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Doris is now training dogs privately. She is also training all the BCAR dogs several times a week. Doris is teaching them manners and observing any quirks for their future owners.
Since the BCAR dogs stay with us until they are adopted, no matter how long it takes, we become their families and a pack is formed. This can be good and bad. BCAR wants them to feel comfortable around everyone.
To help alleviate this problem, Doris, with the help of Carol Monroe, our adoption chairman, and at times other volunteers, the dogs will be out and about in Big Canoe meeting the community. This will help socialize them to others. And once a month Doris will include some training tips in my column to help people with their dogs.
Any dog adopted by a Big Canoe resident from our kennel will receive a free hour of training from Doris. Keep in mind that this is from a person who knows them better than any of the volunteers.
Crate training is the topic this month. Doris’ Top 10 Reasons To Use a Crate
New Kids on the Block
Five new dogs came into BCAR this week, four puppies and a young dog.
Sophie is about 1-1/2 years old. She was found by the Browning family who are fostering her. Sophie had heartworm and was in heat. She was left to fend for herself, in sub-freezing weather in a supermarket parking lot.
Sophie is not yet ready for adoption. We must wait six weeks for the treatment to be completed and then have her spayed. I will have more on her next month.
Wagatha and Angel
These two adorable pups are about six months old. They have been spayed and had all their shots. And since there is an exception to every rule, Wagatha is it for crate training; he hates to be confined in a crate. I’m sure Doris has dealt with this problem before and will have suggestions for the new owner.
Olivia and Oliver
They came to us, again in sub-freezing weather, from the Equestrian area. They, like the other two pups, are extremely sweet. They are about six months old and have been spayed and neutered and had their shots.
When new dogs come into the kennel I know immediately what the reaction from the other dogs will be--it’s like a scene from a B prison movie. They all come charging to the front of their kennel barking and snarling. It’s a rite of passage they have all experienced. Come back in an hour and they are all calm and tails wagging when they walk by the new dog’s/dogs’ kennel.
It can horrify some of the people who are dropping the dogs off they found. When they return to visit the dogs, they are amazed to see them happily playing with the intimidators.
Pet of the Month
Lady is a Labrador mix with the gentle personality of that breed, and their energy. She is about three years old and is house trained.
One of her favorite things to do is to chase tennis balls and bring them back to you. She is very energetic and will do best with an active family.
She loves children and people, and she gets along with other dogs but is very bossy towards them. For that reason she would be better as an only dog. (She’s not bossy to humans.)
If you or anyone you know would be interested in this wonderful dog please leave a message at the kennel and Carol Monroe will get back to you.
A Big Valentine to Big Canoe
BCAR wants to thank all who contributed to our annual fund raiser in 2008.
We feel fortunate that we are able to continue our work for all the animals in need who are in our care. The funds also help animals in need through our Outreach Program. We help those in the surrounding community, who cannot afford to spay and neuter their pets and also provide some with food.
If you would like to volunteer please call the shelter at 706-268-1346 and leave a message. Open House is the last weekend of the month from 1 to 4 p.m.
| News from the Dog House |
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| By Jane Galvin |
Top 10 reasons to use a crate
BCAR is very fortunate to have as a volunteer Doris Dressler. Doris is a certified dog trainer and was the lead trainer at Canine Assistance in Alpharetta.Doris is now training dogs privately. She is also training all the BCAR dogs several times a week. Doris is teaching them manners and observing any quirks for their future owners.
Since the BCAR dogs stay with us until they are adopted, no matter how long it takes, we become their families and a pack is formed. This can be good and bad. BCAR wants them to feel comfortable around everyone.
To help alleviate this problem, Doris, with the help of Carol Monroe, our adoption chairman, and at times other volunteers, the dogs will be out and about in Big Canoe meeting the community. This will help socialize them to others. And once a month Doris will include some training tips in my column to help people with their dogs.
Any dog adopted by a Big Canoe resident from our kennel will receive a free hour of training from Doris. Keep in mind that this is from a person who knows them better than any of the volunteers.
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| Lilia greeting a stranger (Doug Piggott) under Doris' expert supervision. |
Crate training is the topic this month. Doris’ Top 10 Reasons To Use a Crate
10. A crate can calm down an overly boisterous dog.For more information on crate training, feel free to contact Doris at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
9. A crate can keep your dog safe from young children.
8. A crate can keep your dog from jumping on visitors.
7. A crate can allow you to take your dog with you in an emergency.
6. A crate can make recovery time from surgery faster.
5. A crate can make your nervous dog feel safe.
4. A crate can make car rides safer.
3. A crate protects your puppy from household hazards.
2. A crate protects your house from (chewing) damage.
1. A crate makes housebreaking easier.
New Kids on the Block
Five new dogs came into BCAR this week, four puppies and a young dog.
Sophie is about 1-1/2 years old. She was found by the Browning family who are fostering her. Sophie had heartworm and was in heat. She was left to fend for herself, in sub-freezing weather in a supermarket parking lot.
Sophie is not yet ready for adoption. We must wait six weeks for the treatment to be completed and then have her spayed. I will have more on her next month.
Wagatha and Angel
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| Wagatha |
Olivia and Oliver
They came to us, again in sub-freezing weather, from the Equestrian area. They, like the other two pups, are extremely sweet. They are about six months old and have been spayed and neutered and had their shots.
When new dogs come into the kennel I know immediately what the reaction from the other dogs will be--it’s like a scene from a B prison movie. They all come charging to the front of their kennel barking and snarling. It’s a rite of passage they have all experienced. Come back in an hour and they are all calm and tails wagging when they walk by the new dog’s/dogs’ kennel.
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| Olivia with BCAR volunteer Janice Monaco |
It can horrify some of the people who are dropping the dogs off they found. When they return to visit the dogs, they are amazed to see them happily playing with the intimidators.
Pet of the Month
Lady is a Labrador mix with the gentle personality of that breed, and their energy. She is about three years old and is house trained.
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| Lady, BCAR's Dog of the Month! |
She loves children and people, and she gets along with other dogs but is very bossy towards them. For that reason she would be better as an only dog. (She’s not bossy to humans.)
If you or anyone you know would be interested in this wonderful dog please leave a message at the kennel and Carol Monroe will get back to you.
A Big Valentine to Big Canoe
BCAR wants to thank all who contributed to our annual fund raiser in 2008.
We feel fortunate that we are able to continue our work for all the animals in need who are in our care. The funds also help animals in need through our Outreach Program. We help those in the surrounding community, who cannot afford to spay and neuter their pets and also provide some with food.
If you would like to volunteer please call the shelter at 706-268-1346 and leave a message. Open House is the last weekend of the month from 1 to 4 p.m.
