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10 inside A P R I L 2 0 1 8 COLUMNS 4 ASK THE TRAINER 7 PICK OF THE PACK 9 DOGS IN THE CITY Photos Greg Murray F E AT U R E S 5 THE SCOOP ON POOP Happy birthday to us 6 FROM THE CAGE TO THE COUCH CLE DOG is proud to announce its 1 year publishing anniversary with this April issue We were honored to share this milestone with cover model Stefani Schaefer and her family as well as photographer Greg Murray We thank you our loyal readers and advertisers for your commitment to us this past year and for sharing in our mission of educating entertaining and informing the active dog owners in the CLE and Northeast Ohio area 10 GET TO KNOW STEFANI SCHAEFER 14 DOG PARKS 101 18 INSTAGRAM DOGS 20 WECare WORLDWIDE S VOLUNTEER WORK Karen Mark Publishers Karen Uthe Semancik Mark Brabant Webmaster Karolina Shook Cover Photo Greg Murray Columnists Travis S Raymond Pick of the Pack Lisa Anne Stella Ask the Trainer Amanda Roush Dogs in the City Contributing Writers Kara Bednarik Ann McDonald Susan Spisak Join our email newsletter list at CLEDOG net CLE DOG magazine is published monthly by GoFetch Media LLC P O Box 40172 Bay Village OH 44140 Copyright 2018 GoFetch Media LLC All rights are reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission Unsolicited articles are invited but the Publishers reserve the right to edit any and all materials All materials submitted to CLE DOG are considered to be CLE DOG property and unconditionally assigned to CLE DOG for publication and copyright purposes ADVERTISING INFORMATION Karen Uthe Semancik Karen cledog net 216 598 6361 PHOTO SUBMISSIONS Mark Brabant Mark cledog net 440 785 4136

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BEHAVIOR B Y LISA ANNE STELLA The Power of Come M ost people request I want my dog to come the second I call her But dogs are not remotely controlled they are not born to know what come means But come is a very important goal especially if the dog is anywhere near traffic wildlife or other people and animals It will feel strange but start with the game outlined below you ll get the hang of it Remember If you re facing your dog s back when you call come she s not hearing a direction she s thinking about whatever she s doing digging barking watching birds flying by You ve got her back So while you can teach a dog to come pretty reliably all dogs will have one distraction they can t put off Whether that distraction triggers fear anger or joy if it materializes in just the wrong moment you ll be left with an empty collar 4 PLAY TRAINING The best way to begin is to teach this direction as positive Start saying come whenever your dog approaches you Does she race in for a meal Say come and slap the dish on the floor Does she greet you enthusiastically Slip a come in there too She will begin to associate the command with positive interaction Even after you have taught a reliable come please keep your dog leashed in unpredictable areas My rule is if I can t tell what s going to happen next my dog can t either Here are five tips to help you teach your dog to come 1 COME AS HUDDLE Think of the command come as equivalent to huddle Before you expect your dog to come at a distance teach your dog that come means you re together not apart While on a leash wait until your pooch is not interested in you Call her name pause then say come happily as you take a few quick steps backward Make her stop in front of you pause then have a small piece of high value treat to reward her Come should always highlight fun and happiness 2 AVOID THE DREADED STARE Don t stare at your dog if you d like her to come Do not use an angry or demanding voice It s too confusing Put yourself in her place what if I called you as I said some random term over and over Would you understand any more quickly if I stared and raised my voice impatiently Remember your dog is not born knowing the meaning of come 3 YOUR VOICE IS HER ARROW Think of your voice as an arrow When calling your dog to come turn your back call her name and walk in the direction you want her to go 4 All things DOG in Northeast Ohio 5 PING PONG RECALL GAME Play with two or more people Have high value small bite sized cheese or salami for treats for each player Spread out all within sight of each other as your dog learns how to play the game Each player calls her name then come She should come directly to you Pause then reward The next person repeats Repeat 20 times Teaching come should signal light happy reward filled moments Your dog will feel better about you and about her life if her days are filled with smiles and laughter instead of fear and frustration Lisa Anne Stella is owner of The Doggie Inn Boarding and training dogs has become a fulltime passion of hers for the last eight years She has worked with many professionally certified trainers throughout the country and built The Doggie Inn as a place to connect with your canine friend and offer them a safe and comfortable haven while you re away

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The Scoop on Poop By Karen Uthe Semancik A s we all try to go green and embrace sustainability practices in our homes our backyards may contain one of the most overlooked environmental pollutants of all dog poop In 1991 the Environmental Protection Agency placed dog droppings in the same health category as oil and toxic chemicals But unlike these other sources of water contamination dog feces can also produce disease causing bacteria that can be transmitted directly to humans To find more we turned to pooch poop expert Logan Miklosovic lead field technician for Dog Waste Management a professional pooper scooper service in Northeast Ohio Miklosovic said a few of the most important reasons to pick up after your pooch are that dog poop can pollute groundwater offend the neighbors and ruin the grass And that s just for starters Logan Miklosovic Not picking up after your dog regularly can bring on a multitude of different health risks Miklosovic said Keep in mind that their waste has a lot of different kinds of bacteria and can also be carriers of diseases and viruses like roundworms parvo Why do dogs eat poop It s the age old mystery of dog ownership and probably one most of us would rather not talk about but there are some reasons for coprophagia the official term of this disgusting habit according to Dr Carmen Petti of Avon Lake Animal Clinic 1 There may be unabsorbed nutrients in the stool and a dog s natural instinct is to get as many nutrients as possible Think feast or famine theory 2 It can also be a texture preference In the winter frozen stool is a different consistency 3 Dogs may eat another pet s stool to get rid of that animal s territory marker Continued on page 13 April 2018 CLEDOG net 5

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From the Cage C uch to the Charlie was found on the side of the road in Columbiana County and taken to the pound by a good Samaritan Only four weeks old and barely weighing two pounds the shelter contacted Muttley Crue to get him out of the kennel environment Despite the fact he barely fit in your hand Charlie was scared and mean growling and biting even at that young age He also came down with Parvo a week later and had a long road to recovery Once healthy happy and trusting he was adopted by a family with three other dogs and now lives in Bay Village with fur siblings Peanut Bella and Hannah He was named Charlie Brown in honor of his furever family s former dog Snoopy who crossed the Rainbow Bridge PetPeople is proud to sponsor From the Cage to the Couch As your neighborhood store for pets we are deeply committed to supporting local nonprofit animal related charities Come bring your rescued pets into one of our eight Northeast Ohio stores for natural wholesome and nutritious foods and treats to help them thrive in their new life www PetPeopleStores com Partners With Paws of Lorain County Inc raises funds for pets in need like Charlie Saving homeless pets four paws at a time PartnersWithPawsOfLorainCountyInc www PartnersWithPawsLC com 6 All things DOG in Northeast Ohio

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PRODUCTS BY TRAVIS S RAYMOND N AT U R A L G R O O M I N G O P T I O N S WELCOME TO SPRING It s time to clean up our pups and we re doing so with these all natural bathing and grooming products Earthbath has been producing a variety of shampoos since 1995 all with an emphasis on natural environmentally friendly products using biodegradable ingredients Made in the USA its shampoos are paraben and sulfate free Earthbath also carries convenient Grooming Wipes for onthe go or quick cleanups around the house Earthbath proudly proclaims its products to be human tested and pet approved and offers a money back guarantee on all its products For dogs experiencing itchy inflamed skin due to allergens and other environmental factors Zymox has its Itch Relief Shampoo and Conditioning Rinse It combines its patented LP3 Enzyme System with vitamins A B5 D3 and E For localized hot spots try its Topical Spray or Topical Cream both form a protective antimicrobial layer over the area Zymox is gentle and nontoxic so licking is not problematic Zymox also has an effective Ear Cleanser which delivers gentle cleaning Regardless of breed all dogs benefit from regular brushing Clearing particulate matter like dirt and dust goes a long way toward keeping your pup healthy and clean The proper brush to use on your dog is dictated by the breed and condition of the coat Stop by the Grateful Dog Bakery in North Ridgeville and we will help you select the right brush for your dog Since 1992 Tropiclean has harnessed the cleansing soothing and revitalizing potential of wholesome natural ingredients like aloe coconut berries and oatmeal Complementing its extensive shampoo line is Tangle Remover which reduces brushing time by half Spray it on to prevent tangles restore moisture and repel dirt Pet friendly and cruelty free Tropiclean s products are American made and feature packaging using 50 recycled materials If you don t have time for a full on bath PetzLife has its Waterless Shampoo and Conditioner Simply mist your pet gently rub in the spray and wipe clean The spray s blend of jojoba oil aloe vera witch hazel and essential oils is designed to clean and condition the coat removing dander oils and light dirt Travis S Raymond is manager of the Grateful Dog Bakery in North Ridgeville an all natural dog and cat supply store featuring an in store dog bakery This Army veteran and CSU graduate is also a dog wrangler at The Bark Club dog daycare He is the proud parent of rescue cat George and also a foster dog parent April 2018 CLEDOG net 7

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AROUND TOWN BY AMANDA ROUSH BELLA MIA from Dog Life in CLE We have a paw ful lot of events we re attending in April We are kicking off the month at Rally to the Rescue on April 7 from 11 a m 3 p m at Midway Mall in Elyria Even though you can t bring your own dog to this event you can shop for her and meet adoptable dogs Then on April 8 starting at 3 p m is the Pucks and Paws event with the Cleveland Monsters hockey team Bring your dog to Quicken Loans Arena and sit in the designated dog section Dog tickets are 5 with all proceeds going to Cleveland APL and human tickets are 20 at the door Bella and I have had a blast going the last few years April 21 is the Cleveland Animals Bar Crawl supporting Cleveland APL On the crawl you can go to seven different bars in the Tremont Downtown Cleveland area with drink specials and shuttle rides between bars once you purchase the bar crawl shirt Last year Bella got to join the party She wore my shirt and strutted around Flying Monkey which allows dogs both inside and on the patio and Fat Cats which allows dogs on the patio Finally we are hosting a Dog Life in CLE Pop Up Boutique at Shop the Trader in Lakewood the weekend of April 20 22 Shop with your dog for locally made dog products from several vendors You can find more information about all of these events on our Facebook page and our website doglifeincle com April 2018 CLEDOG net 9

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Stefani Schaefer is so Northeast Ohio She grew up here Alliance went to school here University of Mount Union and got her first real job here Fox 8 where she has worked for most of her TV broadcasting career Heck she was even in CLE s favorite movie A Christmas Story she was a child extra and had her own musical show at Geauga Lake with her brother Thommie More recently she s been named Cleveland s Favorite News Anchor and been inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame Stefani also has the largest social media following in the Cleveland market which she uses to find furever homes for pets up for adoption in her Waggin Wednesdays feature CLE DOG sat down with this super sweet dogloving dynamo to find out more about what s most important to her family Q What do you like most about being in the CLE A I absolutely love all the big city attractions but yet it seems that everyone knows everyone and it still has that wonderful personal feel Cleveland truly has something for everyone Q What s the best part of being on Fox 8 News in the Morning A I feel so fortunate to work for a wonderful news organization right alongside some amazing people The station has given my family so much love and support especially since my husband s accident six years ago I couldn t imagine being anywhere else through these last few difficult years They also have embraced many of my charitable causes including my passion for pets Q Tell us about your 2 leggeds A Since I was a young girl I dreamed of becoming a mother And I can honestly say that I feel like my life truly began the day I became one My son Race is now 17 and my daughter Siena is 16 They have truly been through so much during their young lives and our experiences and heartbreak have brought us so close that day until we unexpectedly met a little white puffball a Coton de Tulear I had never heard of the breed before in my life so I was on my phone Googling as much information as I could Once we held him it was over that very second As a founding board member of Dogs Unlimited Rescue I was torn I m so passionate With our busy lives between work and school and all our activities we make spending time together our top priority It s one incredibly strong bond Siena and Race are the strongest kids I know They are mature beyond their years and have been such an incredible support system for me They treasure life and have embraced everything that we ve been given I ve learned so much from them Q And the 4 leggeds A Gunner The king of the house is definitely Gunner Not only is he the oldest but he is the biggest He s an English Cream Golden Retriever and has a personality larger than Lake Erie He makes the movie Marley and Me seem tame You name it and Gunner s done it Over the last eight years he s stolen hundreds of dinners off our tables run away a zillion times ripped up our carpet six times eaten tables molding doors and has even eaten a few crosses off our Wall Of Crosses and even a Crown of Thorns He is Mr Ornery and Mr Personality And thankfully he is starting to calm down That has been the greatest gift because underneath all that craziness is a super sweet super lovable load of fluff Bruno Over three years ago after a very heartbreaking visit with my husband at the hospital my children and I were trying to lift each other s spirits Nothing seemed to work Bruno and Gunner join the Fox 8 News in the Morning team about rescuing but one of my closest friends Gina who heads up the rescue said Sissy this is exactly what the three of you need From that moment little Bruno named after Bruno Mars was ours He has been a wonderful addition to our home He has such an adorable personality and at nine pounds is quite the watchdog My entire life I have always had very large dogs and Bruno is our first little one Someone always has him in their arms The Cats Gunner and Bruno have two cat brothers named Marco and Polo They are identical twin Tabby cats We rescued them on my son s birthday All four get along so well and they are truly the entertainment in our home Never a dull moment Q Have you always had pets A Growing up in Alliance our home was always filled with animals dogs cats rabbits ducks chicks fish frogs a fox and even a lamb and at one point I think everyone in the town knew they could drop off stray cats and dogs to us We had a total of 15 at one point We truly took in every animal that would show up at our door We felt that God brought each one to us My heart is always open to adding new members to our fur family We recently lost our bunny Lola so I feel our hearts are ready for another addition By Karen Uthe Semancik April 2018 CLEDOG net 11

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Q Do Race and Siena share your love for animals A Our animals truly are our family I have worked with so many animal rescues over the years and it wasn t long before that passion was passed on to my children One year my daughter asked if we could have her birthday party at Geauga County s Rescue Village She did not want any presents but instead asked that each of her guests bring a bag of food for the shelter animals By the end of the day we were able to give them a mountain of food supplies and toys favorites and the answers change from time to time They are all so special to us and comfort us in so many ways The kids tease me and say that the dogs like me better than they like them I just think it s because I am the one who feeds them most times and they sleep with me in my bed But when I see the dogs with my kids it s clear that they are the favorites Siena told CLE DOG that Mom sometimes heats up leftover fish or meat and mixes it with a little kibble for the boys She joked that Mom feeds Gunner and Bruno better than them Q Have the dogs ever gone to work with you A The dogs have gone to work with me for National Bring Your Dog to Work Day and for special animal segments I love bringing them to work with me and it is always so much fun to see my coworkers interact with them I just always feel bad for all the fur that is left behind on Wayne s and Todd s suits Q Do you think CLE is a dog friendly town A I think Cleveland has done a wonderful job in making our city more dog friendly There are wonderful events that welcome dogs and even restaurants that you can dine with your pet I love walking along Chagrin Falls and see all of the water bowls outside of the establishments welcoming and accommodating our children with fur STEFANI SCHAEFER DOG MOM TO GUNNER THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER AND BRUNO THE COTON DE TULEAR AND CAT MOM TO LITTERMATES MARCO AND POLO Breeder or Shelter Rescue Both I am a true believer and supporter of animal rescue The majority of my animals throughout my life were brought to me by God But I also am a true believer in good solid breeders I have also had animals from breeders And to me they are ALL the greatest gifts on Earth no matter where they came from Flexi or Web Leashes Both Regular or Raw Feeding Regular feeding But I have to admit that I am very weak when my boys flash their begging faces at me Since I am convinced that they are human sometimes I let them eat like a human too Within reason Free Feeding or Fixed Meal Schedule Fixed meal schedule for my dogs But free feeding for my cats Your Bed or Dog Bed My bed by night Stefani with all her fur kids RIP Lola the bunny On another occasion I hosted an event at a local kennel and my kids came with us They were ages 7 and 8 at the time and they were so moved and emotional over each animal s story written on the cage that they wrote five songs about the dogs when we got home that night Stefani grew up in the music industry and toured the country with the Bob Hope USO Troupe and her mother owns a performing arts center Q Do Race and Siena help out with animal chores A They are super responsible and helpful with our animals I always do backyard cleanup but this past year for my birthday they surprised me by cleaning up the winter bombs for me truly one of the greatest presents ever Q Who do the dogs like the best A I have added all of the animals into my life for the joy of my children But the bottom line is they add so much joy to ALL of our lives We always tell each other who is each of our 12 All things DOG in Northeast Ohio There are so many beautiful areas here on the East Side that we love to take the dogs to We are so fortunate to have so many beautiful Metroparks to take advantage of Dog Park or Metropark Both My children and I love to take the boys for walks But we always keep them on a leash or else Gunner would be in California in a matter of minutes Q So what about all that pet hair and being on television A When I first started in the news business 25 years ago I had four cats at the time I was always so concerned about looking unprofessional with cat hair all over my outfit But I quickly got to a point that it didn t matter I go to work every day with an extra amount of cat and dog hair on my clothes It doesn t bother me now it s like a badge of honor When I see my babies fur on me it makes me think of them and smile Doggie Daycare or Daily Walk Daily walk But I think doggy daycare is wonderful for families especially with one dog who loves to socialize My boys get lots of interaction with their human teenagers and their cat brothers Q What s a perfect night for you A Having both my teenagers home They are both homebodies as am I and we love to spend time together Our couch has three ottomans so it is like one giant dog bed On any given night you will see us three humans with our four fur babies all snuggling together That is a perfect night for me Trainer or Homeschool We have tried both And we still have a lot of work to go Pet sitter or Boarding Pet sitter We have boarded in the past but I love to keep all of my animals in their own environment When we come home and if the dogs are boarding then the cats are so love starved It almost seems like we didn t miss a beat when the animals all can stay at the house together Plus I have cameras all over and I can spy on them when we are away Purebred or Mix Both They are all God s creation and that s what makes every single dog purebred or mix simply amazing

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The Scoop on Poop Continued from page 5 and salmonellosis The more waste that s in the yard the greater the chance that your dog will also be able to track bacteria back into the house Keeping your yard clean will greatly reduce the risk If you decide to do the scooping yourself instead of hiring a professional Miklosovic offers a few tips to make the process smoother and cleaner Start off with a good quality scooper something simple and rigid without any sharp corners that would tear up the yard Use bags to cover the scooper and insert into the pan to help eliminate messy cleanup and cut down on direct contact with the waste If there is a mess to be cleaned off the tools use a good quality disinfectant to kill all the viruses and bacteria Miklosovic said And if you hire someone to pick up the doo for you especially now with the big spring thaw Miklosovic suggests looking for a professional service with longevity and great ratings with the Better Business Bureau and Angie s List have the time while others are elderly Regardless most of them would rather do something else with their time than scoop the poop Whatever you decide is best for you take back your yard and keep it clean Did you know Dog poop can contain 10x more bacteria than cow manure Cuyahoga County dogs alone produce 45 tons of dog waste daily The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District has a Pick Up Poop campaign P U P to encourage dog owners to bag their pet s waste and properly dispose of it This year the Sewer District is partnering with local businesses to offer display boxes of free Pick Up Poop yard signs To find out more visit dogscantflush org or email eltingj neorsd org He says many of Dog Waste Management s clients are busy professionals who just don t April 2018 CLEDOG net 13

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HAVING A SUCCESSFUL DOG PARK EXPERIENCE By Susan Spisak S Seen any of those hilarious YouTube viral videos of the dramatic Husky named Dakota who always plays dead howls and refuses to leave his favorite dog park Dakota s not alone in loving off leash fenced parks they re a great place for neutral and well socialized dogs to romp exercise and blow off steam But before you and Buddy head out to one of these area parks consider a few things so your dog is protected Off leash parks aren t for every dog especially if he has aggressive or resource guarding tendencies If he s shy skittish or overwhelmed by canine interaction it may be stressful Any in his face dogs may create a negative reaction think barking teeth baring and growling You don t want hostile behavior generated from what was to be a group play date Don t take him if he s not trained especially in the come command Ditto if he mounts other dogs to dominate this won t be well received Stay away from off leash parks that have a pond or dog beach if he s not a decent swimmer and even if he is he should wear a life vest And if you ve recently adopted him you ll need time to understand his personality before embarking on the park experience He should be healthy and up to date on all preventatives and vaccinations See Dr Katelyn Kelley s recommendations on page 16 Females should either be spayed or not in heat and it s best if males are neutered altered males may bully intact males And if you have a pup wait until he s over four months even if he s been vetted and altered any earlier and he s still susceptible to disease Once you decide an off leash park is right for your dog scope out your preferred place without him Ask other visitors when the busy times are you may want to avoid these times initially Do owners pay attention to their pets Is the park clean with shaded areas and benches Make sure the gates and fencing are secure And if you have a small breed is there a designated separate play area for him Read the posted rules and hours Each park is different some have age restrictions on accompanying children toy restrictions breeds etc If you can take toys don t take expensive ones because you may lose them 14 All things DOG in Northeast Ohio to another Rover Understand the state rules that apply including wearing a current license and rabies tag and that you ll be responsible for any injury or damage your dog causes Brush up on park etiquette No prong metal or training collars they can get tangled and even choke during a wrestling match A flat or quick release collar is safer Take your own water and travel bowl parks may have bowls or fountains but they can be a breeding ground for germs Clean up after your dog Parks may have waste disposal bags but take extras in case the dispenser is empty Leave his treats and any human food at home Don t use these parks as your dog s only form of exercise He may be too rambunctious and overeager when he arrives If you live near your destination leash him up and walk there or hit a dog friendly open air space first This will take the edge off before meeting the other canines When you arrive at the park keep your pal leashed until you re both inside the entrance holding area if there is one If there s a large group of dogs near the entry wait till they disperse it can create tension in your boy Once he s playing keep a close eye on him and stay nearby While it s nice to chat with other dog lovers it can be distracting Understand his body language and mannerisms and other dogs as well so you can avert incidents Check out this quick read at positively com dog training understanding dogs canine bodylanguage If his play becomes a bit rowdy sidetrack your guy for several minutes to calm him If you spot any threatening behavior leave immediately Do have your phone with you for emergency purposes only Be sure to have the animal control warden s contact number in the event there s an aggressive dog and his owner s not taking action keep your cool don t argue with the owner over bad behavior If a problem arises or if your dog appears tired the best thing to do is go home If it was successful and you and your bud enjoyed it make time for future days in the park

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CLE Here are several area off leash dog parks and beaches as well as links to all Ohio dog parks and beaches East Downtown West The Downtown Cleveland Dog Park has 3 500 sq ft of fenced space featuring a play structure It s located in Settler s Landing Park on the eastern bank of the Flats at Photo Downtown Cleveland Alliance 1505 Merwin Ave downtowncleveland com play explore map downtown dog park In Cleveland s Tremont neighborhood there s Clark Field Dog Park a 1 acre park at West 11th and Clark city cleveland oh us The Lakewood Dog Park is at 1699 Valley Pkwy There s a dog area for small breeds Frisbees and toys are available lakewooddogpark com Avon Lake s Dog Park pictured below is located at Weiss Field 33401 Webber Road The dog area is complete with trees and play structures avonlake org South Euclid Dog Park at 711 S Belvoir Blvd has some agility equipment No separate area for small dogs No dangerous dogs per Ohio law cityofsoutheuclid com The Eastlake Dog Park is at 35576 Lake Shore Blvd They recently received a grant for agility equipment eastlakeohio com Lake Metroparks Canine Meadow Dog Park right is at 9010 Euclid Chardon Road Rt 6 in Kirtland It has over two acres for dog play a small dog area and a large swim pond which is checked routinely for bacteria Dogs dangerous or vicious per state law aren t allowed lakemetroparks com Photo Amanda Roush The Mentor Dog Park is at 6647 Hopkins Road They have a small dog area and fenced in entry exit area cityofmentor com Tails n Trail Dog Park is in Aurora at 841 Page Road and it has a small dog area auroraoh com 622 Tails n Trail Dog Park Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park has a designated dog swim area at the east end of the beach Dogs must be leashed when out of the water lakemetroparks com Photo Amanda Roush Huron s MetroBark Park part of Erie County s Metropark is located at 3109 Hull Road There are three fenced acres of grass shelters a canine playground and a separate area for small dogs eriemetroparks org dogpark Bow Wow Beach Dog Park right is at Silver Springs Park 5027 Stow Road in Stow It s open mid March through Dec 1 weather permitting Seven grassed acres a large lake and dog washing station are among the amenities stowohio org For a list of Ohio s dog friendly parks and beach parks visit bringfido com For a listing of all Ohio State Parks fenced dog parks including those with lake access go to parks ohiodnr gov dogparks April 2018 CLEDOG net 15

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at the dog park By Dr Katelyn Kelley VCA Great Lakes Veterinary Specialists Visiting the dog park is meant to be a fun exciting experience for your pet Just like playgroups for children dog parks are designed to let your pet interact with new playmates We all know that children should not attend a play group when sick and most pet owners know not to take their dog to the park when he is ill However the following diseases can still be hiding inside apparently healthy dogs or simply picked up from the dog park itself 1 Distemper virus and Parvo virus Both of these diseases can be life threatening even with treatment Parvovirus causes severe bloody diarrhea and vomiting Distemper virus can cause gastrointestinal signs vomiting and diarrhea respiratory signs nasal and ocular discharge and or neurologic signs twitching or seizures These are mostly encountered in places where other dogs have been or during play with other dogs These diseases can persist in homes and the outdoors for 5 6 months or more 2 Leptospirosis This is a bacteria that is spread through animal urine dogs skunks raccoons and rats are the most common carriers and can cause fatal liver and kidney disease in humans dogs cats and other pets According to the CDC there are one million cases of this disease in humans across the world every year making it one of the most widely spread diseases you and your pets can catch 16 All things DOG in Northeast Ohio 3 Bordetella kennel cough This disease is much like the cold in humans and can lead to pneumonia if untreated Most daycare and boarding facilities require preventative vaccines 4 6 weeks before a stay because it is rapidly and easily spread between dogs Our hospital averages about one case every week all year round 4 Canine Influenza Virus This disease has been making headlines in Northeastern Ohio since 2016 It looks similar to kennel cough and can cause nasal discharge pneumonia and dangerously high fevers As a result many daycare and boarding facilities are starting to require prevention for this disease H3N8 is the most common strain There are currently no reports of this strain spreading to humans 5 Rabies This is a virus that is fatal in all species including humans The virus is spread through saliva of infected pets and transmitted through bite wounds It is required by law that all cats and dogs be vaccinated for Rabies Whether you own a dog park veteran or a couch potato we recommend speaking to your veterinarian about creating a customized vaccine plan based on your dog s needs Citations Hilling Dr Karen and Dr Rita Hanel Canine Influenza Compendium June 2010 vetfolio vetstreet s3 amazonaws com mmah e3 8647a6d28f4b469584562955d5828d filePV0610_hilling_CE pdf Technical Information for Leptospirosis CDC 9 Feb 2018 www cdc gov leptospirosis health_care_workers index html

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Mojito_Rose By Ann McDonald If you have a dog and he s not on Instagram do you really even have a dog That is the quintessential question now that everyone and his her dog is on Instagram FluffDogCrew For years people have been using Instagram not only to share photos of their pets and connect with others but also as a way to become Instagram famous and sometimes even bring in a little extra cash Mojito_Rose FluffDogCrew 18 All things DOG in Northeast Ohio I consider my dogs Instagram famous when people recognize them out on the street but Cleveland has a few area pups that have really hit the big time when it comes to Instagram fame Mojito_Rose and FluffDogCrew are two of the biggest IG accounts in Northeast Ohio with over 50 000 followers for both accounts and the attention of local and national brands Mojito Rose a Golden Retriever who works as a therapy dog joined Instagram about three years ago and quickly became a star Mojito can largely attribute her success to videos that went viral of her bringing toys to bed every night We never expected Mojito s account to grow like it has We even have two videos that are licensed now After the first video with The Dodo came out we were flooded with interview requests A news station in Russia even did a feature story on her says Kim Downie the human behind Mojito s account Mojito has also worked with national brands including Proplan Benebone and the Golden Apparel Company and is part of a veterinary study involving Golden Retrievers to study human and canine cancer Kim often shares photos of Mojito and her cats to up the cuteness factor even more Melissa Carmichael the human behind fluffdogcrew says that as their audience grew they were able to catch the attention of local and national brands but that she has also reached out to brands that she likes in the hopes of working with them In addition to working with brands such as Wellness Pet Food and Chewy s the Crew s claim to fame is being published in a book called Happiness Is Dog Shaped and Bijou s appearance in a video on Good Morning America The Fluff Dog Crew consists of five dogs Siouxsie a 14 year old Pekingese Bijou a 5 year old Shih Tzu Daphne a 2 year old Shih Tzu

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rescued from South Korea before coming to SASS Rescue here in Ohio Molly a 10 year old Shih Tzu and Lucy a 7 year old Brussels Griffon If you re looking to grow your own Instagram audience and make your dog famous Kim and Melissa have a few tips Well staged photos with good lighting and a clutter free background are important but Kim says it s often the simplest photos that get the most likes Showing your dog s personality and sharing his quirks like bringing a different toy to bed every night can help you build an audience PET CREMATION SERVICES INC NOW SERVING THE GREATER CLEVELAND AREA Pet Cremation Services Inc was founded in 1996 on the principle of providing the public with an honest and reliable service after the loss of a pet In the Cleveland area we have no shortage of Instagram fameworthy dogs Here are some of my favorite CLE IG accounts you should check out CaiathePom Cleo_la_flaneuse VerucaSalt Thebjj BrickandStella badkoda dailydogsandd o g Over the years veterinarians and pet owners have been loyal to our company because of the dedicated service provided by our employees Our service area covers 43 counties in Ohio We recently opened a branch office in Wickliffe due to the number of requests in the greater Cleveland Akron Canton and Youngstown areas We always have the respect and dignity of the pet in mind Our Motto is For The Dignity Your Pet Deserves And check out my boys Hunter Boo and Roscoe Theodore at dogsinthecle Kim recommends using targeted hashtags to reach a larger audience such as ones relative to your dog s breed where you live and brands you like Posting regularly is also important but you shouldn t post too much Once or twice a day is recommended Kim says Melissa agrees I always recommend that people post regularly about 1 2 times a day have good quality pictures and engage with your audience as much as possible The dog community on Instagram is close knit and in order for others to want to connect with you it s important to reciprocate Ann McDonald is a writer dog foster and dog mom to two rescue dogs You can find her writing about her dogs dog friendly activities and dog rescue at dogsinthecle com Custom Urns Available PRIVATE COMMUNAL CREMATIONS TIMELY RETURN OF ASHES EXCLUSIVE OFFERING Custom Made Glass Jewelry Memorial Tributes By Lee Guttentag WWW PETCREMATIONCOLUMBUS COM Have your vet call us to oversee your pet s cremation or contact us directly Wickliffe 440 347 0950 Toll Free 800 669 7629 April 2018 CLEDOG net 19

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Figuring it was a longshot they applied to go After a short time they were approved Next on the list was figuring out travel plans vaccinations for traveling abroad visas time off work and other things with big price tags They quickly realized that they d need some financial backing to make this dream come true have been possible without Embrace Pet Insurance Danniele and Kendra were able to experience this amazing opportunity because of the generosity of others and in turn their generosity and selflessness was felt by hundreds of animals in need Kendra said of her experience Our time in Sri Lanka with WECare Worldwide was so fulfilling It was the hardest work both emotionally and physically that Danniele and I have ever done We were the first U S citizens to volunteer with WECare and we re continuing our work with them here in the U S by helping Dr Janey veterinarian and WECare Worldwide team leader to start a U S branch of WECare WECare s Pop Up Spay Neuter clinic in Sri Lanka The two got down to business coming up with fundraising ideas Their employer Embrace Pet Insurance donated 5 000 to the trip and they were able to raise additional funds by partnering with places in Danniele s residence of Philadelphia and around the Cleveland area including Terrestrial Brewing Company which hosted a Bark Brew event where humans and dogs alike came to do yoga and grab a beer 1 of which went to the cause Through all their efforts and the generosity of others they raised all the funds needed October came and they were off During their three days volunteering in Sri Lanka they had between 10 15 dogs on their tables at any given time to be altered vaccinated or helped There were surgeries being performed in tents outside with minimal supplies in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees In total their group was able to treat more than 150 animals It was completely exhausting and equal parts rewarding and none would If you re interested in learning more about WECare Worldwide and its mission to help Sri Lankan pets and strays visit wecareworldwide org uk You can follow their Facebook and Instagram pages to keep up to date with what they re working on To learn more about Kendra and Danniele s employer Embrace Pet Insurance check them out at EmbracePetInsurance com April 2018 CLEDOG net 21

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APRIL HOLID A Y S National Heartworm Awareness Month National Pet First Aid Awareness Month Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month Every Day is Tag Day April 7 National Dog Fighting Awareness Day April 8 National Pet Day April 11 Pet Owners Independence Day April 18 Bulldogs are Beautiful Day April 21 POOCH PARTY AT PETPEOPLE Sunday April 1 Noon 3 p m at PetPeople in Avon 35901 Detroit Road Join Love A Stray for an adoption event Come visit do some shopping and hang out with some awesome dogs available for adoption Visit loveastraydog com for more information RALLY TO THE RESCUE Saturday April 7 11 a m 3 p m at Midway Mall 3343 Midway Mall Elyria Join Partners With Paws of Lorain County and Lorain County Pit Crew for a super adoption event featuring animal rescue organizations a child ID program raffles face painting and pet themed vendors Proceeds benefit homeless animals Visit partnerswithpawslc com for info BEREA ANIMAL RESCUE FUND NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION Monday April 16 7 p m at North Olmsted Library 27403 Lorain Road North Olmsted Visit bereaanimalrescue com or call 440 234 2034 for more info SHAKE SHADES OF GRAY Saturday April 21 7 p m at Cultural Center for the Arts 1001 Market Ave N Canton Special art fundraiser featuring senior rescue dogs benefiting Pawsitive Ohio Visit pawsitiveohio org for ticket info National Lost Dog Awareness Day April 23 National Kids and Pets Day April 26 World Veterinary Day April 28 National Pet Parent s Day April 29 National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day April 30 FUR FUN RUN 5K DOG WALK Sunday April 29 8 a m Noon at Avon Lake High School 175 Avon Belden Road 7th annual event features a 5K chip timed run dog walk raffles onsite vendors and more 7 30 a m registration 9 a m race step off 10 30 a m dog walk Event proceeds benefit Love A Stray dog division Visit loveastraydog com or hermescleveland com for info or to register PINTS FOR PUPS CALENDAR CONTESTSunday April 29 2 4 p m at Railroad Brewing 1010 Center Road Avon Join LoveA Stray and Railroad Brewing for this monthly dog costume contest On the last Sunday of each month a winner is chosen to be featured in the 2019 Pints for Pups calendar Winners receive a 25 gift card and goody bag 10 donation requested to enter the contest with proceeds benefiting Love A Stray Dog Rescue Visit loveastraydog com for details TH E B A R K E TP LACE Check out these dogcentric businesses April 2018 CLEDOG net 23

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