Woman reports person tried to poison her dog

Columbia Dog Training

Julie Davis
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Canine Costume Pet costumes can be entertaining and fun for humans. Some dogs even like them! For other dogs, Halloween costumes are a nightmare. Here are some tips on selecting a costume, getting them to wear it, and alternatives in the event that your dog is truly uncomfortable. Selecting a Costume: Make sure you select the correct size for your dog. If the costume is too large, it will shift and become uncomfortable. Your dog will also be able to wiggle right out of it and walk away. If the size is too small, your dog's motion will be restricted. Be sure that the costume does not rub your dog the wrong way. Friction around the neckline or the front legs are common, regardless of correct sizing. Do not select a costume with small or dangling parts. These can become entanglement and choking hazards that can result in strangulation and injury if the dog attempts to escape or destroy their costume. Consider an alternative costume. These do not have restrictive strapping around the back or torso. Hats, elastic cuffs around the legs, or neckwear may be more acceptable to your pet than a full suit. Playing Dress Up: If your dog is not used to wearing clothing, you must use positive reinforcement. Dress the dog in the costume, then in a positive and/or excited tone offer praise, treats, and physical attention. If you can't even get the costume on the dog, show the dog the costume and do the same routine. Bring it closer and closer to the dog each time. As long as the dog stays relaxed, then you may drape the costume over the dog's back while offering this praise. Once they are ok with putting it over their back, accelerate to putting on portions of the costume, building up to the full costume experience. Practice with dog clothes. Take them for walks with them on. Let them play and relax around the house with it on. Distract the dog with fun activities. If your dog will move, offer him fun and games in their costume. Alternative Holiday Wear: Halloween Doggiedanas. If a collar is tolerable, a bandana may be an acceptable decoration even when a full outfit is not comfortable for your dog. Dog Collars. Many pet and department stores offer collars that themselves have Halloween décor on them. If they wear a collar, simply switch for the holiday version! Resource Halloween Safety Remember that if your dog is uncomfortable, they may be irritable. We suggest not bringing your dog along for a Trick and Treat excursion if they are in discomfort. Be vigilant with children petting your dog when they are in costume. With the excitement of the holiday, children can unintentionally be hurtful, and dogs can be nervous. This is not a good combination. With lots going on, pay lots of attention to your dog's body language, and give them a break whenever necessary. If you cannot be vigilant, make sure that your dog is left at home in a safe environment. Unfortunately, people can be cruel and crazy around this time of year. Please make sure to keep your dog on leash whenever outside the home, and inside whenever possible. Keep all candy out of the reach of your dog. Both the wrappers and their contents may become life threatening to your dog if ingested. If you do not have the time to desensitize your dog to the doorbell, you may need to consider crating your dog during the Trick or Treat hours for both their safety and the safety of those who come to your door.
Woman reports person tried to poison her dog
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA – A woman reported a subject threw a hot dog with medication into her yard to try and poison her dog. The cruelty to animal call was reported at 7:28 a.m. Sunday from the 0 block of Santa Nella. Shots heard-no suspect
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6 dogs poisoned in McKeesport
The number of dogs poisoned in McKeesport has now climbed to six. Dog owner David Bowling said his two 6-month-old pit bull puppies -- Max and Ceasare -- are doing fine now, but were near death after falling ill around Memorial Day. “We came home about
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Prairie dog poisoning shows need for protection
Colorado Horse Rescue performs an important mission. A nonprofit, CHR provides shelter, veterinary care, rehabilitation and adoption services for horses that have been abused and neglected. Through this compassionate care, CHR saves equine lives.
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22 Salmonella Cases Tied to Tainted Dog Food
The Salmonella tainted dog food outbreak continues to spread with 22 cases reported, to date. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the 22 sickened span 13 states and Canada and all were sickened from multiple
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Salmonella in Dog Food Is Making Humans Sick
In this latest dog food outbreak, CDC says sick people range in age from those younger than 1 year to octogenarians, and the median age is 46.5 years. Sixty-eight percent of patients are female. Symptoms of Salmonella poisoning in dogs are not
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Poison - Bret Michaels Launches Dog-Wear Collection
Poison rocker Bret Michaels' has designed a new fashion and accessories line for mutts. The Every Rose Has Its Thorn singer's Bret Michaels Pets Rock Collection is currently available via U.S. store PetSmart. He says, "I wanted to bring out the inner rock
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Pet dog left violently ill by Thorpe Green 'poisoning'
A WOMAN fears her beloved dog has become the latest victim in a spate of deliberate poisonings in the region. The alarm was raised when her 13-year-old crossbreed became violently ill after eating something at Thorpe Green last Friday (May 25). The woman
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Family dogs poisoned in McKeesport
He has no energy. He just sleeps,” Cella said. Cella said she has since made an appointment to have the dog put to sleep. Alice Craig said her 12-year-old pit bull, Dozer, was also poisoned. “The mailman said there were other dogs that were poisoned on
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Agency probes possible McKeesport dog poisonings
At this point, he isn't definitely saying that this is dog poisoning." The latest report on a dog getting sick around Memorial Day was received by Animal Friends Monday. Signs on utility poles along and around Wesley Street state that a $200
Source: triblive.com

Kamloops senior who admitted to poisoning dog gets probation
KAMLOOPS, B.C.—An 81-year-old Kamloops, B.C., man has been fined and placed on probation after admitting to poisoning a dog that ventured onto his southern Interior hobby farm. The provincial court judge hearing the case against Attilio Sirianni rejected
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Political dog tale duel
In the RidicuList, Anderson Cooper examines which candidate's dog tale will have a greater election impact.

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Man bites chunk off cop dog's ear
Man bites police dog's ear and ends up not in the doghouse, but in jail. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

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