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Why Teach My Dog to Wear a Muzzle?
is such a stigma associated
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with dogs wearing muzzles in
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public or in the veterinary office. This
is a stigma that I would like to see
changed. Like many things a stigma
exists out of a lack of knowledge or
misinformation.
Most people see a dog in a muzzle
and instantly assume that the dog
is aggressive. It may be the dog has
a high prey drive and will chase
anything that runs or over-reacts when
touched. This dog’s owner should be
congratulated for being responsible.
By removing the teeth the dog has
the ability to socialize and learn skills
while not being a risk to others around
him. There are many dogs that are out
in public now-a-days that should be
muzzled.
The DVD “The Muzzle Up Project”
by Maureen Backman is an excellent
video that goes over the idea of
training your dog to be comfortable in
a muzzle in all situations. She is trying
to encourage people to have their dogs
wear muzzles when out and about so
that dog bites can be reduced to zero
and all dogs have an opportunity to
socialize propertly.
Most people think of muzzles as the
tight band around their muzzle that
prevents them from opening their
mouth, called an occlusion muzzle.
That is a muzzle that is typically seen
in a veterinary or emergency setting to
prevent bites when the dog is in pain
or scared after being injured.
The type of muzzles that Maureen is
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talking about are basket muzzles. This
type of muzzle allows the dog to open
their mouth, pant, drink and eat with it
on. The basket muzzle comes in many
varieties and needs to be fitted
to your dog. Baskerville muzzles work
great for blocky head dogs and have
large holes up front for eating
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Get them microchipped!
MICROCHIP CLINIC
Saturday, September 17th
11 A.M. to 1 P.M.
Salem Saturday Market (Union St. & Winter St.)
$10 DONATION
*Please have all pets on leashes or in carriers.*
Willamette Valley Animal Hospital has graciously donated all microchips.
All donations support spay/neuter of dogs and cats in our community.
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MUZZLE, Continued
and drinking. The Italian muzzle has a
removable front grill which will allow
easier access for eating and drinking.
The Lurcher muzzle is designed for
dogs with long, narrow muzzles like
greyhounds, poodles and collies.
DogMuzzle.com has some really good
information on the different muzzles
that they carry.
Like training a dog to wear a head
collar there is training that is required
to get your dog comfortable with
wearing a muzzle. It starts out
with allowing them to look at and
investigate the muzzle, to having the
muzzle on the ground providing treats
(the dog sticks is nose in the muzzle
to pull the treat out from below it. An
excellent way to get their nose in the
muzzle willingly is to put the muzzle
in a jar of peanut butter and have
them put their nose in the muzzle
to lick the peanut butter. Never try
to surprise them with strapping the
muzzle on. This is a very slow and
gradual desensitization process. The
buckle is around the head and off. The
dog always has the right to say “No” or
“Stop” by voting with their feet. This
process can take many weeks and you
move at the speed that the dog goes
and make it fun!
AKC B/OB Match
SUNDAY OCTOBER 9, 2016
BENTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
110 SW 53RD Street, Corvallis, Oregon
Mixed Breeds Welcome in Obedience, Rally & Canine Good Citizen Tests
$8.00 first entry/$6 additional entry/$2 Jr Showmanship entry/
$10 Canine Good Citizen testing
Ribbons for 1st - 4th place in each class
Rosettes & Trophies for Best Puppy, Best Adult, Best Veteran, Best Junior, HIT
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Information about various dog breeds, dog care, dog activities & training
Raffle & Meet the Breeds
Conformation in Guerber Hall with Obedience & Rally on the South Lawn (or in the Solar Building if inclement weather)
CONFORMATION
Classes divided by sex: 3-6 month, 6-9 month, 9-12 month, 12-18 month, open & veteran
Entries taken at 8:30-9:30 AM & Judging begins at 10:00 AM for these groups: Junior
Showmanship, Sporting, Hounds, Herding, All Miscellaneous, FSS & Rare Breeds
Entries taken at 11:30 AM-12:30 PM & Judging begins at 1:00 PM for these groups:
Working, Terriers, Non-Sporting & Toy
OBEDIENCE
Beginner Novice, Novice, Open & Utility
Entries taken at 8:30-9:30 AM
Judging begins at 10:00 AM
RALLY
Novice, Advanced & Excellent
Entries taken at 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Judging begins at 1:00 PM
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TESTING
Kate
Once the dog willingly allows the
muzzle to be put on then you work
with them with being able to move
in the muzzle. Frequently they will
be robotic and not think that they
can turn their heads or walk. This is
the time to use the “touch” command
to have them target your hand in
different locations, treating each time.
Eventually you can turn this into a
touch recall game so that they come
running to get the touch of your hand
and treat. With this approach the dog
associates the muzzle with fun things
and food.
Now get the dog used to wearing the
muzzle to the veterinary office. This
means going to the office, getting
on the scale, getting a cookie and
leaving. No poking, no prodding. This
means that every time they go to the
vet’s office they think it will be about
getting a cookie and not something
bad happening. Even if your dog
doesn’t wear a muzzle you should be
doing this regularly, just to keep the
positive association going. By having
your dog wear a muzzle at the vet’s
office the staff and veterinarian can
relax because they are not worried
about being bitten while examining the
dog or doing any procedure that might
be painful. You get a better exam.
You also can prepare your dogs for
the exam by getting them used to the
handling at home and associated with
getting treats. Have your dog lie down
on a table. Give a treat. Play with a
paw, give a treat. Look in the ear, give
a treat. You get the idea….Treats!!!
Make it fun for the dog. If your dog
knows how to play dead then use this
to play dead on the table.
Every dog should be comfortable in a
muzzle. It removes the stress from the
situations when they do have to wear
them for their own safety.
Enter by 12:30 PM & Testing starts at 1:00 PM
Match Chair: Michelle Kutzler
[email protected]
www.chintiminikennelclub.com 541-740-1434 (call/text)
FEATURED ANIMALS 5
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STORY BY
Suzanne Brean, CPDT-KSA, APDT, KCAI (in progress)
My name is Kate and I am a two-year-old Labrador retriever mix. Do you remember that
feeling on the first day of school? Feeling scared, excited, frightened and unsure? Well,
that is exactly what I am feeling today. I am loving, mellow, curious and tolerant. I am also
affectionate, shy, gentle and calm. I came to SafeHaven as an owner surrender and I would
thrive in a home with adults only as well as the only animal. I would love to meet you. Come
on by and let’s see if we are the perfect match!
Tully
My name is Tully and I am a three-year-old Weimaraner mix. Do you have a special place in
your family for an active, happy, loving and devoted furry friend? I would love to become
a member of your family! I would thrive in a calm home with older children. I came to
SafeHaven as an owner surrender. I LOVE playing tug-of-war! I am so excited about finding
my forever home. If time allows, please come by and we can visit. I will be waiting for your
arrival!
Ronin
My name is Ronin and I am a Border Collie retriever mix who is a shy, sweetheart that
would make an awesome service dog! I am loving, mellow, curious and tolerant. I am also
affectionate, gentle and a little scared with all the recent changes in my life. I adore my
humans and like to be with my family at all times. I arrived at SafeHaven as an owner
surrender. I would thrive in a quiet, calm home with another dog for companionship. I am
all set to find my forever home! Come on by and let’s get acquainted this afternoon. I will
be waiting for you.
Pluto
My name is Pluto and I am a two-year-old Bearded Collie mix. Are you looking for an
adorable BFF that would love to become a member of your family? Look no further...that
would be me! I was given a second chance, to find my forever home, through a “Rescue Me”
transport from New Mexico! I am loving, active, curious and playful. I am also affectionate,
happy and attentive. I would love to meet you. Could you stop by this afternoon? I will be
watching for you!
Contact Us
SafeHaven Humane Society
32220 Old Hwy 34
Tangent, Ore. 97389
541.928.2789
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September Calendar
1 Brownsville Farmers Market
Th 3-6pm, Corner of Park & N.Main
Sts,Brownsville, 541-359-5898
www.brownsville-farmersmarket.com
2 Calapooia Gallery Artists Reception
Fr 6-8pm, Calapooia Gallery,
222 First Ave W. 541-926-1871
www.gallerycalapooia.com
3 Albany Saturday Farmers’ Market
Sa 9am-1pm, City Hall Parking Lot,
4th & Ellsworth, Albany, free,
541-740-1542, www.locallygrown.org
4 A Night With Elvis
Su, doors open at 5pm, concert at
7pm, Best Western Premier Boulder
Falls Inn, Lebanon, 541-220-3907
6 Sweet Home Farmers Market
Tu 2-6pm, 12th & Kalmia,
Sweet Home, www.
sweethomefarmersmarket.org
8 Brownsville Farmers Market
Th 3-6pm, Corner of Park & N.Main
Sts, Brownsville, 541-359-5898
www.brownsville-farmersmarket.com
9 Sweet Home Ranger District
“Cascadia Cave”
Fr 9am-5pm, East 4 mile hike, 4431
Hwy 20, Sweet Home Ranger District
Office, 541-367-5168,
www.fs.usda.gov/willamette
10 Tomato & Salsa Festival
Sa 10am-4pm, Timeless Gardens
Nursery, 33527 Brewster Rd, Lebanon,
541-521-5677
10 Antiques In The Streets & Classic
Car Show
Sa 8am-4pm, Historic Downtown
Albany, 541-704-0109,
www.albanyantiquemall.com
10 Heritage Mall “Fashion Show”
Sa 10am-9pm, Heritage Mall, 1895
14th
Ave SE, 541-967-8238 ext 202,
www.heritagemall.com
10-11 Best in the West Triathlon
Sa & Su, Lewis Creek Park, Foster
Lake, Sweet Home, 541-974-3192,
www.bestinthewesttriatholn.com
10 Albany Saturday Farmers’ Market
Sa 9am-1pm, City Hall Parking Lot,
4th & Ellsworth, Albany, free,
541-740-1542, www.locallygrown.org
10-17 Australian Shepherd Club of
America 2016 Nationals
Linn County Fair & Expo Center,
3700, Knox Butte Rd, Albany,
503-428-2021
15 Brownsville Farmers Market
Th 3-6pm, Corner of Park &
N.Main Sts, Brownsville, 541-359-5898
www.brownsville-farmersmarket.com
16 Craft Brew Smackdown
Fr 3-8pm, Historic Downtown Albany,
541-740-1466,
www.albanydowntown.com
16 Sweet Home Ranger District
“Art in the Great Outdoors”
Fr 9am-5pm, Easy 1 mile hike, 4431
Hwy 20, Sweet Home Ranger District
Office, 541-367-5168,
www.fs.usda.gov/willamette
17 Heritage Mall “Cool Kids Read”
Sa 11am -12:30pm, Heritage Mall,
1895 14th Ave SE, 541-967-8238 ext
202, www.heritagemall.com
17 Albany Saturday Farmers’ Market
Sa 9am-1pm, City Hall Parking Lot,
4th & Ellsworth, Albany, free,
541-740-1542, www.locallygrown.org
22 Brownsville Farmers Market
Th 3-6pm, Corner of Park & N.Main
Sts, Brownsville, 541-359-5898
www.brownsville-farmersmarket.com
22 Heritage Mall “Girls Night Out”
Su 5-9pm, Heritage Mall, 1895
14th Ave SE, 541-967-8238 ext 202,
www.heritagemall.com
23-24 Albany Civic Theater “100
Lunches, A Gourmet Comedy”
Fr & Sa 7:30pm, Albany
Civic Theater, 111 First Ave SW,
Tickets 541-967-8140
www.albanycivic.org
23-25 Northwest Buckskin Club
Horse Show
Fr, Sa & Su, Linn County Fair & Expo
Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany,
541-979-3718,
www.lcfairexpo.com
24 Albany Saturday Farmers’ Market
Sa 9am-1pm, City Hall Parking Lot,
4th & Ellsworth, Albany, free,
541-740-1542, www.locallygrown.org
24-25 Albany Rifle & Pistol Club
Gun Show
Sa & Su, Linn County Fair & Expo
Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany
541-619-0038, www.lcfairexpo.com
25 Festival Latino
Su noon - 4pm, Monteith Park,
489 Water St NW, 541-917-7777,
www.cityofalbany.net
29 Brownsville Farmers Market
Th 3-6pm, Corner of Park & N.Main
Sts, Brownsville, 541-359-5898
www.brownsville-farmersmarket.com
30-Oct 2 Albany Civic Theater “100
Lunches, A Gourmet Comedy”
Fr & Sa 7:30pm, Su 2:3pm, Albany
Civic Theater, 111 First Ave SW,
Tickets 541-967-8140
www.albanycivic.org
30-Oct 2 Ride for the Cause
Fr, Sa & Su, Linn County Fair & Expo
Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany
661-343-8098
Albany Visitors Association
110 3rd Ave SE, Albany, 541-928-0911
www.albanyvisitors.com
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Miss Kitty
Miss Kitty is a shy but affectionate lady. She has a bit of an independent streak, but that
doesn’t stop her from enjoying the attention she deserves. She is a calm and quiet, and is
looking for a home that has a lot of the same. She loves to explore the outdoors and enjoys
sitting in a loved one’s lap while getting groomed. Miss Kitty is used to being the only
animal in the house and would prefer for it to stay that way. That’s okay, though, because
she has plenty of affection to give. If you think Miss Kitty would fit well in your home, come
down to Greenhill and say hello.
Ophelius
Ophelius is a true gentleman. He is very affectionate, and likes to show it by giving you a
sweet and heartwarming head-to-head bump. He can take some time to warm up to new
people but, he is happy to sit in your lap and get head scratches once you have become
acquainted. He does have a hard time sharing attention with other animals, and would
prefer to be the only pet in the house. That’s nothing to worry about though, Ophelius has
enough love and affection to fill any home. Maybe he could fill yours?
Hazel
Hazel is a happy and sweet young lady. She has a good amount of energy and loves to
run around and play, which she shows by bouncing around in a most adorable way. Even
though she has a rough time getting along with other animals, her gentle demeanor and
love for humans makes her a fine addition to a home with kids. Hazel is looking for an active
family that will take her on lots of walks and spend some time in the yard playing. After that
she is happy to plop down on a big fluffy bed and take a nap.
Hugh
Hugh is a very handsome gentleman. He is a natural explorer and loves to follow his nose, is
very playful and loves the company of humans. He does have a hard time with other animals
and would need to be the only pet. That being said, he has a big enough heart to fill just
about any home! Exercise and cuddles are a must for Hugh, and he would prefer a quiet
home with a secure yard to explore. Hugh is waiting to fill a home with love and affection.
Is that home yours?
Contact Us:
Greenhill Humane Society
88530 Green Hill Rd
Eugene, OR 97402
541-689-1503