Pooch Scoop September 2011

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September 2011

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Annual General Meeting: The AGM for Springwood Dog Training Club was held on the 25th August 2011.

We had several new members attend our meeting. It was great to see them and thank you for coming along.

Committee for 2012 is: Lynn Olson Vicki Finn Leanne Brown Ella Sweeney Bill & Ella Sweeney Robyn Assar Trevor Mawer Paul Kelly Dorothy Luker Wally Campbell Sarah Visser Ella Sweeney & Lynn Forward Ella Sweeney Nicola Read Ron Amann David Brown Charnie Cameron, Vicki Cooper, John & Gail Cameron, Paul & Maryjka Kelly

Annual General Meeting held at the clubhouse on 23rd August 2012 at 7:30pm.

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Dogs Can Sniff Out Bowel Cancer Science Daily (Feb. 1, 2011) — Dogs can sniff out bowel cancer in breath and stool samples, with a very high degree of accuracy — even in the early stages of the disease — reveals research published online in the journal Gut. The findings prompt the authors to suggest that chemical compounds for specific cancers circulate throughout the body, which opens up the prospect of developing tests to pick up the disease before it has had the chance to spread elsewhere.

A specially trained Labrador retriever completed 74 sniff tests, each comprising five breath (100 to 200ml) or stool samples (50ml) at a time, only one of which was cancerous, over a period of several months. The samples came from 48 people with confirmed bowel cancer and 258 volunteers with no bowel cancer or who had had cancer in the past. Around half of the volunteer samples came from people with bowel polyps, which although benign, are considered to be a precursor of bowel cancer. And 6% of the breath samples and one in 10 of the stool samples from this group came from those with other gut problems, such as inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, diverticulitis, and appendicitis. The bowel cancer samples came from patients with varying stages of disease, including early stage.

The dog successfully identified which samples were cancerous, and which

were not, in 33 out of 36 breath tests and in 37 out of 38 stool tests, with the highest detection rates among those samples taken from people with early stage disease. This equates to 95% accuracy, overall, for the breath test and 98% accuracy for the stool test, compared with conventional colonoscopy — a procedure involving a tube with a camera on the end inserted through the back passage.

Samples from smokers or from those with other types of gut problems, which might be expected to mask or interfere with other smells, did not pose a problem for the dog. This indicates that there are specific discernible odours given off by cancer cells which circulate around the body, say the authors. And it is backed up by other research and anecdotal evidence indicating that dogs can sniff out bladder, skin, lung, breast and ovarian cancers, they add.

The authors concede that using dogs to screen for cancers is likely to be impractical and expensive, but a sensor could be developed to detect the specific compounds. The faecal occult blood test, which picks up hidden blood in a stool sample is an effective and non-invasive method of screening for bowel cancer, say the authors, but it is only able to pick up early stage disease in one in 10 cases.”

Early detection and early treatment are critical for the successful treatment of cancer and are excellent means for reducing both the economic burden and mortality [of bowel cancer],” comment the authors.

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Acupuncture for Dogs T

he history of veterinary acupuncture dates back more than 4000 years, with its roots China. Australia adopted this alternative treatment decades ago for use in both domestic and exotic animals.

Additionally, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognised acupuncture as an effective treatment for many conditions and diseases. Usually pain-free, this therapy can be used to treat many common and uncommon ailments in dogs, and can be used as a sole treatment or alongside conventional medicine to obtain an optimum result.

WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE? Acupuncture is the use of thin needles applied to various points of the body, producing biological and physiological stimulation. This process is based on the principle that the life energy that flows from organs can be disturbed by ill health or injury. Known as “Qi” or “Chi”, this flow of energy can be restored by inserting thin needles into certain points along the energy path.

Acupuncture has been noted to be particularly useful in the relief of pain, and can be used in the treatment of almost any disease or condition.“ Acupuncture is an ancient procedure used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which often uses herbs, diet and exercise to assist the body in healing,” says Dr Megan Semple, a veterinary acupuncturist of seven years. Kristine Edwards, a qualified animal physiotherapist of 20 years, who has been practising acupuncture on animals for 10 years, agrees adding that acupuncture aids the strengthening of the immune system.

“Acupuncture is a holistic treatment and helps to promote healing, not just pain relief, as some may believe,” she tells Dogs Life. According to Semple, treatments stimulate nerves, increase blood circulation, relieve muscle spasms and cause the release of hormones. “Treatments release hormones, such as endorphins (one of the body’s pain-control chemicals) or cortisol (a natural steroid). However, cortisol is lesscommonly aimed for and lots of other, more beneficial, hormones are released first,” she says.

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COMMONLY TREATED CONDITIONS Semple says acupuncture can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, but about 70 per cent are musculoskeletal. Due to this, she says she finds a higher representation of particular breeds. “This may be because the breeds are more common or the injuries are more common in them, but we do see lots of Labradors, German Shepherds, Collies and Terriers of all sorts, as well as Greyhounds,” she says. “The most common conditions we see are cruciate tears, back disease or pain, hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia.

Other recent cases I have had great results with include kidney failure, seizures and lick granulomas (skin lesions). Acupuncture is designed to realign the body, so it can help a wide range of diseases and is exceptionally good for pain control and healing. ”Acupuncture can also be helpful in treating paralysis, asthma, gastrointestinal disorders, head trauma, respiratory problems, urinary disorders, dermatological problems and certain reproductive problems. Edwards says arthritis, injuries, neck and back pain can all be treated with acupuncture and it can also be helpful post-surgery.

TREATMENT Sessions are usually between five and 20 minutes’ duration, depending on the dog’s tolerance and condition, Edwards explains.

Usually painless, the patient will have a small awareness as the needles enter. The most difficult task during the session is keeping the dog relatively quiet and still “Most conditions cannot be cured with just one session, but it is possible to see improvement from one visit,” she says. Semple agrees, adding, “Most conditions involve a course of treatments, three to six treatments, or long-term management for conditions such as hip dysplasia.

Acupuncture is often used to assist in the management of long-term issues that cannot be cured, so aiming for monthly revisits to maintain a comfortable lifestyle is usually the goal. “Generally, acute problems require less

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Acupuncture For Dogs Continued time and frequency of treatment in chronic cases. “For example,” explains Semple, “an acute sprain may require only one treatment, whereas more severe or chronic ailments may require multiple treatments. A positive response is often seen after the first to third treatment in chronic cases. Once an optimum response is achieved, treatments are tapered off so the greatest amount of symptom-free time elapses between them.”

A physical examination should always take place before acupuncture treatments are conducted. This is usually conducted over two levels; the standard, Western medical examination (one your vet would have already provided) followed by a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) examination. During the TCM examination, pulses and special alarm points on the body are checked to assist in isolating the link between different changes in the body.

Semple says acupuncture does not always involve needles. “Other forms include laser, aquapuncture (liquid needling) and gold beads. As a general rule, very few drugs are used, but acupuncture is often safely used in conjunction with Western medicines to provide the most comfort and best possible outcome,” she says.

WHEN TO AVOID ACUPUNCTURE According to both Semple and Edwards, there aren’t any dangers for canine patients receiving acupuncture treatments. Both do, however, advise seeking out a qualified, competent practitioner to reduce any risks and obtain appropriate advice before embarking on a treatment plan .While there aren’t any immediate dangers involved, older patients can find the remedy very tiring, and it may not be the most appropriate therapy for certain conditions.

It is also advised not to treat patients with open wounds or infection. The alternative approach While there is a lot of research and science behind why acupuncture works, the most important thing to remember is that it is a natural treatment. The results can be quite amazing and it has no risk of major side effects, unlike many conventional medications - for example, liver or kidney damage brought on by the use of an anti-inflammatory. “There is very little to lose by giving it a try, and I have seen many dogs that have been saved by the use of acupuncture,” Semple says. (from dogs life May/June 2008)

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e have been given an exemption to train during wet weather in certain circumstances? If it has been dry at Lomatia Park while raining further up the mountain or when the message on the council phone number is an old one we may send a text message to 19922767 with Dog Training in subject area and a company called Bounce Back will then tell you if we can use the oval that night the call will cost 55 cents. Please also remember renewal of membership is due at the end of the month.

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ssistance 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 celebrate all dogs and 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. And just dogs come in all shapes and sizes, so too can your fundraising events, from Howl-o-ween parties to dog-stackle courses, dogs bowling to flea markets, doggie paddle challenges to dogs breakfast events - the ideas are endless.

By participating in Dogtober you can help those like Assistance Dogs Australia’s Ambassador, Tim McCallum, who was left a quadriplegic after a tragic swimming accident. “I never realised how important my independence was until I lost it after my accident. Assistance Dogs Australia has given it back through a beautiful Labrador named Roxy,” Tim said. “Roxy is the 50/50 dog. 50% of what she does is the physical tasks she’s been trained to help me with. The other 50% is the companionship. She’s a complete wonder dog. Roxy is my best friend and I know that I could not achieve the things I want to in

life without her help and companionship,” he said. This Dogtober, Assistance Dogs Australia is aiming to raise enough money to train 25 more Assistance Dogs like Roxy to change the lives of Australians with physical disabilities.

As each dog is worth an investment of over $25,000 and is placed with recipients free of charge, Assistance Dogs Australia really needs your help in Dogtober so we can make a difference for people like Tim. Our club decided to sponsor this very important organisation hopefully on a yearly basis if we can get enough members willing to participate in it in some way, on October 13th we will be having a Halloween night with all sorts of games which a gold coin will give an entry into each game, also please dress yourselves up and your pooch too there will be little prizes for all sorts of things if you don’t want to enter you can just donate some cash to a very worthy cause, the club will match dollar for dollar so the more the members raise the better for a worthy cause!

I will also be running some of the stories from people who have already been helped by the organisation so please bring lots of gold coins and we will have a great time?

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Upcoming Events October 2011 H

ello my name is Eisha and I am trying to escape my crate at the Obedience dog Trial at Maitland, I am getting heaps better at this Obedience thing but my favourite is definitely Agility And I need to get out of here to practice for my clubs Agility Trial which will be held at Lomatia Park on 16th of September? It’s great fun for us dogs and even our owners seem to love it, I am sure you would too. So try and get there you can help out or just watch us pooches show you how it is done. Bring your money as I know the big vans that sell Tea, Coffee and Hot Chocolate with yummy stuff to eat will be there all day as well as the van with all the Toys, Tuggies, Coats and just about anything a dog could want that you can buy for your pooch I know my Mum will! See you there, Eisha… and please don’t forget Dogtober we need to help these dogs and the humans who so desperately need them thanks!.

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Prisoner Of War Indonesia. From there, the British survivors decided to try to get to Padang but their luck deserted them. They had nearly reached their destination when they were taken prisoner and the crew — and Judy — began a two-year ordeal at a Japanese prison camp in a placed called Medan.

Heard the one about the dog that was OFFICIALLY made a prisoner of war? Ray Hearn discovers some of the amazing stories about dogs involved in conflict.

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he was a pedigree Pointer called “Judy” and she is one of a number of distinguished dogs recognised for duty during major wars and urban conflicts. The remarkable stories of these dogs are demonstrated in an exhibition in London, organised by the British Kennel Club, called “Dogs in War”.

Judy’s story began in her birthplace, the city of Shanghai, back in 1936. Although her career was to be long and illustrious, due to a nearcatastrophe it nearly ended before it began.

Judy became a mascot for the Royal Navy but she nearly died when she fell overboard from a naval vessel into the Yangtze River. However, this was to be the first of many narrow escapes.

WAR TRAVELS In 1942, Judy went to war when she became a mascot for another Royal Navy ship HMS Grasshopper — which took part in a number of actions during the Malay-Singapore campaign.

When Singapore fell, Judy’s ship made for Java, Indonesia, but just as it got there, it was bombed by Japanese aircraft and the crew beached their ship on an uninhabited island.

Lucky Judy was aboard, as they may not have survived if it hadn’t been for her presence. She was a great help in rescuing the crew, first by getting them ashore and then finding water.

After several days, they were picked up by a Chinese junk-boat and taken to Sumatra,

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Here, Judy appears to have deserted her former naval masters for a member of the Royal Air Force. She “adopted” Leading Aircraftsman Frank Williams, (pictured below) but Judy was not content just to sit out and wait for the war’s end. She proved her worth inside her prison by warning other captives of poisonous snakes, alligators and even the odd tiger.

The Japanese Camp Commandant, however, was not impressed by all of this. He wanted the Pointer out of the way — permanently.

Luckily, Frank Williams had a plan. He managed to get his Japanese captor very drunk and while in that state, Frank was able to make the Commandant register his pet as an official Prisoner of War. Later, orders came through that all the prisoners had to be taken to Singapore and the Japanese were not going to allow Judy to go with them. But Frank Williams was having none of that. He hid his faithful companion in a rice sack, ordering her to keep absolutely quiet, and she did. She was held in this state for nearly three hours and didn’t whine once!

Once on board the ship, Frank released Judy from her temporary home, but again fate played a cruel hand. A torpedo hit their vessel and Frank, Judy and a number of others found themselves trapped under wreckage. Just as

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Judy escaped, another torpedo hit. Luckily, this explosion actually freed the trapped men, releasing them from what was left of the wartorn vessel. It seemed Judy was not only brave, but she also had a sense of luck about her.

For the next two hours their lives hung in the balance as they drifted in the sea. Eventually they were all were picked up but Frank and Judy became separated. Three days later the pair were back together again while travelling to yet another prison camp.

PRISONER OF WAR Over the next few months, Frank and Judy were moved from one prison camp to another and then once again, fate stepped in. The pair found themselves face to face with an old adversary — the original Camp Commandant from Medan who had wanted Judy dead. Furious, possibly because of the trick that had been played on him, and seeing Judy still alive and well, he ordered the dog to be killed. But that was not all. He also demanded that the prisoners should eat her! It didn’t look good for Judy or Frank.

However, by this time, the war was not going well for the Japanese and the camp soldiers, possibly fearing the future, didn’t carry out the sentence. Judy’s luck had rescued her yet again!

With the end of WWII, Frank Williams was finally released and was ordered home to Britain, but he was determined that Judy should go with him — and that’s exactly what happened.

In Britain, Judy became quite a celebrity and her status was enhanced when she was invited to the Returned British Prisoners of War Association in London and was duly registered as the only dog member. She was also awarded the Dickin Medal — the British animal medal which is equivalent to the British Victoria Cross, the highest decoration given to any member of the armed forces.

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The medal had the following engraving: “For magnificent courage and endurance in Japanese prison camps which helped to maintain morale among her fellow prisoners, and also for saving many lives through her intelligence and watchfulness.”

In 1948, Judy accompanied Frank to Africa to begin a new life, but two years later she went missing. She was tracked down to a native’s hut, but she was now very ill. She had developed a tumor and sadly had to be put to sleep during February 1950. Frank Williams arranged for Judy to be buried near his African home and had a bronze plaque specially made for her grave, detailing all her heroic acts.

THE EXHIBITION One of the earliest dogs listed in the exhibition is a white short-haired Terrier called Bobbie, who accompanied a British regiment to India during the Afghan war of 1879. He later got a medal commemorating the Afghan campaign, and it was presented to him by no less a figure than Queen Victoria herself! But dogs, which have taken part in more recent conflicts, are also represented. There is the story of Rats, a mongrel who achieved fame when he became a companion to British army units that recently patrolled dangerous areas of Northern Ireland.

The Dickin Medal is also on display. This prestigious medal was won by a dog called ‘Buster’ who uncovered a hidden stash of weapons and explosives in Iraq.

Artefacts are also part of the exhibits and include a specially designed parachute harness and a rather gruesome “explosives” collar. (from it’s a dogs life magazine)

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Agility Results Leanne & Eisha did well in Agility on 6/8/2011 at Schnauzer Club judge Dr L Hammer • JDX 2nd place Q • AD 2nd place.

• Gamblers 2nd place • Snooker 3rd place Charnie & Ollie did well at Newcastle at the weekend too • Charnie and Ollie got a JDX pass and Q

Obedience Results Obedience results from Bill Sweeney and his girls at Mudgee for a 3 day trial • Friday UD Ring Marla was 1st on 194 points • Friday UD Ring Elsa was 4th on 182 points • Saturday UD Ring Marla was 1st on 185 points • Saturday UDX Ring Marla was 1st on 189 • Sunday UD Ring Elsa was 1st on 193 points • Saturday UD Ring Marla was 3rd on 186 points

“What? You told me to ‘sit’ and I’m sitting.”

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The Mystery Mutt MEMBERS’ GUESSING COMPETITION No. 12

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Who am I

he origin of this breed is a bit of a mystery, there seems to be little doubt that they are closely related to other spitz dogs; in fact, it is widely thought that the spitz breeds are descended from this dog. They probably came from Mongolia and Manchuria, where their meat was once a delicacy and their fur was used for clothing, then introduced to China. Centuries ago they were used to guard the temples against evil spirits. The dog was also used as a hunting dog by the aristocrats, a guard dog against intruders, sled and cart pullers and as watchdogs. It first arrived in Britain in 1780.

The dog is a short, compact squarely built dog. The tail is curled over the back. The inside of the mouth and the tongue are blue/black in colour. They have a short, abundant and dense coat.

They move with a stilted and stiff legged gait.

The breed comes in a wide range of different colours, cream/white, fawn, red, blue and black.

Dogs measure 48-56cms at the withers and weigh between 26 and 32kgs. Bitches measure 4651cms at the withers and weigh between 20 and 25kgs.

The dog is naturally an aloof dog and can be stubborn with it. They can become attached to one person and do have a tendency to snap or bite if they feel they or their owner is threatened.

They may look like a cuddly teddy bear but they are not. They are relatively quiet dogs that also make good guards. As long as they are introduced to cats and other household pets when young, problems can be prevented.

The breed is relatively easy to train but they like to know what they are doing and the reason for it. They are very clean dogs and are therefore very easy to housetrain. They do have a tendency to be stubborn and need to be trained by someone who knows what they are doing. They must be socialised from a very early age as they can become willful and unmanageable otherwise.

As a breed they are quite biddable but are not renowned for their great obedience.

WHO AM I? Last months mystery mutt was a Chow Chow

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would like to take this opportunity to thank the companies and members who sponsor the Newsletter as without you we would not have one and I know people out there are enjoying it and waiting for the next issue.

I would like to introduce a new sponsor Kate who sells beautiful and different dog collars. She also washes and clips dogs, as well as walks and feed them when their human Mum or Dad can’t get home or is away for a few days. So, have a look at her web site and see what she has to offer members.

Some of you will already know her from Dog Trial both Agility and Obedience she has a Boxer called Tyson so welcome Kate and a great big thank you from me to you all including Pets and Ponds, Warren and Claire, the Bush Doctor and Mosher’s Business, as well as my sponsor a page sponsors… oh and Brett! Thanks heaps!

Australian Kelpie Facts Personality: The Kelpie is an alert, active and friendly dog who’s devoted to his family. He’s also highly intelligent, eager to please and devoted to work.

Suitable for: An active person or family who enjoys training and spending time with their dog. The Kelpie is a devoted one-man or one-family dog and will expect to be included in the family outings!

Favourite activities: The Kelpie loves activity and enjoys flyball, agility, obedience and herding the sheep on the farm. He’ll need to be obedience-trained from a young age but will learn things pretty quickly.

Backyard requirements: The Kelpie is a true working dog and will thrive on a large property, but he’ll adapt to a large backyard as long as he has plenty of mental stimulation, such as daily walks and games. He won’t take kindly to being left in the backyard and will quickly become destructive if bored or ignored.

Watchdog qualities: While the Kelpie is a friendly breed, he can be protective of his family and property and will bark at strangers or any unusual happenings on his property.

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A Dog Called Wanda Some people wait a lifetime for a miracle…

But we raise them… one puppy at a time.

Beautiful and quirky Companion Dog, Wanda, has made paw prints on the heart of three year old, Jordan forever.

Wanda lends a helping paw and opens the door to a more independent life for Jordan, who suffers with muscular dystrophy. Wanda is there to pick toys Jordan has dropped, she is there to open and close the fridge, drawers and doors and she is there as Jordan’s best friend, providing companionship and love. She makes Jordan smile with just a wag of her tail.

“Wanda has been fantastic. She gives Jordan more independence because when she’s playing or drops things, Wanda is there to help her,” Natalie, Jordan’s mum said.

“Having a dog is just so exciting and fun for the whole family and Wanda makes life so much better… Wanda has settled in beautifully to our family and has made that inseparable bond with Jordan that is forever,” Natalie said.

It takes two years and $25,000 to train an Assistance Dog and without regular government funding, Assistance Dogs Australia really relies on the generosity of the Australian community and the Australian media to get involved and raise funds and awareness for

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our plight. By getting involved this Dogtober, people across the country can help Assistance Dogs Australia raise more dogs like Wanda to help people with physical disabilities. These dogs perform everyday tasks that people with physical disabilities find difficult or impossible to achieve – tasks like opening and closing doors, pressing the button at the traffic lights, alert barking if their recipient is in trouble, paying the cashier at the shops, pick up the phone or even unload the washing machine. With your supPAWt in the month of Dogtober, Assistance Dogs Australia believes we can help give freedom and independence to more Australians like Jordan.

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Dog Trivia…

• Because of the fact that male collies retain a thicker summer coat than females, all dogs to play the role of Lassie have been male; the thicker coat looks better on television.

• The phrase: dog days of summer” refer to the ancient Roman belief that Sirius, the Dog Star, added heat to the sun during summer’s peak. The period from July 3rd to August 11th was called dies caniculares or “days of the dog” • When you feel dog-tired at night, it may be because you’ve growled all day long!

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ctober 2/3 State Titles - Obedience trial Erskine Park. Springwood Agility Trial 17th October at Lomatia Park. Dogtober 13th October Halloween night. Come along dressed up you and your dog and join in the fun. Christmas Presentation Night 8th December

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A Dog’s Dish FIDO’S FAVOURITE TREATS Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats ¹⁄₃ cup margarine or butter 1 cup boiling water ³⁄₄ cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons chicken or beef instant bullion ¹⁄₂ cup milk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 egg, beaten 2 cups white or wheat flour

Directions: • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

• Grease cookie sheets.

• In large bowl combine rolled oats, margarine and water.

• Let stand for 10 minutes.

• Stir in cornmeal, sugar, bullion, I can’t wait to taste these treats. milk, cheese and egg.

They’ve got to taste better than • Mix well. my nose. And yet, I keep licking.

• Add flour 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition to form stiff dough.

• On floured surface, knead in remaining flour until dough is

smooth and no longer sticky, 3 to 4 minutes.

• Roll or pat out dough to ¹⁄₂ inch thickness; cut with cookie cutter.

• Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.

• Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.

• Cool completely.

• Store loosely covered.

• Makes 3 ¹⁄₂ dozen large biscuits.

HOME MADE BONE BONANZA Ingredients: ¹⁄₂ lb. ground beef, uncooked ¹⁄₄ cup chicken broth ¹⁄₃ cup mashed black beans ¹⁄₃ cup cottage cheese 1

tsp. soy sauce

Directions: • Combine ground meat and chicken broth in a bowl.

• Add the black beans and cottage cheese.

• Add soy sauce.

• Mix all of the ingredients together thoroughly.

• Mold the mixture into bone shapes and place on a cookie sheet.

• Bake for 45 minutes in a 180 degree oven.

• Let cool.

SOFT DOGGIE COOKIES Ingredients: 3 (2 ¹⁄₂ oz. each) jars of baby food; either beef or chicken ¹⁄₄ cup Dry milk powder ¹⁄₄ cup Wheat germ or cream of wheat

Directions: • Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix well.

• Roll into small balls and place on well-greased cookie sheet.

• Flatten slightly with a fork.

• Bake in preheated 350F oven for 15 minutes until brown.

• Cool on wire rack.

• Refrigerate to keep fresh or freeze.

Great for older dogs with teeth problems.

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Dog Of The Month?

If this photo shows your dog and you claim it at the table by the end of the month from Ella, Leanne or Wally, you can then pick a small gift out of our raffle box.

DISCLAIMER PLEASE NOTE: News, views and opinions in this newsletter are those of the correspondent’s and not necessarily those of the club, editor, committee and publicity officer.

The Springwood District Dog Training club INC reserves the right of rejection of material.