Downeast Dog News Publisher/
Graphic Designer
Noreen Mullaney Copy Editor Marla J. McGeady Contributors William Kunitz, Diana Logan, Sara Moore, Judith Herman, Kate Cone, Leah Haney, Phoebe Mendes, Carol Rynolds and Susan Spisak Advertising Wendi Smith 998-2605 Western Maine Steve Libby, 205-6502 Southern Maine
President
Wendi Smith Parent & Publishing Company Maine Pet News LLC
Our Goals
• Provide the latest in dogrelated news and information. • Encourage and support dogfriendly businesses and Mainemade pet products and services. • Cultivate a community of responsible dog guardianship/ ownership. • Support animal welfare causes.
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Maine Pet News, LLC 6 Leland St. Rockland, ME 04841 Ph: 691-5015 Fx: 596-7323 noreen@downeastdognews.com DowneastDogNews.com
Circulation
Downeast Dog News is distributed free of charge at pet-friendly locations in Maine.
Subscriptions
Individual and gift subscriptions are available for $25 per year.
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Downeast Dog News welcomes submissions of local news, events and photos. Email: info@ downeastdognews.com. COPYRIGHT 2006-2012 All contents of Downeast Dog News are protected under United States copyright law. The contents may not be reprinted or reproduced without the expressed written permission of the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within Downeast Dog News are those of its contributors and not necessarily those of the publisher. Content of ads is the sole responsibility of the advertiser. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the content and Downeast Dog News assumes no liability for any errors, omissions or claims made by its contributors or advertisers.
From the Publisher
all enjoyed getting to know each other over the weekend. It's hard to believe it's been one year now that I've been In September I was the publisher of Downeast off to Woofstock, a Dog News. I have had a fundraiser put on by great time learning and the Animal House being a part of the Maine in Damrascotta, to dog community. support local shelters It all started in January and rescues. People watching the Animal and their dogs came Planet Puppy Bowl. While from far and near watching the cute puppies to enjoy the events, and toggling back to see vendors, food and the dog commercials on the Fur Ball, Damariscotta music. The next day Super bowl I got excited I was in Belfast at for the year to come. In the Weinerfest enjoying the very versatile daschunds. February I watched the It was so fun to see the diversity of the breed and the Westminster “Best In costumes they wore. The next Show” and saw Malachy weekend was the Whisker Walk Dog Sled Race, the Pekingese take the #1 in Rockland, a fundraiser for the spot. In March my son Andy Jackman Knox County Humane Society. & I went to the Downeast It was a fun family event for all. Sled Dog Races in Jackman, In November I went to for the Northeast Championships put on by the Boothbay to the Flyball event! Downeast sled dog club. I meet a girl there who What an energetic sport it is! The was one of the musher. She has been determined dog clubs came from Canada to be in the Iditarod since she was 3. Her name is to Connecticut and they were Aisling Shepard and she wrote the book Eye on the quite a friendly group. Made Iditarod. I believe she will make it. up of friends and families, they In May I went to my first Pet Expo in Lewiston. came with their dogs, balls and It was a good show and I WoofStock, Damariscotta a box. The dog runs in a lane, hit the box with their learned so front paws and a much about dogs, ball pops out. They cats and the people catch the ball and who love them. In run back to their June I went to 'Bark owners. Fast and for the Park', an event fun! fundraiser for the And finally. Topsham Dog Park. Thanksgiving with It was a great turnout Weinerfest, Belfast my family. As we considering the rainy Pet Expo day. Also in June prepared diner we watched the Macy's Day Parade and toggled back and forth I went to the Fur Lewiston to see the National Dog show. We saw the Wire Fox Terrier Ball, a fundraiser to take top honors for the second consecutive year. Benefit the Lincoln County Animal It’s been a good year! I really didn’t know the entirety Shelter. This event was at its best of what it was with all the dogs and some of their going to be like people dressed to the nines. The as the publisher of auction was a great hit and so was the the Downeast Dog best costume competition. News. I have to say In July Downeast Dog News was it has been a fast, represented at 6th Annual Bark in the exciting, challenging Park fundraiser that the Planet Dog and interesting Foundation (PDF) hosted to raise year! I hope the funds for Maine Medical Center’s next year will bring Therapy Dog Program. me more of the In August I had the pleasure of same and different having a booth at the Maine Boats experiences! Homes and Harbor show. It was a Thank you all for great weekend for this Downeast Dog your support and Newsperson. I won the Best Costume readership! I wish you in the Stand up Paddleboard Jousting all a happy, healthy event donned with a Downeast Dog Flyball MAINEia, MBH&H Show and fun filled New News viking costume. I also met so Boothbay Harbor Rockland Year! Noreen many of the dog business owners. We
Advertising Rates and Guidelines Downeast Dog News is a free monthly newspaper for people who love dogs and want to read about what’s happening in Maine’s dog community.
Ad rates (per month)
3-month minimum Advised Business directory: $39/month 1/16 page $70 to $84 /month 1/8 page $130 to $156/month 1/4 page $225 to $270 /month 1/2 page $400 to $480/month Full page $700 to $840/month Ask about 3, 6, and 12 month Discounts
Circulation
14,000 issues per month are distributed in pet supply stores, veterinary offices, dog daycares, groomers and other pet-friendly establishments across Maine.
Deadline Advertising deadline is the 20th of the preceding month.
Contact
Noreen Mullaney, Publisher, (207) 691-5015 or noreen@downeastdognews.com
December 2012
Table of Contents Basic Training Tips ........................... 4 Doggie Harmony ............................. 4 Puppy in the Window? .................. 5 Pooch Pantry ..................................... 5 Baxter ................................................... 5 Furry Words ....................................... 6 Ask the Vet........................................... 6 Book Review, Divinity of Dogs .... 7 Woof for Christmas .................. 8 & 9 Breed of the Month....................... 10 Grooming 101.................................. 11 Dogs for Adoption ..........................13 Calendar of Events...........................14 Business Directory .........................15
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