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november/december 2010
Bringing dog news to dog lovers since 2008
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In this issue page 2 notes from the editor page 3 winter trail etiquette with our companion dogs learn to mush & skijor holiday events in the valley with adpwpage 4 & 13 club listings and eventspage 5 wheezer disease in alaskan huskies – update.page 6 who’s on facebook page 7 a new store in town-paw prince & doggy decadents page 8 pets and people partnering for successpage 10 alaska spca newspage 11 mat-su animal shelter newspage 12 starting a new pet businesspage 13 anchorage animal shelter news page 14 anchorage animal shelter newspage 15 straw for dogs – helping dogs and their owners
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Dear Alaska Dog News Readers,
November is adopt a Senior Dog Month. Our cover-dog, 9 year old Chance, a very handsome Husky, is at the Anchorage Animal Shelter waiting to find his forever home.
It is with great sadness we say goodbye to two well known people in the dog community.Del Seeba DVM, recently retired owner of Diamond Animal Hospital died on Sunday,
October 24th after a courageous five- month battle with cancer.
Peggy Farrington, a Delta Society team evaluator and instructor at Providence Hospital, died on October 28th. Peggy helped prepare other human/dog teams to participate in animal-assisted therapy programs. She enjoyed being a volunteer at Providence and was very excited about the opportunity to bring comfort to others. She worked with others to expand the program to other facilities as well. She recently retired her therapy dog “Doc” from a 7 year career bringing comfort to patients. Doc was the cover-dog for the September issue of Alaska Dog News.
We are thankful to both Dr. Seeba and Peggy Farrington for their commitments and example. They both leave a loving legacy of caring for dogs and humans.
Have a very happy Thanksgiving and thanks for reading Alaska Dog News. Enjoy,
Linda Henning – editor/publisher 357-9386
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Holiday events for November and December Sponsored by Advocates for Dog & Puppy Wellness
Advocates for Dog and Puppy Wellness is a non-profit corporation on a mission to raise awareness and encourage participation for our local animal shelters. People working together to reduce the number of
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Holiday Photos for a Cause. Nov 26, 10am to 4pm At PetZoo, Parks Hwy by Fred Meyer in WasillaBring in your pets for a holiday photo. We will have the decorations and the dress-ups! For a $20.00 donation you will receive an 8x10 photo of your pet, and an email so you can even use the photo for your Holiday Greeting cards this season!
Colony Christmas parade in Palmer December 11, 2010 5pmAdvocates for Dog and Puppy Wellness is entering a float!Walkers and their dogs are welcome Our theme is OPT to ADOPT...WE DID, so we encourage you to participate with your pets! Please RSVP to [email protected]
Claudia provided a few tips to keep our trails happy. Take only as many dogs as you can handle at one time. If you can go off-leash always carry a leash and put a collar on your dog. If you encounter a dog team prepare to get out of their way and pull the leash short to keep your dog at your side. Move as far off the trail as you can and place yourself between your dog and the team. This helps block eye contact between your dog and the team, changes the silhouette of your dog so he does not look like a dog. Keep an eye on the team in case it is a less trained team. Most likely the team will go on by. If your dog gets excited be sure to have both the ability to restrain your dog close to you and have treats available to reward and praise when they behave. Reinforce this every time the dog listens to you during this excitable moment. If you want to help acclimate your dog to these situations or get into recreational mushing or skijoring yourself contact The Better Companion for training opportunities.
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Winter trail etiquette with our companion dogs.
Claudia Sihler of The Better Companion is about to begin
her classes for beginning mushing and skijoring. Whether your going to be using canine power or your own two feet to get out and enjoy the trails, there are some situations to keep in mind.
Competitive and recreational dog teams are on the trails too. Keeping everyone safe and happy is up to all of us.
Learn to Mush& Skijor at The Better Companion
January 23rd Mushing I: $70What equipment do I need? Connecting the dogs to the sled, the harness, booties, musher’s gearMaking your own lines from polyrope (material will be provided)The sled – parts, types, driving techniquesPractical training – sled pulled by snowmachine
January 30th Mushing II: $80Safely hooking up the dog(s), “Line Out!”-commandPractice with your own dog team (1-2 dogs)Teaching the dog(s) to pull despite handler being behind them on the sledSafe mushing – uphill, downhill, curves, other teamsHow to teach directionsAfter the run: checking the dogs for injuries – what if?
Mushing I & II Package: $140 February 6th Skijoring: $60
For intermediate cross-country skiers. Learn to ski with your dogTeach your dog to run in front of youPart indoors, then outdoors on trail (at the dog training facility)
The Better Companion - Regine Dog Training FacilityClaudia Sihler, CPDT-KA
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ALL BREED CLUBS Alaska Kennel Club Barbara Brant POB 232151 Anchorage, AK 99523 346-1601 www.alaskakennelclub.org Affi liations: AKC General membership meetings fi rst Monday of each month 7:30 Chugach Electric Building, 5601 Minnesota Dr. Guests welcome. Show-n-Go classes every Friday evening Alyeska Canine Trainers, 549 W. International Airport Rd.Anchorage, AK Junior handlers 5:30 & 6:00Adult handlers 6:30 Jan 22-23 Alaska & Kenai Kennel Club all breed shows in Anchorage Capitol Kennel Club of Juneau Camille Stephens9174 Glacierwood Dr. Juneau, AK 99801 [email protected] Kennel Club of JuneauFeb 19-20 UKC Obedience and Rally trials (tantative) UKC Obedience and Rally Obedience
Cook Inlet Kennel Club Renea Clayton 2935 N. Mosier Ct. Wasilla, AK 99654 (907)745-3674 www.cookinletkennelclub.com Affi liations: AKCShow N’Gos 7-8 Thursdays
July 29-31, 2011November 5-6,2011 All Breed Dog Shows at Alaska Fairgrounds, Palmer Alaska Kenai Kennel Club Paula Lovett P.O. Box 1602 Soldotna, AK 99669 Affi liations: AKC www.kenaikennelclub.com 907-262-5032 [email protected] Call the club for upcoming Fun Matches
Jan 22-23 Alaska & Kenai Kennel Club all breed shows in Anchorage Tanana Valley Kennel Club Judy Shapiro 907-479-6510 P.O. Box 72019 Fairbanks, AK 99707 Beck@ gci.net Affi liations: AKCwww.tananavalleykennelclub.com Obedience, conformation, tracking
Yukon Kennel Club Sheila RobertsonP.O. Box 31511 RPO Main St.Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6K8Phone: 867-668-6634www.yukonkennelclub.comJanice Gunn:Competition Obedience Training seminar coming April 16 & 17, 2011 see ad page 5
SPECIALTY BREED CLUBS
Alaska Great Pyrenees Club Affi liations AKC and the Great Pyrenees Club of America.11146 Totem Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99516President, Dale Sherman, [email protected]. Secretary, Ruth A. Marcy, [email protected] Alaska Labrador Retriever Club Affi liations: AKC Zoelea Vey 945 S. Homestead Cir., Palmer,AK 99645 [email protected] Check back for a Sanctioned B match in Fairbanks. Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Alaska Tracy Corneliussen 2751 W. Resolution Bay Circle Wasilla, AK 99654 www.bmdcofak.com Affi liations: AKC Call Bob Schmidt (907) 232-1736 [email protected] German Shepherd Dog Club of Alaska Sharon White president, 907-333-2346 [email protected] 3553 Robin St Anchorage, AK 99504 Affi liations: AKC Golden Heart German Shepherd Club of Fairbanks Sandra Kimbrell P.O. Box 10394, Fairbanks, AK. 99710 [email protected] Affi liations: AKC (907) 945-9264 [email protected] Great Dane Club of Mat-Su Alaska Patty Wolf 907-344-1567 4010 E. 66th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99507www.gdcm.org [email protected] Affi liations: AKC, Great Dane Club of America (GDCA)
Arctic Streakers Agility Club Find them on Facebook [email protected]
Dog Obedience Training Club of Anchorage Valerie [email protected] Checkmate Dr. Anchorage, AK 99508 www.dotcanc.org Obedience, tracking. Mar. 5-6 Obedience Trials at ACT Affi liations: AKCMatanuska Agility Canine HandlersP.O. Box 874015Wasilla, Alaska 99687Colleen Cook - PresPhone: 907-352-3647 (dogs)[email protected]
Obedience Training Club of Chugiak Judy Rideout- [email protected], tracking Affi liations: AKC Located at Chugiak Benefi t Assoc.,18606 Old Glenn Highway in Chugiak. [email protected]
Peninsula Dog Obedience Group [email protected], AK 99669www.pendog.org
Whitehorse Woofers Dog Club Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada.Joanne Rough4061 4th Av Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, CanadaT1A 1H1(867) 633-3586 SPORTING DOG CLUBS Alaska Working Retriever ClubPO Box 670248Chugiak, Alaska 99567Kelli [email protected] and advanced classes ongoing, call for detailswww.alaskaworkingretriever.com Affi liations: AKC
Arctic Bird Dog Association P.O. Box 90914Anchorage, Alaska 99509 Gareth Stillman- [email protected](907) 243-5809 www.arcticbirddog.com Look for novice and puppy classes in the spring 2011 Most events held on Pt MacKenzie at Falcon Ridge Fairbanks Retriever Club P.O. Box 60463Fairbanks, Alaska 99706Corrie Elmes - President907-687-5965. [email protected] Affi liations: AKC
Midnight Sun Boxer Club Tina Spain PMB 385, Wasilla, AK [email protected] Affi liations: AKC Midnight Sun Golden Retriever Club Danette Scholoeder POB 242034Anchorage, AK 99524 [email protected] liations: AKC www.msgrca.orgSat. Nov, 27, 10am All-Breed “A” agility match at Dog Works, 38680 High Point Ave,Sterling, AK 99672262-5369 Peninsula Dog Obedience Group 907-262-6846POB 2556 Soldatna, Alaska [email protected] Rottweiler Club of Alaska Dian Tamas P.O. Box 140242Anchorage, AK. 99514 www.rottweilerclubofalaska.org Affi liations: AKC April 16 &17– Pending AKC approval: Rottweiler Club of Alaska Obedience/Rally Trials & Canine Good Citizen/Therapy Dog International testing Shetland Sheepdog Club of Anchorage Sherry Sims 10261 Our Rd, Anchorage, AK 99516 [email protected] Affi liations: AKC Siberian Husky Club of Anchorage Susan [email protected] 12041 Jerome St., Anchorage, AK 99516 Affi liations: AKC Siberian Husky Club of the Last Frontier www.siberianhuskyalaska.org St. Bernard Club of Alaska Reba Nelson 3900 W. Fairview Lp.Wasilla, AK 99654907-357-5009Affi liations: AKC Obedience Clubs
The Working Group Dog Club of Alaska http://wgdca.org/For AKC Working Dogs– The WGDCA meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 pm at Pizza Man in Eagle River. Contact [email protected] for more information
PERFORMANCE & TRAINING CLUBS Alyeska Canine Trainers 549 W International Airport Road, Suite A15 Anchorage. AK. Open to the public 6 - 9 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.907 - 563 - HEEL (4335)Email: [email protected]://www.alyeskak9trainers.comNov 27-28 9am UKC Rally & Obedience
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Wheezer Disease in Alaskan Huskies – UPDATE. from Drs. Dirsko J.F. von Pfeil; Bryden J. Stanley; Michele C. Fritz; Eric Zellner; Caroline Griffi tts; Ingeborg Langohr 09-28-2010
Dear Colleagues and Mushers, This is to provide you with an update on our investigation of congenital laryngeal paralysis (Wheezer disease) in the Alaskan Husky. First, thank you very much to those able to put us in touch with owners of affected dogs; your support is greatly appreciated. Our study results will contribute signifi cantly to the understanding of the disease. There is still a lot of work to do, but we are enthusiastic to drive the project forward!
Over the Labor Day weekend, multiple Alaskan mushers allowed us to examine their dog(s). We performed surgery on one dog at Veterinary Specialists of Alaska, collected blood for DNA testing from 34 dogs, performed seven laryngeal examinations, and obtained the pedigrees of these dogs. We identifi ed three dogs that will likely have an esophagram and arytenoid lateralization (tie-back) performed at Veterinary Specialists of Alaska in the near future. Fourty-six total dogs have been enrolled since the start of this study. We have not decided yet when to stop collecting cases. For now, we will continue to assemble blood and pedigrees from affected Huskies, as well as from dogs that are related to “Wheezers” but are unaffected. Laboratory work on genetics and pedigree interpretation will be an ongoing process at Michigan State University.
Please feel free to contact any of us if you should have further questions, or if you hear about an affected dog that may require examination or treatment. Even severely compromised puppies can respond well to surgery. In the event a puppy is euthanized due to this disease, please remember that we are still interested in obtaining tissue samples for the study, if possible. There are no costs associated with examination, obtaining blood samples, shipping of any samples, or histopathological examination. All obtained information is handled confi dentially.
The more cases we can include in the study, the more we will learn about the disease and the higher the chances of us fi nding the cause, and make suggestions on how to prevent it from developing. The goal of our study is to provide a scientifi c description of “Wheezer-Disease”, to identify its cause, to develop a genetic test for it, which all should hopefully reduce the number of dogs suffering from this devastating problem in the future.
Thank you again very much for your help and happy trails!
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Paw Prince is a gathering place for people who
look for something different for their pets. It’s common to fi nd local pet owners with their furry friends shopping together. Now you may be greeted by the aroma of baking dog treats.
Located at 1120 Hoffman Road in Anchroage new owners, Brad and Jann Palach, are taking Paw Prince to the next level. On November 1st Paw Prince moved to a new larger location at 1120 Huffman Square, Suites 15 & 16. In conjunction with the move, Doggy Decadents is collaborating with them to create an in house bakery. Paw Prince will not only be the premiere dog boutique in Anchorage, but they will be home to the only dog bakery serving up fresh doggy biscuits daily.
You can fi nd things at Paw Prince that you will never fi nd in other stores. Among Paw Prince vendors are Howling Dog Alaska, Cha Cha Couture,
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Paw Prince also entered into an exclusive agreement with Heidi & Co. They will be the only store
in Anchorage where you can buy Heidi & Co. fl eece jackets and booties. Paw Prince will continue to serve tiny and giant breeds alike, and if they don’t have it in stock, a special order will be placed for you. More breed specifi c items have been ordered so that you can fi nd that unusual or hard to fi nd breed represented in the store. Paw Prince features local artists who specialize in dog and cat themed artwork. Such artists as Elise Strauss and Laurel Carnahan have already submitted artwork to be displayed and sold at the new location.
Paw Prince will continue to carry all your favorites from Alaska Leash Co., Zack & Zoey, Fido, Gold Paw, Mutluks, The Honest Kitchen, Free Range Bully Sticks to dehydrated chicken feet and Texas toothpicks!
Gift Giving Idea! Your pet loving friends will enjoy a gift from Paw Prince and Doggy Decadents too. See the Paw Prince ad on page 20.
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PAW PRINCE AND DOGGY DECADENTS TEAM UPa unique experience for pets and their people.
Jann and Brad hope you will stop by and say hello.
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this project is to make animal related activities, accessible to children, teens and adults who experience disabilities.
Anchorage Animal Care and Control has been a full partner in supporting this program. All classes are inclusive and bring students, with and without disabilities, together for the common purpose of helping shelter pets and at the same time, learning new, hands-on, pet related skills. The classes are designed to make it
possible for anyone who wants to join to be able to fully participate. The students have helped shelter pets. Each student is rewarded when the dog or cat responds positively to them. Students share their gifts, strengths, and love for animals in a meaningful and measurable way. In Shelter Dog Training Class the students teach one, carefully selected, shelter dog at a time, as a group. The students learn how to breaking down behaviors into little tiny baby steps and gradually increase distance, duration and distractions. If the dog is not
successful, they learn that we went to fast, too far or there were too many distractions for the dog to perform. We back up and start back at the point the dog was successful. Instead of resistance-they aim for responsiveness. Instead of force or punishment-they teach the dogs what they want them to do instead. The students learn
that their mood affects the dogs performance. They learn the importance of making eye contact with the dog, giving clear, consistant commands, communicating with their whole body, using words, tone of voice, hand signals, and facial expressions (SMILE!), and the power of lots of rewards when the dog finally “gets it”. Dog training teaches, assertiveness, empathy, gentleness, kindness, taking turns, team work, and how to get dogs to respond without the use of force or punishment. We have completed 3 six week sessions. The students have trained a total of 25 dogs. All of these dogs were adopted, none have been returned. The students make an important, positive difference in the lives and success of the dogs they worked with. Together they acomplished what none of us could have done alone. The students brought the best out in each other an, of course, the dogs. All about Cats class begins on January 4th, Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 for 5 weeks.
The newest offering at Animal Care and Control is the”All About Cats Class” Students learn about cat body language, what cats like and don’t like, cat care, cat handleing, and the special needs of kittens and older cats. Shelter cats are used for hands-on experience and fun during classes.
The next Pets and People- Shelter Dog Training class starts on January 2nd, Sunday, 2:30-3:30 and runs for 6 weeks. All classes are free, and open to anyone ages 12-adult. The only requirement is that the youth or adult want to take the class and can commit to coming each week. Students who experience disabilities are given priority placement. ASL interpreters are available during class with prior notice.The next Pets and People- Shelter Dog Training class starts on January 2nd, sunday, 2:30-3:30 and runs for 6 weeks.
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Sand Point Spay-Neuter Clinic A Great Success The “Alaska SPCA Outreach Team” really did it! Dr. Katy VerSteeg, Vet Tech Christina Wilder, and Outreach AkSPCA Co-ordinator Katie Dahncke spayed and neutered 30 dogs and cats, and vaccinated dozens more in Sand Point, Alaska, over Halloween weekend. And they made a lot of friends doing it, both 4-legged and two-legged. A lot of time and energy went into preparation for the trip, and as a result the clinic was a wonderful success. Many thanks to Sand Point for inviting us to come to
their beautiful community, and for their warm hospi-tality while our team was there.
Alaska SPCA has received in-quiries from around the state about low-cost spay-neuter clinics. Response from the veterinary and animal commu-nity has been very positive, and we hope to plan more such clinics in the near future.
A precious client.
Channel 2 KTUU-TV Hosts Alaska SPCA
Pet of the Week
Many thanks to Channel 2 television for the upcoming Pet of the Week feature during their Morning Edition news program. Scheduling is being worked out, so please check our web site for an update as to when this exciting new feature will begin. Many thanks, KTUU, for helping the animals !
Come & Visit the Adoption Center …
“The A Team” Christina Wilder, Dr. Katy VerSteeg,
Katie Dahncke
Kitties of all shapes and sizes in the “waiting room”.
Waiting patiently.
The “OR”
Zeus
Zeus is one of 3 striking Malamutes at the adoption center. At one y.o. he weighs 110 lbs., is very friendly, loves people, and is waiting for just the right someone to give him the training and companionship that he needs! .
Jerry is an energetic boy who needs an energetic family and a solid fenced yard. Loves people and small dogs.
Meet Billy (left) and Harry (rt). Notice anything similar about their noses? They are brothers! And they are insepa-rable. They curl up together, eat together, play together. Billy is a flashy Tuxedo, and Harry comes with extra toes! Friendly, healthy, neutered, mature adults, ready to adopt a new forever home together!
We wish you all a wonderful Holiday Season,
and a Healthy, Happy, Prosperous New Year.
Matanuska Susitna Borough
Matanuska Susitna Borough
Information about the Mat-Su Animal Shelter is provided by staff and volunteers . Pet photos by Alaska Dog News 907-357-9386
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Animal Shelter News
November 2010
Always check at the shelter for your lost pet! 907-746-5500
907-746-5500Find your next best friend at www.petharbor.com
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Who do we call? Within the cities...The Police Department is the enforcement agency for animal-related issues within the city limits of Palmer, Wasilla and Houston. For complaints regarding animals within the city limits, please call
745-4811 for Palmer352-5401 for Wasilla
892-6447 for HoustonIf you’re bringing in an animal that you found within the city limits, please make a note of the location and bring the address and/or cross streets to the shelter
Animal Care Volunteer Activities at the Mat-Su Animal Shelter Pet Adoption Days – Volunteers taking kittens, cats, and dogs to various locations throughout the Borough and making them available for adoption by the public. We have been at the Wasilla Pet Zoo and Animal Food Warehouse, Sportsman’s Warehouse, the Palmer Senior Center and Mat-Su Borough building. There have been adoption days at Home Depot, Menard Sports Complex, the Alaska State Fair grounds and in Talkeetna. We have even had adoption days during health fairs at Glacierview School and the Mat-Su Borough. Adoption days are also great at increasing public awareness of the Mat-Su Animal Care Shelter and educating the public of our role in the community.
Mat-Su Home Show – Volunteers showcasing our animals and the important role they have in our lives and homes. Bringing animals, available for adoption, out to more of the general public and continuing to promote awareness and education.
Special Needs People in the Community – Our volunteer program works with several of the local Mental Health Agencies. We provide opportunities for their clients to contribute to the community in a supportive and encouraging environment. We also work closely with several of the Mat-Su high schools with the “Work Experience Program” allowing students to receive valuable on-the-job work experience they can use to establish work history for their resumes.
Borough Shot Clinics – Volunteers assist the shelter veterinarian with various tasks at the remote shot clinics. Shot clinics provide low cost vaccinations and micro chipping to the people and animals in the outreaching areas of the borough. Volunteers and staff help educate the public on the importance of health care and safety for their animals.
Willow Dog Mushing Symposium – Volunteers and staff attend the symposium helping to make our services more available to the mushing community.
Crevasse Moraine Dog Walks – Volunteers taking shelter dogs for approximately 2 hours walks on the Crevasse Moraine Trails giving the dogs a chance to get out of the shelter environment and enjoy some exercise. Dogs are calmer and more relaxed when they return to the Shelter and hopefully, more likely to be adopted.
Yamaha Four-Wheeler Raffle – Volunteers conducted a raffl e and raised approximately $4,500 for the animal shelter. Raffl e sales were held throughout the Mat-Su Borough and helped raise awareness and educate the public about the shelter.
Valley Arts Alliance Show – Volunteers attend the annual Valley Arts Alliance Art show providing educational material and awareness to the public. We have received donated art work and conducted a silent auction to further raise funds.
Wasilla High School Career Day – Volunteers and staff help coordinate an annual Career Day presentation for students from the high school interested in a career in the animal fi eld from veterinarian to fi eld offi cer to shelter staff.
Pet of the Week – Volunteers discuss events, issues, and highlight a certain pet every Friday morning on KMBQ radio. We promote responsible pet ownership and awareness and keep them informed on animal shelter activities in the community.
4th of July Parade – Volunteers reach out to the community and share what our local Animal Shelter is about. We walk, carry and show a variety of animals available from the Shelter as well as pass out educational material and treats.
Palmer Friday Flings – Volunteers walk dogs from the shelter and pass out information about the shelter to the people attending the Friday Fling. The public is educated about the shelter and gets a chance to see some of the many animals available for adoption. The dogs get some exercise and socialization to help them be more adoptable.
Alaska Kennel Club Responsible Dog Ownership Symposium– Volunteers set up a booth at the symposium to increase public awareness of our facility and encourage the public to look to the Mat-Su Shelter when looking for a lost pet or wanting to adopt.
Grooming Classes – A groomer from the area conducted a free grooming class for ourvvolunteers showing them proper technique and methods for basic grooming and care of cats and dogs. We also have volunteers who are groomers that come in and provide services for some of our more challenging grooming needs.
Valentine’s Day Card Contest – Volunteers held a Valentine’s Day Card contest among local grade school age children encouraging them to visit an Animal Shelter animal and draw/write them a card. All cards were displayed in the lobby of the shelter and a Valentine party was held while picking the winners.
Black Tie Affair – Volunteers hosted an event at the shelter featuring the shelter’s black or black and white animals. Volunteers dressed up in black and white passing out goodies and assisting the public in meeting some of our more overlooked animals.
Girl Scout and School Tours – Volunteers and staff lead tours explaining the Mat-Su Animal Shelter and what we do for the community. There is an emphasis on animal safety, preventing dog bites, and animal care and responsibility. Educational materials are passed out and there are question and answer sessions as well.
At the Shelter – Volunteers spend many, many hours at the shelter performing a wide variety of tasks. Volunteers help with the never ending piles of laundry and dirty dishes. They fold mountains of laundry, mop fl oors, help clean kennels and cages, and wash dogs. We have a dedicated crew of volunteers who walk and socialize dogs daily. Many come in to pet kittens and cats and make their stay at the shelter as comfortable as possible.
Volunteers work hard at helping the public fi nd just the right pet to adopt. They attend adoption days and other outside events. They work together to help create new opportunities for educating the public about our facility. They help spread the word about the animal shelter throughout the community at their workplace or school. Our volunteers help make the animal shelter a place the public can feel comfortable coming to. The Mat-Su Borough Animal Care Shelter volunteers are a dedicated and caring cross-section of the community willing to put in the time and effort to help improve the animals’ lives at the Shelter.
Many of our volunteer activities have been highlighted on local television news stations, in the Frontiersman newspaper, on KMBQ radio, in the Alaska Dog News publication, on YouTube and the borough’s website and soon on Facebook. ~ Sue Fujimoto- Volunteer Coordinator
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Starting a pet business (or any business); What next? By Linda Henning, with comments from John Klapperich
You’ve started your business, and now you want to promote it. Promoting a business is work - a lot of work - and it’s never-ending, but it can also be a lot of fun!
Since early 2008 it seems like I’ve contacted nearly everyone in Alaska running pet related businesses; organizations and clubs, including trainers, groomers, and veterinarians, with a wide variety of responses, but the feedback from advertisers is always good, helping us grow and provide something more.
W’ve seen several businesses start and close within our three short years in business, and I examined why some made it and why others failed. The primary cause for failure was lack of attention and motivation, which translates into “it just wasn’t fun anymore.”
You have a website, where’s the business?
The only way to reliably drive traffic to your web site, your door, or your publication, is to contact people directly! You need to research your market, meet face to face, voice to voice, and detail everyone’s contact information, needs, wants, and desires in a format that works for you; in Excel format, business card books, or daily planners. You really cannot leave the initial start-up and promotion to anyone else. You know your business, you have the passion, and anyone promising to bring you business for a few dollars won’t do so without your dedicated attention and guidance.
Media: If your business is geared to the end user, pet owner, or family decision maker, media is going to be important. And, speaking of media, who better to ask about promotion and marketing but the Mat-Su Valley’s own “Energizer Bunny,” the legendary John Klapperich. John has been a business owner and a champion for local businesses for nearly three decades. When I joined the Wasilla Chamber in 2005 John was President of the Wasilla Chamber and MC’d each membership meeting like a motivational revival, ending with “can do” inspiration! So I asked him for a comment on business success: “Linda, thanks, I am honored. After more than 25 years of sitting in Mat-Su Valley business owners’ offices, helping design strategies to ensure business success, one thing is for sure, whether it’s the smaller DBAs, or sole proprietorships or C-corps, where the CEO/owner is the front person, and/or an active employee of company, there needs to be a passion, a personal drive, enjoyment in their work. Customers have so many choices on where to take their business, they will not return if they feel unappreciated, and often a snappy response to a phone inquiry, or a less than gracious attitude during a transaction, sends a message to the customer which says, in effect, “you are not important.” Customers vote with their dollars, and every employee needs to buy into making the customer important.
The next key to success is consistency, and keeping every customer once you earn their loyalty. Customers anticipate the same service, attitude, and experience with every purchase of a service and/or product. Find out why your customers return. If it’s because the front office is sparkling clean, make it a priority to ALWAYS have it sparkling clean! If it’s the value, make sure you maintain that value; if prices need to be raised, don’t surprise your customers. And always sell VALUE: Valley Customers will drive out of their way, once they trust a business, so there’s no need to pay high dollar for an expensive business location. Customers understand that “cheapest is not always the least expensive,” and you do not have to sell your product for less than your competitors to be successful.
As for media advertising, no business can be everywhere in their marketing, so find a media outlet you trust, then make certain the representative is knowledgeable and accountable. Don’t believe a little spread all over is the best way, because “media mix” is media miss. You need to trust one primary marketing vehicle, and sell the benefit of your company to those potential customers. In the radio business, everybody’s favorite radio station is WIFM: “what’s in it for me?” You must convince you customer that your product and/or service will enhance their life. Customers are selfish, it’s not about how long you have been in business, or what awards you may think are important. Today’s customers ask “what can you do for me today?”.
And always be positive; always give your customers hope. We all want a better tomorrow. So get up each morning, count your blessings, and key on what you have, not on what you do not have. Statistics tell us over 90% of all the people on our planet would change places with you. Take care of other people when you can, give more than you take in life, and your cash register will take care of itself.
That’s my story and I’m sticking to it! Any reader who would like assistance may e-mail me, [email protected]
Events: Plan to attend events that your key market will attend. Being in a home/garden/community event has been the most beneficial for Alaska Dog News. While the dog shows have been the most obvious target, the home shows get us in front of the public-at-large, finding new dog enthusiasts and making our advertisers more visible to new clients. Email marketing: Create an email announcement to your friends and potential customers inviting them to visit your website. I suggest you create an email in HTML, with photos set for WEB view ( 94 dpi) so the entire email is bringing less than 1 MG to the recipient, and offer the recipient the option to unsubscribe.
Research potential customers: Most businesses have websites, so visit them, log their contact information into an Excel spreadsheet to use as a directory and mail merge later. Building a good database to use in multiple campaigns depends on how well the information is formatted from the beginning. Keep a record of bounced or blocked emails, and if they are a potential large customer contact them by other means; phone, regular mail or a personal visit.
Some places to find businesses: The hard way – the yellow pages Personal way–Chamber of commerce web sites, search their member directoryListings cross refereced by type and locationwww.BuyAlaska.com -website member searchBusiness databases available at the Small Business Development office. American Kennel Club and United Kennel Club websites’ club listings
Phone cold calling: Success with cold calling takes preparation and an understanding, to some degree, of the business you’re calling. Tell them who you are, ask about their business, tell them what you do, why you are calling, and then ask permission to continue. Envision a positive reception, but be gracious with rejection. Your message must be clear, concise and compelling. When leaving a message be clear about who you are and why you are calling. If you can find an email address you should also send a short email.
Personal visits: It may be easier to contact potential business customers by dropping by their business site. This takes some practice and you have to be very sensitive to the potential customer’s schedule. Find a time when they do not have customers to help. Ask about their business, their products and services, and take some time to get to know them before launching on a sales drive. Have promotional material to leave behind with current pricing, and remember to collect their business card and leave your own business card.
Mailing material: Whether you send material unsolicited or when requested, you should follow up promptly as part of a complete sales approach.
Press releases: Press releases are a great way to get people interested in your company. Couched in news, they subtly draw readers into your business. Send your release to radio, TV, and print. Check your local paper or local TV station websites and find a story that interests you, then send a comment to the reporter. Here is a link to formatting and content of a press release: http://www.pressrelease365.com/how-to-write-a-press-release.htm
Slide-videos and videos: www.Animoto.com is a unique and creative source for creating promotional pieces. Animoto takes the idea of PowerPoint slide shows to a different level and is best used to present an idea with visuals, music, video shorts and copy. This page contains conventional slide shows and Animoto videos: http://alaskadognews.com/canineslidevideos.aspx
Instructional videos, short 3-8 minute videos addressing specific subjects can keep your website fresh and keep people coming back. Sites like www.Leerburg.com use videos to show just a snippet of information so you will buy their products and training videos.
Learn how to use YouTube to store your videos, and link to YouTube on Facebook and your website.
Articles: You don’t have to be a literary PhD to write. Keep it simple. You can submit articles to your local paper, organization newsletters, or set up a blog. Facebook friends and fans share information they find or write themselves, increasing interest in what they have to share.
Facebook and Our Fan Page: Check out our Facebook page and then set up a “Fan Page” for your own business. Start by inviting all your friends to join your business fan page, then post related content. Look for other Pages in your area of business, and organizations with your interests, and share with each other. Success with your promotion requires you to monitor the quantity and quality of your message. Promotion is a balancing act: Don’t annoy your potential customers and/or advertisers, but don’t let them forget you. Don’t load up their email inboxes or Facebook pages. Do make the information and your message valuable. Make the services and products the best you can provide, and indispensable to your clients. Evolve along with your customers’ needs, keep it fresh, and have fun!
If you have questions about planning your business strategies, please call Alaska Dog News. If your business has the need for more promotion but you lack the time, expertise or manpower, call me! I have over 30 years of commercial print sales, production and marketing experience, and we have access to other professionals in a variety of business fields. I want to help you achieve success with your business!
Linda Henning [email protected] 907-357-9386
Greatland North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association10140 Kasilof Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska 99507 Roger Hull - President(907) [email protected] NAVHDA Tests held every August
Interior Alaska Gun Dog Association (retrievers)P.O. Box 73043Fairbanks, AK 99707www.iagda.orgCindy Udarbe- [email protected] 488-4531Wes [email protected]
Midnight Sun Gun Dog Association P.O. Box 241291Anchorage, Alaska 99524-1291 Joanne [email protected] 373-8030.www.msgda.org
Retriever Club of Alaska P.O. Box 100703Anchorage, Alaska 99510-0703 Bill Barstow - President (907) 337-2991 [email protected] www.retrieverclubofalaska.com Affi liations: AKC
Other Sports & Activities
DOCKDOGS Alaska Dockdogs Alaska DockdogsCathy Hviid [email protected] Check for updates on Facebook Page “Alaska DockDogs”Contact by email or join them on facebook page “Alaska Dockdogs “ FLYBALL Northern Lightspeed Flyball Club – drag racing canine style [email protected] and Ken Bullard Info at the web site or Valley Canine Camp in Wasilla- 357-2267
Alaska Dogs Gone Wild Curtis Smith alaskafl [email protected] fl yballdogs.com/alaska/events.html
HERDING Alaska Herding Group ClubAn All-Herding Breed Specialty ClubP.O. Box 770173, Eagle River, AK 99577-0173 www.alaskaherdinggroup.org Peggy Crawford (907) 688-5921 [email protected]: Robin Miller (907) 694-1454 [email protected]
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MUSHING Willow Dog Mushing [email protected](907) 495-0671P.O. Box 858,Willow, AK 99688www.willowdogmushers.com Jan 30 10am Willow Winter Carnival RacesNEW RACEWillow-Tug 300scheduled to take placeFebruary 4 - 7, 2011
Montana Creek Dog Mushers AssociationHelen [email protected] Box 971Willow, AK 99688Races take place at Mile 94.2 Parks Hwy.
Lure coursing
Alaska Winds Coursing ClubSue Ann [email protected] www.akwinds.com Alaska Hound GroupPresident, Mary HermonBox 4367Palmer, AK 99645 [email protected]
SKIJORING
Anchorage Skijoring Clubwww.skijoring.orgBud Rice President(907) 696-0221Nov 23- 7pm Skijoring the Iditarod Trail, slide show presentation . BP Energy CenterDec 5 Beginner’s Clinic Alaska Mill and feed Dec 12 Fun run Jan 16 Chugiak Chinkook Race 9:30 Beach Lake Ski Trails Jan 30 10am Willow Winter Carnival Skijor Race , Willow AK Feb 6 Bartlett Relay, Bartlett High School Feb 13 10:30am AMH Kincade Classic, Kincade Park.
Montana CreekDog Mushing AssociationSkijoring after race starts see listing under MUSHING WEIGHT PULLING
Alaska K-9 Weight PullingRob Gambill3900 W. Fairview Lp.Wasilla, AK 99654907-357-5009www.ak9wpa.orgPractice pulls at Animal Food Wearhouse, Palmer Wasillla Hwy, Palmer AK Interior Freight Dog Association Cody Preuett Fairbanks www.interiorfreightdog.com/[email protected]
Pulls & Practice Dec. 11 Winter Solstice Pull
Continued from page 4
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LocationNov 20 Weight Pulling practice Interior Freight
Dog Assoc, Fairbanks .Check website for location
Nov 27-28 UKC Rally & Obedience Alyeska Canine Trainers ACT
Dec 5 Skijoring - Beginner clinic Alaska Mill and Feed , AnchorageAnchorage Skijoring Club
Dec 11 Weight Pulling Winter Solstice Pull Interior Freight Dog Assoc. Fairbanks
Dec 12 Skijoring - Fun Run Goose Lake Park 3220 E. Northern Lights Blvd Anchorage, AkAnchorage Skijoring Club
Jan 16 Skijoring- 9:30am Chugiak Chinook Race
Beach Lake Ski Trails Anchorage, Ak
Jan 22 All Breed Show Alaska & Kenai Kennel Clubs Anchorage Skijoring Club
Jan 30 Skijoring- 10am Willow Winter Carnival Dog Sled and Skijor racing
Willow Community Center, Willow Ak Anchorage Skijoring Club
Feb 4 - 7 NEW Willow-Tug 300300-mile sled dog race!
Willow-Tug 300
WMDAWillow Community Center - Ends at Tub Bar mile 18 KGB, Wasilla
Feb 6 Skijoring -Bartlett Relay Bartlett High School Anchorage Skijoring Club
Feb 13 Skigoring - 10:30 am AMH Kincade Classic Skijor Race
Kincade Park at the Kincade Chalet, Anchorge AK, Anchorage Skijoring Club
Feb 18-19 AKC Agility trial Kenai Kennel Club - Palmer, AK
Feb 19-20 UKC Obedience and Ratly Trials (tentative check the club website)
Capital Kennel Club of Juneau
Apr 16 & 17 Competition Obedience Training seminar by Janice Gunn
Yukon Kennel Club Whitehorse, YK
Apr 16 & 17 , 2011 Pending AKC approval: Rally Trials & Canine Good Citizen/Therapy Dog International testing
Rottweiler Club of Alaska Obedience/
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ADOPTION FAIR IS A HOWLING SUCCESS!
Volunteers and staff worked together to put on a Howl-O-Ween Adoption Fair at AACCC on October 24. There was a large public turnout at the 12 to 4 affair, with lots of activities on hand. Bingo, a cake walk, bean bag toss, scavenger hunt, and plenty of refreshments
kept folks entertained. “Tricks for Treats” and “Howl-O-Wienie Bobbing”, as well as a costumed pooch parade--all performed by our highly talented canine adoptables—added a touch of vaudeville and variety. Felines, as well as rabbits, guinea pigs, and birds, were also on show for potential adopters. Decorations and displays highlighted the season and our “black and orange” adoptable kitties. 17 dogs and 12 cats went to new homes over the Fair weekend--plenty of reason to celebrate! A giant thank you to the
THE GOOD NEWS for September (our latest compiled statistics at press time): 132 dogs adopted and 122 cats!
SENIOR PETSNovember is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. If you’re looking for a mature companion with plenty of people-loving experience, one who already knows the training ropes and enjoys taking things a little slower, think about a senior dog or cat. They won’t eat your shoes, don’t need potty training, are familiar with most household routines, and will be grateful you picked them out to share your home. Here are some of the older pets available for adoption at AACCC in November
CALI is 10 years old, very snuggly and affectionate. She’s lived with cats, dogs and kids, and is spayed and front de-clawed. A wonderful family cat!
EEVE, a spayed female, is affectionate and easy-going. She gets right up to meet visitors, hoping for petting and cuddling. This 10-year-old loves to be brushed and has gorgeous long gray fur.
SPARKY, 11 years old, is calm, relaxed and tolerant. He’s de-clawed and neutered, and weighs a whopping 14 pounds. Loves laps!
CHANCIE, AkDN cover boy, is a 9-year-old neutered Husky, is still plenty active and spry, not to mention friendly and smart. Enjoys walks, car rides, balls, the dog park, and being with people. Sweet, good with kids, and very handsome!
MAX, a neutered 9-year-old German Shepherd, was left at AACCC when his owners moved. He’s mellow, gentle and quiet, with a loving disposition. Great with kids, he will make an outstanding family pet. Weighs 112 pounds!
SHADOW, a senior Golden Retriever, was found as a stray. He’s outgoing, active, happy and very friendly--a real people lover who wants to please. Looks forward each day to his walk and playtime.
Longtime volunteer Deb Wilson enjoys the Fair with Tigger, a Pit mix who was adopted later that day.
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Jack (Left)A bouncy, active, adorable Jack Russell. About 7 years young, he has lived with Linus outdoors for most of his life .Since coming into foster care, he has proven to be very trainable and fun loving. He enjoys the dog park, playing ball, and being a part of family life. Microchipped, neutered, and vaccintated with a clean bill of health from our vet. Crate and housetrained and ready for a real home!
Linus (right)Linus is gentle, loving and bright. He is also about 7, and has been kept outdoors with Jack for most of his life. Despite his rough start, he has thrived in foster care. He also loves the dog park, riding in the car, and being with people. An easy-going fellow with a cute Rough Coat! Microchipped, neutered, and vaccintated with a clean bill of health from our vet. Crate and housetrained and ready for a real home!
Is there a dog you see in your neighborhood who seems to need a better shelter? Do you chain your dog outdoors because of behavioral issues or fencing problems? Straw For Dogs can help. We are an Alaskan based program created to help pets living outdoors. Through our outreach efforts we are able to directly improve the lives of these pets. We provide survival supplies such as straw, doghouses, and food. Spay and neuter services, as well as vet visits, are considered on a case by case basis. We educate caretakers on quality caretaking and humane containment, and offer fostering and rehoming as able.
OUR DREAM: To see every pet living in the home as a valued part of the family. OUR GOAL: To demonstrate, and advocate for, humane containment and quality caretaking. OUR MISSION: To directly improve the lives of pets living outdoors, by providing assistance to their caretakers.
What you can do for a pet living outdoors
Donate straw and a warm, well placed doghouse. Bring food, water, and clean bowls. If possible, a heated water bowl for winter use. Offer treats, toys and a nylon collar. Metal parts, on toys or collars, can freeze in the cold. Remove training collars such as pinch or choke collars. Educate the family on the dangers of wearing these unsupervised.Help with a fence, a large kennel, or a cable run to replace a chain, or a lighter cable tie out to replace a chain. After getting consent from the caretakers, offer to walk the dog. Assist with basic house manners to encourage bringing the pet into the home, or help with rehoming. When working with feral cats, implement trap-neuter-return programs. Speak up-make a positive change!
[email protected] 907-310-7294and visit “Straw for Dogs” on Facebook.
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