Cornell's dog newsletter
Some good articles in the October edition of Dog Watch, an excellent newsletter published by the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. The new edition arrived in my mailbox last night and I have to say, this is one of the best publications I've
subscribed to over the years. You can also subscribe online. It's available through Amazon as well.
Articles this month include how to deal with a dog's nonstop licking and chewing due to allergies or other conditions (boy is there a lot of that going on this time of year), and a piece written by C.C. Holland on how to successfuly introduce a new dog to a resident dog when expanding your canine "family" or pack. From the article:
Start two dogs off on the wrong feet, and you'll have a long, hard road of behavioral management ahead of you. But if you do things right, you can create a relationship that's rewarding for both you and your dogs.
Suggestions:
- Avoid the "Sink or Swim" scenario: Don't just bring a new dog home, introduce him to your present dog -- and thet the chips fall where they may.
- Try to choose your new dog wisely: Think about what kind of dog would be a good fit both for you and your current pet.
- Smart preparations: Sharpen your dog's obedience training in preparation for the new arrival. ... In the house, determine where the new dog will eat, sleep and hang out.
About the Bloggers
Daily Breeze reporter Donna Littlejohn has shared her homes with a succession of wonderful, funny, and occasionally difficult canines -- Muffin, Fritz, Ellie, Mercy, Pilgrim and now Cowboy, an Australian shepherd-border collie, and Tess, a border collie. From strong-willed terriers to weirdly obsessed Australian shepherds, they've invaded her world with boundless energy, wet noses, muddy paws and soggy tennis balls. But they've really brought so much more than that -- like laughter and joy, some unexpected life lessons, and more than a few tears along the way.
E-mail Donna at donna.littlejohn@dailybreeze.com.
Josh Grossberg grew up with the usual array of animals: goldfish, dogs, hamsters, parakeets and turtles. He now owns the loudest dog in the South Bay(Video: Rocket the Dog) and is the least popular person on his block. He spends his free time in dog parks, pet shops and always has an extra plastic bag in his pocket just in case. He also has a cat.
E-mail Josh at josh.grossberg@dailybreeze.com.
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