News for Dogs
and their People

October 15, 2009

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In this Issue

Headlines : Halloween Treats and Tips
Black Dog Rescue Project : New and Coming Soon…
Favorite Things : Cesar Milan Training DVD
Remy’s World : Count Barkula
Dog Speak : Let's Play!

Headlines

The leaves are changing and the air is cool and crisp. Fall is definitely here and Halloween is right around the corner. October is Adopt a Shelter Pet Month, so please consider treating a dog in need to a warm and cozy forever home.

You can see Remy's costume this year in Remy's World below. If you have a cute pic of your dog in costume that you would like to share with us, please reply to this email with your photo. Can't wait to see those fun costumes!

Black cats are one of the symbols of Halloween and ABC News did an article on black dogs and cats getting overlooked at your local shelters. Black Dog Rescue Project contributed to this article on Black Dog Syndrome. See our comments on page 2.

Trying to capture that perfect picture of your dog in his adorable or spooky costume? Here is an informative article on how to take that contest winning photo of your dog. There are also some links to fun photos of pets in costumes.

The North Country Gazette printed an informative article on some basic and sound advice for keeping your pets safe this Halloween.

Black Dog Rescue Project - Coming Soon...

Rescue Me : Phantom found his forever home last week. Thank you Georgia!

Delilah is the current profiled dog and she is such a sweetheart. She will melt your heart and make a great addition to just about any family

Black Dog Walk: We moved the Black Dog Walk in Utah to Ogden. The walk in Ogden has been both fun and a success. We are always looking for more folks to join us so please mark your calendars and join the pack. If you would like to meet other dog lovers and help black dogs in your community, please consider starting a Black Dog Walk in your community. You will feel great knowing that you are helping to change the odds for black dogs in your area.

Directory: This past month we added both Colorado and Wisconsin to our directory pages. Illinois will be up within the week. The process is slow but we are making progress.

Gourmet Dog Treats: We are happy to announce that our What a Good Doggie! Gourmet Dog Treats are now available. Our first flavor is Remy’s favorite, Banana Nut. Order now to get the perfect Halloween treat for your dog and the dogs in your neighborhood. Share the love today!

Favorite Things

The weather is getting cooler so make yourself a hot chocolate and curl up with your dog for some couch time. This DVD set will benefit both you and your dog with the knowledge you gain. This is a must have for all dog owners and it also makes a great gift!

Cesar Milan Mastering Leadership Training Dvd Set Mastering Leadership DVD Series by Dog Trainer Cesar Millan A Must-Have for Dog Owners! Cesar Millan's Mastering Leadership DVD Series is a comprehensive, instructional three-DVD set that will show you how to become your dog's pack leader, the importance of calm-assertive energy and how to establish proper rules, boundaries and limitations for your dog. **Note the Bonus DVD: The Essential Toolkit is NOT included in this set. Also, search 492419 for the Illusion Training Collar by Cesar Milan THE SYSTEM INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU SEE BELOW: Volume 1: People Training for Dogs DVD Cesar's methods have been successful at rehabilitating even seemingly impossible-to-correct dog behaviors. He shares his wisdom and wit from a lifetime of working with dogs, including: The basics of dog behavior Understanding the nature of the pack Energy and body language Giving rules, setting boundaries and limitations Why the walk is important Cesar's fulfillment formula Bonus Features, including feeding time with Cesar's pack Volume 2: Becoming a Pack Leader Following the methods learned in Volume 1, Cesar works directly with dogs and their owners to demonstrate how it's done. Topics include: The role of the pack leader How to use energy and body language to influence your dog How to create rules, boundaries, and limitations Getting control during walks Bonus features include outtakes, and Cesar's questions for the viewer Volume 3: Your New Dog: The First Day and Beyond Loaded with invaluable ideas and essential tips to start off on the right paw in the third volume of Cesar's Mastering Leadership series. Topics include: How to select the perfect dog for you and your family Introducing your puppy to your household for the first time Indispensable advice on adopting dogs from shelters, rescue groups, and breeders Selecting a dog that matches your energy Bonus Features, including puppy tips, and teaching with treats

Remy's World

Remy aka Count Barkula! is officially ready for Halloween. He is such a cute Count Barkula and is sure to bring some smiles to peoples faces as we attend the different festivities.

He wasn’t terribly excited about wearing it or posing for the picture, but with the promise of treats, he finally stopped trying to eat the cape, and complied with my wishes.

Dog Speak

Let’s Play! If you have more than one dog or take your dog for a play date and you are new to the dog world or new to a particular breed of dog, it may be difficult at times to tell what behavior is natural playing and when things are beginning to get out of hand. Many dogs will nip and jump, bark, and even growl during play. Some dogs play much rougher than others so it is a good idea to supervise.

To know that the dogs are just playing and all is well, look for the play bow. A play bow is when the dog has his front end on the ground with the back end up in the air, as if he is bowing. You will see the play bow when a dog is initiating play and you will often see the play bow throughout the play session. Supervising dogs at play and being able to see the play bow from both dogs will help you keep the play from going to far

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