For the Dogs - Coastal Canine Magazine

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Issue 14
Spring 2012
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Helping
VetsHeal
Dogs in
Vogue
Wolves
in Dog’s
Clothing?
“This has been a difficult time for us,
but you put our mind at ease and gave
us some comfort in knowing that there
was a possible way to fight her cancer.
You all are definitely angels on Earth!”
Sherry and Lloyd, Cookie’s parents
Dr. Stone (Oncologist) with Cookie.
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Contributors
Pam Bonsper is a freelance writer who
has lived in the Monterey/Carmel area
for over thirty years. She presently lives
in Cachagua. She loves dogs and all
critters. She writes short stories and
articles for children and adults. She can
be reached at [email protected].
Cindie Farley is a freelance writer,
copyeditor and proofreader. She lives
in Pacific Grove with her daughter,
Morgan Daily, and their dog Gus, who
is a freelance gull and crow herder.
Her email is address is cindiefarley@
gmail.com.
Kelly Luker owns Little Pup Lodge
(www.littlepuplodge.com), a cage-free
boarding facility designed exclusively
for small dogs. She has written for
Runner’s World, Salon.com and various
alternative weeklies.
Sandi Pensinger teaches a variety of
puppy, family dog, and sport training
classes, including Treibball in Aptos, CA.
She enjoys helping her clients achieve
their goals. Sandi is the author of the
Treibball Handbook and the Beginning
Treibball DVD. Find out about Sandi’s classes at
www.livingwithdogs.us.
Rachel Ray, C.M.T., began her massage
training for animals with Optissage
Canine Therapy in the 1990s. She is also
trained in acupressure for canines, Reiki,
and gem and flower essences. Rachel
has worked with dogs, cats, horses, and
wolves. She offers canine massage at Natural
Veterinary Therapy in Pacific Grove. Rachel can be
reached at [email protected].
Rachel Saunders is a longtime resident
of the Monterey Peninsula. Aside from
being crazy about dogs, her passion has
been ocean and land conservation. She
currently works with the Big Sur Land
Trust. Exploring the out-of-doors with
her dog pal, Molly, is one of her great joys.
Dog-Friendly Walks and Eats
Visit www.CoastalCanineMag.com for an extensive list of pet-friendly places to walk, stay, & dine with your dog. Here are a few local favorites.
Walks
Eats
Monterey County
Santa Cruz County
Monterey County
Santa Cruz County
Carmel
Carmel Beach
End of Ocean Ave.
Aptos
Forest of Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek Road
Carmel
Forge in the Forest
5th and Junipero
Capitola
Dharma’s
4250 Capitola Road
Garland Ranch Regional Park
8.6 miles east of Highway 1 on Carmel
Valley Rd.
Seascape Resort Beach
Seascape Resort Drive
Monterey
Tarpy’s Roadhouse
Highway 68 and Canyon Del Rey
Santa Cruz
Aldo’s Harbor Restaurant
616 Atlantic Avenue
Trailside Café
550 Wave Street
Seabright Brewery
519 Seabright Avenue
Pacific Grove
Asilomar State Beach
Adjacent to Sunset Dr.
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Santa Cruz
DeLaVeaga Park
850 Branciforte Drive
Soquel
Land of Medicine Buddha
5800 Prescott Road
Soquel
Michael’s on Main
2591 Main Street
“In a perfect world, every dog would have a home
and every home would have a dog.”
Letter from Coastal Canine
~Unknown
Happy Spring!
We dedicate this issue to the bold and the beautiful!
We salute the brave soldiers and working
dogs who put themselves in harm’s way in
service to our country. We also salute the
gentle dogs who are there for our troops
when they return home, sometimes with
unimaginable invisible wounds that therapy
dogs are able to help heal. Rocky, Jeremiah,
and Leeu – Thank you!
And then there are the beautiful and those who make them
beautiful. Read about Anastasia Torres-Gil and how her
knack for fashion is helping shelter dogs get adopted and is
creating quite a stir in the world of canine couture.
Spring means longer days, longer walks and more time
outdoors with your canine best pals. Check out the South
Bank Trail along the Carmel River, head south to the pristine
forest and spectacular coastline of Big Sur for some canine
camping, or stroll along the Pacific Grove/Monterey
Recreation Trail and stop in at the Trailside Café for
breakfast or lunch with your canine companion.
Have you ever charted your family tree? What about your
dog’s family tree? Read about our domesticated dogs’
canine cousin and ancestor, the wolf. Is your dog a wolf
in dog’s clothing? How are they similar? How are
they different?
More springtime fun can be had if you check out our articles
on canine massage and the herding sport of Treibball.
Happy tails and happy trails,
Carie and Scott Broecker
Editor/Publisher
Photographer/Writer
Design/Production
Ad Design
Website Design
Carie Broecker
Scott Broecker
Jennifer Chambliss
Brandl Tucker
Monica Rua
Contributors
Pam Bonsper
Cindie Farley
Kelly Luker
Sandi Pensinger
Rachel Ray, C.M.T.
Rachel Saunders
Copy Editor
Cindie Farley
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[email protected] 831-601-4253
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SPRING 2012 5
Table of Contents
In Every Issue
10 Training Corner—Treibball
Your active dog is going to love this! Treibball—the sport of urban herding.
10
12 Rescue Me—Leeu: Out of Iraq
A retired bomb-detection dog in Iraq finds a home in California.
14
Dog of the Day—Four Paws, Two Feet—One Team
Navigating Life Together
Jeremiah saved Rocky’s life, and now Rocky has Jeremiah’s back.
16
Central Coast Dog Walks—The South Bank Trail
A stroll in the country along the Carmel River.
16
22 Wellness—Canine Massage
A step-by-step guide to giving your four-legged friend a soothing massage.
32 Traveling Canine—To Sur with Dogs
Just 25 miles south of Carmel, the tranquility of Big Sur awaits you & your dog.
18
Features
18
Is Your Dog Part Wolf?
The latest theories on how our family pets descended from wolves.
24 Designing For Dogs: Repurposing with a Purpose
Canine couture for the benefit of homeless dogs. So chic!
Everything Else
7 Business Spotlight
8 Community Board
11 K9 to 5
21 Canine Events
29 For The Dogs: Juliet Perlstein
30 Bits & Chews
35 Rover Reviews Trailside Café and Coffee House, Monterey
Cover: Lucy, the adopted Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, & her friend, Juliet Perlstein.
24
29
Motiv K9 37
Natural Veterinary Therapy 23
Pacific Veterinary Specialists 12
Parkview Veterinary Hospital 44
Pet Specialists, Inc. 19
Santa Cruz Vet Hospital 2
Dr. Les Waddel Chiropractic 43
Agility
D-Dog Agility 40
Books
Serve and Protect 37
When it Reigns it Pours 37
Dog Food
Happy Dog 13
Natural Balance Back Cover
ZiwiPeak 47
Events
Dog Days of Hollister 21
POMDR Oldies But Goodies Party 34
Spring Dog Festival 21
Woof to Woof 21
Inns
Carmel Country Inn 38
Coachman’s Inn 38
Half Moon Bay Inn 38
Hofsas House 38
Svendsgaard’s Inn 38
Iphone Apps
iSqueek 21
Doggie Day Care
Doggie Day Care 41
Paws at Play 37
Health & Wellness (For People)
Sibylle Bautz, Cert Rolfer, PT, CMT 43 Grooming
Carmel Canines 40
Health & Wellness (For Animals)
Adobe Animal Hospital 17
Nonprofits
Animal Health Center 22
AFRP Treasure Shop 45
Animal Hospital at Mid Valley 20
SimPawTico 40
Harden Ranch Veterinary Hospital 3
Pet Fencing
Monterey Peninsula Veterinary
Invisible Fence 40
Emergency & Specialty Clinic 47
Photography/Portraits
Scott Broecker Pet Portraits 39
Pet Sitting & Boarding
Aloha Pet Sitting 32
Carmel Dog Sitting Service 39
Carmel Valley Doggy Bed
and Breakfast 41
Comforts of Home 43
Dawg Gone It 11
Diane Grindol 43
Dogwood Ranch Pet Resort 41
Happy Pets 42
Katy’s Walk, Stay, Play 41
Little Pup Lodge 44
Paws n’ Claws Pet Sitting 41
Tender Loving Care Pet Sitting 39
Your Pet Sitter 44
Products
Big Wags 45
Cedar Oil Central 37
Devine Lasting Impressions 37
Furry Travelers 37
Infusion Candles & Bath 15
Restaurants
Seabright Brewery 3
Trailside Café 35
Stores
Stone’s Pet Shop 40
The Raw Connection 29
Wishbone Deli 42
Training
A Dog’s Place 40
Canine Spirit 44
Del Monte Kennel Club 42
Divine K9 44
From The Heart Animal Behavior
Counseling and Training 37
Living With Dogs 43
Monterey Bay Dog Training Club 40
Pam Jackson Dog Training 45
Pawzitively K9 Dog Training 41
Web Design
Happy Tails Web Design 39
Websites – Canine Related
Nature Dogs 44
Realtors
Coldwell Banker Connie Wolzinger 40
Wildlife Rescue
WildRescue 45
Rescue/Shelters
AFRP 41
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue 44
To advertise, contact us at
[email protected]
or call (831) 601-4253.
Business Spotlight
In 1972, Dr. Stone joined the practice. His area of interest and
expertise is veterinary oncology. When Dr. Stone started studying veterinary oncology he was one of the original members
of the Veterinary Cancer Society. Today, there are over 1,000
members worldwide who share a vision for understanding,
treating, and eradicating cancer. Some of the new research
Dr. Stone is excited about is the development of vaccines for
certain cancers, genetic implications that can help prevent
cancer, and new anti-cancer drugs.
Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital
Jay Stone, DVM and Nicholas Macy, DVM DACVS Diplomate
2585 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz • (831) 475-5400
Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital (SCVH) was founded in 1961 by a
group of veterinary general practitioners who recognized the benefits to the community of combining their experience and areas of
expertise under one practice. This state-of-the-art hospital is now
owned by Dr. Jay Stone and Dr. Nicholas Macy. Their staff includes
veterinarians specializing in internal medicine, surgery, oncology,
and ophthalmology.
In 1997, co-owner, Dr. Nicholas Macy, a board-certified surgeon,
joined the practice. Dr. Macy brought with him an expertise in
orthopedics, soft tissue, and neurosurgery, as well as a passion
for advanced care for pets. He is well known in the community
for his collaboration with veterinary colleagues, his compassion
for pets and pet guardians, and special interests in minimally
invasive surgery and diagnostic imaging.
SCVH is not only both a general and specialty practice, but also
a unique service in Santa Cruz County in that it offers 24-hour
emergency care with doctors and staff dedicated to treatment
of urgent and emergency situations.
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SPRING 2012 7
Canine Comm
Spring Theme:
Doggies in the Window
Wow – lots of doggies in the window. Whether their
eyes are saying “don’t go,” “come home,” “let me in”
or “let me out,” they sure do know how to give the
“look,” don’t they? Thank you for sharing
your photos with the community.
mitted by
Koda, sub
anzelka,
Sharon H
Carmel.
Logan submit
ted by Coleen
and
Todd Ingram
, Pacific Grove
.
Phoebe submitted by Amy Krivis,
Tarzana and Carmel.
Max, Millie, and Crocket, submitted
by Gail Lebovic, Carmel.
rove.
cy, Pacific G
Buddy and Lu
Fetch, submit
ted by
Dorene Davis,
Oakland.
itted by
Sherwood, subm alinas.
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Pamela Lath
munity Board
Katie and Hen
ry, submitted
by
Jamie Kitz, S
alinas.
mitted by
Mercy, sub , Los Altos.
lino
Gina Bero
Sassy, submitted by
Vikki Logan, Carmel.
Tracker, subm
itted by Haro
ld and
Janet Patton,
Salinas.
Misty and Rosie, submitted
by Gretchen Glick, Salinas.
MudPup, submitted
by Linda and Gus
Bruno, Monterey.
Willie Mays,
submitted by
Frank and
Sannie Solleci
to, Monterey.
Next Issue: Dog Pals
Capture a priceless moment between your dog and his canine best
pal. We would love to see your buddy photos. Email photos
(800 x 800 pixels minimum) to [email protected].
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SPRING 2012 9
Training Corner
Photo courtesy of Pierre Tardif
By Sandi Pensinger
The Sport of Urban Ball Herding
T
here is a cool new dog sport of urban herding!
Treibball (pronounced try-ball) is the exhilarating
canine sport of driving exercise balls into a goal
with a combination of herding, agility and soccer-like
skills. Dogs who like to herd and chase are natural
candidates for treibball. Dogs of all breeds, ages and
sizes can play the game.
Treibball is a competitive, timed sport, but you can play
just for fun at home or at your local park. The sport
encourages collaboration and teamwork between the
handler and the dog. It is a fun way to tire out your dog
if he has endless energy and needs an outlet.
Treibball Rules Basics
• Thehandlerstaysinpositionwithinanarm’slength
of the goal.
• Theflatplayingfieldis100to164feetlongby
50to82feetwide.
• Theballsmuststayintheboundsoftheplayingfield.
• Thegoalis24feetwideby8feetdeep.
• Eightlargeexerciseballsarearrangedinatriangleon
afield,similartorackedbilliardballs.
• Fourballsareinthefirstrow(closesttothegoal),
three balls in the second row and one ball in the third row.
• Thedoghas15minutestogeteightballsintothegoal.
• Theclockstartswhenthedogleavesthehandler’sside
and stops when the balls are in the goal and the dog is
lying down by the handler.
• Thedogmaynotbreakorbursttheball.
• Thehandlermaynotpunish,intimidate,force,or
yell at the dog.
• Thefastestteamwiththefewestpenaltypointswins.
How to Train Treibball
Here are some skills for playing the game. Your ability to
communicateanddirectyourdog’sposition,speed,and
progressonthefieldarecriticaltoyoursuccess.
Distance Skills
Trainingyourdogtogo100feetoutintoafieldarounda
“flock”ofballsstartswithsendingyourdogasinglestepto
a target mat. Train your dog to lie down on the mat facing
you when you are one puppy-step away from the mat. Let
your dog know that you reward all good choices to go to
the mat. Step away from the mat an inch or two at a time,
until the dog chooses to go to the mat to make rewards
happen. Mark the moment he or she steps on the mat with a
clickorawordlike“yes,”thenfollowupwithanimmediatefoodortoyreward.Eventuallyyouwilltrainyourdog
to go out greater and greater distances to the target.
Orientation
You can teach your dog to bring the balls to you by teaching the dog to orient to you. Start by asking your dog to sit
Ball Pushing
You can ease into ball-pushing behaviors by teaching the dog to touch a target stick
with a closed mouth. Train your dog to touch your hand and many things with his
nose. It is a fun trick and will transfer to pushing the ball with a closed mouth. An
easy training trick is to roll up a yoga mat with a trail of treats every few inches
inside the roll. Allow the dog to unroll the mat with his nose to get the treats. You
can also set the ball on a dog bowl with a treat in the bowl and have him push the
ball off to get the treat.
Impulse Control
If your dog gets really excited by balls, work on getting him to be calmer around
them. Avoid letting him play with exercise balls until you have good control.
This is just the beginning; soon you will be playing the game, with your dog driving
the rolling sheep into a goal near you!
Dylan and Rusty
are the honorary
concierges at the
Carmel Valley
Lodge. Dylan was
adopted by front desk receptionist, Lyn Taylor, in
December 2000 and has been accompanying her
to work ever since.
Dylan and Rusty
Carmel Valley Lodge • 8 Ford Road
Carmel Valley • (831) 659-2261
In June 2011, Lyn adopted Rusty who could be
described as the reddish-color version of Dylan.
Dylan was happy to show Rusty the ropes: “This
is where we nap under the desk, and when
guests arrive we casually come out to greet them. If they have a dog with them, mom will
give them treats, and we will wag our tails and help our new canine friend feel welcome.”
Dylan and Rusty enjoy the attention. They never tire of being oohed and awed over. Some
dogless guests have even asked if the dogs can keep them company in their room, but that
is where mom draws the line! She likes them close by her side.
DOGGIE
LODGING
AND
DAYCARE
straight in front of you. Mark
witha“yes”andrewardyour
dog and toss a cookie behind
yourdogtoresethim.Turn180
degreesandhaveyourdogfind
the front position again. When
the dog is reliably zooming to
be in front of you, add in a ball
by holding it between your legs.
Move around the ball and call
your dog to sit or stand in front
of you. Mark and toss a cookie behind your dog to reset him.
What is
Dawg Gone It?
Modern, safe and of course
fun… Dawg Gone It is the place to
bring your dog whether leaving town
or on vacation. Drop your dog off for
an hour, a day, or overnight and feel
secure in knowing that your pet will be
cared for by professional, caring and
knowledgeable staff.
Daycare
If your dog is a social butterfly
and truly loves the company of
other dogs then enroll him in
Dawg Gone It’s Daycare.
Day Lodging
Out for a few hours or the day....
leave your dog with us and customize
his activity schedule. In between his
fun and frolic he will get some R&R
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Private rooms provide comfortable
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SPRING 2012 11
Rescue Me
By Carie Broecker
Photo courtesy of SPCA International
L
eeu, a yellow Labrador Retriever, lived a dangerous life of service. He was born in South Africa
and was trained to detect explosives. At the age of
eighteen months, he traveled to Iraq with Reed Security to
do the life-saving work he was bred for and destined to do.
Reed is a security contractor that provides services such
as explosives detection and mine clearing for contractors,
businessmen, humanitarian projects, and post-war reconstruction efforts in high-risk countries like Iraq.
Leeu worked in Iraq for two years using his specialized
skills and calm intelligence to save countless lives. At the
age of three and a half, Leeu developed epilepsy, a condition
that Labrador Retrievers can be genetically disposed to.
Leeu was retired from his duties, but what to do with him?
He was in a war zone and his options for a different life
were limited. Reed Security provided the medication needed
to manage Leeu’s condition, but he was still having an
average of three seizures a week. He was living in the
kennels where all the working dogs lived, and the excitement any time a dog or person came in or left would often
trigger another seizure for Leeu. He needed a quieter life.
Leeu lived for another two and a half years in the Reed
kennels before Terri Crisp laid eyes on him. Terri works
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Terri travels to Iraq regularly, heading up the SPCAI’s
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transporting and reuniting dogs and cats from Iraq with
the service men and women who have cared for them and
bonded with them during their tour of duty. Terri wrote
about her experience with Operation Baghdad Pups in
her book, No Buddy Left Behind, which was published
in 2011.
Reed Security is a key component to Operation Baghdad
Pups. SPCAI hired the security company to go into the
war zones to pick up the dogs and cats being sent to the
U.S. and bring them to the staging area to prepare for their
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and well mannered, but it
was his eyes that caught
her attention. She looked
into his eyes and saw so
much love.
Terri asked Reed Security
what their plans were for
Leeu. They didn’t have one,
so she asked if she could
take him back to the U.S.
and find him a home. They
were elated by the offer.
Terri would be in Iraq for another five months coordinating Operation Baghdad
Pups, so Leeu went to live with her in Erbil. Terri took the opportunity to do some
humane education in Iraqi schools. Ninety-five percent of the children she met had
never touched a dog. They had never been in a situation where they could safely
interact with a dog. Most of the dogs they saw were feral strays or military dogs.
The children who met Leeu were amazed at how clean and friendly he was. He
has a calm presence and nothing spooks or startles him. He is “bomb-proof” in the
most literal sense of the term—the perfect dog to alleviate any apprehension the
children had.
With a little coaxing, the children got close to Leeu, petted him, and were soon
hugging him. They could not get enough of this gentle, loving soul. For weeks
after Leeu’s visit, the children would ask, “Can Leeu come to school today?”
Once Terri got Leeu back to her home in California, she knew he was meant to be
part of her family. Leeu’s epilepsy has improved due to his low-stress life and new
medications. Terri’s work still takes her all over the world, and she has been back
to Iraq several dozen times. Leeu is happy to stay home with Terri’s husband and
their puppy, Victory, another Iraqi
transplant. He has a story too, but
that is for another time.
SPCA International was founded
in the U.S. in 2006. Their mission
is simple but vast: to advance the
safety and well being of animals.
SPCAI has reunited 311 dogs,
79 cats and one donkey with the
soldiers who made them part
of their family. They have also
brought 15 retired working dogs
from Iraq to the U.S. and ﬁve
mine-detection dogs. For more
information visit www.spcai.org.
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SPRING 2012 13
Dog of the Day
Four Paws, Two Feet—
One Team Navigating Life Together
W
hen Jeremiah Gaches met Rocky, he knew
immediately that this was the dog. His dog.
A nine-month-old German Shepherd/Husky
mix, Rocky was a big goofball with no training at all. But
Jeremiah saw past that to something far more important: a
dog with a lot of heart that connected with his own. It was
December 24, 2010, and each one ended up being the best
possible Christmas gift for the other.
Jeremiah had served three years in the U.S. Army and
was deployed overseas all three years. He returned home
to Lodi, California with a traumatic brain injury (TBI)
and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), both severely
affecting his ability to lead a normal life and leaving him
feeling “numb.”
Rocky had been in a Silicon Valley shelter and his time
was running out. He was on the list to be euthanized.
Fate brought the two of them together when Jeremiah
picked up a flyer for a service dog program called
“Operation Freedoms Paws.” He had contacted numerous
other programs and had become discouraged by not
having found a companion. Within two weeks, however,
Operation Freedoms Paws (OFP) was able to find
Jeremiah’s perfect match, Rocky.
by Cindie Farley
OFP’s mission is to empower veterans and others with
disabilities to live a quality life by teaching them to train
the dog they’ve been matched with, then certifying them
together as a service dog team. By rescuing shelter dogs
for their program, OFP also does the greatest service for
canines who are themselves at risk.
Rocky had an immediate effect on Jeremiah; he no longer
felt numb and the responsibility of having a service dog
gave him a reason to get up in the morning. Rocky was a
very fast learner
and within the first
month, Jeremiah
saw a huge change
in the “goofball’s”
behavior. Within
six months he
and Rocky were
certified as a
service dog team.
He feels that in a
way they “saved
each other,” which
is a big part of their
bond. It’s also
important to him
that people know
this—that a dog like
Rocky who was on
the list be euthanized
after being overlooked
so many times as a
pet, has become an
invaluable service dog.
One of the first
commands Jeremiah
learned was for Rocky
to get ON THE BED
with him. In addition
to strengthening the bond between them, this taught Rocky the important task of
waking Jeremiah right away if he were to have a nightmare or a seizure, common
symptoms of PTSD and TBI.
Rocky also learned two other commands critical in helping Jeremiah cope with
anxiety when out in public. He will “watch out back” so Jeremiah doesn’t have
to himself, something veterans are usually hypervigilant about doing. He will
also “block in front” whenever Jeremiah feels the slightest discomfort in a social
interaction. These may seem like minor situations, but they are major ones to
Jeremiah or anyone with PTSD, and having a companion service dog like Rocky
there for support makes all the difference in the world. OFP dogs even sense
when their owner is having a flashback and will nudge them to bring them back
to the present moment. The dog will sit close or on the lap when their companion
needs to be calmed by focusing on the dog’s heartbeat and breathing. The dog’s
constant presence alone offers tremendous security and comfort. As Jeremiah says,
having Rocky has helped him by just being a best friend when he needs one.
OFP service dogs can be trained to meet individual needs. They will turn on
lights, search the house, and fetch medication. Rocky is so attuned to Jeremiah,
that he will “act up” in some way to get Jeremiah’s attention (being disobedient,
pawing, nudging) when he forgets his medication. Jeremiah says the hardest part
is for the person to be as tuned in to the dog as the dog is to the person.
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Being able to do the training himself allowed Jeremiah to see Rocky’s progress,
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difference in Jeremiah’s life, that he himself has become a mentor and trainer in
the Operation Freedoms Paws program. Founder Mary Cortani recalled that
Jeremiah couldn’t even make eye contact with her during the interview process,
so his is a huge success story. And he couldn’t have done it without Rocky.
Operation Freedoms Paws was founded in 2010 by Mary Cortani, herself a U.S. Army
Veteran with a love of dogs and an understanding of how traumatic events result in a
range of disabilities for veterans returning to civilian life. She is also a certified Army
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Central Coast Dog Walks
The South
Bank Trail
By Rachel T. Saunders
I
f you are looking to take a lovely stroll in the
country with your canine and human companions,
the recently opened South Bank Trail is for
you. Located on the south side of the Carmel River
between the area near Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley
and Palo Corona Regional Park, the beautifully
scenic 1.5-mile long South Bank Trail is the ultimate
family-friendly experience. Easy on the feet, and a
mellow bike ride, this ADA-accessible pedestrian
and bicycle trail offers something for everyone, from
tots in strollers to the more senior explorers among
us, and, of course, people and their dogs.
The South Bank Trail begins at the intersection of
Rancho San Carlos Road and Valley Greens Drive
in Carmel Valley. Visitors can park in a small gravel
parking lot that accommodates about six cars and
is located on the right hand side of Rancho San Carlos
Road just before the intersection. A short path paralleling
Rancho San Carlos Road leads from the parking lot to the
trailhead. The trail begins on a paved farm road and heads
west past a large field, winding its way between the
private communities of Hacienda Carmel and Quail
Meadows. It then extends onto a newly built tan-colored
pathway surfaced with a natural and environmentallyfriendly material developed by a local landscaper. A
bench is located here for those who want to take a break
and enjoy a beautiful view of the Carmel River. The
trail continues on, passing between Rancho Cañada Golf
Course to the north, and enchanting wild hillsides and
private pastureland to the south. The trail ends at the west
entry gate to Palo Corona Regional Park, and a bench is
provided here as well for those who need a little respite
before heading back. Plan on about a three-mile, roundtrip excursion; it’s a gentle but invigorating outing for
you, with plenty of good sniffs for your dog.
To ensure that the South Bank Trail experience is
pleasurable for everyone, dogs are required to be on a
leash at all times. A dog-mitt dispenser is provided for
trail users. As always, be prepared with water and treats
for your dog, as well as a tick-removal tool since ticks
can be abundant close to the river. The trail is open for
walking and cycling; horses and horseback riding are not
permitted. Please note there are no restrooms available.
While no permit is needed to use the South Bank Trail,
a day-use permit is required to pass through the west
entry gate into Palo Corona Regional Park. Day-use
permits to access Palo Corona Regional Park may be
obtained from the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park
District (call 831-372-3196,
or go to www.mprpd.org).
Please note that dogs and
bikes are not allowed in Palo
Corona, so if you would like
to continue on and hike in
the park, you’ll need to leave
your canine family members
at home and lock up your
bike on the bike rack provided
near the entry gate. Palo
Corona Regional Park offers
a network of gorgeous trails
and views, so with a little bit
of planning this park is definitely worth exploring.
Development of the South
Bank Trail was spearheaded
by the Big Sur Land Trust,
a nonprofit organization
dedicated to conserving the
significant lands and waters of California’s Central Coast for all generations and
partnering with communities to enhance the connection of people with the landscape.
The Land Trust worked with local and state partners to complete construction of the
South Bank Trail last fall. Earlier in 2011, the Land Trust and Monterey Peninsula
Regional Park District collaborated on road and trail improvements at Palo Corona
Regional Park, installing over four miles of new trails in the front portion of the
park. The South Bank Trail connects with that trail system.
As interpretive signage on the trail explains, the South Bank Trail is part of a larger
vision of interconnected
trails and parklands
called Experience Carmel
River, aimed at helping
people get outside and
connect with nature in
the Carmel River region.
For more information on
the Big Sur Land Trust
and its work, please visit
www.bigsurlandtrust.org
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By Pam Bonsper
I
f you answered yes, you are correct. Even if your dog
doesn’t look at all like a wolf, the truth of the matter
is…all dogs are part wolf.
Until quite recently, it was thought that the evolution of
dogs went something like this:
1 About 14,000 years ago, in what is now China, humans
began to interact with and tame wolves.
2 From China, the wolves and their nomadic human
friends migrated across the continents, establishing the
presence of domesticated wolves throughout the world.
These
wolves, over time and through the evolutionary
3
process of adaptation, became dogs.
Different
dog breeds were created by breeding in
4
(or out) specialized characteristics.
All
5 dogs (from Chihuahuas to Mastiffs) share the
same great, great, great, great…you get the idea…
grandparents.
However, new evidence changes this narrative. In 2008,
a 33,000-year-old dog skull was found in a cave in
Siberia. Dog remains of about the same age were also
found in a cave in Belgium, and more recently in the
Czech Republic. This disproves the theory that all dogs
originated from wolves in China, suggesting instead that
the domestication of dogs occurred repeatedly in different
locations. Another way of saying this is that modern dogs
have multiple ancestors rather than a single common one.
It also proves that domestication of wolves began earlier
than was previously believed.
So now we’ve got it all sorted out, right? Not quite. The
scientists who used radiocarbon dating to determine
the ages of the skull from Siberia and the remains
from Europe do not disagree that the animals were
domesticated. This simply means they were not wolves.
(Wolves have a longer snout and their teeth aren’t crowded
like dogs’ teeth). However, modern-day dogs don’t seem to
share the same traits as these ancient domesticated dogs.
The theory is that people were living with wolves before
the last glacial maximum (when ice reached its greatest
extent) and then were severely disrupted during that time.
Climate change! The European domesticated lineages
don’t appear to have survived. So where do our modernday dogs come from? We really don’t know.
But there are many theories as to how and why the
domestication of wolves took place. Some say humans
sought wolves, with their better sense of smell, to help
them hunt. Or they were used as pack animals and
33,000 year-old canid skull found in
Razboinichya Cave in Siberia.
Photo courtesy of Yaroslav Kuzmibm Plos ONE
Is Your Dog Part Wolf?
perhaps for fur or meat. Prehistoric hunters could have
found wolf pups and brought them back to their caves,
raising them to provide protection or companionship.
Some say wolves who started eating scraps of food from
humans evolved into domestic companions (dogs), while
wolves who kept a distance, remained wolves. So…putting
together the puzzle pieces is still a game afoot and there
are still many questions as to the origins of our four-legged
friends.
What we do know is that at the molecular level, the
DNA makeup of wolves and dogs is almost identical. So
identical, in fact (different by only 0.2 percent or less), it is
difficult for scientists to differentiate between the two.
Geneticists have traced dogs’ ancestry to around 40 to
50 million years ago when carnivores emerged from two
superfamilies: the Canoidea and the Feloidea. All breeds
of the domestic dog are, in scientific terms, Canis lupus
familiaris. The wolves are Canis lupus. The two species
share 78 of the same chromosomes, meaning all modern
dog breeds could, theoretically, crossbreed with wolves.
However, due to the over 300 diverse breeds of dogs
today, wolves and dogs often physically appear as different
species—with the exception of the Malamute and Husky
breeds that still most closely resemble the wolf.
There are a number of other similarities. Dogs and wolves
both have 42 teeth, they interact socially in the same ways,
they prepare places to give birth, and they teach their
young the same life basics. They both travel in packs, need
an alpha leader (this should be the owner for a dog), and
are territorial so will protect their territory (try getting on
Fido’s couch!). Both have acute hearing and strong sniffers.
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They both perk up their ears
when they hear a sound (or try
to), send out warning signals
when they sense danger, lie
low when submissive, and put
their tails up when on guard or
between their legs when scared.
The differences are based on
thousands of years of evolution
and the process of domestication.
One interesting difference is that
dogs seem to more closely resemble juvenile wolves—it is almost as if dogs never
go past their adolescent stage and remain permanent juveniles when compared
to wolves. This may be due to the fact that over the years, dogs were bred based
on their docility and helpfulness; friendly canines were easier to train. Also,
wolves rarely bark, whereas dogs have made barking an important means of
communication and have been selectively bred for their barking, a necessary
quality when livestock needs to be protected.
So, both scientifically and behaviorally, dogs and wolves share many traits.
However, the fact still remains: wolves are wolves and dogs are dogs. Even
though dogs are part wolf and we humans love so many of the characteristics
that were passed on to our canine friends, bringing wolves into our modern day
caves may not be such a good idea.
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Saturday, May 5 • 8:30 am
17th Annual SPCA Wag n’ Walk
Shoreline Park, Monterey
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Saturday, June 2 • 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
8th Annual Woof to Woof
Sky Park Soccer Complex, Scotts Valley
(831) 458-9766 • www.wooftowoof.com
Saturday & Sunday, June 2 & 3 • 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
All Breed Agility Trials, Del Monte Kennel Club
Toro Park, Highway 68, Salinas, Parking $8
Pre-entered dogs only, including mixed breeds
(831) 333-9032 • www.DMKC.org
Saturday, June 9 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dog Days of Hollister
Dunne Park, Hollister • www.hollisterdog.org
Saturday, June 16 • 9:00 am – 11:30 a.m.
Pet Friends Wag ‘N Walk
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Sunday, June 24 • 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
11th Annual C-Dog Spring Dog Festival
Soquel High School, Soquel
(888) 682-6972 • www.coastaldogs.com
Saturday & Sunday, July 14 &15 • 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Del Monte Kennel Club
All-Breed Dog Shows with Obedience & Rally
Carmel Middle School, Carmel Valley Road
Parking $7 • Pre-entered dogs only, including
mixed breeds in performance
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Sunday, July 15 • Noon – 4:00 pm
Carmel Dachshund Club
8th Annual Weiner Roast
Carmel Beach at 13th & Scenic
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Wellness
Give your dog
a great treat!
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ust as it is for people, getting a massage
holds many benefits for our canine friends.
This includes maintaining wellness, reducing pain and soreness, promoting recovery
after surgery, boosting the immune
system, assisting in the elimination of wastes and
toxins, improving muscle tone, increasing blood
supply and nutrition to tissues, and bringing
about a sense of calm and relaxation. Massaging
your dog can be a time of bonding, and you
might actually become as relaxed as she will be.
Getting Started
Before you begin the massage, take a moment to run your
hands over your dog’s entire body from head to tail; make
note of anything you find that you don’t remember feeling
before. You may want to have your veterinarian
check out anything unusual that you find. Doing this on
a regular basis will help in the early detection of any
changes in your dog’s body.
There are a few contraindications to be aware of with
regards to massage: open wounds, bruising, burns, swellings
such as lumps or bumps that have not been diagnosed,
elevated breathing or heart rate, fever, shock, or cancer.
It is recommended that you consult your veterinarian
before beginning a massage routine with your dog.
By Rachel Ray, C.M.T.
Letʼs Begin!
A quiet atmosphere is best. You can massage on a couch
or bed, although the floor can allow you to move around
your dog more easily.
Sit to the side of your dog or have her in front of you with
her back to you. Using both hands, start with a nice long
stroke from the top of her head to the lower back, hips and
off the tail (if she has one!). Do this three times. I call it
the “I love you” stroke.
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Now use one hand as the “worker” and the other as
the “nurturer.” (It rests on the body unless needed.) By
using the finger pads of your index and middle fingers,
make clockwise circles about the size of a quarter at the
top of your dog’s head. Make three circles, lift up and go
to another spot. Your pressure is light with the first circle
then medium for the other two.
Work all around the head, under the eyes, along the
muzzle, under the chin, and down either side of the
neck, remembering not to work directly on the throat.
Now connect all those circles with nice slow strokes.
Go to the ears, and with the index finger on the inside
flap and thumb on the outside, start at the base of the ear
and gently stroke out to the tip. Do this three times.
If your dog is comfortable being on her side, help her
to lie down if she isn’t already. She should be pretty
relaxed by now.
Starting at the back of her neck do your circles from the
neck to the shoulder to the front leg and paw. When
you reach her leg, use your nurturing hand as a support
underneath. You will want to connect this whole area
with a nice long stroke.
Now continue your circles along the back, side, and
abdomen. The spine is your boundary line. You can now
incorporate the lower back, hips, and rear leg and paw.
Remember the connecting stroke!
Help your dog up, giving positive comments as you do
and help her to her other side. A treat would be nice too.
Repeat the sequence.
Once this side is complete, you will use a long
connecting stroke from the top of the head to the tip
of the tail. Now go back to the tail and do three strokes
from the base to the tip. Repeat two more connecting
strokes from the head to the tip of the tail.
Help your dog up and finish with a completion stroke.
With your hands on top of her head move down to her
neck, then with one hand on either side of her spine,
stroke towards the tail. Now go back to the shoulders
and go down her front legs. Come back up and go down
the sides to the hips and down the back legs. Finish with
a final stroke from the head to the tip of tail.
Congratulations! You now have some basic skills to
use to help deepen your special relationship with your
beloved friend and to increase her well-being.
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Checkers
Checkers is a delightful six-year-old female
Chihuahua mix. She loves to snuggle with
people and play with little dogs. She is
friendly with everyone she meets. Checkers
is wearing a sage-toned silk dress from
Ann Taylor fabric, lined in vibrant pink
with crinoline, and trimmed in silk rosettes
with rhinestones. She is available for adoption
from www.peaceofminddogrescue.org.
Ernie
Photos by Scott Broecker
Ernie is a gentle little man with soulful eyes.
He is about eight years old and weighs just five
pounds. He loves to go for short walks or
be carried so he can greet people at their
level. Ernie enjoys a playful romp with
dogs his size. Ernie’s Chihuahua-tailored suiting is
made-to-measure with his Tommy Hilfiger-inspired
seersucker jacket, lined in crisp cotton and trimmed
with Tory Burch buttons. Ernie
accessorizes his dapper look
with a silk bow tie and straw
hat trimmed with a band of
baby blue grosgrain ribbon.
He is available for adoption from
www.peaceofminddogrescue.org.
Peanut
Peanut is a happy-go-lucky six-month-old Finnish Spitz
mix who likes to have a good time. She has a waggy tail when
making new friends. Peanut is perfectly poised in her flowing
spring dress made from cotton and Pottery Barn fabric. The
dress has a Renaissance-style belt in turquoise blue with metallic
gold thread and embellished with beadwork. Peanut’s gold and
silver pleather bonnet is accented with netting and green and
blue silk rosettes trimmed with rhinestones. She is available
for adoption from www.santacruzspca.org.
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Stella is an eight-year-old
Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix
who will make you smile with
her gentle personality and
her silly tongue hanging out.
Stella’s comfortably chic
harness is constructed from
Lilly Pulitzer fabric, trimmed
with rhinestones with a strand
of faux pearls. Dress this gal
up, and she is stunning, tongue
and all. She is available
for adoption from
www.peaceofminddogrescue.org.
Photo courtesy of Lincoln National Home Historic Site
Photo courtesy of Library of Congress
Stella
Repurposing
with
a Purpose
Repurposing with
a Purpose
by Kelly Luker, photos by Scott Broecker
W
e watched as one gorgeous model after
another preened in his or her oh-so-courant
designer threads. Barnes was definitely
working that wool tweed pillbox hat and Burberry-style
vest. Petunia looked absolutely fierce—darling in her
wool paisley hoodie, trimmed in faux pearls and
rhinestones with Louis Vuitton accents. Palomino
kicked it old-school in her Ralph Lauren classic wool
“little black dress” lined with black satin and accented
with an elegant strand of faux pearls. This was not Milan,
but the models were better looking, even if they did have
four paws. They were also all homeless, presently or
formerly living at the Santa Cruz SPCA.
On her laptop, Anastasia Torres-Gil clicked through one
photograph after another of various shelter dogs adorned
in outfits from her fashion line, MyFavoriteCouture.com.
Although the designer items she relies on might have
originally cost hundreds of dollars, Torres-Gil finds them
used and “re-purposes” them into one-of-a-kind apparel
for the discriminating dog. Torres-Gil hunts for her
materials at thrift stores, yard sales, and consignment
shops, as well as getting unused cast-offs from fashionable
friends. Torres-Gil smiled when she considered how
expensive the items had once been, giving a few
examples. “I got a $300 Burberry shirt for $1.25,” she
recalled. She clicked to a model in a tiny t-shirt made
out of the soft material Prada shoes are packaged in. “It’s
amazing what people throw out.” Even though the items
are secondhand, Torres-Gil settles for nothing but the
best when sorting
through the bargain
bins. It takes at least
a week to create
each one-of-a-kind
outfit and she spares no
details, like seeing that
each outfit is fully lined. “If
I wouldn’t wear it myself, then I
certainly wouldn’t put it on my dog,” Torres-Gil laughed.
Ernie
Although MyFavoriteCouture.com was created less
than two years ago, it has garnered media coverage
from as far away as New York, Florida and Canada.
Torres-Gil was also invited to Los Angeles to be part
of a pilot TV show she described as “Project Runway”
for dog-clothes designers.
Fashion designer for the furry crowd is a long way from
Torres-Gil’s former 25-year career as an attorney. She
worked for California Rural Legal Assistance as well as
for the District Attorney’s office as a prosecutor in the
counties of Santa Cruz and Santa Clara. “I had a brush
with cancer,” Torres-Gil recalled, and realized it was time
to retire in order to fulfill some of her other passions.
As a longtime child advocate within the legal system,
Torres-Gil now works as a recruiter for the County of
Santa Cruz Foster Care and Adoption Program. Then
there’s her love of fashion.
Nicky & Ricky
Nicky and Ricky are eight-year-old
Jack Russell Terrier mixes who are
always smiling. Nicky is sporting a
brocade fabric harness in muted shades
of sage green and pale blue, trimmed
with a Louis Vuitton belt and a silk bow
tie. All dressed up with no place to go.
Do you have room for this pair in your
family? They are available for adoption
from www.santacruzspca.org.
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Cupid
Cupid is a calm, curious five-month-old
male Chihuahua-mix puppy with lots
of love to give. What could be better
than being dressed up like a little
package from Tiffany’s? He’s irresistible
in his blue fleece hoodie, lined in
black satin and accented with
faux diamond details. Is Cupid
your love match? Cupid is
available for adoption from
www.santacruzspca.org.
Torres-Gil always liked to sew and made many of her clothes
through high school and college. Deciding to “amuse herself” one
day, she took apart a recycled Ann Taylor shirt and Louis Vuitton
purse to create a quirky outfit for Coco. “Coco is my fashion muse,”
Torres-Gil said as she looked lovingly down at the handsome terrierChihuahua mix in her arms. Coco can claim her own share of fame,
having appeared on a Spanish–language television variety show with
Torres-Gil’s husband, Rafael Torres-Gil, to show off their matching
designer garb. Torres-Gil’s other two dogs, Brownie and Binky, have
also enjoyed a few stints modeling the high-fashion apparel.
Having adopted and fostered many dogs from the Santa Cruz
SPCA over the years, Torres-Gil turned to that organization for
models to display her ever-expanding clothing line. Director Lisa
Carter did not have to be convinced. She put Torres-Gil in touch
with photographer Portia Shao of Positive Vista Photography and
Art, and the two have since immortalized somewhere between 60
and 80 homeless pets for greeting cards, newspapers and websites.
Carter noted that the greetings cards, available at the SPCA shelter
Coco is Anastasia’s fashion muse. She was
and its Capitola store, as well as on its website, sell “really, really”
adopted from the Santa Cruz SPCA in 2008.
well. Torres-Gil’s outfits are also available at the Capitola store,
with a significant portion of the proceeds donated to the shelter.
MyFavoriteCouture.com also donates many outfits to other nonprofits to auction off, such as Second Harvest,
Canine Companions for Independence, and Peace of Mind Dog Rescue.
“It’s helped increase adoptions significantly,” said Carter, referring to the professional photography and adorable
outfits. Like the clothes they model, the dogs too, were once discarded, only to find new lives as someone’s
treasure. “We are the voice of the animals,” Carter added. “They can’t thank her, but what she has done means
so much to us.” She continued, “Between Portia’s photography and Anastasia’s ‘gift of garb,’ they’ve become two
lifesavers for the SPCA.”
For the Dogs
Juliet Perlstein
By Carie Broecker
Juliet Perlstein is wise and compassionate
beyond her years. She recently celebrated her
10th birthday, and for the third year in a row her
invitation read – “No gifts please. I prefer you
make a donation to Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
(POMDR) instead.”
Juliet says she already has everything she needs,
and she loves dogs. She has loved dogs as long as
she can remember. She comes from a dog-loving
family. Her mom, dad, aunt, grandmother, and
brother are all big dog-lovers as well. But so far, only Juliet has made the choice
to forego birthday gifts, instead directing donations to her favorite dog charity.
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Juliet and her family moved to Pacific Grove just before her seventh birthday.
Her mom had heard about POMDR, a senior dog rescue that takes in dogs
from senior citizens who can no longer care for them, as well as senior dogs from
animal shelters. She told Juliet about the group and together they decided that
for Juliet’s 7th birthday she would have her friends donate money to POMDR
instead of giving her gifts. Juliet has continued the tradition every year since.
Why would a senior dog rescue strike a chord with a seven-year-old? The thought
of a senior person not being able to care for their dog and the dog being left
behind made Juliet sad. She thought of her own grandmother and her dog, and
how sad it would be if anything ever happened so that the two of them could
no longer be together. She decided she wanted to do what she could to help,
and knew it was more important to help these dogs and people than to receive
birthday gifts for herself.
Even without gifts, Juliet had a fabulous 10th birthday with her girlfriends.
First, they did makeovers on each other to get ready to go out to dinner. Next
was dinner at Juliet’s favorite Japanese restaurant and then out for frozen yogurt
for dessert. Back at the house, even though it was Juliet’s birthday, she let her
guests choose the movie. She was hoping for Hotel for Dogs or Beverly Hills
Chihuahua, but agreed with their choice of Gnomeo and Juliet. That’s Juliet
for you, always considerate of others.
It is heartwarming to know there are young people like Juliet in the world who
will grow up and continue to make the world a better place to live.
Juliet was photographed with Cindy Lou, a playful six-year-old, 15 pound
Pug/Beagle mix. Cindy Lou has an exceptional disposition with dogs, cats,
and children. She is easy to train and eager to please. “Cinders” is available
for adoption from www.peaceofminddogrescue.org.
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Miki enjoys getting out for some extreme photoshopping.
Products That Impressed Us
DOOG Walkie Belt
The award-winning Walkie Belt by Dog
Owners Outdoor Gear was designed
to free up your hands and pockets to
make it easier for you to walk, run,
and hike with your dog. It has an iPod clip, tidy-bag pocket, two
pockets for keys, phone, money, and dog treats, a compartment
for antibacterial hand wipes, a tennis ball holder, and a carabiner
for attaching the dog’s leash. You’ll have everything you need,
and you’ll hardly know your wearing it all. $25 www.doog.com
Dog-e-Minder
The Dog-e-Minder was invented with the
busy family in mind. It keeps track of when
your dog was last walked, when he was
fed, and when he got his medication. It can
also be programmed to carry his ID information. For families with
different schedules, no one has to guess if the pooch needs to
be walked or fed. $19.95 www.dogeminder.com
pEi Pod Designer Bed
The pEi Pod is designed around a dog’s instinctive needs. The creative
design provides a nurturing habitat, and its rounded design mimics the
cave-like sanctuaries animals instinctively gravitate toward for protection and relaxation. The sleek, elliptical exterior accents your interior
design and complements your living space. Both pod and pillow are fully
recyclable. For dogs 16 lbs and under. $125 www.peipod.com
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Books Worth Barking About
No Buddy Left Behind: Bringing
U.S. Troops’ Dogs and Cats Safely
Home from the Combat Zone
By Terri Crisp
2011, Lyons Press, 246 pgs, $21.95
Author Terri Crisp is program manager for
SPCA International’s Operation Baghdad
Pups, and has made dozens of trips to
Iraq and Afghanistan to rescue cats and
dogs from war and reunite them with the
U.S. soldiers who cared for them abroad. Each rescue mission is a
fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants experience, and no animal is truly safe
until its paws touch American soil. Terri and her team have saved the
lives of hundreds of dogs and cats befriended by military personnel
since February 2008, and No Buddy Left Behind tells their stories.
This book is not only about rescued dogs and cats, but also about
U.S. soldiers trying to survive the horrors of war and readjusting to
life back home.
Kids for K-9s
Do something fun and rewarding with your kids! It’s never
too early to get your children
involved with helping homeless
dogs.
• Foster—Consider fostering a puppy or dog from
a rescue group.
•Learn—Take your child to a shelter, adoption event, or
canine fundraising event to learn more about organizations
that help dogs.
•Raise Funds—Help your child organize a bake sale,
garage sale, car wash, or toy or leash drive.
•Donate—Encourage your child to ask friends and family
to donate to a rescue organization or a shelter in lieu of
birthday or holiday gifts.
•School—Ask your child’s teacher if a rescue group can
visit his class with an adoptable dog to talk about adoption.
•Walk—Participate in a walk-a-thon.
•Ask—Contact your local shelter or rescue group and
find out what else you and your child can do to help.
The Dog Who Couldn’t Stop Loving:
How Dogs Have Captured Our Hearts
for Thousands of Years
By Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson
2010, HarperCollins, 272 pgs, $25.99
Having experienced a profound bond with his own
dog, Benjy—a failed guide dog for the blind who
possesses an abundance of uninhibited love—
author Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson knows dogs’ reciprocal affection is
not unique, but exemplifies a love affair unequaled in the animal world.
With wisdom, insight, and a brilliant analysis of recent scientific findings,
Masson considers the far-reaching consequences of the coevolution of
dogs and humans.
Sophie: The Incredible True Story
of the Castaway Dog
By Emma Pearse
2012, Da Capo Press, 299 pgs, $25.00
On October 25, 2009, an idyllic sailing holiday
became a waterlogged nightmare for the Griffith
family when their beloved three-year-old cattle dog,
Sophie Tucker, was swept overboard.
Navigating the fierce tides and currents of the Great Barrier Reef in
waters teeming with sharks, manta rays, sea snakes, jellyfish, nets and
drumlines, weighed down by wet fur, swallowing seawater, and with only
the faint light of a new moon and her own sense of smell to guide her,
Sophie treaded water for at least twelve hours—and possibly as many
as twenty four—before swimming five nautical miles to shore.
This book is a page-turner. You’ll fall in love with Sophie and you won’t
want to stop reading until you know she is safe.
Got Blankets?
Annie’s Blankets was inspired by a visit to
a local vet’s office. Founder and executive
director, Edie Achterman, noticed a beloved
but ailing family dog resting on the floor,
curled comfortably on a fluffy pink blanket. The
dog reminded her of her own childhood dog named
Annie, and Edie thought about the many homeless or ailing animals
who need temporary shelter… and of the blankets that might help
them feel at home and comfortable. Annie’s Blankets has since
collected, bundled and delivered over 75,000 blankets and towels
to rescue groups and shelters. For more info, visit:
www.anniesblankets.org
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for a night on your way to
Southern California.
Traveling Canine
To Sur
with Dogs
Photo courtesy of Frank Richards • www.panoramio.com/user/125747
On your way to Big Sur,
treat yourself and your
dog to a beach romp at
Garrapata Beach. Garrapata
is located off Highway One
just 6.7 miles south of Rio
By Carie Broecker
Road. There is roadside
parking. Follow the trail
and steps down to the
beach. As long as the tide is
not too high, you will find
two miles of beachfront.
Your dog must be leashed,
but do not let that stop you
from exploring this beach.
You won’t be sorry you stopped to check it out.
ig Sur is one of the gems of the California Coast. Even
though you will be hard-pressed to find indoor lodging
We have enjoyed staying at Fernwood Resort, which has great
with your dog or many pet-friendly restaurants in Big
access to the river for dogs who love to play in the water or
Sur, it is still a great place to hike and camp with your dog.
just want to cool off on a hot day. Fernwood Resort has tent
You and your pup can enjoy much of what Big Sur has to offer,
camping and tent cabins that both allow dogs.
which includes a pristine river to play in, lots of redwood trees
to hike through, beach time, spectacular views, and a peaceful
The Redwood Grill at the Fernwood Resort is one of the
setting to just be with your best friend after a day of activity.
only restaurants we have been able to find in Big Sur that
has a pet-friendly patio. The grill has an eclectic menu that
Located just 25 miles south of Carmel, Big Sur makes a perfect
includes salads, hummus, quesadillas, burgers (including
getaway no matter where you live on the Central Coast. You
veggie), and sandwiches.
can head down for the day or a long weekend, or stay over
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• overnights in your home
• dog walking
• cat visits
• pet sitting in your hotel room
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Some of our fondest memories of our dog Sunshine are from
our camping trips. The first time we went camping she was
nine months old and was nervous when it got dark. There were
little growls under her breath in response to unfamiliar sounds,
but she soon became a veteran camper. There is nothing like
cooking dinner over an open fire while your “wolf” companion
gnaws on a bone before everyone snuggles into sleeping bags for
a good night’s sleep.
Where to hike? On U.S. Forest Service lands, pets must be
leashed in developed campgrounds and picnic areas only. In
the state parks, they must be on a leash at all times and are not
allowed on trails. Even with these restrictions, there are still
plenty of places to hike and romp with your dog.
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Pfeiffer Beach is one of the most popular coastal access
points in Big Sur. We are grateful that it is dog friendly
although dogs need to be on leash. This gem of a beach can
be hard to find. The trick is locating Sycamore Canyon Road,
which is unmarked. Sycamore Canyon Road is the only
paved, un-gated road west of Highway One between the Big
Sur Post Office and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Once you find
the turnout, make a very sharp turn. Then follow the narrow,
winding road for about two miles until it ends.
Camping Canine Tips
1. ID Tag—Be sure your dog is wearing an ID Tag and
the info is up-to-date and includes your cell number
(since you are not home).
2. Water—Be sure to have plenty of water, as well as
food and healthy treats for your dog.
3. Weather—Consider the weather. Will your dog need
something extra to keep warm? Cool? Dry? Provide
shade when needed.
4. First Aid—Bring a first aid kit and include tick
remover, antiseptic and gauze.
5. Quiet—Be courteous of others. Gently help your
dog refrain from nuisance barking.
6. Tethered—Keep your dog tethered, especially at
night. Even the most well-trained dog might run off
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The Pine Ridge Trail takes you and your dog into the
Ventana Wilderness. Dogs are allowed off leash on this
trail. You can easily access the trail from the Pfeiffer Big Sur
State Park campground. Or another trailhead starts at the
ranger station/visitor center, which is called “Big Sur Station.”
The station is located just before the entrance to Pfeiffer Big
Sur State Park. This hike offers breathtaking views of Big
Sur Valley.
3
The Prewitt Creek Trail is in the Pacific Valley. The
ranger station is located 32 miles south of Big Sur. The
pull off is exactly 8.4 miles south of Lucia. Look for the Prewitt
Loop Trail North entrance sign on the east side of the highway.
If you reach the ranger station you have gone too far. Parking is
available in a small dirt turnout. Dogs can be off leash.
The Prewitt Creek Trail is a 12-mile loop only suitable for
advanced hikers in excellent shape. For most people hiking
with dogs, the trail is perfect for a one- or two-hour hike that
meanders up the side of the hill with spectacular ocean views.
You can hike for 30-60 minutes and then turn around and
come back down. About 30 minutes into the hike, you will
come to a redwood grove, which will provide shade and a
nice resting point.
Here’s to exploring paradise with your four-legged family!
to follow a new and
interesting sound
or smell. Never
leave your tethered
dog unattended.
7. Chew Toy—Bring
something for your
dog to chew on
or play with. When
it is time for relaxing around the campfire, some dogs
like to have something to do!
8. Whistle Train—If you’re going to do a lot of off-leash
wilderness hiking, it’s a great idea to whistle-train your
dog to come in case he’s tempted to chase a deer or
bunny into the brush. The whistle carries much farther
than your voice.
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Photo by Stew Gibson
Dogs are also allowed at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Big Sur
Campground and Cabins, Ponderosa Campground, and
Riverside Campground and Cabins.
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Sunday June 3rd, 1:00-4:00 PM
Carmel Mission Inn, 3665 Rio Road, Carmel
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Thank you to our sponsors:
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My idea of a great day: a brisk early-morning walk on the
recreation trail while enjoying the smell of sea lions; then a stop
at Trailside Café and Coffee House where I take a big drink from
the doggy bowl (at the entrance) while Mom looks for a cozy
spot on the garden patio.
Lying beside her table, I catch my breath and enjoy an unobstructed view of Monterey Bay.
Cannery Row has always been one of my favorite places, especially since 1999, when this homey
breakfast/lunch restaurant opened. Free parking off Wave Street makes it a favorite among
locals and they know to come even during big events—always plenty of room here.
My great day continues when I see
Ruffles and her Dad choose the table
beside us. They wouldn’t live a day
without the famous French beignets
(homemade) and classic and special
Benedicts.
Mom serves herself a steaming cup of
coffee, which she refi lls all morning (no
extra charge), and orders inside—I love
that we don’t have to wait. We’re going big today: she orders the Steinbeck omelet (spinach,
sautéed mushrooms, onions and goat cheese) for herself and a “Please Mom, I ran the whole
trail, can I have a pancake just today?” . . . yes, a pancake for me!
Sip a cafe au lait with an
order of fresh beignets and
watch the passers-by on the
Recreation Trail.
Enjoy a glass of wine or a quality
craft beer on the garden patio
or in our rustic dining rooms.
Breakfast is served all day.
Free parking available off Wave
Street. Wireless DSL enabled.
We sit under an arbor covered with flowering trumpet vines announcing spring. That means
we’ll come back Sunday since from spring to fall, live music is provided on Sundays. I love those
days; the newspapers are fatter and we stay longer. Today gets even better when mom refi lls
her coffee, takes out her computer, hooks up to the free WiFi (did I tell you this is our home
away from home?), and I get more time to flirt with Ruffles.
“What do you like about this place?” I ask, making small talk.
Ruffles, a food gourmet, barks back, “Everything’s made fresh—very few cans in the kitchen,
but lots of fans on the patio.”
She’s right. The place is fi lling up. Can it be soup and sandwich time? My great day is even
better! Fish tacos and tempura calamari make my nose go wild. I’m tempted, but order just a
side of chicken. (I’ve gotta watch my waistline—Ruffles seems interested.)
Woof, Woof!
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Military K-9
Teams
Photo: Robin Rosenzweig
It’s all about being happy!
Non-profit organization,
Give2TheTroops, has a program
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Since 1993
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Although their mission has shifted
primarily away from Operation Iraqi
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deployed in combat in Afghanistan
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the world. They appreciate the
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We buy locally-made, organic or
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Human vision is trichromatic,
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toy? You might notice that your
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then his sight.
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