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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Homemade solution for soiling rugs By: Patty Soza H OMEMADE R EMEDIES If your Scottie is confused by puppy pee pads

and is now using your throw rugs, here is a way to correct the problem without spending a fortune on products currently on the market.

Try this homemade solution:

Simple Ingredients

8 oz Spray Bottle 32 oz Reconstituted Lemon Juice

1 Gallon Distilled White Vinegar

(use test spot for colorfastness)

Directions

Fill the spray bottle half full of lemon juice. Fill the rest of

the bottle with vinegar. Replace the cap and shake the bottle to

mix the ingredients. Spray you can make yourself

Spray all areas of the throw rug and repeat daily to deter your dog from wee-weeing on

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time.

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Protect yourself when out and about E XPLORING OREGON By: Patty Soza One of the most rewarding aspects of dog

ownership is being able to explore the Northwest with your Scottie. Unfortunately, the more active you are on

trails, in parks and even in your own neighborhood, the more risk you face with

irresponsible owners. Off leash walks are a very controversial

subject among dog owners. Some feel they have the right, no matter what the laws

indicate, to take walks off leash. It is usually these same owners who cause problems for

others. There’s the problem of poop not being picked

up, wildlife being slaughtered, or the dog going missing and possibly needing rescue,

but the most frightening part is the risk of being bitten or having your own dog severely

injured. Spring and Summer Issues Countless incidents recount owners insisting

their dog is friendly, when the dog’s body language clearly indicates otherwise and

Cascade Scottish Terrier Club things escalate. Pacific Northwest To protect yourself, it’s become necessary to Oregon and Washington carry pepper spray. Carry a cell phone or a camera to photo ID an owner and their dog if

you have a run in with them and don’t hesitate to get their information if need be.

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Use Caution if you Feed Raw Foods By: Patty Soza B.A.R.F. Quality dog foods provide a balanced diet

for your Scottie.

Here are some foods to watch out for if you’re thinking of transitioning to a raw diet:

Frequently adding raw eggs to your

Scottie’s diet can cause a Biotin deficiency, which results in hair loss,

poor growth and dermatitis. Some raw fish can cause a thiamine

deficiency, which results in abnormal

posture, loss of appetite, seizures and possibly death.

Raw meats may contain parasites and bacteria and don’t provide your

Things to know about Raw Diets dog with enough calcium or other

nutrients they may need. Frequently feeding raw liver can lead

to Vitamin A toxicity in dogs. Cascade Scottish Terrier Club Small, soft bones should never be Pacific Northwest Oregon and Washington given to dogs because they can

splinter.

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE What is your Scottie feeling? By: Patty Soza Dog barks, thoughts, dreams Neuroscientists believe that they know the

psychological motivations behind dogs’

barks, thoughts and dreams. Their findings indicate that dogs have the same brain structures that produce emotions

in humans.

But the mind of a dog is equivalent to the mind of a 2½ year old child, meaning that

they may not have all the possible emotions we do. For this reason, dogs do not have

emotions like guilt, pride, contempt or

shame for example. Small dogs have more dreams than large

dogs, but large dogs’ dreams last longer. There is scientific evidence that dogs do

Tail wagging conveys emotion smile and they do laugh in a way similar to

panting. Barks are mainly meant to sound the alarm,

bark in greeting, initiate play or Cascade Scottish Terrier Club communicate the need for companionship. Pacific Northwest Oregon and Washington Tail wagging usually conveys emotions that

barking can’t.

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Your Scottie’s Sixth Sense By: Patty Soza A sense of the mysterious Recently scientists have discovered that

dogs can see ultraviolet light, while our

eyes filter out UV light. They suspect that dogs use this ability to spot potential mates and avoid predators. Even less is known

about a dog’s sixth sense, their intuition.

We’ve all heard stories about animals sensing earthquakes, tsunamis and bad

weather before they struck, or sensing an impending death or illness. Some

speculate that they sense changes in the

air, barometric pressure or electromagnetic fields. Others believe that

their sense of smell, hearing and eyesight allow them this special ability.

They sense changes in the air Bridget Pilloud, an animal communicator in

Portland, Oregon believes that dogs understand energy cognitively.

Although scientists have tested, they have Cascade Scottish Terrier Club yet to conclude the meaning behind how Pacific Northwest Oregon and Washington differently they respond in these instances

since their unusual ability is hard to trace.

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Trusting By: Patty Soza Trust and Scotties It’s no surprise that dogs are socially aware

of people and other dogs, but scientists

have only recently measured their ability to judge emotion. Now studies are asserting that dogs can

determine if you are trustworthy or not.

Once they decide you aren’t trustworthy, they are less likely to follow your

commands. If you try to deceive your pet, even in fun,

they may be less likely to believe you when

you need them to. They are able to assess whether you are a

reliable guide, and quite quickly it seems. If the people in their lives let them down

Scotties know who to trust enough, they might become fearful,

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Interesting Facts about Scottish Terriers By: Patty Soza Trivia about Scotties Scotties have been loved by many,

including Shirley Temple, Rudyard Kipling,

Joan Crawford, Humphrey Bogart, Julie Andrews and Betty Davis; even Hitler got two Scottish Terriers for his fiancée, Eva

Braun.

In London in 1879, a terrier owned by Sir

Paynton Pigott was the first Scottish terrier to be entered in this show, and also won

first prize in his class.

The Scottish terrier has won more “Best in

Show” titles at Westminster’s Kennel Club Dog Show than any other breed.

Love of the breed

Scottish Terriers have lived in the White House with three presidents: Franklin Cascade Scottish Terrier Club Pacific Northwest Delano Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Oregon and Washington and George W. Bush.

Franklin Roosevelt spent $15,000 for a destroyer to pick up his Scottie in the

Aleutian Islands

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Preparing to adopt a Scottie By: Patty Soza Adoption Preparations Rescue groups have many expectations. It is their

job to ensure that the dog will get the best possible home. They rely heavily on your answers to

questions such as these: The age and occupation of those living in the household.

Details about your home type and whether you have a fenced-in yard.

Where, specifically, you plan to keep the dog and where it will sleep.

How long the dog will be left alone each day.

How often you think the dog will need vet care and grooming.

What kind of food you plan to feed the dog. The pets you own and why you no longer

Contacting a rescue group have former pets. Whether you have ever owned a Scottish

terrier. Cascade Scottish Terrier Club Who will inherit the dog in the event of your Pacific Northwest Oregon and Washington death? The final step will be signing a contract. You can

find these groups at: http://www.petfinder.com

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Is Your Scottie Left or Right-Pawed? By: Patty Soza Scottie Similarities to Us

Studies show that just like us, our Scotties

tend to favor one paw over another when reaching for something.

To determine if your Scottie is right-pawed

or left-pawed, try these four suggestions:

Place a treat under the sofa and see which paw your Scottie uses to retrieve

it.

Watch what paw your Scottie holds a

bone with while chewing it.

Right Pawed or Left Pawed Observe which paw your Scottie uses

when taking a first step forward.

Cascade Scottish Terrier Club Pacific Northwest Place a Kong ball full of treats in front of Oregon and Washington your Scottie and observe which paw is

used to hold it to get the food.

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Learn from your Scottie By: Patty Soza What Scotties teach us Here are some actions and attitudes you

can borrow from your Scottie:

Express how you feel without words Schedule lots of play time

Make everyone happy

Let your joy have no bounds Bring gifts to those you love

Spend lots of time walking Be you and be okay with it

Walk with your head held high

Live with no fear Be mysterious

Engage nature...squirrels, birds, butterflies

Live like a Scottie Let your cares be momentary

Don’t be afraid to disagree Make others your first priority Cascade Scottish Terrier Club Pacific Northwest Protest what’s most important to you Oregon and Washington Don’t be afraid to act goofy

Be stubbornly persistent

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Grain Free Dog Biscuits By: Patty Soza Dog Biscuit Recipe Making your own dog biscuits can save you money

when you’re concerned about ingredients. Try this healthier version of a homemade treat:

Ingredients

1 Sweet Potato 1 Egg

¼ C Unsweetened Coconut Milk ½ C Kevala Almond Butter (no salt or

sugar) 1½ T Flax

2 T Water ½ C Coconut Flour

Directions Preheat oven to 350°. Combine flax and water

and let it sit until it becomes a paste. Cut the sweet potato into wedges, boil until soft and mash. Make your own dog treats Combine all ingredients and mix well. Line a

baking sheet with pan lining paper. Drop batter onto baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, then press Cascade Scottish Terrier Club paw print shapes into batter. Bake another 20 Pacific Northwest Oregon and Washington minutes and let cool. Keep refrigerated.

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Be Prepared By: Patty Soza Plan for the Unexpected When leaving home with your Scottie:

If you are considering daycare, you will be expected to have their vaccinations up to date, but your concern should be play and rest schedules, handling techniques, how dogs will be grouped,

facility first aid training and whether they will have access to the outdoors. When you are walking your Scottie, consider the

condition of the lead and collar or harness, keep an extra tag with your phone number on their collar,

protect them from inclement weather, carry an alarm or protection against other dogs and provide your dog with enough training to come when called

or have treats on hand should they break free of their lead. Put up flyers, contact petamberalert.com, craigslist

and the local shelters if you fail to find your dog on foot and carry a pad and pen to give your contact Have a backup plan info to neighbors and passersby should they see your dog. At the dog park, check the perimeter of the fence Cascade Scottish Terrier Club Pacific Northwest for possible escape routes. Keep your eye on your Oregon and Washington dog at all times and don’t rely on the word of an owner that their dog is friendly or harmless. Leave if

there is any aggression.

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Scottie Age Appropriate Care Numbers you should know By: Patty Soza

Here are a few numbers you can use while

raising your Scottie: For each year of their first two years, your Scotties age is 10.5 years for each year.

After that, subtract 2 from your Scottie’s age in years, multiply that by 4 and add 21.

Most Veterinarians recommend that you spay or neuter your dog between 6-9

months of age. Begin socializing your puppy at 8 weeks of

age. When training a puppy, begin 2-3 times a

day for no more than 3 minutes. Start your pup on walks of 5 to 10 minutes

and gradually increase to no more than a Recommendations by the number mile until they are 1½ year old.

Any diet changes should be gradual over a 3 week period. Cascade Scottish Terrier Club Pacific Northwest Trim nails at a minimum of 4 weeks and get Oregon and Washington your Scottie professionally groomed at least

2 times a year.

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE A Scottie Christmas Scotties greet Santa By: Patty Soza

CHRISTMAS EVE 4:20 a.m. Both Scotties poke me with wet noses to see if I’m awake 4:30 a.m. I say lots of bad things (expletive) and open the doggie door 5:03 a.m. My Scotties bark outside, starting a chorus of barks everywhere 6:16 a.m. I say lots of bad things (expletive) and close the doggie door 8:15 a.m. I go to pick up relatives at the airport and the dogs sleep 10:11 a.m. My Scotties sometimes barks at invaders outside and then sleep 7:00 p.m. We arrive home, which NEVER ceases to amaze the dogs 7:01 p.m. My Scotties grab toys for us to share their joy 8:00 p.m. Everyone visits until bedtime 8:01 p.m. My Scotties sleep or roll and grunt happily in the hall 9:01 p.m. I say bad things (expletive) when the noise awakens guests 9:30 p.m.(Finally) Sleep 12:00 a.m. My Scotties hears Santa and alarms the family Scottie schedule 12:01 a.m. I say lots of bad things (expletive) and go back to sleep CHRISTMAS DAY 12:00 a.m. Santa gives the dogs bones for quietly helping him

Cascade Scottish Terrier Club leave gifts 3:00 a.m. My Scotties check again for intruders outside then go Pacific Northwest Oregon and Washington back to bed 4:20 a.m. My Scotties poke me with wet noses, hoping its ok they let Santa in

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE How to Measure your Scottie Scottie length and height By: Patty Soza

All dog breeds have standards for the

ideal dog of that breed. A standard includes acceptable colors, structure and size.

Unlike some breeds, the Scottish terrier has one height and length for either sex.

From the withers (shoulder blade) to the floor, the acceptable height is about 10

inches and from the withers to the tail, the standard length is about 11 inches. The

most recent STCA standard was revised to these measurements in the 1990s.

Originally, the breed’s standards were first written by the Scottish Terrier Club of Scottie standards Scotland in 1888, and revised by the Scottish Terrier Club of England in 1933.

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Keep Your Scottie Safe This Winter Winterize your Scottie By: Patty Soza Winter can be hazardous to your pets.

Use these prevention measures to keep your Scotties safe.

More dogs go missing in winter than any other season. It’s especially important to

keep your pet leashed when weather is severe, and ensure that they are wearing

ID tags.

Salted surfaces can irritate Scottie paws and tummies. When using melters,

choose a salt and chloride free formula, and clean your Scottie’s paws once

inside.

If you anticipate less activity during the winter, adjust your dog’s diet to keep

them fit and trim through the season. Although homes are warm, floors can be

colder in the winter. Make sure your Scottie winter tips Scottie has a soft place to rest, away from drafts. Keep Poinsettias, Mistletoe and Holly Cascade Scottish Terrier Club Pacific Northwest Berries out of reach of your Scottie. Oregon and Washington And, just as in warm weather, never

leave your Scottie unattended in the car.

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Scottie DIY Placemat Gift S COTTIE P LACE MAT By: Patty Soza Tools and Materials:

Laminating Pouch 8 ½ x 11 image of your dog or design

Iron Fabric to cover pouch while ironing

Having a cleanable mat under your Scottie’s

bowl protects the floor and provides a more sanitary eating area.

To make your own mat, preheat your iron to

medium high or high.

Place your design in a laminating pouch and cover over it with fabric.

Iron the area with quick strokes to avoid an

uneven seal Scottie crafts

Once firmly sealed, trim around the edges to an eighth of an inch and clip sharp corners Cascade Scottish Terrier Club Pacific Northwest Oregon and Washington Optional:

Use a press and stick rug pad for a firm grip to the floor

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Scottie Thanksgiving Itinerary S COTTIES AT By: Patty Soza T HANKSGIVING Thought for this week:

The only creatures that are evolved enough to convey pure love are dogs and infants. ~Johnny Depp~

Scottie Wish list -

Early rise to walk through the neighborhood Neighbor out and has treats to feed me

Warm towel drying after walk Delicious smells coming from the kitchen

Breakfast includes pumpkin puree Lots of excitement and activity today

Someone puts on Dog TV Get to go to the market with family

Grab Mr. Hedgehog toy for tug ‘o war We all climb on the recliner for TV

A round of rolling and grunting on the rug Backyard exploration and squirrel chase

Thanksgiving wish Thorough self grooming before our dinner Greet visitors who all want to scratch me

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Lots of fall leaves to race through Tucked next to family ni’ night

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Sharing at Thanksgiving S COTTIES AT By: Patty Soza T HANKSGIVING With Thanksgiving a little more than a week away, the planning has probably already begun.

Here is a list of foods guests should be warned not to feed to your Scotties:

Turkey skin, fat and Bones Skin is higher in fat and has probably been cooked in highly

seasoned juices. Poultry bones are brittle and splinter.

Cranberry sauce is full of sugar, which is harmful to a dog’s blood sugar and insulin

levels. Chocolate Most people know that chocolate

is bad for dogs, but your guests might not have dogs and may forget that these treats

must be kept out of reach. Onions destroy a dog’s red blood cells.

Ingesting a small amount may cause no harm, but nevertheless, they are toxic to our

A Dog Thanksgiving Scotties. Nuts Some nuts are more toxic than others,

but specifically macadamia nuts and walnuts can make dogs very ill. Cascade Scottish Terrier Club Pacific Northwest For a more comprehensive list, see: Oregon and Washington https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Treating your Scottie’s Anxiety By: Patty Soza S COTTIE A NXIETY Many types of anxiety can be helped or outgrown

by simply socializing your Scottie. Others, can be helped through desensitization and conditioning.

It may take some creativity on your part to relieve

your Scottie’s tension, but here are some simple solutions.

Exercise helps in a number of ways. It stimulates

serotonin and helps burn off some of that pent up

energy. If your Scottie hates being groomed, start out

using a softer hair brush until they are used to

being brushed. The more handling your Scottie

gets, the easier it will be.

If noises spook your Scottie, distract their attention with puzzle toys or treat balls. Another popular

method is to play soothing music. There are many Calming your Scottie compilations designed to ease dog anxiety.

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Scottie’s and Wildlife By: Patty Soza S COTTIES INSTINCT Predatory behavior is a normal for Scottish

Terriers. But since most Scotties are seldom used to control vermin, the behavior can become a problem. Your Scottie could be

injured chasing down wildlife and if your dog encounters a skunk, it is quite painful, since

their nose is so sensitive. Training must start as early as possible to prevent problems later. Walk your Scottie on

leash in a wilderness area where you might encounter squirrels, rabbits, ducks or geese.

Keep treats or a favorite toy handy. If your Scottie becomes excited, call the dog by name

and run in the opposite direction, holding the treats or toy in view and then award the treat or

toy to your Scottie. Repeat this on a number of occasions until your Scottie turns to chase you

instead of wildlife, anticipating a reward. If you are working with an older dog, or the Scotties are hunters procedure doesn’t seem to be working, place a

key in a small canister and as soon as the dog becomes excited by prey, shake the can

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE A Scottie’s infectious joy By: Patty Soza S COTTIES: G UARDIANS in an interview with Modern Dog Publisher OF BEING and Editor-in-Chief Connie Wilson, Eckhart Tolle calls dogs ‘The Guardians of being” because dogs teach us to relate deeply with

another being. Dogs are so approachable that we can touch them and relate deep

feelings to them without the worries of social correctness, because they are willing

to reciprocate. Dogs are in the now and teach us how to

be there too. We can become too engrossed in thinking until our dog reminds

us of our bodies and the world beyond. We become too burdened with problems until

we focus on our dogs and what makes them happy. Scotties are in the now They love their walks and outings with us, which are good for us also. When we are

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE The key to Scottie loyalty By: Patty Soza S COTTIE TRAINING Consistency is at the heart of all Scottish

terrier training. They won’t understand if a behavior is allowed one week and frowned on the next. A Scottish terrier will take as

much affection and care as you are willing to give them while they are adjusting to a

new home and feeling anxious and unsure. There’s no harm in coddling a Terrier until

they adjust, as long as this is the way you will always be to them. But keep in mind

that the more reassurance you give them the better they will perform day to day.

They are independent little dogs and will be on their way with consistency and love. A

Scottie’s devotion knows no bounds when they know they have your love and that you Scotties need consistency have their best interests in mind. Scottie’s are loyal dogs and try very hard to please

the ones they love. The rewards of being consistent and providing as much security Cascade Scottish Terrier Club Pacific Northwest as you can for them come from a well Oregon and Washington adjusted little dog, who learns quickly and

adapts readily, and loves you to pieces!

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE A Scottie’s Character By: Patty Soza S COTTIE INTENSITY It's the character of the Scottie that charms

and captivates. Scotties carry themselves with dignity, self-assurance, and poise. The Scottie spirit is independent and complex. They can

be curious, friendly or fearless, all with the same fierce intensity. They aren’t afraid to

enter the fray and give their opinion. Scotties are particular about engaging others

requests for their attention, since their activities are so important to them.

A Scottie’s tenaciousness and absorbed exploration of their world makes them appear

aloof, but once you engage them, you see beyond, to the wry sense of humor, playfulness

and zest for life. They share their world and carry you beyond your own. Scotties are explorers Their strong willed tenaciousness is tempered by time, to adjust to their household, and in the

end they comply best because they love the people and animals in their life so deeply. Cascade Scottish Terrier Club Pacific Northwest Their intensity in all they do is what makes Oregon and Washington them so remarkably different than other

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE A Scottie Owner’s Ten Commandments By: A Scottie Owner S COTTIE C OMPANIONSHIP A SCOTTIE OWNER’S TEN

COMMANDMENTS 1. My life span is ten to fifteen years. Any separation from you is likely to be

painful. 2. Give me time to understand what you

want of me. 3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for

my well-being. 4. Don't be angry with me for long. You

have a life outside our home but I have only you.

5. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when

speaking to me. 6. Be aware that however you treat me, I

Understanding Scottie’s will never forget it. 7. Before you hit me, remember that I

could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you. Cascade Scottish Terrier Club Pacific Northwest 8. Before you scold me, ask yourself if I’m Oregon and Washington not feeling well, feel neglected or alone.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old - remember, you too, will grow old.

10. Everything is easier for me if you are there because I love you so!

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Dealing with Hair Tangles By: Patty Soza S COTTIE’ S COAT Scottish Terriers have two layers of wiry hair. It

is recommended that they be professionally groomed at least twice a year, but in between grooming they tend to develop mats.

In the Northwest, the climate is damp, and damp hair is more likely to matt. It is even more

important during fall and winter months to dry and brush your Scottie’s coat to prevent a tangle

of matts, which is painful to the dog and hard for the groomer to correct without cutting too much

hair away. As soon as you come in from a walk, take a few

minutes to brush and dry your Scottie. They will be all the more eager to go for walks in the cold

if they know that they will be protected from the cold and freshened after their walk.

Tips to deal with matts Arm pits, beards, rear ends and chests matt due to friction, so make sure you reach these areas

while brushing. You can saw through tight mats with scissors Cascade Scottish Terrier Club Pacific Northwest and break them apart with your fingers and a Oregon and Washington wide comb. Use treats for cooperation.

Make sure you don’t brush to the point that your Scottie is upset. Instead, tackle it again later.

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE In the Company of Scotties By: Patty Soza LIVING WITH S COTTIES If you plan to bond with your Scottie and make the dog an integral part of your life, your life will change dramatically.

If you get your Scottie as a puppy, the first few years will be a discovery of the world around them, and they will be learning how to behave around other dogs. You cannot teach them the language of dogs but you can be there as their guide and protector while they learn how to join a group of dogs at a dog park, center or gathering.

The more experiences and interactions your Scottie has with other dogs, the better the chances of learning the right posture, confidence and appearance to mingle in a group of other dogs. This does requires that you have some

knowledge of dog posturing, wagging and facial expression, to determine whether it is menacing or friendly, so you can protect your Scottie. Scotties and all dogs like familiarity and routine, just as we

do. They will expect a predictable schedule of walks, outings, meals, potty time and bedtime. Your goal is a well adjusted dog, confident to meet their responsibilities and experiences. The language of dogs Your reward is the companionship, entertainment, and a deepening love between you, every passing day. Scotties make you a better person if you let them. They make it easier to get past any fears of socializing and help you Cascade Scottish Terrier Club Pacific Northwest stay fit. You will never be bored with a Scottie and most Oregon and Washington likely will have some unique and wonderful experiences that you may otherwise have never experienced without them.

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Scottie Intelligence

By: Patty Soza S COTTIE SMARTS According to leading researchers, dogs’ mental abilities are close to a 2 year old human child. Like

human toddlers, they have basic emotions like happiness or disgust, but they don’t seem to experience guilt, only fear. When it comes to deception though, dogs are nearly as successful as their owners to deceive.

In the distant past, it was believed that dogs’ mental

abilities were similar to ours, but with the rise of science, this view reversed. With more research, we are once again giving credibility to the similarities

between us.

Their social life is much more complex, more like a human teenager, enabling them to show interest in pack ranking and social order. They know when they

aren’t being treated fairly and will avoid eye contact with the one who was unfair with them. Scotties Abilities It seems that the longer a breed has been in existence, the more likely their IQ isn’t as high, having been bred specifically for a particular task and not

Cascade Scottish Terrier Club intelligence. Pacific Northwest Oregon and Washington Scotties don’t make the list of the smartest breeds. However, when they can figure out everything we want them to know, they are also more likely to learn

everything they can get away with.

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Talk to your Scottie

By: Patty Soza The first word your Scottie will need to learn is their name. From there, you can get your Scottie’s attention and begin a dialog with them. Dogs use vocalization and gestures to convey their

feelings, just like you do. The better you understand that language, the happier both of you will be. If you can determine what your Scottie wants and they can understand you, this will relieve some of the stress and

meet everyone’s needs. When I brought our year old Scottie home, he never made eye contact with me at first. Gradually he learned that it was safe to look up to connect with me,

which made communication easier for both of us. Dogs like routine and if allowed to, they will begin to signal you in anticipation of regular events. Although they are subtle, dogs use facial gestures to

communicate with you, like smiling. Yawning can sometimes mean that your Scottie is embarrassed or feeling stressed. Play growling and barking are a very common Scottie Scottie Vocabulary trait. They learn from you when this is appropriate and when it’s become excessive. Scotties, like all dogs don’t naturally understand Cascade Scottish Terrier Club cuddling at first. This is our way, not theirs, but with Pacific Northwest Oregon and Washington patience, your Scottie will understand your need to cuddle and maybe even cuddle back, with their head pressed to your chest.

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Sharing Your Bed

By: Patty Soza The fact is, 45% of dogs sleep in their owner’s bed. If you don’t have allergies and they don’t disturb your S COTTIE S LEEP sleep, there’s really no reason Scotties can’t share your bed.

There are a number of benefits to allowing a dog to have access to your bed. Close contact with your Scottie assists in a bonding connection, which supports the well being of both you and your dog. It

also keeps you intimately aware of the state of their health and grooming needs. If your Scottie is restless at night, there may be an underlying issue that needs to be addressed and might

be missed without a closer connection to them. And you’ll certainly remember their hygiene before flea infestation becomes a problem or they are in need a bath. Scotties can share your bed A closer connection to your Scottie also benefits your health. According to researchers, the presence of a dog can reduce blood pressure, decrease anxiety and provide a sense of safety.

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Scottie Food Intolerance/Allergies

By: Patty Soza S COTTIE D IET Some of the signs of food intolerance/allergy you may notice are chronic ear problems, itchy skin, bald spots, excess licking, itchy rear end, gas or diarrhea. Of the many allergens causing distress, the most common

are beef, chicken, dairy, soy and grains. Veterinarians have found that the problem can simply be a poor choice of dog food, improper breeding, nutritional or can be due to overuse of antibiotics.

The best way to determine the cause is try an elimination diet. Begin by choosing lamb as a meat source, since lamb is the easiest to digest. Read dog food labels carefully to ensure that the ingredients

don’t include the most likely allergens. Problematic grains include corn, wheat, and barley. Any change in diet could cause further gastrointestinal distress, so make the change slowly over the course of Try an elimination diet. a week, weaning your Scottie away from the old diet with a mixture of old and increasingly new. Once your Scottie improves, you can reintroduce certain ingredients, one at a time, over several weeks

Cascade Scottish Terrier Club to see if there’s any reaction. Pacific Northwest To be sure that your Scottie is still getting the nutrition Oregon and Washington needed during this time, consider adding Missing Link to their diet, especially if you decide to forego dog food

altogether and cook for your dog or try some other alternative.

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I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Scottie Dental Health

By: Patty Soza S COTTIE TEETH For most people, brushing dog’s teeth is nearly as difficult as clipping their nails. Some veterinarians recommend using a soft bristle electric toothbrush to quickly finish the job. An electric toothbrush is also

easier to clean after use, by turning it on while running it under a faucet. Whatever toothpaste you decide to use, squeeze it into the bristles to prevent any toothpaste from getting

into their eyes. A number of vets offer anesthesia free dental cleanings. There are also services available with qualified hygienists who can often come to your home

if your Scottie isn’t a good candidate for anesthesia due to age or medical conditions. If your Scottie has liver or kidney problems, heart defects, injury, infection, hot spots or seizures, they Start a routine of regular might need an alternative to anesthesia to clean their dental care teeth, and therefore, preventative care should be a critical part of your routine. To begin a routine of regular dental care, consider

Cascade Scottish Terrier Club starting out slowly. Getting into the habit of caring for Pacific Northwest your Scottie’s teeth can take awhile to reinforce. You Oregon and Washington might pick a weekend day and slowly increase the frequency to include weekdays. Starting out slowly is

also a good way of easing your Scottie into accepting dental care.

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Tips for Food and Treats I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE By: A Scottish terrier owner

Changes to your Scottie’s diet should be made gradually to avoid gastrointestinal distress. A dog’s

digestive system is different than ours, increasing the likelihood of bacterial imbalances. P ET FOOD Probiotic remedies are available to ease this distress, such as Eagle Pack’s Holistic Solution, but unnecessary if you simply introduce new foods slowly to your dog’s diet.

Take five to seven days to make any change to diet, mixing an increasing amount of new food to the old food. If the food you’ve been feeding has been recalled,

pick a food with similar ingredients, or one that is easily digestible. When reading food labels, the main ingredient will be first on the label. Look for complete, balanced,

100% nutritious ingredients with zero potentially Be cautious with changes harmful ingredients. Food should contain no to diet artificial colors, chemical preservatives, fillers or by- products. The dog food you choose should be free

of antibiotic, herbicides and pesticides. Cascade Scottish Terrier Club Feeding only dry food isn’t healthy for your Scottie, Pacific Northwest since dry food is overly processed and won’t keep Oregon and Washington teeth any cleaner than wet food. And dogs need

more moisture than a dry food provides, for proper functioning of organs just like we do.

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Traveling with your Scottie I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE By: A Scottish terrier owner The best way to make trips a pleasant experience for your Scotties is to prepare them by getting them

used to unfamiliar noises, sights and sounds about S COTTIE TRAVEL town and to socialize them with people and other animals before you go. Use a hand signal and a word like wait, each time you need to leave the house, so they’ll understand what will happen when you leave briefly.

While traveling with your Scottie, attach an ID and rabies tag to their collar or harness. You should have a picture of your Scottie on hand for identification.

While traveling, make sure your Scottie has fresh water in a container they are familiar with and that you plan for sufficient potty breaks and meals. If you’re staying at a hotel and need to leave your Make trips a pleasant Scottie behind briefly, put the Do Not Disturb sign on experience for your the door, let the front desk know and give them a Scottie number to reach you, just in case. If you bring a kennel, it should be large enough for

them to stand, turn around and lie down in, and they Cascade Scottish Terrier Club should have already had a chance to get familiar Pacific Northwest with it. Oregon and Washington Be prepared to praise everything they do, so they

will know they were a good little traveler!

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Bees and Wasps I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE By: A Scottish terrier owner Your best defense to protect your Scottie against bee and wasp stings is to tend to your garden, and STING PREVENTION be mindful where your dog is walking. Bees appear in larger numbers where there is clover in bloom. Keep your Scottie away from lawns where clover is flowering. Wasps on the other hand, become a nuisance when more fruit is available to them. They become drunk

from rotting, fermented fruit, which causes them to become more aggressive. If you have fruit trees, discard fallen fruit as soon as possible. A simple sting can safely be left alone to heal, but

for a couple of hours after they are stung you must carefully watch for any signs that your Scottie might be in some sort of distress. Weakness, swelling, difficulty breathing or excess Be mindful where your pain, causing the dog to cry out usually means the Scottie is walking sting is more serious and your Scottie should receive medical attention. Whether the sting is serious or not, make sure the

Cascade Scottish Terrier Club stinger is removed by scraping it with a fingernail or Pacific Northwest a piece of cardboard. Avoid using tweezers that Oregon and Washington might squeeze more venom into the wound. Cool the area with water or an ice pack.

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The Sniff Test I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE By: A Scottish terrier owner You might be surprised to learn, that in an experiment with a mouse, hidden somewhere on an

acre of land, three breeds, a Beagle, a Fox Terrier S ENSE OF SMELL and a Scottish Terrier, released to determine who would find the mouse first, resulted in the Beagle being first, in less than a minute, the Fox Terrier was second and the Scottish terrier was last! Scotties nevertheless are considered one of the top breeds

for their keen sense of smell. All breeds seem to equally love scent-rolling, but researchers really aren’t sure why dogs find certain odors attractive enough to roll in.

We can more readily understand why dogs smell sickness, since in the wild, prey that is weak or sick are brought down first. A dog’s keen sense of smell is why they can easily All breeds seem to like learn to sniff for drugs or missing people or even scent-rolling sniff their way home. They continually, mentally map where they are, and then scent and memory assist them the rest of the way.

Cascade Scottish Terrier Club When you consider that a dog can detect one drop Pacific Northwest of blood in an Olympic size pool, and can pick up a Oregon and Washington scent from miles away, it is easy to understand that they certainly do have a superior sense of smell.

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“Dognition” I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE By: A Scottish terrier owner Researchers don’t know why, but large dogs dream less than small dogs, and all mammals, humans

included, dream less as they age. C OGNITIVE ABILITIES If your Scottie is having a nightmare experts recommend that you don’t disturb them since dogs have been known to snap if they are abruptly awakened. The only exception would be if they appear to be having a seizure or cardiac event.

Calling their name may be enough to awaken them without startling them. Dogs need at least 10 hours of sleep, and dreaming is just as important to dogs as it is to people, both for

psychological and physical health. It used to be thought that dogs were driven only by reflex and instinct, but that view is slowly changing. Some researchers even believe that dogs have the Let sleeping dogs lie. ability to replay past events and contemplate the future. It follows that dogs have the same short term and long term memories that humans do. Cascade Scottish Terrier Club The idea that dogs may be thinking and dreaming Pacific Northwest Oregon and Washington just as humans do suggests that dogs possess the same full range of cognitive abilities that we have.

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Bonding with your Scottie I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE By: A Scottish terrier owner Scotties are tough little dogs, and they tend to fight to get their way. When you build a relationship with

your Scottie, it will probably require that you U NIQUELY S COTTIE understand and respect them and their independent nature. Convincing them to be helpful takes a lot of patience and affection. All of the demands they feel they have to endure are worthwhile, provided they feel

loved. If you put a positive spin on learning by praising and encouraging them they will feel proud of themselves and their accomplishments. When they are around other dogs they need to feel

your protection. Stepping between them and rowdy dogs and picking them up when they feel threatened will help them feel confident while socializing. They learn how to behave when you never allow them to Being attentive to their act disrespectfully to others either. They understand comfort is important. this quickly enough when you end their fun by taking them home; no need to scold. Being attentive to their comfort is important. They

Cascade Scottish Terrier Club will always enjoy walks if you protect them from chill Pacific Northwest or heat, dry them when they’ve gotten wet and clean Oregon and Washington their paws and tidy them from being outside. They need to know that you are on their side and that

anything you do is in their best interest.

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Worried about Fleas? I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE By: A Scottish terrier owner With summer here, your Scottie may begin scratching and biting more, a telltale sign of flea S UMMERTIME C ARE infestation. Confirm your suspicions by visually inspecting your Scottie’s skin daily, in bright light, using a flea comb. So the fleas don’t drop to the floor inside, you can instead do your inspection and combing in the yard. Start at the head and ears, under the chin, comb

down towards the chest and legs, down the back, along the backside and over the tail. If you are careful not to tug, you will get more cooperation. When you’ve finished, hose the area where you

combed your Scottie. If you spray a mixture of liquid garlic and water in a hose sprayer, it will effectively eliminate fleas in the yard. You can comb inside, as long as you vacuum immediately afterward. It is best Tips for eliminating fleas not to feed garlic to your Scottie for flea control, since it thins the blood and can cause anemia. Finally, consult with a veterinarian before using a monthly topical flea product and flea shampoo Cascade Scottish Terrier Club Pacific Northwest together, since the combination can sometimes be Oregon and Washington toxic. You will protect your Scottie in more ways than one, since fleas also transmit tapeworm.