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2005 November/December | Fetch Magazine 5 Think back to last Christmas, or to HallBark cards are the perfect way to GIVE YOUR your most memorable birthday party, express your appreciation in the best or to the time when you received that form a dog knows - through its mouth. DOG A out-of-the-blue "just thinking of you" And with clever poems written on each card. How did you feel when someone edible card, there is no reason why your handed you a greeting card? Now look four-legged family member needs to go CARD over to your dog lying there on the through a single holiday or birthday "The Greeting Worth Eating" floor…doesn't he deserve a card too? again without his very own card.

When you give or receive a card, you're HallBark is a Milwaukee-based busi- sharing a moment that is special and in ness that specializes in making holi- many cases, congratulatory. Over the days, events, birthdays, special occa- past year, what has your canine com- sions, and even times when you're "just panion done that was special or worthy thinking of him" special for your pooch. of a unique treat? Plenty I'm sure. But Available in many stores throughout when he finally realized what house- the area, edible HallBark cards are not breaking was, or when he finally fig- only fun to give to your dog, but great ured out that pulling on the leash was gifts to give when you attend your not fun for you, what was his reward? neighbor's next canine birthday party.

There are countless times throughout Check your local pet supply store, the year when our best buddies deserve groomer, or veterinarian for a wide something more than the typical selection of HallBark cards. For more treat…something more than even the information, or a catalog of available big rawhide bone. When your favorite cards, call HallBark at (414) 704-2885 dog has made you proud and has shown or (414) 303-8839. you just how much he loves you…it's your turn to show just how much you care for him.

be facing the same weekday fate as all while receiving lots of love and Calling All theirs…8 to 10 hours alone, bordered attention from their "human" care- off in an area of the house with little to givers. Activities throughout the day look forward to but an occasional trip to consist of Canine Cardio and Pooch "Hounds" to the water bowl and a very long nap! Play that include lots of recreational activities all conducted within secure Muskego!! Whether it was their overwhelming and spacious interior and exterior runs. sense of guilt associated with their Snack time and calming rest periods dog's daily routine or their long time that include soft music and low lighting desire to work with and care for dogs, round out the day. This combination of the sisters decided to change the course activity and interaction makes for a of their and their "kid's" lives. Together, calmer, more relaxed dog when return- they have combined their strengths and ing home to you at the end of your busy resources and created, Release the day. Release the Hounds also provides Hounds, a 5,000 square foot dog day grooming services and overnight board- care facility located at S81 W18463 ing options for its day care "kids." Gemini Drive in the Muskego Industrial Park. Cumulatively, Sandy Release the Hounds is conveniently and Diana bring to their facility mem- located at the intersection of Gemini bership and certifications with the Drive and Racine Avenue, less than American Boarding Kennel Association three miles south of Highway 43, across (ABKA), canine first aid training, and from the Muskego City Hall and Police professional dog grooming experience Department. The facility is open week- For years, sisters Diana Kuhtz and along with training and volunteer expe- days from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Release Sandy Del Pizzo left their homes every rience with the Wisconsin Humane the Hounds offers half and full day morning for their offices, after giving a Society. options with no long-term contracts scratch under the chin and pat and kiss required. on the head to each of their cumulative As dogs are very social animals, six canine "kids." They couldn't help Release the Hounds provides a safe and For additional information, please feel but wonder how many other dogs would supervised environment for dogs to free to call Sandy or Diana at (262) 679- exercise and play throughout the day 0160 or stop in for a tour of their facility. 6 Fetch Magazine | November/December 2005 I checked with three local pet boutique street. They are concerned about their shop owners to see which treats they con- pets' health as well as their own. She Ask the sidered healthy and why. noted "The Becker's Bites are pricey, but the dogs love them and people come back for more." She recommends the no corn, no wheat version of Buddy Biscuits. Sweet Potato Chews are a healthy VET rawhide chip replacement. Jaeckels explained, "They are all dehydrated veg- QQ: I've been feeding my dog a quality etable, no filler, no by-product. All are a natural kibble diet and supplementing nice complement to a healthy diet." fish oil. I noticed his allergies improved tremendously! When I went to the bank The Natural Pet owner Kim Hecker drive-up, the teller sent out a bone- stocks the most treat choices. She prefers shaped biscuit and Fido snarfed it down. the freeze-dried meats. Hecker explained, Before we got home he scratched a spot "They are wheat, corn, and soy-free. raw on the side of his face! Why would Ninety-nine percent of all pets love this happen and can I prevent it? them." They are appropriate for dogs and Fido's Father in Franklin Petlicious A:AYou are fortunate that Fido reacted so Petlicious proprietor and baker Karen rapidly and dramatically with pruritis Krause spoke to me as she poured fresh (itching) that you could connect the par- organic cake batter into a mold for a spe- ticular treat to his allergic response. The cial doggy treat. Krause exclaimed "All of inflammatory response to an allergen is our homemade treats are healthy! We usually not this obvious. use all certified organic ingredients." She explained that she bakes with combinations Dog and cat treats contain ingredients of eight different flours and no meat which when eaten by certain individuals sources. Krause believes if a pet has an can stimulate an abnormal immune allergy to a meat protein source her pastries response. This allergic response can be are tasty hypo-allergenic options. gradual or rapid in onset. People who are allergic to particular foods can develop "Peanut Crunchers and Apple 'n Oats are hives or swell (inflame) in respiratory tissues my favorites," she said as she crunched (asthma). Our pets' immune response on a few and shared some with me. We both cells (mast cells) are more concentrated agreed they were a little dry, but very fla- in skin tissues rather than respiratory vorful! "Many customers purchase these for tissues. Therefore, our pets manifest their horses and goats," she added. more skin disorders than respiratory signs to allergens. Itchy skin, pustules, hair loss, inflammatory bowel disease, sensitive stomach, colitis, anal gland issues can all be linked to small amounts of food allergens provided to our pets in treats!

We need to become ingredient label readers for ourselves and our pets. Our environment and our foods, including pet treats, are filled unintentionally and sometimes intentionally with carcinogens and allergens. Some bodies can handle these insults better than others. It's difficult to control what we're exposed to in the environment, but we can control what we eat. Everyone knows it is not a good idea to eat pesticides, antibiotics, and hormones The Dog Spot in our food. But do you know that unless The Dog Spot owner Karen Jaeckels you're purchasing organic foods or treats couldn't choose one favorite. She promotes for yourself and your pets you are eating the Dr. Becker's Bites, Sweet Potato low levels of those in many products Chews, and Buddy Biscuits. A lot of her including meats, cereals, milk, pet foods, customers shop at the Outpost down the and treats? 2005 November/December | Fetch Magazine 7 cats. Brands available include Companion toxic to a dog's kidneys! Some commercial Beef Hearts, Freeze Dried Salmon, Beef dog treats still contain raisins. and Veggie Morsels, Durango Real Chicken, Bowsers Best Buffalo Bites, Never choose semi-moist treats for cats. and Carnivore Cuisine Tripe. Some contain propylene glycol. This common conditioner can be toxic. These As a holistic veterinarian and guardian treats notoriously cause facial/brow itching, of three dogs with allergies I have lip ulcers, and acne in cats. learned the importance of reading ingredient labels and choosing products which Quality ingredients do not include high contain the most natural, least-processed fructose corn syrup or added salt. Don't and most organic meat-based whole food buy products which contain artificial sources as possible. preservatives such as BHA, BHT, ethoxyquin, synthetic dyes, or the words The Natural Pet For a dog prone to chronic ear infections "animal" or "meat" which refers to any or hot spots stimulated by ingestion of mammal or rendered product. corn or wheat, a tiny amount of those ingredients in a cookie, cracker, or dog Don't forget, many edible dog chew products biscuit (from a bank teller) can incite an (Greenies , Nylabones) contain wheat or unwanted immune response. potato starch, which can be allergenic or add calories. Raw bones are the best dental At the Animal Doctor, one of our favorite chew-but that is a subject for another treats is the organic Once Upon a Dog article! Consult a knowledgeable pet shop quinoa dog biscuit. Quinoa is a nutrient manager or nutritionally-minded veteri- packed herb that is gluten-free and a narian for other tips on quality treats- tasty alternative to corn or wheat. and don't take Fido to the bank!

Perhaps the best low-calorie, unprocessed Dr. Jodie is a 1987 graduate of the treats are in your own refrigerator. Many University of Wisconsin-Madison School of dogs and some cats love fruits and veg- Veterinary Medicine. Her practice, the Animal Doctor, is located on Janesville Road etables. Baby carrots are a better choice in Muskego. She is a current member of the for a chunky pet than a wheat dog biscuit, AVMA, WVMA, American Holistic Veterinary but even carrots are a high-glycemic Medical Association, Veterinary Botanical (sugar) vegetable. Green beans are an Medical Association, and the Association of even better choice. Bananas provide potassi- Veterinarians for Animal Rights. You can submit questions to Dr. Jodie via her staff by call- um for a hypokalemic chronic renal (kidney) ing 414-422-1300. failure pet. I'm surprised how many guardians tell me their dogs and cats love melon. Remember, grapes and raisins have been found to be potentially fatally

8 Fetch Magazine | November/December 2005 Why is aggression addictive? Because it's and conscientious, in virtually every fun. Most dogs love the adrenaline rush case, the owner had abundant evidence of an aggressive encounter. But that but failed to act on the aggression that Training doesn't make them bad. These encounters, preceded the fateful incident. no matter how brief, can give even the nicest canine a pump as powerful as 4. You do have the power to solve the B i t s when he chases a squirrel up a tree. problem. Nothing is more satisfying Episodes such as these are the canine than discovering, like I did with my There's No Excuse for Aggression equivalent of a "happy pill." And, given aggressive Staffordshire terrier, that she Tense muscles, stilted gait, eyes fixate on the choice, your dog would swallow the is really oozing with sweetness and her target. whole bottle. eager to socialize with everything on four legs. But the only way to discover Cobra-like, the chow appears ready to Even though aggressive dogs relish the that is to first teach reliable basic obedi- strike two oblivious Chihuahuas. The chance to swarm unsuspecting or irritat- ence. owner, without acknowledging her pet's ing victims, you can do four things to growls, repeats a refrain she's uttered intervene and convince him to get his jollies Usually, aggression such as the chow's many times before, "Sorry. She's a chow." elsewhere. begins in a benign way and, therefore, is tolerated and allowed to grow year after Perhaps some would accept that as an 1. Let your actions do the talking. Let's year. Still, the dog isn't rotten at all and, apology. That's too bad. It's really an assume you want your dog to stop terror- if given the opportunity, appears ripe for excuse. Whether injury is inflicted or not, izing your cat. The obvious reaction may change. aggressive behavior is threatening and be to yell. But yelling, commanding, and the owner will be held responsible. shaming are ineffective and often coun- Amy Ammen is the owner of Amiable Dog terproductive in controlling the dog's Training and has been training and showing The legal system and insurance companies urge to chase. Instead of voicing your dis- dogs since 1975. Visit www.dogclass.com for more dog training tips. are eager to take action against dogs, approval by saying "NO!", leash your dog regardless of breed, that they consider and give a "whiplash" (snap and release) dangerous. The ultimate consequence is instantaneous jerk of the leash. Your costly defense, potential loss of your silence will relax the cat and homeowner's insurance, and emotional your jerk will curtail your turmoil. dog's prey drive. Pet Portraits Knowing this, I wish I could advise the 2. Think about how you will chow's owner to fix the problem by first address an outburst if it hap- discarding "progress pirates." pens again and prepare your tools accordingly. Long ago I -- Don't fall in love with excuses, or the was bitten by my briard dur- problem. My first dog, a husky, loved ing a training session. everyone. So with my next dog, I encouraged Although I was a very experi- her nasty side, although I wasn't aware enced trainer, he was intent of it at the time. Subconsciously, I foolishly on causing damage and had believed that "protectiveness" was a display stature to accomplishing his of loyalty. goal. My defense was to keep him leashed at all times, -- Don't blame aggressive tendencies on remain cool and launch into the breed, or on fear, abuse, or having "heel" mode during tempera- been attacked. That assumption may be ment "flare-ups." This way, I right. It may be wrong. But contemplating was able to redirect his ener- something you can't or won't change gy and focus him on working won't bring you any closer to eliminating with me instead of against antisocial behavior. me. His reactions became -- Admit and take responsibility for your predictable and, thankfully, I supporting role in letting the aggression prevented subsequent injury. continue. You may be ignoring or avoiding bad behavior. In response to outbursts, 3. Accept that you'll need to perhaps you're offering treats, soothing address the problem, or words, and affectionate strokes. Maybe you're to blame if you let it you've tried to stop it by scolding, shaming continue. Every day, trainers and behaviorists receive calls 414-465-0095 or restraining the offender. In all but the [email protected] mildest cases, these techniques do noth- from desperate dog owners. ing to stop behavior that, in many cases, No matter how concerned www.nextgenerationgifts.com is addictive. 10 Fetch Magazine | November/December 2005

"Floyd" Raises Awareness Regarding in air travel blossomed and legislation The the Safety of Air Travel for Pets was eventually enacted to hold airlines accountable for any mistreatment of animals. Legal Beagle Until recently, pet owners, mistakenly Pets & Planes: What You Should presuming that their animal companions The Safe Air Travel for Animals Act Know Before Flying the "Friendly" traveled in conditions similar to humans, Skies rarely considered the safety of air travel The Safe Air Travel for Animals Act (the for their pets. "Act"), was signed into law by then With the holiday season fast approaching, President Bill Clinton on April 5, 2000, many pet owners are contemplating air A case called Gluckman v. American with the goal of improving the safety of travel that includes family pets. Airlines, Inc., 844 F. Supp. 151 (S.D.N.Y. air travel for animals. However, the final Although air travel for humans is one 1994) gave many pet owners a rude rules of this act did not go into effect the safest methods of transportation awakening regarding the safety of air until this past June. available, air travel for pets is another travel for pets. The lawsuit arose out of story. the needless death of a golden retriever Prior to the Act, there was no way for a named "Floyd" due to admitted negli- consumer to obtain an airline's safety This month's Legal Beagle provides pet gence when American Airlines left Floyd record for transporting animals. The Act owners with information regarding the for over an hour in a crate in an unventi- requires U.S. airlines that perform safety of air travel with pets and pro- lated baggage compartment that reached scheduled passenger transportation to vides an overview of the Safe Air Travel 140 degrees. Floyd, who suffered from file reports with the U.S. Department of for Animals Act. heat stroke and brain damage, had to be Transportation Aviation Consumer put to sleep by his owner, Andrew Protection Division concerning incidents How Many Pets Are Flying the Gluckman. involving the loss, injury or death of ani- Friendly Skies? mals during air transportation. Gluckman sued American for its failure According to the U.S. Department of to safely transport Floyd, including seeking The Department of Transportation pub- Transportation, more than two million damages for Floyd's pain and suffering. lishes the reports monthly, and forwards pets and live animals are transported by In court, American argued, among other the reports to the U.S. Department of air every year in the United States. things, that because Floyd was legally Agriculture, which enforces the Animal Sponsors of the Safe Air Travel for considered "property," the case for his Welfare Act. Such reports are made Animals Act, legislation aimed at pro- death could not proceed. The Court available to the public and include tecting pets during air travel, estimate agreed with American, and the lawsuit detailed information about the injury, that as many as 5,000 animals are lost, brought to right the wrong of Floyd's loss or death of any pet. The Act also injured or die annually in air travel. needless death was dismissed. holds airlines accountable for the safety Such tragedies are preventable and due of pets during the entire time the pet is primarily to mishandling by baggage Floyd's story did not, however, go unno- in the airline's custody. personnel, severe temperature fluctua- ticed. It served to raise public awareness tions, insufficient oxygen in cargo holds, about the poor standard of care that pets Despite its inclusive sounding name, the or damage to kennels. were receiving from U.S. airlines. Soon, a Act does not, however, protect all animals. campaign to ensure the safety of animals The Act defines "animal" as "any warm

12 Fetch Magazine | November/December 2005 or cold blooded animal which, at the time of transportation, is being kept as a pet in a family household in the United States." 14 C.F.R. § 234.13. Thus, although family pets are protected, many other animals are not.

Steps You Can Take to Make Air Travel Safe for Pets

As the Gluckman case made evident, air travel for animals is not always safe. Pet owners have an important role in improving the safety of air travel for animals.

Pet owners should fly their pets only on airlines with a proven record of pet safety. An airline's pet safety record is available from the Aviation Consumer Protection Division online at http://airconsumer. ost.dot.gov/reports/.

Pet owners can also hold airlines accountable for any mistreatment of pets by reporting incidents of pet mistreatment to the U.S. Department of Agriculture APHIS, Animal Care Staff, 4700 River Road, Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737 (301) 734-7833.

Conclusion

Our pets count on us to ensure their safety in all instances. Air travel is no exception. The Safe Air Travel for Animals Act gives pet owners an important tool to protect pets during air travel, and to hold airlines that do not protect pets accountable for their actions.

For more information about the safety of air travel for pets, visit the Humane Society of the United States at: http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/car- ing_for_pets_when_you_travel/travel- ing_by_air_with_pets/.

Megan A. Senatori practices civil litigation at DeWitt Ross & Stevens, S.C. in Madison. She teaches courses in animal law at the University of Wisconsin Law School and Marquette University Law School. Megan is also Co-Founder and President of Wisconsin United for Furry Friends, Inc. ("WUFF"), a non-profit animal welfare organization dedi- cated to recognizing the link between family violence and animal abuse. www.wuffinfo.org. Behavior Consultants in Oconomowoc, "I also use Tellington TTouch, dietary WI, explains, "genetic heritage is a strong changes, exercise and flower remedies," Scaredy contributor to shyness; it is highly herita- adds McAuliffe about her own practice. ble, [and] life experiences are the second, (Tellington TTouch is a rehabilitation Dog but not necessarily the lesser, contributor." method based on circular movements of the fingers and hands over the whole According to McAuliffe, a dog that cowers body to awaken cellular intelligence, When your four-legged friend cowers at a person's touch may not have been speed healing, and change emotional at life handled enough when she was a puppy, response.) "Changing the dog's emotional in the sensitive periods of development. state is critical because emotions drive A typical dog is a floppy-eared, licking Or the reverse might be true. If the behavior and behavior can't change till machine who can't get enough play time. puppy was handled too much and had the emotional state shifts," explains At least that's what I envisioned three negative experiences, she might become McAuliffe. years ago when I went to the local sensitized to touch. The timid disposition humane society with my husband to get often leads to avoidance behaviors, From there some basic behaviors can be a dog. His pick was an adult Siberian explains McAuliffe, instead of approach taught, for instance, eye contact and Husky-Collie mix that didn't bark at all behaviors. engagement with the handler. "Then while we were there. She simply watched events that trigger fearful responses and waited. At first we thought this was "If fear and shyness are the result of life need to be identified and systematically a blessing, but then we discovered it was experiences, the first step is to change desensitized and counter-conditioned," because she was timid and that led to the dog's emotional state by developing continues McAuliffe. This is where a pro- some odd behaviors. trust and confidence," says McAuliffe. fessional trainer or behaviorist can really The dog needs to learn about her new help, especially if your dog is aggressive. We brought Maya home and she shrank environment, learn that it's predictable away from petting, cried if you came and controllable to some extent. If she "A qualified professional can shorten the near her with a brush, and jumped at needs to be let outside, for example, a few length of the process, make sure the raised voices (even when not directed at seconds of eye contact gets the door issue is resolved as much as possible her). She did not wag her tail or eat dog opened. When the dog trusts her envi- without creating new issues, and be a treats. She needed to be retrained to go ronment, real change can begin. coach and cheerleader for both dog and the bathroom outside, but every time we owner," says McAuliffe. tried to praise her, it would startle her into stopping. Needless to say, we felt challenged and we didn't know why this was happening.

Why Some Dogs Are Shy

Claudeen McAuliffe, an applied animal behaviorist and owner of Kindness Canine

14 Fetch Magazine | November/December 2005 There are certain actions you can take as she bounds down the stairs wagging her Emily Refermat has written and loved dogs your shy/timid dog adjusts to her new back end and smiling that funny dog all her life. As a child, she read her stories to environment. McAuliffe suggests using smile, I know it's our own happy ending. Aurora, a protective standard Schnauzer. Now, Refermat writes for a living, reading only positive reinforcement (treats, her articles to her husband, two cats, and praise, positive rewards to encourage a If you have any questions for Claudeen Siberian Husky/Collie mix named Maya. behavior) and negative punishment McAuliffe, she can be reached at 262-569 (removing something good, for example, -1050 or online at www.kindnessk9.com. withholding a treat when the dog doesn't perform the desired action). These techniques work without undermining the dog's self-confidence. McAuliffe warns about compulsion-based techniques, such as leash pops (collar jerks), that are inappropriate when dealing with shy dogs. It will only confirm their belief that the world is a terrifying and unpre- dictable place.

Also, if the fear is mild, McAuliffe says it is possible to introduce your dog to a fearful situation and pair it with pleasant stimuli, such as treats or attention from you, in order to change the way the dog perceives the once fearful situation. The goal is for the dog to associate the event with the pleasure the food, toy, attention, etc. creates.

It Takes Time

McAuliffe shares a story about a friend of hers, who is also a Tellington TTouch Treat Your Best Friend practitioner. McAuliffe's friend rescued a 5-year-old hound puppy with a terrible To A Good Night’s Sleep past. The puppy cowered at life. After four years of a loving, safe environment with regular training, the puppy is a happy, well-adjusted dog who plays well with others and no longer needs the support that brought her to this point. "I think this is an illustration that even an Choose the Ideal experienced trainer can undergo a long, slow, arduous process of rehabilitation to Environment For make a dog whole again, and that reha- Your Dog bilitation is indeed possible."

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It's only been two years for us and our • Skydance Chalet shy Maya, but we've noticed an improve- ment. Luckily, she was not an extreme Skydance Cabin case or a dog that became aggressive, • and now she acts like more of the playful, happy dog I had imagined. Her tail, once • Skydance Outpost sadly hanging between her legs, curls up over her back in a confident plume as she prances down the street. Although, she still cringes into a submissive posture 262-965-2242 when faced with something she is unsure about, with time, patience and positive www.SkydancePetlodge.com encouragement, she's readjusting to living with people who love her. And every time 2005 November/December | Fetch Magazine 15 16 Fetch Magazine | November/December 2005 2005 November/December | Fetch Magazine 17 BREED PROFILE: The Basset Hound Good luck getting its attention once the Heavy bone structure - Even fit and trim nose starts sniffing. No telling where this Basset Hounds can be a handful - most dog could take you - if you can't break its range from 50 to 65 pounds. Don't strain concentration and drive to find the or throw out your back trying to lift an source of the smell. adult Basset Hound.

"We like to say, 'When the nose hits the Long ears and droopy eyes - Air doesn't ground, the ears shut down," said Lynn get a chance to circulate much in and Holdridge, a local Basset Hound enthusiast. around the ears, so owners need to clean the dog's ears once a week at the very Maybe you can coax these charming, least. "People have to understand that a cuddly creatures with a special treat, a long-eared dog like a Basset Hound - regular belly rub, or a nice soft couch. cleaning is a mandatory type activity," Klein said. The Basset Hounds' eyes, too, "Most of them are lovers and would need to be kept clean. rather lay at your feet," said Dennis Klein, interim president of Basset Added boosts and lifts - The Basset Buddies Rescue, which serves Wisconsin Hound's short legs aren't always con- and parts of Illinois and Minnesota. ducive to staircases or easy jumps into backseats or onto recliners. Owners and "I grew up with German Shepherds and Hounds, with no problems keeping low to others in the Basset Hounds' packs may a cat. But (Basset Hounds) are so soft. the ground, can drive the small creatures need to take a few extra seconds every so They're just really goods, "Holdridge from the brush and undercover (this is often to give the dog a boost into position. said, summing up the consensus of many where the long ears can come into play to dog lovers. stir up scents) to the open for hunters to move in. Basset Hounds are probably one of the most recognizable breeds. With its short- With the Basset Hounds special charac- legged, extended body, complemented by teristics - short legs, extended bodies and "long velvety" ears and an overall wrinkled long, drooping ears - there comes special appearance, this sometimes-clownish needs and responsibilities an owner breed is certainly an unforgettable image must address. for many. Just look at the classic Hush Puppies shoe advertising campaign that Back problems - Some Basset Hounds today still uses the Basset Hound image are content to be lazy and lounge around to illustrate comfort, relaxation, famil- for hours. So you may need to force some iarity, and fun. of them outside to walk around and play - to ward off becoming overweight in the "Everyone looks at them like they're all midsection that can place unnecessary couch potatoes, and most of them are," strain on the back. "You have to keep Klein said. "Some are very active. Some them in shape. They're like a big long are just non-stop." flatbed truck. Their backs will go out. Containment - Sure, open fields and Just don't let them get too big," Klein said. rolling hills seem to be ideal for dog with Everything you want in a dog - and a bursts of energy to run, explore, and run shoe, for that matter. some more. Be aware of the powerful nose of the Basset Hound, which may Basset Hounds are cousins to the take them unknowingly (maybe uncon- Bloodhounds - and both are thought to be trollably) into traffic or toward other descendants of St. Hubert Hounds. St. dangers. Remember, this part of the Hubert was known as the patron saint of Basset Hound is instinct driven. A the hunt. Originated in sixth century fenced yard or a leash may be necessary France, Basset Hounds apparently devi- sometimes. ated to become a dwarf type hound to assist hunters in the pursuit of small Also remember: Basset Hounds may be game animals, like rabbits. Basset short when on all fours. If they can get up on their hind legs the vertical reach 18 Fetch Magazine | November/December 2005 can be most effective in reaching snacks and surprises on kitchen counters, for instance.

Klein stressed the importance of being aware of the Basset Hounds background and special needs when considering bringing one home to become part of your family. Like bringing home any other dog, the owner must take into account the home's environment and surroundings, the family situation, and the lifestyles of the people who will be interacting with the dog.

Do your homework thoroughly - surf the Internet - and talk to breeders and Basset Hound owners to gauge whether the breed is for you. Klein can't stress that enough. Ask plenty of questions - don't get blinded by how cute and cuddly the animal appears today. Remember, this is supposed to be a long-term relationship that lasts for years. Basset Hounds can live to be 11 years old to 13 years old.

The organization in which he volunteers, Basset Buddies Rescue (www.bbrescue. org), placed about 750 Basset Hounds in the last five years. The group has 45 foster homes - and more than 100 volunteers - that take in Basset Hounds looking for a new family. The group is extremely active and organizes a special fundrais- ing event - Basset Fest in Muskego on the last weekend every August - that's been gaining popularity every year with Basset Hound owners. The fest includes activities such as silent auctions, wiener races, fashion and talent shows, and the opportunity to get your pets micro- chipped.

Klein would like to see one day where his group - and any one of the 55 rescue groups in Wisconsin - close shop because of lack of business. Of course he's a realist and knows a need will always exist for one reason or another. Lifestyles change, moves are made, family situations become in flux. In the meantime, he and his group try to educate so "people can make an informed decision" on whether a Basset Hound - or any animal - is the right pet at the right time.

An avid dog lover, Milwaukee native and accomplished freelance writer, Mark Edmund has spent the better part of his life with canine companions.

2005 November/December | Fetch Magazine 19 You Ain't Nothin' but a Hound Dog... That's a Compliment! you. [During foster- can also be used for training. Skamfer ing], it may take them said that Oliver's theory on training is some time to adjust to "What is in it for me?" Skamfer continued, being in the home situ- "As long as I have a treat bag on my hip, ation rather than out he can do anything those border collies in the yard. But once in class can do. But the second I put that you get them in, they treat bag down, he looks at me, like 'Yeah, are your shadows." right.'" Because of his food motivation, Oliver is great in practice but acts as Coonhounds mature "comic relief" during competition. when they are two to three years old. Skamfer dispelled the common miscon- Oliver's energy level ception that coonhounds have a "houndy" was pretty high for the odor. During fostering, she eliminates first couple of years. that concern with regular grooming, After that, if Oliver baths and ear cleaning about once a week. had his way, Skamfer As with any breed with floppy ears, "Every young person, growing up, said "he would be overweight and sleep- coonhounds can be prone to ear infections should have a dog waiting for them to ing on his couch." It can be a challenge to if not kept clean. But on the positive come out of the door and go exploring; to keep the dog's weight at a healthy level," side, coonhounds shed very little. spend time with outside, away from the Skamfer said, "Keep them active and computer and the TV and the video make sure they don't overeat." People can also be concerned that coon- games. My memories growing up here hounds bark a lot. Skamfer said, "In a on the farm with a .22 rifle, my dog, and A coonhound's strong nose can be one of home setting, they don't bark anymore chasing squirrels are some of my fondest the challenges of having a coonhound as than any other breed but they have a memories. No, my dog wasn't a poodle. It a pet. A dog that finds a good scent may much bigger bark." was a hound." These loving words spoken forget about everything else. Unless pet by Rod Rose, President of the Bluetick coonhounds are extremely well trained, While children should always be super- Breeders and Coon Hunters Association, it is recommended that they never be vised with dogs, the coonhound is a tolerant denounces the misconception that hound off-leash outside unless they are in a dog that can be great with kids. Pete dogs do not make good pets and illustrates securely fenced area. Skamfer said Ellsworth, a former columnist for the the devotion of coonhound owners. Oliver has seven years of formal obedience American Plott Association, stated his training, has a novice obedience title five-year-old grandson, Colton, "would The coonhound group consists of six dif- and is still never allowed out of the wrestle [with Ellsworth's dogs] and wasn't ferent breeds including the Black and house off-leash. always gentle with them, not being Tan, Bluetick, English, Redbone, mean, just what I call rough-housing Treeing Walker, and the Plott hound. There are a variety of ways that a dog with them. None of the dogs ever even Coonhounds weigh from approximately who must be kept on-leash can be safe growled." 45 to 75 pounds because in different but still enjoy freedom. These include areas, the dogs are used for different using a 30-foot leash for weekend walks things. "In some parts of the country, through the woods, or taking the hound they are used to hunt raccoons. In other to doggy day care or off-leash, fenced-in areas, they are used not only for raccoons, dog parks where the freedom of roaming but for bears or mountain lions or bigger can be enjoyed without the hound's nose game, so you need a bigger dog." said leading him into trouble. Christi Skamfer who adopted her hound mix, Oliver, in 1998 and has fostered Another reason to keep a pet coonhound dogs from the Dunn County Humane on leash is that coonhounds like to track Society for the past six years. even small felines. Some owners report that their dogs know to leave the family Coonhounds love being with people and cat alone, but that outdoor cats are a other dogs. Skamfer said Blueticks are temptation that can be too great to her favorite coonhounds because they resist. "are really people-focused. They are emotionally needy. They want to be with While the coonhounds' strong nose can 20 Fetch Magazine | November/December 2005 lead to counter-surfing, their love of food Coonhounds can make wonderful family pets for those owners with the ability to provide proper training and exercise opportunities. They are affectionate dogs for those owners who understand a coonhound's needs but yet appreciates how special they are. Skamfer said, "I watch coonhounds run in my yard with their lips flapping and their ears flopping and I don't understand why they ever bred anything with upright ears. It is so comical. It puts a smile on my face every time."

Marie Tubbin loves spending time with her two best buddies, her husband, Mike and her dog, Louie. She met Mike at Burger King and Louie at HAWS and considers those two of the luckiest days of her life.

22 Fetch Magazine | November/December 2005 Save Our Spots Dalmatian Rescue, Inc Mixed Breed Support Our Lori Holz Happy Tails Dog Rescue 414-365-2679 414-321-4929 [email protected] www.happytailsdogrescue.com Rescues sosdalrescue.com Airedale Terrier Neapolitan Mastiff Paula Lackner Doberman Pinscher Heather Weglarz - WI Volunteer ATRA-Airedale Terrier Rescue & Adoption Wisconsin Doberman Rescue, Inc. www.neorescue.net 715-526-5961 Pam Haefner [email protected] [email protected] 414-536-4477 www.aire-rescue.com [email protected] Poodle www.wi-doberescue.org Maris J. Doege All Breed 920-625-3709 Lisa Fischer German Shepherd poodleclubofamerica.org 262-363-0557 Jo Aschauer [email protected] [email protected] German Shepherd Rescue Alliance of WI www.hhr.petfinder.com 414-461-9720 Pug [email protected] or [email protected] NIPRA (Northern IL Pug Rescue & Adopt.) American Water Spaniel www.gsraw.com Holly Trimberger [email protected] 414-840-7411 Karen Frank www.pugrescue.org [email protected] Good Shepherd K-9 Rescue Rat Terrier www.americanwaterspanielclub.org 608-868-2050 [email protected] Wisconsin Rat Terrier Rescue INC. Basset Hound www.gsk9r.org Betsy & George Gorham Basset Buddies Rescue, Inc ([email protected]) 608-697-7274 262-347-8823 [email protected] [email protected] Badgerland German Shepherd Rescue www.bbrescue.org 24hr. Message service 414-256-1325 Rottweiler [email protected] Wisconsin Rottweiler Rescue Beagle www.bgsr.org Joan Sweeney BrewBeagle Rescue 608-224-0272 [email protected] Glen of Imaal Terrier www.wirottrescue.org www.brewbeagles.org Milwaukee, WI [email protected] Saint Bernard Boston Terrier Tamara Janowski Boston Terrier Rescue of Wisconsin Golden Retriever AllSaints rescue Jodi LeMoine Michelle Demarest 414-761-6305 [email protected] GRRoW (Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin) [email protected] (888)655-4753 www.allsaintsrescue.com Boxer [email protected] Green Acres Boxer Rescue of WI www.GRRoW.org Scottish Terrier [email protected] Melanie Battson www.greenacresboxerrescue.com WAAGR (WI Adopt a Golden Retriever) Door County Scottie Rally Inc. 414-517-7725 920-969-9497 Cocker Spaniel www.waagr.org [email protected] Wisconsin Cocker Rescue [email protected] 262-255-0246 Shih Tzu [email protected] Greyhound Fuzzy Pawz Shih Tzu Rescue of WI Inc. www.geocities.com/WiCockerRescue Greyhounds Only Inc., Adoption & Rescue [email protected] Elaine Baumann 262-542-0331 or 773-297-GREY (4739) www.geocities.com/shihtzuwi/ or Shorewood Cocker Rescue [email protected] www.geocities.com/slhopk/ 262-877-3294 www.greyhoundsonly.com 501c3 non-profit www.cockerrescue.net Greyhound Pets of America - WI elaine@cockerrescue Westie 414-299-9473 Wisconsin Westie Rescue, Inc. Collie www.gpawisconsin.org 920-882-0382 Minnesota-Wisconsin Collie Rescue Irish Setter [email protected] 612-869-0480 Irish Setter Club of Milwaukee www.petfinder.com/wiwestierescue [email protected] Margie Hohman Yorkshire Terrier www.mwcr.org 920-734-6734 [email protected] Yorkshire Terrier Rescue of Wisconsin Dachshund Patricia A. Moon Badger Dachshund Club Italian Greyhounds 414-747-0879 414-299-9609 Carol Sumbry [email protected] [email protected] Judi Iding MidWest Dachshund Rescue, Inc. www.midwestigrescue.com 414-383-2779 Michele Ambrose [email protected] 608-833-2992 evenings Labrador [email protected] Labrador Education and Rescue Network www.mwdr.org 847-289-PETS (7387) [email protected] Dalmatian www.labadoption.org Dal-Savers Dalmatian Rescue Inc. 414-297-9210 Maltese [email protected] Northcentral Maltese Rescue Inc. www.dalrescue.net Mary Palmer 262-633-9371 [email protected] www.malteserescuehomestead.com 2005 November/December | Fetch Magazine 23 Requirements for potential blood Make a donation, donors: save a life Dogs Age - one to six years Weight - 45 pounds or greater Must be current on rabies and distemper/parvovirus vaccinations Heartworm status must be negative and must be on preventative medication Must not have any ongoing health problems or be on medications No previous history of transfusion therapy Should have a pleasant disposition Cats Age - one to seven years Weight - 8 to 15 pounds Must be current on rabies and upper respiratory vaccinations Must be FeLV/FIV/FIP negative Must no have any ongoing health problems or be on medications No previous history of transfusion therapy

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Bartz Photography, Copyright 2005. Should have a pleasant disposition Blood is a vital source of life in medical "The [blood donation] pro- Should be an indoor cat facilities of all kinds, and veterinary gram is a wonderful oppor- clinics are no exception. In order to keep tunity for pet owners to save Source: Animal Emergency Center a plentiful blood supply, donors are the lives of other pets without extremely important, even ones with a question," says Dr. Rebecca Kirby, who helps oversee the program. "This one of the biggest years so far," four legs. Too few of us think about the says Cheryl Page, a certified veterinary possibility of our pets donating blood, "We see so many great people who bring their pets in and we often develop a good technician and coordinator of the blood but they can, and it's as easy as taking donation program for the past seven a trip to the Animal Emergency Center personal relationship with them over time. It's really wonderful." years. In order to meet the clinic's blood in Glendale. needs, the program needs to draw about Currently the clinic has some 125 dogs five units of blood per week for dogs and The blood donor program at the Animal three units for cats, she explains. Emergency Center has been in operation and 28 cats on their regular blood donor list, which helps the clinic adequately for several decades and is highly suc- Blood donation for animals is as painless cessful in meeting blood needs for the meet its constant needs. But, there's always a need for more donors consider- and routine as it is for humans, says countless trauma cases the clinic sees on Page, and the process begins with simply a regular basis. The center also routinely ing the clinic has seen canine blood transfusions increase by four times since filling out an application and making an makes blood available to local veterinary appointment. Like humans, pets are clinics. 1992 and feline transfusions rise by eight times. required to be in good health, be current on their vaccinations, and be within the acceptable weight limit - eight-to-15 pounds for cats and at least 45 pounds for dogs. Any breed of dog or cat is acceptable as long as they fit within the weight and health requirements.

"Dogs generally are a bit easier to have donate," laughs Page as she oversees the Ultrasound & donation process of a cat belonging to a Acupuncture/Chiropractic fellow technician. "Dogs are generally more obedient and respond better to We carry natural diets, including raw meat! humans."

Nature's Variety | Nature's Menu Since cats can be more difficult during Companion | Spot's Stew the donation process, which requires Innova | California Natural extracting the blood directly from the jugular vein in the neck, they are given a mild sedative. Dogs, however, generally require no sedatives to undergo the 24 Fetch Magazine | November/December 2005 process, which takes only a few minutes. As in humans, blood type is also an important factor in the donation process. Cats are either Type A, B or AB, with no blood type considered "universal." Dogs contain two blood types, A negative or A positive, with A negative being the more universal type. Cats can donate up 52 ml at a time while dogs donate 400 to 450 ml.

"Dogs can lose more blood per body weight and are more tolerant of that loss than humans," says Page.

Dogs and cats are able to donate every six weeks, but most regular donors bring their pets in once every two to three months, depending on their availability and need, says Page.

Matt Flaig and Trini Torres routinely have their dogs, Rusty a 70-pound setter mix and Smokey, a 97-pound Weimaraner donate at the clinic. "We think it's a great program," says Torres. "The staff is terrific and they always make Rusty and Smokey feel at home. We think it's a good thing to do and we're glad to give back to the community. The dogs are no worse for wear and they've done something good and they especially like the treats when they're done."

For Page, being involved in the blood donation program, and having several pets as routine donors, has been an extremely rewarding experience. Since Purina sponsors the program, donors receive compensation for donations in the form of a 20lb bag of food or a $25 credit at the clinic, but it's the giving factor that Page sees as most important to those who regularly bring in their pets. s "This is such a great program and it's been a long-time highlight of my job here," she explains. "The donors are very different from the rest of our typical patients because many pets that come in here are very sick and donors are always happy and healthy and it's just a very different perspective for me. The people who bring in their pets are very generous, altruistic people and they really do it for the simple goodness of it."

For more information contact the Animal Emergency Center at 414-540-6710 or visit them online at www.animalemer- gencycenter.com.

Jamie Klinger-Krebs is a freelance writer who lives in Jefferson County and writes the monthly column "Pet Talk" on www.gmtoday.com. 26 Fetch Magazine | November/December 2005 What: Dog Nail Clipping Where: Pet Supplies 'N' More, Muskego When: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Event Info: 262-679-6776, $10 What: Fall/Holiday Photos w/ SliderPhoto Where: Friends of Nature, Oconomowoc Calendar When: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. November/December 2005 Info: 262-567-2699, www.sliderphoto.com What: Practical Obedience w/ Positive Control November 11 Friday What: Obedience Run Thrus Where: Pet Supplies 'N' More, Muskego 2 Wednesday Where: For Pet's Sake, Mukwonago When: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. What: Intermediate Agility When: 6:30 p.m. (Utility & Novice), 7:30 p.m. (Open) Info: 262-679-6776, $20 Where: Happy Hounds, Germantown Info: 1-888-581-9070 20 Sunday When: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. What: Holiday& Santa Paws Photos w/ SliderPhoto Info: 262-502-DOGS (3647) What: Understanding Pet Food Labels Where: Pet Supplies 'N' More, Muskego Where: Petlicious Dog Bakery, Pewaukee What: Beginner Agility When: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. When: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (reservations suggested) Where: Happy Hounds, Germantown Info: 262-679-6776, FREE (registration req.) 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