Cascade Kennels July 2012 Newsletter

Welcome to the Cascade Kennels July 2012 Newsletter

“The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue.” – Anonymous

In this Edition:

2012 Mill Creek Festival and Street Fair

Come meet Cascade Kennels at the Mill Creek Festival and Street Fair July 14th & 15th!!

The Mill Creek Festival Pet Plaza will be located in the parking lot of the Mill Creek Pavilion building at the northwest corner of 161st Street SE and Bothell-Everett Highway in Mill Creek, Washington. Pet-related vendor booths will be arranged around a central Performance Arena along with a canine agility area and Dock Dogs! You can find us at booth 24 this year.

Cascade Kennel’s owner, Larry Landin, is this year’s co-director of the Pet Plaza and will be the MC of the main demonstration arena.

There are many activities to watch as well as to get your own pets involved in the fun. We hope to see you all there!!

You can find out more about the 2012 Festival, the Pet Plaza, as well as the schedule of events at:

Mill Creek Festival and Street Fair
2012 Mill Creek Festival Pet Plaza

July 14th & 15th, 2012
Sat 11 to 7PM – Sun 11 to 5PM

Tips On Preventing Separation Anxiety In Your Dog

There are few things as distressing as hearing your pup get upset every time you leave the room or home. Work on this when your pup is young and enjoy smooth sailing later on. If you don’t deal with separation anxiety now, you can count on a huge challenge later.

Do Not Coddle Your Pup

Although it is cute when your pup whines as you go out of sight, do not reward him for this by returning to your pup and picking him up or telling him “it’s okay honey”. Your pup will quickly learn that the more noise he makes the faster you come running to the rescue. Bad habit to start! Coddling children works but coddling dogs does not. Touch is a reward and so is a soothing tone from mom. If you touch or talk soothingly to an upset pup you, are telling them, “I love that noise!! Make it louder next time. Please!”. Pups need to learn to self-soothe in order to grow up well adjusted and confident.

Crate/Confine Your Pup While at Home

Crating or confining your pup while you are at home prevents the crate from becoming a signal that you are leaving thus creating anxiety. Intermittently crate your pup throughout the day, during meal time, nap time or just when you need a break from your puppy. As long as you have provided your pup with sufficient exercise and play time with you then there is no harm in crating.

Expect Some Whining

It is normal for most pups to cry and bark when first left alone. It is only a phase if dealt with properly. Ignore it and it will pass. (I am assuming your dog is safely confined in a crate or exercise pen and you are certain it is only crying/barking because it doesn’t understand being alone yet). If you reward the noise making, you will have an upset, anxious dog for years.

For more tips or information on this or any other topic discussed in my blog, email me at Lizzi@CascadeKennels.com

Dogs In Hot Cars Are Not Cool

“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive.” -Gilda Radner

Spring has sprung and Summer is coming. That means hot weather and soaring temperatures. It also means lots of outings. Sadly some of these will result in excruciating deaths and the loss of some beloved friends.

People love to take pets along for a ride. Usually it is our dogs that go with us when we run errands, visit friends and pick up the kids at school. We take them on vacation and travel with them to all sorts of interesting places. But are we taking them on their final trip-to their death? Most of us love our pets and think of them as family. We buy them the best food, provide medical care and even allow them to sleep with us. There are times to say “no” to that wagging tail and those big, begging eyes.

When the weather is hot, a dog’s place is safe at home where he is in a climate controlled atmosphere. Even if the windows are cracked or rolled halfway down, an automobile gets too hot for an animal. The temperature inside a car rises at an extreme rate. An animal can die of heat exhaustion within minutes. On a 72 degree day, the temperature inside a car can be 116 degrees within ONE HOUR! An animal can die within 10 minutes!

A study showed how temperatures inside a vehicle can skyrocket and become a death trap for the animal left inside. The study was in a shaded area. A full sun spot would be even hotter, faster. Please never, ever leave your best friend in a car to die a horrible death.

Should you see an animal in a hot car, call the police or animal control immediately.

Many states here in the United States have enacted laws preventing animals from being left in cars and the owner may face fines and even jail time. It is considered animal cruelty in most of these states.

When our pet goes with us to the park, picnic, camping or other places, it is smart to carry water for him. Keep a bowl and a water bottle for your pet and offer refreshment often. Pets get dehydrated easily. They do not sweat like a human does and overheat quicker. Animals are not able to sweat like humans do. Dogs cool themselves by panting and sweat through their paws. A dog’s normal temperature is already 102.5 degrees and rapid panting adds to that by increasing the body temperature even more. Compare it to how we get hotter when we exercise.

Once an animal is in a state of heat stroke, death usually occurs. The heart, brain and nervous systems suffer irreversible damage.

Signs that an animal is in distress include: excessive panting, excessive drooling, increased heart rate, trouble breathing, disorientation, collapse or loss of consciousness, seizures and respiratory arrest.

Even walking around a flea market, fair or other hot area may be too much for your dog. Remember that he is close to the pavement where temperatures are absorbed and rise in waves. An elderly animal or one with health issues will be affected faster and more severely than others might.

Stop, think and act with wisdom and love. A life depends on you making the right choice and putting the welfare of your pet first. Your reward will be that head on your knee and a wagging tail to greet you and let you know you are loved. When the world turns away, a pet turns toward his owner. He loves without question. Shouldn’t we do the same?

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News from WASART

WASART Upcoming Events

Drop by WASART’s booth in the Pet Plaza and the upcoming Mill Creek Festival and Street Fair on July 14-15, 2012 in Mill Creek, WA. Over 12,000 people are expected to attend this free event which offers a main stage with live entertainment, arts & crafts booths, a beer and wine garden, and many food booths. For more information, visit www.millcreekfestival.com.

For the fourth year in a row, WASART will again staff a booth at the Dog-A-Thon. This is a wildly popular event. It is being held on July 21, 2012 at Fort Steilacoom Park, 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. The Dog-A-Thon provides vital support for adoption programs at the shelter. Last year, participants raised a record $200,000 for homeless animals, which helped find loving, forever homes for more than 6,000 pets. For more information, visit www.thehumanesociety.org.

On August 4, 2012, WASART is offering a CPR/First Aid class that is open to the public and taught by a licensed instructor. It will take place in Enumclaw, WA and cost $50.00. For more information, contact registrar@washingtonsart.org.

Woofstock 2012, the Annual Pet Adoption & Music Festival will take place on August 4, 2012 at Todd Field, University of Puget Sound, 1500 N. Warner Street, Tacoma, WA 98416. Over 30 rescue groups from around Washington State will have companion animals available for adoption. For more information, contact www.duganfoundation.org.

Pawsitive Alliance July Adoption Events

Red, White, and Blue want YOU…Adopt! Adoption Event, hosted by Pawsitive Alliance
July 15, 2012
Noon – 3 pm

Paws-Abilities Total Dog Center
7338 26th Street East, Building F 
Fife, WA 98424

Adoption is Patriotic!  Come and find your own Red, White, or Blue to be your new best friend at this fun filled Adoption Event!  

More than a dozen dog rescue groups will be attending with their adoptable dogs and puppies in all shapes, sizes, breeds, and personalities.  All dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccinations, temperament tested and looking to pledge their love! Trainers will be available to answer any questions you have about how best to work with your new pooch! Adoption fees will range between $100-$350. 

Come early and enjoy the food and crafts at the vendor booths that will be set up outside of Paws-Abilities Total Dog Center at 10 am. Then, at 11:15 pick a prime spot to watch the Parade of Adoptable Pups!  
Doors for the Adoption Event will open at Noon.

https://www.pawsitivealliance.org/events.html 

For more information contact Denise at info@pawsitivealliance.org or call 206-486-4PET

Meow in Mukilteo Cat Adoption Event, hosted by Pawsitive Alliance

July 29, 2012
Noon-3 pm

Rosehill Community Center
304 Lincoln Avenue
Mukilteo, WA 98275

Life just isn’t complete without a cat on your lap!  Come meet your new fur friend at this event where seven different cat rescue groups will have their adoptable kitties of all sizes, colors, and personalities!  All cats are spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations.

Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Whisk together the flour, eggs, pumpkin, peanut butter, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add water as needed to help make the dough workable, but the dough should be dry and stiff. Roll the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick roll. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
3. Bake in preheated oven until hard, about 40 minutes.

Cascade Kennels is the premier pet boarding solution for dogs, cats, rabbits, and exotic pets of various types. Cascade Kennels also provides outstanding pet grooming services!

Call 425-483-9333

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