Pup Culture Teaser Issue

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BEYOND THE MYTH FIGHTING AGAINST

PIT BULL DISCRIMINATION

+THE FUNNY BONE

YUMMY PUP-KIN ROLL RECIPE

TEASER ISSUE

YOUR DOG’SW A T E RWHAT’S IN

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PublisherPUP CULTURE Magazine

Editor-in-ChiefGabriella Martinez

EditorSherri Romig

Contributing EditorAmanda Seef

Creative DirectorsGabriella MartinezMonica Cevallos

Contributing WritersDespina KarintisAmanda SeefSherri Romig

Gabriella MartinezJoanne Brokaw

Monica Cevallos

PhotographersMichelle Macirella, Luminaria PhotographyTerri Parthum, Terri Parthum Photography

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VOLUNTEERS &

FOSTERS NEEDED!

Pitty Love is a pit bull specific rescue organization located in Rochester, NY.

We mainly serve the Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse areas. We are a no kill

organization whose main goal is to restore this wonderful breed to its former position

of respect and honor.

Pitty Love is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and responsible placement of abandoned, abused, and neglected pit

bull and pit bull mix dogs.

For More Information:[email protected]

www.pittyloverescue.org

CONTRIBUTORS

SHERRI ROMIGSherri Romig is a certified dog trainer specializing in behavior modification for tough issues, helping dogs & families restore peace to their household. She owns Tails of Success Dog Daycare & Training in Irondequoit, NY. Sherri shares her home with 5 dogs, 2 cats, a cockatiel, & a parade of foster pups.

MONICA CEVALLOSMonica is an avid animal lover and design and illustration fancier, who 8 years ago merged these three loves together to formed Sniff Design Studio™, a small graphic design studio that caters to the pet industry. Even more, she is the proud mother of Willamina & Maxamillion (A.K.A.) Mina and Max, two darling yet little devil dachshunds.

JOANNE BROKAWJoanne is an award-winning freelance writer, blogger and columnist with an insatiable curiosity about dog behavior & communication. She hosts www.BarkAroundTown.com, the blog about Rochester’s dog community. Joanne lives with three dogs, a cat, some chickens, & one very, very patient husband. You can learn more at about her at: www.JoanneBrokaw.com.

GABRIELLA MARTINEZGabriella is a marketing professional and owner of A Barkers Dozen Gourmet Dog Treats. Her intricately decorated treats have been featured in various publications such as People Pets, Dog Tipper , and local papers. A life-long animal lover, she currently lives with her 3 dogs and 6 cats.

MICHELLE MACIRELLAMichelle Macirella is Owner/Photographer of Luminaria Photography in Rochester, NY. Michelle has been viewing the world through a lens for as long as she can remember, but before her career in photography, she was a professional theatrical Stage Manager and Production Secretary on Academy & Emmy Award winning film and television productions such as A Beautiful Mind and Ed. She has also been a contributing writer and photographer for several publications including Lake Affect Magazine and Rochester Woman Magazine, and is a member of Professional Photographers of America. One of Michelle’s specialties is commercial pet photography and pet portraits. She is a lover of all things dog, especially her own Tibetan Spaniel mix, Bear, who brightens her life every day!

AMANDA SEEFAmanda is an award-winning multimedia journalist located in central New York. Amanda has always had a strong passion for animals and is currently owned by one cat named Chevelle.

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TERRI PARTHUMTerri is a certified by Professional Photographers of America (PPA) & is currently serving on the Board of Greater Rochester Professional Photographers. She has over 20 years experience in the photographic industry. Many 4 legged friends have made their home with her over the years. Currently, she is the proud Aunt (& occasional babysitter) to 3 Yorkies & a Shih Tzu.

JEANETTE BOURCYJeanette Bourcy lives in Livonia NY with her husband, two children, three dogs, five rats and a parakeet. She and her partner Kelly Witkowicz own Bark Avenue Dog Grooming Salon and Boutique in Rochester NY. She has a BS in Biology and has been grooming for five years.

DESPINA KARINTISDespina hosts the Organic Dog Blog, a blog focusing on opening the eyes of pet parents everywhere and arming them with information on better pet diets. Her passion for animals came full circle when she found a tiny puppy wandering down the street this past winter. In an effort to ensure her newest family member was eating the right food, she began the task of researching commercial brand dog foods and unlocking ingredient labels and stumbled upon the growing niche of alternative diets and remedies. What once was a mere curiousity has since blossomed into a full fledged obsession. Despina lives in Dallas, TX, is married with two young sons, 2 ornery cats, a 10 mo old black lab named Ellie, and a potential foster-fail Husky mix named Baby.

BANDITMy name is Bandit. I’m a dog. I do dog stuff and then I blog about it. You can read my blog, www.MyNameIsBandit.com.

JAI CINOJai is the owner of Hip Green Pet, an online store specializing in USA-made, Green pet products. A pioneer in the nutrition and holistic fields for pets and healing animals nationwide, using nutrition, homeopathy and other all natural methods for almost 20 years.

barkaroundtown.comFind great articles, tip & tricks, product reviews and local

happenings all in one spot!

facebook.com/barkaroundtown Twitter.com/ScoutandBandit

BARK AROUND TOWNA blog about dogs and the dog community in Rochester, NY

TABLE OF CONTENTSLETTER FROM THE EDITORS

WELCOME TO PUP CULTURE 5

DOGGIE DELICACIESDROOL WORTHY PUP-KIN PIE ROLL 7

WHAT’S IN YOUR DOG’S WATERIS ALL WATER CREATED EQUALLY? 9

INTRODUCINGMEET OUR STAFF’S FOUR-LEGGED INSPIRATIONS 10

BEYOND THE MYTHFIGHTING AGAINST PIT BULL DISCRIMINATION 12

BEHAVIOR & TRAININGSOLVING PROBLEM HOLIDAY BEHAVIORS 16

BANDIT’S COLUMNHAPPY HOWL-O-WEEN 18

THE FUNNY BONEDON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT’S COVER... 19

HEALTH & WELLNESSTHE DOG FOOD DILEMMA: CHOOSING YOUR DOG’S FOOD 20

COVER IMAGEMichelle Macirella, LuminariaPhotography.com


Paws For A MomentDog & Cat Grooming

585.329.2162 • www.thegreycottage.com

THE GREY COTTAGEpet spa & boutique

Conventional medicine is melded with the healing arts of Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, and Traditional Chinese Medicine to

provide an animal with the optimal opportunity to heal itself.

PUMPKIN HILL VETERINARY CLINIC

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LETTER FROM THE EDITORS

Welcome to the preview of Pup Culture Magazine. As dog parents, we all have created a culture of our own because of our dedication to our canine family. This magazine embraces that.

Pup Culture wants to celebrate the latest in pop culture for pups. We aim to highlight popular trends and social happenings.

Pup Culture will strive to provide our readers with well-researched information on all aspects of canine care. We want to help celebrate and enhance the human and dog bond.

We look forward to providing you with high-quality, educational, informative and entertaining articles on a variety of canine topics.

We are confident that you will love the content provided by our incredibly talented list of contributors. This preview is providing a sample of what to expect from our launch issue (it’s going to be double the size!)

Make sure to check out The Funny Bone, a fun, cheeky comic that chronicles the life of two adorable daschunds, Mina & Max. This issue also covers some great training tips to help your pup brush up on its manners before the upcoming holiday season.

Be sure to visit PupCultureMagazine.com for even more content between issues including contests, pet business directories, giveaways, business tips and more. Our website will be put into full gear by the launch of our first issue in December.

We are excited to be welcoming you into our pack.

If you should have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] , we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

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OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

Rochester, NY: Beyond the Myth Movie at the Little Theatre. Beyond the Myth is a film about dogs commonly

referred to as “pit bulls” and those who love and defend these breeds. It explores the contributing factors behind the public’s generalized fear of “pit bulls”, and examines the conflict existing between advocates and opponents of breed discriminatory laws, commonly referred to as breed bans. Movie starts at 7pm . Tickets can be bought exclusively at:www.beyondthemythmovie.com

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Webster, NY: Howl-O-Ween in the Village. Fun for the entire family, the annual Trick or Treat Trail is an

event you won’t want to miss! The event will feature a Human & Canine costume contest and Trick or Treat trail along with the first annual canine costume parade. Mini Portrait sessions will be offered by Luminaria Photography. There will also be a movie at the Gazebo Park at 6:30pm, weather pending. For more info: www.villageofwebster.com

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Rochester, NY: Howl-O-Ween Fest at Brighton Petsaver. Join Petsaver & the American Cancer Society for a Howl-

o-Ween costume Party for your pup. There will be prizes & give-a-ways during the event. Contact Michelle at 585-224-4910 or [email protected]

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Farmington/Irondequoit, NY: Seminar and Private

Sessions w/ Susan Clothier. World renowned trainer Suzanne Clothier, author of “Bones Would Rain from the Sky” will be coming to Rochester this November! Suzanne will be doing a seminar at Boomtowne on Friday and Saturday, and offering private, one-on-one sessions at Tails of Success on Sunday. For more information: 585-398-3647.

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CALENDARO FE V E N T S

No Tricks...

All Treats.www.abarkersdozen.com

Prep/Assembly Time: 10-20 min Bake Time: 13-15 min Serves 8-10 dogs.

This slightly sweet pup-kin roll recipe is the perfect holiday treat for your pup. Not only does it taste great, but pumpkin has many health benefits as well.

Pumpkin has been known to be very effective in treating constipation, diarrhea and even help with weight loss.

Drool Worthy PUP-KIN ROLL Recipe

Ingredients:Pup-Kin Roll: Filling:

• 1 3/4 cup of all rice flour • (1) 8oz. Package of Low-Fat Cream Cheese

• 1/2 tsp. of baking powder • 1/4 cup of Honey

• 1/2 tsp. of baking soda • 1 tsp of all natural vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 tsp. of pumpkin pie spice Tools:

• 3 eggs, room temperature • 15in x 10in baking pan

• 1 cup organic honey • Parchment Paper

• 3/4 cup of organic pumpkin puree • Clean dish towel

• 1/2 tsp. of all natural vanilla extract

Directions:Pup-Kin Roll:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and place oven rack in the center of the oven.2. Spray a 15 in x 10 in baking pan with non-stick vegetable spray, line it with parchment paper, then spray and flour the parchment paper.3. Sift into a large bowl the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice.4. Place the eggs along with the honey into a small bowl and mix with an electric mixture until fluffy. (NOTE: when you lift up with a spoon, batter should fall into bowl in slow ribbons.) 5. Beat in the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree and gently fold in flour mixture.6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, evenly spreading the cake batter with an offset spatula or knife.7. Bake for about 13-15 min or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake, when lightly pressed springs back.8. Immediately upon removing the cake from the oven, invert the pup-kin roll onto a clean dish towel. Carefully remove the parchment paper, and roll up the pumpkin roll with the towel while it is still hot and pliable. Place on a wire rack to cool.

Filling:1. Beat the Cream Cheese, honey and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.

To Assemble:1. Unroll your pup-kin roll, spread with the filling, re-roll and transfer to serving platter.2. Cover and chill in the refridgerator for a few hours or overnight.3. Serve to hungry puppies.

DOGGIE DELICACIES

No Tricks...


By: Gabriella Martinez | Photo by: Michelle Macirella

It’s in the water. Your dog’s, that is. Water is an important part of your dog’s health, where a loss of 10 percent of body water can cause serious illness for your pet.

Since water is the staple to a healthy lifestyle, pet owners need to be aware of the quality of their drinking water. There have been reports of fluoride and chlorine in tap water and many pets are infected with Giardia due to drinking from standing puddles; not to mention the numerous chemicals and salts in rivers and ponds.

Whether owners are consciously aware of it or not, there are many different types of water: tap water, filtered water, various bottled waters, natural waters (such as streams, ponds, lakes, etc.) and standing water (puddles on our sidewalks, walkways, etc.) But is all water really created equally?

The answer is no.

There are many different types of water and the origin in which they are created makes them very different in content and taste.

Mineral water is just as the name says -- it contains minerals and usually comes from a natural well or a spring. “Natural mineral water” means the minerals are present in the water as it comes from the ground however, “mineral water” could have minerals that were added or removed.

Distilled water contains little to no minerals and is essentially sodium free. It is considered the “purest” of all waters however it lacks any necessary nutrients.

Purified water has gone through a treatment process where specific minerals and/or contaminants have been removed. Purified water usually comes from tap water which has undergone reverse osmosis, charcoal filtering and/or has been treated with ultraviolet light. This water might have needed minerals removed as well.

Spring water has naturally risen to the surface of the earth. Bottles labeled “natural spring water” may not have been processed prior to being bottled; this can become an issue if the water comes from contaminated ground.

Municipal/Tap Water is the water piped right into your home. Tap water isn’t regulated by the FDA but it must meet the strict standards of the Environmental Protection Agency. Municipal tap water is generally of excellent quality and its testing standards are stricter than the FDA regulations on bottled water.

According to The Associated Press, a vast array of pharmaceuticals –including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones – have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans. There have been reports linking fluoride to cancer in pets, as well. Some plastic food and water bowls may also contaminate your dog’s food and water with harmful chemicals. Unfiltered and untreated water can have contaminants in it such as parasites, bacteria and even viruses.

What is a concerned dog owner to do? These tips are partially provided by raiseagreendog.com.

- Consider installing filters on faucets in your home to keep the microbial organisms that can make you or your dog sick out of your drinking water.

- Diligently read the labels on the various types of bottled water so you know exactly what you and your dog are drinking.

- Avoid distilled water or water treated with reverse osmosis (ex. purified water, distilled water) because these waters lack essential nutrients found in water.

- Provide your dog with running water (ex. a pet water fountain which will encourage the drinking of fresh, filtered water.

- Clean dog bowls at least once a day with hot water and vinegar (rinse well.)

- Don’t allow your dog to drink out of potentially harmful ponds, streams, rivers, or puddles.

Remember, not all water is created equal, by following some of these tips, you can start paving the way toward a healthier, longer life for you and your dog.

HEALTH & WELLNESS


WHAT’S IN YOUR DOG’S WATER

“There are many different types of

water and the origin in which they are created

makes them very different in content

and taste.”

BANDIT, BAILEY, & SCOUTMom: Joanne

DANTEMom: Gabriella

INTRODUCING OURFOUR-LEGGEDI N S P I R AT I O N S

( f u l l p a r d o n r e q u e s t e d f o r f e l i n e p r e s e n c e )

MURPHYMom: Joanne

CHEVELLEMom: Amanda

MEE MEE, SAMMY, HERSHEYMom: Jeanette

PACOAUNT: Terri

Next month’s theme is: “WINTER WONDERLAND”

Want your pup featured in the FIRST issue of Pup Culture? Email us your best “Winter

Wonderland” photo to:[email protected]

APOLLOMom: Gabriella

BAILEYMom: Sherri

MINA & MAXMom: Monica

BEARMom: Michelle

FOXMom: Sherri

ANDREAMom: Gabriella

BABYMom: Despina

ELLIEMom: Despina

Don’t be fooled by the strong, defining characteristics of the pit bull breed. They’re lovers, according to rescuer Jenn Fedele.

“They’re smart, loving. Loyal to a fault,” said Fedele, the president of Pitty Love Rescue. The Rochester group rescues, fosters and adopts the breed, and will be hosting a screening of the documentary feature film “Beyond the Myth,” which is about the breed and the subsequent discrimination, particularly when dealing with breed-specific legislation.

The film follows the breed through four cities in the United States where residents are not permitted to own, breed or rescue pit bulls. The film also talks about the “myth” of the pit bull’s personality. It screens in Rochester at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Little Theater.

B E Y O N D THE MYTH

FIGHTING AGAINST PIT BULL DISCRIMINATION


By: Amanda Seef

Libby Sherrill with Cherry the Vicktory dog at the Trumbull CT screening in June

Photography by: Geoffery Tillman

“People don’t see them as breathing beings, people view them as these monsters so they have a lack of empathy toward the breed.”— Jenn Fedele, president, Pitty Love Rescue

The Breed According to Fedele, recent media attention has

pushed the breed up toward some unfortunate fences.A national dog bite victim’s foundation puts pit

bulls on the front page of their site — pointing out pit bulls, and their history of dogfighting, as a main source of deadly or critical attacks. The foundation cites the pit bull as the dog of choice for career criminals. More than half of all dog attacks are by pit bulls, according to the site.

The stigma around the breed has hindered the work of many advocating, Fedele said.

“People don’t understand the breed,” she said. “They’re going by what they hear in the news or online. The dogs have a bad reputation. People will cross the streets when they see a pit bull coming. They have a horrible reputation but they are fantastic dogs.”

The abuse of pit bulls, particularly with dog fighting, is getting worse, according to national crime statistics.

“I’ve never seen abuse like I’ve seen with pit bulls,”

Fedele said. “People don’t see them as breathing beings, people view them as these monsters so they have a lack of empathy toward the breed.”

The LegislationBreed specific legislation is allowed in all but 11

states in the United States, allowing the remaining states and local municipalities to ban the ownership of the breed based on their physical characteristics.

“It’s reminiscent of the Holocaust,” said Libby Sherrill, creator of Beyond the Myth. “It’s about how people are treated based on your dog’s physical characteristics.”

The bans restrict residents from having the full-blooded, and sometimes pit-mixes, within the city, town or even county’s lines. Some municipalities place conditions on the dog’s ownership, stemming from the breed’s history in dog fighting. It’s based on prima facie, a legal presumption the dogs are vicious or dangerous.

The U.S. Marine Corps, Army, Navy and Air Force have banned dogs with a predisposition for fighting in

“It’s reminiscent of the Holocaust. It’s about how people are

treated based on your dog’s physical characteristics.”

— Libby Sherrill, creator of Beyond the Myth


Hector the Vicktory Dog

Photography by Jessica Luce

Libby R. Sherrill signing a t-shirt after the screening in Atlanta, GA Photography by Jessica Luce

Libby Sherrill with Andrew Yori, Kimber Cleveland (film soundtrack artist) crew member Bob Powell, and Hector the Vicktory Dog at the Atlanta GA screening at the Plaza TheaterPhotography by Jessica Luce

“It’s reminiscent of the Holocaust. It’s about how people are

treated based on your dog’s physical characteristics.”

— Libby Sherrill, creator of Beyond the Myth

on-base housing, regardless of the state.Major cities that ban the breed include Cincinatti, Denver,

Miami and San Francisco.“I would be a vicious dog harborer if I moved to Cincinati

or Denver,” Sherrill said. The filmmaker has adopted two pit bull mixes.

The Film

Fedele worked with filmmaker Sherrill to bring the screening to Rochester.

“I really thought the documentary was very important for people to see,” Fedele said. “We live in an area where breed-specific legisation is not wide spread.We might not appear to have a dog fighting problem, but we definitely have a pit bull problem. The film is an eye opener about that.”

Sherrill says the film is about the breed and those who love and defend the pit bulls. The film goes “one-on-one” with people on both sides of the breed-specific legislation issue. Throughout production, Sherrill says she was surprised to learn more about the breed, the abuse and the misnomers behind the breed.

“I don’t think I was prepared for how Denver and their Animal Control was handling enforcement of their ban,” Sherrill said. “They were using excessive police power because people were walking a dog that looked like a pit bull.”

Much of the film is about the specific legislation and asks questions regarding the definition of a pit bull. Proponents

“They were using excessive police power because people were walking a dog that looked like a pit bull.” — Libby Sherrill, creator of Beyond the Myth

Libby & her dog, Fern.Photography by: Leslie Karnowski


and opponents of breed-specific legislation are shown. Staying impartial while making the film, Sherrill said, was difficult.

“I tried to come at the subject with as much objectivity as possible,” she said. “But as it progressed, I realized these dogs were being deemed dangerous. I have two, I am a potential target for breed-specific legislation. They’re my family members.

Both Fedele and Sherrill hope the film will open locals eyes about the issues.

“The film shows the human side, too,” Sherrill said. “This is not just about the dogs.”

About the film:

The film has been submitted for numerous film festivals, to television

networks and will be available on Netflix and DVD in the future.

For more information, BeyondTheMythMovie.com

Happy Endings

A Destination

Pets Helping People

Protecting Animals


BEHAVIOR & TRAINING

“While management is good advice, a little training can go a long way in making things easier...”

By: Sherri Romig

W ith fall and winter holidays right around the corner, this is a great time to start thinking about getting your dog’s behavior on track for

upcoming festivities. Below, find tips on solving some of the biggest holiday problems: Halloween: Barking at the Doorbell

Whenever that bell rings, it tells everyone a guest has arrived...a very exciting time for dogs, who are usually quite vocal about their excitement! The easiest way to stop doorbell barking is to change the meaning of the sound from “a guest is here” to “it’s time for a cookie.”1. Get a bag of extra yummy treats and ring the doorbell with your dog standing beside you. As soon as the bell rings, pop a treat right in the dog’s mouth. Try to be quick and do this before your dog begins barking. Repeat several times until your dog pauses to look at you for a treat when the bell rings.2. Ask a family member to go outside and ring the bell while you sit inside with the dog and treat every time the bell rings. Try to feed the treat fast, before the barking starts. Repeat until your dog is looking to you for a treat instead of barking when he hears the bell. 3. Start doing step two randomly. When the bell rings “unexpectedly,” give your dog a treat and then go about your business. After a while, when the bell rings, the dog will assume it means “cookie time” and will come to you instead of run to the door, barking like crazy.

Thanksgiving: Stealing off Counters

While management (keep your counters clear) is good advice, a little training can go a long way in making things easier during the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving dinner. 1. Show your dog a treat and place it on a low table, keeping it slightly covered with your hand. Wait quietly while your dog tries to get the treat. As soon as he starts to move away from the treat, say “yes” and give him an even yummier treat from hidden behind your back.2. Repeat several times until your dog immediately moves away from the treat on the table. Now, try the game without covering the treat, but stand nearby to grab it fast if your dog goes for it.3. Once your dog is doing well — choosing to stay away from the table — begin practicing with you standing further away and pretending not to watch, until your pup will still choose not to grab that treat, even if he thinks you aren’t paying attention. 4. Repeat the steps using more enticing forbidden items, and on different counters and tables. Before long, you will have a dog who reliably chooses not to steal things off of counters and tables, even when alone!It is important not to use a cue, like “no” or “leave it” with this game. We want our dogs to comply with this exercise, even when we aren’t there to give the cue.

SOLVING PROBLEMH O L I D A Y B E H A V I O R S


“The easiest way to stop doorbell barking is to change the meaning of the sound...”

BEHAVIOR & TRAINING

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BANDIT’S COLUMN

“Us dogs should not eat candy, like chocolate or fake sugar or gum or lollypops. So stick to hot dogs and cheese and dog biscuits...””

By: BANDIT!

Hi Everyone! This is Bandit! I am happy to get to write for Pup Culture magazine. I am going to tell you about

Halloween!

Just in case you didn’t know, Halloween is when you dress up in a scary costume and go visit your friends to

make them give you treats. If they don’t give you a treat, you get to play a trick on them.

Doesn’t that sound like fun?First, you have to pick out a costume. You should dress up so that no one will know who you are. That

way, if you have to play a trick, the police won’t be able to figure out who did it! Pretty tricky, huh?

Some mommies and daddies don’t know that us dogs talk to each other using our tails

and our ears, and if we can’t see each other we can’t know if another dog is a

friend or a meanie. We can get into fights that way. It is called a missed

communication.

Just so you know, if you get into a fight with another dog you will

have to get a visit from the dog police and get jailed at your house for

eleventeen days and you will not get to play in the park and everyone

will call you a Bad Dog. So pick a costume that lets your tail and your

ears show or you might end up in dog jail.After you get dressed up in your costume, go to the neighbor’s house

and ring the doorbell. When they open the door, shout “Trick or treat!!”

Then put on your sad puppy face and say, “Don’t you think I’m the

cutest thing you ever saw? Don’t you want to give me some treats? I’ll

take some hot dogs and cheese and dog biscuits, and two Snickers for

Mommy, please.”

If they do not give you a treat, you get to play a trick on them! You can

pee on their slippers or chase their cat or bark outside their bedroom

window at two o’clock in the morning. Next time they will have some

good dog treats when you come to visit. After you go trick or treating, you can go home and watch a scary movie

and go through your loot. Hopefully you got lots of good things to eat.Here is something else you might not know. Us dogs should not eat

candy, like chocolate or fake sugar or gum or lollypops. So stick to hot

dogs and cheese and dog biscuits and give the candy to your mommy.

Otherwise you might end up with a big tummy ache and have to visit

the hospital. Which is not fun, because at the hospital they stick needles in you

and suck out all of your blood and make you wear a lampshade on your head. I know. It

happened to me and I would not lie about it.While you are at home, you will probably get a lot of visitors at your house. Those are other trick or

treaters and you better give them something yummy or they will play a trick back on you!

Except here’s a secret: us dogs have super duper noses, so even if you get tricked by a stranger in a costume,

you can smell who they really are and tell the police dogs. Ha ha ha ha! Who’s the trickster now?

Just so you know, you do not have to bark every time the doorbell rings, but it helps makes the night more

exciting.

I hope you have a Happy Halloween!

Love, Your Pal,BANDIT

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Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover...



By: Despina Karintis

Each dog owner is presented with a myriad of options when trying to choose food and treats for their beloved canine companion. Many owners buy certain brands based on familiar names delivered through million-dollar marketing and heavily-ran, humor-dependent advertising campaigns. Others may choose based on friends and family who swear by certain store brands, which they’ve used for years. Although a steadily growing trend, thanks to all the pet food scares and recalls, it is the rare pet owner who actually takes the time to study ingredients on labels when purchasing a particular brand of kibble or even know how to dissect the “code” manufacturers use in their labeling (hint: anything followed by ‘by-product’ is not a good thing).

This column aims to arm fellow pet parents with valuable and helpful information in order to make more informed decisions when choosing your fur-baby’s food, whether it be researching particular dry food brands, raw or home-cooked foods or meal plans specifically designed to incorporate lifestyle or breed-specific diets.

With regard to diet, it is important to consider what dogs ate prior to domestication. This can be difficult with dogs, however, as they have been domesticated for so long and, due to human influences, represent a vast variety of breeds and genetics.

Depending on where they were in the world, our dogs’ wild ancestors hunted in packs and sought a variety of grasses and grains for any number of digestive issues and out of sheer hunger. Simply put, they survived on what was readily available and plentiful within their environments. Dogs who originated in the arctic (Husky and other sled dogs, Labs, Newfoundlands, etc.) likely had a diet largely consisting of fish, sea vegetables, and hearty meats such as venison, as well as the ground-up,

enzyme-rich stomach contents of their prey. In scarce conditions, they likely adapted to scavenging on carcasses left behind and foraging for available vegetation.

Differently, dogs originating in the southern regions (deserts or tropics) would likely have a diet more rich in fruits and berries, and simple proteins like snakes or bugs. Regardless of their origins, and thanks in part to domestication by humans, dogs have adapted and evolved to become omnivores, as well.

Something to keep in mind, however, is just because dogs are omnivores, they do not have the same digestive systems as humans, nor can they consume the full spectrum of foods. This is very important should you choose to either supplement their kibble with, or rely solely on, homemade diets.

Author Note: In the coming issues of Pup Culture Magazine, this column will explore a variety of opinions, myths and facts and will include interviews of experienced standard practice DVMs and Holistic or Naturopathic Animal Doctors. We aim to answer the questions pet owners may have when contemplating feeding habits and touch on a number of dog-related health and well-being topics.

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Sweet flower looking for a place to bloom. My name is Tulip. I am a very active and playful 1 year old Pit Bull mix. I am an equal opportunity lover, which includes the likes of all canines and felines. I love to exercise and would love someone of like mind.

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Looking for a new leash on love. My name is Sophie. I am a very loving 7.5 year old Pit Bull mix. I love to play ball, chew on bones, and go for walks. Most of all, I love to cuddle up on the couch and watch movies with that someone special. I love kids but dogs and cats are not my thing.

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Welcome to our Pup Personals. We create adoption opportunities so pet owners are more likely to find their perfect pup. Our goal is simple: to help pet owners find the kind of human/dog relationship they’re looking for. And we think we’re pretty good at it. If you would like your adoptable dog featured in our pup personals, please email: [email protected] for more information.

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