PAGE 42 Trainer Talk... By Shara Butterworth Q: How do I pick the right dog for my family?
A: "The biggest mis- take people make about dogs is choos- ing the wrong breed for their lifestyle and personality. Although you may be mesmer- ized by a beautiful husky, are you pre- pared for the daily ex- ercise this dog needs to be emotionally and physically balanced? If you're not, a host of bad behaviors will crop up to release that pent up energy including: barking, chewing,
digging,
jumping to name a few. Do you like a dog to follow you around the house? A needy Golden Retriever is great for a lot of people but if you prefer a more independent dog perhaps consider a different breed like a Mastiff. If shedding or allergies bother you, consider a Poodle but be prepared to take him to the groomer. Do you want to take your dog everywhere with you? Pick a highly social breed; most breeds adapt well to their family but guardian breeds will be wary of strangers de- spite great socialization. Like people, dogs breeds have their social butter- flies and their wall flowers and it is important to respect who they are as
Shara with our newest service dog recruits: JarJar and Binxie.
individuals; it's not fair to get a high energy dog and expect her to be content laying at your feet all day. Get to know your dog's likes and dislikes and, do some research before you take that dog home. Talk to trainers, breeders, breed enthusiast who've had experience with your chosen breed so you can have realistic expectations. You can find a lot of online breed selectors that can point you into the right general direction, but really, the voice of experi- ence will give you more valuable information to consider. If everyone would take the time to get to know what they are signing up for (for up to 15+ years), we would have a lot fewer dogs in the shelters." If you would like help choosing the next dog for you family the office at
951-301-3625. Shara or one of thtrainers can provide temperament testing and "Pound Puppy" evaluations for a nominal fee that benefits the mission of CST. (Contact our office to set up an evaluation appointment or ask about training classes for the public.)
Shara Butterworth is a successful and experienced dog trainer
in her own business for over 20 years. She has consistently worked as a contract trainer with Carol Roquemore to establish the Prison Pups Program for Cannine Support Teams. Shara has joined the Team as Lead Instructor, overseeing all aspects of our Canine Train- ing Programs. For more information about Canine Support Teams go to
www.caninesupportteams.org.
A Sanctuary for Horses, Dogs and
Now...Cats
Villa Chardonnay - Many of
you think of us as the equine sanc- tuary...how- ever we also provide criti- cal care for at risk and neg- lected cats and
dogs!
We often res- cue cats that are ill or need surgery from local shelters. Right now the cats at the sanctuary need a new cattery! The
new property is wonderful for the horses...over 25 acres! However the cats need more
space...an Indoor/Outdoor cattery is the perfect thing! Please consider a donation today! OR you can donate many of
the items we
need...like gently used cat trees, toys, litter boxes or fountain style water bowls. Email
Louise@Villachardonnay.org with any questions or suggestions. Shara Butterworth
MARCH 2016
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