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Greetings!
 I'm not quite sure where the summer went! Fall is always a busy time for me. I'm preparing to give three
presentations at the upcoming Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
Educational Conference and Trade Show in October. This year the
conference is in Oakland, California. I'm really looking forward to
sharing ideas with my fellow trainers and bringing them home to
Pawsitive Results! I was honored to be asked to give a
presentation to Columbia College this month on practical applications
of learning theory. The students were wonderful and asked great
questions. They also thought Finian was pretty darn cute in my
presentation video! We're kicking off our last classes of the
year in October, so please check out the schedule in this issue. I've also
included some information on an upcoming local agility trial and a sugar substitute that can harm your dog. I've also shared a way for you to vote for your favorite pop culture pooches ... although they could never match up to the ones you have at home! Give your dogs cookies from me!
Teoti Anderson, CPDT
Pawsitive Results, LLC
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Class Schedule
These will be
the last classes of the year! Please note we take a break over the
holidays, so 2010 classes will not start until February.
We are now taking registration for all classes.
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Agility Trial: September 25-27
The
Greater Columbia Obedience Club will host an agility trial September 25 through 27 at the South Congaree Horse Arena in West Columbia, SC. The
event is free to spectators. If your dog is not entered, though, he
can't come with you!
Agility is a fun sport in which dogs run an
obstacle course. Dogs leap over jumps and through tires, dash through
tunnels, speed over A-frames and navigate over teeter totters and
dogwalks. It's fun to watch and you'll see some great dog and handler
teams participating.
Want to go? Get spectator information for the trial.
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A Needle in a ... Doxie?
If
you've attended a Pawsitive Results class, you probably remember us
discussing that puppies will eat anything, and the dangers that can
follow as a result. Unfortunately, an Augusta, Georgia family learned
this lesson firsthand.
A Dachshund puppy named Lucy was playing
with a pin cushion and swallowed a needle. Ouch! Visit the WIS-TV Web site for the story and to see the x-ray.
Luckily,
Lucy is doing well after her surgery to remove the needle. Be sure your
dog doesn't follow in this inquisitive puppy's pawsteps!
- Don't assume your puppy will outgrow his love to chew. Some dogs can be destructive chewers well into their senior years.
- While
all dogs can get hold of something dangerous, puppies are especially
vulnerable due to their curiosity. Confine your puppy when you can not
properly supervise him.
- Look at your home through your dog's eyes. Is there anything that looks
tempting to chew from his point of view? Make sure your dog can not
access anything that can hurt him.
- Give your dog sturdy, safe toys. Rotate the toys so he doesn't become bored with them.
- Praise your dog when he chews on appropriate things.
- If you catch him chewing on something he shouldn't, redirect him to his toys.
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 What Do You Want to See Here?
Do you have a general question about a dog training issue? Something about dogs or training you'd like to learn more about? Let me know! I may include it in an article for an upcoming issue.
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Sugar Free = Danger
You
know chocolate is poisonous to dogs. You also know onions, grapes and
raisins are dangerous. Did you know sugar-free gum can also harm your
dog?
Xylitol, a sugar substitute used in some toothpastes,
chewing gums, candy and other snacks, is very dangerous to canines. It
can cause your dog's body to release insulin, which will lower your
dog's blood sugar and can lead to liver failure.
Symptoms of
Xylitol overdose include lethargy, vomiting and loss of coordination.
If you know or suspect your dog has ingested Xylitol and you start
seeing symptoms, please call your veterinarian right away.
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Who's Your Favorite Pop Culture Pup?
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is celebrating its 125th anniversary by compiling a list of the 125 most popular dogs in pop culture -- and you get to vote!
Who's your favorite, Snoopy or Lassie? Underdog or Scooby Doo? If you want your favorite to win, visit here to vote for your favorite pop pooch.
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About Pawsitive Results, LLC
Pawsitive Results, LLC offers reward-based group dog training classes in Lexington and West Columbia, SC. Owner Teoti Anderson is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT), author and public speaker.
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