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Greetings!
Happy Halloween! October is one of our favorite times of the year because we get to see pets in Halloween costumes!! Please send us photos of your pooch or kitty dolled up for Halloween. We will post them on our Facebook page AND you will receive a FREE NIGHT of boarding for your pet! This issue will feature our favorite locally bought pet Halloween costumes and a unique dog bakery in Slidell that has amazing Howl-oween themed doggie treats! We hope to see you and your favorite furry friend soon. Sincerely,
Jason & Tiffany Beasley
Willow's Oak Pet Lodge & Obedience Academy |
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FREE
Bath with 3 nights' stay! |
Bring this coupon to Willow's Oak for one free Bath with the purchase of 3 nights of Boarding. One per customer, please.
Forward this coupon to family and friends so their pets can stay, play and learn to obey at Willow's Oak this summer! Visit www.willowsoak.com to learn more. | | Offer Valid: October 1, 2012 thru October 31, 2012 |
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 TRAINING TIPS from Certified Trainer Jason Beasley Halloween can be a fun family time for your dog, but please, only take your dog trick-or-treating if he is familiar with children and adults in costume and will remain calm and obedient on a leash. (And don't let him eat candy!) If you decide to stay at home with your dog and want him to enjoy greeting trick-or- treaters it will be much easier if he learns the "hush" command when strangers approach your house. I recommend working on the hush command for at least a few weeks before Halloween.
Have someone help you with training sessions by standing outside and ringing the doorbell or knocking on the door. Stay calm, and don't react to the doorbell. Give your dog the command "hush," and wait for his barking to stop. The minute it stops, give him praise and a treat. With practice, you should notice the time between you giving the command and the time your dog stops barking getting shorter and shorter until you are able to stop your dog's barking almost immediately.
But please remember, only dogs who are calm and gentle with strangers should be allowed to approach children who come to the door to trick-or-treat. Halloween is not the time to find out whether or not your dog likes children. And don't forget, the best way to let your dog join in on the fun is by dressing him up in costume also! Happy Halloween!
*For more information on Positive Reinforcement Dog Training with certified trainer Jason Beasley, or to schedule a class, please call 845-9444.
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Fun Pet Facts | |
Did you know...
More than 10% of American pet owners dress their pets up for Halloween
HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN
Delgado Animal Expo
Sat Oct 13th 11am-3pm Delgado City Park Campus
Free Admission
Pet First Aid Demos, K9 Halloween Costume Contest & much more!
For info call (504) 671-5640
Frankenweenie Kids Day
Sat Oct 6th 12-4pm
The Grand Theatre, Slidell
Pet Food drive for Pontchartrain Humane Society.
Fun, Games & Prizes!
St. Francis Animal Sanctuary's Pet Adoptions
Sat Oct 13th, 9am - 1pm
Mandeville Trailhead - Depot Building. |
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Pet of the Month
 Sammie Burchard Sweet Sammie deserves our Pet of the Month because she is always so gentle, kind and happy when she stays with us. We always enjoy her visits! We love you Sammie! For being our pet of the month, you will receive a FREE NIGHT of boarding during your next stay. |
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Pets & Their People
A Rescue Story
By Veronica Bevans
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This is my 4-legged son, Koal. I had been waiting until the time was right financially to adopt a German Shepherd. I love the breed and had a Collie-GSD mix as a child. As I searched rescue sites on Facebook, Koal caught my attention. He was gorgeous, and the description of his temperament sounded like exactly what we were looking for.
Sadly, Koal had been surrendered by his owner to a kill-shelter before being pulled by the St. Martin Humane Society in Lafayette. He was hookworm and heartworm positive, had respiratory problems and weighed a measly 75 lbs.
After adopting him, he appeared to be the perfect dog. He loved car rides, walked well on a leash, didn't bark or jump on anyone, was housebroken and seemed to get along with my children (ages 5,7,9, & 10). And though he appeared happy, he didn't seem confident in his new home. He followed me everywhere and was afraid of dark corners and piles of laundry. He was put on various medications as we worked toward overcoming his fears. Then, the unthinkable happened.
One day, out of nowhere, he barked unprovoked at my daughter. I calmed them both down, but later that day, he jumped from his rest and lunged at her. I grabbed him quickly, but he had punctured her back. I was devastated! I couldn't put my children in danger, but I couldn't understand what had happened to my good dog. I researched illnesses, medication side effects, and GSD behavior articles. I even consulted a trainer, who told me that he could train him, but could not guarantee that he wouldn't do it again. I wrestled with my thoughts and even called the Society to say that I was going to return him. But the next morning, as he lay peacefully by my bed, I decided that someone had given up on him before and I wasn't going to do the same. I monitored him closely, re-introduced him back to the children and taught my children how to act around him. The kids had never been mean to him but their well-intentioned "loving" was making him nervous as he still hadn't gained his confidence. I worked with him and my oldest daughter together (the one he tried to attack). Even though she was fearful of him, she is an animal lover and did not want to give up on him.
He is now off of his medications, socialized with the children and other dogs and loved unconditionally in an environment that he does not feel like he has to control or dominate. He is more confident and now seeks out my daughter's attention (although I am not naïve and do monitor everyone's behavior in our household).
We have the most incredible dog and we cannot imagine our lives without him! Most importantly, we didn't give up on him |
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Pet Product Pick- Halloween Costumes
Shopping locally for a Halloween costume for your pet? Here's a list of our favorite fun costumes and where to buy them:
| Adventure Pets - 2989 Hwy 190, Mandeville. Tel: 951-8251 |  |  | | Monkey $16.99 | Land Shark $16.99 |
| PetSmart - 45 Park Place Dr, Covington. Tel: 875-0446 |  |  | | Yoda $16.99 | Cowboy $7.99 |
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 Canine Community News:
Cafe Du Bone Dog Bakery & Boutique
Cafe Du Bone Dog Bakery & Boutique located at 1337 Gause Blvd in Slidell offers all natural, freshly handmade, gourmet dog treats, cakes & desserts. We love these Frankenstein Halloween dog biscuits and your pooch will too!
For more information on Cafe Du Bone, call (985) 288-5248 |
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