July-August 2006
Volume 3 Issue 4
A non-profit organization dedicated to Dog Bite Prevention
Doggone Safe is the only non-profit organization incorporated in Canada and the US dedicated to dog bite prevention through education and victim support. Doggone Safe provides services in Canada, the US and around the world through its website and network of volunteers.
Join Doggone Safe and become part of a growing movement of professionals dedicated to dog bite prevention education. Get some free pamphlets when you join - while supplies last.
In This Issue Canadian Vet Techs Recommend Be a Tree program
Member Update
Website Update
IPDTA Award Nominations for 2006
Puppy Bite Inhibition - Off You Win!
Doggone Safe in the Media
Upcoming Events
Recommended Products ***New products***
Our Sponsors
Join the Dog Bite Victim Support Group - this is a forum for families of child dog bite victims to talk about their experiences and concerns, learn from and support each other.
Canadian Vet Techs Recommend Be a Tree Program
The Canadian Association of Animal Health Technologists and Technicians reviewed the Be a Tree program at their national conference in July and have decided to extend the program their official recommendation. Doggone Safe president Joan Orr and CAAHTT Executive Director Sandy Hass will meet in February in Toronto to discuss a plan for national promotion of the Be a Tree program in Canada. This will bring vet techs across the country on board with the program to join their colleagues in Ontario and Saskatchewan who have already presented to thousands of school children in those provinces.
Member Update...
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Attention US and International members - Due to the weakness of the US dollar versus the Canadian dollar the price of the Be a Tree teacher kit will go up to $95 USD from $85 USD on Sept 30, 2006. So if you are thinking about purchasing a teacher kit, act soon before the price goes up. Doggone Safe members receive a 10% discount (1 discount kit per member). |
Send us information about any community events you will be attending so that we can include these in the newsletter and on the website.
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Give-aways you can order: Stickers - with your logo printed on them ($20 USD; $28 CAD for 250 stickers)
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Website Update...
New Press Release - A new press release has been posted to the member page. This introduces Doggone Safe to the community and you can customize it to suit your situation and send it to local media to announce the availability of the Be a Tree program in your area. You can also use this to introduce yourself to the local school council, PTA or other groups who may want to sponsor a program.
New Letter to the Teacher - A new letter has been posted to the member page that you can use to let individual classroom teachers know about the Be a Tree program. A good way to get started is to offer a free program to a specific classroom.
New Be a Tree 1-Page Flyer - Posted to the Be a Tree page and the member page
Be sure to visit the members only page to see the other press releases, flyers and letters available to help you promote the program.
IPDTA Award Nominations for 2006...
It is time again for the International Positive Dog Training Association Awards. These are peer awards to recognize excellence in the promotion and practice of positive dog training. If you know of anyone deserving of an award you can nominate them by sending an email to Norma Jeanne Laurette at 2puupypower@rogers.com . You can see the list of nominees and their accomplishments and find out more about the IPDTA at www.ipdta.org.
If you would like to vote for a Doggone Safe member (which we would greatly appreciate), here is the list of nominees from Doggone Safe
It’s easy to vote – just copy the text from the table at right and with the names you want to vote for and send to Norma Jeanne in an email telling her these are your votes.
Be sure to visit http://www.dogtrainingcareers.com/seminars-events.htm#Banquet%202006 to review the full list of nominees. If you want to nominate someone not on the list, you can nominate and vote in the same email.
The deadline for votes and nominations is this Thursday, Aug 31 so VOTE NOW!!
All Doggone Safe members will receive a press release template that they can modify to announce their nomination to the local media.
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Award Nomination |
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Carolyn Clark |
Society Education |
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Charlie White |
Dog Training Excellence |
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Charlie White |
Dog Trainer of the Year |
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Janice White |
Human Touch |
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Janice White |
Dog Grooming Excellence |
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Joan Orr & Teresa Lewin |
Writer of the Year |
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Joan Orr & Teresa Lewin |
Society Education |
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Joan Orr |
Newsletter Editor of the Year (for this newsletter) |
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Kim Lutz |
Personal Sacrifices |
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Kim Lutz |
Rescue and Rehabilitation |
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Kim Lutz |
Human Touch |
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Kim Lutz |
Courage of Convictions |
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Kim Lutz |
Behaviour Therapy Excellence |
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Kim Lutz |
Fear Rehabilitation |
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Kim Lutz |
Dog/Human Aggression Rehabilitation |
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Puppy Bite Inhibition - Off You Win!...
Editor's note: This is our number one favourite method of teaching puppies to be careful and control their teeth while learning what "off" means. Published originally in the CAPPDT Forum - reprinted with permission from the author.
Teaching the Off command is a terrific way to show people how a dog learns by the immediate consequences of her behaviour. It also demonstrates that a dog learns in a very specific context and does not immediately generalize. This is also a lovely way to teach owners when to introduce a cue for the behaviour. Read the full article
Doggone Safe in the Media...
On the Radio
In Print
Tonji Stewart of Holyrood combines her experience as an elementary school teacher with her expertise as a dog trainer and behaviour consultant to help children learn how to protect themselves against dog bites. Read the full story
Montebello mother teaches dog-bite prevention to kids
Doggone Safe Vice President Kerry Potter-Kotecki presents the Be a Tree program to local schools and tells about her 5-year old daughter's tragic encounter with a pack of dogs from next door. Read the full story
Upcoming Events...
Here are some events organized by Doggone Safe members, at which Doggone Safe members will be speaking or at which Doggone Safe will have a booth. Please find us and say hi!
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Suffern Day - Suffern NY |
Sept 30 |
Kerry Potter-Kotecki |
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Pet Sitters International Conference- Phoenix AZ |
Sep 29-Oct 1 |
Jennifer Shryock |
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International Positive Dog Training Association Conference - Kitchener ON |
Oct 21-22 |
Joan Orr and Teresa Lewin |
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Doggone Safe Conference - Safety and the Family Dog - Cary NC |
March 17-18, 2007 |
Jennifer Shryock, Joan Orr, Teresa Lewin and more |
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International Positive Dog Training Association Conference - Kitchener ON |
Oct 27-28, 2007 |
Joan Orr and Teresa Lewin |
Recommended Products...
Living with Kids and Dogs...Without Losing Your Mind by Colleen Pelar.
This is a must-have resource for families with kids and dogs. All ages and stages of dogs and children are covered with practical tips for keeping them both safe and happy.
"This is a wonderful book. Useful, useful, useful information - all the main points in an extremely easy-to-read style. As a trainer and mom, Colleen sees the full picture" - Dr Ian Dunbar - founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
Click on the link to buy Buy this book from Dogwise and help earn commission for Doggone Safe.
Dogs and Storks CD - Everything you need to know to prepare the family dog for life with kids.
Produced by Jennifer Shryock, Doggone Safe US Vice President, parent, educator and dog behavior specialist. Learn more and read testimonials.
Doggone Safe is now a KPCT Affiliate. Any orders placed at the KPCT site within 30 days of visiting that site via a link from Doggone Safe will generate commission for Doggone Safe.
Click on the recommended products to the right to order or get more information.
If you want to learn the newest clicker techniques from the experts and get hands-on practice, then come to a Clicker Expo. These expos are a ton of fun and the environment is very positive. Doggone Safe president Joan Orr will be there as a faculty member. Be sure to introduce yourself and say hi!
Clicker Expo 2007 Dates and Locations have been announced - click on the banner to the right for details (Doggone Safe earns commission if you sign up).
New book by Joan and Teresa - Getting Started: Clicking with Your Bunny
New Clicker Training videos (ClickFlicks) for download for as little as $4.99 US and no shipping fee!
Our Sponsors ...
Thanks to our sponsors. Their generosity and community spirit help us to spread the Doggone Safe educational messages more effectively.
Adopt-a-classroom sponsor - Ontario
Trade show booth sponsor; educational material sponsor
Adopt-a-classroom sponsor - Newfoundland
Adopt-a-classroom sponsor - Newfoundland
Adopt-a-classroom sponsor - Newfoundland
St. John's Veterinary Hospital
Bookmark Sponsor
Adopt-a-classroom sponsor - Dana Point-San Clemente California
For More Information...
For more information about Doggone Safe and for useful tips about bite prevention please visit the Doggone Safe website. Any materials found at the site can be used at websites or in printed matter without permission (unless specifically noted) provided proper credit is given. A link back to the Doggone Safe site is appreciated.
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