March 2014 - Camp Canine

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March 2014 * Issue #73 * Established 2000
ADOPT A SENIOR DOG
7 reasons to do it
6 TIPS
for mastering the dog walk
DOG HEALTH
Taking care of your dog
INDOOR ACTIVITIES
Having fun at home
RECIPES FOR DOGS
Making your dog happy
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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6 Tips for Mastering the Dog Walk
By Cesar Millan
Here are 6 dog training tips on how to walk your dog and master the dog walk. When I’m
out with my dog pack, I often walk about ten dogs at a time, sometimes even off-leash if
I'm in a safe area. People are amazed by this, but it's simple: the dogs see me as their
pack leader. This is why dogs follow me wherever I go.
1. Walk in front of your dog.
Walking in front of your dog allows you to be seen as the pack leader. Conversely, if your
dog controls you on the walk, he’s the pack leader. You should be the first one out the
door and the first one in. Your dog should be beside or behind you during the walk.
2. Use a short dog leash.
This allows you to have more control. Attaching the leash to the very top of the neck can
help you more easily communicate, guide, and correct your dog. If you need additional
help, consider the Illusion collar. Always keep your dog's safety in mind when giving corrections.
3. Give yourself enough time for the dog walk.
Dogs, like humans, are diurnal, so taking walks in the morning is ideal. I recommend setting aside thirty minutes to
a full hour. The specific needs of each dog differ. Consult your vet and keep an eye on your dog's behavior to see
if his needs are being met.
4. How to reward your dog during the walk.
After your dog has maintained the proper state of mind, reward him by allowing him to relieve himself and sniff
around. Then you need to decide when reward time is over. It should always be less than the time spent focused
on the walk.
5. Keep leading, even after the walk.
When you get home, don't stop leading. Have your dog wait patiently while you put away his leash or take off your
shoes.
6. Reward your dog after the walk.By providing a meal after the walk, you have allowed your dog to "work" for food
and water.
Campers of the month
Boca Raton
Juba is a 3 year old male Rhodesian
Ridgeback.He has been a camper
since September 2012. He loves
to play and goof around with all
his buddies, and has such an
amazing and sweet
personality! Congratulations Juba!
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Baxter is a 1 1/2 year old Silver
Labrador that has been attending
camp for 1 year now.
He is
energetic and playful and loves
to make new friends. He is
talkative and loves to be the first on
the water bowl line. His best friend is Lucy
the Shepherd Mix. Baxter is definitely a camper
that makes the most of his time in doggie daycare
and has well earned the title, "Camper of the
Month".
Abigail is a 4 year old Bichon. She has been a regular camper since last summer and
she is sweet as sugar. She enjoys the other campers and all the attention she gets from
the Camp Counselors. Abigail is usually seen hanging out behind our front desk and
helping with office work, but will go and visit her friends in the nursery from time to
time. She loves to snuggle with her best friends Rocco the Schnoodle and Sophie the
Shih/Pom. Congratulations Abigail!
Indoor activities
Practice Calm Submission with Basic Commands
Your dog's physical needs aren't the only aspect of him that requires fulfilling. He
has psychological needs, too! One activity that doesn't demand a lot of room to
move is the practice of basic training commands. Giving your dog a psychological
challenge that forces him to focus and keeps his attention can be a very effective
way to drain his energy and strengthen the bond that you share. Remember to
keep a bag of his favorite treats on hand as a reward for calm submission… when
he responds to a command with the correct behavior, that's the right time to give
affection!
Brush Those Teeth
By Cesar Milan
Phew! You sure smell funky! When your dog gives you a slobbering kiss and you
push him away because his breath is so bad, he may be suffering from more than
just an unpleasant odor; he could have serious dental disease.
“Really the only times that dogs get bad breath is when they have serious
periodontal disease,” says Dr. Brook Niemiec, DVM. “If you don’t want him to kiss
you, it is more serious than gingivitis. Your dog needs a trip to the vet.”
For years people didn’t pay much attention to their dog’s teeth—until there was a
problem. And even now a lot of major vet schools don’t teach dentistry. But
scientists have discovered links between gum disease and more serious health
issues, especially with heart, liver, and kidney function.
By the time a problem manifests itself, though, disease is probably in an advanced
state.
“Dogs don’t know how to tell us that their mouths hurt, or that they don’t feel good,”
Dr. Niemiec says. “So unless you are on top of it, it may be too late.”
He recommends that you start taking care of your dog’s teeth early and frequently
to prevent trouble later on.
Once a year, your dog’s teeth should be examined by a professional, starting on
his first birthday. “Believe me, in some small breeds, as many as 90 percent will
have some level of early gum disease by one year old,” Dr. Niemiec says.
He advises owners to have their dogs’ teeth examined by a vet at least once a
year, but he also says that, with a little know-how, you can check your pup’s mouth
yourself much more often. For instance, lift his lips and look for redness on the
gums, a sign of gingivitis.
“Check your dog’s mouth weekly, and if you see signs of redness or a broken tooth
or swelling, it is time to take him to a vet,” he says. “What we do so often is wait for
signs that disease is there rather than preventing it from happening in the first
place.”
That means that not only is your dog going to suffer more, but the treatment will
likely be more complex and, of course, more expensive.
How do you prevent disease?
“Just like humans it comes down to good daily care and stopping plaque from
building up,” Dr. Niemiec says. “The ideal way is with daily brushing. But if you
really are not going to do that, there are a lot of chew treats out there like Greenies
that actually help prevent gum disease. But check the package for the Veterinary
Oral Health Council seal of approval.”
He adds, “It only takes two minutes a day to brush a dog’s teeth, and because
plaque builds up in 24 hours it is important that teeth are cleaned daily.”
He recommends starting the habit while they are still puppies, not just to prevent
disease from occurring but to get them used to the feel of having their teeth
brushed. Even before their adult teeth come in, at six months, he suggests
familiarizing them with the sensation of having your fingers in their mouth.
Says Dr. Niemiec: “Taking care of their teeth is like changing the oil in the car. If you
do it regularly, you are not going to have bigger and more expensive problems
down the line.”
Fidofone
(Skype with your pet)
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7 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Dog
By Nicole Pajer
According to most veterinarians, a dog falls
into the “senior” category around age
seven. The size of a dog, however, affects
this categorization. Smaller dogs mature
slower and become seniors later in life than
larger dogs. Animal shelters are filled with
healthy and active senior dogs that are in
need of a home.
When you’re thinking about picking up a
dog from your local shelter, don’t look past
the older dogs. They make great pets for a
number of reasons.
1.Senior dogs at shelters need homes just
as badly as younger dogs.
2.Adopting an older dog may save its life.
3.Older dogs are not necessarily “problem
dogs” as many tend to think.
4.Older dogs usually come trained and
understand at least basic commands.
5.You can teach an old dog new tricks.
6.Older dogs are calmer and less energetic
than younger dogs.
7.Older dogs make instant companions.
Don’t cage them up;
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let them run free!
Homemade Dog Treat Recipe
Soft Banana Strips
Ingredients:
1 egg
1c fast-cook oats
1/2 banana
1/3c milk
1/2c all-purpose flour
1/8c rice
Instructions:
Squash bananas, and beat the egg. then
spread evenly on a plate.
Next, heat in microwave for 3 and 1/2
minutes. when done, let them cool.Then
cut and serve.
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Pawdicure Saturday: FREE pawdicure for daycare campers.
Toothbrush Tuesday: FREE teeth brushing for daycare campers
with purchase of toothbrush and toothpaste from us.
Wet Dog Wednesday: HALF PRICE baths for daycare campers.
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Valet Barking : FREE curbside pickup between 7:30am - 9:00am.
Facial Friday: FREE facial with purchase of a bubble bath or grooming.
Super Sunday: FREE daycare with the purchase of a bubble bath.
Sibling Sunday: FREE bubble bath when two or more siblings come for daycare.
Movie Day: Movie day for all campers.