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From the Editor:
Thanks to all the folks who contributed to the November Scot’s Chatter Newsletter. Next issue will be January 30, 2016.
Deadline for the November issue submission is January 15, 2016. Go to WWW.STCGD.COM for future activities.
Elayne Snell
November 2015 Edition
Editor: Elayne Snell
President
Gary Stroede
Vice President
Susan Jackson
Treasurer
Susan Moloney
Corresponding
Secretary
Pam Williams
www.aftonscots.com
Recording Secretary &
Show Secretary
Sue Stacy
Board Members
Marcie Kelsay
Rita Adler
Cliff Norman
Ray Oliver
Marcia Harbison
Newsletter Editor
Elayne Snell
Rescue
Cheryl Bates
Sunshine
Susan Jackson
Webmaster
Peggy Pearce
Message from the President:
Hi Members,
I hope everyone had a great summer. In August the club had a great
time at the Winery in Morrow, Ohio.
In September we had the annual Scottie walk at the community park in Fairborn. Not much walking. It decided to start raining during our
meeting, so everyone huddled under the shelter.
We still had a great time and scrumptious food. In October we had our
first meeting at the Hope Hotel in Fairborn, Ohio, located in front of the Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
This is where we will have our 2016 Specialty Show. We had another
meeting there on November 21st. Then, to finish the year, Jack and Angie Anastasia will host our annual Christmas Party on the 5th of
December. They always do a great job. It should be fun for everyone.
Until we meet again have a safe year.
God Bless,
Gary Stroede
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SSppoorrttssmmaannsshhiipp AAwwaarrdd Gary Stroede presented Susan Moloney with the 2015 Good Sportsmanship Award
during Valley Vineyard Winery dinner in August 2015. Congratulations Susan!
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September 5, 2015
Ch. Afton River City Empress Scottish Terrier Club of Michigan
Best of Opposite Sex - 5 pt GCH major Breeder/Owner: Pam Williams
October 9, 2015 Ch. Afton River City Empress
Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Washington, DC Select Bitch - 5 pt GCH major
Breeder/Owner: Pam Williams
Everyone huddled under the shelter at the Scottie walk
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IInn LLoovviinngg MMeemmoorryy
Wild Wind Celtic Pride Wild Wind Black Satin
A Prayer When our Beloved Pets Have Passed Away
Heavenly Father – We give our pets back to you, dear Lord, Who
first gave them to us. Yet, as You did not lose them in giving, so we have not lost them by their return.
Life is eternal and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon.
And a horizon is nothing more than the limit of our sight. – Amen
We love and miss you both – Ed and Marilyn Lindsay and Gary and Kim Stroede and all your Scottie friends.
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CH Wild Wind Shadow Dancer 11-20-2002 to 08-17-2015
Wild Wind Black Licorice 1-31-2002 to 09-15-2015
Candace was my bladder cancer girl. She was diagnosed with it by ultrasound in
August 2013. She has lived with it over 2 years. I feel very blessed to have had her that
long. Kim Stroede
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TThheeyy wwiillll nnoott ggoo qquuiieettllyy..
TThhee ddooggss wwhhoo’’vvee sshhaarreedd oouurr lliivveess..
IInn ssuubbttllee wwaayyss tthheeyy lleett uuss kknnooww..
TThheeiirr ssppiirriitt ssttiillll ssuurrvviivveess..
OOlldd hhaabbiittss ssttiillll mmaakkee uuss tthhiinnkk..
WWee hheeaarr aa bbaarrkkiinngg aatt tthhee ddoooorr,,
OOrr sstteepp bbaacckk wwhheenn wwee ddrroopp
AA ttaassttyy mmoorrsseell oonn tthhee fflloooorr..
OOuurr ffeeeett ssttiillll ggoo aarroouunndd tthhee ppllaaccee tthhee
ffoooodd ddiisshh uusseedd ttoo bbee,, aanndd ssoommeettiimmeess,,
ccoommiinngg hhoommee aatt nniigghhtt,, wwee mmiissss tthheemm
tteerrrriibbllyy..
AAnndd aalltthhoouugghh ttiimmee mmaayy bbrriinngg nneeww
ffrriieennddss aanndd aa nneeww ddiisshh ttoo ffiillll,, tthhaatt
oonnee ppllaaccee iinn yyoouurr hheeaarrttss bbeelloonnggss ttoo
TThheemm
AAnndd aallwwaayyss wwiillll………… CCandie died on 10/31/2015, she was just
6 days shy of her 14th Birthday.
We really miss her. Bill & Judy Pool
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HHeeaalltthh aanndd WWeellllnneessss
2015 SCOTTISH TERRIER HEALTH SURVEY
STCA HEALTH TRUST FUND
The 2015 Scottish Terrier Health Survey is now on-line! As of August 1, 2015, the Health Survey is operational and ready for input. Please take the time to fill out the survey and
contribute to the knowledge of the health our breed! With your help and the information that you provide, the STCA Health Trust Fund will have a greater understanding of
where we need to concentrate our efforts and direct our resources for research and education. We will be targeting STCA, STC of Canada, all regional club members, and all
the people to whom we have sold Scotties. In fact, anyone owning a purebred Scottish Terrier anywhere in the world is welcome and encouraged to fill out the survey.
It is very important that we reach as many Scottie owners and breeders as possible!
Please help us get the survey to them. If you know of anyone who owns a Scottie, please share this information and forward the link at the end of this announcement.
***The survey will run from August 1, 2015 until December 31, 2015. ***
This health census is done every 10 years, and we need ALL SCOTTIE OWNERS to fill out the survey! Not just STCA members, not just US Scottie owners, but everyone! The
on-line format will make it easier for all Scottie owners everywhere to participate. Please go to the STCA Website at www.stca.biz and follow the links to the Survey!
Hard copies are also available. Contact:
Michael Krolewski 18831 NE 140 PL
Woodinville, WA 98072
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Is It Safe for My Dog to Drink From Rivers,
Lakes or Oceans?
Any animal compelled to lap up toilet
water probably has a cast-iron
constitution, right? So what harm can
come to a dog who drinks out of natural
bodies of water?
Plenty, as it turns out.
Outdoor water sources can harbor
organisms and chemicals that can be
harmful to your dog, some of which can
put you at risk for zoonotic disease as
well.
Some of the Risks
Here’s just a sampling of what can lurk in
outdoor water sources:
Bacteria:
Water that’s contaminated with animal or
human waste can contain bacteria,
including species of salmonella,
Campylobacter, Escherichia coli and
Leptospira .
In mild cases, these bacterial infections
can lead to diarrhea (which could make
for a long drive home from the beach,
even with the car windows rolled down).
Severe infections with these organisms
can be much worse. Some of these
bacteria may be shed in the stools of
infected dogs, and improper handling of
feces can potentially lead to infections in
people.
Of these bacteria, infection with the
Leptospira species can be especially
concerning. These bacteria are often
found in marshy or muddy water and
slow-moving or stagnant pools
frequented by wildlife, such as raccoons,
opossums, skunks and rodents. Infection
in dogs, if not treated early, can result in
liver and/or kidney damage and death.
Organisms can be shed in the urine of
infected dogs, leading to potential
infection in people.
If you live in an at-risk area or like to
take your dog hunting, ask your
veterinarian about leptospirosis vaccines.
Although these vaccines can’t offer
protection against every subtype of these
bacteria, they do help protect dogs
against some of the more common ones.
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Blue-green algae:
Though not exactly a plant, these
bacteria produce energy by
photosynthesis. Cyanobacteria can form
colonies of blooms that often float on the
water's surface, especially during the hot
weather of summer and early fall.
Dogs may swallow the blooms while
swimming or ingest them when grooming
their coats after being in the water.
Some of these blooms produce toxins,
such as microcystins, which can lead to
liver failure, and anatoxins, which
typically affect the nervous system.
Signs can begin soon after ingestion and
may include vomiting, diarrhea, seizures,
collapse and death.
If you suspect that your dog has
swallowed blue-green algae, it’s
important to get him to the veterinarian
immediately. No antidote for the toxins
exists, but supportive care may help
your dog survive.
Parasites:
Outdoor water sources are also sources
for parasites, including species of the
protozoans Giardia and cryptosporidium.
If your dog gets diarrhea after a day on
the water, one of these may be the
culprit. Chances are, these parasites
won’t be spread to humans, but there is
a slight risk for those who are
immunocompromised.
Chemicals:
Outdoor bodies of water can not only
contain surface runoff from surrounding
lands, such as pesticides and herbicides,
but other chemicals like gasoline and oil
from boaters.
Salt:
Consuming a little bit of ocean salt water
probably won’t hurt your dog, but large
amounts of it can lead to dehydration
and electrolyte imbalances. Dogs
drinking ocean water may also
experience diarrhea.
So What’s a Dog Owner to Do?
When heading into the great outdoors
with your dog, always pack a portable
bowl and plenty of fresh water. If you
notice your dog trying to drink out of a
river or lake (or the ocean), lead him to
his water bowl.
In cases where the water smells or looks
dirty (as enticing as that is for most
dogs), it might be better to keep him on
shore. And if your dog doesn’t seem like
himself after a day on the river, lake or
beach, take him to your veterinarian,
just to be sure.
And remember: If you wouldn’t drink the
water, it’s probably not safe for your dog
to drink either.
http://www.vetstreet.com/
Submitted By Angie Anastasia
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The Worst Things You Can Say to Someone
Who Just Lost a Pet BY KRISTEN SEYMOUR | JULY 13, 2015 .
Grieving the loss of a pet is different for every single person, but it's always
difficult. The support of friends and family who sympathize and care can
make the grieving process easier, but a thoughtless word from someone who
doesn't understand why a pet owner is just so sad can be extra hurtful.
Not sure what to say to a friend who is
grieving the loss of a pet? Try this: Show up with a favorite snack, say you're sorry
for the loss, share a happy memory about the beloved pet and offer to listen.
In the end, you don't really need to say much of anything — but there are a few
things you never want to say to someone
who's just lost a pet.
1. So, when are you getting another
animal? Everyone grieves in his or her own way,
and while some people find relief by
bringing home a new furry (or feathered) friend quickly, others need time to
mourn before opening their hearts and homes once again. There's no right (or
wrong!) way to move forward, but now is not the time to talk about it. And please
remember that when and if someone does add a new animal to their family,
they are not replacing the pet who died. Don't ever suggest otherwise.
2. It was just a dog (or cat, hamster,
bird, etc.). It can be hard to understand the feelings
that serious animal lovers have for their pets. We don't regard them as property;
we think of them as family and we love them accordingly. So when we lose a
pet, it's not like losing a ring with some
sentimental value — it's like losing a part of ourselves. To hear someone denounce
not just our loss but also our reaction to it? It's salt in the wound and it's not
helpful.
3. It's not like you lost a child. Well, that's just awful. If we have a child,
then at the very least, you're putting a terrible idea into our heads and possibly
making us feel even more guilty for grieving the loss of a pet so heavily. And
if we don't have a child — for whatever reason — then we really don't need
someone telling us that we can't imagine what that grief would feel like. The
whole, "Unless you're a parent, you couldn't possibly understand," argument
should be shelved, especially at a time
like this, thanks.
4. You need to move on.
While there are ways to express concern if you think someone's grief has turned a
corner and they might need help (like
sharing information about grief-support resources with them or helping them to
find a support group or mental health professional), let's ditch the stigma that
surrounds mourning the loss of a pet. It's normal to feel sad — devastated, even —
for some period of time, and that can differ greatly for each person. Some
people might feel pretty much back to normal after a few days, while others
might find themselves bursting into tears months or even years later. Say it with
me now: "It is OK to be sad about losing your pet."
5. That's why I don't have pets. Those
short lifespans are too heartbreaking. I'll bet you almost anything that the
person you're talking to has thought (or
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even said aloud) that they can't go
through this pain again, and they just can't have more pets. The years of joy
and love our pets give us prior to their passing truly do make up for the pain we
feel at the time of goodbye, but in the throes of grief, it's hard to remember
that. I know you're just trying to commiserate, but if you don't have pets,
I'm certain it's for more reasons than just the heartbreak at the end.
6. He was really old; it was just his time.
If the pet was old when he passed away, there might be some comfort in knowing
that he lived a good, long life, but that might also mean that we shared a lot of
memories with that pet, making his passing feel more tragic to us than it
might to outsiders. When you can't remember life without someone —
human or animal — it certainly adds to
the sting of saying goodbye. However, that doesn't mean that the death of a
younger pet is easier. It doesn't take long to fully bond with an animal, and
our grief may be compounded by the shock of losing a young animal.
Bottom line: No time is a good time to
lose a best friend.
7. Maybe you should've [insert any
suggestion — literally anything — here]. Oh. Oh, no, you did not say that (or any
variation, like, "Did you try _____?" or
"Oh, I know a specialist you should've seen!"). I know you didn't say that.
Whatever you're suggesting we should have done — more tests! fewer
treatments! more time at the dog park! euthanized sooner! waited it out! tested
for something earlier! — it is too late. If there's something we could've beaten
ourselves up about, believe me, we've done it. Ad nauseum. And if you're
bringing up something we hadn't thought of? Well, why on earth would you do
that? That doesn't help at all.
In the end, the best thing you can do is offer your love and support without
judging the depth of our emotion. You don't have to understand it; just please
don't question it.
Submitted By Angie Anastasia
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USES FOR COCONUT OIL FOR HUMANS
Be sure to buy organic coconut oil. Most Walmart’s carry it on the aisle with the
other cooking oils, also health stores should have them as well.
Personal Hygiene/Body:
1. Moisturizer – simply scoop some out of the jar and apply all over your
body, including neck and face. 2. Eye cream – apply under the eyes
to reduce puffiness, bags, and
wrinkles. Use on the lids in the evening.
3. Preshave – coconut oil will prep skin for the pending damage caused
by shaving. 4. Aftershave – coconut oil will help
heal your skin after shaving without clogging pores.
5. Deodorant – coconut oil alone can be used as a deodorant, but even
more effective in combination with cornstarch/arrowroot powder and
baking soda! 6. Hair Conditioner/Deep Treatment -
use as a leave in hair conditioner by
applying a teaspoon of coconut oil to your ends and then running your
fingers through your hair to distribute the rest! For a deeper treatment, rub
in a tablespoon of coconut oil onto your dry scalp and gently work
through to the ends. Put a shower cap on to prevent transfer onto bed linens
and leave on overnight. 7. Hair Gel/Defrizzer – rub a little
between your palms and either scrunch into hair (for curly hair) or
finger comb in through from scalp to ends (for wavy/straight hair).
8. Toothpaste – there are numerous
recipes out there but I just mix
coconut oil and baking soda and dab a little of the mix on my toothbrush.
9. Make up remover – use a cotton swab and a dab of coconut oil and you
would be amazed at how well it
works! 10. Chapstick – just rub a little into
lips and it not only acts as a softening agent but it also has an SPF of about
4 so you get a little protection! 11. Massage Oil – pretty simple; grab
some and rub! 12. Lubricant – it is an all natural,
perfectly safe personal lubricant. Not compatible with latex!
13. Sunscreen 14. Stretch Mark Cream – coconut oil
is great at nourishing damaged skin. It may not be the magic stretch mark
cure but it will help.
15. Nipple Cream – works great to nourish cracked, sore, or dry nipples.
Apply to a cotton ball and leave on your nipples between feedings.
16. Diaper salve – very comforting on a rashy bum with no harsh chemicals.
Also safe for cloth diapers. 17. Cradle cap – having issues with
dry skin on your baby’s scalp? Coconut oil will not only nourish your
baby’s skin, it also helps eliminate cradle cap. Just rub a teaspoon onto
scalp daily. 18. Body scrub – mix coconut oil and
sugar together and rub all over! Rinse
off and your skin will be super soft! You can add in essential oils if you
would like a specific smell. 19. Healing - when applied on scrapes
and cuts, coconut oil forms a thin, chemical layer which protects the
wound from outside dust, bacteria and virus. Coconut oil speeds up the
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healing process of bruises by repairing
damaged tissues. Plus, it smells a heck-of-a-lot better than anything
from the pharmacy. 20. Bug Bites – when applied directly
to a bug bite, coconut oil can stop the itching and burning sensation as well
as hasten the healing process. 21. Skin problems – coconut oil
relieves skin problems such as psoriasis, dermatitis, and eczema.
22. Swimmers Ear – mix garlic oil and coconut oil and put a few drops in
affected ear for about 10 minutes. Do this 2-3 times a day and it usually
works within one or two days.
General Health and Wellness 23. Stress Relief - relieve mental
fatigue by applying coconut oil to the head in a circular, massaging motion.
The natural aroma of coconuts is extremely soothing thus helping to
lower your stress level. 24. Digestion - the saturated fats in
coconut oil have anti-bacterial properties that help control, parasites,
and fungi that cause indigestion and other digestion related problems such
as irritable bowel syndrome. The fat in coconut oil also aids in the absorption
of vitamins, minerals and amino acids,
making you healthier all around. 25. Fitness - coconut oil has been
proven to stimulate your metabolism, improve thyroid function, and escalate
energy levels, all of which help decrease your unwanted fat, while
increasing muscle. 26. Nose bleeds - coconut oil can
prevent nose bleeding that is caused by sensitivity to weather such as
extreme hotness and extreme coldness. This condition happens
when the nasal passages become dry because of cold or dry air resulting to
burns and cracks in the mucus
membranes so bleeding happens. To
prevent this just put coconut oil in you
nostrils. Coat your finger with coconut oil and then lie down and coat your
finger inside your nose. Doing this will strengthen and protect the capillaries
in the nasal passages. A Vitamin C supplement will also help prevent
nose bleeding. 27. For breastfeeding moms,
consuming 3 ½ tablespoons of coconut oil daily will enrich your milk
supply. 28. Helps with weight loss &
controlling cravings. 29. Helps keep blood sugar levels
stable and/or helps with cravings in
those with diabetes. Health Problems (that coconut oil is
known for aiding, relieving, or even curing when taken internally)
30. Eczema – in addition to taking it internally, many have success
applying it externally, some don't 31. Skin problems
32. Toenail fungus 33. Hot flashes
34. Bleeding hemorrhoids (can also be applied externally twice a day)
35. HIV 36. Head lice
37. Improvements in menstruation
regarding pain/cramps and heavy blood flow
38. Migraines (with regular use) 39. Mononucleosis
40. Parasites 41. Thrush
42. Relieve gallbladder pain 43. Has helped some people improve
symptoms of an underactive thyroid gland; results have shown subsequent
thyroid blood tests becoming normal 44. Energy boost
45. Flaky, dry skin 46. May relieve acid reflux and
indigestion when taken with each
meal
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47. Adrenal fatigue
48. Alzheimers 49. H. pylori
50. Candida albicans 51. Asthma, even in children
52. Autism 53. Cholesterol - improves HDL
('good' cholesterol) to LDL ('bad' cholesterol) ratio in people with high
cholesterol 54. Chronic fatigue
55. Circulation/feeling cold all the time
56. Stronger immune system 57. Mental Clarity
58. Depression
59. Helps with inflammation in Crohns Health Problems (that coconut oil is
known for aiding, relieving, or even curing when applied topically)
60. Athletes foot 61. Back pain/sore muscles
62. Canker sores 63. Acne
64. Cellulite 65. Herpes (applied topically and
taken internally) 66. Genital warts (through topical
application over 6 weeks, and coconut oil enemas twice a day depending on
the location of the warts)
67. Circumcision healing – although I am personally against circumcision, I
have read that coconut oil is a really great healer for this.
Cooking
68. Use 1 cup to 1 cup ratio when replacing other oils/butter in recipes
with coconut oil. 69. Replacement for
butter/lard/Crisco/PAM in it’s solid form – greasing pans, pie crusts, etc.
70. Replacement for various oils in
liquid form – baking, cooking, sautéing, etc.
71. Nutritional supplement – melt and add to smoothies.
Other Uses
72. Insect repellent – mix coconut oil
with peppermint oil extract and rub it all over exposed skin. Keeps insects
off better than anything with Deet! Tons safer too.
73. Great for dogs and cats for general wellness. Just add a teaspoon
to their water bowl daily. 74. Goo Gone - just mix equal parts
coconut oil and baking soda into a paste. Apply to the “sticky” area and
let it set for a minute. Then scrub off with an old toothbrush or the scrubby
side of a sponge.
75. Chewing Gum in Hair Remover – just rub some coconut oil over the
stuck chewing gum, leave in for about 30 minutes, then roll the gum
between your fingertip. Voila! It’s out! 76. Polish Furniture - coconut oil with
a little bit of lemon juice to polish wood furniture. However, I
recommend you test it first on a very small, unobtrusive part of your
furniture to make sure it works the way you’d like.
77. Polishing Bronze - all you have to do is rub a little oil into a cotton towel
and then wipe down the statue. It
cleans and helps deepen the color of your bronze.
78. Seasoning animal hide drums
Submitted By Sue Stacy.
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WWeellccoommee NNeeww MMeemmbbeerrss
Denyse Marshall from Dayton, Ohio Bertha McKechnie from Dayton, Ohio
Frank & Joan Schiavone from Newport, Kentucky
SHOW COMMITTEE REPORT
Mid-November – four and a half months
until our 39th Specialty! Things are progressing well at this stage.
All approvals have been received from the AKC so we are good to go on that
front. Pam Williams has negotiated a wonderful contract with a new
photographer, Susan Booth of Michigan. Susan is a second-generation dog show
photographer and we look forward to having a new perspective to our winners’
photos. One thing, though – she will not be taking candids in the ring or in the
grooming area so if any of our club photographers would like to do that so
we’ll have them for the Historian’s files, it would be greatly appreciated.
The Emergency Vet Clinic on Dryden Road has agreed to again be our vet-on-
call for the Specialty and Sandra Combs from the Ft. St. Clair Kennel Club has
agreed to serve another year as our Ring Steward.
The Board voted on a new type of dinner
for our banquet – a plated dinner. No more standing in a buffet line at the end
of a long day on your feet at the show. There will be two choices for the entrée –
Oven Roasted Salmon Fillet and New York Strip Steak. The Salmon will cost
$33 and the steak $36, and when you
make your reservations with Kim
Stroede, you will need to indicate which
meal you want so you get the proper ticket. How nice it will be to be
pampered for a change!
Peg Pearce has been quite busy creating
our “mascots” for the show. The “Dixie Strumpet” can be seen in this newsletter,
and if you have not taken the time to explore our website lately
(www.stcgd.com), then by all means do so because our little Dixieland band is
featured throughout the site.
We are still trying to find a raffle prize or
two for the show. Some ideas have been presented and a decision may be made
at the November 21st meeting.
The Premium is almost done. There are a few items I’m still waiting for, but it
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will be ready for the February 1st mailing
required by AKC. It will also be available on the website in PDF format.
Bill Pool is heading up the effort to make
sure there is enough transportation to get items from the storage locker in
Miamisburg to the hotel on April 1st, our set-up date. If you have a large vehicle
and are willing to help, please contact him so he’ll know how many people we’ll
have available.
Susan Moloney has handed out the
counted cross-stitch squares for our calendar quilt for 2017 so that project is
underway.
I wish to offer each of you my best wishes for a safe and happy holiday
season. May Santa Paws bring you everything on your wish list.
Sue Stacy
Show Chair
Happy Tails Short Stories – Inspirational
I Ate the Whole Thing – Chapter 21
Mac doesn’t think life is more important
than food. Sometimes he doesn’t think at all.
One Thanksgiving Day he reminded me of the problems of overeating when he
chose to chow down on a feast of his own hunting. He caught and ate a
groundhog. He ate the whole thing—from its nose to its rear toes—and he waddled
home looking like he was nine months pregnant.
Friday afternoon, he started throwing up. Then he became dehydrated. After an
emergency visit to the vet for X-rays and a liter of injected fluids, my husband and
I spent three days pushing prescriptions
down one end and suppositories up the other to quell his nausea and
gastroenteritis. By Monday morning he still refused food
and had only been allowed to drink the water from two melted ice cubes during
his trips to the water bowl. Blood work and more X-rays revealed acute
pancreatitis, which is sometimes fatal and ca lead to further complications
unless we restrict his current lifestyle of
chasing critters around the cove. You see, Mac doesn’t know when to stop
eating, but we do. Why then do we continue to eat until
we’re more stuffed than a Thanksgiving turkey?
If it’s because ‘everything look so good,” we can expect to suffer the
consequences like Mac did. And if we
survive those, we can expect to have to rely on lifestyle changes to reduce our
high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol.
Mac has been out on restriction for life because he doesn’t have the sense to
discipline himself. But God gave us the good sense to discipline ourselves. If we
fail to do so, He will do it for us because “the Lord disciplines those He loves”
(Proverbs 3:12 NIV). And He loves us more than we love ourselves.
Celebrations throughout the year are occasions for big family dinners,
bountiful buffets, and sweet smelling
smorgasbords to tempt us with foods
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that fatten our figures, sour our
stomachs, and cause our intestines to tumble. Afterwards, we sing the “I can’t
believe I ate the whole thing” blues. But you know what? It doesn’t have to be
that way. We don’t have to eat the whole thing. We
don’t have to eat like a scavenger at a banquet. We don’t have to eat ass if we
don’t trust that God will provide our next meal.
Now even Mac knows that life is more
important than food. Surely we do too. So the next time we belly up to the
buffet, let’s remember Mac’s misery, and back away before we do ourselves bodily
harm. Let’s ask those around us to help us eat responsibly and give them
permission to take away our forks.
Linda Hultin Winn
WHELPING BOX FREE TO GOOD HOME Whelping box, 30” by 30” by 18”, made of 3/4” plywood, painted gray with latex paint.
It has a front panel that is hinged to open by dropping down half way. There is a hole in the back panel for an electric cord. The bottom is raised 3” off the ground. It was made
following a diagram from the Kennelgarth Scottish Terrier Book. Contact Brad & Christine Hawley, 937-898-2153 (home) or 937-212-5059 (Christine cell).
RReessccuuee NNeewwss
The news this time is mixed, with both
good and bad.
I'd like to report that we have a new
rescue in our care. Her name is Iza. She is a 6 year old wheaten who is just a big
(but little - only 17 pounds) love bug. At
that size she fits perfectly on a lap. She gets along well with other dogs and was
recently spayed. Iza is posted on the
STCGD website and will be available after her stitches are removed.
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Pebbles has been adopted by the couple who adopted Sir Duke of Earl 2 years
ago. As they are fans of Downton Abbey, her new parents went to the show's cast
for inspiration for a new name. She is now known as Rose, and she is indeed a
headstrong young lady.
Lucy and Walt Berninger needed to re-home Halo, who is deaf. She found a
great new home with Peggy Pearce and Don Ripenhoff, whose Ike had become
blind. They are each other's eyes and ears, with Ike following the sound of
Halo's tags. Together they patrol the
fenced yard, keeping the world safe from the squirrel apocalypse
Murphy, who was our first rescue in 2015, found a great home with Susan
Coffield, who has adopted from STCGD twice before. Unfortunately, Murphy has
developed a tumor on her spleen. While prognosis is uncertain and
treatment options are still being determined, Susan is making her
Scottie comfortable and providing the best quality of life she can for Murphy.
Please keep them both in your thoughts.UPDATE: Murphy experienced
a grand mal seizure on Nov 29 and
passed away in her bed.
And lastly, seven years ago STCGD
rescued a seven year old wheaten Scottie who had just given birth to a
litter of puppies, five of whom survived. She was in a desperate situation. I
picked up the new family and met Susan and Frank Moloney and we immediately
drove to the vet. Mama Lacey (and
babies) were nursed back to health by Sandy Maddox.
The puppies (all blond) developed into
something that didn't resemble terriers but were all adopted into loving homes.
Lacey was adopted by a spry 90 year old named Joyce, who loved her very much
and referred to themselves as "two old ladies having fun".
Earlier this year Lacey began having
seizures and was started on medication to control them. When Joyce fell, broke
her hip and was hospitalized, Lacey could
come to visit but mostly slept. The decision was made to send her to the
Rainbow Bridge on Aug 12. Her ashes are buried under Joyce's favorite yellow
rose bush. Joyce's daughter has promised to keep me informed about
Joyce, who misses her "old lady".
This is why we do what we do. Thanks to
STCGD for your support.
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Floor Sniffing Really May be the Next
Biggest Thing
The Exciting New Sport of Nosework
Have you ever wondered if your dog has anything in common with the professional detection dogs that protect our soldiers overseas or help rid our streets and schools of illegal substances? They actually have quite a bit in common. All dogs have an amazing sense of smell and the ability to distinguish thousands of odors that humans can't even detect.
Scientists still don't know for sure how much greater a dog's ability to smell is compared to a human's, but it is thought to be between 10,000 and 100,000 times greater. Although dogs' brains are much smaller than ours, they have approximately four times the brain space devoted to processing scents. Dogs can also move and use each nostril independently and can discern individual chemical components of an odor or combination of odors. Nearly every substance in existence has an odor. A perceptible odor, or smell, is caused by one or more volatilized chemical compounds that are released from a substance and travel through the air until entering a human or canine nose. The scent of a substance will generally be strongest closest to the substance and will move away through the air in a plume of varying and gradually decreasing concentration. Air movement, temperature, humidity and topography all greatly affect how odor molecules behave in a given environment and the scent picture available to the dog. Dogs use the varying concentrations and movement of odor molecules to help solve olfactory puzzles. Nosework is a relatively new canine sport and activity inspired by and modeled after the training and certification that professional narcotics, explosive, and other detection dogs experience and participate in. Through nosework, household pets and performance dogs that could never in a million years be trained as police service dogs or military working dogs are trained to recognize, hunt for, locate, and indicate the presence of legal, essential oil target odors. Training and competitions focus on four elements or types of searches: container searches (boxes, suitcases, paint cans, etc.), interior or building searches (rooms, multiple rooms, warehouses, etc.), exterior area searches (the outside of a building, a park, a pavilion, a courtyard, etc.) and vehicle searches (only the outsides of the vehicles are searched). However, advanced teams can conduct nosework searches almost anywhere and under nearly any imaginable set of circumstances, just like the search problems that professional detection teams face. Unlike many other canine competition venues, nosework is a very dog-driven sport. Although the handler and dog work as a team, the dog is the one with the ability to
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solve the problems in this venue. In nosework training, the emphasis is always on creating appropriate learning experiences for the dog and supporting the dog's independent problem solving. We can't "force" our dogs to use their amazing scenting abilities to follow odor molecules through the air. Through proper training, our dogs will want to search for and follow target odor to its source because it's fun and because it always leads to a fantastic reward. It is the perfect outlet for a dog's natural hunting instincts.
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There are many reasons why nosework is one of the fastest growing canine sports in the country. For starters, virtually all dogs and handlers can participate. The sport, and activity are designed to be accessible to dogs that are unable to participate in and enjoy other dog activities due to age, physical limitations, lack of obedience, fear, reactivity issues, environmental sensitivities, etc. Any dog with a functioning nose can participate in nosework. With a proper introduction and systematic training, even the most unlikely of dogs can surprise and astound you with their detection capabilities.
Because nosework is designed to be a "real world" sport, you don't need a lot of special equipment or access to particular training areas to get started. Moreover, after the foundational training is complete, nosework is something that you and your dog can enjoy nearly anywhere, anytime, even on the way to the grocery store. © Nosework is a great activity for hyperactive dogs, disabled dogs, or dogs recovering from injury who receive limited exercise, dogs that suffer from anxiety, or any other dog that needs a job and something stimulating to do. Ten or fifteen minutes of nose work can be more tiring for a dog than a four mile run or an hour spent chasing a slimy tennis ball. Nosework also helps dogs build confidence and focus. A shy or fearful dog is provided a safe venue to explore a tiny bit of the world and be rewarded for it. A reactive dog learns that participating in activities where other dogs and humans are present, but kept at a safe distance, is both non-threatening and fun. Easily distracted dogs find a reason to focus and stay on task. Participating in nosework has helped many dogs overcome these issues and more. In addition, since dogs solve problems mostly on their own in nosework, they develop tremendous confidence in their own unique abilities and skills. Nosework helps dogs feel good about being dogs. Many of the interactions dogs have with humans involve our attempts to discourage or even eliminate normal, healthy dog behaviors. To a dog, using its nose to investigate the world is as natural and healthy as breathing. Dogs need opportunities to do things that they find naturally rewarding so they can feel good about being dogs. Far too many dogs go through life in a conflicted state or develop behavior problems because they have no outlet for their natural hunting instincts.
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Through nosework, dogs and handlers develop trust, a stronger bond, and more meaningful communication. In most dog sports, we expect our dogs to rely on us, follow our directions and respond to our communications. Nosework turns this paradigm almost complete upside down! In nosework, the dog is often the team leader because he or she is the only member of the dog-handler team that can solve the scent puzzle. Handlers must learn to follow, trust, rely on, observe and understand their dog's communication and
signals. The mutual respect and understanding that can result just might change the way you look at your dog forever.
Your dog's life and your relationship with one another will be enriched in ways you never thought possible just by learning and participating in this fabulous new sport. For more information about nosework or to register for a nosework class, follow Dogs On Target, LLC on Facebook or email [email protected].
Laura Martin Dogs On Target, LLC Submitted By Pam Williams
Raising Duncan by Chris Browne
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Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Dayton Christmas Party
Saturday, December 5, 2015
2:00 pm
The Home of Jack and Angie Anastasia
4331 Village Ridge Drive Mason, Ohio 45040
Turkey and ham will be provided, as well as, Angie's sausage and peppers. Please bring
a side dish or dessert.
Angie requests that everyone arrive at 2 pm. She will not need help setting up but would appreciate assistance with clean up.
RSVP to [email protected]
There will be a Scottie themed gift exchange. If you choose to participate, please bring a $20 Scottie themed item.
Contact me if you have questions.
SEE YOU AT THE PARTY!!
