Welcome to the Carolark Times 2009 Winter Edition
Congratulations
for a job well done to Carolyn Clark and staff at The Centre for Applied Canine
Behaviour
on winning two awards for the #1 dog training facility in the
Kanata and Stittsville area.
Holiday Gift Giving
If your Christmas shopping is not yet complete keep Carolark gift certificates in mind. If your family or friends are getting a puppy a gift certificate for puppy class would be invaluable. Or you may want to enroll in one of the 3 levels available at Carolark: Level 1 Basic Good Manners class, attend Level 2a Good Manners and More, or participate in Level 3, the Advanced Training.
Please contact the Centre at (613) 591-3277 or visit in person at 600 Eagleson Rd., Kanata to make your holiday gift purchase.
Holiday Safety Tips
Please keep these tips in mind for a fun and safe holiday. Christmas plants such as holly and poinsettia are poisonous to dogs. Keep these plants well out of your dog’s reach. If you purchase holiday gifts or treats for your dog, examine them thoroughly. Rawhide treats and small plastic balls or toys can be choking hazards. Keep all candy and treats out of your dog’s reach. Chocolate, alcohol and marshmallows are toxic for dogs.
Winter Health Tips
Wind chill causes colder conditions than what is read on a thermometer. Dogs shouldn’t be left outside for long periods of time. Even a half hour in frigid temperatures can cause problems. Trim excess hair from footpads and toes of longhaired dogs. This makes it easier to remove ice and snow.
Anti freeze that leaks onto driveways and roads smells and tastes good to dogs. However, it is highly poisonous and can be lethal to your canine companion if ingested.
Carolark Staff Members
We would like to introduce two staff members at Carolark. The staff at Carolark are dedicated professionals who love to share their knowledge and experience with pet owners that come through the doors.
Please meet…
Committed to animal friendly training, using positive reinforcement based operant conditioning since 1998, Gladys leads group classes promoting training skill and human-animal relationship while teaching basic good manners for the family dog at Carolark: The Centre for Canine Behavior, where she also coaches people and teaches dogs in private sessions.
Gladys lives in Ottawa with her partner, sharing life with their standard poodle, a trained fish, and a horse. Gladys is a 4th dan in Aikido which she practices and teaches.
Member of the Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers; Member of the Agility Association of Canada.
And introducing…
Nicky is a graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior and is a trainer committed to using force-free, positive principles and techniques. She regularly attends conferences on animal behaviour to ensure that her techniques are current. As well as working at Carolark: Centre for Applied Canine Behaviour Nicky is also the owner of Spot On Dog Training, offering specific individual training programs for families and their dogs. She has been a foster parent for over 17 years and is committed to the welfare of children as well as being an OACAS accredited trainer. Nicky lives on a small farm in Woodlawn with her husband, children, dogs, cats, horses, goats and chickens. She is a Member of the Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers.
Holiday Treats for Canine Tummies - Cinnamon Bun Bites
One of the best reasons to bake is to make your house smell wonderful, and cinnamon makes the ultimate potpourri (in a pinch, sprinkle some on a sheet of foil and pop it in your oven for a few minutes for a faux-apple-pie-in-the-oven aroma).
Baking for your pup can be just as gratifying, and good for your own mental well-being, too: according to a recent study, the odour of cinnamon enhanced participants’ cognitive processing.
These teeny cinnamon bun biscuits are made with whole wheat flour and canola oil, which contains heart-healthy mono and polyunsaturated fats as well as omega-3 fatty acids. They look as good as they taste; rolled into a log and sliced, they resemble the real thing – even more so if you spread or drizzle them with cream cheese, thinned with a little water. Drizzling is easy if you put the icing in a zip-lock bag and snip off one corner to squeeze the mixture out.
To package these tasty little treats as a gift, fill a Chinese takeout container that has been lined with tissue or shredded paper.
Yield: Makes about 24 biscuits. Store extras in a tightly covered container or freeze. If they are frosted, store the container in the fridge.
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, stir together water, oil and egg. Add to the dry ingredients and stir just until you have a soft dough.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll or pat the dough into a rectangle that measures roughly eight by 14 inches. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon (and nuts, if using). Starting from a long edge, roll up jelly roll style and pinch the edge to seal. Using a sharp, serrated knife or (even better) dental floss, slice half-inch thick and place slices cut side down on a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
4. Bake for about 15 minutes, until springy to the touch. Wait until they have cooled completely before you spread them with cream cheese.
Happy Holidays from the Carolark Team!
Tonight's
my first night as a watchdog,
And here it is Christmas Eve.
The children
are sleepin' all cozy upstairs,
While I'm guardin' the stockin's and tree.
What's
THAT now . . . footsteps on the rooftop?
Could it be a c*t or a mouse?
Who's
THIS down the chimney?
A thief with a beard - And a big sack for robbin'
the house?
I'm
barkin' . . . I'm growlin' . . . I'm bitin' his butt.
He howls and jumps
back in his sleigh.
I scared his strange horses, they leap in the air.
I've
frightened the whole bunch away.
Now
the house is all peaceful and quiet again,
The stockin's are safe as can
be.
Won't the kiddies be glad when they wake up tomorrow . . .
And see
how I've guarded the tree.
Wishing
you a wonderful Holiday Season
with good health and prosperity in 2010!!
Editor: Dian
McTaggart
December 2009
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