CONNECT
EDITED BY
MONICA TOPETE
fAMiLY
Pets
Adopt-A-pet
Cassie is a 6-year old female Miniature
Pinscher mix that was brought into the
BAsIC TrAINING
shelter as a stray. Courageous and proud,
this breed is intelligent, kind-spirited and
incredibly loyal to its master. Though Cassie
TRANSITIONING YOUR ANIMAL SHELTER
only has 3 legs, she is full of energy and gets
around with ease. You can visit Cassie at
DOG TO CIVILIAN LIFE by glEnn maSSIE
animalfriendsofthevalleys.com or
call 951.674.0618.
As the proud parent of a rescue dog, you want your furry friend to be all he can be! But transitioning
your dog from the shelter to your home can be a big adjustment to his daily routine. Suddenly your
dog is faced with new caretakers and a new environment filled with unfamiliar sights, smells and
sounds. To help ease your dog’s transition into civilian life, consider the following suggestions:
eNlIsTMeNT
the other way around!) If a dog feels it his bed to
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uPCoMING
PeT eVeNTs
Start out on the right foot by taking your dog for
control, he may become overly possessive of other
a long walk before putting him in the car for the
things such as his food, water, toys, etc. If possible,
ride home. The walk will help to relieve stress and
try to set up a few beds for your dog in areas of the
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calm an excited dog. It will also help you and your
house where your family frequently spends time.
rAMoNA HuMANe soCIeTY’s
dog bond and begin to develop a relationship built
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Note: When it comes to letting your dog
Ramona Humane Society
on trust and respect. When you get home, don’t
sleep on your bed, you may want to think twice.
690 Humane Way, San Jacinto
make it a big emotional event. Spoiling your dog
It can lead to all sorts of behavior problems and
951.654.8002/ranchohumanesociety.org
with treats or getting him overly stimulated can
confusion about who the pack leader is. When it More than 5,000 people are expected to
create behavior problems such as lack of respect,
is permitted, your dog should be invited to do so; attend this event featuring table fare, fun
over-excitement and undue dependency and can
however, refrain from giving him the freedom to
and family activities. Purchase crafts from
contribute to separation anxiety later on. make that choice on his own.
community vendors, plus entertainment,
food and much more. 9am-4pm.
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ABouT fACe
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Once arriving at home, take your dog immediately
If you know nothing about your shelter dog’s
ANIMAl frIeNDs of THe VAlleYs
to the designated elimination area on a leash so he
past or issues, it’s a good idea to change his name.
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can relieve himself. Then, take him for another
The more you change a dog’s circumstances,
Sam Hicks Monument Park
long walk around your neighborhood. This will
environment, owner’s behavior, or anything that
41970 Moreno Rd., Temecula
help your dog get to know the area and how to get
was included in the dog’s script previously, the 951.471.8344/animalfriendsofthevalleys.com
home if he gets out and gets lost.
easier it is to effect a change in his behavior. To More than 40 pet-related vendors selling
help your dog learn his new name, use it every
couture clothing, designer furniture and more
MArCHING orDers
time you want to get his attention to do something
will be on display at this event which includes
Introduce your dog to both the yard and your
fun or give him something he wants like playing in
a pet parade and costumes. $10 per costume
house on a leash. If you let an insecure dog have
the backyard, sharing a treat, going for a walk, etc.
entry; $20 to microchip your pet. 2-6pm.
free access to his environment immediately, it can oCToBer 24
be overwhelming and actually contribute to his Remember: your new dog needs a confident, HeleN WooDWArD ANIMAl CeNTer
anxiety. If you let an overly confident dog have
consistent, loving and in-control pack leader to
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free access to his environment immediately, he
lead him from his past into the future. With a lot of
Helen Woodward Animal Center
may urine mark your furniture and the general
6461 El Apajo Rd., Rancho Santa Fe
love—and a little basic training—you can help your
858.766.4117/animalcenter.org
area to claim it as his territory.
dog become a solid citizen in just a few weeks.
Tie on your tennies and grab your favorite furry
BuNKING IN
friend in a 1- or 2-mile walk benefiting the Helen
Designate a place or bed for your dog that is his…
glenn Massie, a.k.a. “leader of the Pack” is a dog
Woodward Animal Center. The event will include
trainer who specializes in working with challenging a pet costume contest, live entertainment,
in a sense. Make sure your dog understands it
dogs. For more information on resources, consultations,
vendors, demonstrations and free goodies,
is you who is sharing your space with him (not or training visit homeschooling4dogs.com.
plus a family-friendly haunted house. 1-5pm.
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