Happy Responsible Pet Owners Month!

Three cheers for all Responsible Pet Owners! This month celebrates all of us who are responsible pet owners and all who take the care of animals seriously. During the month of February we celebrate our pets with love and kindness, not just for this month but for our whole lives. They love us unconditionally.

During this month you are encouraged to pass on to others the importance of being a responsible pet owner and join in teaching the public how to be responsible for the sake of our pets well-being. So during the month of February, help the world celebrate Responsible Pet Owners Month by support a happy life for all pets by spreading the word on how to be a responsible pet owner.

If you happen to need a party buddy, allow us to introduce Fritz! This gentleman is happy and full of energy, but a perfect example of the need for Responsible Pet Owners Month. He was adopted as a puppy, but returned because his family no longer had time for him. Fritz is house trained, great with kids and would thrive in an active family where he had a running partner. If you're ready to celebrate with Fritz, give us a call, we'll bring the party favors!

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Today is the anniversary of the first guide dog school in America.

The first formal guide dog program was developed in Pottsdam, Germany, using German Shepherds as guides for veterans blinded by the WWI. Though this program did not last, it caught the attention of an American living in Switzerland, Dorothy Harrison Eustis, who thought that it was a noble profession for which to train her own dogs.

Ms. Eustis wrote an article about the Pottsdam School that appeared in The Saturday Evening Post on November 5, 1927 and it was through this article that Tennessean Morris Frank learned of the guide dog program. Frank, who had lost the use of his eyes in two separate accidents, contacted Eustis with a request to train a dog for him that would allow him a measure of independence.  In return he vowed to teach other people who were blind what he had learned.

Frank traveled to Switzerland for his training with Buddy, a female German shepherd and became the first American to use a guide dog. Frank returned to the stated with $10,000 from Ms. Eustis and established The Seeing Eye, first guide dog school in America, incorporated on January 29, 1929.

Meet Darby.  This lovely lady is friendly and playful and would love to be your helper! Though she's never had the training of a guide dog, she'd love to spend some bonding time with you learning new tricks. If Darby sounds like your perfect partner, let us know!

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It's always fun to have a dog with a full bag of tricks to impress the neighbors, and one of the classics is shaking hands. If your K-9 doesn't know this trick, here's how to teach him:

Step 1: With your dog siting before you, hide a treat in your hand, low to the ground.  Encourage your dog to paw at it by saying "shake." Reward your dog with the treat the moment his left paw comes off the ground.

Step 2: Gradually raise the height of your hand, until he is lifting his paw to chest height.

Step 3: Transition to using a hand signal.  Stand up and hold the treat in your left hand, behind your back, and extend your right hand while cuing "shake." When your dog paws your extended hand, support his paw in the air while your reward him with the treat from behind your back.

Step 4: Repeat these steps on the opposite site using "paw" in place of "shake." Or really knock people out by teaching your dog the commands with "right" and "left."

Tips: If your dog is nosing at your hand instead of pawing at it, bop his nose a little bit to discourage this.  He may try barking, nuzzling, or doing nothing.  Be patient and keep encouraging him.  If he does not lift his paw on his own, tap it or barely lift it for him and then reward him.

Remember training should be a positive experience for your dog, so have lots of patience and end on a positive note, even if it means going back to an easy command like "sit."  Practice often with rewards and once your dog had the "aha!" moment, start reducing the number of treats he gets for performing tricks to an occasional reward.

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The Tervuren is one of four types of Belgian Shepherds from the Herding Group. The American Kennel Club is the only kennel club in the world that recognizes the Belgian Tervuren, Belgian Groenendael, Belgian Malinois and the Belgian Laekenois as four distinct breeds, as they share a common foundation that is generally only distinguished by their coat types.

The Belgian Tervuren was named after the Belgian village of Tervuren, where rural farmers in the late 1800s had a great need for a general purpose herding and guarding dog. This breed’s protective nature provided security for farm and family, and its instinctive herding abilities helped with daily tending of the flocks.

In the early years of its development, the breed primarily was used to guard, protect and herd. The breed almost became extinct during World Wars, although a small group of dedicated breeders continued preserving and protecting the breed. As the breed grew in popularity after the 1950s campaign of champion Willy de la Garde Noire, it became prized not only for herding but also for its stable, affectionate and loyal personality. Today, they are valued as human companions, therapy dogs and service dogs for the disabled and also excel at obedience, conformation, sledding, schutzhund and agility.

Tervurens are highly energetic and intelligent dogs that excel at dog sports. This breed is known to be loyal to their family and somewhat shy to strangers. They require a strong owner that will serve as a pack leader and provide plenty of exercise and stimulation to avoid the hyperactivity that comes with boredom.

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If you’ve ever thought of your dog as a sailor, be careful, he just might be drafted! K9C Sinbad served 11 years of active duty with United States Coast Guard, complete with disciplinary action, promotions and medals!

A mixed breed dog with an unknown birth, Sinbad was found by Chief Boatswain’s Mate “Blackie” Rother who intended to take him as a gift for his girlfriend. The girlfriend’s apartment did not allow dogs, and since Sinbad acted like a sailor: drinking beer and whiskey and demonstrated seamanship, he was enlisted into service in 1937. With his paw print on the enlistment papers, Sinbad has his own Red Cross identification number, service record and bunk aboard the US Coast Guard Cutter George W. Campbell.  

Sinbad rose to the rank of Chief Petty Officer, and when the Campbell was damaged during a tour in the Atlantic, Sinbad was among the "essential crew" left aboard the otherwise evacuated ship to keep it afloat as it was towed to Canada for repair. It was Captain James Hirschfield's belief that nothing could befall the ship if Sinbad remained aboard, which may be why today Sinbad's statue in the mess hall of current "famous class" medium endurance cutter USCGC Campbell.

During his service Sinbad was awarded: American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-MiddleEastern Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal and Navy Occupation Service Medal.

He retiring on September 21, 1948 and lived out his life at Barnegat Light station in New Jersey where he frequented Kubel's bar and gazed out to sea from the station. Sinbad died on December 30, 1951 and was buried beneath a granite monument at the base of the light station's flagpole

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Just about every dog will have an "accident" at some point, due to stress, excitement, infection, or puppyhood. Some owners spend their lives on a quest to find a good cleaning solution to avoid the smells and stains that come with accidents. While we want to stress the importance of house training and regular potty breaks, we do also believe in being prepared and saving a few pennies, so here's a home remedy to help you combat the after effects of accidents.

Combine the following in a spray or empty liquid detergent bottle and keep it on hand in case of emergencies:

1 cup of hydrogen peroxide (3%)
1/3 c rubbing alcohol
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. of liquid dish soap

With paper towel, absorb as much of the urine as possible, use a twisting motion to wick up more.
Shake the bottle and spray the solution onto the spot. It will fizz and foam, which means you got the right spot.

On laundry: spray or squirt the entire soiled area. Allow 10-15 minutes, then launder as usual.

On wood floors or tiles: give the solution enough time to stop fizzing, and then wipe it up. Spray and wipe again.

For carpeting, bedding or furniture: allow 24 hours to dry, then vacuum.

If you want to make sure you are getting all the soiled areas in your home, invest in a small black light. You can pick one up at most novelty stores, paraphernalia shops and pet stores or online. Any spots you missed will glow.

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If your K-9 has been sitting patiently in the doorway of your kitchen while you whip up batches of holiday treats for the family, it just might be time to show your puppy some love with his very own holiday cookies!

K-9 Candy Canes

• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tbsp dry milk
• 1 1/2 tbsp dry yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup unbleached flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 3 tbsp rolled oats
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Yogurt for icing

Directions:

• If using a bread machine, mix all ingredients together and place everything in machine on the dough cycle.
• If using a mixer or by hand:
   - Dissolve the yeast into water
   - Mix in the vegetable oil
   - Mix in the flours, dry milk, sugar, cornmeal, oats and cinnamon
   - Knead the dough (using hands or dough hook on a mixer) into a ball, cover and allow to rise for 30 minutes.

When dough is ready divide it into 3 pieces and roll each piece out to 1/4" thickness.

Use a candy cane shaped cookie cutter* to cut out your treats and place them on a lightly greased cookie sheet.

Bake the treats at 275 degrees for about an hour, checking to make sure they don't get to brown.  Turn off the oven and allow them to remain in the oven to dry overnight. When completely dry, the treats should be dry, hard and crisp.

Decorate the treats by painting stripes with the yogurt as icing.

The treats may be stored at room temperature for a month as long as they have been sufficiently dried.

* If you don't have a candy cane cookie cutter, you may roll out small ropes and shape them into candy canes

We think candy canes bring Joy and this little girl would love to find a home filled with homemade goodness! Only weeks old (born Nov 5) Joy and her siblings are a happy bunch that are spending their days playing and nosing around, hoping to discover a forever home!

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Though you may never have heard of a Mountain Cur, the Cur dog is consider to be the first true, distinct American purebred. While "cur" is slang for a mixed-breed dog, this dog's earliest strains can be traced to European settlers who brought dogs with them to settle in the mountains of Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee to be hunting and guard dogs.

The original dogs were primarily hunting hounds and terriers which were crossed with native dogs, most notably the Indian Cur. The dog was bred for more than 200 years specifically for treeing and trailing small game like squirrels and raccoons, but they were also commonly used for hunting larger game like bear and wild boar.

Mountain Curs were the pioneer dogs of the Kentucky and Tennessee Mountains, so highly regarded by the pioneers that they rarely changed hands. They were a valuable asset to frontier families, guarding them against wild animals, providing meat with the game they caught, as well as pelts for warmth and trade. It has been said that the pioneers would not have been able to settle in the unforgiving mountains without the aid of the Mountain Cur.

The book "Old Yeller" is about a boy growing up in frontier Texas with his dog, a typical Mountain Cur (unlike the movie, which starred a dog of Lab type). In the book, Old Yeller is a short-haired, yellow bobtailed dog that hunts and trees, that isn't afraid to fight a full-grown bear when it is threatened. The author is very explicit in describing this old-fashioned breed and its use to the pioneer.

With the advent on WWII, many of the families that had bred the Mountain Cur left the rural areas and went to work in factories to support the war effort. By the end of the 1940s, the breed had become rare until four men Hugh Stephens, Woody Huntsman, Carl McConnell, and Dewey Ledbetter began working to save the breed. The Mountain Cur Breeder's Association was formed in 1957 and a breed standard was developed, and the breed was registered with the United Kennel Club in 1998.

The modern Cur is still a traditional hunting dog that is seen almost exclusively in the south. These dogs are highly possessive and protective of their family and make excellent protection dogs, but they are not suited to a life of luxury. They were bred as working dogs and are happiest when they have a job to do; thus they are excellent for dog sports or as jogging partners, but would hate being cooped up in an apartment.

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Tis the season to be jolly! We love the holidays and all the sparkle it brings - the problem is that many of our K-9s do too. There's no reason not to satisfy your need to turn your house into a Winter Wonderland, but keep in mind these tips to ensure a safe and happy holiday for your pets:

• Holly, mistletoe and poinsettia plants are poisonous to dogs; make sure they are kept in places your dog cannot reach.
• Do not put lights on the lower branches of your tree; they can get very hot and burn your dog.
• Watch out for electrical cords. Pets often try to chew them and get badly shocked or electrocuted so ensure they are placed out of reach.
• Avoid glass ornaments, which break easily and may cut a dog's feet or mouth.
• Do not use edible ornaments, cranberry or popcorn strings. Your dog may knock the tree over in an attempt to reach them.
• Keep ornaments off the lower branches; if your dog chews or eats an ornament, he can be made sick by the materials or paint.
• Both live and artificial tree needles are sharp and indigestible. Keep your tree blocked off (with a playpen or other "fence") or in a room that is not accessible to your dog.
• Tinsel can be dangerous for dogs as it may obstruct circulation and, if swallowed, block the intestines.
• Keep burning candles on high tables or mantels, out of the way of your dog's wagging tail.
• Review canine holiday gifts for safety. Small plastic toys or bones may pose choking hazards.
• Your dog may want to investigate wrapped packages; keep them out of reach.

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Did you know that 75% of all dogs in shelters are mutts? And that black dogs are the least likely to be adopted than any other color of dog?

December 2 is National Mutt, originally created by Pet Expert and Animal Welfare Advocate Colleen Paige to embrace, celebrate and save mixed breed dogs. Unfortunately the largest percentage of dogs euthanized every year are unwanted medium to large breed dogs.  The public's desire for "designer dogs" has led to over-breeding and puppy mills that often produce ill and horribly neglected animals. 

National Mutt Day is intended to raise awareness of the plight of mixed breed dogs in shelters around the country.  Interestingly enough, despite the desire for purebreds, mixed breed dogs tend to be healthier, better behaved, live longer, and are just as able to perform the duties of purebred dogs - search and rescue, drug sniffing, guiding the blind and agility work.

K-9 LifeSavers embraces all dogs, but we have a special place in our hearts for the mutts and we'd like to introduce you to a few that are currently looking for their forever families:

Angel

Annabelle

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If you've noticed a change in the dryness of your skin as it's gotten colder, chances are that your K-9 is feeling the same thing. Though dog paws are made to withstand wear-and-tear and handle a wide variety of surfaces and temperatures, a dog's pads are fairly sensitive even in the best of weather. The cold weather and chemicals used in winter months can irritate K-9 paws, just as they irritate your skin.

Though it's important to ensure your dog's paws are clean, and free of debris, don't expect him to thank you for it. It's more than likely that your dog will try to pull away from you when you try to handle their paws, especially if it's a new experiece for them. Talk to your dog in low, soothing tones, and don't get frustrated if they're not grateful for your attentions.

Cleaning in between toes
Cleaning in between your pup’s toes may not be fun for either one of you, but it's something that should be done on a regular basis, especially in the winter. If your dog spends a lot of time outside, don’t be surprised if he ends up with pieces of glass, small rocks and pebbles, sticks, and tons of dirt lodged in between his toes.  In the winter, you add on salt and chemicals used to treat the roads that can be irritating to your dog's feet. If left unnoticed, bacteria can grow and an open wound is the perfect breeding ground for disease.

In the winter, use a bowl of warm water to dip your dog's feet in and remove any chemicals and dry them with a towel. Get in a daily habit of cleaning them daily with a tissue, and using tweezers to remove any unwanted debris.

If your dog picks up a lot of debris, work on preventative measures. See if you there's anything you can change about your yard or avoid rougher sections of road when you take him for a walk.

Paw balm
Your pup’s paws will become cracked and dry over time. If something is not done about this, they’ll begin to bleed. Unfortunately, unless you know what is wrong, you may notice your pooch whimpering about what seems to be nothing at all. Oftentimes, their paws are in pain.

Fortunately, you can purchase puppy paw balm and lotion and use it to give your K-9 a little paw massage, which helps increase their circulations, which in turns aids healing.

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Ever struggle with a dog that runs away? Running away is not to be confused with roaming, which is a natural instinct to explore and look for fun things around the neighborhood - other dogs or kids to play with, find things to eat, and even discover a mate.

Spaying or neutering your dog may help with the roaming instinct; if not, your dog is likely be habitual in his roaming spots. Be there waiting for him and firmly tell him to "GO HOME." When he does return, praise him. While you may want to strangle him, coming home should always be a positive experience, to avoid turning roaming into running away.

If your dog is not in fact roaming, but actually running away it's because he's unhappy - possibly because he feels bored, abused, rejected or ignored after being left alone for most of the day without any interaction.

While most of us have to work, which leaves many dogs alone for hours each day, that doesn't necessary mean your dog is looking for an opportunity to slip away.  Here are seven things you can do to make sure your dog is happy, originally shared by Dog's Best Life:

1. Join an obedience or socialization class. It will reinforce your Alpha position and provide your dog with the canine company he craves, not to mention the special time shared with you.
2. Exercise together by walking, jogging, or bike riding with him at your side.
3. Have structured playtime…throw a Frisbee, toss a ball, have a treasure hunt. Dogs have a sense of security and respond positively to scheduled routines.
4. Schedule a special day and time each week to do something different. He will know what day it is and look forward to it. Make it an interesting adventure!
5. Take him for car rides, go to the dog park or beach. Take him with you whenever possible.
6. Surprise him with a special gift. Get him a new and challenging toy now and then.
7. Get him a kiddie pool to play in. Toss a few toys in it. Jump in yourself…nothing would please him more than the interaction you would be sharing.

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Many of would go crazy without our friends, they get us out of the house, make us laugh and leave us feeling relaxed and loved. It's not that different for dogs, who by instinct are pack animals. While they certainly love their humans and the companionship they provide, K-9 friends provide something different.

From the time puppies are born and become aware of their surroundings, their litter mates teach each other manners and basic rules. One of the most important lessons is biting: bite too hard and you will be ignored. Bite too often and you're ignored. The lessons they learn from their siblings (and K-9 pals throughout their life) will be transferred to their humans, which helps them curb some of their less desirable impulses.

As puppies grow they usually move on to games such as tug-of-war and wrestling. While these are games, they also carry an element of challenge and pack status with them, which is why many trainers will tell you never to play tug-of-war with your dog, as you are letting your leader of the pack status be challenged. However, this is where dog relationships have a place humans cannot match as dogs have no problem teaching a lesson in manners with a growl or a nip, something humans just can't pull off.

Beyond the manners lessons, sometimes a dog should have a chance just be a dog. Play with other dogs helps build their confidence, mental and physical health and keeps them in general high spirits.

While homes that have two or more dogs have a build-in friend, just about any dog will benefit from a romp at a dog park or time at doggie day care. It gives them time to let loose and have fun, and helps with their overall socialization.

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Holiday Tip:

If you consider your K-9 a member of the family, you’ll want him to partake in the festivities, but remember turkey bones can be a choking hazard for dogs, and access to holiday leftovers can leave him with an upset stomach, so make him a special treat of his own like these Thanksgiving Bones!

Ingredients:

2 lbs. ground turkey
2 eggs
2 cups cooked rice
8 oz. peas
3 carrots, diced
1 apple, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well by hand. On baking sheet, form into the shape of a large dog bone. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Let cool and serve.

If you happen to be looking for an addition to your family this Thanksgiving, allow us to introduce Archie.  This happy little guy radiates all the fun life has to offer and would be so thankful for a loving home. If you're looking for a little ray of sunshine, let us know!

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Known at one time as the African Lion Hound, the Rhodesian Ridgeback originated in South Africa where it was used as a guard dog and a lion hunter.

The breed standard was written in 1922, based on a Dalmatian, but the Rhodesian Ridgeback can trace its origins back to the Khoikhoi people that occupied the Cape Peninsula during the mid- 17th Century. Described as ugly, this lean, muscular dog with a distinctive length of hair growing along its back, was a hunters companion noted for its ferocity as a guard dog.

As European settlers made their way into this section of Africa, they brought a variety of dogs, including Bloodhounds, Greyhounds, terriers and foxhounds that crossed with the native African dog, resulting in the Boer hunting dogs, a forerunner to the modern Rhodesian Ridgeback.

In 1870 Reverend Charles Helm brought two ridged dogs to Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) where big-game hunter Cornelius van Rooyen bred them with his own dogs. The offspring were dogs with red coats and ridges, the foundation of a kennel that would develop dogs for the next 35 years that could "bay lions," that is hold lions as bay while hunters made the kill. These dogs were start of the modern Rhodesian Ridgeback.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are loyal and intelligent, if somewhat aloof to strangers. While they are protective of their families, these are dogs are more inclined to ignore rather than challenge a stranger. They are strong-willed and some have a bit of a mischievous side, and need early, consistent training; however, these dogs are often described as sensitive and will not do well with rough treatment, or heavy-handed training methods.

Positive, reward-based training, good socialization and consistency will allow a Rhodesian Ridgeback to become a happy member of the family, but may not be the best breed for first time dog owners. 

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If you have adopted a rescue dog, chances are your dog may already have a microchip to ensure he doesn't end up lost a second time.  Microchips have become a popular identification choice for dogs. They are permanent, relatively low in cost and can help reunite you with your pet if they get lost. The most important thing to know is that having one implanted is only half of the process.

Registering the microchip, and keeping it up to date is perhaps the most important part of the process. Registration is fast and easy, though there is a nominal charge, it puts you and your pet's personal information in the national database. Pet information typically consists of: name, photo, rabies and chip ID number and veterinarian contact.

For the chips to provide protection, you must keep your registration current. If you move or change phone numbers, be sure to update your profile.  So take a minute now to ensure that your pets microchip information is registered and up to date!

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November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month and in honor of older dogs everywhere we wanted to remind you of some the reasons that senior pets rule:

• You know what you’re getting. Older dogs are often easier to read as their personalities will be fully developed.  You’ll already know their grooming requirements and how big they get when fully grown.
• It’s easier to train them. That saying about older dogs learning new tricks is a myth. Older pets are calmer and better at focusing and impulse control. They are also more used to humans and it’s easier for them to understand what you’re asking.
• You’ll have fewer messes to clean up. It’s much more likely a senior dog will be housetrained, so you won’t need to worry as much about your floors or furniture.
• They aren’t as energetic, so you won’t need to be dragged along on a leash every time you go for a walk.
• They’re easier to handle. Grown-up pets don’t need constant attention, so you have more freedom to attend to your kids or do other things.
• They’re more adaptable and easier to incorporate into your family.
• After being at the shelter awhile, they will likely be very appreciative to have a home of their own.
• You could save a life. Older pets are often the least likely to get adopted and the first to be euthanized. They’ll pay you back every day in love.

We'd also love to introduce you to two of our favorite seniors:

If you can open your heart to these, or any of our other K-9s, give us a shout!

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It's October, which is one of our favorite months of the year, why you might ask? The leaves are falling, pumpkins abound, but most of all October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!!  Though we think about anytime is a good time to bring four legs of love into your life, October sees groups across the country working together to find 10 million animals a home, and raise awareness about what it means to bring home any animal.

A study commissioned by the ASPCA asked why people would surrender a dog found the following reason:

• 29% cited behavior problems
• 29% cited the family's housing situation
• 25% cited incompatibility with the family's lifestyle
• 15% cited lack of preparation of not meeting expectations

We know that these guys are awfully cute, and we would love to play match maker, but before we do, we do ask that you consider a few things:

• Are you ready to make a long-term commitment (up to 15 years)? Adopting a pet means being responsible for its health and happiness for the rest of his or her life.
• Is the animal I'm looking at right for my household? Energetic or strong dogs may not be a good fit for households that include young children or an elderly person, yet a small pet may be too delicate for children to play rough with. 
• Who will be the primary caretaker for the animal?  Making sure there is someone responsible for the pet helps ensure the pet's needs do not get lost in the shuffle of busy lives.
• Can I afford the animal? Not just the adoption fees, but vet bills, food, toys, and even training.

If you can confidently answer yes to these questions, then we have dogs of all ages, shapes, and sizes that we would love for you to meet including Bingo!

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It's back to school time for many of us, and if your K-9 is joining the ranks of those in classes around the country, consider taking along these homemade treats with tuna to keep his attention focused directly on you in the chaos of a class!

Tuna Training Treats
• 2 6-oz. cans tuna in water, do not drain
• 2 eggs
• 1 to 1 1/2 c. flour (rice flour is best, but any kind will do)
• Parmesan cheese

Mash tuna and water from cans in a bowl with a fork to get the clumps out.
Use a food processor or blender to liquefy, you may need to add a few extra drops of water.
Pour tuna into a bowl and add flour and eggs, mix until you achieve a consistency similar to cake mix. 
Spread the mixture into a greased pan and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, until the edge pull away and the texture is somewhat putty-like.
Use a pizza cutter to slice into tiny squares.

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Did you know that recent genetic research has been able to make headway into the evolution of dogs? Ultimately all dogs originate from the wolf, but scientist have been able to determine that four distinct dog groups began the evaluation into the various dog breeds we know today. The dogs that got everything started were:

In Asia the Shar Pei, Shiba Inu, Akita & Chow Chow

Artic: Malamutes, Siberian Huskies & Samoyeds

Central Africa’s Basenji

Middle East: Afghan Hounds & Salukis

If you’re a history buff, or love family trees and want to know your dog’s reach far back then allow us to introduce:

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