pet junction sept 2011

Animal Behavior, Animal Hospitals, Animal Rescue, Birds, Bird Supplies, Boarding, Boutiques, Cages, Cat Art, Cat Grooming, Daycare, Dog Art, Dog Parks, Dog Training, Dog Walking, Dog Waste Removal, Exotic Animal Medicine, Exotic Animals, Grooming, Holistic Care, Pet Food, Pet Portraits, Pet Resorts, Pet Shops, Pet Sitting, Puppy Training, Veterinarians, Wildlife Rehabilitation

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88 No More No, “No” can be a powerful word, but are you using it in an ineffective way?

80 All About Greyhounds, thinking of adopting? Here’s everything you need to know to save a racer.

74 PJ’s Love List: Cool stuff for pets that we just love! And we know you will too!

16 Companion Parrot Ownership: What you Need to Know, Parrots are complex beings, find out just how complex.

28 Why We Scratch, what IS all that scratching about?

73 Top 10 Poisons in the Kitchen, The kitchen can be a deadly place for your pet, learn what to keep away from him.

40 FIVE Simple Way to help Wildlife, What to do when you stumble upon wildlife that needs your help...or doesn’t.

38 Ending the Euthanasia Cycle, how you can join the movement to STOP shelter euthanasia.

52 If Anything Happened to you, What Would Happen to Them? Do you have a plan? Follow these guidelines to formulate one.

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September 2011 - March 2012inside

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24 Hour emergency services - Birds AnimAl Assisted tHerApy AnimAl HospitAls (see Also Veterinarian) AnimAl reHAbilitAtion bird stores boArding - Bird boArding - dogs (Cats as noted) boutiques - Bird boutiques - online boutiques - Pets dog dAy cAre gourmet dog bAkery grooming - Birds grooming - dogs (Cats as noted) grooming - MoBile grooming - sChools pet contAinment & AvoidAnce pet cremAtion pet deli pet Friendly ApArtments pet rAmps pet rescue pet sitting pet WAste cleAn up reAltors trAining - dogs veterinAriAns - AViAn veterinAriAns - exotiC (small Mammals) veterinAriAns - MoBile veterinAriAns - offiCes (see Animal hospitals)

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one of my favorite poems is by an unknown author (the best ones often are) and the poem is simply called

Don’t Quit. there is a line in that poem that has become a sort of mantra in my life and it goes, “Life is queer with its twists and turns, as every one of us sometimes learns.” that line pops into my head every time something completely unexpected happens. i can not tell you how many times that line has popped into my mind during the course of working on Pet Junction, from start to finish.

about 13 years ago Jackie and i started our publishing careers and nine years ago we published a magazine called the Pet Planet magazine. as business progresses, things change. there were some other avenues of publishing we wanted to explore so it seemed the best way to do that was to find Pet Planet a “new family” so to speak. And though we threw ourselves into our new project, our hearts still belonged to South Florida’s pet community.

Five years ago, i never thought i would be writing this note for a new pet publication, published by allen-Branca media Company, inc. but, life is queer with its twists and turns.

i can’t tell you how excited all of us here at allen-Branca media Company, inc are to bring this pet resource guide to our incredible South Florida pet community! it has been a humbling experience to be welcomed back with open arms by so many of our old friends. We appreciate your kindness and warmth more than you will ever know. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us bring this much needed resource guide to our community’s pet people. Your support will save lives, of that i have no doubt.

A Note From the Publishers

Shelly Allen and Picasso

Jackie Branca and Carmy

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So, what is Pet Junction? Pet Junction is so much more than a directory! Inside you will find all kinds of great information that will help to enhance your pets life. Sharing our lives with companion animals ourselves, we know how important information is and we know how important it is to have it right at your fingertips.

Inside you will find a vast array of pet related businesses eager to serve you, as well as “easy to follow” categorical listings. in each listing, you will find each businesses name, address, phone number, email, website urL, and the page number their ad appears on.

aside from business listings and advertisements (which paid for the publication, so please support the advertisers), you’ll find; a fairly large list of pet friendly apartments, pet friendly restaurants and pet rescue groups. You’ll also find a series of pet related articles with great information on how to better care for your pets. one article we are particularly proud to present in this issue is Ending the Euthanasia Cycle. We firmly believe that it can be done and we sincerely hope after reading this information you will too.

We have also included a large selection of fun pet facts, quotes, and jokes to keep you laughing all the way through the resource guide. make sure you look for those throughout the book!

our goal for Pet Junction is to be your one stop shop for everything pets in South Florida. With your help we know we can accomplish that goal. it’s like my mother always said, “many hands make light work.” all you have to do is use the advertisers contained herein and let them know you saw them in Pet Junction. after all, Pet Junction is Where Pets and People intersect!

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WHERE PETS & PEOPLE INTERSECTP.O. Box 50111 • Lighthouse Point • FL • 33074 • [email protected]

954 - 815 - 3220, 954 - 829 - 1982

Publisher: Allen-brAncA MediA coMPAny, incManaging directors Shelly Allen, Jackie Branca

senior editor Shelly Allenresearch Alicia Polacek

contributing Writer Sarah Evanscontributing Writer Hannah Sentenac

contributing Writer Susan Claire, CPDTcontributing Writer Wildlife Care Center

contributing Writer Peggy Adams Animal Rescue Leaguecontributing Writer Hollydogs Greyhound Adoption

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director of sales Jackie Branca sales Associate Amanda Pearl

internet sales Associate Lindsey Peppar

2011 Copyright here and abroad of all editorial content is held by the publishers of Pet Junction. Reproduction whole or in part is forbidden without prior written consent from the publisher. Publisher may not be held liable or responsible in any way for any actions

ensuing from advertisements or content.

distribution Tri-County Distribution Services

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breNdA’s birds324 NE 3rd AveDelray Beach, 33444561 - 278 - 5394www.BrendasBirds.com(See Our Ad On Pg. 23)

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it never ceases to amaze me how many people approach me when i am out and

about with my 12 year old umbrella Cockatoo who begin with, “i used to have a (insert type of parrot here) but i had to get rid of it because (insert excuse here).” i’ve heard every excuse in the book of why a person has had to “get rid of” their parrot as if the parrot were some throw away object that didn’t matter much. every time some stranger feels the need to fill me in on their gross irresponsibility, i get a pit the size of texas in the bottom of my stomach. they can give me any excuse they like but i know the truth. the truth is, they simply didn’t know what they were getting into and it was easier to let someone else deal with their “problem.”

So now the truth. Parrot ownership is hard. Parrots are loud, messy, moody, and at times unpredictable. they need special toys, special care, and a lot of interaction. not to mention the fact that they live extremely long lives! What’s more, most people do not have any clue what they are taking on BeFore they take it on. once they get into the throws of parrot ownership they think, “uh oh, what did i do?” the result? much like what we have seen happen with dogs and cats, we are now seeing with parrots. a lot of parrots, but few homes. or we see parrots in their 20s who have been shuffled around from home to home most of it’s life because each time the new owner has no idea what they have gotten themselves into, or even how to handle or care for a parrot.

if you’re thinking of adding a companion parrot to your household, here are some things to think about BeFore you bring it home.

Do you have the time to spend with your new companion?

Companion Parrot Ownership:

WHAT yOu

NEED TO KNOWBy: Shelly allen

Above: African Grey Parrot

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Parrots are flock animals, YOU are their flock. do you have the time that a companion parrot both needs and deserves?

Do have the space to give it proper caging?

Parrots require as much space as you can give them. as big a cage as you can house, that’s the size house they need.

Do you have the disposable income to buy them toys and proper food?

toys can be expensive, but they are essential for the mental and physical well being of your companion parrot. they also need essential nutrients found in specialized parrot food mixes, while food isn’t a make or break expense it is certainly something to add to the equation.

Do you have a plan for the parrot in the event your companionship does not work out?

Simply surrendering the parrot to your local bird outlet is neither fair to the parrot or for that matter, very responsible behavior on your part! hey, we’ve all had situations that just don’t work out, but deal with them like an adult and take responsibility for the situation. Find the bird a good home. i received my umbrella Cockatoo, Picasso, from a family that just couldn’t give him the attention he deserved. i did my research, i talked to dedicated parrot owners who gave me all the information i am giving to you right now. i knew what i was getting into and i did it with eyes wide open. that was 10 years ago and me and Picasso are still going strong. Good forever homes do exist, be responsible and find one.

Does your personality match the

temperament of the parrot your thinking about acquiring?

different breeds have different temperaments. Cockatoos love to be petted and scratched and loved all up. We match. amazons like to be talked to but do not particularly like to be touched. african Greys are very intelligent, they are estimated to have the intelligence of a five year old child. They can reason out that if they fall they could get hurt, they tend to be a bit neurotic, does that fit your personality?

the bottom line is this. i am in no way telling you not to share your life with a parrot. Parrot companionship has been one of the most enjoyable relationships of my life. Parrots are just such little characters, and they are so funny, and lovable, and cute. if you decide parrot ownership iS for you, don’t let a husband, a wife, girlfriend or boyfriend come between you and your parrot! Give it the forever home it deserves and you will have a best friend for life.

Picasso, 12 year old umbrella Cockatoo

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hollYdoGs iNN Pet hotel1600 S Dixie HwyHollywood, 33020954 - 925 - 7758www.Hotel4Pets.com(See Our Ad On Pg. 19)

Petlover ceNtrAl7491 N Federal Hwy, Suite C1-C3Boca Raton, 33487561 - 241 - [email protected](See Our Ad On Pg. 33)

PlANtAtioN ANimAl hosPitAl (dogs & Cats) 50 N University Drive Plantation, 33324 954 - 473 - 8090 www.PlantationAnimalHosp.com(See Our Ad On Pg. 12)

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Parrots are the only birds that can bring food to their beak with their foot.

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Cats’ bodies are extremely flexible; the cat skeleton contains more than 230 bones (a human has about 206), and

the pelvis and shoulders loosely attach to the spine. This adds to their flexibil-ity and allows them to fit through very

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Cats are obligate carnivores. This means they must eat meat. So even if you’re a vegetarian, you need to come

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without meat in his diet.

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Cats have better memories than dogs. Tests conducted by the

University of Michigan concluded that while a dog’s memory lasts no more than 5 minutes, a cat’s can last as

long as 16 hours -exceeding even that of

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WHy WE SCRATCH

By Sarah evans

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Cats are affectionate pets, but they are also instinctual predators. Way before

they became domesticated pets, cats were hunters who had to stalk game, catch their food, scale trees, run, and hide. For all those reasons, they were gifted with sharp claws so they would be able to look after themselves, hunting, climbing and surviving. to keep their claws in effective order, they scratch. the scratching not only cleanses their claws and keeps them sharp, it also helps them mark their territory, stretch out, and workout their extremities. Scratching posts help them do just that.

there is no way you, or anyone else, can halt a cat from scratching. they can’t help it as it is in their nature to do so. the best thing to do is to stop fighting with your cat and in turn find something that can make it leave the furniture and fabric alone. that’s the purpose of scratching posts.

declawing a cat is never an option. Cat claws are NOT like human finger nails that you can simply trim with no adverse results. Declawing cats implies having the final joints of the claws severed. it’s effectively an amputation and will leave your cat maimed for life. declawing also messes with a cat’s natural stability as you would have effectually abbreviated their claws.

Scratching posts are the best option for cat owners. they provide cats with an outlet to practice their instinctual scratching behavior. Best of all, you will be able to sleep soundly without stressing that you may find your furniture all shredded to

pieces when you return from work or awaken from a nap.

Additional Alternatives Aside From Scratching Posts

Scratching posts are an excellent way to keep your cat active and in great physical condition. however, it is also necessary to keep your special furry friend busy and well-exercised so that it will not even think of scratching your slacks, table legs or upholstery.

in addition to scratching posts, there are also cat toys that can help keep your pet busy. Cat trees are also great to use apart from cat scratching posts. Cat trees provide the cat all the scratching adventures they could ever want while permitting them to climb and perch.

there’s also catnip stuffed toys that can offer a cat a great time. You will find catnip-stuffed enormous mice, or tiny balls which you can throw to encourage your cat to play. these cat toys will allow you to share some fantastic playful moments with your exceptional furry friend. remember that a well-exercised... cat is a good cat.

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dANiA beAch Dog dock jumping now allowed at the Bill Metcalf sailing Center at tigertail Lake. 580 Gulfstream Way, Dania Beach. The lake faces Ravenswood Road/Anglers Ave and is located at the opposite end from the sailboats - just behind Bass Pro Shop.

hollYwood doG beAch North Broadwalk at Pershing St, Hollywood. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only, year-round; permits required. 3 - 7pm; DST 5 - 9pm JuPiter beAch A1A at Xanadu Road, Jupiter

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chAteAu Poochie - dogs and Cats4301 N Federal HwyPompano Beach, 33064954 - 561 - [email protected](See Our Ad On Pg. 3)

club bow wow 100 W Royal Palm Road Boca Raton, 33432 561 - 391 - 6454 [email protected](See Our Ad On Pg. 33)

dAy cAre/dogs - gourmet dog treAt bAkeries

have a business you want to advertise to local pet owners? Call 954-829-1982 today for information.

“I never married because there was no need. I have three pets at home which

answer the same purpose as a husband. I have a dog which growls every morning, a parrot which swears all afternoon, and a cat which comes home late at night.”

--Marie Corelli

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All Cage-FreeGrooming, Doggy Daycare

and Vacation Boarding24x7 Supervised Care

100 W. Royal Palm Rd • Boca Raton, FL

561-391-6454www.ClubBowWowResort.com

Resort for Exclusive Pets

Club Bow Wow Pet Resort

We’ll Send ‘em Home POOPED!Premier Cageless Dog Daycare

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www.PetLoverCentral.com561-241-3977 • 7491 N. Federal Hwy. Boca Raton, FL 33487

“dogs are our link to paradise. they don’t know

evil or jealousy or discontent. to sit with a dog on a hillside

on a glorious afternoon is to be back in eden, where

doing nothing was not boring -- it was peace.”

--milan Kundera

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dog pArks

To advertise call 954 - 829 - 1982 or email [email protected]

dog pArks

bArk PArk At sNYder PArk (Off Leash)3299 SW 4th Ave Fort Lauderdale bArkhAm At mArkhAm PArk(Off Leash) 16001 W ST RD 84, Sunrise

bocA rAtoN doG PArk (Off Leash) 751 Banyan Trail, Boca Raton cANiNe corNer doG PArk1101 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beachlocated at the corner of U.S. 1 & NE 10th St

cANiNe cove South County Regional Park12551 Glades Road, Boca Raton

doG PArk At lAke idA (Off Leash) 1455 Lake Ida Road, Delray Bch

dr. PAul’s Pet cAre ceNter doG PArk2915 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs

emerAld hills lAkes PArk, dog friendly3901 N 30th Terrace, Hollywood

GArY b. JoNes PArk For PeoPle ANd PuPs 8101 Southgate Blvd, Tamarac

GreeNbriAr doG PArk (Off Leash)2975 Greenbriar Blvd, Wellington

hAPPY tAils doG PArk (Off Leash)6600 SW 16th St, Plantation

JohN PriNce PArk, dog friendly 2700 6th Ave S, Lake Worth

JohN williAms doG PArk6101 Sheridan Street, Hollywood

mizNer bArk doG PArk 751 Banyan Trail, Boca Raton

oAklANd bArk PArk 971 NW 38th St, City of Oakland Park

oAkridGe PArk, dog friendly 5200 SW 35th Ave, Hollywood

Pembroke PiNes doG PArk (Off Leash)9751 Johnson Street, Pembroke Pines

PoiNciANA doG PArk(Off Leash)1301 S 21st Ave, Hollywood

browArd ANd PAlm beAch couNties(In Alphabetical Order)

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Pooch PiNes At okeeheelee PArk(Off Leash)7715 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach

riverwAlk liNeAr doG PArk20 North New River DriveSW 5th Ave to SE 2nd Ave, fort lauderdale tree toPs PArk, dog friendly 3900 S.W. 100th Ave, Davie

woodville doG PArk 1500 S.W. 83rd Ave, City of North Lauderdale

browArd couNtY PArks *Well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed to visit all Broward County Parks EXCEPT Hollywood North Beach Park (beach side), nature centers, and natural areas.*

FloridA stAte PArks *Domestic pets are permitted in designated day-use areas at ALL Florida State Parks. They must be kept on a handheld leash that is six feet or shorter and be well-behaved at all times.*

great truths about life brought to us by chilDren:

• No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize cats.• You can’t trust dogs to watch your food.• Puppies still have bad breath even after eating a tic tac.• Never hold a dustbuster and a cat at the same time!

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broWArd county

ANimAl emerGeNcY trAumA ceNter 2200 W Oakland Park Blvd, Oakland Park 954 - 731 - 4228

pAlm beAcH county

AtlANtic ANimAl hosPitAl emerGeNcY cliNic 10160 La Reina Dr, Delray Beach 561 - 272 - 1552

Pet emerGeNcY oF PAlm beAch couNtY 3816 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens 561 - 691 - 9999

PetPb ANimAl emerGeNcY ceNter 2246 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach 561 - 752 - 3232

emergency numbers

emerGeNcY cAre For Pets, PleAse cAll iN AdvANce

Dogs aren’t color blind; they can see shades

of blue, yellow, green and gray.the color red registers on a grayscale

in a dog’s vision.

Cats’ eyes are distinctive in that they have three

eyelids and the eye is so designed that it makes it easier for cats to see in low lights. it is untrue that they can see in total

darkness.

Do birDs see color ?

Where we have 3 different cone types that make us sensitive to the spectrum of colors we see, there is evidence that at least some species of birds have a

fourth cone type that appears responsive to wavelengths out around ultraviolet. We don’t have that, so we don’t see ultraviolet light.

Some people think that feathers reflect ultraviolet light in such a way that parrots can tell, for example, males from females where we cannot. it could be that females’ feathers have a whole different ultraviolet reflectance than males’ feathers (within a given species) so the birds have no trouble telling boy from girl in species where we can’t see a clear difference.

beauty is in the “eye”of the beholDer.

Psst...Hey you. Have a pet related business?

Advertise in the March 2012 Pet Junction Directory Over 400 distribution sites throughout Broward and Palm Beach.

Available in print and online.Call Today 954-829-1982 or

Email [email protected]

DON’Tget leftin thedoghouse.

www.PetJunctionDirectory.com

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By Hannah Sentenac

ENDING THE EuTHANASIA CyCLE

“the greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”

– mahatma Gandhi

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as americans, we adore our companion animals. We spend our weekends at local

dog parks, buy expensive organic pet food, and rush them to the vet at the first sign of trouble. We spend between $50 and $60 billion on them annually, and often put their needs before ours. But even as we dote on our furry family members, three to four million lost or homeless pets are being killed each year in our nation’s shelters.

it’s commonly believed that the killing of pets in animal shelters is inevitable for two reasons: “there aren’t enough homes” and “there isn’t enough money.” however, both of these excuses are inherently false – and animal lovers across the country are beginning to realize the truth, and demand that the killing stop. From this outrage, the no Kill movement has evolved.

Pet overpopulation is nothing more than a persistent myth. according to a study by the Humane Society of the US, 17 million american families are looking for new pets each year, and can be convinced to adopt from a shelter. only a small percentage of these people need to adopt in order to save the lives of all those being killed. additionally, it’s been demonstrated time and time again that a shelter’s budget is not related to its rate of lifesaving.

the no Kill movement has its own proven lifesaving program called the no Kill equation – a set of 11 proven, cost-effective steps for shelter leadership to implement. it is the only formula that has created no Kill conditions at open-admission animal shelters. Communities as diverse as Reno, Nevada; Ithaca, NY; Charlottesville, VA; Shelby County, KY and

austin, tX have all achieved 90%+ save rates for their animals. Compare that to the alternative: the national average is a 50% kill rate. in miami-dade County, 61% of the animals are killed. But that doesn’t have to be the case.

often, the no Kill equation can be implemented at, or even below, a community’s current budget. When a shelter makes the choice to adopt a no Kill philosophy, public support is always overwhelming, and many of the costs are often transferred to that public – versus government funding.

the steps of the no Kill equation are as follows:

I. Feral Cat TNR Program

trap neuter release (tnr) programs are the only proven effective methods of reducing a feral cat population, and no Kill communities across the country have embraced these tactics as a method of drastically reducing shelter intake and saving lives.

II. High Volume, Low-Cost Spay/Neuter

Low or no-cost, high volume spay/neuter programs are a key component to reducing shelter intake, and become especially effective over time.

III. Rescue Groups

rescue groups are an invaluable element of the nKe. any transfer of an animal to a rescue group reduces taxpayer cost for vet care and boarding (or euthanasia), in addition

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to freeing up a kennel for another animal.

IV. Foster Care

Foster care is an irreplaceable way to drastically expand shelter capacity. Volunteer foster parents provide boarding, food and care for animals, and serve as key advocates for the shelter’s mission. these programs also save the lives of neonatal kittens and other animals who cannot survive in a shelter.

V. Comprehensive Pet Adoptions

You Can adopt your way out of killing, but it takes hard work and innovation. there are more than enough homes for our nation’s homeless pets, but shelters must compete with outside sources of animals - they must offer promotions, adoption specials and implement effective marketing programs to get pets out the door.

VI. Pet Retention

many of the reasons people surrender their animals are preventable, but shelters must work with the public to help them retain their animals. through offering advice and assistance to those in need, shelters can reduce intake and keep families together.

VII. Medical and Behavior Rehabilitation

a key part of any shelter’s responsibility is to insure the health & well-being of its inhabitants. animals must be treated for medical conditions and rehabilitated for behavioral issues. this step includes theimplementation of proper cleaning, vaccination, evaluation and other protocols.

VIII. Public Relations/Community Involvement

Community support is key to no Kill success. By increasing public exposure for the shelter, the community will get involved, which means more donations, more volunteers, more adoptions and more lifesaving success.

Ix. Volunteers

no Kill efforts cannot succeed without volunteers. they expand the shelter’s operational efforts without necessitating additional expense.

x. Proactive Redemptions

in Washoe County, nevada, almost 65% of intake are returned to their owners, demonstrating the high percentage of animals that need only be redeemed. actively working towards rto efforts can drastically reduce shelter intake and kill rates.

xI. A Compassionate Director

the number one most important factor in reaching a no Kill community is effective leadership. unless a shelter’s leader is progressive, compassionate and hard-working, other efforts are likely to fail. the leader dictates the policies & procedures of the organization, and if a leader makes a decision to stop the killing - it will stop.

our path is clear. Communities across the country have paved the way for the rest to follow. all we need do as animal lovers is demand change, and we can save the three to four million animals dying needlessly each year.

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1. CLEAN uP

Man made debris literally kills - plastic objects like fishing line, hooks, floats, pens, lighters, bottle caps and toothbrushes. Animals mistake them for food or become entangled by them.

2. uSE TRASH RECEPTACLES

Garbage beside the road can attract wildlife in search of food to dangerous roads and highways.

3. ASSESS CONDITION

If you find an animal: Is it visibly harmed? Bleeding? unable to walk or fly? If so contact your local wildlife help center.

4. LEAVE WILDLIFE ALONE

if you fear that a nest or burrow has been abandoned, stay back, observe, and be patient. they may return. Keep children, dogs, and cats away.

5. CAREFuLLy CONTAIN

animals who do need to be rescued should be placed in a dark, quiet area. do not attempt to feed them. then contact your local wildlife help center. But be mindful of your safety. Some animals and birds should only be handled by professionals.

FIVE SIMPLE WAyS TO HELP SAVE WILDLIFEWildlife Care Center, Ft. Lauderdale

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GoldeN cockAtoo360-366 S Powerline RoadDeerfield Beach, 33442954 - 725 - [email protected](See Our Ad On Pg. 15)

grooming - dogs (cats as noted)

A doG’s tAles2542 n federal hwyFort Lauderdale, 33305954 - 563 - DOGZ(See Our Ad On Pg. 43)

AlexANdriA’s GroomiNG (dogs & Cats)2032 E Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale, 33306954 - 564 - [email protected](See Our Ad On Pg. 43)


grooming - birds

All bird cliNic3769 S Military TrailLake Worth, [email protected](See Our Ad On Pg. 91)

bAckos bird cliNic447 s federal hwy Deerfield Beach, 33441 954 - 427 - 0777 www.BackosBirdClinic.com (see our Ad on Pg. 92)

bird ANd exotic hosPitAl6147 Lake Worth RoadGreenacres, 33463561 - 964 - 2121www.BirdExoticVet.com(see our Ad on Pg. 92)



grooming/birds - dogs

“A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song.” - Chinese Proverb

www.alexandriasgrooming.com SePt-marCh 2012 43


WE APPRECIATE IT!

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hollYdoGs iNN Pet hotel1600 S Dixie HwyHollywood, 33020954 - 925 - 7758www.Hotel4Pets.com(See Our Ad On Pg. 19)

lolA’s heAlthY Pet cAFe 2605 N Dixie Hwy #3 Wilton Manors, 33334954 - 822 - 8003www.LolasHealthyPetCafe.com(see our Ad on Pg. 27)

merrYField school oF Pet GroomiNG5040 NE 13th AveFort Lauderdale, 33334954 - 771 - [email protected](See Our Ad On Pg. 51)

PAt’s PediGree & Pet GroomiNG (dogs & Cats)8632 NW 44th StreetSunrise, 33351954 - 572 - 6505(see our Ad on Pg. 45)

PAws iN PArAdise (dogs & Cats)409R Lake AveLake Worth, 33460561 - 540 - [email protected] www.PawsInParadiseLakeWorth.com(see our Ad on Pg. 45)

grooming - dogs CON’T(cats as noted)

ArFiNGtoN Pet resort (dogs & Cats)3910 NW 49th StreetTamarac, 33309954 - 777 - dogswww.Arfington.com(See Our Ad On Pg. 19)

AtlANtic doGGerY boutique & GroomiNG (dogs & Cats)2724 E Atlantic BlvdPompano Beach, 33062954 - 784 - dogswww.AtlanticDoggeryInc.com(see our Ad on Pg. 45)


club bow wow (dogs & Cats) 100 W Royal Palm RoadBoca Raton, 33432 561 - 391 - 6454 [email protected](See Our Ad On Pg. 33)

grooming - dogs

Get Listed! Call 954 - 829 - 1982 or email [email protected] for info!

www.pawsinparadiselakeworth.com

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Pat’s Pedigree & Pet Groomingwww.patspedigree.com • 954.572.65058632 NW 44th St. (Forum Plaza) Sunrise, FL

We Specialize InGrooming Cats

and Large Breed Dogs

HypoallergenicShampoo

No Cages ● No Tranquilizers

Credit CardsAccepted

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grooming - dogs CON’T(cats as noted)

Petlover ceNtrAl7491 N. Federal Hwy, Suite C1-C3Boca Raton, 33487561 - 241 - [email protected](See Our Ad On Pg. 33)

Pet’s PlAYGrouNd (dogs & Cats)1296 N Federal HwyPompano Beach, 33062954 - 782 - 4994www.PetsPlayGround.com(See Our Ad On Pg. 51)

PuP’e cutz (dogs & Cats)124 S. Federal Hwy Unit 2 Pompano Beach, 33062954 - 946 - 7884www.PupeCutz.com(see our Ad on Pg. 47)

rover the rAiNbow929 n federal hwy Fort Lauderdale, 33304954 - 525 - 6988www.rovertherainbow.com(see our Ad on Pg. 94)


suzie’s PlAce (dogs & Cats)1565 NE 26th StreetWilton Manors, 33305954 - 563 - 5674www.Suzies-Place.com(see our Ad on Pg. 47)


grooming/dogs

Cats and humans have similar regions in their brains dedicated to

emotions.


www.Suzies-Place.com

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124 S Federal Hwy Unit 2 • Pompano Beach, FL954-946-7884 • www.pupecutz.com

• Pickup & Delivery Service Available• Professional Cat Grooming• At-Home Grooming by Appointment• All Natural Products

$10 off1st Dog or

Cat GroomingNot valid with other offers orprior services. Offer expires

New Client Special

• State-of-the-Art Clean Facility

Trim your costs!

Mention Pet Junction Directory to receive 10% OFF(First time customers only)

6274 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale954.491.1119 • www.SalonBark.com

VIP (Very Important Pooch) MEMBERSHIPS

SPA and GROOMING

MOBILE GROOMING HOLISTIC FOODS BOUTIQUE

SALON BARKFORT LAUDERDALE’S‘EDEN FOR DOGS’

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The VoiceOf Our

Four-LeggedFriends

The HOMELESS PET ADOVOCATES (THPA) is an all Volunteer companion animal,DOG & CAT RESCUE organization working on the ground, in the shelters and

through social networking to successfully rescue dogs and cats from death rowin our Cities’ & Counties’ so-called “shelters”. Our volunteers come together in a

responsible manner to save the precious lives of DOGS, PUPPIES, CATS andKITTENS that otherwise would not have survived the “Shelter Experience”.

Our mission is clear: Rescue as many as we can responsiblyhandle; Provide a loving FOSTER CARE environment;

and PLACE them in their FURR-EVER HOMES.

We have been experiencing an extremely HIGH number of rescue calls. NOW we are calling out to you for help!

We are in need of • Foster Homes

• Permanent Homes • Volunteers

Please e-mail: [email protected] Foster, Adopter or Volunteer info in the subjectline and we will be sure to get right back you.

www.facebook.com/TheHomelessPetAdvocates

Special thanks to Nathan Winograd for his books “irreconcilable differences” and “REDEMPTION” for paving the way for us.

FOSTER HOMES NEEDEDIN SOUTH FLORIDA

(Miami-Dade • Broward • Palm Beach)

By offering your time, energy and home to a pet you give that petthe stability and socialization they need in order to get adopted

into loving forever homes.

Foster parents provide temporary care for the rescued pets in need. Responsibilities include providing food, shelter, socialization,& basic training. Some animals need as little as two weeks of care,

while others may need care for up to three months.

Basic training includes:Crate-training • House-training • Leash-training

Simple commands • Litter-training (cats)

THPA provides: All veterinary care and medicine for fosteranimals, plus plenty of support to foster parent volunteers.

THPA will complete the final steps necessary to prepare the animal for adoption.

Contact us [email protected]

to fill out a foster application

The VoiceOf Our

Four-LeggedFriends

The HOMELESS PET ADOVOCATES (THPA) is an all Volunteer companion animal,DOG & CAT RESCUE organization working on the ground, in the shelters and

through social networking to successfully rescue dogs and cats from death rowin our Cities’ & Counties’ so-called “shelters”. Our volunteers come together in a

responsible manner to save the precious lives of DOGS, PUPPIES, CATS andKITTENS that otherwise would not have survived the “Shelter Experience”.

Our mission is clear: Rescue as many as we can responsiblyhandle; Provide a loving FOSTER CARE environment;

and PLACE them in their FURR-EVER HOMES.

We have been experiencing an extremely HIGH number of rescue calls. NOW we are calling out to you for help!

We are in need of • Foster Homes

• Permanent Homes • Volunteers

Please e-mail: [email protected] Foster, Adopter or Volunteer info in the subjectline and we will be sure to get right back you.

www.facebook.com/TheHomelessPetAdvocates

Special thanks to Nathan Winograd for his books “irreconcilable differences” and “REDEMPTION” for paving the way for us.

FOSTER HOMES NEEDEDIN SOUTH FLORIDA

(Miami-Dade • Broward • Palm Beach)

By offering your time, energy and home to a pet you give that petthe stability and socialization they need in order to get adopted

into loving forever homes.

Foster parents provide temporary care for the rescued pets in need. Responsibilities include providing food, shelter, socialization,& basic training. Some animals need as little as two weeks of care,

while others may need care for up to three months.

Basic training includes:Crate-training • House-training • Leash-training

Simple commands • Litter-training (cats)

THPA provides: All veterinary care and medicine for fosteranimals, plus plenty of support to foster parent volunteers.

THPA will complete the final steps necessary to prepare the animal for adoption.

Contact us [email protected]

to fill out a foster application

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pet contAinment And AvoidAnce

iNvisible FeNce oF the Gold coAst1140 Holland Dr, Suite 11Boca Raton, 33487561-845-8444goldcoast@invisiblefence.comwww.GoldCoast.InvisibleFence.com

pet cremAtion

A rAiNbow crossiNG4868 NE 12th AveOakland Park, 33334954 - 612 - 6003 [email protected](See Our Ad On Pg. 51)

grooming - mobile


grooming - scHools

merrYField school oF Pet GroomiNG (dogs & Cats)5040 NE 13th AveFort Lauderdale, 33334954 - 771 - [email protected](See Our Ad On Pg. 51)

Pet’s PlAYGrouNd (dogs & Cats)1296 N Federal HwyPompano Beach, 33062954 - 782 - 4994www.PetsPlayGround.com(See Our Ad On Pg. 51)

my neighbor has two dogs. one of them says to the other, “Woof!” the other replies, “moo!” the dog is perplexed. “moo? Why did you say, “moo’?” the other dog says, “i’m trying to learn a foreign language.”

FAITHFuL

With eye upraised his master’s look to scan,

the joy, the solace, and the aid of man:

the rich man’s guardian and the poor man’s friend,

the only creature faithful to the very end.

-George Crabbe

grooming/mobile - pet cremAtion

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www.rainbowPet.net

Interested in a career change? Become a Professional Pet Groomer!

Grooming SchoolMention this ad and get

$100 Off Tuition

326 S. State Road 7Margate, FL 33068954.968.78761296 N. Federal HwyPompano Beach, FL 33062954.782.4994 www.petsplayground.com

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make sure you have a plan in place to guarantee the lifetime care for Your pets.

Components of a lifetime care plan:

STEP 1: Identify Caregivers.

identify people who could step in to take short term care of your pets in the hours, days, or weeks after an emergency, or who would adopt your pets should you become incapacitated or pass away. if you cannot find friends, relatives or neighbors to care for your pets, your veterinarian, local pet sitters and animal rescue groups may be able to help you locate potential caregivers.

STEP 2: Prepare written instructions outlining how your pets should be

cared for.

how do you want your pets to live - in another house or in a sanctuary? What kind of special care do your pets require? do you want your pets to stay together? to make sure that your wishes are followed, your instructions must be written down and someone must know where to find them.

STEP 3: Set up a fund specifically for the care of your pets.

You currently pay for food, shelter, supplies, and medical care for your pets. those expenses won’t stop, even if you aren’t around to pay them. You may want to set aside funds for temporary or foster care, transportation to a new home and the ongoing care of your pets.

STEP 4: Select a plan that’s best for yOuR pets.

An estimated 500,000 companion animals are relinquished and

euthanized in shelters each year simply because their owners pass away or

become too ill to care for them.

if anything haPPeneD to you...WHAT WOuLD HAPPEN TO

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pet rescue

hollYdoGs GreYhouNd AdoPtioN1600 S Dixie HwyHollywood, 33020954 - 925 - [email protected]

the homeless Pet AdvocAtesP.O. Box 5209Lighthouse Point, [email protected]/TheHomelessPetAdvocates(see our Ad Centerfold)

shih tzu rescue, iNc4474 Weston Road, #175, Davie, 33331 954 - 680 - 6456www.ShihTzuRescue.org(see our Ad on Pg. 57)

pet deli

FiestA Pet deli2900 W Sample RoadPompano Beach, 33073954 - 971 - 2500www.FiestaPetDeli.com(See Our Ad On Back Cover)

pet Friendly ApArtments

4 FortY FlAGler villAGe440 NE 4th AveFort Lauderdale, 33301954 - 598 - 9500www.4FortyFlaglerVillage.com(see our Ad on Pg. 5)

the exchANGe loFts115 NE 3rd AveFort Lauderdale, 33301954 - 761 - 9993www.TheExchangeLofts.com(see our Ad on Pg. 55)

pet rAmps

doGrAmP.com, iNc.165 NE 32nd Court Oakland Park, [email protected](See Our Ad On Pg. 56)

“Why is it that my heart is so touched whenever I meet a dog lost in our noisy streets? Why do I feel such anguished pity when

I see one of these creatures coming and going, sniffing

everyone, frightened, despairing of even finding its master?”

-emil Zola

pet deli - pet rescue

SePt-marCh 2012 55www.TheExchangeLofts.com

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Visit us at www.shihtzurescue.org or call 954.680.6456 to adopt one of our dogsor for more information on volunteering or how you can make a donation.

HOPE ROSE&JOLIE ROSE

MINDY ROSE&MORK STAR

Fran & Stan– FEATURED BONDED PAIR –

BONDED PAIRS ARE HARDER TO ADOPT

TJ & JUNIOR

They have lost their family and the smells, sounds and safety of the home theyknew. All that they have left is their love for each other. We do whatever ittakes to keep these bonded pairs together. Double the pleasure! Double the fun! We need special people to open their hearts and minds tothe idea of adopting two instead of one.

Bonded pairs are surrendered into rescue more often than people realize. Please visit our website below to learn more about Fran & Stan, any of our bonded pairs, or our single dogs up for adoption.

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Visit us at www.shihtzurescue.org or call 954.680.6456 to adopt one of our dogsor for more information on volunteering or how you can make a donation.

HOPE ROSE&JOLIE ROSE

MINDY ROSE&MORK STAR

Fran & Stan– FEATURED BONDED PAIR –

BONDED PAIRS ARE HARDER TO ADOPT

TJ & JUNIOR

They have lost their family and the smells, sounds and safety of the home theyknew. All that they have left is their love for each other. We do whatever ittakes to keep these bonded pairs together. Double the pleasure! Double the fun! We need special people to open their hearts and minds tothe idea of adopting two instead of one.

Bonded pairs are surrendered into rescue more often than people realize. Please visit our website below to learn more about Fran & Stan, any of our bonded pairs, or our single dogs up for adoption.

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HoWl-o-Ween At mAnors mAsquerAde Sunday, OctOber 302pm - 4pmCostume Contest 3 - 4pm

2020 Wilton Drive Hagen Park (directly behind City Hall)

HAppy pAWs pet expo 2011Sat- Sun, nOvember 12-13 10am - 6pmDavieBergeron rodeo groundswww.HappyPawsPetExpo.com

pet events

Check our website often, we are always adding new events! www.PetJunctiondirectory.com

add your event by emailing us [email protected]

responsible dog oWners dAySaturday, September 2411am - 4pmPompano BeachPompano Citi Centre

Art 4 tHe AnimAlsSunday, September 25 12pm - 5pmCoral springsRoyal University Plaza www.Art4TheAnimals.com

mutts And mArtinisFriday, September 305pm - 8pmfort lauderdaleDowntower’s Saloon(South of the New River)

2011 internAtionAl best pet expoFriday - Sunday, OctOber 14 - 16WellingtoniPC Polo groundswww.BestPetExpo.com

pet-A-pAloozASaturday OctOber 2211am - 5pmJupiterCarlin Park of Jupiter

pet costume And pArAdeSaturday, OctOber 29Downtown Lake Worth

pet events

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www.HappyPawsPetExpo.com

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pet Friendly ApArtments

broWArd county(In Alphabetical Order)

4 Forty FlAgler villAge440 NE 4th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301877 - 246 - 4783Pet Friendly Community: Private Dog Park on Premiseswww.4FortyFlaglerVillage.com(see our Ad on Page 5)

belmoNt At North lAuderdAle877 - 824 - 352250 pound limit - Breed restrictions.

blue isle APArtmeNts888 - 678 - 1715Pet friendly community! Call for breed restrictions.

bridGewAter PlAce866 - 751 - 8678small pets up to 20 pounds.

cAmeroN cove888 - 828 - 9471We Love Pets, 70 pound weight limit. Call for details.

pet Friendly ApArtments And pet policy

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cooPer ProPerties866 - 799 - 9459Pets welcome. Call for details. Breed restrictions.

crowN PoiNte/stAr PoiNte At the towNshiP866 - 275 - 4924Three pet limit. Some “breeds” require renters and liability insurance.

cYPress shores866 - 706 - 6922Pets welcomed, breed restrictions.

FAlls At mAriNA bAY866 - 670 - 983735 pound weight limit.

Forest PArk866 - 805 - 144145 pound maximum, two pets per unit. Breed restrictions apply.

GAbles sAN remo866 - 907 - 5896Qualified pets welcome. Breed restric-tions apply. two pets per apartment not to exceed 150 pounds.

GAtehouse At PiNe lAke866 - 845 - 8805Pet friendly community. Call for details.

Grove eAst954 - 583 - 7542Cats and dogs up to 60 pounds each, two pets per home. Breed restrictions apply.

hArbour PoiNte villAs ANd docks877 - 714 - 8689Pets up to 35 pounds. Maximum two per apartment. Breed restrictions.

islANd club APArtmeNts866 - 782 - 8503Maximum two pets per home. Dog weight limit 75 pounds.

JAcArANdA club866 - 386 - 164340 pound weight limit. Breed restric-tions apply.

lAkeview cove866 - 386 - 1831Pet friendly. Call for details.

mAr lAGo villAGe866 - 386 - 2793Pet friendly - call for details.

melrose oN the iNtrAcoAstAl561 - 313 - 7558Cats and small dogs allowed.

New river cove866 - 407 - 9066One cat per home. One dog per home. Breed restrictions.

oliviNe ANd Forest PoiNte At the towNshiP866 - 278 - 6180Pet friendly community. Breed and weight restrictions apply.

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pet Friendly ApArtments con’t

tHe excHAnge loFts115 NE 3rd Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301888 - 214 - 1768Pets Accepted, limited to two pets per unit. Breed restrictions.www.TheExchangeLofts.com(see our Ad on Page 55)

the keY west866 - 590 - 2949All Pets Welcome! No Weight Limit.

viNiNGs866 - 428 - 1700Cats & dogs welcome. No weight lim-its. Certain breed restrictions apply.

vistA verde At cocoNut creek866 - 740 - 1104Pets Welcome - call for details.

wAterFord PArk towNhomes866 - 759 - 2831Large pets welcome up to 60 pounds. Breed restrictions apply.

wiNdwArd lAkes877 - 285 - 6722Call for pet restrictions.

Port roYAle APArtmeNts877 - 281 - 1543Pet friendly community. Call for details.

resideNces At bAYview866 - 391 - 1535Pet friendly community. Call for details.

roYAl oAks towNhomes866 - 595 - 3790Pets up to 50 pounds with restrictions.

sAtori866 - 937 - 0373Cats & dogs, 30 pound weight limit, breed restrictions.

set PoiNt GArdeN APArtmeNts866 - 393 - 0668Cats allowed. no dogs.

sheridAN lAke club866 - 860 - 0096One cat per home. One dog per home. Weight limit cats: 25 pounds, Dogs: 75 pounds.

st. ANdrews At PAlm Aire866 - 395 - 7048Pets allowed under 50 pounds fully grown. Breed restrictions.

pet Friendly Apts - coN’t

“acquiring a dog may be the only opportunity a human ever has to choose a relative.” -mordecai Siegal

“they never talk about themselves but listen to you while you talk about yourself, and keep up an appearance of being interested in the conversation.” -Jerome K. Jerome

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pAlm beAcH county (In Alphabetical Order)

2560 south oceAN866 - 682 - 5191We accept pets! Please call for details.

AzAleA villAGe866 - 346 - 3201Dogs and cats permitted.

bellA vistA APArtmeNts At bocA del mAr866 - 460 - 6419Pet friendly community. Call for details.

bermudA cAY866 - 441 - 5695Qualified pets under 30 pounds.

bocA sol866 - 751 - 7908Pets: Dogs and Cats Welcome!

bocA wiNds APArtmeNts866 - 317 - 6214Pet friendly. Some restrictions apply.

boYNtoN bAY866 - 751 - 7916 Pets welcome! Large fenced pet park.

cliPPer cove866 - 799 - 4542One adult dog up to 50 pounds. Three pets per apartment.

coloNY PArk866 - 249 - 2715Weight and breed restrictions - up to 30 pounds.

emerAld bAY club866 - 240 - 0664Two pet maximum, up to 60 pounds. Breed restrictions apply.

FAirwAY vistA888 - 420 - 613435 pound maximum weight limit.

lA costA APArtmeNts866 - 386 - 1769Up to 50 pounds.

lAs veNtANAs866 - 937 - 0841Pet restrictions do apply. 50 pound max.

mAlibu bAY877 - 575 - 5146Weight limit 25 pounds.

mANAtee bAY866 - 386 - 2704Weight limit is 20 pounds.

mAriNA bAY561 - 432 - 1515small pets.

mAriNer’s keY APArtmeNts oN the iNtrAcoAstAl!866 - 618 - 9389Weigh limit 50 pounds. Dogs and cats only, limit two.

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pet Friendly ApArtments con’t

PAlm club APArtmeNts877 - 570 - 8642Pets allowed up to 60 pounds.

PeNiNsulA oN the iNtrAcoAstAl877 - 470 - 3556Pets welcome! Call for details.

reFlectioNs oF west PAlm beAch888 - 743 - 0202Weight limit is 70 pounds. Call for details.

resideNces At citY PlAce866 - 391 - 154850 pounds or two dogs combined at 50 pounds.

sAvANNAh lAkes866 - 378 - 5249Pet friendly. Call for details.

teNNis towers APArtmeNts866 - 744 - 3716Call for pet policies and restrictions. Maximum two pets per apartment.

the cAscAdes APArtmeNts866 - 424 - 0230Maximum two pets per home.

the cove At boYNtoN beAch866 - 418 - 2176Maximum of one cat, one dog. Breed restrictions.

villA oceANA luxurY APArtmeNt homes888 - 334 - 4908Two pets, 35 pounds each.

villAGe crossiNG APArtmeNts888 - 729 - 0829Weight limit is 75 pounds. Call for details.

viNiNGs At delrAY beAch866 - 432 - 9535Dogs and cats. Some breeds restricted.

wAter’s edGe APArtmeNts866 - 435 - 1235Three pet limit. No weight limit. Breed restrictions.

worthiNG PlAce866 - 462 - 2603Cats and dogs allowed, 75 pound weight limit, breed restrictions.

worthiNGtoN866 - 900 - 6127We except pets up to 60 pounds. Breed restrictions may apply.

pet Friendly Apts - coN’t

• Pets encourage playfulness, exercise, and laughter.

• Promote social interaction, decrease the feeling of loneliness and isolation, and increase morale

and optimism. • Satisfy the need for touch and to

be touched, and give nonjudgmental warmth and affection.

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pet Friendly cAmpgrounds And rv pArks

everGlAdes holidAY PArk 21940 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale

hiGhlANd woods 850/900 NE 48th Street, Pompano Beach JoNAthAN dickiNsoN stAte PArk 16450 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound JuNo oceAN wAlk rv resort 900 Juno Ocean Walk, Juno Beach

JohN PriNce PArk cAmPGrouNd4759 S Congress Avenue, Lake Worth

mArkhAm PArk 16001 W H 84, Sunrise PArAdise islANd rv resort 2121 NW 29th Court, Oakland Park

PeANut islANd cAmPGrouNd ANd NAturAl AreAs cAmPiNG6500 Peanut Island Rd, Riviera Beach

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pet Friendly restAurAnts, pAtio:

(In Alphabetical Order by City)

bocA rAtoN

bANGkok iN bocA 500 Via de Palmas brAsserie moN Ami 1400 Glades Road chiPotle 2301 Glades Road courtYArd cAFe 2650 North Military Trail eiNsteiN bros bAGels 9795 glades rd GreeNwise mArket 21230 Saint Andrews Blvd ichibAN JAPANese restAurANt 8841 Glades Rd lioN ANd eAGle eNGlish Pub 2401 N Federal Highway rubY tuesdAY409 Plaza real smoothie kiNG 7401 N Federal Highway tooJAY’s Gourmet deli5030 Champion Blvd

tooJAY’s Gourmet deli 3013 Yamato Road truluck’s 351 Plaza Real

boYNtoN beAch chiPotle 1780 N Congress Avenue Pei wei AsiAN diNer1750 N Congress Avenue tooJAY’s Gourmet deli 801 N Congress Avenue corAl sPriNGs chiPotle 1775 University Drive elevAtioN burGer2908 University Drive tooJAY’s Gourmet deli 2880 North University Drive

deerField beAch bru’s room sPorts Grill 123 NE 20th Avenue PizzA FusioN 196 N Federal Highway

delrAY beAch bru’s room sPorts Grill 35 NE 2nd Avenue

pet Friendly restAurAnts, pAtio

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chiPotle 520 Linton Blvd citY oYster 213 E Atlantic Ave NAture’s wAY cAFe 20 W Atlantic Avenue NutritioN cottAGe 407 E Atlantic Avenue

Fort lAuderdAle

33rd ANd diNe FreNch cAFe 3330 NE 33rd Street briNY riverFroNt Pub 305 S Andrews Avenue cocoNuts 429 Seabreeze Blvd doGmA Grill 900 S Federal Highway eiNsteiN’s bros bAGels 19 N Federal Highway eiNsteiN’s bros bAGels 1499 SE 17th Street Causeway eiNsteiNs bAGel 3200 N Federal Hwy GeorGie’s Alibi 2266 Wilton Drive/NE 4th Avenue Grill room oN lAs olAs620 E Las Olas Blvd

iNdiGo restAurANt620 E Las Olas Blvd JAPANese steAk house350 E Las Olas Blvd JohNNY rockets 5740 Seminole Way JohNNY v restAurANt 625 E Las Olas Blvd kitcheNettA 2850 n federal PANerA breAd 1762 N Federal Highway PizzA FusioN 1013 N Federal Highway riNo’s tuscAN Grill 1105 E Las Olas Blvd sAmbA room350 E Las Olas Blvd simPlY NAturAl cAFe 8267 Sunset Strip stromboli PizzA801 S University Dr the FloridiAN 1410 East Las Olas Boulevard tokYo sushi1499 SE 17th Street zoNA FrescA1635 N Federal Hwy

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pet Friendly restAurAnts: coN’t

lAke worth

broGue’s621 Lake Ave

dAve’s lAst resort ANd rAw bAr632 Lake Ave

hAvANA hideout 509 Lake Ave NAture’s wAY cAFe 517 N Lake Avenue

south shores tAverN & PAtio bAr502 Lucerne Ave tooJAY’s Gourmet deli 419 Lake Avenue PomPANo beAch bru’s room sPorts Grill 235 S Federal Highway GAluPPi’s 1103 N Federal Highway suNrise chiPotle 129 NW 136th Avenue simPlY NAturAl cAFe8267 Sunset Strip

west PAlm beAch chiPotle 2380 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd NAture’s wAY cAFe9920 Highway A1A outbAck steAkhouse 871 Village Blvd rooNeY’s Public house213 Clematis St

bone Appetite!

You and your pooch’s favorite hang out not listed? email us at [email protected] and we’ll add it!

*While all of our listings are believed to be pet friendly on their outdoor patios, please call ahead to find out specific pet policies. If you find we have inadvertently listed an unfriendly business, let us know at the email above.

pet Friendly restAurAnts, pAtio con’t

“i say madam, why do you want to get a divorce?”

“my husband treats me like a dog.”

“does he mistreat you? does he hit you.”

“no, he wants me to be faithful to him.”

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10. unbaked Bread Dough and Alcohol.

9. Household Cleaners

8. Macadamia Nuts

7. Human Medication

6. Compost

5. Onions and Garlic

4. Fatty Table Scraps

3. xylitol/Sugar-free Gum/Candy

2. Grapes, Raisins, & Currants

1. Chocolate!

TOP 10

PET POISONS

IN THE KITCHEN

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SWOOP THE POOPYou don’t still use your hands do you? Swoop’s patented design grabs and bags your pooch’s poop in a single action, concealing it away, leaving you free to dispose of it in a hygienic and responsible manner!

SWooP has a unique grabbing action which essentially replicates the hand. Lightweight, durable, stylish, andis made from 100% recyclable plastic. (Swoop Pooper Scooper, $19.99, www.SmartHome.com)

COOL DOWNa revolutionary new self-cooling pet cushion that cools without refrigeration, water or electricity. no maintenance, no mess. automatically re-charges itself. (The Cool Pet Pad, small thru x-large starting at $19.95, www.TheGreenPetShop.com)

PJ’s List:Cool Stuff for pets that we JUST LOVE!

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HyDRATION FOR GOOD HEALTHtasty, easy-to-use solutions for hydration supplementation for pets - dogs, cats, birds and horses • Save a Trip to the Vet • Made 100% in the USA • Fast Recovery from Dehydration • Helps Pets Bounce Back After Illness/Surgery • Helps with Quick Recoveries After Exercise • Essential Product for Emergency, First Aid and Travel Kits • FAST Recoveries From Diarrhea/Vomiting (COOL PET® Hydration Formulas, starting at $9.99, www.yourCoolPet.com)

on the go with Polly means keeping her safe from unforeseen dangers, this travel carrier is great for parrots on the go! no more chipping paint, no more rust! Choice of colors. (Aluminum Travel Carriers For Birds, starting at $119.00, www.KingsCages.com)

PLAyIN’ IT SAFE

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GIVE yOuR PEA A POD

Safe and nurturing habitats that complement your living space rather

than disrupting it. the rounded design mimics cavelike sanctuaries that animals gravitate instinctively

toward for protection and relaxation, while the elliptical exterior accents your interior design and enhances

your living space.(pEi Pod, starting at $129.99,

www.PeiPod.com)

CHASE, RATTLE & ROLL

turn recycled wine corks into stylish little toys that cats love. handmade using natural cork, cotton twine, and felt endcaps stuffed with fine-grind

organic catnip. the perfect size for chasing and carrying, plus the corks give them a little bounce to

keep kitty on her toes. (Bamboleos,$9.50 3-Pk,

www.ModernCatStudio.com)

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ATTACK OF THE KILLER FELINE!

Cats attack Scratching Post is a self assembled, super-cool, cat scratching post

designed to look like a cityscape. So when your kitty climbs and scratches, the scene quickly becomes a Giant outer Space Cats attack movie! So grab your video camera and start

filming your way to online video infamy! (Cats Attack Scratching Post, $29.99,

www.PerpetualKid.com)

H2O TO GO! Simply flip to open position and gently squeeze bottle to fill tray.

Convenient belt clip for no-hands carrying. Great for hot days and long walks with your dog. Holds 20 fl. oz. Will fit in your bike`s water bottle holder for fast rides. Perfect for hikes

and trips. assorted colors(Gulpy Water Dispenser,

$10.99, www.Muttropolis.com)

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nothing makes a bird happier than singing in the rain. Closest thing to rain should be your shower! Give

‘em a good quality shower filter to remove contaminents that could

damage their sensitive air sacs, and give them something to really sing about! reduces contaminents and removes skin and lung damaging

chlorine. (Eco-7 Showermate Shower Filter,

$49.00, www.GenesisWaterProducts.com)

SINGING IN THE RAIN

SLOWIN’ DOWN THE FOOD

CHAINFor dogs who forget to chew their food, this bowl is a must! the simple obstruction make

dogs slow down to eat. elegant, no-tip shape

bowl with durable, powder coated

safe finish. Comes in

five exciting colors. easy

to clean! (Slow Eating Dog Bowl, $10.00

www.PlatinumPetsuSA.com)

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SWING BABy SWING!Previously only available in europe, the Cat's trapeze offers kittens and active cats the perfect place to play and rest.

the unique suspended design is attractive to active cats, challenging them to climb

and play while drawing their attention away from curtains and furniture. made of sturdy unbleached cotton and is machine

washable. available in the 2-pillow trapeze or the 3-pillow trapeze.

(Cat’s Trapeze, starting at $75.00 www.catstrapeze.us)

no more dirty birds with this handy shower perch! Just fix it to the shower wall with attached suction cups and

watch your dirty bird scrub a dub dub!(Zoo-max Shower Perch, starting at $26.99,

us.zoo-max.com)

DIRTy BIRDy NO MORE

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ALL ABOuT GREyHOuNDS

Greyhounds are one of the oldest breeds of dogs – their first signs were

discovered in temple drawings dating back to 6000BC in what is now turkey. they were worshipped in ancient egypt and in medieval europe with only people of nobility allowed to own them.

they arrived in the united States with immigrants from the British isles to help control the over population of crop destroying jack rabbits. unfortunately, in the early 1900’s greyhound racing was born in the united States, thus changing the fate of greyhounds worldwide.

Greyhounds are among the most gentle of breeds, eager to please and well- behaved. they form a very strong bond with their families. raised in a kennel environment, they are very polite and well disciplined. they get along with other dogs and most of them even get along with cats. they come in a variety of colors with no two alike in coloring, size and personality. When retired from the racing circuit, their average age is between two and five years old.

Greyhounds do not require a lot of exercise and most are content with a romp in the fenced yard or regular walks. however,

By hollydogs Greyhound adoption

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“I think we are drawn to dogs because they are the uninhibited creatures we might be if we weren’t certain we knew better.”

-George Bird Evans

they Cannot be off leash without being in a fenced-in area.

Greyhounds belong to the sight hound canine group. they can see clearly for almost a half mile and any motion can trigger their curiosity to explore. their coat is very soft, thin and delicate and their shedding is very minimal. Greyhounds are required to live indoors for they cannot tolerate extreme temperatures, especially heat. Greyhounds love soft beds, couches and soft squeaky toys regardless of their age.

these gentle dogs are very sensitive to your voice. they prefer gentle talking and soft or classical music. once used to the new home routine, they are very laid back. they enjoy long “siestas” and quiet times. they try to be as close to you as

possible, following you around the house, especially at the very beginning of being adopted. they seldom bark and if they do it is normally out of excitement. Greyhounds are very unique; they are devoted to you and love you unconditionally and they are in a way very thankful for their new life full of love and care.

Please consider saving a precious life. You will not regret it when you open your heart to a greyhound, you will be rewarded many times over. if you are interested in more information about Greyhounds or adopting a greyhound, please call hollydogs Greyhound Adoption, a non-profit organization created in 1995 to rescue, shelter and adopt retired racing greyhounds that otherwise would be destroyed. 954 - 925 - 7758 or visit our website, www.hollydogs.org.

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AustrAliAN shePherd www.AussieRescue.org bostoN terrier www.FlBostonRescue.com boxerwww.BoxerFriends.orgwww.CoastalBoxers.org bulldoG wwwAdoptABullRescue.com www.BuddiesThruBullies.org chihuAhuA www.Chihuahua-Rescue.com cocker sPANiel www.CockerRescueFl.org dAchshuNdwww.DachshundRescueSouthFlorida.comwww.fldr.org

dAlmAtioN www.DalmationRescue.com dobermAN www.FlDobermanRescue.Bizland.com FreNch bull doG www.FrenchBullDogRescue.org GoldeN retriever www.GoldenRescueSouthFlorida.com GreAt dANe www.Great-Dane-Rescue.org

rescue And otHer importAnt AnimAl

Websites

ANimAl riGhts

ANimAl riGhts FouNdAtioN oF FloridAwww.animalrightsflorida.org

AssistANce For PeoPle with Pets

the Pet ProJectwww.PetProjectForPets.org

vets helPiNG heroeswww.VetsHelpingHeroes.com

AviAN welFAre

AviAN welFAre resource ceNterwww.AvianWelfare.org

breed sPeciFic rescues

AiredAlewww.SunshineAiredalers.org

AlAskAN mAlAmute www.FloridaMalamuteRescue.org AmericAN bouvier www.ABrl.org

pet rescue Websites

Cats still love you even when your perm goes wrong...

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GreYhouNd www.FriendsOfGreyhounds.orgwww.hollydogs.org keeshoNd www.FloridaKeeshondRescue.com lAbrAdor retriever rescue www.LabradorRescue.netwww.LabrescueFl.org old eNGlish sheeP doG www.oesrfl.org PAPilloN www.PapHaven.org

Pit bullwww.PitbullHappenings.com PuG www.CompassionatePugRescue.com www.PlanetPugs.com rottweiler www.ggArr.org sAiNt berNArd www.SaintRescue.org/Contacts

shAr-Pei www.FloridaSharPeiRescue.com shih tzu www.ShihTzuRescue.org siberiAN huskY www.SibRescue.com

Yorkie www.UnitedYorkieRescue.org

cAt rescue

AdoPt A cAtwww.AdoptACatfoundation.org

AdoPt A strAY www.AdoptAstray.ws

cAts exclusive www.CatsExclusive.org FeliNe FrieNds www.FelineFriendsFl.com

PAws south FloridA rescuewww.PawsSouthFlorida.org

strAY Aid ANd rescue www.strayAid.org doG rescue

biG doG rANch rescuewww.BigDogRanchRescue.org

biG & smAll PAws rescue iNcwww.BigNSmallPaws.com

hAve A heArt, iNcwww.AdoptTheDog.com

k94u rescue www.K94URescue.com

My wife said it was her or the dog...I miss my wife sometimes.

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pet rescue Websites con’t

rescue And otHer importAnt AnimAl

Websites coN’t

rescue rehAb home www.RescueRehabHome.org

sAbbAth memoriAl doG rescuewww.SabbathRescue.org

shih tzu (& other smAll breeds)www.ShihTzuRescue.org

doG/cAt rescue

AbANdoNed Pet rescuewww.APR.RescueGroups.org

AlleN bAbcock doG ANd cAt rescue www.BabcockRescue.com ANimAl rescue Force oF south FloridA www.AnimalRescueForce.org chesed rescue www.Chesed-Rescue.org

luv A Petwww.LuvAPet.net

No PAw leFt behiNd www.NoPawLeftBehind.org

Precious rescue oF PAlm beAchwww.PreciousRescue.com

rAiNiNG cAts ANd doGs www.RainingCatsNDogs.RescueGroups.org

sAd*sAcwww.SadSacRescueGroups.org

strAY Aid ANd rescue iNc. www.strayAid.org tri-couNtY humANe societY www.triCountyhumane.org

Ferret rescue

browArd Ferret rescue www.BrowardFerretRescue.org

Foster cAre

Pets iN distress www.Petsindistress.org

the homeless Pet AdvocAteswww.Facebook.com/TheHomelessPetAdvocates

GuiNeA PiG rescue

crAzY cAvies GuiNeA PiG rescuewww.Crazycavies.org

GrieF couNseliNG

Pets everlAstiNG www.PetsEverlasting.com

low cost sPAY/Neuter

ANimAl Aid, iNc (bocA rAtoN)www.Animal-Aid.com

PAws-2 helP (west PAlm beAch)www.Paws2help.org

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PArrot rescue

AviAN hAveN exotic PArrot rescue www.AvianHavenRescue.org

AviAN ProtectioN societY www.AvianProtectors.Homestead.com

FloridA PArrot rescuewww.FloridaParrotRescue.com

luckY PArrot sANctuArY www.LuckyParrot.org

melbourNe AviAN rescue sANctuArYwww.MarsParrots.org

sAFe hAveN AviAN PlAcemeNt services www.SafeHavenFl.org

wiNGs oF love FouNdAtioNwww.WingsOfLove.Faith Web.com

rAbbit rescue

luv-A-buN rAbbit rescuewww.Bunnyrabbit.org

rePort Abuse

browArd sheriFF’s oFFice ANimAl Abuse uNit 954 - 321 - 4830

rePort ANimAl crueltY 954 - 493 - TIPS

trAP Neuter returN t/N/r

the cAt Network www.TheCatNetwork.org

PAlm beAch couNtY cAt coAlitioNwww.PBCCats.org

wildliFe helP

All creAtures sANctuArY (PAlm beAch GArdeNs)www.AllCreaturesSanctuary.org561 - 313 - 3854

wildliFe cAre ceNter(Fort lAuderdAle)www.HumaneSociety.org/SFWC

ExCERPT FROM A CAT’S DIARy: DAY 774 - I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe

snitches. the dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. he is obviously a half-wit. the Bird on the other hand has got to be an informant. he has mastered their frightful tongue (something akin to mole speak) and speaks with them

regularly. i am certain he reports my every move. due to his current placement in the metal room his safety is assured. But i can wait. it is only a matter of time...

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pet sitters - trAining/dogs

trAining - dogs

doG blessed trAiNiNGlisa hamburg CPdt-KA 954 - 415 - [email protected](see our Ad on Pg. 87)

doG trAiNiNG AcAdemY oF south FloridA, iNc.2280 SW 70th Ave, Unit 4Davie, 33317954 - 916 - [email protected]

PlAYtrAiN Positive doG trAiNiNG! iNc.Susan Claire, CPDT-KA954 - 349 - 5969www.PlayTrainDog.com(See Our Ad On Pg. 91)

pet sitters

o’Neil’s Pet sittiNG service954 - 661 - 9880www.FloridaPetNanny.com(see our Ad on Pg. 87)

pet WAste cleAn up And removAl

PooP9111 - 877 - POOP - [email protected] - fort lauderdale - Jupiter

reAltors

coAstliNe reAltY iNc511 Lake AveLake Worth, 33460561 - 722 - [email protected](see our Ad on Pg. 87)

Man to dog trainer: “Every time a bell rings, my dog

goes into the corner.” Dog trainer:

“That’s OK, he is a Boxer.”

Letting your dog run around regularly can reduce his stress level and risk

of ulcers (as well as many other problems).

A dog can carry half its weight comfortably in a backpack.

Dogs chew on grass to add fiber to their diet. It’s the K9’s salad.

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Your dog will love comingto stay while you are away!

Rates starting at $20 per night

O’Neil’s Pet Sitting Service954-661-9880www.FloridaPetNanny.com

Free Day For 1st Time Clients!

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No More No

Try it. For one month remove the word “No,” from your vocabulary when dealing with your dog. By Susan Claire, CPdt

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modern dog training is reward-based, which means we reward

behaviors we want repeated, and ignore or re-direct those we want eliminated. Continually saying, “no!” draws attention to the wrong behavior. as parents, surely, you’ve heard the saying, “negative attention is better than no attention.” dogs have a knack for turning negative attention into fun games like “catch me,” or “keep away.” Fun for them, frustrating for us.

one of the core principles of positive, reward-based training is that all creatures repeat behaviors that result in pleasurable consequences and avoid behaviors that result in unpleasant consequences. in other words, dogs do what works to get them what they want. What do they want? mainly, food, attention from us, exercise and play. these are the things they will work to get and therefore, are reinforcers. We can learn to time these reinforcers to encourage desirable behaviors from our dogs. ignoring the undesirable behavior is more effective than saying, “no,” because most creatures, with the exception of some humans perhaps, don’t waste time and energy on behaviors that result in unpleasant consequences.

Let’s put this theory to work: Your dog is very excited when he greets you at the door. his jumping up has caused you to

lose your balance, drop packages, dirtied your clothes; he’s even given you a few bruises. You love him, but would like to see this behavior stop. Why is Buddy jumping on you? he wants your touch and attention. the problem isn’t what he wants; it’s how he’s going about getting it. instead of the usual “no! Buddy- no!” let’s show him a better way to get our attention. the solution is a two-pronged approach: make the undesirable behavior (jumping up) unsuccessful for the dog, and replace it with a successful behavior. each time Buddy jumps up, turn your back on him and walk away. Say absolutely nothing. then use a treat to get him to sit. Pet him immediately, praise him profusely. Bingo! Sitting gets him the attention he wants. Continue petting until he jumps again, then quickly and silently turn away. re-approach, pet and praise when he sits. timing is critical so Buddy makes the connection between his behavior and your reaction. do this consistently and Buddy will begin to offer you the behavior that works (sitting) to get what he wants (your attention). then you’ll know he’s gotten the message: Jumping makes people go away- sitting gets him attention. to your dog, attention is a valued resource-- use it wisely! Susan Claire is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, in Broward County, and owner of PlayTrain, Positive Dog Training! She can be reached at 954-349-5969

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