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Basic Training Tips

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  • Train to Trust Trust to Train

    Train to Trust Trust to Train

    How would you describe a scene where a dog is being trained? What about a student taking piano lessons? Or a gymnast being coached? What might the dynamics be like...

    Train to Trust Trust to Train

    How would you describe a scene where a dog is being trained? What about a student taking piano lessons? Or a gymnast being coached? What might the dynamics be like...

  • Why Should You Join a Dog Club?

    Why Should You Join a Dog Club?

    Most people don’t really understand how dog sport events happen. They just know that they enjoy going to different venues and competing with their dogs, having fun, and earning ribbons...

    Why Should You Join a Dog Club?

    Most people don’t really understand how dog sport events happen. They just know that they enjoy going to different venues and competing with their dogs, having fun, and earning ribbons...

  • But What Does It Really Mean?

    But What Does It Really Mean?

    Gibberish, Translated                                     Blah, blah, blah…. Have you ever watched a movie in an unfamiliar language without subtitles? It’s very difficult to figure out where one word ends and the...

    But What Does It Really Mean?

    Gibberish, Translated                                     Blah, blah, blah…. Have you ever watched a movie in an unfamiliar language without subtitles? It’s very difficult to figure out where one word ends and the...

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Furry Words

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  • Furry Words March 2025

    Furry Words March 2025

    I know we’re getting closer to spring because my chickens have started laying eggs again! My heart gets so happy when this happens, and it gives me that burst of...

    Furry Words March 2025

    I know we’re getting closer to spring because my chickens have started laying eggs again! My heart gets so happy when this happens, and it gives me that burst of...

  • Furry Words February 2025

    Furry Words February 2025

    by Sara Moore   Hello and welcome to February’s edition of Furry Words! I hope the new year is treating you well and that you have enough layers for you...

    Furry Words February 2025

    by Sara Moore   Hello and welcome to February’s edition of Furry Words! I hope the new year is treating you well and that you have enough layers for you...

  • Furry Words January 2025

    Furry Words January 2025

    Happy holidays everyone! We’re wrapping up 2024 and I hope you take the time to reflect on all you’ve been through, even it if wasn’t fun or enjoyable. Then set...

    Furry Words January 2025

    Happy holidays everyone! We’re wrapping up 2024 and I hope you take the time to reflect on all you’ve been through, even it if wasn’t fun or enjoyable. Then set...

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Veterinary Specialist

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  • Does Your Dog Feel Guilty?

    Does Your Dog Feel Guilty?

    By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.com   You walk through the door and immediately spot the evidence—your favorite shoes are in pieces, trash is scattered across the...

    Does Your Dog Feel Guilty?

    By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.com   You walk through the door and immediately spot the evidence—your favorite shoes are in pieces, trash is scattered across the...

  • “WHAT, MALE DOGS HAVE PROSTATE GLANDS?” What Owners Should Know…

    “WHAT, MALE DOGS HAVE PROSTATE GLANDS?” What Ow...

    By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, MA, DACVIM Chief Medical Officer, Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care While the majority of owned dogs are neutered, some owners choose to keep their male dogs...

    “WHAT, MALE DOGS HAVE PROSTATE GLANDS?” What Ow...

    By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, MA, DACVIM Chief Medical Officer, Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care While the majority of owned dogs are neutered, some owners choose to keep their male dogs...

  • “It’s Cool to be Hip” TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT

    “It’s Cool to be Hip” TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT

    by Meghan Sullivan, DVM, DACVS Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care        Hip dysplasia is the most common canine orthopedic condition. Despite the fact that is used as a “catchall” lameness...

    “It’s Cool to be Hip” TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT

    by Meghan Sullivan, DVM, DACVS Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care        Hip dysplasia is the most common canine orthopedic condition. Despite the fact that is used as a “catchall” lameness...

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Veterinary Behaviorist

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  • Aging Dogs: Understanding Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS)

    Aging Dogs: Understanding Cognitive Dysfunction...

    By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.com        Thanks to better veterinary care and healthier food, dogs are living longer lives. While this is great news, it also...

    Aging Dogs: Understanding Cognitive Dysfunction...

    By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.com        Thanks to better veterinary care and healthier food, dogs are living longer lives. While this is great news, it also...

  • Aggression and the Emotional Driving Force Behind the Behavior

    Aggression and the Emotional Driving Force Behi...

    By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.com                            Aggression comes from the Latin word "aggredi," meaning "to attack." Today, when we think of aggression, we often picture hostile...

    Aggression and the Emotional Driving Force Behi...

    By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.com                            Aggression comes from the Latin word "aggredi," meaning "to attack." Today, when we think of aggression, we often picture hostile...

  • Traveling With Your Dog

    Traveling With Your Dog

    By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.com                            Traveling with pets can be a fun adventure, but you need to plan to keep everyone safe and comfortable. Always...

    Traveling With Your Dog

    By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.com                            Traveling with pets can be a fun adventure, but you need to plan to keep everyone safe and comfortable. Always...

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Training Your Performance Dog

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  • Tracking – What Makes a Good Tracking Instructor?

    Tracking – What Makes a Good Tracking Instructor?

    Most people begin tracking by reading about it or getting their basic information online. Most of this elementary, introductory information will tell you what a great nose your dog has...

    Tracking – What Makes a Good Tracking Instructor?

    Most people begin tracking by reading about it or getting their basic information online. Most of this elementary, introductory information will tell you what a great nose your dog has...

  • What Do You Really Want to Learn?

    What Do You Really Want to Learn?

    Today there are so many wonderful choices of dog sports to explore with our dogs. Most people start out with great enthusiasm, but they are soon disappointed because they are...

    What Do You Really Want to Learn?

    Today there are so many wonderful choices of dog sports to explore with our dogs. Most people start out with great enthusiasm, but they are soon disappointed because they are...

  • Successful Training Requires Attitude and Focus

    Successful Training Requires Attitude and Focus

    In order to be successful in competition, your dog needs to have attitude and focus as well as a clear understanding of the work required.    Attitude is seen in dogs...

    Successful Training Requires Attitude and Focus

    In order to be successful in competition, your dog needs to have attitude and focus as well as a clear understanding of the work required.    Attitude is seen in dogs...

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Words, Woofs & Meows

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Rescue of the Month

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  • Rescue of the Month: Greater Androscoggin Humane Society

    Rescue of the Month: Greater Androscoggin Human...

    Saving Pets in Maine for 140 Years    By Susan Spisak                         The The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, GAHS, was incorporated...

    Rescue of the Month: Greater Androscoggin Human...

    Saving Pets in Maine for 140 Years    By Susan Spisak                         The The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, GAHS, was incorporated...

  • Rescue of the Month: Bangor Humane Society

    Rescue of the Month: Bangor Humane Society

    Area's Trusted Resource for Matching People & Pets    By Susan Spisak             The no-kill, board governed nonprofit Bangor Humane Society, BHS, has been around since...

    Rescue of the Month: Bangor Humane Society

    Area's Trusted Resource for Matching People & Pets    By Susan Spisak             The no-kill, board governed nonprofit Bangor Humane Society, BHS, has been around since...

  • Rescue of the Month: Midcoast Humane

    Rescue of the Month: Midcoast Humane

    75 Years of Serving Their Communities & Animals in Need   By Susan Spisak                         Midcoast Humane is one of the largest shelters in the state, operating animal sheltering facilities...

    Rescue of the Month: Midcoast Humane

    75 Years of Serving Their Communities & Animals in Need   By Susan Spisak                         Midcoast Humane is one of the largest shelters in the state, operating animal sheltering facilities...

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Guest Contributor

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  • Improving the Human Canine Bond Through Grooming

    Improving the Human Canine Bond Through Grooming

    by Elsebeth DeBiase, BAminSC, ICMG, FFCP, LSHC-SCoastal Creations Pet Salon, Owner     In the 1902 short story, "The Cat That Walked by Himself," Rudyard Kipling wrote, "When the man woke up,...

    Improving the Human Canine Bond Through Grooming

    by Elsebeth DeBiase, BAminSC, ICMG, FFCP, LSHC-SCoastal Creations Pet Salon, Owner     In the 1902 short story, "The Cat That Walked by Himself," Rudyard Kipling wrote, "When the man woke up,...

  • I Am Not Stubborn

    By Sara Sokol, www.mrdogtraining.comHow many times have you heard it or thought it…”my dog is so stubborn.”He:•    won’t come in when it’s time•    won’t stop barking at other dogs•    doesn’t...

    I Am Not Stubborn

    By Sara Sokol, www.mrdogtraining.comHow many times have you heard it or thought it…”my dog is so stubborn.”He:•    won’t come in when it’s time•    won’t stop barking at other dogs•    doesn’t...

  • How Old is Too Old for Grooming?

    How Old is Too Old for Grooming?

    by Elsebeth DeBiase, BAminSC, ICMG, FFCP, LSHC-SCoastal Creations Pet Salon, Ownerwww.coastalcreationspetsalon.com"Old age is not an end but a new beginning, a chance to savor life's sweetest moments (unknown)." Caring for...

    How Old is Too Old for Grooming?

    by Elsebeth DeBiase, BAminSC, ICMG, FFCP, LSHC-SCoastal Creations Pet Salon, Ownerwww.coastalcreationspetsalon.com"Old age is not an end but a new beginning, a chance to savor life's sweetest moments (unknown)." Caring for...

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Hot Dog News

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  • UPDATE-Northwest Naturals Voluntary Recall for ...

    By Don Hanson, PCBC-A, BFRAPI wrote an article in the January 2025 issue of Downeast Dog News I wrote about a voluntary recall of Northwest Naturals brand 2lb Feline Turkey...

    UPDATE-Northwest Naturals Voluntary Recall for ...

    By Don Hanson, PCBC-A, BFRAPI wrote an article in the January 2025 issue of Downeast Dog News I wrote about a voluntary recall of Northwest Naturals brand 2lb Feline Turkey...

  • Bird Flu Update

    Last month Don Hanson, co-owner of the Green Acres Kennel Shop and author of the Words, Woofs and Meows column, provided some information regarding the Bird Flu and a recall...

    Bird Flu Update

    Last month Don Hanson, co-owner of the Green Acres Kennel Shop and author of the Words, Woofs and Meows column, provided some information regarding the Bird Flu and a recall...

  • Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races Kick Off in Fort Kent, Maine on March 1st, 2025

    Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races Kick...

    PHOTO CREDIT PAUL CYR The Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races are set to return to Fort Kent, Maine, starting on March 1st, 2025. This annual event promises to be...

    Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races Kick...

    PHOTO CREDIT PAUL CYR The Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races are set to return to Fort Kent, Maine, starting on March 1st, 2025. This annual event promises to be...

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