By Susan Spisak - Jun 01
The Bangor Humane Society, BHS, has been around since 1869. This no-kill, board governed nonprofit reaches far and wide; they serve over two ...
By Don Hanson, PCBC-A, BFRAP - Jun 01
Steps 1 thru 7
For the past two months, I have addressed why dogs can appear to be "stubborn" In my following two columns; I will introduce twelve ...
By Elsebeth DeBiase ... - Jun 01
Summer in Maine is freedom, full of possibilities, anticipated adventure, nostalgia, and enjoying nature. What better way to experience Maine ...
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Jun 01
Tracking Dog Urban
Tracking Dog Urban is an AKC optional titling tracking test which was introduced in 2014. The three regular titling tracking ...
By Dr. Loren Candito, ... - Jun 01
If your dog spends their days itching, biting, chewing, or scratching, then you know the frustration that many pet parents with atopic dogs feel. ...
By www.dianalogan.com - Jun 01
I was astounded when a fellow student told me, “Your dog is fat.” Twenty-some years ago I was taking a class with this acquaintance, and I ...
By Sara Moore - Jun 01
I don't know about you but when I take my pup out, I'm a blackfly buffet this time of year, but I have hope knowing it will pass soon enough! I've ...
By Dr. Judith Herman - Jun 01
Q. We have had a lot of changes lately, and my dog's favorite person has moved away. I think Buster is depressed. Is that possible?
A. Dogs do ...
By Susan Spisak - May 01
Passion for Pets Rescue, aka PPR, is an all-volunteer, foster-based nonprofit. They take in all breeds and ages, from puppies through the often-ove...
By Carolyn Fuhrer - May 01
Agility For All
Agility, if introduced and taught correctly, can be a wonderful experience for almost any dog. Agility can help build confidence ...
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - May 01
Last month I reviewed reasonable reasons why a dog might choose not to do something we ask the dog to do; the dog is stressed (anxious, afraid, or ...
By Christine D. Calder ... - May 01
Making the decision to euthanize your pet can be one of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make in your life. This decision becomes even ...
By www.dianalogan.com - May 01
Last month, I talked about handling dogs on-leash in public and how our artificial, designed-for-humans-only environment of sidewalks and cities ...
May 01
It makes my heart so happy that Spring has sprung yet again! I love seeing the earth wake up, the colors return, and people and their pets ...
May 01
Q. My son wants to be a veterinarian when he grows up. What does he need to know?
A. Being a veterinarian is more than a job, it is a vocation. ...
Apr 01
Hello and welcome to spring!! I hope this finds you and your pups well and ready for warmer days and awesome adventures. As usual, I put the call ...
By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, ... - Apr 01
Nasal tumors are a type of cancer that result from uncontrolled growth of abnormal (glandular) cells lining the nasal cavity or sinuses. Though ...
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Apr 01
I have often heard a prospective or existing student say, "Can you help me? My dog is so stubborn." I'm not a fan of the word "stubborn." Too ...
By Susan Spisak - Apr 01
I called Jess Townsend, the Executive Director of Midcoast Humane at our agreed upon time, and it went to voicemail. I left a message and Jess ...
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Apr 01
Tracking – What Makes a Good Tracking Instructor?
Most people begin tracking by reading about it or getting their basic information online. Most ...
By www.dianalogan.com - Apr 01
You can google any variation of “Rules for Handling Dogs in Public,” but because there is no official Dog User's Manual or even a standard ...
By Dr. Judith Herman - Apr 01
Q. My kids want a dog, but one of them is deathly allergic to them. Is there a breed that is hypoallergenic?
A. Good question. Many breeds and ...
Mar 10
His best friend was our Pomchi Nutmeg. They were inseparable. My favorite memory is we darted into the store for about 7 or 8 minutes, and he had ...
Mar 10
Tara (at age 14, she is now 15)with her team, Maddy, Husila, Pippen, and Jack, at the Maine Highlands Sled Dog Club February race. Tara runs Can ...
Mar 10
Moose was adopted from Passion for Pets Rescue (Maine based rescue). He LOVES to chase squirrels and swim in the ocean. We did the embark DNA test ...
Mar 10
Cooper
Cooper was the bestest boy. He was a very happy dog who at 12 years old still had the face and energy of a puppy. He loved to go on walks ...
By Dr. Judith Herman - Mar 01
Q. I am in the process of getting a dog. The dogs I am drawn to are so cute, but I am not sure they will fit my lifestyle. Any tips?
A. Awesome ...
Mar 01
According to AKC Rally Regulations, Rally trials demonstrate the dog has been trained to behave in the home, in public places, and in the presence ...
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Mar 01
The most important nutrient we provide for our pets is not the food we buy at the store or make from fresh ingredients. It is water. Water is also ...
By Susan Spisak - Mar 01
Back in 2020, I talked to Tracy Sala, Executive Director of the private, independent 501(c)3 Pope Memorial Humane Society aka PMHS. She indicated ...
By Christine D. Calder ... - Mar 01
Does your dog go crazy every time someone comes to the door? Or UPS delivers a package? What about when you are out walking, and you pass another ...
Mar 01
We've had some beautiful days that remind me that spring is coming! Until then, I have a very muddy dog who loves to lay on my furniture. I hope ...
By www.dianalogan.com - Mar 01
Tips on how to teach a great recall
We regularly subject our dogs to meaningless noises.
I'm not referring to environmental sounds, but rather our ...
By Elsebeth DeBiase ... - Feb 01
Do you have a senior dog struggling with grooming? It is the goal of the professional groomer to ensure pets are clean and comfortable throughout ...
By Dr. Cory Mosunic, DVM - Feb 01
Some people experience an itchy or burning feeling in their eyes and not surprisingly a common cause of this is due to a drying of the eye. This ...
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Feb 01
Can Puppies Do Agility?
Many veterinarians will advise their puppy clients not to do agility until their dog is full grown. This is correct and ...
By Susan Spisak - Feb 01
Founded in 1978 and declared an official 501(c)3 non-profit in 1984, Skowhegan's no-kill Somerset Humane Society (SHS) serves 27 towns and 82 ...
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Feb 01
A dog may suddenly refuse to get in the car for several reasons. The vehicle may have become a predictor of something unpleasant such as a trip to ...
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By www.dianalogan.com - Feb 01
When I started to throw myself into dog training, I was delighted to discover how creative the process could be and how limitless the possibilities...
By Dr. Judith Herman - Feb 01
Q. I have found a lump on my middle-aged dog. Should I be concerned?
A. Most dogs will develop lumps you can feel during their lifetime. When to ...
By Susan Spisak - Jan 01
Second Chance Boxer Rescue, SCBR, was incorporated in New York in 2000. Before that date, they were Rochester Boxer Rescue and Maine Boxer Rescue. ...
By Christine D. Calder ... - Jan 01
Is your dog afraid to go to the veterinary hospital for a checkup? You are not alone! Did you know that over three quarters of all dogs are afraid ...
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Jan 01
Cars, trucks, mini-vans, basically any automobile are often as much a part of our pets' lives as they are ours. It's how we brought them home the ...
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Jan 01
Motivation in Training
According to the dictionary, motivation is defined as an inducement or incentive to act or perform a behavior.
When we ask ...
By www.dianalogan.com - Jan 01
Happy New Year! Let's start it out with a fun little quiz to test your dog knowledge.
Good luck!
1. Dogs respond best to: a) visual cues; b) ...
By Dr. Judith Herman - Jan 01
Q. There are always articles and warnings about dogs in the heat, what are the concerns about a cold environment?
A. Tis the season for cold and ...
Jan 01
Holy Smokes! I can't believe I'm writing a column for 2022! This past year has been an interesting one to say the least, but it's been amazing ...
By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, ... - Dec 01
The vestibular system is comprised of neurological components responsible for perceiving one's body orientation relative to Earth. In simplest ...
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Dec 01
It's the holiday season and a time when we often think about giving gifts to others. The greatest gift my parents gave me was a love of reading ...
By Susan Spisak - Dec 01
“I feel like this shelter is stuck between being called a shelter and a rescue,” said Joan McBurnie, Executive Director and Manager for the almost ...
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Dec 01
How Good a Trainer Are You?
Sometimes it is good to take a step back and look at our role in the training process. It is important to remember ...
Dec 01
Is it really December? We're really about to close out another year? I will say I'm ready to say goodbye to 2021 and am looking forward to playing ...
By Dr. Judith Herman - Dec 01
Q. This is the first holiday season with friends and family. Our Covid puppy, who is now a teenager, hasn't been around crowds. What can I do to ...
By www.dianalogan.com - Dec 01
Does your dog training wallet contain the right kind of Canine Cash? Does it have sufficient purchase power to turn your dog's head? Does she ...
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Nov 01
Some of my clients have commented on the long lead times to get appointments with their veterinarian for several months. In addition, new clients ...
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Nov 01
Obedience: The Foundation of All We Do with Our Dogs
AKC defines its obedience program as trials set up to demonstrate the dog's ability to follow ...
By Christine D. Calder ... - Nov 01
Did you know that barking is normal behavior in dogs? It is in their DNA. Based on their ancestral jobs, there are even some breeds of dogs more ...
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By Susan Spisak - Nov 01
The 501(c) 3 Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, aka ARLGP, was founded over one hundred years ago. In 2016, they moved to their current ...
By Sara Moore - Nov 01
Welcome to the end of autumn and colder days and nights! If you have a dog, hopefully they've been keeping you warm! My pup and I are enjoying ...
By www.dianalogan.com - Nov 01
Call me crazy, but I have a theory that we unwittingly practice the 3-Second Rule in many different human contexts as a matter of course. The rule ...
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Nov 01
Q. Do dogs have blood banks like people?
A. The answer is yes, and just as for people, there is a shortage. With the advancement in veterinary ...
Oct 27
A 15 1/2 year old rescue mix who, in his days of youth, were spent running, snuggling in piles of blankets, obsessing over tennis balls, and ...
By Dr. Meghan Sullivan, DVM - Oct 01
Canine elbow dysplasia is an inherited syndrome that is made up of four separate diseases. This is usually caused by growth disturbances in the ...
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Oct 01
Tracking – Building Confidence and Desire
Successful tracking comes from the dog wanting to follow the scent you have indicated to them. In this ...
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Oct 01
In August, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) issued a position statement on humane dog training. The position statement ...
By www.dianalogan.com - Oct 01
The next time you use voice navigation, imagine Siri telling you where NOT to turn, what street NOT to take, and to boot, she uses an accusatory ...
By Sara Moore - Oct 01
We made it through the beautiful autumn days and are headed into the colder weather, warm cider, and maybe even the first snow! I have been busy ...
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Oct 01
Q. I just adopted an older puppy from a rescue. He is from Mississippi. He's lovely but is terrified of everything inside my home and outside. ...
Sep 09
Look closely to see Archie in the Old Town canoe under a puff of clouds on Lake Megunticook in Knox County, Maine recently. He is a 6-year-old ...
Sep 09
Bojangles is a 7 ½ year old Silky Terrier rescue. He loves his toys but only when you want to chase him around the dining room table with one in ...
Sep 09
Gunner
9 weeks old
Captain Gunner at the helm!
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Sep 01
Every year millions of dogs and cats of various breeds, sizes, and ages are cared for by boarding facilities, pet sitters, friends, and family ...
By Susan Spisak - Sep 01
“Saving Lives, One Rescue at a Time” is Underhound Railroad's motto, a nonprofit formed in 2009 in Connecticut. The original goal of the 501(c)(3) ...
By Christine D. Calder ... - Sep 01
Pets just like people can grieve the loss of a companion that has passed away. Some pets are tightly bonded whereas others are mainly affected by ...
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Sep 01
Reactive or Aggressive - What's in a Name?
With more dogs being adopted and more dog events being offered, we need to look at our responsibility ...
By Nancy Holmes - Sep 01
I am a Carolina Dog, a breed that owned Native American people a long time ago. We were designed by natural selection to be so intelligent and ...
By www.dianalogan.com - Sep 01
As a puppy, she enthusiastically pulled on leash in her desire to get close to the people and dogs she saw. She was very friendly and social, at ...
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Sep 01
Q. My best friend is plagued with a lot of chronic problems. The medicine he is on is helping, but it has some bad side effects. Is there anything ...
By Sara Moore - Sep 01
How is it September? Do I say this every year? Probably! Well, go get your pumpkin spice latte and enjoy what some of the readers wanted to ...
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Aug 01
Last month I reviewed the cost and convenience of feeding your dog a homemade diet, commercial frozen raw food, and a commercial lightly-cooked ...
Aug 01
We have made it to August, which feels like a miracle with all we've been through in the past year or so. I am in my first summer with my five-year...
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Aug 01
Agility – Routines Build Confidence
Most of us who compete have very good dogs in class, at home, or wherever we go to play with them. Why then ...
Aug 01
I am a Carolina Dog, a breed that owned Native American people a long time ago. We were designed by natural selection to be so intelligent and ...
By Susan Spisak - Aug 01
Britt Bolnick's been involved in rescue work for decades, starting with that first Pit Bull she found in New York City. She fell for him and the ...
By www.dianalogan.com - Aug 01
... it depends...
My friend Donna is overjoyed about getting a puppy this fall. “I have food and water dishes all ready for her. I'll feed the ...
Aug 01
Q. It is brutally hot this year. I know about not keeping my dog in the car when it is hot, but what else do I need to know?
A. This year the heat ...
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Jul 01
I have reviewed what constitutes the most natural and best nutrition for our dogs and discussed the various factors that contribute to a pet ...
By Susan Spisak - Jul 01
The Animal Welfare Society, aka AWS, is a private humane society based in Kennebunk. Founded in 1967, this 501(c)(3) is a 40-acre campus that ...
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Jul 01
Foundation Training – The Secret to Success
Is your dog a pleasure to live with? Can you go anywhere with your dog without a problem? Can you ...
By Nancy Holmes - Jul 01
I am a Carolina Dog, a breed that owned Native American people a long time ago. We were designed by natural selection to be so intelligent and ...
By Christine D. Calder ... - Jul 01
You just brought home that new puppy or maybe adopted a new dog from the shelter and you are looking for training help. How do you choose?
All ...
By www.dianalogan.com - Jul 01
As we climb slowly out of our pandemic cocoons into the bright sunshine, we are going to encounter many dogs who have been hiding in the metaphoric...
Jul 01
What a gorgeous spring and start to summer we're having! This is the first time in about eight years I have a dog to share my walks with, and Syd, ...
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Jul 01
Q. I just followed a truck with a dog loose in the back. He almost fell out when the driver made a turn. Is this legal?
A. Under the statute of ...
By Jenn Rich - Downeast ... - Jun 01
Plan Ahead
• Check with the campground about their pet policies.
• Make an appointment with your vet for a checkup.
• Be prepared for an emergency....
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Jun 01
Last month I started a review of three factors we must consider when choosing how we feed our pets: what constitutes the best nutrition, the cost ...
By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, ... - Jun 01
A diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be heartbreaking for an owner. Many owners assume that the diagnosis of chronic kidney failure ...
By Susan Spisak - Jun 01
Lewiston's Greater Androscoggin County Humane Society, GAHS, formerly the Lewiston-Auburn SPCA, was founded in 1885. They've been in their new ...
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Jun 01
Obedience and Rally – What's the Difference?
Rally trials demonstrate that the dog has been trained to behave in the home, in public places, and ...
By Nancy Holmes - Jun 01
I am a Carolina Dog, a breed that owned Native American people a long time ago. We were designed by natural selection to be so intelligent and ...
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Jun 01
Q. My dog has these rings all over and some are raised. Is it ringworm? Can I catch it?
A. Every spring, we celebrate the coming of the long-await...
By www.dianalogan.com - May 13
My husband got a little silly at work. While doing a mundane labeling chore at his IT job, he decided to label the label maker itself. We were Big ...
By Sara Moore - May 13
I have been having so much fun doing psychic readings for people and their pets, and the personalities of the dogs have been totally unique! Just ...
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