FREE issue 8 Fall 2010 TravelsTravels withwith Rudy Lab Partner & Co-Pilot Half Moon Bay STAY & PLAY Dogs: a photo DoDogg JamJam photosphotos history 2 “A door is what a dog is perpetually on the wrong side of.” ~ Ogden Nash Editor/Publisher Carie Broecker Letter from Coastal Canine Photographer/Writer Scott Broecker Design/Production Jennifer Chambliss Autumn is in full swing. This time of year feels like a time to slow down, enjoy Ad Design Gretchen Miller Website Design Monica Rua the cooler weather, and begin to prepare for the hustle and bustle of the holidays that are just around the corner. Columnists Barbara De Groodt Annette Richmond, DVM We are still grieving the loss of our beautiful 16-year-old shepherd mix, Sunshine. Contributors Dr. Ann Gratzek, DVM Life isn’t the same without her. Our life and times with Sunshine were our Sharon Miller inspiration for starting Coastal Canine. Every issue we produce is dedicated to Pam Bonsper her memory. Whitney Wilde Cindie Farley This issue we tell the story of Rudy, the ultimate traveling dog. Read about the Copy Editor Cindie Farley adventures of this longhaired Dachshund puppy who sails halfway around the world. Letters to the Editor, Advertisement Questions: Traveling Canine stays a little closer to home with a trip to the pumpkin capital, carie@coastalcaninemag.com 831-601-4253 Half Moon Bay. This may be the perfect fall destination for you and your pooch Subscriptions are $20 per year within the United if you’re interested in exploring another stretch of the coast. Or head over to States. To subscribe, send check payable to Coastal the Pebble Beach Quarry for a vast area for your dogs to stretch their legs and Canine, P.O. Box 51846 Pacific Grove, CA 93950 or subscribe online at www.coastalcaninemag. run unimpeded. com/homedelivery.html. We have a vision theme running throughout this issue starting with the story of Join our online mailing list at www.coastalcaninemag.com. Ping, the Shih Tzu, who was born blind and regained her eyesight after being adopted by Pebble Beach residents, Ann and Norman Bikales. Dr. Ann Gratzek, Coastal Canine Issue #8, Fall 2010. DVM shares basic eye care tips for preventing and treating common canine eye Published quarterly (4 issues per year). Copyright © 2010 Coastal Canine. problems and read about Nicole Horsky’s book, My Dog Is Blind – But Lives Life to All rights reserved. the Full! We also share the heartwarming story of Ken Holstein and Beringer, the calm, loving guide dog, who added a new dimension to Ken’s life in Aptos. Coastal Canine is dedicated to the memory of Sunshine Broecker. Other articles include Wellness—Into the Golden Years, Rover Reviews First Disclaimer: Coastal Canine is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please seek Awakenings in Pacific Grove, and Cindie Farley’s interview with Catherine professional assistance from your veterinarian Johnson, one of the world’s top collectors of vintage dog photographs. or qualified dog trainer before implementing any information acquired within these pages. Any resources mentioned are provided as a convenience to our readers; not as an Thanks for sharing your photos of dogs in costume with us. As always, we endorsement. appreciate your letters and encourage your feedback. Let us know what you like and what you would like to see more of! For our winter issue we are asking our readers to send in photos of dogs with their non-canine furry, hooved, and Coastal Canine is of the Forest feathered friends! Email photo and letters to editor@coastalcaninemag.com. printed on 10% Stewardship Council recycled paper. All (FSC) The FSC inks used contain sets high standards Enjoy the cool weather and keep your dog’s tail waggin’ with lots of love a percentage of soy that ensure forestry and fun times! base. Our printer is practiced in an meets or exceeds all environmentally Federal Resource responsible, socially Conservation beneficial and Recovery Act economically (RCRA) Standards. viable way. Our printer is a Carie and Scott Broecker certified member 3 C o n t e n t s In Every Issue Training Corner – Training with Hand Signals 6 By Barbara De Groodt. Find out how hand signals can make training your dog easier and stress free for both of you! Rescue Me – Ping’s Miracle 8 By Carie Broecker. Ping, the Shih Tzu, found more than love when she was adopted by Ann and Norman Bikales. Read about her miracle. Central Coast Dog Walks – Pebble Beach Quarry 10 By Sharon Miller. Your dog will enjoy romping on the fire roads in Del Monte forest. Dog of the Day – Trusting Beringer 12 By Carie Broecker. Beringer, the guide dog, is as loyal as they come. Read about the partnership between Beringer and Ken that changed Ken’s life. Wellness – The Golden Years 16 By Dr. Annette Richmond, DVM. Keeping our dogs healthy and happy through their golden years is our responsibility after a lifetime of companionship. Traveling Canine – Half Moon Bay for the Dogs 22 By Whitney Wilde. Explore Half Moon Bay just to the north of Santa Cruz and Monterey. More California coast for the you and your dog to discover! Features Eye Care Basics 18 By Dr. Ann Gratzek, DVM. Veterinary opthamologist, Dr. Gratzek, writes about how to prevent eye problems. Travels with Rudy 19 By Scott Broecker. Follow Rudy, the Dachshund, on his high-sea adventures. Everything Else 7 K9 to 5 14 Pictures Worth a Thousand Comforting Words 15 For the Dogs: Debra Long 26 DogJam Event Photos 27 Rover Reviews First Awakenings, Pacific Grove 28 Tributes fall, 2010 Cover: Golden Retriever on Carmel Beach. Canine Community Board Your Photos, Letters, and Feedback King - Digger submitted by Darla Smith, Salinas Glinda the Good Witch - Gracie submitted by Gina Wolf, Salinas Pirates - Lily & Lexi, submitted by Janet McTurk, Carmel Fall Theme: Dogs in Costume Bee - Missy submitted by Kim Witch - Missy submitted by Horowitz, Santa Cruz Darla Smith, Salinas Dear Editor, Dear Editor, Thank you for the wonderful story in I read in Coastal Canine Coastal Canine magazine about Sofie that the Steinbeck Festival and her new home with the Finnell would include a Charley look- family. It was very well done and a-like contest and a best internationally dressed dog will likely help replenish the Paws to contest. My black Chihuahua mix, Recycle Fund. Nightshade, was the smallest dog there, but her larger-than-life Thanks! personality came through with Gary Tiscornia, Executive Director, Princess Leia - Lucy Magillicutty each sassy step down the runway. SPCA for Monterey County submitted by Cindy Cjers, Santa Cruz We chose a Tortilla Flats themed outfit with matching purse and Dear Friends at Coastal Canine (two- and four-leggged), won first place! We were delighted to see the current issue of your magazine, Debbie and Nightshade, Salinas a Buddha on the cover, and an article on our center by Whitney Wilde. As a guardian of a Jack Russell Terrier for 15 years, I spent many hours walking with my dear friend on this land. Thank you for sending in the photos of your dogs in costume. Over the years, people have asked if our property is pet We enjoyed seeing your furry kids decked out in all their friendly; and now we have decided to open up four of our 19 Halloween finest. More costume-dog photos can be viewed on guest rooms for people with dogs. our website. For our winter issue, the theme is “Dogs with their We rejoice in all your kindness, Furry, Hooved, and Feathered Friends.” We are asking for Denice Macy, Executive Director, Land of Medicine Buddha photos of your dogs with one or more of their friends of another species (feline, feathered, hooved, other?) Email photos (800x800 pixels minimum) to editor@coastalcaninemag.com. Training Corner Training with Hand Signals By Barbara De Groodt added bonus of teaching a hand signal. He asked me to repeat “There is only one smartest dog the luring process with Bob, then with my Rottie, Tune, and in the world, and everyone has him.” finally with my other Rottie, Cane. Each time I just used a ~Unknown hand signal. No words. The man then asked somewhat sheepishly if this would work recently had my dogs on a walk at Marina Dunes State on his out-of-control young Lab. I said we sure could try and Park, and as I was getting “the boys” (as they are known) I put “the boys” in a “down,” then walked over to his car. It out of the car, I watched a man yelling at his dog to turns out Honey, a black Lab, was about eight months old and “sit.” After several minutes of the dog not responding had not had any training up to this point. All of the man’s Ihe pulled and pushed the dog into a sit. Although no physical friends had said, “Why bother? Labs don’t mature until they harm was done to the dog, I wondered what was being done are two.” I explained that Rottweilers do not mature until they to the relationship between this gentleman and his dog. I had are three, but I was not going to live with an out-of-control to remind myself that when he was ready he would ask for 80-pound dog for three years. Training and bad habits begin help from a good trainer and kept my opinion to myself. As I the day the dog comes into the house. Hopefully in three began to walk by with my three, the man yelled to me, “Wait a years, you have more training than bad habits! minute; I want to speak with you.” I asked “the boys” to sit as he approached and asked me how I had taught my dogs to sit.
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