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Saving just one dog won’t change the world...but, surely, the world will change for that one dog...
JUNE 2016 the official speaking of dogs monthly newsletter
In this month’s newsletterDogs looking for homes ................................2 Ask the trainer ..............................................4 Bits & bites ....................................................5 Recent adoptions ..........................................7 Event recap ...................................................8 Father’s day .................................................10 In memoriam ..............................................11
About Speaking of DogsSpeaking of Dogs is a Toronto-based organization that launched in 2001 and is dedicated to educating and enlightening people about dogs through seminars, workshop forums, outreach and rescue. Our goal is to end cruelty, abandonment, mistreatment and homelessness of man’s best friend.
Speaking of Dogs Rescue is the operating name of Speaking of Dogs Rescue Program, a not-for-profit charitable corporation in the Province of Ontario.
Contact Speaking of Dogs1277 York Mills Road, Box 33508 Toronto, ON Canada M3A 3R5 Phone: 416-444-4190 | Fax: 416-444-7116 Email: [email protected] Web: www.speakingofdogs.com
Newsletter TeamEditor: Nancy Foran Design: Cathy Vandergeest at www.gawck.ca Contributors: Nancy Foran, Lorraine Houston, Kim Gladding and Mirkka Koivusalo
NewslettersIf you no longer want to receive our newsletter, email [email protected], with “unsubscribe” written in the subject line.
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Every year animal welfare groups publicize the dangers of leaving dogs in cars unattended, and yet every year dogs continue to suffer and die from heat stroke. The OSPCA offers these facts:
• Ifyourdoghassymptomsofheatstroke —such as excessive panting and drooling, listlessness, or unconsciousness—bring them to a veterinarian immediately.
• Dogshavealimitedabilitytosweatand can only withstand a temperature of 41°C for a very short time before irreparable brain damage or even death occurs.
• Ownerswholeavepetsunattended in vehicles may face charges under the Ontario SPCA Act or the Criminal Code of Canada.
Itonlytakesminutesforacartoturnintoacoffin.Ifyoucan’ttakeyourpetswith you when you leave your car, leave them at home where they are safe.
For more information about how you can keep your pets safe and what to do if you see a pet left unattended in a vehicle, please visit nohotpets.ca.
Don’t Cook Your Dog!
JUNE Is NatIoNal MICroChIppINg MoNth! Microchips are a great way to help locate your lost pet and
make sure they are returned to you. Make sure your pets are microchipped and that their records are up to date.
This stunning girl is Sasha, a four-year-old Bernese Mountain Dogmix.Shehasalovelynatureandishousetrained,goodwithother dogs, loves walks, and is not destructive when left alone.
Sasha is about 80 pounds of sweetness and affection. She uses both the backyard and walks to take care of her housetraining. This big girl has a big heart and lots of love to share.
We’vehadherassessedwithcats,andsheignoredthemwhenthey walked around her and did not chase or bark at them. She likes kids but may be too much dog, as she may knock down youngsters when playing or excited.
Sasha rides well in the car and is calm and relaxed. She would make a wonderful addition to any family, as her lovely, gentle nature always shines through. Can you give Sasha the forever home she so richly deserves?
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Diesel toy poodle
small, senior, male
Clifford hound mix
large, adult, male
fEatUrED Dog:
Sasha bernese mountain dog mix x-large, adult, female
Zoe shih tzu
small, senior, female
Rosie hound / vizsla mix
medium, adult, female
Jack australian cattle dog mix
medium, adult, male
A friend in need is a friend indeed
Without a doubt, a dog is a real friend. Our dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but they have one thing in common – they all need loving forever homes. Open your heart and your home to arescuedog.You’llbegladyoudid.For complete information about the adoption process, please visit www.speakingofdogs.com/adoption-process.
For more information on each dog, simply click on their name.
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Buster beagle
medium, young, male
Mylo pomeranian
small, adult, male
CaN YoU lEND a paw?Although we have a partnership with a doggy daycare, we do not have a physical shelter; our dogs are in-home fostered by caring, loving volunteers. Because of the way our rescue is structured, the only hands-on volunteer positionwithourdogsisfostering.Can’tfosterbutwanttohelpourdogs?Considerdonating new or gently used items for them. We are always in need of
• Gasgiftcards• GlobalPetFoodsorPetValugiftcards• Kongorothertreat-disensingtoys• Cannedanddryqualitydogfoods• Martingalecollars• Kurandabeds• ThunderShirts
Bradley labrador retriever / husky mix
large, young, male
Kuma akita / shepherd mix
large, senior, female
Dog DaYs of sCUgogWe’relookingforvolunteersforSpeakingofDogsRescue’sboothatDogDaysofScugog,Durham’slargest dog festival, happening on Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
DogDaysofScugogcelebrates theuniquebondthatexists between dogs and their people and hosts local breeders and various vendors.Ifyou’reinterestedinvolunteering,pleasecontactKim at [email protected].
rEsCUE Dog CalENDar photosSummer’snotyetofficiallystarted,butwe already have 2017 on the brain and are collecting photos for the Speaking ofDogsRescuecalendar!We’dlovetoinclude a photo of your special canine companion.
Idealphotoswouldnotincludepeoplebut can include a four-legged friend. Pictures should be 300 dots per inch (DPI)andatleast5inchesx7inchesin size, and they can be colour or black and white. Please email photos to [email protected].
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pUppIEs’ sENsItIvE lEarNINg stagEsA variety of species have been studied to investigate the positive effects of early socialization and exposure to new stimuli and their impact on development.Indogs,thishighlysensitive social learning stage has been found to fall between 7 and 14 weeks of age. As such, pups that remain in the breeder’sfacilityduringthisstageneedto be actively socialized with other breeds of dogs and need to be taken to different places. This period also coincides with the age when many pups are moved to their new homes, and this raises the potential for behavioural issues if the new owners do not handle the situation appropriately.
What’sanewpuppyownertodo?Classesand training with the breeder, a veterinarian or a professional and accredited dog trainer can help ease the transition.
Dogshaveaninbornpredispositionto a certain temperament, which can run the spectrum from a confident and pro-social attitude to one dominated by anxietyandneurosis.Researchsupportsthe concept that there is a strong inter-relation between temperament, environment, and learning stages that works to produce the mature animal.Inthecaseofdogs,ananxioustemperament may manifest itself in acts of aggression toward people or animals, which increases the risk of surrender.
Working with a young, developing puppy with gentle exposure to many different experiences during the period of5to14weeksofagehasbeenshownto be an effective and pro-active method of preventing behavioural problems. Positive early experiences can have a protective effect on the adult animal. Itisnotpossibletofullyrecreatethisimportant effect after 16 weeks of age.
Researchsuggeststhattheearlylearning period is a crucial factor in the development of brain architecture,
which provides for proper processing of novel stimuli and a reduction of stress behaviours. Without this exposure, the dog does not have the opportunity to build sufficient coping mechanisms, which can translate into fear or aggression in the adult animal. Animals that receive formal socialization classes during this stage have the opportunity to build a wide range of positive associations and thus are far more prepared to confidently handle real-world situations.
Since2008,theAmericanVeterinarySocietyofAnimalBehavior(AVSAB)has approved the outside socialization of pups as young as 10 days old, after having received their first set of shots and going to their new home. The maternal antibodies present and the effect of the first shots provide sufficient protection for experiences such as going out for a walk or going to puppy socialization classes in an accredited facility.
Researchdemonstratesthatunder-socialized dogs have difficulty accepting new experiences with confidence, with potentially long-term effects on their interpretation of everyday experiences such as meeting strangers, bikes, trucks, and other dogs.
Studies support the concept that participation in puppy socialization classesreducesadog’saggressionand increases their chances of staying in the home. There is a great deal of scientific evidence that supports the idea that social exposure in sensitive stages minimizes unwanted behaviours, particularlyanxiety.Introducinga heightened program of early socialization during the fear onset stage of 7–14 weeks of age has been shown to improveadog’sinteractionskillswithboth people and other dogs.
While formal training classes are generally deemed a positive experience, all classes are not based on the same learningprinciplesorqualityofinstruction. Classes that are overcrowded
orthatuseaversivetechniquescanhaveanegativeeffectonananimal’sperceptionof social arenas. Owners need to fully investigate local training facilities to determine their methods in advance. A well-versed owner can also provide their pet with the same level of exposure and positive training methods while not enrolling in a formal class.
Ownerswho’verescuedanadultdogcan still help their dog improve their confidence and willingness to explore their world by using the same principles that work so well with puppies. However, many rescue dogs are slower to accept new situations, as stress from change, previous learning experiences, and a potential lack of early exposure affects their current behaviour.
Keepinmindthat,whenexposing your dog to new experiences, you should break the experience down into small steps. As with puppies, youshouldalsomonitoryourdog’sbody language and respect the signals your dog is giving you during all interactions, never pushing them to continue in a situation that induces fear or stress. Anticipating that this may be a slow process for an adult dog and taking things one step at a time will reduce the stress for all involved.
Stay tuned to the newsletter for a future article from Lucinda, which will outline factors and methods geared specifically for the successful socialization of adult dogs.
Lucinda Glenny, MSc. Animal Behaviour, HBSc. Psych., CPDT-KA, owner and lead trainer of Canine Campus (caninecampus.ca)
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VeterinarianJonathan Mitelman ofVETSTorontoandKingstonRoadAnimalHospital has been found guilty of
professional misconduct by the College ofVeterinariansofOntario.
Looking for information about the many animals affected by the Fort McMurray fire and evacuation? Check out the Alberta SPCA.
Inthewakeofthe fire in Fort McMurray – and the response many had to the animals caught up in the sad events – the
Globe and Mail ran a rather thought-provoking editorial about the evolution ofhuman’sempathytowardandunderstanding of animals.
Check out these touching stories and handy tips about adopting a senior dog.
TorontoAnimalServices was happy to unveil the SNYP truck,Canada’sfirstmobile spay-neuter clinic!
This BBC report demonstrates why legal wolf culls are an ill-conceived conservation practice.
A Michigan State University study has uncovered that a rare but severe form of pulmonary hypertension that
was thought to only occur in humans is also found in dogs.
Video Bits and BitesThe OSPCA is running a summer campaign to help keep animals safe and healthy—and never unattended in
a vehicle. You can view and share their campaign video. No excuses. No hot pets.
This Canada AM segments looks at “life lessons learned from a very big dog” and the book Free Days with George.
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Simply click on a summary to be whisked away to the internet page where you can read the full story.
speaking of dogs has eye-catching branded swag
for sale on the cafe press website. everything from
t-shirts for you and t-shirts for your dogs to mugs, water
bottles, and water bowls!
Just visit www.cafepress.com/speakingofdogsrescue to see all the items available
and place your order. a portion of the price of every item sold goes to
speaking of dogs rescue.
walk or rUN for thE Dogs!The first annual Nutrience Furry Friends5KinBurlingtonishappeningonSunday,September11!It’safundraising race you can do by yourself orwithyourdog.SpeakingofDogsRescueisthrilledtobeoneoftherescues chosen to take part in this event. Come out for a day of fun and exercise and raise funds for the dogs in our care.
The race will take place at Spencer SmithParkonLakeshoreRoadinBurlington.RegisterbeforeJune30thfor the early bird price of only $30, and then collect pledges to help our dogs!Formoreinformationvisitwww.furryfriends5k.ca/event/burlington.
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hElp Us wIN thE grEat CaNaDIaN gIvINg ChallENgE!
FortheentiremonthofJune,foreverydollaryoudonatetoSpeakingofDogsRescuethrough ourCanadaHelpspage(minimum$3donationrequired),therescuewillbeautomaticallyentered
intoacontesttowina$10,000donationthroughtheGreatCanadianGivingChallenge(givingchallenge.ca).
All funds raised will go directly to the dogs, to help cover the costs of the many medical procedures ourdogsalltoooftenrequireaswellasmicrochips,food,supplies,andprofessionalgrooming.
VisitingourCanadaHelpsGivingPageistheeasiestwaytoofferfinancialsupporttoSpeakingofDogsRescue,andthismonth,evenasmalldonationjustmighthelpuschangethelivesofhundredsofdogs!
please visit our Canada helps giving page today:http://www.canadahelps.org/GivingPages/GivingPage.aspx?gpID=10262
As always, when you give to us through Canada Helps, we give back to you: a tax-deductible receipt will be issued directly from the site.
Thankyouforyourgenerosityandsupport!
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Happy TailsMay 2016 adoptions: A big thank you to our foster parents and our new adoptive guardians for helping give these loving dogs a second chance.
Timbitthanks minpinerieSnickers
StellyZeke
Lucinda
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BeautyBarney Baby
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YarD salE thaNks!While many people went up north fortheVictoriaDaylongweekend,SpeakingofDogsRescuewashavingitsannual giant yard sale. The donations poured in thanks to our generous supporters,andIanandLorrainemadeseveral trips around town to pick up items. We were very grateful to have a group of hard-working volunteers help out from Thursday through Sunday.
Thank you to our weekend volunteers: PattiA.,StaceyD.,MicheleS.,JackieandDonS.,KathyC.,RossT.,DianneS., Michaela S., Melanie S., Yuri, Sara H.,AllieL.,MoniqueL.,EvgueniaP.,GerryB.,LindaK.,GailR.,CynthiaM.,SharonP.,DixieR.,andKatherineP. Special thank you to Lindsay B. and LorraineandIanH.forvolunteeringsomany hours. Thanks also to everyone wholentustables,includingDawn,who brought seven tables. The yard sale was a huge success and raised over $4,000 to help our dogs get the care they need and find their forever homes.
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woofstoCk wags aND wIgglEsBeautiful weather had the two-legged and four-legged fans out for Woofstock, andtrafficattheSpeakingofDogsRescueboothwassteady.ThankstoKatieS.,KathyB.,GarimaS.,LindaK.,EvgueniaP.,JoanB.,KathyR.,GailR.,PattiA.,MoniqueL.,SharonP.,KatherineP.,andDianneS.Specialthanks to Lorraine and Lindsay, who hauled everything to the park, set up the booth, and then packed it all up the nextafternoon.ThanksalsotoKatieS.andGabeandLorneT.forraisingfundsandtakingpartintheGreatK9Race/ScavengerHunt.theyneedandfind their forever homes.
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SpeakingofDogsRescuewouldliketothankallofourfosterdads,whogivetheirtime and energy to help our dogs prepare for life in their forever home. When a dog goes to that forever home, these amazing foster dads open up their home to a newdoginneedofloveandstability.Rescuingdogsisabigjob,anditwouldbeimpossible to give these dogs their second chance without our amazing foster dads.
Thanks foster dads, from everyone and all the dogs at Speaking of Dogs Rescue
Daisyloved by phoebe, nevin
and foster mom samantha
adopted february 2016
passed april 30th 2016
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Buddieloved by kelly pollock and peg everall adopted march 2012 passed may 2016
Mackieloved by brenda Jean lycett and family
adopted may 2005
passed april 30, 2016 Denverloved by patty, luan, edwin, nigel, caitlyn & larissa
forever in foster since January 2016 passed may 2016
Gretchenloved by the prisor family
adopted february 2009
passed may 2016
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Elsieloved by emily fisher and Jennifer durst adopted July 2010 passed may 2016
Angelloved by sue and buddy skinner
forever in foster since february
passed may 2016
Sadieloved by tas staff, natalie and lorraine passed may 12, 2016