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Free Issue 16 Fall 2012 The ArT of Tim rAcer meet Joey Stanley lov-a-Bulls Dedicated to the support of CKCSCR, Inc. 18-21, 2013 Help us raise the money so desperately needed for those Cavaliers who are less fortunate. Note, that CKCSCR took in 490 Cavaliers in 2011 requiring $230,000 for medical expenses, sponsors and care; with 42 Cavaliers entering foster care in January of 2012 alone! National Board of Directors and COTW Board Meetings | Rally and Obedience Trials Health Clinics will be Held on Saturday for Both Eyes and Hearts Judi Geldermann | 1232 Forty-First street | sacramento, ca 95819 Bring along your Treasured Pets and Let us Applaud Your Relationship! Shop with our Vendors and Enjoy the Demonstrations. Friday Evening Puppy Sweeps Saturday Conformation Sunday Conformation Monday Conformation Ginger Harrison Gil Baker Elizabeth McInally Bentwood, U.S. Nevhill, U.K. Dalvreck, U.K. Passeriphane, FRANCE Judi Geldermann | [email protected] Vicki Mitchell | [email protected] $99 room rate from Carmel Mission Inn | www.CarmelMissionInn.com (800) 348.9090. contributors Pam BonsPer is a freelance writer who has lived in the Monterey/Carmel area for over thirty years. She presently lives in Cachagua. She loves dogs and all critters! She writes short stories and articles for children and adults. She can be reached at bonsper@ sbcglobal.net. BarBara DeGrooDt is the owner of From the heart animal behavior Counseling and Dog on the cover MACY, MOLLY-MAE, AND CHARLIE training (www.fromtheheart. info) in Salinas, and has been Macy was adopted 12 years ago from Care Pets in San an animal behavior counselor Jose after being found as a stray in San Francisco. The for over 30 years. barbara was Sims’ weren't particularly looking for a "pittie," they were one of the original founders just looking for a nice, short-haired dog. of the association of pet Dog trainers. She’s a member of Macy is a supersweet dog who is a canine good citizen. the international association of When Macy was six years old, Heather Sims became Canine professionals, as well as a pregnant with her first child, Molly-Mae. Macy started to certified animal trainer. behave differently around her. She began watching over Heather diligently. Kelly LuKer owns Little pup After Molly-Mae was born, Macy wouldn't leave her side. Lodge (www.littlepuplodge.com), Whenever she would cry, Macy would whine and alert a cage-free boarding facility Heather that Molly-Mae needed tending to. She wouldn't designed exclusively for small stop whining until Molly-Mae stopped crying. Macy filled dogs. She has written for runner's the role of "nanny" dog. Then she did the exact same World, Salon.com, and various thing when Heather's son, Charlie, was born. Even now alternative weeklies. she gets upset when the kids are upset or if mom raises her voice, Macy nudges her as if to say " you need to calm down, they're only children." She instinctively knows how to read the situation and make it better. Dr. annette richmonD, D.v.m. Cover photo by heather Sims. earned her degree from UC Davis in 1997. Dr. richmond uses natural remedies on a daily basis in her practice, including Chinese and Let's connect western herbs, acupuncture, laser, dietary changes, nutraceutical supplements, essential oils, and flower essences. Custom-made remedies are designed based on an animal’s history. www. naturalveterinarytherapy.com. a Ru missy seu is a freelance writer a who resides in Montana with C her husband, phil. She trains her Labrador, emma, for therapy work, and competes in agility with hoto by Moni her Chihuahua, Lucy. She can be p reached through her website at www.cerebralcanine.com. Join us on FaceBooK For the latest dog stories, photos, videos, events, and resources. Like us at www.facebook.com/pages/Coastal-Canine- Magazine/136456806400753. 4 | coastalcaninemag.com | Fall 2012 Letter from Coastal Canine “Dogs laugh, but they laugh with their tails” ~Max Eastman Editor/Publisher Carie Broecker Photographer/Writer Scott Broecker e know. Talking about and advocating for Graphic Design Olivia Cajefe Trinidad Pit Bulls is controversial stuff. We know Ad Design Brandl Tucker Website Design Monica Rua some staunch dog lovers who are biased against Pit Bulls. Even using the term “Pit Contributors Pam Bonsper Bull” or identifying a dog as a Pit Bull can Barbara De Groodt Wbe nebulous, since “Pit Bull” isn’t really a breed. It’s a group of Kelly Luker Annette Richmond, D.V.M. breeds and mixes. Missy Seu Copy Editor Cindie Farley Our dog Sunshine’s best friend was a Pit Bull mix named Rio. Sunshine and Rio met 18 years ago when Sunshine was just a Letters to the Editor, Advertisement Questions: puppy. At that time we had never even heard of a Pit Bull. They [email protected] 831-601-4253 remained good friends their entire lives. Rio was one of the SUBSCRIPTIONS are $20 per year within the calmest, gentlest, most intelligent dogs we’ve ever known. United States. To subscribe, please send check payable to Coastal Canine, P.O. Box 51846 Pacific Grove, CA 93950 or subscribe online at www. All dogs need to have regular exercise, training, mental coastalcaninemag.com/homedelivery.html. stimulation, and socialization. Any dog can develop Join our online mailing list at behavior issues when those four needs are not met, but www.coastalcaninemag.com. a leash-aggressive Pit Bull or a Pit Bull with separation anxiety will cause more damage than a neurotic, aggressive Coastal Canine Issue #16, Fall 2012. Published quarterly (four issues per year). Copyright © 2012 Pomeranian. For this reason, bully-breed guardians have more Coastal Canine. All rights reserved. responsibility put upon them to raise well-behaved dogs. Coastal Canine is dedicated to the memory of Sunshine Broecker. We hope you come to love the “pittie” dogs in this issue as much as we do. Joey Stanley, Ginger, and the work of BadRap Disclaimer: Coastal Canine is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please seek and SociaBull are all helping to change negative opinions professional assistance from your veterinarian about pits. or qualified dog trainer before implementing any information acquired within these pages. Any resources mentioned are provided as a convenience Our wish for 2013 and beyond is that Pit Bulls regain their to our readers, not as an endorsement. respected status in society, and that laws can be changed accordingly: laws that ban them from entire counties and that allow discrimination against them in rentals and by insurance Coastal Canine is printed on 10% companies. We (dogs and people) should all be defined by the recycled paper. All inks used contain a percentage of soy base. content of our character, and not by anything else. Our printer meets or exceeds all Federal Resource Conservation Woofs and wags! Recovery Act (RCRA) Standards. Our printer is a certified member of the Forest Stewardship Council Scott and Carie Broecker (FSC) The FSC sets high standards that ensure forestry is practiced in an environmentally responsible, socially beneficial and economically viable way. Fall 2012 | coastalcaninemag.com | 5 table of contents In Every Issue 12 Training Corner – Training Your Ambassador 10 Train your Pit Bull well, and show the world your good dog. Rescue Me – Ginger – A Lover, NOT a Fighter 12 Rescued from the Mike Vick dogfighting ring, Ginger is now thriving in a loving home. Dog of the Day – Joey Stanley, a True Ambassador 14 Joey Stanley melts the hearts and opens the minds of school children and all who meet him. 14 Central Coast Dog Walks – Garza’s Canyon Trail 16 A little-known gem at the eastern entrance to Garland Park in Carmel Valley. Wellness – Achieving Dog Zen 22 Calming tips for the hyperactive or anxious dog. 32 Traveling Canine – Go for the Gold. Stay for the Fun. Explore the gold country with your four-leggers. 18 Features The Good Work of BadRap 18 Helping to reinstate the “nanny dog.” The Art of Tim Racer 24 Master wood sculptor Tim Racer creates unique works of art reflecting his love of dogs. 24 Everything Don’t just read the magazine. Bring it to life. EXPERIENCE IT! Else In this and future issues of Coastal Canine we will be featuring Digimarc digital watermarks to bring you interactive content via your iPhone or other compatible 7 Business Spotlight mobile devices. DOWNLOAD the free “Digimarc Discover” app. 8 Community Board LOOK for the phone icon throughout 11 K9 to 5 the magazine. 32 HOLD your phone about 3-5” away from 30 Bits & Chews the image and parallel to the page, move the phone slowly toward the 34 Rover Reviews page, allowing your camera to focus. The app works best in well-lit areas. 35 For The Dogs TAP the symbol that appears on your phone’s screen, and experience print come to life. 36 Pit Pawzitive Resources cc | directory Pacific Veterinary Specialists 12 Pet Sitting & Boarding Restaurants Parkview Veterinary Hospital 44 Carmel Dog Sitting Service 39 Seabright Brewery 3 Pet Specialists, Inc. 32 Carmel Valley Doggy Bed and Trailside Café 46 Santa Cruz Vet Hospital 11 Breakfast 41 Dr. Les Waddel Chiropractic 43 Comforts of Home 43 Stores Well Scents 46 Dawg Gone It 33 Stone’s Pet Shop 40 Agility Diane Grindol 43 The Raw Connection 15 D-Dog Agility 40 Inns Dogwood Ranch Pet Resort 41 Wishbone Pet Co. 42 Carmel Country Inn 38 Happy Pets 42 Books Coachman’s Inn 38 Katy’s Walk, Stay, Play 41 Training They Call Me Lola 37 Half Moon Bay Inn 38 Little Pup Lodge 44 A Dog’s Place 40 Hofsas House 38 Canine Spirit 44 Dog Food Paws n’ Claws Pet Sitting 41 Svendsgaard’s Inn 38