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Your free guide to all things dog!
Local Information Issue October 2013
Breed Feature:Jack Russell
Terrier
Sheridyn Fisher:! local celebrity !
& dog lover!!
PLUS: • Boredom Busters �• DIY dog toys�• Doggy Daycare �
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October 2013
Breed of the month 14 Jack Russell Terrier
Monthly 4 From the Pack Leader 5 Training Tips 7 Product Review – Collars 17 Kids Corner 19 Business Directory 21 Doggy Recipe – Reward Cookies
Articles & Features 6 Off-‐leash dog areas 8 Boredom Busters 9 Doggy Daycare 10 Dogtober – Assistance Dogs Australia 12 Sheridyn Fisher – our cover girl 16 Make your own dog toys 18 Central Coast Mariners Pet Membership 20 Match the dog to the celebrity
And more !
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Dear Dog Lovers, Welcome to the all new Woof Mag for the Central Coast! We started this magazine to inform dog owners about current issues, provide helpful advice on training, health and dog breeds, promote local business and of course, because dogs are awesome!
Each month we will feature informaOve arOcles such as travel with pets, assistance dogs, adopt don’t shop, dog breeds to suit your lifestyle, responsible dog ownership and fun acOviOes/games for the non-‐ fur kids.
This month we have a jam-‐packed Local InformaOon Issue; dog friendly parks and beaches, boredom busOng ideas and a great interview with Sheridyn Fisher, model, businesswoman and dog enthusiast! Plus, we are giving away a free Pet Membership for the Central Coast Mariners!
Special menOons in our first issue go to Sheridyn Fisher for allowing us to feature her and her 3 dogs, Woofs and Wags Pet Dog Training, WagginTails Doggy Daycare and Sharon Stokes Photography.
We welcome your feedback and suggesOons and hope to entertain, inform and educate you about all things dog!
Olivia
PS: please follow us on @woofmag woofmagcc
From the Pack Leader
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Q: Why do dogs pull on the lead? A: Because they are rewarded for doing so. Dogs repeat behaviours that get rewarded. Dog pulls, owner follows; dog is rewarded for pulling. It’s no more complicated than that. Change the consequence, change the behaviour. Stop when the lead is Oght, wait for the lead to loosen (walk backwards a few steps if needed), walk forward when the lead is loose. Don’t make it unnecessarily difficult by insisOng your dog walk perfectly beside you; it’s OK for your dog to walk ahead of you as long as they don’t pull. A longer lead may allow a bit more “sniffing” freedom, therefore less likelihood of the lead going Oght too.
Gail Hudson www.woofsandwags.com.au
Training Tips
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Scuba at Terrigal Haven
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Dog off leash areas Living on the Central Coast provides locals with many opOons for exercising their beloved dogs. We have done the “leg” work for you and below are just a few of the great areas to explore near you! While dogs are allowed on these beaches and reserves unleashed, as an owner you remain liable if the dog adacks another person or animal, or causes a nuisance to people on the beach. On-‐the-‐spot fines are issued for an unregistered dog or for a dog found defecaOng in a public place. Gosford Shire:
Beaches Forresters Beach, Wamberal Beach, Terrigal Beach, Pearl Beach,Pudy Beach, Ocean & Umina Beach, Avoca & North Avoca Beach, Patonga Beach, Copacabana & MacMasters Beach
Parks Creekside Reserve, Mooramba & Stachon St, North Gosford Adcock Park, Racecourse Road, West Gosford Edalong Oval, Maitland Bay Dr, Edalong Sun Valley Park, Sun Valley Rd & Dalgety Cres, Green Point Illoura Reserve, Mirreen St & Malinya Rd, Davistown Fagans Park, Brisbane Water Dr, Point Clare The Haven, Terrigal
For more info www.gosford.nsw.gov.au Wyong Shire:
Beaches Lakes Beach, North Shelly Beach
Parks Bateau Bay Reserve, Avignon Ave & Sabrina Ave, Bateau Bay Charmhaven Reserve, Lowana Ave, Charmhaven Lees Reserve, Wyong Rd, Chidaway Bay Reserve, Tallowood Crescent, Ourimbah Tuggerah Oval, Second Ave, Tuggerah
For more info www.wyong.nsw.gov.au
North Avoca Beach
Tuggerah Oval
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Dogs are social animals and love nothing more than hanging out with their non-‐furry friends at all Omes (including on our beds!) and in addiOon to being social, dogs crave exercise and exploraOon as part of a daily rouOne. Most of us work a 9-‐5 job and have to leave our waggy-‐tailed companions on their own for the duraOon of the day, someOmes causing loneliness and boredom. There are side effects to this, such as excessive barking, digging, chewing and other destrucOve behaviours. Here is Woof Mag’s guide to managing a “home-‐alone” dog: " Provide access to a view – dogs will get great entertainment from watching passers by and
like my 2 dogs, have the occasional sniff and bark at other passing dogs! " Provide a variety of mini-‐environments in your back yard -‐ grassed lawn area (for rolling, eaOng, bones, stretching out and running around with toys), a shrubby area under trees (for sniffing and exploring) a rock garden (great for adracOng entertaining lidle lizards to chase), a pond (without delicate plants or fish!), a cool spot under the house " Hide treats/dog food in a designated sandpit or around the lawn area for your dog to sniff
out and find " Paddling pools filled with water and toys are sOmulaOng and provide relief in the hot
weather " Giving your dog a ‘job’ to do is important and Kongs can be very handy for this, they are a
hollow rubber toy which can be stuffed with treats and other foods for your dog to work at removing. A cheap and simple alternaOve is to half fill a plasOc PET bodle with dry dog food, pasta or water and allow your dog to toss it around. Leave the top off and treats will slowly spill out. " Enrolling your dog in doggy daycare a couple of days per week or hiring a dog walker are opOons if you really can’t be around as much as you’d like. While the above [ps will help your dog amuse himself in your absence there is no subs[tute for [me spent with you. The Most environmentally enriched back yard is s[ll a poor second to a long walk or a free run with the pack leader!
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The days of leaving a bored, lonely and someOmes badly behaved dog at home while you’re at work is a thing of the past. Doggy Daycare, similar to Childcare, is sweeping across Australia. It provides a place where owners leave their four-‐legged friends while they’re at work or away for the day. Their dogs then spend the day in the company of other dogs, playing together and socialising in a large indoor open environment under the careful supervision of experienced trainers. Dogs at Daycare play nicely together since they have all passed a behavioural assessment prior to being enrolled. Unfortunately badly behaved or unsociable dogs are not allowed to adend. Kristy Cooper, Manager of WagginTails believes that a Doggy Daycare facility on the Central Coast was long overdue. “Dogs are like kids in many ways; they need to burn-‐off excess energy and be entertained constantly, otherwise they quickly get bored. And the frustraOon of being lep alone each day can open cause them to chew stuff, dig holes or bark for hours on end.” Kristy explains further, "WagginTails Doggy Daycare is paradise for dogs. They get to
spend the whole day with other dogs, playing games together in our adventure playground and gerng the exercise and mental sOmulaOon they need. Plus there are plenty of cuddles and affecOon from our staff. You know every dog has had the most fun possible during each fun-‐filled day, it’s wriden on their faces how happy they are.” And Kristy believes that as well as knowing their dog is happy and healthy, Doggy Daycare has other benefits for owners. ‘By spending the day at Daycare, WagginTails dogs just want to snooze in the evening, so their owners can save the walk for another day. It means that aper a long day’s work and journey home, people have a bit more quality Ome to themselves during the week.” Conveniently located near the F3 at 4/348
Manns Rd, West Gosford (near Bunning’s), opening Omes are 6.15am – 7.00pm. And
the services provided include Doggy Daycare, Grooming, Dog Taxi & Dog Training classes.
Please visit
www.waggintails.com.au, email [email protected] or call 4322
4343 for more details.
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Assistance Dogs Australia’s super puppies have stolen the month of October for their fundraising and awareness month – named Dogtober of course! Dogtober is a way for people to take fundraising into their own paws, organising doggy themed events or undertaking a feat for sponsorship to raise awareness and much needed funds for Assistance Dogs Australia.
Why not host a Dog’s Breakfast, Hot Dog Day or a Flea Market? You could hold a Dog’s Bowl with your local ten pin, lawn bowling or cricket club or a Dog Paddle event with the local swimming, kayaking or nippers club? How about hosOng your very own Howl-‐o-‐ween party or celebrate Dogtober-‐fest? Why not wear a collar and raise a dollar through sponsorship?
Visit www.dogtober.org.au for more woopasOc ideas!
Assistance Dogs Australia
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‘Dogs and animals make you happy. You just have to treat them with
love & respect and always make time
for them...’!
Sheridyn Swim -‐ Owned and Designed by Sheridyn Fisher www.sheridynswim.com.au
"It has been important for me to not only create a beauOful, comfortable & unique line of swimwear and
clothing that women around the world can enjoy but also a product that is fantasOc quality and affordable.
Love Sheridyn x"
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How long have you lived on the Central Coast? I was born on the coast so I have been living here for 27 years! Although I'm always living away from home with work, I love coming home to the Coast! Tell us about your dogs: I have Kendra a 6 year old Siberian husky we bought from a friend who's dog accidentally had puppies. Predator the 3 year old rodweiler and Monroe (or Wiggles as we call her) is a 7 month old bulldog who were both presents from my fiancé Kyle! What are their favourite ac[vi[es/toys? Kendra loves sleeping with teddy bears, her fave is "piggy" which she sleeps with in her mouth-‐ it's so cute! Both Predator & Wiggles fave toys are each other. Between those two they eat everything I get them! They also love riding in the back on the ute and going to the beach! We try to take them to the sand-‐dunes every week! They love playing in the ocean and running up and down the beach. I get such a good workout running around with them. They also love sleeping on my bed!! They are very spoilt. Any funny stories about them? Goodness! Absolutely too many to name. If anyone owns a bulldog they know how funny they are. All three are honestly like the Three Stooges, they are always doing funny, cute, naughty things! Wiggles always does funny things to sneak into my bed, and snores very loudly! Adorable. How do they fit into your life? Kendra, Preddy and Wiggled are honestly like my children. They are such a huge part of our lives. They sleep inside each night, come to work with us, come running with me and make us so happy! We are huge animal lovers and these three complete our world. Predator doesn't like being without Kendra, and they all sleep on each other and are very protecOve of our lidle family! What do you think are some benefits of owning a dog? Happiness! Dogs and animals make you happy. You just have to treat them with love & respect and always make Ome for them like children. They make great friends and snuggle buddies and will always make you smile (unless they are eaOng the spa covers or my favourite shoes!)
Which local dog-‐friendly places do you take them? I love taking them to Shelly Beach! They love running about. Kendra and Monroe love playing with other dogs however Predator isn't very good with other dogs, he is very over protecOve! So I keep him on a long leash and run with him up and down the beach. Whenever they get home they all are so exhausted they sleep all night! We also like taking them on the sand-‐dunes at Blacksmiths Beach. We take the 4WD out and they just love it! Running in the water, swimming, even riding on the sand-‐dunes! Any [ps for caring for dogs? Make sure you invest in gerng the best dog food for your baby! I only feed them the best organic dog food and RSPCA approved raw meat that is cruelty free. I cook them steamed brown rice and vegetables like carrot and broccoli and give them glucosamine tablets and flaxseed oil tablets each day! The best thing you can do for your pet is invest in its health! My dogs have never had any health problems and the vets always say how clean there teeth are because of good health. Like humans, you can't put a price on health! It will 100% help them when they are older too. My dogs also LOVE raw carrots, so I give them all raw carrots each day!!!!
Sheridyn Fisher
Business owner, designer, model & animal advocate! We talk about all things dog!
Sheridyn is in partnership with PETA and Tiger Time and supports RSPCA,
Animals Australia and WWF.
Highly intelligent yet somewhat stubborn with seemingly boundless energy and affecOon. Ah, the Jack Russell Terrier. Not only do they make excellent family pets, these lidle pooches are fantasOcally loyal and thrive in a companionship role. For those who are ready for them! You see, the JRT is a working terrier and has been for some 200 years. In the early 1800s, they were bred by Englishman Reverend John Russell, a hunOng enthusiast, to ‘bolt fox from their dens during hunts’. One of their appealing characterisOcs was tempered aggressiveness, meaning the JRT would chase without causing physical harm to the animal in quesOon. They are a smaller version of the Parson Russell Terrier, also bred by the reverend. This explains a lot. The preservaOon of this working ability means that these lidle balls of energy remain athleOc, smart and alarmingly fearless – they open punch above their weight! As a result, it is imperaOve that the JRT is given adequate exercise, sOmulaOon and socialisaOon. Obedience classes are a must. While not typically aggressive, they may engage in naughty or destrucOve behaviour if their needs are not met.
Physically, the JRT is a healthy breed with a long life span averaging 15 years, however it’s not uncommon to see 19-‐year-‐olds hopping along the street with the gusto of a puppy. Although usually robust, this breed someOmes experiences slipping kneecaps. The JRT coat is smooth, broken (some trace hair) or rough (significant trace hair). They do tend to malt at the change of seasons, but require lidle grooming. Unfortunately, many JRT owners are unprepared for their pluckiness. An alarming amount are dumped or abandoned at shelters aper the puppy stage. They are perfect for acOve families and as guard dogs for the elderly, but in both cases it is paramount to consider their exercise requirements. And remember, the JRT is a hunt-‐driven dog, so is best kept on a lead near roads, even if trained. Beware their insOnct to chase! If you’re thinking of making the commitment, why not contact Jack Russell Rescue, who Orelessly find homes for those that don’t have one: www.jrtrescue.net Words by Elizabeth Shingleton
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‘Athletic, smart,
fearless!’
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Steve Reed was looking for a kennel for Milo, his black Labrador 2 years ago, and ended up buying a plasOc dog house from a pet shop at Wyong North for $150. “Milo hardly went in it”, says Steve “ I thought it was plain and boring.”
Aper checking out some Omber kennels at other pet supplies shops, Steve concluded that these were not durable enough for a large dog. Being a truck driver he would find pallets and Omber from deliveries, this gave Steve the idea to build his own kennel for Milo. “It was massive as I knew I was going to get another dog as a companion for Milo”, Steve explains, and he has been designing and building these wooden dog kennels ever since.
With around 4 or 5 on display at his home on Wyong Road, Berkeley Vale, the kennels are made from all new Omber and treated pine complete with a colorbond roof. Call now to order a penthouse for your pooch! Prices start from $220, custom orders are very welcome! (Call Steve 0432 474 209)
BIG results
li1le cost
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The tug rope is the greatest toy to have when playing with a dog. Instead of purchasing a knoded rope at the pet store, make your own with old socks or t-‐shirts. Hold two socks together and knot them with other socks to create length. Make the knots Oght so they don't give way while playing.
Recycle in a whole new way with bodled water. Combine a sock and empty water bodle to create a toy your dog can crunch. Place an empty or treat-‐filled plasOc water bodle inside an old sock. Knot the sock and watch the fun!
What did the dog say when he sat on sandpaper? Ruff!
Knock, Knock! Who's there? Oliver! Oliver who? Oliver sudden my dog went crazy!
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Connect the dots & colour in the picture!
Kids Corner
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For the first Ome, every man AND his dog can be a Mariners Member! Pet Memberships are now available for all creatures, big and small to show their support for the Central Coast Mariners. Pet Membership benefits include: 2013/14 Central Coast Mariners Pet Membership CerOficate Mariners Pet Member Tag Mariners Pet Member Collar Mariners Pet Member Bowl For just $30, your dog can be a Mariners Member too! Head to: www.ccmariners-‐memberships.com.au for more informaOon (humans can sign up there too!)
Pet Memberships
Ph: 0407 230 854
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Doggy Recipe of The Month
Ingredients (makes approx. 35 cookies) • 100g wholewheat flour • 100g rolled oats • 2 tablespoons oat bran • 2 eggs • 75g grated parmesan cheese • 75g diced ham • 100ml water
Method 1. Mix all the ingredients with the
water to make a smooth dough. Cover and let the dough rest for about 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 180. Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
3. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1cm thick and use shaped cookie cuders to cut into shapes.
4. Place these on the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the cookies harden in the oven for another 2 hours.
(cookies will keep for up to 4 weeks) Email your Doggy Recipe to [email protected]
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