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The physical problems that result from a poor start in life as well as poor genetic selection of theparent dogs can also profoundly affect the behavior of a puppy bred by a commercial breeder.Pain and fear cause dogs to react defensively. Dogs don't show their pain in the same ways thatpeople do, and often a change in behavior is the first sign-sometimes the only sign-that the dog isill or has a genetically based health issue.
Responsible breeders make their breeding choices based on producing puppies with the geneticsfor both good health and good temperament. Responsible breeders will be there for you later ifthere are problems. A responsible breeder will place each pup personally, not through a thirdparty such as a pet shop or dog broker. The commercial breeder is not interested in any problemsyou have beyond the time your purchase check has been cashed.
What Does the Term Backyard Breeder Mean?
Another attempt to define various kinds of breeders results in the term backyard breeder. Thisterm is used to describe people who breed dogs without knowing what they are doing. Themotive may be profit, and occasionally someone of this sort will make a tidy profit from turningout puppies without spending the money to provide them with good care.
More typically they'll produce one litter, find out how expensive, exhausting and heartbreaking itis to breed dogs, and have their female spayed. The American Kennel Club estimated in 1996that about 70 percent of purebred, AKC-registered puppies were from this source.
The backyard-bred puppy may make an all right companion dog, if the parents were good com-panion dogs. Genetic health and temperament problems may be waiting to emerge as the pupmatures, since this type of breeder isn't likely to have done the appropriate testing of both par-ents to make a good genetic pairing. It's completely a gamble as to how things will turn out witha puppy you acquire from this type of breeder.
You should expect that these pups will have missed early experiences that a responsible andknowledgeable breeder would have provided. It's also likely some things will have been donethat were not good for the future temperament of the pups, such as mishandling by children.
These puppies are probably the cheapest pups to purchase, especially the ones the breeder can'tsell at the most profitable "cute" age. Responsible breeders have homes lined up for their puppiesin advance. They have acquired reputable credentials on the appropriateness of the parent dogsbefore breeding, in the form of testing for genetic problems common in their breeds as well astitles or other verification that the dogs are good examples of their breed. As a result, theirpuppies are in demand. The unprepared, uninformed person who decides to give breeding a tryis surprised to find there's no demand for carelessly bred pups, especially at high prices.
Without care for making good genetic matches between purebred dogs, it's the nature of breed-ing for the healthiness of the breed to deteriorate. Only a strenuous effort to maintain goodhealth in the breed prevents this natural effect. In the wild, survival of the fittest works topreserve a species. Unlike wild canines, dogs who live with people don't have to be able to huntfor their food, and they can live with severe disabilities.
As a result, there is no survival of the fittest among purebred dogs unless breeders make respon-sible decisions to remove the less fit from the gene pool. Unlike nature wherein these dogs woulddie, in our homes they only need be spayed and neutered and then live out happy lives with lovingpeople.
What's Best for You?
If we were to discuss what's best for the dogs, it's certainly for them to be bred only by peoplewho will take excellent care of parents and pups. Great suffering in dogs is alleviated whenbreeders refrain from reproducing genetic problems. Only breeders who put the welfare of thedogs ahead of profit make these difficult decisions. To learn how to make the right decisions,responsible breeders work with experienced mentors and do a great deal of study.
Such a discussion would also include the inhumanity of keeping a dog in a cage for a life whosesole purpose is to produce puppies for human profit. Every puppy purchased from such a sourceis a powerful vote. That purchase makes it profitable to breed the parent dogs again, and thecycle of suffering continues.
When you see a puppy, you don't see that suffering. It's easy to think that suffering that happensin commercial breeding has nothing to do with you. Sadly, chances are good that you and thepuppy will become part of the sad cycle of suffering. Genetics play a huge role in dog tempera-ment, as do the experiences of the first several weeks of life. Getting your puppy from a respon-sible breeder is not only a socially responsible thing to do, but also the best way to wind up witha healthy puppy who grows into a healthy and happy dog.
Does it really make a difference where you get puppy, provided you find the breed you want?Yes, absolutely. If you're not planning to breed the dog to produce winning show dogs or de-pendable working dogs, it might seem unimportant to seek out a breeder who strives to improvethe breed with each litter. Actually, it's vitally important, and ignoring this concern can lead tosad times in your home.
What Is a Puppy Mill?
The term puppy mill is a label that every breeder denies applies to them. Every pet shop deniesthat their puppies come from puppy mills. So what exactly is a puppy mill?
Other names for this type of breeding operation might be puppy farm (sounds idyllic, doesn't it?)and commercial breeder (sounds professional). Wherever dogs are produced for profit, theanimals are at risk.
It's seldom profitable to breed dogs humanely and responsibly. The profit comes when dogs livetheir lives in cages, rather than with human companionship. The profit comes when commercialoperations provide only the minimum requirements to keep a dog alive and able to breed. Filth,loneliness, fear and pain constitute the typical life these dogs know.
Puppies produced in this situation have the wrong start in life. Experiences in the early weeksare critical to a dog's development. Commercially bred puppies miss vital experiences theyneed during this time, and they are exposed to experiences that harm their emotional stabilityfor later. One experience many of them have is to leave the mother and littermates far too earlyin order to be in the pet shop on display for sale at the "cutest" time.
Behavior problems you may experience with a puppy from this source include housetrainingissues because the puppy has been confined too close to feces and urine. This causes damageto the pup's natural instincts to keep the den area clean. These pups have also typically missedimportant conditioning to appropriate surfaces for defecation and urination. They may neverhave even been on grass.
A frightened mother dog can transmit her fears to her pups. Leaving the mother and littermatestoo early can result later in biting problems, since the pup has missed early bite inhibition thatneeds to happen in the litter.
Breeding dogs who have lived normal lives will have been observed around children, men, otherdogs, cats, strangers, unexpected situations and other things that some dogs cannot handle. Ifthe temperament of either parent isn't safe around humans, a responsible breeder will not usethat dog for breeding. Dogs in a commercial breeding operation do not live normal lives, so thebreeders do not know whether the dogs they use for breeding have reliable temperaments forfamily life. Decisions about which male to use with which female are based on profitability(how many puppies they can get in how short a time), leaving genetic issues for the unsuspect-ing puppy buyers to worry about later.
by Kathy Diamond Davis, author, “Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others.”and the Canine Behavior Series, at VeterinaryPartner.com
This work was originally published by the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), and is repub-lished with VIN permission.
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Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon signed SB 113 to repeal Prop B, thePuppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act approved by voters in No-vember 2010. The governor made a deal with the Republicanleaders of the House and Senate, and some non-governmentparties, to support a separate bill (SB 161) to partially restorea few provisions of Prop B. He’s terming the enactment ofboth bills to be a compromise, and says he’s going to putmore money into enforcement of the law.
In a blog last week, I examined this compromise and showedhow it dramatically weakens Prop B. But more broadly, theattack in the state legislature on Prop B has been a shamefulexample of politics at its worst, with a narrow majority oflawmakers and now the governor subverting a vote of thepeople that occurred just a few months ago. Politicians re-fused for decades to deal with the puppy mill problem, andnow after voters decided they had enough with the state’sinaction and passed a ballot initiative, the politicians in thestate have decided they know better than the people.
Of course, Missouri’s puppy mill industry has always advo-cated for de facto de-regulation. But that bunch didn’t havethe power to subvert a vote of the people. It was Missouri’sagriculture industry that provided the muscle to overturn PropB–the same agriculture lobby that some years ago worked topass state legislation to establish criminal penalties for docu-menting what occurs on factory farms.
That idea has now spread, as I’ve written recently aboutefforts by lawmakers in Iowa, Minnesota, and Florida to pushsweeping measures to make it a crime to take pictures offarm animals and dogs on puppy mills. It’s aimed at HSUSand other animal protection groups that have done groundbreakinginvestigations that exposed cruelty, both legal and illegal. To-day, New York Times columnist Mark Bittman has a devas-tating column calling out agribusiness, in the wake of a deeplydisturbing Mercy for Animals investigation in Texas that showedfarm workers trying to kill cows with pick-axes and ham-mers. It’s a must-read.
The editorial board of the Times also opined against thesebills, as have newspapers throughout the country and in Iowa,Minnesota, and Florida. Here’s a sampling of what they hadto say:
Nearly every major improvement in the welfare of agri-cultural animals, as well as some notable improvementsin food safety, has come about because someone exposedthe conditions in which they live and die. Factory farm-ing confines animals in highly crowded, unnatural andoften unsanitary conditions. We need to know more aboutwhat goes on behind those closed doors, not less. —Edi-torial, New York Times, April 26, 2011
This restraint of free speech cannot be squared with ei-ther the U.S. or the Iowa constitutions…The governmentshould not have the power to penalize anyone for pub-lishing or distributing information on issues of publicconcern. The law should allow the people to see whathappens in these facilities and to judge for themselveswhether what goes on is right or wrong. —Editorial, DesMoines Register, March 19, 2011
There's no denying that undercover videos have occa-sionally put a much-needed spotlight on bad employeesand bad livestock operations. This is a valuable service,because most consumers would prefer to believe that themeat we buy at the grocery store doesn't come from ani-mals that have been raised in horrible conditions, andperhaps tortured by a worker who hates his job and theanimals that surround him. —Editorial, Rochester Post-Bulletin(Minnesota), April 19, 2011
The opponents of Prop B didn’t want to compromise on itscore elements, and they charged ahead with a bill to repealit (SB 113, which passed both chambers).
Yesterday the situation turned fairly dramatically, with anannouncement that two respected Missouri animal welfaregroups had reached an accord with the trade associationsfor the puppy mill industry and the agriculture industry. TheHSUS, the ASPCA, and Best Friends Animal Society don’tbelieve that the arrangement reached yesterday adequatelyprotects Prop B.
A compromise, in this context, would have entailed somemovement from both sides but ensured that Prop B re-mains largely intact. But this deal does fundamental dam-age to Prop B:
Prop B established a limit on the number of breedingdogs at 50, and that provision is gone. There’s not even arequirement that if you have 500 or 1,000 dogs you have tohave enough staff on hand to care for the dogs. Prop B called for breeding females to have a rest everythird heat cycle. The new measure allows dogs to be bredevery heat cycle for their entire lives. Prop B required an outdoor exercise area at least twicethe size of a dog's indoor enclosure, so that dogs would notspend their whole life crammed in cages. This new mea-sure requires an "outdoor run" but does not mandate anyparticular size, and allows the state Department of Agricul-ture to waive this vague mandate in regulations. Prop B required veterinary care for illness or injury, butthe new measure allows such care to be withheld anytimea breeder decides on his or her own that a condition is not"serious." Prop B called for no stacking of cages, but the newmeasure allows it, as long as there is an impervious barrierbetween the cages. Cage stacking is a recipe for the typeof overcrowding that defines the worst puppy mills. Prop B stipulated no wire flooring, but the new provisionallows for wire flooring as long as it’s encased. Coatedwire flooring still harms dogs' paws and is unacceptable.
The new language weakens the space requirements in PropB, and it’s extremely vague and unclear. What’s more, breed-ers will have five years to come into compliance with it,and that’s inordinately long in this context.
We strongly support more robust funding for enforcementof commercial dog breeding operations, as the governorproposed last week. But there’s no reason to carve offlarge portions of Prop B in order to have adequate enforce-ment. It’s a false choice, and it smacks of political extor-tion: agree to these changes, or we’ll defund enforcement.
HSUS believes that compromise is an important part of thepolitical process. All along, we’ve been open to real com-promise. But we insist on getting something meaningful inthe process for animals, and we also believe in respectingthe free and fair election on this subject that occurred lessthan six months ago. Missouri voters heard from both sides,read the clear ballot language about the provisions of PropB, and made their judgment. In this case, this compromisefalls far short of Prop B in protecting breeding dogs fromunnecessary suffering, and it’s not worthy of support.
Still, why is punishment necessary for the photographerif the farm owner has nothing to hide? Whistleblowerscan use photos, for example, to document conditions thatmight be detrimental to the food supply. That would be inthe public interest.—Editorial, Treasure Coast Palm (Florida),March 26, 2011
The proposed measure, however, would prevent damag-ing information that is of potential public interest fromever coming to light. The right way to combat such un-wanted publicity is to address the ills, if they are real, ordisprove the allegations, if they are not. But punishingthose who merely shine the light? That would be a realcrime. —Editorial, Chicago Tribune, April 21, 2011
Regardless of how one feels about the treatment of ani-mals on factory farms, citizen investigation should notbe met with hefty fines and prison terms; the Iowa Sen-ate should reject this bill and stand on the side of freeinformation. —Editorial, Daily Iowan, March 29, 2011
This is a bad bill overall. It overreaches and would serveto stifle valuable whistle-blower activity, and could evenbackfire and hurt responsible operators…It would do moreharm than good. —Editorial, Cedar Rapids Gazette, March24, 2011
Animals raised in factory farms live their short lives insuch obscene cruelty, crammed in tiny spaces amid theirown filth, pumped up with drugs, unable to exercise, oroften just to turn about, that it would hardly do to allowthe public to make a link between those awful conditionsand Junior’s kiddie meal. —Fred Grimm, Miami Herald,March 14, 2011
It also begs a question of the slaughterhouse and puppymill owners lobbying for it: What's going on inside thefacilities that you would go to such lengths to preventpeople from seeing?—Rekha Basu, Des Moines Register,March 25, 2011
We do expect livestock production to be humane and lawful.We also expect safe food. And with all the gaps in ourgovernment inspection dragnet, we just might need ama-teurs with cameras.—Todd Dorman, Cedar Rapids Gazette,March 24, 2011
The agribusiness industry may temporarily get its way in statelegislatures in some states in the Midwest. But by defendingpuppy mills, subverting democratic decision-making by over-turning citizen initiatives, and trying to prevent the public fromseeing what goes on at factory farms, it’s hardly building itscapital with the American people. You can be sure we won’trelent in our efforts to call out animal cruelty to dogs, cats, oranimals raised for food. And we’ll remind consumers andvoters about Big Ag’s efforts to subvert the protection ofanimals, the environment, food safety, and democratic rights.
With some fanfare, a “compromise” in Missouri was an-nounced between some traditional political adversaries onProp B yesterday. Since the November election, the coali-tion of animal protection organizations that pushed for thepassage of this anti-puppy mill measure wanted to see thewill of the people respected. But knowing the compositionof the state legislature, and the hostility of the Republicanleadership in both chambers to Prop B, we knew that we’dhave to entertain compromise on some elements of the agree-ment, in order to protect the measure for the long term andto obviate the need for a second public vote on the issue.
The opponents of Prop B didn’t want to compromise on itscore elements, and they charged ahead with a bill to repeal it(SB 113, which passed both chambers).
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Missouri Governor Signs Bill to UndoProp B, amid Big Ag’s Efforts to Deter
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Dogs have always been very important members of my family. I remember my very first dog(pure bred boxer named Murphy- our Irish last name) was my partner in crime. I learnedeverything from that dog including discipline from my father in caring for a pet! His favoriteline was, "animals always walk and eat before we do." It was also important to my familythat we give our dogs special names that suited their personalities or meant something. Ournext two dogs were named perfectly to their personalities : Rebel (my sister's white labra-dor) and Annie the annialator (my black labrador that destroyed everything in it's sight for thesake of play). Annie is now 13 years old and as precious as ever! She likes to go to the cabinwith us on hiking/snow trips and manages to keep up in her old age which is astonishing!
When I graduated from high school and got my first apartment I was devastated to learn thatI could only have a dog of 10-15lbs in my lease agreement -and to top it off my roomie wasallergic! ... so Annie had to stay with Dad. However, that is when I got Leighla May! It wasmy sophmore year of college at Pepperdine University and I was feeling such a lonelinessnot having my dogs at home with me every day. One day my Italian class was ironicallycanceled so I roamed around in Malibu until I found a pet store to get my "dog fix." It becamea regular hobby of mine to go to pet stores and play with the pups there for a while (they allknew my name because I came in at least once a week for that year). It had been on mymind for a while to get a pup but I had never been one for "small dogs" and 10-15 lbs was abig change from my labs! Sure enough, I found this little ball of fluff tearing apart her toy andit was love at first sight. I took Leighla May home that day because I couldn't bear to leaveher.... I knew it was fate.She changed my world! Came with me everywhere and I finally felt whole again- which issuch a true testament to how therapeutic dogs can be for us all in difficult times! LeighlaMay quickly became a popular addition to my Italian class and around campus. She has thepersonality of a big dog which is why I was so taken with her immediately. My family lovesher and I swear my father thinks he is the dog whisperer when he teaches her all these crazytricks!
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Kate Mansi grew up in Southern California as the middle child of a large Italian/Irish family.Kate trained as a dancer from a very young age winning several scholarships and sponsor-ships over the years, both in NY and LA. She joined the Pacific Festival Ballet at just 15 yearsof age where she was proud to be a principal dancer in performances such as the Nutcracker,Bambi, Peter Pan, and the contemporary ballet Heaven and Hell. While in High School Katedeveloped an interest in acting which was nurtured by her drama teacher, Bill Garrett, whocast her in her first theatrical production as the lead in "The Mouse that Roared". Kate wenton to study film and public relations at Pepperdine University in Malibu. As a sophomore sheplaced second in the National Womack Speech competition and in her senior year she trav-eled to the Dominican Republic and Haiti to volunteer with Orphanage Outreach. Aftergraduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pepperdine Kate focused solely on her actingcareer and appeared on several TV shows including "How I Met Your Mother" and also couldbe seen in several national commercials and print ads. In her free time she enjoys dancing,yoga, horse back riding and being with her beloved pup Leighla May. Kate is thrilled to bejoining the Days family!
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Maybelline: People say I’m a very sweetgirl and I’d love to have the opportunityto share my sweetness with you. I’m about6 years old and would be a great exer-cise buddy. I’ve been around children allmy life and like them - as well as dogsand cats.
Nino: is 5 years old and looking for alap to rest his head on. His ownerpassed away about six months ago.Nino is a small, loving hound. He wasraised around children and other pets.The last six months of his life he waskept outdoors, but prior to that Ninowas a house trained, indoor hound.
Trish: I’m a lovely girl of 7 years old. Myowner passed away and the rest of my familyis unable to take care of me. I’ve lived asan only dog - but I’ve always liked otherdogs when they visited. I’m full of energyand like to play with other dogs as well asgo for walks. I’m house trained and I likepeople of all ages.
Coco: a 7 year old female, likes to be theonly pet. Coco does need some eye dropseveryday, supplements and good food tokeep her in tip top shape. Coco is a little onthe plump side and is on a diet. She likes totake very short walks, but mostly likes tosleep. She will make the perfect compan-ion for someone that doesn’t want to do alot of exercise and wants a couch potato.
Pokie: AGE 4. Pokie Pokie is funny,a char-acter in her own right, she doesn’t like walkingmuch and will surely let you know that’s it.Pokie is looking for her home that will bepatient with her as she bonds and learns totrust that she will be loved, She has somearthritis in her hips from being left outsideon cold cement on cold desert nites. She ison pain/anti-inflammatory meds and will needthem the rest of her life. So no stairs forPokie, maybe one or two steps but nothingmore than that.
Spice: 4 year old female My favorite thingis playing with toys – I love them! Tennisballs, Kongs… I love them all! I really donot like other dogs, so I need to be theonly pet in the house. My last owner didn’ttake very good care of me and becauseof that, I have no teeth now. I have to eatsoft food because of this. If you are look-ing for a best friend, I am your girl! I justadore people and instantly love everyone
Elvis: I am a very sweet, smart and super af-fectionate Dachshund/Chihuahua mix who lovesto go for walks and to sit in your lap. I would dobest in a home where I would rarely be alone asI get along with other dogs, cats and older chil-dren. I’m house and crate trained and I knowhow to use a doggie door. I’m active, playful.
Bree: I am a Chihuahua mix that was foundas a stray with Charlene and Dee Dee. No onecame to claim any of us, so we were put up foradoption. Charlene and Dee Dee have foundtheir forever homes, but I’m still waiting for mine.
Javi: I ama handsome and playful Shepherd mix.I’m an active dog who will need a family thatwill give me the attention and exercise that I need.No cats please. I walk well on a leash. I surehope I don’t have to wait long before I’m a cher-ished member of a loving family.
Lassy: I am a cute English Foxhound mix. Ilove being around people, so I need a family thatwill rarely leave me by myself. I’m good withother dogs, but no cats please. I enjoy car ridesand going on hikes.
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Bismark: was rescued from ahoarder situation in the high desert.He is a big handsome 5 year old guywho loves to be with people and lovesother dogs. He enjoys his walks andwould be happy in a quiet home.
Emmi: was pulled from the kennelwhere she lay still and had given upon someone to love her. The only thingmoving were her eyes! She stoodthere until someone would release herto our volunteer. After a few moments,she sprung up and waited, waggingher tail, knowing that someone wasthere for her! Emmi is a large femalebut very thin right now.
Lizzie: is a wiggly, giggly girl who lovesto be silly. She is 2 year old and hasalready had a litter. She would like tofind a home that promises to give herat least 1 belly-scratch each day! Lizziewould be a great dog for anyone whoneeds a social and dog-friendly com-panion. Her ideal home will have an-other dog for companionship. She isvery trustworthy with children as well.
Scout: is active, happy and curiouslike any young shepherd. He lovesto play and act silly. Scout needs somework on his leash manners, but inhis home environment he’s wonder-ful. We think Scout would be happi-est in a home without other animalsbecause he gets a little jealous at times.He will do very well in basic obedi-ence as he is quick to learn.
German Shepherd Rescue Of Orange County
www.gsroc.orgEmail : [email protected]
714-974-7762
www.bichonfurkids.org,858-408-1937
Bichon Fur Kids Rescue
Dee Dee: I’m an energetic and delicateball of fluff. I’m six weeks old and weigh alittle over 2 pounds and I’m a bichon mix.My Mom says I’m mixed with cuteness!And that’s quite true. I’m also a bichon/poodle mix which means I’m hypoallergenic
Giorgio: a two year old Bichon boy wholoves everything! I love car rides, I love kids!I love my doggy foster brothers and I loveother dogs. I love to greet people - evenpeople I don’t yet know. I just love themall! And guess what? I also love to play.
Mimi: I am a darling little bichon girl of abouttwo who weighs only nine pounds. My fos-ter mom says that I’m about as cute as Ican be, get along well with people and amvery loving. She says that I’m a very goodlistener and a great snuggler too!
Snickers: A gorgeous bichon boy of twowho is smart and playful. I’m housebro-ken, love to go for rides and walks - andI’m eager to please! I’m really sweet andgentle, too. If you are looking for a buddyto run at the beach or sit by your side, I’mthe dog for the job.
Puppies: These cute Bichon puppies areavailable for adoption.
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When do you start training your dog? Is it when you first bring the dog into your homeor is it 6 months later? The answer is you begin training your puppy or dog the momentit arrives. That means you will want to put the dog onto umbilical. You’ll also want todesignate a spot for the dog to go to the bathroom outside, not inside. You may evendictate where the dog is allowed to go inside the house. Is it permitted in the masterbedroom? Is it allowed into the kitchen while you are cooking? Who enters or exits thedoorway first? Little rules like this go a long way towards creating a strong foundationfor your dog. It is critical that you start training the puppy or dog the day it comes intothe home, before problems develop.
“K9 STREET SAFETY USA” classes offer much more than Sit, Stay, and Come.You and your dog will be exposed to REAL LIFE situations. Within these classes, youare given the necessary tools to manage your dog on and off leash, establish your Alpharole in your dog’s life and create a true bond between you and your dog using BodyLanguage; all without the use of treats or other masking tools.
Do you know how to safely cross the street with your dog?How is your dog’s recall?Do you repeat your commands?How do you get your dog’s attention when it is distracted?Does your dog have patience? … Do you?Would you like to have a well mannered dog?
Street Safety Training is a powerful, unique, challenging and successfulclass that’s fun for both you and your dog. Why be confined to a small roomor walking around in a circle at the park? That is not the reality of eitheryour world or your dog’s. Proper training tools are a valuable component for success-fully training your dog. Leashes have one major purpose-to keep the dog attached toyou. A good quality collar works in conjunction with a high quality leash toensure that your dog is safe while on lead. I use the “Hustle Up” brandMartingale collar and leash. All classes are held outdoors, be prepared to move! Comfyclothing is a must as well as appropriate footwear. All breeds, sizes, and ages of dogsare welcome.Private Sessions are also available, call for details.
I am a graduate of the “Hustle Up” Certified Trainer Educator course inBritish Columbia, Canada. I chose Brad Pattison’s no nonsense trainingapproach because his unique style stood out from all the rest. Having alove for animals, I decided to follow my dreams to help change the waypeople and their dogs live together, one family at a time. Prior to my dogtraining career I was an Environmental Regulatory Compliance professionalwhere I found myself constantly swimming with sharks. Now I am happilyrunning with the dogs.
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JOPLIN, Mo.—The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®)and Joplin Humane Society successfully found permanent homes for 745 pets during its weekendadopt-a-thon event on June 25 and 26. More than 5,700 people from 24 states rolled into Joplin, Mo. toadopt hundreds of animals in the aftermath of last month’s devastating tornado.
"We're completely floored by the amazing outpouring of support," said Joplin native Tim Rickey, theASPCA's senior director of Field Investigations and Response. "Thanks to the generosity of thesewonderful people, the animals left homeless by last month's tornado are sleeping in new beds tonight."
Adoption fees were waived for the event, and all cats and dogs were spayed/neutered, micro-chipped,vaccinated, and provided an ID tag free of charge.
Since May 23, responders worked around the clock to track down the owners of lost pets throughgrassroots outreach including flyers, public service announcements, social media outreach, paid adver-tising, and stories in the media. The mandatory holding period for animals affected by the disaster waseven doubled in an effort to reunite as many people and pets as possible.
The ASPCA provided emergency sheltering for approximately 1,300 animals during the month-longsheltering period. Nearly 500 animals were reunited with their owners, and several hundred weremade available for adoption. Two hundred others, including newborns and injured animals not yetavailable for adoption, will be made available in the coming weeks.
“The ASPCA is grateful for assistance from agencies across the country in helping us provide aid torescued animals and making the adoption event a huge success,” added Rickey. Eighty-nine animalwelfare agencies sent staff and volunteers throughout the operation to support the ASPCA’s disasterrelief and emergency sheltering efforts.
“There are many sweet and lovable animals waiting patiently for forever homes in a shelter near you,”added Karen Aquino, executive director of Joplin Humane Society. “You can make just as meaningfulan impact by adopting a pet from your local shelter.”
The ASPCA and Joplin Humane Society thank the amazing citizens of Joplin and the surroundingcommunities who came out in droves to adopt! Stay tuned to www.aspca.org/blog and @ASPCA onTwitter for stories and photos of hundreds of happy endings in the coming days.
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