Trained Goldfish!
Click here

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NANCY ROYCE!
Hooray Hooray for the 8th of May!

RUFF REVUE ON KXLY!
If any of you are up very early tomorrow (Friday May 9), Murungu and some of his buddies
from the Ruff Revue will be dancing on KXLY between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m!!
Not sure how it will work, we will probably be the fillers between newsbytes.
And of course, there are no guarantees as to how it will go.
Murungu is no more of a morning person than I am... Why did I volunteer for this?
Oh, and if anyone is sleepless at 430 a.m. I could use a wake-up call!
Thanks, Diana

Our DVR didn't, so I missed it. (Are you surprised I was snoring?)
So, if anyone recorded it, please share! Nancy Z says,
"Karen & Raven; Diane & Oliver; Pam & Mena; Diana & Murungu; and Dewey and I were there."
The interview was about the Cheney Mayfest, so not a lot about the RR. But a great op anyway.

Kathy Sdao Seminar - June 26-27 (Thurs/Fri) Seattle
Improve your "I-Cue" - Learn the Science of Signals

Great article - Click here

Photos from The Ruff Revue in Corvalis
click here!
Thanks, Teri!

We're back from Clicker Expo in Kentucky!
Pat and I had a great time! Now to plan a date
to share what we learned! Vote for a date?

Potluck - Southern Comfort Food!!

Sunday, May 4th - 4:30!!

Pat is bringing Corn Puddin!
Kim is bringing MISSISSIPPI MUD PIE!! YUM!!

I'm still thinking on it ... a good mint julep recipe maybe?
Maybe just some "sweet tea"
(We tasted Kentucky Bourbon - *shudders*)

From Cathy:
How about a Friday night soon?? Maybe April 25th or perhaps May 2nd? I could do either!

From Carol:
April 25th I will be at the circus with my grandson, but May 2nd works for me!

From Kim:
I think May 2 works for me! Just planning to pick up my race number for Bloomsday, but that is the only thing I have on my calendar right now. :o)

From Pat:
Oh, too bad. I can't meet on May 2nd, or at least the filming schedule has me way south of town from 4:30 - 6:30. I could come straight from there, if that is the best time for everyone else, which so far it sounds like it is. But considering that she wants evening light in the sky, and knowing that 6:30 is too soon for that, (which you'd think she might have noticed) and knowing how other movie shoots have gone, I'm guessing that there would be a good chance I wouldn't make it until a few hours later. I can meet the 25th or May 4th. Sorry.

From Nancy Z-
I can't do May 2 because I have a social obligation with some of my charges from the circus.... I mean, work. I could drag myself in later on May 4, after Bloomsday. Don't adjust on my account, though! I just sent this as an FYI that if it is May 2, I won't be there. Z

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Q of the week
Cathy poses this question to the group:
Toby, 11 mo Lab x NM

My dog is extremely destructive. He eats anything ... Eats, not chews. I am very concerned that he is headed towards a surgery for bowel obstruction if I can't get him to stop. He is currently separated from my older dog during the day due to his destructive behavior. He is much calmer with the other dog present, however destructive. He also is a poop eater with the only deterrent being a remote shock collar that works most of the time although he continually tries. I hate using the collar, however this appears to be the only thing that works (have tried changing food, placing things in the food, using a leash, etc).

Your answers!

View answers here
hooray for Pat and Kathie W for their great answers!

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Friends of the Centennial Trail
TAILS ON THE TRAIL
May 17, 10AM, City Mission Park
Check in 9:30AM - click HERE for pdf entry form
for more info email friends@spokanecentennialtrail.org

SPOKANE MOUNTAINEERS & HIKING WITH DOGS!
Deep Creek Canyon Dog Friendly Hike - Day Hike
Sunday, May 18, 1:00PM
Riverside State Park Camp Seven Mile

Mt. Spokane Dog Friendly Hike - Day Hike
Saturday, June 7, 1:00PM
Rosauers at the Y at 12:15 or Hairpin Turn Parking Lot at 1:00PM

For more information, contact Karen Jurasin - 624-3150

FREE SEMINAR
DISASTER TRAINING!
Training Topic: All Animals - All Disasters
June 19, 2008 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
at Washington State University, room #241
in the Academic Center located at 600 N. Riverpoint Blvd, downtown Spokane
Open to animal control officers, community members, emergency services personnel,
animal welfare organizations, veterinarians, city planners, elected officials, members of the media.
Kim is going!

Hey, Ann-Luise! Hope you are recovering well from your surgery?

Big thanks to everyone who helped cover the REI "Paws on the Patio":
Cathy, Pat, Dana, Nancy Z, Judy C, Pam Reef (who did I forget?)

Congrats to all our Ruff Revue peeps who competed at Corvallis last weekend
The following competed and titles and awards earned by several!
Anna, Sadie, Petunia, Georgie, Baca, Ollie, Murungu - who did I miss?
Great job guys!!
When the video of the weekend is out, let us know and we'll plan a Sunday to watch it!

From Terry Ryan:
“Coaching People to Train Their Dogs”
Last Call: Registration deadline for the workshops “Coaching People to Train Their Dogs” is April 15, 2008.
Course I - July 14-July 18, 2008
Course II - July 20-July 24, 2008
We will be working from the second edition of the “Coaching. . .” book. The original printing sold out more quickly than we had imagined. Folks are saying the book and course are very helpful in preparation for taking the CPDT test. I have some fun new exercises planned for both the chicken and dog work in Course II. More information appears on our website. Contact me if you have questions. Feel free to cross post!
Sequim is beautiful in the summer. - Terry terry@legacycanine.com

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AWESOME STUDY!
Study Correlates Food Rewards with Positive Responses during Training

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Jean Donaldson in Victoria BC in October
"Dog Behaviour - The Science Made Accessible"
October 4 & 5, 2008 ~ 9 AM - 5 PM each day
The latest and most accurate information, made crystal clear and understandable but not all dumbed down.

· Demystification of Nature-Nurture questions (in English until you really get it)
· Genetics and domestication - the fascinating ways these impact behavior
· Evolution by Natural Selection - "The Single Best Idea Anybody Ever Had" (Daniel Dennett) and why it is the key to all (every last bit of…) behavior
· The Four "F"s of animal behavior and their specifics in dogs
· Thinking like an evolutionary biologist about fear and aggression
· What the heck is play? Refereeing play
· What are dogs' strong cognitive domains, or brain-power modules
· Ask your Most Burning Question
· Oodles of practical pointers along the way
· Oodles of fun· Oodles of head-exploding information

Although this seminar has been approved for 13 CEU credits by the Certification Council of Pet Dog Trainers, the subject matter will appeal to everyone interested in knowing what makes dogs tick.

Host: Victoria City Kennel Club Location: Victoria, University of Victoria, Cadboro Commons Building Dates:


Lunch is not included in the cost, but can be purchased in the cafeteria in the same building.
Health regulations and university policy do not permit attendees to supply their own food or beverages.

Cost:$225 (GST included) - 2 days until September 5
$275 (GST included) - 2 days after September 5
$150 (GST included) - 1 day

Further Information: contact Marilyn Harris gmharris@pacificcoast.net
Registration Form: click on the link to download a form.

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UPDATED HANDBOOKS - NO FOLDERS!
The new order of books have a yellow section in the back
with all the handouts and homework sheets previously in the folder.

The only inserts are the kid rules, make-up info,
and flyer about the Behavior 101 lectures.

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Dogs First Week

Often there are one or two who didn't catch the part of the confirmation that says
"people only week one." Do not make them feel bad. Welcome them and their dog
and get them settled in with a stuffed Kong to keep them busy. I bring this up again
as I had a past student registering a new puppy today who wanted to clarify that his
puppy wasn't supposed to come week one - because he "remembered a poor
woman being 'ridiculed' for bringing her dog week one" when he attended before
and he "wanted to be sure it didn't happen to him." While I realize that no one really
'ridiculed' anyone, if it stood out to this fellow as such, we need to always be
mindful of how others perceive what is said. Positive with people and puppies!!

If a dog is shy, I will recommend that the student bring it to week one to get in
an extra day to acclimate the dog to the class room before the rest arrive week two.

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BEHAVIOR 101
Instructors who would like to sit in on ANY of the Behavior Lectures
are welcome, FREE, as often as you would like to attend.

Be sure to let your students know that
Friday March 7th at 6:30 is What is My Dog Saying?
Leadership will be the 14th and
Friday the 21st is the new
Positive Solutions for Problem Behavior class!

The body language lecture is ever changing with new video -
even if you've seen it before, you'd see new stuff if you come again!

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CONGRATULATIONS, CATHY & HILDE AND KIM & MACK!
They passed their CGC on Sunday!!

Thank you, Kim for stocking pet supplies for me!!
And did you see the store room? Awesome job, Kim! THANK YOU!!

Congratulations Laura! She got her SAFER assessment certification!
(Safety Assessment For Evaluating Rehoming)

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SUE AND BRIAN
From Linda Hider:
Hello Everyone, Susan asked me to let everyone know about some recent developments.
As many of you know, Brian has not been feeling well lately. He had a colonoscopy recently.
At that time they found a tumor which is probably malignant. The doctors will be doing further
tests in the next few days to determine a course of treatment. I'm sure that all of you join me
in letting Brian and Susan know that our thoughts and prayers are with them.
On a brighter note they have a new addition to the family.
They went to Montana this weekend and brought back Tilly,
an 8 week old, 17 pound German shepherd puppy.
She's got lots of drive and is keeping everyone entertained.

Update:
Hello everyone, We would like to thank every one for their support and understanding.
It has been a scary time for us, but the good news is that Brian's CAT scans showed no other tumors. The one in his colon is a moderatley differentiated cancer. (Which isn't too bad as cancers go).
They should be able to resect that piece and hopefully he will not require more treatment.
It is a type that responds to treatment if needed. The surgeon will biopsy a variety of places to
check and let us know. Brian meets with the surgeon on the 5th. It is the same doctor that did
the really extensive work on me. I know how well I turned out after 3 surgeries, so we are
comfortable that Brian is in good hands. We will keep you updated as we know more.
We are very thankful that it is not as bad as it could have been. Susan and Brian

Make-ups
I just can't be a hard ass when it comes to make-ups. Cathy is available or you can
schedule private make-ups with your students for $25 per 1/2 hour on Sundays or whenever.
But if your student is able to make it to another class that week, they are still welcome
to drop in to another class to pick up missed classes.

WIND AND SIGNS
Our sign out front got blown down by the wind and we are waiting on the
repair people to fix the bent frame so we can get it back up. This makes us hard to find
in the dark with new classes starting next week. Hopefully this will be resolved soon.
They are also supposed to be eliminating the grafitti on our south wall as well.

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Great Article! - Milan & Dunbar

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Golden Door update
It's going to be shown at the Tribecca FilmFestival in April!
THE TRAILER!

Cool story on "Live Science" online:
"Dogs Do Well on Computers"

And this is so cool ... hmmm ... kittengarten classes ...
Cat agility classes

 

T-shirts on Cafepress

Kim emailed asking for the links to the shirts -
in case anyone else was wondering, here they are!

Old styles and a couple of new ones:
If I could figure out how to make them transparent,
they would look better on the dark shirts - so far I am not that talented.

http://www.cafepress.com/ditrsagelogo
http://www.cafepress.com/ditrdesigns
http://www.cafepress.com/ditrstuff
http://www.cafepress.com/ditrdarklogo
http://www.cafepress.com/ditrlogo
http://www.cafepress.com/ditrlabel

If we got enough people together to make 15 items of one logo,
we could get "bulk rate pricing" - it's not a huge difference,
we got a few people who wanted stuff last time -
maybe we can try again after Christmas?

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2008 Advanced schedule
Here are the results of the hard work at the meeting!

Please go over the dates carefully and let me know if I messed anything up!

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New Ideas for Next Year!
One of the best parts of going to a conference is sitting around networking with other
trainers. Terry Ryan mentioned some things she is doing that sound interesting
in regards to offering 1/2 hour private tutoring for students.
Terry just covers class lesson catch-up, not behavior counseling stuff.
Trish King provides private sessions at her shelter - training and behavior.
Of course, new ideas require trainers to carry them out!

Make-ups.
Terry doesn't offer make-ups. If a student misses class, they can't just drop in somewhere else.
To make sure they don't fall behind, she offers 1/2 our private sessions. I think she said
they charge $25 for the 1/2 hour. My thought is that there are a lot of people who miss class
"just because" they forgot or had a drop-in visitor - not due to actual illness. Having them
pay for the alternative option to get their missed class info sounds like a great idea.
I don't think it would necessarily need to be "private" - we could combine for a Puppy/Headstart
make-up or Prep make-up and have more than one family in attendance - semi-private?

Private one-on-one help.
Have you ever had a student come up after class and ask "do you ever give private help?"
Sometimes they just aren't getting it or their dog is so distracted that the lesson is lost.
I think there are a lot of people who would jump at the chance for a private one-on-one lesson.

My thought is perhaps on a Sunday afternoon (and/or weekday afternoon?) an instructor could
spend a couple of hours at the Ruff House and make a little extra $ and help a few extra students.
We could have a single instructor who wanted to be "the Sunday person" or rotate and pre-arrange
who would teach on which Sunday, etc. Or reserve spots to work with your own students.
I'm thinking maybe a white board on the wall at the RH for student sign-up? Pre-pay, no refunds.
1/2 hour time slots would be scheduled back to back. If they are late, they lose whatever time
they missed. They have to leave on time because the next scheduled student is waiting to come in.
What to charge - how to market it - how to make it work?
Thoughts?

Here's what I've come up with so far.

Free Puppy Socialization Sessions?
For people who are pre-registered and paid for Preschool/PK and want
some extra social experience and for those currently enrolled who want extra social time.
1/2 hour sessions on a drop-in basis.

Polishing Class - Advanced ongoing class.
This wasn't from the conference - Diane & Nancy agreed to do this before we left. ;-)
This revolving advanced class will be held on Thursday nights at 7:30PM. Advanced students
(FS grads & higher) who want to come play/practice - can register for 4 week blocks that they can use as it
suits their schedule. So the class will be comprised of new faces and changing numbers,
not the same faces for a month. 1 hour sessions on a start when you register basis.
This class needs a cute name ...

Cool webpages -

Fish training school

BF Skinner on You Tube!

More operant conditioning on You Tube

TAGteach and young boy - You Tube

TAGteach and gymnasts - You Tube

Q of the Week!

Febreeze Noticeables
ok, it's a new ad on primetime TV for a plug-in air freshener.
What behavioral concept is this room freshener developed around?

[The plug-in has two reservoires, with two different alternating scents.
It cycles turning one scent on for awhile and then switches to the other scent.]

Part two:

Yes, another commercial!
The Dyson Slim commercial - what behavioral concept explains
why my resident dogs no longer respond, but now ignore the squeaky toy noises while
the visiting pup alerts and paces around the television?

[The ad shows someone using the vacuum for a variety of uses,
(rug, stairs, hard floor, etc) each change in setting, the
vacuum "sound" is another pitch of recorded squeeky toy noise.]

Cathy has jumped in with her answers ... any one else??
Yay! Kim has responded with a couple of good guesses
and Pat, who is taking her CPDT soon - good luck, Pat!

Here are multiple choice options:

A. Desensitization
B. Habituation
C. Adaptation
D. Learned Irrelevance

It takes a "scientific study" to make the obvious "real"
article

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Cutest puppy name to cross my desk:
(and I thought Butterbean was cute ...)
"Aurora Boredwithoutus"

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BOB BAILEY CHICKEN WORKSHOPS Several Times in 2008
Legacy Canine Behavior & Training Center, Sequim.
For more info on these courses: www.legacycanine.com info@legacycanine.com

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Dr. Ray Coppinger & Ken McCort Demystify Evo Devo!
Live in Austin, Texas February 15-17, 2008
Evo-Devo (Evolutionary Development) A new field is rapidly developing within what we think of as Animal Behavior. As geneticists and neurobiologists dig deeper into what makes an animal behave the way it does, the genes and nerves are revealing the importance of the environment during all stages of development. The new field is called Evolutionary Development, affectionately known in academic departments as Evo Devo. The familiar nature/nurture discussions are no longer relevant. Science has gone beyond such questions as, "Does the nurturing of an animal determine its outcome or is its future written in its genes?" "Are Rottweilers an aggressive breed, inheriting genes that should be outlawed?"

Attend this 3-day seminar and you, too, can be on the cutting edge of the latest biological discoveries!
Other topics to be discussed are:
Natural History of the Dog
The Ethology of Dogs
Dog Cognition
Emotions of the Dog

CEUs CCPDT: 17.5 CEUs IAABC: Pending

Prices Early Bird Discounts: If you register before November 1, 2007, the price is $270.00 for three days, $220.00 for two days, or $110.00 for one day. Regular Price: November 1 or later, the price is $300.00 for three days, $250.00 for two days, or $125 for one day. For more information visit www.raisingcanine.com Susan Smith, CPDT

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spcaLA is proud to present DR. PAM REID, PH.D., CAAB
Los Angeles, CA area February 3, 2008 –
SAVING SHELTER DOGS; Evaluation, Enrichment & Behavior Rehabilitation February 4 & 5, 2008 –
TRAIN ON THE CUTTING EDGE: Advanced Training Theory for Top Achievers 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. each day
Sunday February 3, 2008 Reduced rate for Shelter and Rescue Staff & Volunteers
spcaLA P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village & Education Center
7700 East Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90815

For full seminar details and to register please visit our website at www.spcaLA.com
If you have specific question please email training@spcaLA.com or call 800-spcaLA 1 Ext. 260.
Pemission to cross-post. Jill-Marie O'Brien Dir. Animal Training & Behavior Services spcaLA.com

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DogSeminarsDirectory.com
Our goal is to list all the Dog Seminars throughout the world. The information is cross- referenced, and you may access the seminars, conventions, conferences, telecourses, camps, or cruises in four ways: Subject Location Speaker Date We invite hosts and speakers to add your *Seminar* or a *Featured Speaker* to the listings. This site is becoming an indispensable tool for dog professionals -- trainers, groomers, pet sitters, groomers, etc. -- because it is the ONLY site that lists ALL the seminars!
www.dogseminarsdirectory.com

Terry Ryan Legacy Camps

Terry emailed to ask me to be sure and let you all know about her upcoming training seminars.
Bob Bailey is retiring in 08, so these will be some of his last chicken camps.

Courses at Legacy - 2008:
Bailey (Chicken) I, II, III, IV Coaching I and II
Karen Pryor Clicker Academy
Poultry in Motion
TAGteach

www.legacycanine.com

AWESOME TRAINER RESOURCE!
It was on the Clicker Expo e-list yesterday:
http://abrionline.org/
Animal Behavior Resources Institute, Inc.

Article - Pet Dog Professionals using the GL headcollar in their practice

Positive Trainer Passes
I just heard on a web list that Patty Ruzzo (good friend and training partner to Leslie Nelson)
passed away on May 4th. Here is her obituary. She was only 56 - apparently complications from a stroke.
Her video "The Power of Positive Training" with Ted Turner & Leslie Nelson is in our RH library.
What an awesome quote in tribute to her memory by Suzanne Clothier:
"In the darkness of your grief, may you hear a quiet thumping in every direction. It is the sound of
tails wagging around the world, a sort of dog applause for a great spirit who gave so much."

New articles in the Behavior FAQ section
Anticipation
Mounting
Marking
Does your dog get enough exercise?
Outdoor fun with your dog
When does adolescence begin?
The problem with punishment
(no, it's not Stan, it's his sister on set during filming)

ARTICLES ABOUT DOG FOOD RECALL:
The following articles are posted on the main page of the DITR website
so you can refer your students who ask for more information.

PET FOOD RECALL - WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW (AND DO)

AVMA LIST OF RECALLED PET FOODS
NATURAL BALANCE DOG FOOD RECALLS VENISON PRODUCTS
MSNBC ARTICLE ABOUT MELAMINE
WHOLE DOG JOURNAL
MENU FOODS RECALL LIST
FDA ARTICLE
ROYAL CANIN RECALL

More great quotes:
"You should be at least as smart and active as the dog you choose."
-an announcer at Westminster

"The click doesn't end behavior, it begins the reinforcement cycle." - Jesus Rosales-Ruiz

"In my opinion, it is "just management" if the only time the behavior is prevented is when you control it.
"Training" occurs when the animal controls the behavior, and that behavior is reduced
(in frequency, strength, etc.) (or increased)." - Stacy Braslau-Schneck

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Behavior: anything that the animal does that you can see.
Soap Box: a platform for saying stuff loudly that you think other people need to hear
Expert: someone with a convincing opinion to share.
Professional: someone who gets paid for it.

- from Positive Petzine - a free online resource for dog owners and trainers.

Familiar faces on TV!
Check it out!

Horse freestyle

amazing to watch!

Top ten breeds registered by AKC for 2006

1. Labrador
2. Yorkie
3. German Shepherd
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Dachshund
7. Boxer
8. Poodle
9. Shih Tzu
10 Miniature Schnauzer

New DITR logo shirts available on Cafepress!
Go here to order

also in reverse logo

a side note - I got my women's long sleeve and they run on the small side and are
a slightly stretchy blend rather than 100% cotton. I got a medium and it's
a little snug through the hips - but shorter in length which is nice for us shorter peeps.
The men's long sleeve & sweatshirts are Hanes cotton and run a little large. If that helps!

(If we get together a minimum of 15 of the same item, we can get a bulk discount.)

Nancy Z, Judy C and Kathie W have all expressed interest in adding to a bulk order.
Tell me what shirts you are interested in and I will start a tally list on the RHN.
If / when we get to 15 of a style, I'll put in the order.

(Or you can order directly from the cafepress site (links above). *S*)

TALLY:
Judy wants a dark long sleeved women's T & an ash grey sweatshirt

Kathie W wants a Womans long sleeve T (light) Womans long sleeve T (dark)
Mens long sleeve (light) Mens T (dark) Tote bag, Lg mug

ALSO window decals and magnets:
Let me know if you would like the ditr logo for your car window, or a magnet
like the one that is on the RH refrigerator. Decals are $5, magnets are $10.
I can also get additional Ruff Revue window decals or as magnets, also.
Email if you want to order any!

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Have you been to the Behavior FAQ section of the website lately?
There are many new articles and updates and new links & photos on old ones.
It's always a good refresher when answering students' questions
and so you will know what topics are there and can direct the students to them.

OH for Pete's Sake!
Pedigree Dog food website behavior article:
"How to keep your place as pack leader"

How many things can you get this dog to do?
Trick dog

Practice your clicker timing

Excellent articles:
Myths and Legends in Animal Behavior: From the Past and Present
Karen L. Overall, MA, VMD, PhD, DACVB, ABS Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist

KAREN OVERALL'S BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION PROGRAM
Protocol for Relaxation

Interdog Aggression: What are the warning signs?
Karen Overall - DVM news magazine

DOG FANCY article is out!
I was interviewed a few months back by Cherie Langlois.
The article is entitled "Winter Games" and is on page 17 in the Nov 2006 issue.

Shirts!

Several people have asked me about DITR shirts, so here are the cafe press links:

http://www.cafepress.com/ditrlogo
http://www.cafepress.com/baxterlogo
http://www.cafepress.com/angelpuppy
http://www.cafepress.com/bennystuff

Awesome website full of behavior links from Australia

Swiffer warning - Urban Myth
Scroll down for statement from the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center.

Dog Flu
Check out this article in case any of your students ask.
I find it perplexing that the first lead sentence is "A new, highly contagious and
sometimes deadly canine flu is spreading in kennels and at dog tracks around the
country, veterinarians said yesterday." But then later in the article quotes a veterinarian saying,
"The hysteria out there is unbelievable, and the misinformation is incredible," said Dr.
Ann E. Hohenhaus, chief of medicine at the Animal Medical Center in New York."

update from Lisa: "I talked to Dr. Wood and asked her about it and her response
was, "It is nothing. I just got some information about it from WSU and it is nothing
to worry about" Typical panic, hysteria and distorted facts.

New policy change regarding xfers/make-ups:

Should an emergency or illness occur, please call as early as possible to
make arrangements for transfer to a future class.
Transfers must be taken within 60 days. No refunds after week 2.

RIPPLES ON A POND
This time from Iowa:
Hello, Your web site and articles on dog behavior rock! I am president (volunteer position) of Animal Welfare Foundation of Iowa, a nonprofit organization committed to helping dogs in counties without animal shelters. Would it be acceptable to reprint one of your articles, giving credit as you outline on your site, in each issue of our e-newsletter? Some people no doubt print and read it, others read it on. Just making sure this is acceptable. Thanks! -- Nancy Crist, Copywriter/Public Relations Specialist

Article Thanks
Hi there! I was looking for another article and came across your website. I am very impressed and particularly like the article about the overstimulated hyper dog as I am the "proud" owner of an easily excited, immature nearly 5 yo Welsh Springer spaniel who I attempt to do competitive obedience with. While I have been doing some of the things you suggest, it is good to see a whole programme and I will use it. I also plan to print off some of the other articles for people in my obedience classes. Jo Miller Invercargill, New Zealand

It all comes back around *S*
Hi, I am sure you don't remember me but I visited Diamonds in the Ruff Back in about 2000. I was being trained under Liz Droege with PETsMART. I will never forget the Positive influence that the Ruff House and Liz had on me. The access to Books and videos got me started down the correct path. I continued training at PETsMART in Montana until a little over one year ago, when I moved to Wyoming and started my own program in a community with few dog trainers. I now teach a variety of classes at my home and at several local small towns. Thanks

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