tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11730185317478438052024-02-07T00:48:58.438-08:00Zoe's CouchReflections on life with animalsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182555947872651926noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173018531747843805.post-62503293456115886352017-04-05T14:39:00.000-07:002017-04-05T22:12:20.585-07:00Avoiding Pet Un-Friendly HotelsThere’s
nothing worse than arriving at your hotel after a long stressful day of
traveling only to find out that the hotel facilities and polices were
misleading. It’s at that moment that you have to make the choice to pack up and
leave or live with the lie. In both cases you probably have to shell out
additional money which is your punishment for trusting their ads instead of
acting like Sherlock Holmes. There are many areas where hotels exaggerate or
mislead their clientele, but my particular quandary and most recent disruption
refers to hotel’s “pet friendly” policies.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">McKayla enjoying the beach in De Haan, Belgium</td></tr>
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My husband and I planned a trip to visit Brussels and the Belgian coast
along with our 90lb German Shepard, McKayla. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As the designated travel agent, I did the
normal research, scanning reviews on booking.com and TripAdvisor before
settling on the Courtyard Brussels EU and the Hotel Mercure Oostende.
Both hotels were presented as pet friendly and as we are familiar with both
chains, I didn’t hesitate to reserve a room. It wasn’t until about a week
before that a friend told me about her painful experience with so called pet
friendly hotels in Brussels, how she wasn’t allowed to leave her dogs
unattended at any time, and the hassle the hotel management gave her. Not
wishing to encounter the same problems, I quickly called both hotels to inquire
about the specifics of their pet friendly policy.</div>
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After
speaking with the receptionists, I disappointingly discovered that both hotels
had similar strict policies that typically mislead pet owners, like myself, to
believe that our pets will be treated as members of the family. The Marriott
does not allow guests to leave the hotel without their dogs, and the Mercure
does not allow guests to leave their rooms without their dogs. So at least at
the Marriott we would be allowed to eat breakfast in the hotel and leave our
dog unaccompanied in the room, but the Mercure told us that we would have to
bring our dog with us to the breakfast dining area. </div>
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Please tell
me how these policies are considered pet friendly? As pet owners traveling with
our senior dog, taking McKayla with us 24/7 is unrealistic and unreasonable. As
a general consensus, in my opinion, which is shared by other pet owners, hotels
with strict policies such as these should not call themselves pet friendly, but
instead “pet tolerant”. Going on vacation should reduce stress not increase it.
If hotels are worried about damage or barking then they should simply prohibit
animals from residing in the hotel instead of misleading you to think that they
will accommodate you when they won’t. Needless to say we avoided this
disastrous headache by canceling both reservations and booking a TRUE pet
friendly place that would welcome all of us. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Family photo by <a href="http://www.lisbethganerphotography.com/" target="_blank">Lisbeth Ganer Photography</a></td></tr>
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Last year I
wrote an article on the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brie-witherspoon/home-sweet-dog-house-finding-a-residence-for-the-well-traveled-pet_b_10296004.html" target="_blank">pet friendly policies of the Sofitel Luxembourg Le Grand Ducal</a>, and based on this decided to book the Sofitel Brussels Le Louise, and
B&B Villa Verde in De Haan. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sofitel Brussels Le Louise lounge area</td></tr>
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The Sofitel
Brussels Le Louise is a 5-star accommodation and has no qualms about accepting pets of
all kinds and sizes. The concierge is responsible for assisting the guests with
any special requests, and constantly go out of their way to please. For
example, we normally mix in fish or meat with McKayla’s dry food but forgot to
bring some. I ordered a piece of plain salmon with no seasoning from room
service and there were no issues when I mentioned that it was for our dog. The
hotel grounds are beautifully designed and dogs are allowed in most of the
common areas of the hotel. Special requests like dog walking can be met, the
hotel has signs to place on the doors to let the staff know when dogs are
inside, and they also gave us the code to the elevator to access the ground
floor instead of having to use the escalator. I spent time talking with the
concierge, who was extremely nice, about the different types of animals the
hotel had welcomed over the years, clients unique requests, and other funny
stories. Upon our departure he presented us with a lovely goodbye letter and
gift basket with toys and treats for McKayla. I was truly touched. Overall our
stay was better than expected and I wouldn’t hesitate to book again or
recommend it to any pet owners visiting Brussels. The Sofitel Brussels Le Louise is a
true pet friendly hotel. They believe that pets are part of the family, treat
them as such, and never hesitate to lend a hand. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Letter from the Sofitel Brussels Le Louise</td></tr>
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Our next
stop was the lovely city of De Haan on the Belgian coast. Before booking Villa
Verde, I checked with the owners to make sure that dogs were permitted to stay
unattended in the room, and they assured me that this was accepted. Upon
arrival we were surprised to find that that they had placed a blanket, water
bowl, and dog treats in the room for McKayla. The hotel was fantastic, the room
spacious with an enormous soaking tub in the center, private terrace
overlooking the city, and the location was right in the city center just 10
minutes’ walk from the beach. The owners were extremely nice and took the time
to point out walking trails and dog friendly beach locations. The only
disappointment was the fact that they were fully booked when we opted to stay
an extra night. Their hospitality was genuine, we highly recommend this B&B
and will definitely be back in the future. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blanket, dog bowl, and treats provided by B&B Villa Verde</td></tr>
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In my
opinion, pet owners do not go looking for hotels to intentionally destroy, so
it’s insulting to be treated as such. In our case, and many of the pet owners
that we know, we bring our pets along because we want them to enjoy the
vacation just as we intend to. That being said, if you have a 10 year old dog
with arthritis, it’s not fair to make them walk all day long without the option
to rest quietly in the hotel room just because the hotel is afraid of potential
damage or claim there are security risks. There are many who are traveling with
pets for the first time and may not think to ask such detailed questions.
Misleading clientele by advertising the property as pet friendly when in fact
they are just pet tolerant doesn’t benefit the guests and won’t make them want
to return. If the policies for pets are so stringent then it’s better not to
allow them at all. Pets are part of the family and if the hotel policy doesn’t
embrace this belief then they shouldn’t label themselves as pet friendly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182555947872651926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173018531747843805.post-62975155395302356282017-03-27T14:24:00.000-07:002017-03-28T02:12:30.239-07:00Dog Assisted Coaching<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>The beginning of <a href="http://dolcevita-comfortdogs.lu/indexUK.html" target="_blank">Dolce Vita Comfort Dogs</a></b></div>
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During her five years of Psychology studies, and after getting her Masters in Psychology, Natascha Van der Eecken still felt like something was missing. Natascha was 10 when she got her first dog, Loona, and the unconditional love, profound moments of joy, and feelings of comfort that she experienced with Loona forever changed her. <br />
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"I always felt there was something missing during the courses, and for me that was the impact, the positive influence of animals and more specifically of dogs, on human health.</blockquote>
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I had my first dog when I was 10 years old, Loona, and I learned a lot from her. She gave me comfort, love, she was there in bad and good moments, so that's where I realized what an impact an animal can have on your life."</blockquote>
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<b>Solution focused approach</b></div>
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After finishing her studies, Natascha searched for alternative Psychological methods as opposed to simply practicing the more classical Psychology. She focuses on the present and future more than analyzing the past, and in most cases, a few coaching sessions are often enough. <br />
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"There are really a large range of psychotherapies, but I like it when it's solution focused. I prefer to focus on the present and the future, so I'm not only going to look at what is the problem, but what are you good in, what are your resources, and how can we make it better now and for the future more than really analyzing everything that happened in the past years." </blockquote>
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<b>The dog's role</b> </div>
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Natascha's dog assisted coaching practice is for adults and children, and in either case the dogs can have a passive or active role. A<b> passive role</b> means that a dog is psychically present in the room during the sessions, but does not interact much with the client. Some people feel more comfortable when there is a dog present that they can pet, and it's also proven scientifically that a dog's presence has an influence on physiological matters such as a person's heart rate. In most of Natascha's sessions, the client's prefer that the dog has an <b>active role</b>, and are then asked to perform a task with the dog. The task can be anything from taking a walk with the dog outside on a trail, on or off leash, or in the case of children, Natascha may ask them to teach her dog a trick.<br />
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For example, a client with a tendency to be a perfectionist is asked to take the dog for a trail walk. Because the client is doing their best to try and perform the task as perfectly as possible, Natascha observes that the task is becoming increasingly difficult and stressful for the client and dog. After the task is over, Natascha would then begin the conversation by asking the client how they think the task went, giving her observations that trying to perfect the task seemed to cause stress and difficulty, and asking if this trait and feelings are something they recognize in their daily life.<br />
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"I look at what the person does and ask them how they think it went and then give my observations. I always try to make a link between what happens in the session and the daily life of the person". </blockquote>
Getting children to express their feelings can be challenging, therefore one approach Natascha uses is asking them to teach her dog a trick. This tends to have a positive impact on their self esteem when they see that they were successful. Natascha also has emotion balls (happy, sad, mad, etc.). The child is asked to throw the balls and whichever one the dog returns with is the emotion they discuss first.<br />
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"It's a way to start to communicate with the child or adult. I say to the child that I am sad when this or this happens..., my dog, she is sad when this or this happens..., and when do you feel sad? It's a way to start a conversation by playing with children. A lot of children don't can't express what they really feel in words. So my approach is also experience based, I want them to do things and experience how it is with alternatives". </blockquote>
<b>Using a dog's character as an opportunity to gain insight </b><br />
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Natascha has three different dogs with distinctive personalities. They are trained in basic obedience, but they did not receive any special training for their dog assisted coaching role. The dogs are simply themselves and Natascha uses the reaction of her dogs to interpret how the clients are feeling and focuses on this link of communication. In her view, having the perfect dog does not allow her to gain the insight she needs in order to help her clients. For example, if a client is asking the dog to jump, and the dog refuses, then she can use this as an opportunity to gain insight by asking her client how this refusal to perform a task made them feel. But if she were to train her dogs to jump on command, then this approach wouldn't work.<br />
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"Dogs react on how we feel and they are very sensitive, they feel our
emotions before we do, mostly. I really use the character of my dogs,
they are very different. I see what the dog does, I see what the person
does, and I ask questions about it and try to make links to the
difficulties they experience".</blockquote>
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<b>Types of <a href="http://dolcevita-comfortdogs.lu/servicesUK.html" target="_blank">services</a> </b><br />
<ul>
<li>Coaching (adults and children)</li>
<li>Dog assisted coaching (adults and children)</li>
<li>Assertiveness training with a therapy dog</li>
<li>Sessions to reduce fear of dogs (adults and children) </li>
<li>Child & Dog Workshops </li>
<li>Assertiveness training for children</li>
<li>Visitor dog</li>
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Natascha offers her clients a wide range of services. If a client is not
comfortable with dogs they can simply choose normal coaching. She
also works with clients who have developed a strong fear of dogs, or
children who want to learn how to interact with dogs in a responsible
way.<br />
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"Most people who are afraid react in a certain way that makes the dog
afraid. So I teach people how to read the language of the dog and how to
behave themselves so that they don't attract the attention of the dog".</blockquote>
For those who are elderly or may be isolated and living alone,
she offers visitor dog sessions where she brings her dog to the client's
house or asks them to meet her somewhere so they can talk and spend
time with the dog.<br />
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<b>Spreading the word</b><br />
<br />
The <a href="http://dolcevita-comfortdogs.lu/indexUK.html" target="_blank">Dolce Vita Comfort Dogs website</a> has been online since November 2016, so the business is very new. As dog assisted coaching is a new concept in Luxembourg, Natascha is reaching out to medical professionals and introducing her business in hopes of spreading the word. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182555947872651926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173018531747843805.post-91156793339732954272016-12-19T00:02:00.001-08:002016-12-19T06:57:40.940-08:00Crème de la Crème: The Future of Pet FurnitureHow do you define luxury, and under what circumstances will you allow yourself to splurge? Is it during the holiday season, birthdays, vacations, or on pets? No matter what the case may be, purchasing the crème de la crème provides a sense of reward and accomplishment.<br />
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Chase Stehr, is the CEO of <a href="http://www.ultramodernpet.com/" target="_blank">Ultra Modern Pet</a>, which provides chic, modern, and even technologically innovative pet furniture. <a href="http://www.petopia.eu/" target="_blank">Petopia's </a>interview questionnaire takes a closer look at the uniqueness of Ultra Modern Pet, and their definition of modern luxury.<b> </b><br />
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<b>1. What was the inspiration behind starting Ultra Modern Pet?</b><br />
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I have very modern taste and when I adopted my Westie puppy, Mikey, three years ago, I was looking for dog bowls and a dog bed to fit the modern, minimalist look of my condo. I found there were very few options out there. And most which I did find, which were advertised as modern, could hardly be classified as such. So I decided to start my own business creating pet furniture and products that were truly modern under the brand modern.PET and creating the storefront Ultra Modern Pet from which to sell them. I’ve since collaborated with many other private designers spanning six continents, and Ultra Modern Pet has quickly grown to become the world’s #1 outlet for cutting edge pet furniture and products.</blockquote>
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<b>2. How did the end cost or market price of the final product affect the innovation and design of the luxury furniture?</b><br />
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I first had to do market research on various types of items and see what price range high-end products of that type were selling for, then use that as a base to determine the types of materials which could be used. I didn’t want to create products so costly to make that they would have to be sold at a price far outside of most people’s reach. Luxury isn’t as important to me as modern design. </blockquote>
<b>3. What is your customer satisfaction rating for people that purchase Ultra Modern Pet products?</b><br />
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The feedback has been very positive. I’m always receiving emails from customers who love their new dog bed or cat house.</blockquote>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ultramodernpet.com/rainforest-terrarium" target="_blank">"Bipod" an app controled terrarium</a></td></tr>
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<b>4. What makes Ultra Modern Pet competitive in the sales of luxury pet furniture? How did you differentiate yourself from others in the market?</b><br />
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First, as mentioned, a lot of the pet furniture whether in store or online marketed as “modern” are merely traditional items using that word as a marketing ploy. Ultra Modern Pet is the only pet retailer which can say that not just 50% or 70%, but 100% of its products are truly of either modern or contemporary design.<br />
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Second, being a strong animal advocate, I wanted to accomplish more with my business than just generate profit. Therefore, a large percentage the of profits made off every item sold goes to animal charity. The primary charity Ultra Modern Pet supports is <a href="https://www.farmsanctuary.org/" target="_blank">Farm Sanctuary</a> because fighting factory farming through awareness, legislation and animal rescue is a very important cause to me as the thought of millions of farm animals spending their whole lives, from birth until death, suffering, is horrifying. And I think it’s important to our customers, knowing that part of their purchase is being used to help animals in need.<br />
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Third, what gives Ultra Modern Pet the biggest edge is uniqueness. When I started this business I wanted to offer people a large selection of products which were extremely creative in design and truly unique from anything else out there. For example, we now have the largest online selection of custom luxury dog houses, which come in both indoor and outdoor models and a variety of either contemporary or mid-century modern designs. From the fashion-forward Stiletto cat tree to the tribal Zulu Hut cat bed, from the Asian-inspired Seoul dog house to the mesmerizing jellyfish and seahorse aquariums, few words can better describe our products than unique.</blockquote>
<b>5. What were the essential quality and luxury features that were considered a mandatory basis for some of the designs?</b><br />
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Every product is made of high quality materials and construction. Common materials used are chrome, acrylic, wood, faux leather and faux fur. And other than for the molding of some acrylic items, none of the products are manufactured in a factory, but are hand-made by me and my designers. </blockquote>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ultramodernpet.com/dog-treadmill" target="_blank">"dogPACER" dog tredmill starting at $470</a></td></tr>
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<b>6. What was the 1st piece of furniture in the luxury line, and how long did the design and prototype testing phase take before it was ready to launch?</b><br />
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The very first item created was the Mini Scoop. The Mini Scoop is an
acrylic dome shaped pet bed with a faux fur cushion in eight color
combinations. The design planning, ordering materials, testing and
initial construction took about three months from conception to being
available for sale. The next products in my line were the Dalmatian
Daybed and Leather Lounger which are magnetic pet beds also geared
towards cats and small dogs. These took almost as long. These three beds
along with my four personally designed pet feeders is what I launched
modern.PET and Ultra Modern Pet with<b>.</b></blockquote>
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<b>7. When the designs are being created, what is the intended lifetime expectancy of the luxury pet furniture?</b><br />
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The lifetime expectancy greatly varies as I have several different types of products. For instance, you’ll likely want to replace the dog bowl much sooner than you will the cat condo. But in general, they last longer than typical pet furniture on the market due to their quality custom construction and the durable materials used.</blockquote>
<b>8. Is there a warranty period?</b><br />
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This also depends on the item. We accept returns on some smaller items but are unable to for most due to their size. Most of our items are large and can be quite heavy, especially the dog houses and cat trees, which often are quite expensive to ship. Also, many items are imported from our designers around the world, some as far as South Africa and Russia. So for this reason we do not offer returns or warranties on most items. </blockquote>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ultramodernpet.com/stiletto-cat-tree" target="_blank">"Stiletto" cat tree 24" (w) x 58" (d) x 50" (h) $725</a></td></tr>
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<b>9. What is next for Ultra Modern Pet?</b><br />
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The plan is to further expand the modern.PET brand of dog houses, Bowhouse is the latest addition. And I was recently contacted by Petco. They’re interested in featuring several of our dog houses as their luxury line which is pretty exciting.<br />
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We’re also going to start delving deeper into pet tech. This is a brand new area which is getting very big, very fast. Technology is rapidly advancing even in the pet industry. Currently Ultra Modern Pet offers some pretty unique products like a dog game console and pet video phone, but we’re looking to get a lot more cool stuff in. So expect to see much more pet tech in the coming years.</blockquote>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ultramodernpet.com/cleverpet-dog-games" target="_blank">"Cleverpet" dog game console and learning device $300</a></td></tr>
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<b>10. Do you consider your products to be sustainable in the market for the next 5 years? Or is there a continuing need for restyling or redesign?</b><br />
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I definitely expect them to be sustainable five years from now, primarily because of the whole concept of my business.. ultra modern. These designs will be fresh and contemporary whether five or fifteen years from now. There will be no need to redesign because these designs will never be out-dated. They will grow though, and more designs will be added. But the whole concept of “ultra modern” is one step ahead of current trends, one step into the future. It will always be considered futuristic design, no matter the time period. This is summed up in our motto… ultra mödern pet :: the future of pet furniture. </blockquote>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182555947872651926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173018531747843805.post-21416374745915478682016-11-26T10:13:00.001-08:002016-11-26T10:13:58.706-08:00Little Kids and Their Big DogsI consider life to be truly remarkable when an event that started out as a coincidence, turns into destiny. At least that's what happened to photographer <a href="http://www.greatdane.photography/" target="_blank">Andy Seliverstoff</a>.<br />
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Andy has always had a passion and love for dogs, especially large breeds, and got his first dog, a Saint Bernard, over 25 years ago. After the dog passed away, Andy couldn't imagine life without another 4-legged companion, which is how he ended up with his first Great Dane. Together they started taking part in and photographing dog shows first in Europe, then around the world. This new found hobby grew quickly, and before Andy knew it, more than 10 years had flown by.<br />
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Then in Summer 2016, the coincidence occurred. Good friends of Andy asked if he would professionally photograph their 2-year old daughter, Alice. Andy agreed, and they decided to conduct the shoot in a well known park. As it just so happened the couple also brought along their <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Dane" target="_blank">Great Dane</a>, Sean, who ended up becoming part of the photo shoot. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2-year old Alice and her Great Dane, Sean</td></tr>
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On a separate occasion, Andy photographed another friend's gentle and sociable <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newfoundland_(dog)" target="_blank">Newfoundland Dog</a>, Ringo, with the strong desire to capture the communication between children and dogs.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3-year old, Fedor, and Newfoundland, Ringo</td></tr>
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After the two photo shoots with Alice and Sean, Fedor and Ringo, Andy decided to post the photos on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GDChronicles" target="_blank">his Facebook page</a>. What he wasn't prepared for was the astounding and touching reaction that came from his audience. Friends and strangers both loved the photos, and appreciation quickly turned into requests. It was then that Andy realized that such a small coincidence had turned into destiny, and decided to continue his new project, <b>Little Kids and Their Big Dogs</b>.<br />
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Photographing children, especially children so young, comes with it's own unique set of challenges that have to be cleverly overcome. For example, when Andy was asked to photograph Alexandra and her harlequin Great Dane, he and her mother were both struggling to find ways to calm the capricious 2-year old. As it just so happened, Alexandra loved to play with electronics, and when her mother handed her a small compact camera, she started playing the game "photographer" taking pictures of her dog as the model. It was then that Andy went to work to capture these energetic, intriguing, and interactive moments of fun between dog and child.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2-year old, Alexandra, and her harlequin Great Dane, Zara</td></tr>
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As the series continued to grow, Andy chose to start varying his approach. 3-year old Lisa and 4 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonberger" target="_blank">Leonberger Dogs </a>was the first session where more than one dog took part.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3-year old, Lisa, and Leonberger Dogs</td></tr>
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Andy also conducted action shoots to again capture the communication, love, and joy between children and animals while playing sports.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Young boy with 4 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bracco_Italiano" target="_blank">Bracco Italiano Dogs</a></td></tr>
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I first came across these photos on Facebook, and as a dog owner, instantly fell in love with their beauty and eloquent innocence. Curious to know more about the photographer and inspiration behind these photos, Petopia contacted Andy for an interview. <br />
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"The main priority for this
photography series wasn't just to make a beautiful photo, but to achieve
and show communication and condition of contact between child and
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Andy recalled the exact date that the series began, 24 July, 2016. The locations for the photo shoots are all natural places where the models usually walk with their dogs. In the future Andy would love to photograph a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komondor" target="_blank">Komondor,</a> which is a Hungarian sheepdog, but also many more large breeds. He is, however, cautious about photographing Terrier breeds with children, unless the child grew up with the dog. A common re-occurrence Andy is noticing is that families do not often introduce large breed dogs when they have small children, the exception being that the child was born into a family that already had a large breed dog. More often then not the children have grown up and moved away when the dogs join the family. So in these cases where owners still would like to participate in the series and request to have a photo shoot, they are instead bringing their grandchildren or children of friends and acquaintances, and therefore the dogs and children are already familiar.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2-year old, Anechka, and her <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogue_de_Bordeaux" target="_blank">Dogue de Bordeaux</a></td></tr>
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Andy is still in the beginning stages of this new chapter in his life, and is excited about the prospects to come. His plan is to take enough photos of children and large breed dogs to one day publish a book called "One Hundred Little Kids and Their Big Dogs".<br />
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"The work with this series is at the beginning. I hope to capture and present the maximum number of representatives of large breed dogs. The love to dogs and children makes people better!" </blockquote>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182555947872651926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173018531747843805.post-89667612632963756092016-11-19T02:59:00.002-08:002016-11-19T07:31:38.781-08:00Everyone Deserves A Party: Organizing Events for People and Pets<div class="gmail-m-5621871144940466427msolistparagraph" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
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When you envision a birthday party what do you see? A
cake, balloons, party hats, and a room full of your closest friends, right? Well
when the almost 2-year old Border Collie, Baillie, was asked the same question,
her answer was identical. </div>
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Nancy Wendt is the founder of the party planning company,
<a href="https://thepartyville.com/" target="_blank">The Party Ville</a>. And while her agenda is to party, she doesn’t limit her clientele
only to those with two feet. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For her dog
Baillie’s 2<sup>nd</sup> Birthday, Nancy planned and hosted a dog party. Friends
of Baillie and their owners were invited, dog and human cake and refreshments
were served, handmade decorations for the ballerina theme added the perfect touch
of elegance, and a great time was had by all. </div>
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For the most part, people consider parties a human only
event, and never even consider partying with their pets. But in the USA and
Latin America, this mindset has already begun to change. Nancy has started her
company in Luxembourg, and hopes that over time the thought of having a dog
party will become second nature, like a housewarming party or a wedding.
Petopia was intrigued by such a creative and original idea, and thought that
sharing the experience with others could help jump-start the trend. After attending
Baillie’s 2<sup>nd</sup> Birthday, Petopia interviewed Nancy to learn more about
the source of her inspiration and her envisioned future for The Party Ville. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photo-gallery-the-party-ville/" target="_blank">Handmade decorations added elegance to the dining setup for the dog owners</a></td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">When did you
start your company and what inspired you?</b></div>
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I started planning parties when I was 17 back in high
school and once I moved to Luxembourg I continued doing it while writing about
it at <a href="https://thepartyville.com/2016/08/25/pastels-wedding/" target="_blank">The Party Ville blog</a>. However in 2016 after losing my full time job, I
decided to try to do the party planning as a business, and so far it’s looking
very promising. I now have a small team and each day we get more and more party
requests!</div>
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What inspired me to create The Party Ville was the
possibility to create moments of happiness with decorated theme parties, while
taking care of the environment. After planning and decorating parties for 5 years
in Luxembourg, I had collected a big amount of party supplies that I wouldn't
want to get rid of, so I decided to plan parties for other people and to reuse
as many party supplies as possible and replicate that feeling of happiness with
more people. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">In your opinion,
what differentiates you the most from other event planning companies?</b></div>
I think there are many things that differentiate The
Party Ville from other event planning companies, one of them is, for example,
that we own a large inventory of party supplies available for rent so there is
less waste and we can reuse the things allowing our prices to be very
attractive.
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Another fact that differentiates us is that we love to
create things on our own, we do a lot of crafting and handmade decorations,
which gives us flexibility to adapt to each client's needs and create original
parties. <a href="https://thepartyville.com/2016/08/20/circus-party/" target="_blank">Click here to see Circus Party photos</a></div>
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Finally at The Party Ville we use as much Eco-friendly
materials as possible such as bamboo, wood, paper, etc. For us it is important
to take care of our environment, so we choose carefully our products to offer
the best quality to our clients. And as we want to share our favorite party
products with as many people as possible, we decided to open a party shop in
Luxembourg city from February 2017!</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">How did you come
up with the idea of including “dog parties” into your business?</b></div>
Well it just came from a personal need, after getting
our dog Baillie, we started to meet a lot of dog owners and our dog made a lot
of dog friends. My husband and I made a lot of new dog owners friends and we
thought it was a good idea to celebrate our dog's first birthday with them,
after all The Party Ville, it's all about celebrating important moments in
life in a creative way, so we thought if we can customize parties for kids and
adults, why not also customize parties for dogs? <br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What other types
of events do you plan and which type is your most popular?</b></div>
We do practically all types of events from weddings,
adults parties, baby showers, kids parties, company parties, baptisms, to dog
parties. I guess when it is about celebrating special moments there is no
limit, as long as we can use our creativity to create a memorable party. So far
the theme parties have been the most popular, as it leaves us room to decorate
and transform a place into the desired theme.
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What do you enjoy
most about party planning? </b></div>
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I love many things about party planning, I guess this is
why I have been doing it for over 10 years. But if I could choose the top 2
things I love the most, I would say that one of them is the feeling of creating
something from scratch while making a wish come true, transforming an empty
room into a theme, it could be a circus, a winter wonderland, a tropical
paradise, etc. The second thing I love the most is to be able to make people
happy, to transform their wishes into reality and put a smile on their face, I
love exceeding their expectations and creating a nice memory of an important
moment in their life.</div>
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What was your
inspiration behind the ballerina theme for Baillie’s party?</b><br />
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For the ballerina theme party for Baillie, I was
inspired first by the color of her pink nose, I knew I wanted something pink,
because it would match perfectly with her nose. I wanted to create first of all
a dog costume that would be both comfortable and pretty, so I had the idea of
creating a dog tutu, as I already had done some for little girls. From
there came the idea to do a ballerina dog party.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Do you think that
dog parties are something that can become a trend or popular in Luxembourg?</b></div>
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Dog parties are getting more and more popular in the USA
and other Latin American countries, so I don't see why they wouldn't be popular
in Luxembourg as well. After all I think that Luxembourg is a very dog friendly
country and people seem to have money and time to take good care of their dogs,
it’s just that I think that they might never had thought of the idea of
celebrating their dog's birthday with a dog party. But if they have a small
community of dog owners and their dogs are friendly with other dogs I don't see
a reason why they shouldn't celebrate together!</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">How many dogs
were at Baillie’s 2<sup>nd</sup> birthday and the breeds?</b></div>
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At Baillie’s 2<sup>nd</sup> birthday party we had around
10 dogs that were all friendly with each other. We had a Golden Retriever, Pug,
French bulldog, Beagle, Bichon Frise, Shetland Sheepdog, two Belgian Tervuren shepherds,
and Baillie, who is a Border Collie.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What would you say
to people considering having a dog party in the future?</b></div>
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I would tell them go for it, it is so much fun and if
your dog is so special for you why not celebrate together? Just gather your dog
lover friends and have some fun!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photo-gallery-the-party-ville/" target="_blank">Dog biscuits were given away as party favors</a></td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What was the type
of dog cake that you served?</b></div>
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For this year's dog party we created a water based ice
dog cake and the dogs loved it. The idea came after seeing how much Baillie
loved ice pops. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photo-gallery-the-party-ville/" target="_blank">Cupcakes and meringue drops were prepared for the dog owners</a></td></tr>
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<div class="gmail-m-5621871144940466427msolistparagraph" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What other dog
parties have you planned in the past and what were the themes?</b></div>
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Another dog birthday party I planned was in red and blue
with the theme of paws, it was very similar as the dogs could be together
playing with each other, however, all the decorations were made with dog paws
which I thought was very cute. <a href="https://thepartyville.com/2015/08/06/dog-birthday-party/" target="_blank">Click here to see pictures from Baillie's 1st Birthday party</a></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2MkdoNfBVfKI3fet1HIlXrHJEuURxRqe6LmagjQ335gOiZKQ1B2iHOe0-2lyYxdNKrCuvqJzhEWTEeSZlJ7yZ7zMpg4YGOzQU_u4i5-LXz20H1JWcHPwHF0dzUq2e7OO2WTkC7UIBSnSe/s1600/birthday+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2MkdoNfBVfKI3fet1HIlXrHJEuURxRqe6LmagjQ335gOiZKQ1B2iHOe0-2lyYxdNKrCuvqJzhEWTEeSZlJ7yZ7zMpg4YGOzQU_u4i5-LXz20H1JWcHPwHF0dzUq2e7OO2WTkC7UIBSnSe/s400/birthday+1.png" width="285" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://thepartyville.com/2015/08/06/dog-birthday-party/" target="_blank">Invitations were sent out for Baillie's 1st Birthday party</a></td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What is your
favorite type of party to plan and why?</b></div>
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I don't really have a favorite type of party to plan, as
long as it is a theme party. Theme parties are so nice because we can really
work on a concept and create something special that would bring a lot of
happiness and nice memories. <a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photo-gallery-the-party-ville/" target="_blank">Click to see more pictures from Baillie's 2nd Ballerina Birthday party</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Friendship
has many facets. The symbols that remind us of our unconditional love to one
another come in many forms. But the most common one we see, the daily reminder
of our devotion, is a ring. We wear them proudly, and in return are given a
sense of comfort and belonging. They become our pledge to our partner, to our
friend, that we will love, honor, and remember them forever. </span></div>
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years ago in Milan, Italy, four friends - Emanuele Brambilla, Giorgio Bisi, Roberto Dibenedetto, and David Dibenedetto - birthed a new idea that took the
symbolism of love to a whole new level. The group aspired to capture our
euphoric feelings of love and commitment for our pets and turn them into
tangible symbols. They created a unique jewelry brand, <a href="http://dogfever.com/en/" target="_blank">Dog Fever</a>, which designs
rings, pendants, bracelets, earrings, and more in the shape of dogs. </span></div>
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first collection was launched in 2014 and in two short years has become quite a
hit. In the beginning the team faced challenges with strategic direction and
planning, as starts-up tend to do, but were able to overcome them. They have
grown to a team of <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">seven</span> persons and have established a presence in over 160 stores across U<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">SA</span>, Australia, and Italy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As a
way to give back to the community the group started a partnership with a local
rescue organization, <a href="http://www.unacucciaperlavita.it/">Una Cuccia per
la Vita</a>, which takes care of abandoned animals across Europe. A portion of
their proceeds are donated to the organization, and they hosted events called Photo
Parties, where rescue dog owners and their dogs could have their photograph
taken by a professional fashion photographer. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sterling Silver German Shepard Earrings</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Dog
Fever currently features fifty different breeds of dogs in their jewelry
collections. And if your breed falls within one of the fifty, they offer a
unique customization capability to incorporate the characteristic features of
your dog. Their best product for customization is the classic Hug Ring, but it
is also possible to customize earrings, and other items on special request. Customers
can also have their dog’s name engraved into the ring adding another element of
personal touch. </span></div>
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by their passion and love for animals, especially dogs and cats, the Dog Fever
team’s character resembles that of a Jack Russel – bursting with energy and endless
perseverance. In October they will be launching a new advertising campaign, and
at the same time are working to design a men’s line of cufflinks, key rings,
and more to be launched in 2017. The team has also designed the brand, <a href="http://catfever.it/" target="_blank">Cat Fever</a>, and are working to combine it with Dog Fever and create a synergic union.
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with their sales director and founding father, Emanuele, he
explained that quality is one of their strongest pillars. Their individual
strengths and talents combined with years of friendship have been key elements
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sterling Silver Labrador enamelled dog tag</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">My
parents told me that I came out of the womb adoring animals, and the love affair
has continued ever sense. As a pet owner I can immediately relate to the brand
and applaud their mission. The memories that I have created over the years with
my pets will remain with me for eternity. But wearing a daily reminder, a
symbol of our eternal friendship that remains close to my heart, is something I
not only believe in, but am eager to share with the world.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Greyhound at full speed during a race</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">W</span>hen professional athletes get injured
during a game they are examined immediately. The clock stops and the fans wait
with baited breath until the athlete either gets up and rejoins the game or is
escorted off the field. Regardless of whether the injury is minor or major, the
player is thoroughly examined and treated with care. This may seem like a
normal practice and something to be expected, but when it comes to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhound_racing" target="_blank">professional racing greyhounds</a>, the empathy, compassion, and care they receive after being
injured isn’t even close to being in the same ballpark. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Christine Johnson and her husband, Chris
Procopis, have dedicated their lives to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing
racing <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">g</span>reyhounds. The idea to form such an organization began 1<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">6</span> years ago soon
after the couple had adopted their first greyhound. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Initially Chris was afraid of dogs. They
were living in New York, and had just moved to Westchester <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">C</span>ounty in 1998. Chris knew
how much Christine loved dogs, and for their one year anniversary gave her a
card that held $1 and written inside were the words “and a dog”. The caveat was
that the dog couldn’t bark, shed, drool, or smell. And since Chris was more of
a cat person, he cleverly figured that there was little possibility that a dog
would fit such a description. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Being a strong woman with endless perseverance,
Christine started her search for a canine companion that fell within her
husband’s criteria. Not too long afterwards, a friend of Christine’s
recommended that she try adopting a retired racing greyhound because these dogs
have a reputation of being laid back and easy going pets. Christine started her
research and coincidentally the following week while on her way to work, came
across a lady walking her greyhound. She took this as a sign that a greyhound was
the right choice for their family, and went home to put in her adoption
application with a greyhound rescue group. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">To her surprise she was promptly
rejected due to the fact that she and her husband were both working and were
away from the house eight hours per day. Refusing to take “No” for an answer,
Christine worked quickly to find a solution.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“I’m not one to take no easily. I put
flyers all over the condominium complex asking for someone who would come walk
the dog while we were at work.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">It was an 11-year old boy that answered
her advertisement and came to introduce himself. Christine hired him for $7 a
day, and afterwards resubmitted her application, which was then accepted. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Christine and Chris were aware of the mentality
of racing greyhounds, and how after a career of racing the dogs can maintain a
strong desire to chase. It was also important that their dog get along with
cats. Taking that into consideration when choosing which greyhound would be
best suited to join their family, the agency chose Paris. Being someone who was
initially afraid of dogs, to say that Chris was a little surprised when
Christine walked in with the 90 lbs. male greyhound, was an understatement. But
not being able to go back on his word as Paris met all of his other requirements,
he confronted his fears and gave it a try. It was Christine who was utterly shocked
and humbled as she watched her husband’s fears fade into unconditional love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Christine said, “Within six weeks my
husband, who was afraid of dogs, said to me ‘you know, we should get another
one’, and that’s when we got our second one.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">As their family grew, so did their
desire to learn more about the previous life of their newly adopted greyhounds.
Driven by the fact that she had been initially turned down for adoption, but
had also been rejected for fostering, Christine knew that she could do better. That’s
when she started doing the research to form her own organization with the initial
members as herself, her husband, and their two dogs. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Russ at the beach. Adopted and loved by the Garcia family.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">A little over 16 years and 1,500 dogs
ago, Christine and her husband formed <a href="http://www.greyhoundrescuerehab.org/" target="_blank">Greyhound Rescue and Rehabilitation</a> (GRR)
in May 2000. Their mission was to educate people about adopting greyhounds as
pets, and explain to them what happens to retired racing greyhounds who are
injured, or brood females, which are females who were used for reproduction. Together
they started to implement “Meet and Greets”.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“We would take our two dogs wherever
anyone would allow us to talk about greyhounds. Flea markets, pet stores, trade
shows. We would set up a table, on Saturdays and Sundays, and start to educate
people in the area about greyhounds as pets.” ~ Christine</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Christine explained that when people
think of having a dog for a pet, greyhounds do not typically come to mind. While
walking their dogs they have received or overhead comments such as "Is that a
Great Dane? I didn’t know greyhounds came in that color. Mommy, is that an ant
eater?” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">All of their rescued greyhounds come
from racetracks, breeding farms, or are puppies that cannot race due to illness
or injury. A racetrack generally has 8 – 12 kennels, and each kennel holds
around 66 dogs. Most of the dogs Christine receives are from the racetrack kennels
in West Virginia, Alabama, Florida, and the breeding farms in the Midwest. When
a dog is racing and breaks a leg, depending on the severity of the injury, the
kennel owners may try to rehabilitate it but it’s not common. Generally this
would only be considered if the dog was a champion racer. Otherwise the mentality
is that an injured dog is just a dog that’s taking up space and not making
money, and rehabilitation is a waste of money.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Greyhound racing kennels this is their
business and the dogs are the product of that business. And if the product
isn’t making money it has to go to make room for new product to come in that’s
making money. And there is only so long that these kennels can hold the ‘non-producers’.”
~ Christine</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">C</span>hristine spent a lot of time and effort
establishing relationships with these businesses. Staying true to herself and
her mission, over time she was able to gain their trust and cooperation. When a
dog has been injured or cannot breed any more litters, she receives a call from
the company asking if she can “help”. This generally means providing funding
for surgery, post-op work, and foster care. They send her a list which can sometimes
contain between 20 and 30 greyhounds, from which she has to choose how many her
organization can take on at that time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Out of the dogs that have been chosen, the
ones that have broken legs are scheduled for surgery the following day.
Christine makes all of the arrangements for the dogs to be examined by the
veterinarian who then makes the recommendations for piecing the bones back
together during the operation. Afterwards the dogs are kept in the homes of the
volunteer foster families until they are stable enough to be transported to New
York. Once they arrive in New York the dogs are kept by another foster family
until such time that they can be adopted out to their forever home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">E</span>ach year GRR repairs about 18 – 20 broken
legs costing between $2,200 and $2,500 per surgery. In addition to the surgeries
performed, prior to being adopted out, each dog is spayed or neutered, receives
a dental cleaning, shots, tested for heartworms and tick borne diseases, and
given a new leash and collar. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">When asked how many foster families the
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Not enough. 5 to 10 and 10 is on
the high side. I need foster homes. Without the foster network we cannot take
the dogs. Foster homes need to do nothing other than teach the dog to be a pet.
We pay for everything, food, vets, any medical expense. If everyone in our
group fostered 1 dog per year, that’s 500 dogs. The racing industry is in
decline. The dogs need homes more than ever.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Over the years Christine and Chris
have fostered over 300 dogs, but overall the number of volunteers has dwindled
and foster homes have decreased. Some years GRR rescues between 120 and 180
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“The longest time a dog has been with a
foster before finding a home is 11 months. Our organization doesn’t put a dog
in a home unless we think it’s a good fit, we want it to be a win-win. We want
the family to be happy and the dog to be happy. The dog had some fears and we
needed to find the right home. It took 11 months but we found it. We go for the
quality not the quantity. Our return rate is less than 1%” ~ Christine</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">C</span>hristine advises adopting parents that
the life expectancy of a greyhound is generally between 10 and 12 years. Over
the years she has kept track of greyhound deaths and their causes, and one of the
more common ones is osteosarcoma. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“I call it the 7<sup>th</sup> inning
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racetrack are usually between 2 and 6-years old. Whereas the females that come
from the breeding farms are older and can range from 6 to 12. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Part of the education Christine provides
to the volunteers and adopting parents is how to properly care for a greyhound.
She starts from the basics such as the importance of buying the right collar due
to the fact that their necks are smaller than their heads. She explains that the
racing greyhound’s instinct is to chase and within taking three strides, a
greyhound can hit a speed of 45 mph. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“They have been trained to chase. So
when they see a little fuzzy dog walking they think ‘that’s my job, I need to
chase.’ They can never be let off leash unless they are in a secure fenced in
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the use of invisible fences, how they are not suitable for this type of pet,
and that owners must be committed to walking their dog all year round.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“They remember when their job was to go
get the rabbit and by the time they hear the invisible fence sensors they are
into the shock and are gone. They are sighthounds and they can be miles away
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Christine characterizes greyhounds as indoor
dogs who don’t like being home alone ten hours a day, but are extremely loving
and very gentle companions. Bruce Levinson and his wife, Nina Malmed, have been
foster families of GRR since 2008. Nina had a greyhound before she met Bruce
then together they adopted their greyhound, Trever, in 2008. Trever had a broken
leg and was wearing a cast when they initially met him. After Trever, Nina and
Bruce got another greyhound that was a brood mom, who recently passed away, and
now they have two greyhounds, Trever, 11, and Justice, 6,
and one <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galgo_Espa%C3%B1ol" target="_blank">Galgos</a>, Bernadett (aka Beenie Baby) who is 2. </span><br />
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consider them part of the family. Bruce agreed with Christine’s statement that greyhounds
don’t like being alone and said,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“It’s like a secret service detail they
are your bodyguards always moving with you.<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span>Some of them come into the bathroom
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">On one occasion transportation couldn’t be
arranged fast enough, so instead, Bruce drove ten hours from New York to West
Virginia to pick up a dog that needed to go into surgery. This is one of the many
examples of GRR’s endless dedication.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“I’m proud of this group. When there is
a call to action for a dog in need, we don’t say no. They step up to the plate.”
~ Christine</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">In addition to the greyhounds that GRR
rescues each year, Christine is also passionate about helping save Galgos, a
type of sighthound from Spain. Each year the organization will take on anywhere
between 8 – 10 Galgos and spend $3,000 per dog to bring them to the USA.
Christine is dedicated to fulfilling their mission to rescue and rehabilitate Greyhounds,
but also wants to be part of the ongoing international effort to save the
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The funding to run GRR does not come
easy. Volunteers like Nina have knocked on doors asking for donations; at Meet
and Greets people also make donations; and once a year they hold an annual
picnic fundraiser. At the fundraiser they hold a silent auction, raffle,
costume contests, relay races and more. This year the picnic welcomed 237
people and 167 greyhounds. At the end of the year Christine always writes a
year-end accomplishments letter that’s sent around in hopes of generating
interest and collecting additional funding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">There are other yearly greyhound events where
owners come together to share<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span>experiences, socialize, reunite dog family members,
recommend services, and more. <a href="https://www.greyhoundsingettysburg.org/" target="_blank">Greyhounds in Gettysburg</a> is held in Gettysburg, <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Pennsylvania</span> in April. This year Nina and Bruce attended <a href="http://www.grapehounds.com/" target="_blank">Grapehounds</a>, a wine tasting tour with hundreds
of other dogs and owners. The event is held during July and takes place
in the Finger Lakes region of New York. And <a href="http://www.grtb.org/" target="_blank">Greyhounds Reach the Beach</a> is always
during Columbus Day weekend in Dewey Beach, Delaware. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Bruce, Nina, and Christine all agree
that the Greyhound community is so connected. At the events the community
members fellowship sharing information, tips, experiences, stories, and more. Bruce
shared his view,</span></div>
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attended Greyhounds Reach the Beach, and this year will be no exception. When
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“You can close your eyes and not know
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">16 years ago Christine created GRR with
the mission to rehabilitate and rescue as many retired racing greyhounds as
they could. Greyhound racers had a job to perform and Christine’s wish for the
ones that are saved is that they learn, accept, and understand what it means to
be loved. The life of a racing dog is very structured and is mostly spent in a
crate, absent from fun and affection. GRR’s goal is to transition the dogs from
life as<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> working</span> athletes into life as pets. The organization covers the
areas of Fairfield County Connecticut, and Westchester, Putman, Duchess, and
Rockland count<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">ies in</span> New York. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Christine and Chris have five greyhounds
(Freddy, 5, Sugar, 4, Josh, 13, Joy Joy, 8, Rusty, 3), one Spanish Galgo (Fanta,
2), and one foster greyhound (Flirt, 2). As they do not have any children they
consider the dogs their kids. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“It’s like eating potato chips, you can’t
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182555947872651926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173018531747843805.post-52304547202102836272016-07-16T14:28:00.000-07:002016-07-16T20:42:28.499-07:00Grip the Reins, Hit the Ball: Discovering Polo in Luxembourg<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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and polos, or just regular jeans and t-shirts, families and friends gathered together
to watch the <a href="http://www.polotournament.lu/" target="_blank">4<sup>th</sup> Luxembourg Polo International Tournament</a>. The
tournament events lasted over the course of four days, in which six adult and
two kid’s teams competed against each other for the championship cup with players
from Luxembourg, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Argentina, and
Chile. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tournament photo by Christian Schaack</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Polo is a team sport played on
horseback. Each team consists of 4 players who try and score goals against the opposing
team by hitting a wooden or plastic ball with a long-handled mallet. One game
or match lasts approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours and is subsequently divided into periods
called chukkers. The game is played on a 300 yard long by 160 yard wide field,
and after a goal is scored the team switches ends of the field. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tournament photo by Christian Schaack</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">When teams are formed they are categorized
by the level of skill of the individual players. This is known as a handicap,
and the sum of the four player’s handicaps becomes the team handicap. Handicaps
can range from -2 to 10 and are determined by a formal professional committee
or national federation. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Team photo by Val Wagner</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Equipment for the players consists of balls,
helmets, knee guards, mallets, protective ware like gloves, face-masks, eye wear,
elbow pads, or mouth guards. Whereas equipment for the horses consists of leg
wraps, which protect the legs from injury as well as provide support, bridles,
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Protective gear and riding equipment photo by Christian Schaack</td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The Horse</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The “Polo Pony”, a term used for polo horses,
and rider, are a team and together should be in the best condition in order to
perform in the most efficient manner. The horses must be full sized, agile, in
good health and stature, and proficiently trained in the game of polo. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Polo horses photo by Christian Schaack</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">During the game the horses are required
to endure a lot of sprinting, turns, abrupt stops, and more which is very
taxing on their physique. This is why players change horses throughout the game
and sometimes during the same chukker.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The horses must be properly groomed prior
to participating in a game. Manes and tails must be kept out of the way so that
they do not get caught in the player’s mallets or reins. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Properly groomed horse photo by Christian Schaack</td></tr>
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<a href="http://polo.lu/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The Polo Club of Luxembourg (</span></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">PCL</a>)</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Founded in 2004, Alexander Ludorf, Vice
President of the board, explained that the PCL was established for three main
reasons. The first was to create an organization where people could play
professional polo. The second was to create an inviting atmosphere where
friends could gather and network. The third was to show Luxembourg what Polo is
all about. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Although the club is relatively young, the
PCL has been successful in attracting new members and sponsors. The club
welcomes beginners, kids, and professionals, and has horses available for use
for those who do not yet own their own. The club now has grown to incorporate approximately
150 members, two polo fields, 40+ polo horses, a polo trainer and regular courses.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tournament event viewing area photo by Val Wagner</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Alexander
educated us on the four steps
required for those interested in joining. Initially the person must
engage in a
test course which consists of three one hour lessons which allows the
club to gage the person’s level of experience. The second step is to
proceed to
becoming a Stick and Ball” member where individuals can join in the
club’s
training sessions. The third step is to become a “Playing member”. The
final
step is becoming eligible for participation in tournaments which
requires a
minimum handicap level of -2. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Championship cups photo by Henri Schwartz & Jean-Paul Frisch</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The PCL teams are mixed with women and
men of varying ages. The horses must be at least three years old, which is the
earliest they can start training, and can go until 18. Players are required to
have a minimum of two horses for each match and must change horses for each
chukker. The club has a trainer that evaluates the player’s level of skill and
suggests when they are ready to go before the federation in order to advance to
the next handicap. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">In the past, Polo has had the reputation
of being an event reserved for the elite, but according to Alexander this is a stereotype
that the PCL is trying to overcome. The 4<sup>th</sup> Polo International Tournament
was a vibrant, entertaining, and action packed four day event. General admission
was free to the public although the option to purchase VIP packages was
available. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Many people came due to their curiosity or
love of the sport, while others were attracted by the showcased vehicles
courtesy of Honda, Range Rover, Tesla, and more. A barbeque, drink bar, mobile coffee
cart, and other refreshments were available on site. Entertainment included a
fashion show, wine tasting, parade, charity auction and dinner, garden party,
hot air balloon tour for winner of the kid’s cup, party bus for the players,
and more. A beach area and picnic tables were set up for the viewers to comfortably
enjoy watching the match. Attendees could also enjoy browsing the art stands or
getting their picture taken. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fashion shoot red carpet photo by Henri Schwartz & Jean-Paul Frisch</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://petopia.eu/" target="_blank">Petopia Luxembourg</a> is a newly designed
web platform that serves as a one-stop-shop for pet owners in the Luxembourg
region. One of the services we provide is to feature upcoming animal related events,
and after learning about and promoting the PCL International Tournament, the
team decided to attend due to our curiosity of the sport and love for animals. We
had a lovely and educational experience. We are appreciative of the hospitality
of the club, especially Alexander for taking the time to be interviewed prior
to playing in his match, and look forward to learning more and attending future
events. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alexander Ludorf (right) and friend (left) photo by Henri Schwartz & Jean-Paul Frisch</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photogallery_noseydogs/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Nosey Dogs <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">students</span>, Frauke and her German Shepard, Harley, on a search</span></a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">A few years ago I was
reading a mystery novel where a child was lost in the woods, and search and
rescue dogs were used to find her. I know that the police and military use dogs
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">on </span>the force, however, this was the first time that I was formally
introduced to these practices. It got me thinking about my German Shepard,
McKayla, and wondered if she would enjoy this type of training. Even though the
book was fiction, I was <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">eager</span> to learn more about the benefits and search
for an establishment where Mc<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">K</span>ayla and I could learn together. </span></span>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I interviewed</span> two entities in
Luxembourg that offer this type of expertise. The first is the <a href="http://www.croix-rouge.lu/en/presentation-de-la-section-canine/" target="_blank">Luxembourg Red Cross Rescue Dog Team (LRCRDT)</a>, an official organization and part of the Red Cross
that offers rigorous training to individuals and their dogs to learn how to
save lives. The second is <a href="http://www.nosey-dogs.com/" target="_blank">Nosey Dogs</a>, which offers the whole pallet of nosework
training, and is as enjoyable<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span>and educational activity that provides a bonding
experience for dogs and owners.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photogallery_noseydogs/" target="_blank">Nosey Dogs students preparing to start a search</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The L<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">RCRDT</span> was founded in April 1996 by Jerry Ast. His goal was to
establish a well-trained team of dogs and handlers that would work together to
save people’s lives.<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span>During the first
year <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">they had </span>difficulty overcom<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">ing</span> the perception that such
a team would not be efficient. It took a lot of hard work, dedication, and
consistency by the individuals, the dogs, and their leader, but the group was
able to change this <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">mindset</span></span> and establish the solid reputation that they still
have today.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The LRC<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">RDT</span> consists of 28 people and 21 dogs. 12 of the
dogs are certified, 11 are questing dogs that search for missing people, and 3 are
also certified in searching for living people <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">among </span>debris. One dog is a so called
“mantrailer” searching for people based on their individual odor. The remaining
people are so-called “potential victims” for the training and do a lot of other
work in the team. The dogs vary in breed type
and currently consist of Labrador Retriever, Flat Coated Retriever, Border
Collie, Australian Shepherd, German Shepherd, Belgium Shepherd (Malinois),
Dutch Shepherd, Briard, and Mixtures. When I asked Jerry if there are any breed<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">s</span> that typically perform better than another he replied,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“It is clear that even inside one breed, there are better and less good
dogs. What is Important for us is that the dog has on one side a long nose
(number of olfactory cells is very important), and on the other side the dog
must have the necessary motivation to work: a good performed play-instinct and
prey-instinct is the “conditio sine qua non”. Breeds that are listed in our
national <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">d</span>og<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span>laws are not allowed to join the group.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Typically in a calendar year the team is asked to perform <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">about </span>15 searches
for missing people. Sometimes there are calls for intervention in debris environments,
but these are generally the exceptions. The handlers generally have professions
of all sorts and are working normal business hours, and since an intervention
can occur at any time, the team members must organize
themselves to leave work and report to the scene as soon as possible. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">O</span>n
average the team provides 12<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1</span></span>5 handlers plus dogs when called to conduct a
search. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Besides
searching for missing people, the team is trained to conduct search and rescue
after earthquakes or other natural disasters within a 5,000 kilometer range of Luxembourg.
The team also assists with searches outside of <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Luxembourg</span>, and over the years has
conducted earthquake interventions in Algeria (2003), Iran (2003), Morocco
(2004) and Haiti (2010).<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span>When asked “What
was the most difficult disaster aftermath to conduct a search in and why”,
Jerry replied,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“Every catastrophe is difficult for conducting search and rescue and
every catastrophe is specific. The greatest problem in those cases is the time
factor. Every hour that passes costs lives. There are a lot of factors that
influence such interventions; communication, coordination, transportation are
just a few.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Up to this
point, you may be thinking that becoming trained in search and rescue seems
exciting and something that you’re ready to go out and do<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">W</span>hat many fail
to realize is the amount of time, dedication, and loyalty required that tends
to deter people and weed out those that are not ready to give up their free time from those who
are truly committed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are
many requirements that the dogs and handlers much achieve and examinations that
they must both pass in order to become certified. As Jerry explained,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. The handler must detain a valid 1<sup>st</sup> aid certificate to
join the team. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. The handler is trained in radio-communication, orientation inclusive
GPS, structure of debris, intervention tactics on debris and in the field,
first aid on the dog, paramedic-training, cynologie, transport of the dogs,
safety in interventions, organization and intervention tactic man-trailing,
knowledge and use of the intervention materials on board of the teams
intervention-vehicles. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. The dog has to present a real interest in working and a good
performed play-instinct and prey-instinct, have a good relationship to other
dogs and his handler, and must be fully operational that year. </span></div>
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effects (allows the beginning of the training).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. After <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ab<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">out</span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">two</span> years training<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, the dog should be ready <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">to</span></span> test for the first certification
(obedience, agility, questing, search on debris)<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The dog<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span>must be re-certified every <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">two</span> years<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A</span>fter <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">one</span> year the <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">handle<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">r can <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">test for</span></span></span> assistant certification (theoretical exam,
first aid, orientation and knowledge of the intervention vehicles); </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">T</span>he hand<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ler is then test<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ed with the dog<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> in the following areas:</span></span></span> a) Obedience, <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">b</span>) Agility, <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">c</span>) Questing
examination where the handler has to guide his dog, communication
with coordination center, GPS information, first aid on the victim found
by his dog, <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">d</span>) Search on debris.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Typically it
takes <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">about <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">two</span> years</span> to complete the normal basic training until the first certification
is achieved. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A</span>fterwards, the dog<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and </span>handler must pass a <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">re-certification</span> every <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">two</span> years. The team has training sessions twice a week lasting between <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">three</span> and <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">five</span>
hours each time depending on the number of dogs present that day. It is a
mandatory requirement that every member of the team is present during the <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">entire</span>
training session and not <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">just </span>during the time that their dog is working. There
is no monetary cost to join the team and train, however, the handler is
responsible for their own dog and must support all of food, veterinary
expenses, and whatever else is needed to maintain healthy and happy pets. The <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">organization</span> only pays veterinary cost in case of an accident during training or
intervention, and the dog must always be kept up to date with all required vaccinations<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The LRCR<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">DT</span> is a real life<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-</span>saving organization. It is not a game and not to
be taken lightly. Some people initially want to try it out thinking that at<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">tributing </span>minimal time and effort <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">will</span> be accepted, but soon find out that this attitude is not tolerated.
With this in mind, I asked Jerry if it is difficult to find loyal and dedicated
team members due to the amount of training and time required. He replied,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“Let’s say that first people must have a real interest in rescue and
paramedic and love to combine this with the work of the dog. It is not the
quantity but the quality of the members that is important. During the last 20
years we did not have too much problems to get new members.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As the founder of the<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> team</span> and the dedicated force keeping the operation growing and mov<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ing</span> forward, I asked Jerry what he loves most about performing
search and rescue operations and why.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“It is not a question of love. It is the question of doing as a
volunteer a professional job because it doesn’t matter much to our victim if I
am a professional or a volunteer. The only important thing is to localize and
rescue her till she is alive! Searching and saving people together with a <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">'</span>four-wheeled<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">'</span> friend and partner is a brilliant combination between doing
something important and useful.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As someone interested in pursuing this training in the future, I was intrigued
to hear Jerry’s advice for people who are considering becoming trained in professional
search and rescue. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“First of all do not be an egoist! Secondly, have a lot of time for
training and missions. Third, like to work in a team and not as an
individualist.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">O</span>ur German Shepard, McKayla, would have been well suited for search and rescue
training, but as she is now almost 9<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-</span>years old, it is too late for her to
start. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">H<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">owever,</span></span> there is an alternat<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ive </span>that offers nosework training to dogs of all ages as a fun activity in a less demanding
environment.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photogallery_noseydogs/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">McKayla and I conducting a search as part of her Nosey Dogs training</span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Jacqueline
and Michaela founded Nosey Dogs together in 2012, first in Germany, and then
expanded to <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Luxembourg</span> in 2015. The <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">school </span>offers the whole pallet of nosework,
for example mantrailing, scent discrimination, dummy work. At the moment their
main focus is mantrailing (the dog follows a human trail), <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and</span> scent
discrimination. There might be a situation where the owner
of the dog is allergic to peanuts, and through sent discrimination training the dog c<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">an</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">learn to detect if</span>
peanuts <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">are</span> contained in the meal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There is no prior experience or training in
nosework that is required for the dog or handler to join their classes. If the
dog is well trained in general obedience that is a plus, but puppies are also
welcome. With regards
to breed typ<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e</span> they believe that every dog can do his job as long as
he can smell. Of course some dogs are <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">predestined</span>, but every breed is capable
and the strongest argument is the species-appropriate work since every dog has
a hunting instinct that may be more or less developed. The main limiting factor
could be the health and physical fitness of the dog.
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">While
conducting their classes their philosophical approach is based on a stressless
learning process through positive reinforcement for dog and handler<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">B</span></span>oth
partners in the team should have fun and enjoy “the hunting” they do together which
in turn strengthens their relationship. Nosey Dogs' goal is to teach their
experience to the teams.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photogallery_noseydogs/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Treats are given at the end of a search as part of the positive reinforcement approach</span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In order to
provide the most optimum experience to their clients, both women have and
continue to diligently study and receive training to increase their level of education
in this field. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Jacqueline
is a certified dog trainer by the Veterinary Surgeon Rhineland Palatinate (D)
and member of the TOP Trainer association founded by the well-known animal
trainer and book author Viviane Theby. In the mantrailing domain she has
gathered experience over more than 12 years with prominent figures like Jack
Schuller, Gabriella Trautmann, Michaela Hares, Jörg Weiss and Sabine Ernst. She
also has <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">four</span> dogs whom she has taught to do mantrailing quite successfully. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Michaela is
a member of the Professional Association of Dog trainers and Behavior Consultants
of Germany (BHV) where she will graduate next year as dog trainer. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">She has the certificate <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">from the</span> Ethology Institute Cambridge for Canine Scent
Detection course with Roger Abrantes. Her two dogs are also trained in
mantrailing, but also do a lot of other fun and fascinating activities. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Eight</span></span> years ago she
began with mantrailing and since then has been working on a regular basis with
s<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">pecialist </span>Sonja Schmitt<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photogallery_noseydogs/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another Nosey Dogs student on a search</span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When asked about
their first introduction to this activity, and inspiration to create the Nosey
Dogs school, the ladies replied,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“Jacqueline:
My dog and nose story started about 16 years ago with a wire coat fox terrier
called Julie. I could not deal with her and the dog schools we have visited
proposed to work with spiked collar and other aversive methods which was an
absolutely No Go for me. I discovered the positive reinforcement through books
and went to Germany for
training with the result that Julie and I started to build a good team. But as
I could not work off leash with her, the hunting instinct was too well
developed, we started nosework with mantrailing and I discovered a different
world full of scent and odors. And I saw a glance in Julie’s eyes, she was
happy and she was tired after work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“Michaela: <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Eight</span>
years ago I discovered mantrailing for my Leonberger which helped us a lot to
overcome her anxiety. Here the dog gathered a lot of good experiences which
were also very useful in daily life. I didn’t want to use violence or pressure
but my idea was to have a dog which has a lot of fun and who works voluntary
with me and not because it is required. All nose work and especially mantrailing
are task<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">s where we cannot force</span><span class="alt-edited"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></span>the dog to do something like to smell, but we
must think about the right guidance for the dog that he smells what we want him
to smell. When I met Sonja Schmitt my dog learned through
mantrailing all the positive aspects of life and was getting more and more
self-confident. I was emotionally very involved and I was infected by the
‘mantrailing virus’. My dog is now 10<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-</span>years old and despite many physical
limitations she is still working her trails with a lot of calm and experience. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Three</span> years ago a second dog joined us and for this small hunting dog mantrailing is
a passion. All these positive experiences pushed me to help others to better
cope with their dogs or to make them work as a team.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So far Nosey
Dogs has acquired 10 handlers with 14 dogs. Over the new few years the<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> school has</span>
plans to expand t<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">o</span> include activities like general obedience,
solving problem behavior, puppy school and more nosework classes. Since each of
the classes takes place in a different location, one of the<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ir</span> difficulties
is finding new and challenging (for dog and handler) locations and having volunteers
who are unknown to the dogs to act as a runner (sometimes the runner is hiding
for several hours). Another challenge is <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">adapting the training style to suite the</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">different </span></span>handler
personalities.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photogallery_noseydogs/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another Nosey Dogs student eager to complete h<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">er</span> search</span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When
searching for an educational and fun activity to do with your dog, people generally
like to weight the benefits and understand the challenges before joining. As Jacqueline
and Michaela explained, <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">n</span>osework is the most species-appropriate work for dogs.
When searching, hormones are released in the organism which makes the dog
feel happy, <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and</span> by searching the dog is rewarding himself. Older dogs or dogs
with a handicap are also able to search, but the task has to be adapted
accordingly. Another example is that a dog <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">who</span> is feeling unsure <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">in</span> their environment
can learn to deal with difficult situations in his daily life through
mantrailing training. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I</span>mproving the spirit of the dog<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> also </span>improves the
spirit of the owner and adds to the development of a secure bond as the dog
and handler grow together to build a strong and confident team. A big challenge
in mantrailing for the handler is to read the body language of his dog and to
take then the correct decisions to find the runner as a team.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dev<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">eloping</span> and maintaining a strong bond <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">helps</span> the<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> handler to read and understand the bod<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">y <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">language</span> of their dog<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> whic<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">h leads to a <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">more successful search.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photogallery_noseydogs/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Harley found "the runner", me, hiding behind a car</span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The types of
environments that the training is conducted in vary. The dogs are taught how to
search in crowded markets, industrial areas, forests, residential areas, and
more. The mantrailing class on Sundays takes about <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">four</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">five</span> hours and each dog
works twice per class. The way Jacqueline and Michaela introduce a dog to this
activity is to start by having the dog hunt for humans and rewarding them with
food or games. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photogallery_noseydogs/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Enticing the dog to conduct a search by letting him first sniff his food reward</span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Jacqueline commented that,“The dog
gets an idea after a very short time (<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">two<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> - three</span></span> sessions) and then we build up the
team step by step. However dog and handler need to gain experience in a lot of
situations and we like to say the learning never ends!”</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photogallery_noseydogs/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Conducting a search in a residential area</span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Michaela’s
advice to people who are searching for an interactive activity to do with their
dogs is this,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">T</span>he best interactive activity is any kind of nosework. Come
and join the Nosey Dogs!”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My husband
and I decided to join Nosey Dogs a few months ago, and I must admit it has been <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a great </span>decision. It is abundantly clear that our Mc<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">K</span>ayla enjoys <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the w<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ork</span></span>, a<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">nd</span>
waits impatiently by the car every Sunday while we are prepare our sent
articles and cook homemade meatballs to give to her as a reward. It’s <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">bec<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ome</span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">an</span> official family activity, bringing <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span>us closer together, challenging
our minds and bodies, while most of all having fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photogallery_noseydogs/" target="_blank">Click Here for <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">M<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ore Photos of Nosey Dogs <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Training Sessions</span></span></span></a></b> </span></td></tr>
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found out that I’d been offered a job in Luxembourg my first feelings were
total excitement. Woo Hoo! OMG! I’m moving to Europe! This is the most amazing
thing ever!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">But
about 10 minutes after the initial excitement and shock wore off, I was
overcome with a wave of pure and total panic. After all it wasn’t just me
moving halfway across the world, I had two dogs and a cat to worry about. Luckily
when I had visited Luxembourg during my interview, I had seen enough dogs on
the bus, trains, and in the stores to know that the general atmosphere appeared
to be pet friendly, but it was at that moment that it occurred to me that I
would be completely starting over to build up my web of pet references,
resources and referrals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">My
first order of business was to find and book a pet friendly hotel, one that
would accept both my 85 lbs (40kg) German Shepard, McKayla, and my 22 lbs
(10kg) Shih Tzu, Hunter. After scrolling through the lists of rental properties
without any luck of finding one that was “pet friendly” I decided that it was
best to wait until I arrived to resume my search for appropriate accommodations.
And since I would be staying in a hotel for an undetermined length of time, I
decided to leave my cat, Zoe, with my parents, and send for her after I’d found
a place to live. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
second task was figuring out a way to ship my pets directly to Luxembourg since
I wouldn’t have a car initially after arriving. After calling several shipping
companies I stumbled upon <a href="http://www.jetapetinternational.com/" target="_blank">Jet-A-Pet International</a>. My representative, Leigh, was a Godsend,
and took care of everything. The only thing that I had to do was get their
shots and health certificate. Jet-A-Pet made all of the arrangements to ship my
dogs directly from our house in NYC to Luxembourg. All of the other companies
that I had called told me that I would need to send my dogs to Germany and have
them transported to Luxembourg by car. However, Jet-A-Pet had an arrangement
with Cargolux, which shipped my dogs on a direct flight. They even arranged for
the kennels, walked the dogs before they were crated, took care of all of the
paperwork, and cleared them through customs. I must admit that I was nervous
the whole day, wondering whether or not they would be OK. But in the end Hunter
and McKayla were perfect and didn’t seem affected by the trip at all. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">My
dogs were traveling on a separate flight and I arrived a few hours before them.
That gave me enough time to go and find the essentials like food and beds. I asked
the hotel where I could go and after searching on Google they directed me to a
pet store in the city center. I stocked up on food, bowls, toys, treats, and
beds, and since I didn’t have a car, was obliged to take a taxi the 3 km back to
the hotel at a cost of €10. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As I
was alone in Luxembourg, I had asked my best friend, Rhonda, to come and stay
with me for two weeks to help me get settled. While I spent my days at work and
lunch breaks looking for apartments online, she would spend her morning calling
various rental agencies and afternoons looking at properties. During her stay Hunter
and McKayla had company and someone to walk them before I finished work, but as
the time approached for Rhonda to leave I was obliged to search for a dog
walker and hire someone to come to the hotel and walk my dogs for 30-45 minutes
while I was at work. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Needless
to say when I finally moved into an apartment after 18 days in a hotel, paying
an additional €40 per night for 2 dogs, €50 per day for dog walking services,
and €200+ on food, bowls, and toys, I was ecstatic and relieved. I was grateful
to the hotel for their hospitality, but I was thrilled to be moving and
settling into my new home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">A few
months later I met a colleague who had just moved to Luxembourg with her
husband and two dogs. We ended up comparing hotel experiences, but
astonishingly hers sounded nothing like mine. She was staying at the Sofitel Luxembourg Le
Grand Ducal in Luxembourg City (Bonnevoie), and couldn’t say enough good things about their five
star level of hospitality towards her, her husband, and their dogs. When I told
her about my rush to buy the essentials after arriving, and how I had to take a
taxi back to the hotel, she was sympathetic, but not empathetic. She explained
that at the Sofitel the essentials for their dogs had been provided upon
arrival, that the hotel staff was so nice and friendly, and couldn’t seem to do
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</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As the
years passed I have run into more and more people who have moved to Luxembourg
with pets, and each time we shared experiences there were always some
similarities, but more differences. Some endured a longer wait time to find pet
friendly accommodation while others were luckier right off the bat. But the one
hotel experience that never seemed to be topped was the Sofitel. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Mur<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">phy and Maya relaxing <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">after dinner</span></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Curious
to learn more about the hotel’s philosophy behind their pet friendly approach,
I visited the Sofitel and interviewed their communications and public relations manager, Belen Irazoa.
She explained that in 2007 the hotel chain underwent a reorganization which is
when they made the corporate decision to treat pets as members of the family.
They introduced the program called “My Dog” where they actually established a
product for dogs. As part of the program the Sofitel provides hotel guests with
beds, bowls, blankets, toys, and dog walking services for just €20 per dog per
night. If a guest needs dog food that can be purchased at a store, a Sofitel
staff member can go to get it. And if the dog has specific dietary needs, Sofitel
can prepare meals to order. The hotel has no hesitation to prepare chicken or
beef and rice and bring it to the pet in their room or even at the table while
the owners are dining.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ms
Irazola explained, “This approach started as a mentality. We love animals. We
really believe that a dog is a member of the family. We want to treat the whole
family in that way. We want people to feel like they are at home.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Unlike
some hotels that I have visited, when Sofitel described themselves as being
“dog friendly” that means more than just allowing dogs to enter the premises.
At the Sofitel, dogs are allowed in all of the common areas, to stay unaccompanied in the rooms, and there
is no limit to the number of dogs that are allowed in the hotel at one time. This
is useful not just for families that are moving to town, but also for participants
in dog shows. The rooms are typically 35m<sup>2</sup> but normally there is no
size limit that the dogs are restricted to. The most important thing that the
guests have to remember is that they must maintain their dogs in a responsible
way. The Sofitel strives to provide a wonderful five star experience for guests
and their pets, and over the years say they have had no problems as a result of
allowing dogs in the hotel and instead see only the benefits.</span></div>
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you decide one thing, believe in it, and go for it,” Irazola said. “Adopting
this program has given the Sofitel a more positive reputation. People that have
come here have been very happy. Our hotel is like an experience and we want
people to have a good experience whether its business or family, doesn’t matter.”<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Christine, Brie, M<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">urphy, and Maya enjoyin<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">g a drink at the bar</span></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Sharing
vital information with other pet owners, like the Sofitel Experience, is just
one of the reasons my husband and I created, <a href="http://www.petopia.eu/" target="_blank">Petopia</a> – a new web platform that
serves as a one-stop-shop</span> providing all the vital information to maintain
healthy and happy pets, mainly to people in the Luxembourg region. Our aim is
to help as many people reduce the amount of chaos that I experienced after
moving to a new country accompanied by pets. If I had known about the Sofitel’s
“My Dog” program, that they would take my dog for a walk if I was stuck in a
long meeting, or even arrange for my Shih Tzu to visit the groomer, I would
have been grateful and a lot less stressed. Some hotels may have different prices and pet friendly packages. Visitors and those moving to Luxembourg should check several <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">accommodations</span> to see what best fi<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">ts the needs <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">of your budget and <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">family. </span></span></span></span>To me and many people, our dogs are
not just ou<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">r</span> pets, they are members of the family, and we should do what we can
to help each other out. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sofitel has five star bathrooms for guests and pets</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Horses enjoy our presence most when we are in the "Here and Now"<br />
<a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photo-gallery-grace-lu/" target="_blank">photo by Thierry Fulconis</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">At the
age of 1<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">5</span>, I believed I was going to die. After recently learning about breast
cancer and how to conduct a self-exam at-home, I thought that I’d give it a
try.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a strange sensation to
discover a lump that wasn’t there some months before. From what I had learned,
women could develop fatty tumors, but when the lump didn’t seem to move around
freely, I knew that something was wrong. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">At the
doctor’s office, it took about 15 minutes before she took my father aside and
told him that I needed to be scheduled for immediate surgery. There was no
discussion of conducting an x-ray, ultrasound, or even biopsy, just surgery. The
chances of the tumor being cancerous were pretty high as the disease runs in my
family. And even though they told me not to worry, and that everything would be
ok, the look on my dad’s face that day told me everything they were afraid to
say and all that I needed to know. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
surgery was schedule for roughly two weeks later, and every day up until then,
I cried. Each night I would tell my dad that I loved him, and made him promise
to take care of our Alask<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">a</span>n Mal<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">a</span>mute, Sasha, and not to feed her too many
turkey legs. I told him of all the things I wouldn’t live to see and do, as
well as my list of regrets. Together we would say the Lord’s Prayer, Psalm 23,
and he would sing to me until I feel asleep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My dad would wait awhile by my bedside, and after leaving my room and
heading to his own, he <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">would of<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">ten feel defeated.</span></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I am
now 29 years old, and living a strong and healthy life. The tumor had been
benign, but from the day we found out, our lifestyle changed. All of the foods
with hormones were immediately thrown out, and were replaced by organic. Any
later medications that I consumed would have to be entirely without or with the
lowest possible levels of estrogen. These were just the tangible effects of my
ordeal, but the psychological ones that I wasn’t immediately aware of would
have a far longer lasting impression. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Up
until that time I had been an avid soccer player and a member of a private club
team in Westchester. But after the surgery I begin to lose interest. I would
make up excuses as to why I didn’t want to go, and eventually I gave up and quit.
Out of genuine concern, my dad took me to see a psychologist, a practice that I
would unknowingly continue over the next 10 years. Initially it felt odd to sit
and talk to a stranger about my feelings and deepest fears, but over time I
realized that it was comforting to have a non-family member listen to me,
unbiased and nonjudgmental, and try to help me confront my suppressed anxieties
that were manifesting in different ways and undoubtedly affecting the quality
of my life. Looking back on it now, during those sessions I was always holding
onto something, like a pen or a pillow, and doing so gave me the sense of not
being entirely exposed. And each time after those sessions ended, when I came
home, just being with my dog or cat would reassuringly give me a sense of unrequited peace. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I had known then that there were ways to
incorporate animals into my counseling sessions, I know I would have tried it, but
it was only recently that I discovered Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning (EFEL). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Inspired
by the teachings of <a href="http://eponaquest.com/" target="_blank">Linda Kohanov</a> and after having come to a cross-road in her life,
Ines Kaiser took out a map and randomly picked Luxembourg as the next place to
move to in hopes of starting her own business. Ines had tried EFEL after
experiencing some difficulties in her life, and understanding the benefits,
wanted to offer the same opportunity to others in search of finding themselves
and something more out of life. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Relaxing together in the pasture <a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photo-gallery-grace-lu/" target="_blank">(photo by Thierry Fulconis)</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Initially
EFEL began with the idea of connecting humans and horses in different ways. For
centuries humans have had a dependent relationship with horses and over time
that relationship ha<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">s frequently been <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">one sided</span></span>. <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Horses</span> were used as a means
for transportation, during war, exploration, survival of everyday life, and
humans rarely asked what was the desire and needs of the horse. Horses were
critical to human survival and evolution, and the thought to ask the horse if
they were willing to assist was never taken into consideration, and instead
often times they were brutally forced to oblige. In the later years horses were
used by the super-rich for prestige and sport, which greatly served the
interest of their owners but more times than not, neglected the interests of
the horse. In recent decades, more ethical training methods and horsemanship have
developed, but the idea remained that the human taught the horse and not the
other way around. However, nowadays, we have arrived at an era where this way
of thinking deserves to be questioned, and the intelligence of horses should be
deeply considered.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Horses are prey animals that live in herds and love being in the pasture <br />
<a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photo-gallery-grace-lu/" target="_blank">photo by Thierry Fulconis</a></td></tr>
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began establishing her clientele in 20<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">1</span>2, but launched her business, <a href="http://grace.lu/">Grace.lu</a>,
full time in 2013. She has six horses – Mylie (21 yrs.), Sue (8 yrs.), Grace (7
yrs.), Centu (6 yrs.), Sky (4 yrs.), Bella (3 yrs.) – five of whom she trains
with. The clients who come to her are battling with a range of issues such as
burnout, depression, anorexia, anger, fear, mid-life crisis, lifestyle
transition, calamitous relationships, divorce, in-between jobs, death of family
members, and illness. And whatever the case may be they are looking for a
change as their current state no longer feels sustainable and is leading them
down a path of unhappiness. In all cases, Ines’s clients have managed to suppress
their emotions which have resulted from these life altering events, and have
come to her to try and rebuild the contact to themselves. And by the time they
call to schedule a session, they have already read the information on her
website. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“I Invite
them to the stables and introduce my approach. I make them experience. When you
learn from experience, you remember it differently than something you heard or
talked about. When the experience happens on all these nonverbal levels – body,
emotion, mind, energy, and soul -- you can feel it.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ines’s
work <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">involves</span> the horse to teach people how to find themselves and reconnect. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“You cannot
develop personally if you can’t feel yourself or perceive what is going on
within you. Through the work that I am doing, the question I like to ask is, “What
do the horses have to teach us?” Any interaction that we have with them they
are teaching us something. I don’t know if they have a direct intention to do
so, it could vary from horse to horse, but they communicate very clearly that which
we have unlearned.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As
Ines perceives it, in today’s world the modern human mind is too focused on
logical thinking. As a result people have lost contact with their emotions and
no longer “feel their bodies”. Ines explained that horses are prey animals, and
it is in their nature to pick up even the slightest change in their
environment. They can feel your heart rate, whether you have high blood
pressure, your suppressed emotions, how well you are grounded, and if you are
present in the here and now or not. They can feel if you are congruent with
your heart. </span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPWI4kREqmXG5XLHBFVcd881PDuIOSmKWB68pa1LfzG_Hby-Ib8wKdYcZrX1oeYhjyzXYGK6J0b_HMuejnlciS8K14krI-tZUN79d8-O3FPb2UMPki3xDvs5dQqz4ehfcM9fpI6FTIyUXx/s1600/DSC_3012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPWI4kREqmXG5XLHBFVcd881PDuIOSmKWB68pa1LfzG_Hby-Ib8wKdYcZrX1oeYhjyzXYGK6J0b_HMuejnlciS8K14krI-tZUN79d8-O3FPb2UMPki3xDvs5dQqz4ehfcM9fpI6FTIyUXx/s400/DSC_3012.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A moment of affection between this woman and horse, Bella<br />
<a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photo-gallery-grace-lu/" target="_blank">photo by Thierry Fulconis</a></td></tr>
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</div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
<a href="https://www.heartmath.org/" target="_blank">Institute of Heart Math</a> has conducted research in the field of heart
intelligence. They have been able to determine that there is scientific
evidence proving that humans have the same cells in our heart that are also in
our brain, and that when we make decisions based on our heart or our gut
feelings, that this is more than just a metaphor. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">For
people who have a strong mental focus it is important to have them try and
connect with their body. The body talks to us thr<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">ough</span> these sensations, and as
prey animals, horses are able to perceive all of these things and mirror them
back to us through their behavior. In order to identify and acknowledge these sensations,
one of the first exercises that Ines does with her clients is called a Body Scan. As she explain<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">s:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“A Body
Scan is a small exercise where you focus your attention inward. You go thr<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">ough</span> all
of your body parts and look for any sensations that may stand out. That could
be pressure, churning in stomach, tension, posture, a realization that your
shoulders are hunched. All of these simple sensations carry information. I ask
them <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">'</span>Which is the sensation that intrigues you the most?<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">'</span>, and they always unconsciously choose the right one.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ines
explained that an example of this is when a person is standing and looking at
the horse and says “I have a nervous feeling in my stomach”. They are to allow
this feeling to be and spend a moment observing it. When this is happening, Ines
is standing with them and encouraging them. Then she asks them what the message
behind this sensation could be and they reply, “I’m afraid because I’ve never
been close to a big animal, I’m afraid of being run over by the horse, and I’m afraid
the horse will step on my feet”. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ines
undertook a 4 year training in Body Orientated Psychotherapy in Switzerland at
the Core Energetics Institute and a 1 year EponaQuest training program in the
USA designed by Linda Kohanov in order to be able to properly interpret and
understand her client’s projected sensations and realizations. When the client
expressed her fear that the horse would step on her feet, this manifested into
the realization that the client was afraid of upsetting her family and
colleagues, and as a result was over eager to please everyone. She had been
unable to communicate her own needs and boundaries to those around her which
had resulted in suppressing her emotions and facing years of self-conflict and
turmoil.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ines
said that during the first visit she asks her clients a series of questions:
Why are <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">you</span> here? What <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">do you</span> want to achieve? What is bothering <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">you</span> in <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">your</span>
life? What do <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">you</span> want to get out of the<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">se</span> sessions?<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> She continued<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">:</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“It is
very important that they verbalize their desires because that is how I make my
orientation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is mostly something
inside them, and something that helps them connect to their potential and their
power. People strive to find out what they want in life and what will lead them
there. When we encounter difficult situations we typically want them to go away
and resolve themselves, but those are the greatest gifts to help us find out
more deeply who we really are.” </span></div>
</blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Mostly
Ines works with adults, however she also works with children using a slightly
different approach. For example, some of the children she sees are introverted
and lack self-confidence. In these situations, she designs activities that they
can do to work on improving these tendencies, activities where they can make
decisions and take action. She lets the children decide what obstacles they
want to go thr<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">ough</span> with the horse and what they want the horse to do for them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“I
work to train their assertiveness, and this can be done on or off the horse. In
order for them to motivate the horse to do something with them or for them,
they have to bring the right energy level to achieve this”. </span></div>
</blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Some
kids pick up on the idea fairly quickly and respond positively to the training
almost immediately. For example, she has had cases where kids demonstrate their
assertiveness by creating their own fantasy journey as their activity for the
session.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Ines<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">added:</span></span></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“We go
on a fantasy journey. The horses become unicorns, while I and my partner play
the fairies. We encounter obstacles such as how to get by the crocodiles, or
past the quicksand. Sometimes we come to a river without a bridge and have to
figure out what to do and how to get across. This brings out their creativity.”</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Learning an<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">d having fun</span></span>! <a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photo-gallery-grace-lu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">(photo by Thierry Fulconis)</span></span></a></span></td></tr>
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</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Other
cases are not as straightforward, she explained<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">,</span> and require another approac<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">h:</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“I
went with one girl for a walk in the woods with the horses and I asked her, <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">'</span>What
do you want from life if you could have anything you wanted?<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">'</span>. It took her a
while to start talking, but when she did there were a lot of things coming out
that were very useful for her to know eluding to some of the challenges she was
facing.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In all
of Ines’s cases with children, the parents were very open. If her therapeutic
approach didn’t fit, they noticed it in the first meeting. Right from the
beginning, Ines makes it very clear to the parents how she works. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“This
therapeutic setting cannot be a situation where <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">'</span>there is something wrong with
my child and I need to fix it<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">'</span>. Most children who come for Equitherapy benefit
greatly from it. I rely totally on the fact that I can give them an experience.
They may not always be able to use this in their lives right now but it may
have an influence that is immeasurable.” </span></div>
</blockquote>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCa4p67wOpWimIXaBZ0pE3dfWCnY5-eH_0-1iURBg7r25GOFcMy6-hBPPPskiiZVCfK2K3hgMD5GsziqH89o-r-qXaSjy7mBRj72nhFlwLQBf7boGvzc6TSjbjnHMgPe8Htl_J1K6QvDsy/s1600/Picture1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCa4p67wOpWimIXaBZ0pE3dfWCnY5-eH_0-1iURBg7r25GOFcMy6-hBPPPskiiZVCfK2K3hgMD5GsziqH89o-r-qXaSjy7mBRj72nhFlwLQBf7boGvzc6TSjbjnHMgPe8Htl_J1K6QvDsy/s400/Picture1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This little boy is exploring different positions on the horse's back<br />
<a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photo-gallery-grace-lu/" target="_blank">photo by Thierry Fulconis</a></td></tr>
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<br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">But
what affect does all of this have on the horse<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">?</span> People are seemingly improving
as a result of their interaction with the animal, but taking into consideration
the true essence of EFEL, how does the horse feel about interacting with the
people?</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ines
explained that horses can handle emotions well, particularly negative emotions
as long as we are willing to show them. By admitting to ourselves and to the
horse that we are afraid, the horse is more likely to relax. If we suppress our
fears, and then try to mount the horse without feeling comfortable, the horse
doesn’t know what is going on, the situation doesn’t feel right to them, and they
start reacting, mirroring our emotions. For instance, they get uncomfortable, start
to move around, become fearful and stressed. Some may start to panic, some just
ignore you and turn and walk away, or maybe they become aggressive which is
demonstrated when they pin back their ears and swish their tail. These are all
clear signs that they don’t want the person too near.<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> Ines <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">added:</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“Horses
like to be congruent, and want us to admit to ourselves what is going on inside
of us. Some people will tell you, <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">'</span>don’t show your fear to the horse<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">'</span>, but they
don’t realize that the horse already senses what we are feeling long before we do. </span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">"<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Many people</span> approach the horse thinking <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">'</span>I want the horse to love me<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">'</span>. Animals
think so differently because they simply love. They do not have this type of
conditioning. If the person doesn’t realize that this is a pattern and start to
open up to a certain extent, then this can be very frustrating for the horse. I<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">t is <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">OK</span> for the<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">person to want the horse to love them. They<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> are <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">projecting their inner conflict onto the horse at that moment and we just want to make this conscious and explore where this need of 'wanting to be loved' comes from.</span></span></span></span></span>” </span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ6prlCc0n2R5SntWxpEu91ZQifAH1G4jddRhq3y3taHzPdMqr5F6MaR9fqgCQmrLWlJb7XxJiWLzT5vpbXzVOvFetAqY2-b0etQcEiZiVQqthxcUp8IvndjorOFcWoMijgSmKi94E_nlM/s1600/DSC_3018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ6prlCc0n2R5SntWxpEu91ZQifAH1G4jddRhq3y3taHzPdMqr5F6MaR9fqgCQmrLWlJb7XxJiWLzT5vpbXzVOvFetAqY2-b0etQcEiZiVQqthxcUp8IvndjorOFcWoMijgSmKi94E_nlM/s400/DSC_3018.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If we let go of our expectations, we experience blissful moments with horses<br />
<a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photo-gallery-grace-lu/" target="_blank">photo by Thierry Fulconis</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ines
says that it is not the severity of the trauma, but more how the person deals
with it. If the person has made their peace with their issues, can express
their feelings and self-reflect, then the horses are quite happy to be around
them vers<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">us</span> a person that is stuck in their ways and remains stuck. Horses
communicate strongly thr<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">ough</span> non-verbal channels -- <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">b</span>ody, energy, emotions – and this
communication happens in a very subtle way. It is so subtle that for us humans
we have to be taught how to observe. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Many
people come to Ines because they've heard about Equine Assisted Therapy, are drawn to horses,
feel more comfortable being outside, and want to try this less common approach.
Ines shys away from using the word “treated” as it implies that something
needs to be fixed or go away. Her approach is not to solve the problem -- the old paradigm or our
modern world – but to teach others that there is nothing wrong, only an
organism saying to us that an issue needs to be brought to our attention. Humans
have many beliefs that are created thr<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">ough</span> social conditioning. We carry a lot of
emotional baggage and suppressed emotions, which in turn impacts the horse, and
can be quite a lot for them emotionally. The therapist continued: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“Some
of the horses can carry your burden with them, other horses are eager to help.
If the horse cannot help, they can feel bad. If we spend time in their energy
field they have a regulating effect on us, for example, people who have had a
bad day at the office and went to see their horse, and afterwards feel so
relaxed.” </span></div>
</blockquote>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Relaxation exercise on the horse <a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photo-gallery-grace-lu/" target="_blank">(photo by Thierry Fulconis)</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Since
2014, Ines has been co-leading the <a href="http://equi-motion.lu/index.php?id=2/" target="_blank">Equi Motion Institute</a> in Luxembourg, a continuing
training program for professions who want to involve horses in their teaching
and become trained equitherapists. These are people who hold a degree in social work, <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">pedagogy, psychology or are me<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">dical profession<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">als</span></span></span>, <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">and </span>already have extensive experience with horses. As a fundamental
key to the program’s success, Ines believes that you can only create a safe
environment if you really know the horse species. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In
addition to equitherapist training, Ines provides therapy for horses who
encounter behavior problems such as rearing up, biting, kicking, bolting,
or difficulties with trailer load<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">ing</span>, just to name a few. Ines evaluates the horse
to see what they are doing and under which circumstances. She then strives to
renegotiate these behaviors, works to rebuild or build the trust and set
boundaries. She also observes the owner to see what the relationship between them
and their horse is like. She asks what the owners’ expectations are, and then
delves into whether or not those expectations are justified and realistic. Her
main focus is what the horse wants and how they feel. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“All
behavioral issues or trauma that the horse has was created by humans. There is
a lot of work required with the human. The animal put us into a position where
we need to grow into more conscience beings. You cannot approach an animal with
pure human logic.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ines with her horses, Sky and Bella; the next generation of 4-legged helpers<br />
<a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photo-gallery-grace-lu/" target="_blank">photo by Thierry Fulconis</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Some
of Ines’s clients have been with her since 2012. Some come on a regular basis
for a long period of time, others for 6 months every other week, and some give
her a call from time to time. She said she leaves the level of frequency entirely up to
them and does not try to influence them<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">:</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“Every
person needs to have a high motivation to work on their personal issues and
when they come for a session it’s because that’s what they want, not what I suggested.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“Every
encounter has its own purpose, and who am I to judge, or say something about a
person. I can only be there to accompany them in whatever they are
experiencing.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">After
a session Ines emotions v<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">a</span>ry. She reflects quite a lot, considers the outcome, and
replays the events and conversations, the decisions that were made and her
input. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“In
general I feel very satisfied and enormously grateful to the horses because
they often bring things to the surface that I couldn’t have and never would
have thought of.” </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ines and her horse, Sky, spending a quiet moment enjoying the sunset <br />
<a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photo-gallery-grace-lu/" target="_blank">photo by Thierry Fulconis</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ines’s
work has changed her life entirely. The way she relates to humans and animals
has forever changed, and the horses have become her biggest source of
inspiration. Last year Ines invited Anna Evans to do a seminar with her. Anna founded the approach
“<a href="http://www.communicationintuitive.com/" target="_blank">Communication Intuitive</a>” and has the unique ability to non-verbally communicate
with horses. Ann<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">a</span> had the chance to communicate with Ines’s horse, Grace, and
told Ines that this is what Grace said,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“When
I work with Ines, I, Grace, am the professional and Ines is the assistant. And
this interaction between myself and humans, this is how I express love.”</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ines and her horse, Mylie, and dog, Maui, doing liberty work<br />
<a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photo-gallery-grace-lu/" target="_blank">photo by Thierry Fulconis</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> <a href="http://www.petopia.eu/photo-gallery-grace-lu/" target="_blank"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Visit the Grace.lu Photo Gallery on Petopia for more ama<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">zing photos by Thierr<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">y</span> Fulconis</span></span></a></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb2oOuq4u5WaKct7sVYbK0exb8QDvV6RgP7z5ib5ZSiG6aJcQYsapj0i2nR25WBqFYfD8ZQY7lf3anobN34EhQRFlrZzux4aoVz40XlkUhpwdiWO2hLtC-b64oxfgJcLqTFhF5RcRM7rf0/s1600/20160403_184945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb2oOuq4u5WaKct7sVYbK0exb8QDvV6RgP7z5ib5ZSiG6aJcQYsapj0i2nR25WBqFYfD8ZQY7lf3anobN34EhQRFlrZzux4aoVz40XlkUhpwdiWO2hLtC-b64oxfgJcLqTFhF5RcRM7rf0/s320/20160403_184945.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">At times
it seems like my 10 year old cat, Zoe, is an extension of my arm. Whenever I am sitting at the desk and working on the computer, she comes over to me, nudges
my chin with her head, and plops down somewhat beside and somewhat on top of
the keyboard, and rests her head on my arm. And any time that I even think about
changing positions, or move my wrists just the slightest bit, she opens one
eye, glares at me, and shuts it again as if to say “Don’t even think about it”.
The funny thing is that I actually try to oblige her and feel guilty if I move
too much while typing and forget to use my left hand to activate the mouse
instead of my right. I mean, after all, I am right handed, but even that is no excuse.
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Another
example of how well she has me trained is that whenever she grants my husband
and me the pleasure of her company, and chooses to sleep in our bed, she
picks out her spot <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">and is</span> not to be disturbed for the profound impact that it could
have on her sleep. 99.9% of the time she chooses to sleep right next to me
curled up in my arms, and I am very careful to give her enough space so that
she doesn’t fall off the edge of the bed. On these occasions it is my husband
who has to adjust and sleep close to the edge on his side, simply because he
chooses to come to bed later than Zoe and me<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">.<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> T</span></span>he simple rule is “first
come first served”. But in all fairness, if I manage to wake up when he enters
the room, I am sure to remind him that Zoe’s sleeping so he doesn’t make too
much noise or ruffle the covers too much when he’s trying to get situated and
comfortable. </span></div>
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continue on with more examples of how I habitually put our cat’s comfort above
that of my own and often times even that of my husband, but I think the first two
should give you a pretty good idea of how much she means to me. That being
said, when she got sick last month and I wasn’t sure if she was going to make
it, you can imagine the pain and agony I felt with the <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">prospect</span> that she
might die and that all the discomforts that we regularly endure would become our fondest
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Zoe
weights 6.9 kg (approx. 15 lbs) and is no stranger to eating. In fact, it is
her favorite past time, next to sleeping. We’ve tried everything to increase her
activity level including toys, walks, yard time, and laser lights, but nothing has worked. She
is committed to eating and there are no exceptions. So one night, about a few
hours after dinner, when she regurgitated her food, we thought it odd but not
too serious. It was only the next morning when she started repeatedly vomiting
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6 am Wednesday: our only option was to take her to the emergency hospital. The vet's initial
steps w<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">ere</span> to perform a physical examination, take
an x-ray to see if anything was lodged in the stomach, take the temperature,
administer a <a href="http://cerenia.com/" target="_blank">Cerenia</a>
injection to stop the vomiting, and start re-hydrating her with IV fluids. She
remained in the hospital all day and was released that evening as the
vomiting had ceased and she had started to regain her appetite. The hospital
gave me some medication to assist with digestion, but after she got home <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">it</span>
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day her appetite level went back down. She was no longer my hungry kitty, and
instead wasn’t interested in eating at all. <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">T</span>his time we headed to a second
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">During
the ultrasound the doctors noticed that her pancreas seemed inflamed, so the initial
thought was that she could have <a href="http://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/endocrine/c_ct_pancreatitis" target="_blank">pancreatitis</a>.
To be sure of the diagnosis, the vets took additional blood<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span>work to review her
enzyme levels, but as it turned out her levels were considered normal. They
then administered additional IV fluids to increase her hydration, and
waited overnight to watch and see if her appetite returned before releasing her
to come home. When I picked her up from the vet hospital the next day they
explained that Zoe had an inflammation of the stomach lining otherwise known as
<a href="http://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/digestive/c_ct_chronic_gastritis" target="_blank">gastritis</a> and sent me home with pain and an anti-acid medication to give her for
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just 6 days after leaving the second veterinary hospital, the refusal
to eat returned. I immediately took her back to the first veterinary hospital that
performed the initial examination, and they repeated the ultrasound and another full
blood<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span>work analysis to see if the previous diagnosis had worsened. The good news
was that the pancreas and stomach lining were back to normal, but the <a href="http://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/digestive/c_ct_stomach_motility_loss" target="_blank">stomach motility</a> had seemingly decreased. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That
same night I was able to take her back home, even though her apatite hadn’t returned
during her stay at the hospital.<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> They <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">ga<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">ve me</span></span></span> medicine to increase the
motility and special veterinary a/d food to hopefully stimulate <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">her</span> appetite.
The blood<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span>work <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">took</span> 24 hours for the results so we had to wait until the
next day to see if the condition was more serious than anticipated. At home
that evening Zoe ate a little, but nothing impressive, and the next day was
worse than the previous one. She wasn’t eating at all and was lethargically staying
in one place.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmoRtm2xcToIl0_b4VVe58l_NtT2PnHpyPbw2LOc_Z3n3ZHA3vIVqUyt825zffVCyCh-qnH4ux-ARFTY6s5ReELudKyeYA4p1ChMYGwxbHIPwhFVZsAJknNW5G7SkAvlPEi2WLYRN-aLL/s1600/20160401_223940.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmoRtm2xcToIl0_b4VVe58l_NtT2PnHpyPbw2LOc_Z3n3ZHA3vIVqUyt825zffVCyCh-qnH4ux-ARFTY6s5ReELudKyeYA4p1ChMYGwxbHIPwhFVZsAJknNW5G7SkAvlPEi2WLYRN-aLL/s320/20160401_223940.jpg" width="300" /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> I frantically
called our family vet who dropped off an appetite stimulus medication. By late
afternoon the blood<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span>work had returned i<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">ndicating</span> that everything was in order, and
there was clinically nothing more to be done to explain the lack of appetite
and lethargy. Soon after giving Zoe the appetite stimulant medication, our vet, who was involved in this from the beginning, and coached me through this t<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">raumatic</span> process every step of the way<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">,</span></span>
came over to do one more physical exam. <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">As a <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">last resort she</span></span> gave Zoe an antib<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">iotic</span> injection after
noticing her straining to swallow. And strangely enough, even though it may not
have been very scientific, it was the only thing that worked. Hour by hour Zoe’s
appetite began returning to normal and the lethargy faded away. A few days
later she was back to being our hungry kitty, and I couldn’t have been happier
to feed her whenever she asked, day and night, or sleep in awkward positions in
the bed so that she was comfortable and slept soundly. </span></div>
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that after two weeks of uncertainty, a bucket full of emotional turmoil, two
ultrasounds, two IV fluids, one x-ray, three blood tests, and about five
medications that my story still had a happy ending, but unfortunate<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">ly</span>,
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Brandt’s cat, Pjerrot, was just 6 weeks old when she found him abandoned and sitting
on the side of the street in 2002. She picked him up and took him home where he
fell into bed and just slept for the first two days. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span>Dorthe suspected that Pjerrot
was deaf when he wouldn’t react to being called by his name or the sound of things
dropping on the floor. He was very clumsy and couldn’t do simple things like walk
along the table next to a glass without knocking it over. He was always <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">bumping</span>
into things which is unusual for cats as they tend to be very graceful and
cautious of their surroundings. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">It was because of this that a friend of Dorthe’s 5 year old girl <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">thought he should be</span> named after the famous Danish clown, Pjerrot, who
acts as a mime. </span></span>At two months old he was officially tested at
the animal hospital and they determined that he was in fact 100% deaf. Dorthe
had suspected it all along especially since he was an all-white cat, and she understood
that they were prone to being deaf. This simply meant that Pjerrot
would have to be kept indoors as it wasn’t safe for him to be outside alone
when he couldn’t hear any dangers approaching. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></span></div>
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by cars didn’t stop him from loving to ride in them. On Sundays when the
weather was nice, Dorthe used to take Pjerrot on long drives where he would
look out the window at enjoy the scenery passing by. She remembers that by the
time they arrived home, Pjerrot would be so exhausted that he would walk into
the house, head straight for the bed, and fall fast asleep. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During weekdays when Dorthe was getting ready
for work and was putting on her high heels, Pjerrot would take this as his cue
to go and sit by the door and wait in hopes that she would take him for another
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Like Zoe,
feeding time for Pjerrot was a sacred ritual that should never be broken.
Pjerrot almost had Dorthe believing that cats could tell time and set alarm
clocks as he always knew when it was 6 am, the time that he expected his
breakfast to be prepared and served. If Dorthe was sleeping he would brush her
hair until she woke up to serve him, and if that didn’t work he would pounce on
the bed until she got up. His determination was immeasurable and he was just as
vigilant about dinner time, screaming at her unless his meal was served promptly at
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years passed by and Pjerrot got older, Dorthe read articles about senior cats
and what to expect, but it still didn’t prepare her for the day when his illness
actually came. Pjerrot had been losing weight, but it was nothing alarming and
he had even received a clean bill of health at his last check-up about a year
before. He was still eating and screaming, as deaf cats tend to do, so when
Dorthe decided to go away on holiday for a weekend she’d made the decision to take
him to the vet right after she got back. When she returned home that Sunday
Pjerrot wasn’t standing at the door to meet her.<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> I</span>nstead he was hiding
underneath the duvet. When she found him he was still trying to greet her, but
the sound of his purring was totally different and she could see that something
was completely wrong. Dorthe immediately called the vet and took him to the
hospital. When she lifted him out of the kennel he tried to scramble away and fell
onto the floor and screamed. Dorthe reached down to pick him up and place him back onto the table <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">but</span> he took his last
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entire act happened so quickly that the veterinarian didn’t even have time to
examine Pjerrot before he passed away. The vet said that when he arrived he was
breathing very fast and his illness could have affect<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">ed</span> his
heart. The vet had tried to massage Pjerrot’s heart while he was lying on the
table, but it didn’t help.<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> I</span>t was already too late. <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">In</span> the end, the prognosis was that
Pjerrot died of <a href="http://www.petmd.com/cat/slideshows/general_health/top-ten-signs-of-heart-disease-in-cats" target="_blank">heart failure</a>. </span></div>
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was extremely loving and enriched Dorthe’s life for the entire 14 years they
were together. Pjerrot had never been sick a single day. When looking back on
his life Dorthe remembers the good times, and that he was such a happy cat always
off in his own little world. When asked to describe her last moments with him
she said, “I literally think, maybe it’s me wishing to think, he was waiting for
me to come home so he could die while I was here”. And even though he is gone
and watching over her from above, she will forever hold onto her fondest
memories, “When the sun starts getting up, we are going to get up, even if its
4am. And if I tried to crawl back into bed he would come wake me up saying, now
it’s time to play.”</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Alici" is part of the Cat Dreams series by artist <a href="http://www.cristinaburns.com/" target="_blank">Cristina Burns</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Wh</span>en I
first moved into our rental house in Luxembourg I thought that the walls should
remain mostly bare. Although they are painted in various shades of pastel colors
like blue, pink, and yellow, I wasn’t inspired to fill them with family
photos, famous landscapes, or framed degrees and certifications, as I have done
in many dwellings before. Perhaps this decision was a reflection of my feelings
of uncertainty that accompanied me like hand luggage on my cross continental
journey. Or maybe it was partly due to the fact that I didn’t want to be
bothered with filling in holes and repainting whenever it came time to move.
Nevertheless, over the years, the walls have remained bare while I found other
ways to decorate and express my colorful and creative personality. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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never studied art, and for most of my life avoided places like art museums,
galleries, and shows. I thought for sure those places weren’t for me, and much
preferred to go shopping or pursue extreme sports, like shark cage diving,
during my vacations. This particular mindset could have been due to my young
age and lack of wisdom, but interestingly enough, nowadays, I find that my
interest in and patience for art has changed and I’m excited to explore its multifaceted
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Last
year my family and I took a trip to Paris during which we visited Claude Monet’s
Gardens which is just outside of Paris located in Giverney, France. It was a bucket list
item for my stepmother, Marilyn, who is also a Master Gardner, and we were only
accompanying her because it was the nice thing to do, not because we truly
wanted to go. </span></div>
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I admit that I was truly unprepared for the beauty the garden’s held. I had
been to an arboretum in the past, which was what I had in mind, but that was
nothing compared to the landscape that laid before me. At the end of the tour
while cruising the gift shop, I decided to purchase one of Monet’s paintings of
the gardens, despite the fact that I had about a hundred photos on my
smartphone. For the first time in my life, having the portrait and hanging it
up at home felt like a way to preserve the memories as well as pay tribute to
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Smartphone photo taken at Claude Monet's Gardens</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Since
that time my appreciation has continued to mature, and I’ve found a way to fuse
my newly found passion for art with my undying passion for animals. My husband and
I have recently started a web platform called <a href="http://www.petopia.eu/" target="_blank">Petopia</a>,that provides vital information for having and maintaining healthy and happy pets to people
in the Luxembourg region. One of the areas that we focus on is animal related
art where we feature global artists in our <a href="http://www.petopia.eu/art-gallery/" target="_blank">Art Gallery</a> who execute
their art in many different forms. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">When I
first saw the portraits painted by <a href="http://www.anastasia-art.com/" target="_blank">Anastasia Vanden Berghe</a>, I immediately
thought of my former Alaskan Malamute, Sasha. Sasha was with me for 11 years
before she was diagnosed with bone cancer and passed away in 2007. Ever since
her death I promised myself that one day I would honor her by having her
portrait painted. It’s taken me 9 years of searching, but with Anastasia, I’d finally
found an artist whom I felt that I could entrust this task to. With the exception
of the size of the canvas, I had no intention of influencing her with regards
to how the portrait should be painted. I believe in leaving it entirely up to the
artist, my only request being that she try and capture Sash’s loving, devoted,
and playful spirit. I sent Anastasia copies of the 5 remaining photos that I had,
and then began to wait with breathless anticipation. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the photos of Sasha presented to Anastasia</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">When presented
with the final portrait I was humbled. My Sasha, my love, was looking back at
me and smiling. I could feel her warmth and presence around me, and my heart
felt that she was at peace. Over the years I have seen Sasha in my dreams, and
each time she tells me that she loves me, that she is home, and that she is at
peace. Now, with great gratitude to Anastasia, the portrait of Sasha is hung in
our office across from the desk, and I have the privilege of seeing her smiling
face every single day. </span>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">"Sasha" 30x40 cm acrylic painting</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">After
having waited so long to fulfill my promise, I am now encouraged to continue in
this direction, and repeat this act for our other pets. As art comes in
various forms, we decided that the best representation of our active and
energetic 8 year old German Shepard, McKayla, was to schedule a photo shoot
with Lisbeth Ganer, a photographer who is specialized in capturing dogs in motion. Years from
now I want to be able to remember McKayla as she is today – joyful, energetic, happy,
and loving, and having these photos will forever provide me with that reassurance
and comfort long after she’s gone. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">McKayla's photo shoot with Lisbeth Ganer</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">O</span>ur
next investment is to have our 10 year old tuxedo cat, Zoe, painted by another
of our featured artists, <a href="http://www.margrietfischer.com/" target="_blank">Margriet Fischer</a>. We like the way Margriet chooses the
colors for the animals portrayed in her work and think that her style is best
suited to reflect Zoe’s true essence. I met with Margriet in person before
deciding to proceed, a luxury that isn’t always possible, but this extra step
was necessary to me as these portraits are very personal and connecting with
the artist plays an important part. Nevertheless we are looking forward to
collaborating with her and are excited to see how the portrait turns out. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Myntha" acrylic painting by Margriet Fischer</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In my
opinion, investing in art is a very personal and subjective matter, and one
that cannot be rushed into. It has taken time and a change in perspective for
me to be able to appreciate the museums and galleries that I once shied away
from. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I no longer feel content with the
bare walls that have existed for so long, and instead have decided that it’s
finally time to add bit of color and bring them back to life. Art is portrayed
in many different forms and fashions, but regardless of what style and texture
you choose, it’s imperative that the memories are preserved and the history
continues to live on. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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Cheese, and give me a BIG smile! Do these words sound familiar to anyone else
besides me? I’d classify them as the typical ‘cheesy’ words photographers use
attempting to get the best shot when taking your picture. But what would your
reaction be if a photographer didn’t count to three, ask you to smile on cue,
and told you to simply be yourself?</span></div>
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Ganer developed a love for photography early on, and the passion has become
part of her DNA ever since. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Having
continued photography after moving from Norway to Luxembourg almost 18 years
ago, she’s established a reputation amongst many as a unique, energetic, and
brilliant photographer. She strives to capture and reveal the true essence of
the individual in her work, and is not afraid to do what it takes to get the
great shot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Lisbeth
does not limit her work to only shooting one specific subject, but rather
prefers the challenge of variety. Whether it’s family, portraits, sports, or travel,
she’s got the experience, although one of her personal favorites is
photographing dogs in motion.</span></div>
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shared her experience of the time when an owner wanted a photo of their dog
playing in a field with grass that was over 1 meter high. The dog had a passion
for jumping, and Lisbeth’s goal was to capture the dog in mid-air. Days before
the shoot took place, Lisbeth went to scout out the area to get a true feel for
the elements and the natural light. Just in case the weather didn’t cooperate, as
a precaution, Lisbeth and the owner scheduled three different dates for the photo
shoot to take place. When the day came, getting the perfect shot certainly
wasn’t as easy as counting to three. The hours passed by as Lisbeth watched and
waited, all the while encouraging the dog to play and behave as she naturally
would. And in order to get the perfect ‘jump’ shot, when the right moment came,
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lisbeth stood in-between the dog and the
owner, while they called to her and she ran towards them and leapt into the air.
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is just one example of the extraordinary amount of dedication and patience that
goes into creating her breathtaking works of art. She believes that photography
is more than taking a pretty picture, and the end result should unveil a piece
of the soul that’s been captured. As a mother, wife, and entrepreneurial
business woman, Lisbeth is no stranger to hard work and takes pride in
diligently working with the client until they are both pleased with the end
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one of her favorite pastimes is taking her dog Maya to the forest and joining
up with friends and their dogs for long walks. She of course brings along her
high powered camera, capable of taking 8 shots per second, a necessity when
photographing subjects that never sit still unless they hear the word ‘treat’.
She lies and waits for the perfect moments, not caring about the mud on her
shoes, grass stains on her jeans, slobber on her hands, and rain in her hair.
And when it’s over she stands up, tucks away her camera, walks back to her car,
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acts are being carried out by ordinary people every single day. All too often
our daily news intake is clouded by war, racism, and political unrest, and it’s
easy for the good news to get lost in the crowd of confusion and chaos. But
every now and then we hear a story that touches an emotional part of us, and we
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strangers, Paul Wilson may seem like your ordinary guy, but to his friends,
family, and especially to his dog, Poochee, he is considered to be a hero. He
has always been an avid animal lover and a strong advocate for their welfare,
and over the years has had various pets, some of which he acquired in very unconventional
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">During
his service in the British Military, Paul was stationed on an assignment in
Sierra Leone. One day while he was working, he came across an African
Grey Parrot whose wings had been clipped, and was suffering from severe
neglect. As the bird belonged to some of the workers in the camp, Paul
needed their permission before adopting it as his own. He figured that by
accusing the owners of mistreating the animal, and asking them outright if he
could have the bird, the answer was sure to be negative. But if he could
somehow persuade them to transfer ownership in a non-threatening manner, his
chances of success were a lot higher. So cleverly enough, one evening he
approached the workers with several cases of beer, and invited them to share a
drink. It wasn’t long before the laughter and jokes were pouring out smoothly,
and the atmosphere was one of relaxation and fun. All the while Paul was
waiting and watching, and when the moment was right, casually asked if he could
adopt the bird, in which case they agreed without a second thought. With
that simple approval Paul’s mission was accomplished, the Parrot would now be
saved, and importantly, the relationship between he and the workers would
remain amicable. When his assignment was complete, Paul flew the parrot back to
the United Kingdom, where it lived out its life in luxury eating well and
enjoying the fresh air while being perched on Paul’s shoulders while he walked
along the beach.</span></div>
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later years, after Paul had finished his Military service and was working as a
civilian, he was called on assignment to Kabul, Afghanistan in 2010. During
this time the airbase was still under construction, and it was not uncommon to
see packs of feral dogs roaming about. The probability that these animals had
rabies was high, which was one of the reasons Paul had received the series of rabies
shots prior to his deployment.</span></div>
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afternoon, amongst a pack of stray dogs was a younger dog of about 4 to 5
months old.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dog was walking with a
limp, the fur mangled, his rib-cage visible, and he still had one end of a
broken noose tied around his neck while the rest of the rope dragged along the
ground. When approached by Paul and some of the people in the camp, his demeanor
was timid and nervous, but he didn’t come off as aggressive or skittish like
the other feral dogs he accompanied. The perception was that this stray could
have been domesticated and was simply following the others in a desperate
attempt to find food and water. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In
Paul’s mind, all he could think about was getting this dog the help it needed.
He didn’t stop to weigh the options, to think about the long term implications
of feeding a stray, or the medical risks of being potentially exposed to
rabies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He started off slowly by
offering the dog the basics of nutritional food, clean water, and a place to
lay his head. In the immediate weeks following the initial arrival, the dog’s
disposition became more relaxed and his health began to rapidly improve. He
started to put on more and more weight and was noticeably growing taller and
gaining statue with each week that passed by. The noose around his neck
certainly hadn’t come with a name-tag, and no one had officially picked out a name; but whenever someone asked where the pooch was, the dog showed up. It was
because of this apparent association that Paul decided to name the dog
“Poochee’”.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">On any
given day there were around 900 local Afghans working on the camp, and it
wasn’t long before Poochee’s physical presence gained more and more
attention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many people were guessing
about his origin and breed, but it wasn’t until the owner unexpectedly showed
up on the base one day, and confirmed that he was a purebred Turkish Kangal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Historically
the Kangal’s are known as flock-guardian dogs named after the Kangal District
of Sivas Province in Central Turkey, where the breed is thought to have
originated from. The general appearance is large, powerful, and heavy-boned and
their temperament alert, territorial, and defensive, which is why they were
successfully used as guardians against predators. At maturity, a male can weigh
between 110 and 145 lbs. and range from 30 to 32 inches, while a female can
weigh between 90 and 120 lbs. and range from 28 to 30 inches. The first Kangal
was imported to the USA in 1985, but wasn’t recognized by the <a href="http://www.ukcdogs.com/Web.nsf/Breeds/KangalDog" target="_blank">United Kennel Club</a> until 1998.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
man explained to Paul that he had come to reclaim his dog as Poochee was of
great financial value. He was a breeder of fighting dogs and Poochee had come
from a line of champion blood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Poochee
was meant to fight in the arena, and the owner had high hopes of winning due to
his stature and family history. Paul said that dog fighting in Afghanistan is a
lucrative sport. He described how the event took place every Friday, and that it
was similar to a boxing match where there is a referee that determines the
winner. And even though the dogs did not fight to the death, they were frequently badly
injured. It became clear to Paul that his initial assessment of Poochee had
been correct, that he had been domesticated but somehow escaped. But it was
also clear, that if Poochee was returned to the rightful owner, his life might
soon come to an end. It was then that Paul decided to request ownership of
Poochee, and astonishingly the owner agreed without much opposition. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Not too
long after the man left the camp, there were two separate attempts by local
workers to kidnap Poochee. The first time, one of the workers tried to hide him
amongst his belongings and was caught by the guard on the way out. The second
time, another worker took Poochee and tied him up next to a maintenance shed,
with the intention of taking him off base at the end of the day. Because of
these kidnapping attempts, it became evident to Paul <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">that the dog would not be sa<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">fe unle<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">ss his status chan<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">ged</span></span></span></span>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Paul
acted quickly to find a way to officially adopt Poochee and keep him on base
while arranging for him to be deported back to the UK. As the only dogs allowed
on the camp were working dogs, Paul registered Poochee as one of the contractor’s
official security dogs. He then arranged for the medical examinations, blood
work, and vaccines needed in order to obtain his official medical certificate
that had to be certified by the Afghanistan Ministry of Agriculture and
countersigned by a certified veterinarian. With that documentation he was able
to arrange the Afghan Export license and UK import license Poochee needed prior
to boarding the plane from Kabul to Frankfurt, and then Frankfurt to London.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">After
the arrival in London, sadly the journey was only partially complete. In
accordance with the law in the UK, Poochee was required to stay in quarantine
for the next 6 months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Paul had arranged
for him to stay in a facility in Berkshire, where he was placed in a 3m x 2m
indoor/outdoor cage and wasn’t allowed to leave or visit with other animals. At
the time Paul was living in Luxembourg, but faithfully flew back every weekend
to visit with Poochee on Saturdays. Living in such confines was nowhere near
ideal, but miraculously Poochee adapted without any problems and still managed
to keep his loving and gentle personality. At the end of the 6 months, after he
passed his physical and psychiatric examinations with flying colors, he was
presented with his European Pet Passport, and released to go home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Reunited
at last, Paul and Poochee headed on the last leg of their journey, and made the
remaining 7 hour 700 km drive to Luxembourg. From the moment Poochee set foot
in the front door he felt home and at peace as if this is where he was always
meant to be. There were no issues of acclimation or long periods of adjustment.
Poochee had never been house trained but Paul never recalled one accident. Poochee
never had to be told not to jump on or destroy the furniture, and instead
provided a calming presence over Paul and his partner. As the breed requires a
lot of physical and mental stimulation, Poochee immediately became accustomed
to the 6 km runs every weekday Morning;
the strength and pull training sessions during the 6 km walk every weekday
evening and 15 km walk every Saturday and Sunday; and free rein of the backyard
in between.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was no longer forced to
scrounge for food, and was instead presented with a large bowl of quality
kibble supplemented with pieces of fresh meat and cooked rice, for which he
could graze over throughout the day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Paul
recognized Poochee’s intellect and independence and treated him with respect
saying “You’re not dealing with a child you’re dealing with an adult. They
respect you as the alpha male completely, but then you have to respect him as
the warrior he is.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Paul’s
mission has always been to preserve and save the life of the animal first, even
if he wasn’t sure where the animals was going to end up. On two occasions he
was fortunate enough to be in the position to rehouse the animals with him, but
even if he is not the final owner, this doesn’t stop him from performing these
heroic acts. The parrot has passed on, but Poochee is now 7 years old and weighs
48 kg. His life is fully of joy and he is surrounded by people he loves and who
unquestionably love him back. His favorite pastime is a simple one – spending
his days watching and patrolling his territory while guarding his family flock,
a luxury he would never have had, unless Paul had intervened. Paul’s unselfish
and loving act of kindness saved Poochee’s life. Spending over 8,000 EUR of his
own money, dedicating his time, energy, and resources on a cause that be
believed in simply because to him it was the right thing to do. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Poochee watching over his territory</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Exploring the Benefits of Animal Physiotherapy</span></b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Animals have always been a
part of my life, even before I took my first breath. Carrying me to full term
was a difficult pregnancy for my mom, but it was her two Yorkies, Kirsch and
Butch, who laid by her side and comforted her during the nine months that she
was bed ridden. They could sense when my mom was in pain, and licked her face
until the moment passed. They could feel when the baby was moving, and
repositioned themselves next to her belly until the stirring soothed. And
although they couldn’t speak English, their message was loud and clear, they were
there to protect the family using their senses to guide the way. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">It’s uncanny how in tune
pets become to the needs of their owners. We don’t even have to say a word and
they seem to instinctively read our minds, which is one of the many reasons why
the bond between human and animals is so strong and the impact they have on our
souls is so profound. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are born with
the eagerness to please us, willingness to sacrifice their lives to protect our
own, and are baffled with the notion of disloyalty. They are our guardian angels
-- with or without the wings -- asking only for our endless love and affection
in return.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Sometimes I wonder if I am
doing enough. My German Shepard, McKayla, gives so much of herself to me, never
complaining, nor asking for more, but it is my duty as her caretaker to learn
to speak her language and do everything I can to ensure that her well-being and quality
of life are the best that I can provide. On a basic level, this means making
sure that her nutritional needs, daily mental and physical exercise quota, and
yearly checkups are met. But furthermore I am responsible for researching the inherent
problems associated with her breed and taking the necessary preventative measures
to reduce their potential occurrence. German Shepherds are known to develop Hip
Dysplasia, but how does that condition evolve, and what sort of monitoring and treatments
are needed? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">In my opinion, when it
comes to complementary and alternative<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> medica<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">l</span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">(CAM)</span> treatments for animals, physiotherapy is considered the
underdog – powerful in performance yet highly under recognized. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When people are experiencing back or neck pain,
it is natural to think of a chiropractor. When our pets are experiencing pain,
however, chiropractic does not necessarily come to mind. Perhaps it should. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Dr. Scott Oliver has had
an established chiropractic practice in Luxembourg for over 11 years. He first
obtained his Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Calgary prior to
completing his Doctor of Chiropractic in Washington D.C. His desire to expand
his practice to include the treatment of animals came while working as an
Exercise Physiologist in Calgary when a fellow chiropractor told him about his
treatments for horses on the rodeo circuit. Coincidentally, not long after that,
a friend of Scott’s horse was having problems, and Scott agreed to try and treat
him. The treatments proved to be beneficial and the horse’s mobility functions
returned to normal. This one encounter was enough to inspire Scott to return to
school and train to become certified in veterinary chiropractic. He attended
the International Academy of Veterinary Chiropractic in Sittensen, Germany, and
since then has been slowly building up his animal clientele. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The most common animals
that Dr. Oliver treats are dogs, cats, and horses. When a client comes to him
for a specific problem, in principal he treats them the same regardless of
species or symptomatology, saying “I analysis the whole body to locate and
correct shifts or deviations from normal neuro-structural function.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Most frequently, the types
of problems he encounters are hip and pelvic issues in retrievers, lumbars in
bulldogs, and horses that need to compensate for the movement of the riders on
their backs. In the latter case he take his portable table with him to the
stable to adjust the rider in addition to treating the horse. And depending on
the severity and age of the problem, it can take anywhere from 1 to 3 visits,
lasting around 15 to 30 minutes each, to see an improvement, but it’s usually
more surprising how quickly changes can begin to occur. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“What I’m doing is looking for very
specific neuro-structural shifts and correcting those. The results can be quite
astounding but treatment is always based on what is found in the examination.
Sometimes less work or adjustments get the most profound effects and sometimes
more work is required. It’s sometimes a hard concept for people to understand,
I do what is required- nothing more, nothing less.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“In a severe problem where the animal is
enduring a lot of pain and/or lame, I may want to see an animal just a few days
later. However, the majority of animals with severe cases would need only 1
time per week for 2 to3 weeks. Still, most cases do quite well with only once
every two weeks and can decrease frequency of treatment quite quickly.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Based on Dr. Oliver’s experience most breeds respond quite well to
chiropractic treatments. However, certain breeds may </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">relapse easier than others, which can
happen when animals are bred for particular traits. When asked what are the
different types of reactions that animals have to treatment, and the signs that
he looks for to judge their level of comfort, Dr. Oliver replied, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Usually the animal intuitively knows
that you’re trying to help them and they are quite cooperative. Occasionally,
if there’s an uncooperative situation, I think your own state of mind becomes
very important. Remaining calm and focused, and oddly enough, asking the animal
nicely to let you do what you’re trying to achieve always helps.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">In our case<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">, when my husband and I took Mc<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Kayla to see Dr. Oliver, he began by checking that all of her limb functions were working properly, and then proceeded to make corrections to the are<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">as that were out of sy<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">nc. As to be expected, at first she wa<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">s a bit un<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">sure of the situation, and proceeded to wander around the room and <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">position her body awa<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">y from him instead of sitting still. But after he told her that he wasn<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">'t going to hurt her, and the first adjustment didn't seem to hurt, she <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">visibly</span> relaxed and cooperated <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">giving him her outstretched arms and legs to adjust <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">instead</span> of pulling back. When we asked how often we should repeat the <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">treatment, Dr. Oliver suggested we bring her back in a few months, unless <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">there was a <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">specific issue. Routine checkups are a smart way for owners to keep an <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">eye out for an<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">y prob<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">lems.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dr. Scott Oliver treating our German Shepherd, McKayla</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Over
the next few days we were amazed at McKayla’s increase in energy level,
apatite, and profound ease of traveling up and down our 2 flights of stairs
multiple times per day. Although previously she was not showing us any signs of
discomfort, and her fickleness at dinnertime is an everyday occurrence, we
could visibly see that the treatment had a positive effect on her overall
well-being. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">There
are many types of animal physiotherapy, and just as with people, in some cases
the different treatments can work together to complement each other. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Ms.
Christiane Speltz is the co-founder of Déiere Reha, an animal rehabilitation
center in Luxembourg. She completed her studies in Germany to become certified
in veterinary physiotherapy and osteopathy. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before joining Géraldine Flammang to open the
clinic, she was working alone and making house calls. Christiane treats a lot
of dogs, visits horses in their stables, and on occasion has been asked to
visit farms to treat cows and donkeys.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
too believes that her treatments target the body as a whole, and not just
individual symptoms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“For the physiotherapy, we have a lot of
dogs who come in after a surgery because of problems with the ligaments of the
knee, or working dogs who come for an osteopathy check. Owners of horses
contact me for a regular checks, or if they realize a difference from their
horses when they ride them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“If I come for a regular check for a
horse, often one session is enough.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If a
dog comes to us for muscle training, for example, Hydrotherapy, the improvement
depends on a lot of factors, such as the age of the dog, or how often the owner
can practice some exercises at home.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">At Déiere Reha, Hydrotherapy
is done in a containerized pool and can be a bit nerve-racking for dogs the
first time due to the noise and unfamiliarity with the equipment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a ramp for entry and exit, and a
treadmill at the bottom. When the door is closed, the heated water fills the
tank up to the top of their legs, the depth depends on the treatment and the
dog, and the buoyancy, viscosity, resistance, and hydrostatic pressure of the
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“We often have dogs who are scared so we
take our time with the animal; also a lot of biscuits help as well. Also, the
way that I’m working is a soft way, and most of the animals calm down. But you
must always be aware that a dog has some pain, and pay attention to their body
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">A first session can take
around 1 hour to do a complete check of the body, however follow-ups are a bit
shorter lasting around 40 minutes. In Christiane’s experience the animal may
show more symptoms than before for the next 2 days due to the regulation of the
body, after which they generally start to feel better. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“There is no specific difference between
breeds when responding to treatment, the only difference is that different
breeds have more problems due to their physic.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Déiere Reha also offers
additional physio therapy treatments such as Acupuncture - <span class="tgc">a
form of alternative medicine involving thin needles inserted into the body at different
points;</span> Aromatherapy - using essential oils and other aroma compounds
for the purpose of altering the animal’s mood and sense of well-being; and
Bioresonance therapy – using electromagnetic waves to diagnose and treat
illnesses. Speltz and Flammang, like Dr. Oliver, are continuously working to
increase awareness amongst pet owners about the benefits of physiotherapy
treatments. Physiotherapy is not a substitute for or in competition with traditional
veterinary medicine. The various forms of physiotherapy are aimed at enhancing
wellness and maintaining the proper functioning of nerves, muscles, and bones.
This is different from traditional western veterinary medicine which is geared
toward diagnosing a specific problem and fixing it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Since our McKayla has benefited
from chiropractic, hydrotherapy, and acupuncture treatments, I feel compelled
to share our education with other pet owners. Both Dr. Oliver and Ms. Speltz
are strong believers in the power of word-of-mouth, and have relied on such to
enrich their reputation and grow their practices. I agree with both
professionals that in Luxembourg, the seeds of enlightenment have already been
planted and the roots are beginning to form. More and more people are hearing
about the benefits of physiotherapy for animals, and are taking their pets for
treatment. It will take time and require patience, but as the cliche goes, all
good things come to those who wait. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">When my older sister
Kir was born, my parent’s 10 and 11 year old Yorkies, Kirsch and Butch, were
not impressed. From the moment they brought her home, Kirsch and Butch were
kicked off of all the comfortable places -- couch, bed, laundry hamper -- and
forced to fend for themselves on the uninviting, uncomfortable, and cold floor.
It was clear from their body language that both dogs considered the baby
to be the intruder, but Butch chose the path of least resistance and simply
decided to distance himself and find new places to hide out. But Kirsch, being
the more dominant of the two, had probably asked them to return ‘that noisy
thing’ to the pet store, and exchange her for the memory foam dog bed with the
pink lace pillow top, or a new Kong chew toy, since hers was pretty worn out.
But since my parents didn’t speak ‘dog’, Kirsch was forced to voice opposition
in another way, one that would allow her to reclaim her house and position as
pack leader, and ensure 100% that her whimpers would not be drowned out by baby
cries. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">So what did she do?
She left a warm, wet, puddle of pee everyplace the baby sat. When my sister was
placed on the couch, as soon as she was moved, Kirsch peed in the exact same
spot. Same thing next to the baby basin in the bathroom, behind the high chair
in the kitchen, and last but not least, right smack dead in the center of my
parent’s king size bed. And while it was a nuisance to clean up, and a headache
to endure, what could they do? The Yorkies were part of the family, so they
would have to learn to blend. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">How to introduce
children to pets is a common predicament amongst new parents. Questions such as
“Will my pet bite my child?” or “How do I comfort my pet so that they don’t
feel abandoned and show resentment?”, are just a few of the more common ones.
As my husband and I are getting ready to start a family and will face the
same situation with our 8 year old German Shepard and 10 year old cat, I
decided to conduct more research on the subject and interview 4 professional
mothers who shared their educational views and successful experiences. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">THE DOCTOR</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Dr. Olivia Shoenfeld
is a <span style="color: black;">mother of two young children, ages 7 and 3 ½,
and a </span>certified Veterinarian. She completed her undergraduate at McGill
University; took an accelerated pre-med course at Rutger’s University; then
studied 5 years at Veterinary School in Scotland; and finished off by doing an
internship at the University Of Pennsylvania Veterinary School, before starting
her practice. When asked why she chose this profession she replied, <i>"<span style="color: black;">Like many of my colleagues, it is a vocation. I wanted to
be a veterinarian from the age of 3, when I started off</span> <span style="color: black;">“treating” and “hospitalizing” my stuffed animals, followed
by treating all the traumatized birds and chipmunks caught by my cats.” </span></i></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">When her
children were born, Olivia worried about introducing them to her Chihuahua, who
had been her constant companion since she began in private practice. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "inherit" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"My fears were
two-fold: how was my dog going to cope with no longer being the center of my
attention (how was he going to react to this “intrusion”) and would I need to
protect my children from my dog</span></i><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">?”</span></i><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "inherit" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> I wondered if I knew my
dog well enough to anticipate how he would act around my children (ie. could he
be trusted). </span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "inherit" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"I was worried that he
could become frustrated or aggressive. Some non-pet people asked if I would get
rid of him when I had my children, which was out of the question. Others
worried that I wouldn’t give my children enough attention.”</span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "inherit" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As it turned out, her
worries were turned into afterthoughts, and the reality of the situation was a
lot less stressful then originally imagined. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "inherit" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“In reality, the transition
went very smoothly and naturally. My dog did not particularly react any
differently when my babies were brought home than if we had a visitor. He was
curious but otherwise normal. </span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "inherit" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"I included him in our
routine from the beginning. I was cautious not to leave the babies and my dog
alone unattended when they were very small to avoid my children or my dog
getting hurt. My children grew up with my dog and respected and cherished him.
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oriented as they are pack animals and, as such, they really enjoy playing
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<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Many people are
overly concerned that animals are not very sanitary and carry diseases that can
be transmitted to their children. This fear is what drives them to keep their
children in more isolated environments, out of contact with nature, wildlife,
farm animals, and also deters them from having pets. As a medical
professional, I asked Olivia to share her thoughts on this subject.</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">“I have
cats which live with my parents because my husband is allergic. Ironically my
kids were around my cats as small babies and annually thereafter. They have
never had any issues with allergies. I think that as long as a pet is protected
against parasites, and does not inflict harm on children (scratching or
biting), there aren’t that many diseases that are transmissible. </span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">"It
is my conviction that the more restrictive parents are, the more of a
disservice they are doing their children. I know of people who practically
wouldn’t leave their home with their baby for the first year, restricting
contact with the general public, other children (and definitely animals) in an
attempt to protect their babies from disease. It seemed that these were the
children which turned out to have all sorts of allergies. Perhaps it was a
biased impression but I think, in general, that the more exposure your young
children get (within the limits of what is safe, of course), the more adaptable
they will be in the future, both physically and psychologically.</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">”</span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Eleftheria
Koufougeorgou is a mother of two young girls ages 3 and almost 2. She holds a
BA in Law; Master’s in Business Administration; certificate in Logistics and
Supply Chain Management and Environmental Management; and is working as a
Procurement and Contract Specialist. Eleftheria and her husband had one dog
before her first daughter was born, and adopted a second dog while carrying her
second child. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Both dogs were subsequently
killed in a tragic accident, leaving the parents to explain the art of life and
death to a 1 year old child. And although at this age children are too young to
understand, it gives parents a chance to practice explaining harsh realities.
The family was still grieving after their loss, but they missed the warmth and
life that their dogs brought to their home and decided to wait until a month
after the birth of their second daughter before adopting their Labrador,
Perseas. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">"I did not want
my dogs to feel neglected while taking care of the newborns and express this as
jealousy, that's why my dogs were always present, for example, when
breastfeeding the babies . Me and my husband did everything we could to show
our dogs we still loved them, and nothing had changed after the birth of our
children”.</span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Eleftheria is one who
can strongly attest to the many benefits of raising children with animals. It
has become clear that her children are a lot less afraid of interacting with
animals, and started showing signs of responsibility at a much earlier age than
expected.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">"I don't see any
drawbacks, only benefits. My oldest daughter, for example, at 3 years she
cares about the wellbeing of our dog the same way we do. In
addition, I see that my children started at a very young age to be interested
and not afraid to touch other animals like goats, horses, cows, cats etc.
So I strongly believe that love of animals starts much earlier when there is a
pet at home”.</span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Ms. Monette
Daubenfeld is a mother of two adult children, has a granddaughter 10 years old
, and was working as a nurse for 25 years before transitioning into her current
role as a certified breeder. Dogs have been part of Monette's life
for decades. A German Shepard and a cat were part of her family before her
children were born. Monette started off breeding Airendale Terriers, and later
changed to Irish Wolfhounds when she started her own business called <i>Of
Kirld Ground Castle </i>almost 25 years ago. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Irish Wolfhound
is a very large dog ranging from a height of 30 to 32 inches and 105 -120 lbs.
I was curious to know more about the characteristics of the breed with regards
to interacting with children considering their size, and how much of an effect
this has on the sale?</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">“When
looking back, all my Irish Wolfhounds were very friendly to children in
general, they surely knew about their big size and were always quite. It is a
very quiet breed." </span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">A family
came in looking for a Wolfhound, and selected a puppy they thought they would
like.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">"We
finally gave another pup that family because that puppy kept following the
child all around and waiting for him. That pup is still the best companion of
the young boy, who is an adult now.”</span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Monette
started breeding dogs when her youngest child was 12, I asked her if it was
difficult to manage a household with multiple pets in addition to raising
children? What would her advice be to families deciding whether or not to raise
their children with pets? Her reply was honest and simple, <i> </i></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">“It is
more work and a little challenging to get all this working together. Yes, do it!
It is great fun and very beneficial for your children.”</span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Ingrid Johansson is a
mother of an 8 year old boy and runs her own business as a professional dog
trainer and dog walker called <i>The Dog House</i>. Ingrid also started out as
a nurse, but never lost her passion for or desire to work with animals. Before
moving to Luxembourg 16 years ago, she was volunteering at the Swedish Working
Dog Association (SBK) as a trainer, and by doing so was able to obtain her
trainers license. She’s continued her education by attending different
seminars, working at kennels for various breeds (German Shepard, Golden
Retriever, Irish terrier, West Highland White Terriers and Tibetan Spaniels),
in addition to training and professionally competing her own dogs in obedience.
Five years after moving to Luxembourg, her Labrador passed away, and when she
was ready to get another puppy, started considering how she would adapt her
lifestyle to take on this new responsibility.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">“I had to wait 7
month before I could get my puppy Wilma. Before I could commit for a new puppy
I asked my veterinarian, Sylvie Neis, if she could temporarily dog sit my
future puppy. My plan was to have a puppy leave of 3 month. I had saved enough
of days of holiday so I could be able to stay at home with the puppy and when I
started to work Sylvie temporarily helped me out.</span></i><span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> <i>After Sylvie
helped me my dog went for day care for 3 month.”</i></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Ingrid was unhappy
with the daycare experience, and therefore, “<i>I decided to resign from the
bank and start up my own day care for dogs. I opened the first crèche for dogs
in Luxembourg.”</i></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">As an experienced
trainer having dealt with many different types of dog breeds, I asked Ingrid
what her concerns were about introducing her pets to her newborn.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">“Well basically no
concerns at all. I do trust my animals and for me it’s more to teach the child
how to behave around pets and to teach them how to communicate with different
kind of pets. If they learn to stay calm and balanced and treat the pet with
respect there is usually no problem at all. </span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">"I remember the
pediatrician telling me at the maternity to ask my husband to bring a t-shirt
that our son should sleep with for a night and then bring it back to the dog so
she could get used to our son’s scent before we introduced them. I remember
myself thinking does he think my dog is a monster. For me that was never an
issue nor even considering she wouldn’t accept the baby and it wasn’t either.”</span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">As Ingrid runs her
own puppy school, educating both humans and canines, I asked her a series of
questions related to training pets to interact with children.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1. How do you teach
your parent to introduce, and the pet to interact with children?</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">“The parents have to
guide their children and teach them how to act with a puppy. They have to
teach them how to greet a dog and how to handle the dog and to respect the
puppy, it’s not a toy. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">"For example, if
they have a puppy, the kids should leave the puppy alone when it is sleeping.
You do not wake up a baby to show it to your friends, it’s the same with a
puppy. The children’s friends have to learn the rules of the family regarding
the puppy and respect them. They shouldn’t force themselves on the
puppy; the puppy should make the first contact. The kids should be involved
in the training of the puppy but it means it is only one child training the
dog for a few minutes at the time so they don’t confuse the puppy. It is so
common that 2 -3 kids are nagging and shouting towards the dog at the same
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<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">When kids can’t
cooperate, which is frequently the case with youngsters, then the parents
should set up a training schedule specifying when training occurs and what each
child would be teaching the puppy. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">“<i>If they can’t
stick to the schedule and rules then they parents has to lock themselves into a
room with one child and practice. I am very hard-core when it comes to this
point, as it is not fair for the puppy to get dealt with like a toy. All
parents should teach their children to ask if they can pet a dog and not just
take it for granted.</i></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">"After the first
theory lesson I have in connection with the puppy classes the parents
ha<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif;">ve</span> to go home and make a list of which words are going to be used as a cue and
these are not going to be misused. I teach the parents how to play with their
puppies to encourage contact. You can involve the kids in the training in a
simple way by playing hide and seek in the woods and at the same time
practicing recall of the puppy in a fun way without putting pressure on either
the child or the puppy. I teach them how they should use their body language
and not touch the puppy too much, get it to respond to your body language and
voice without raising your voice or nagging."</span></i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ingrid's son, Ethan, and Pluto, a friend's Basset Hound</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Ingrid declared “<i>Never
leave a toddler or a child unattended with a puppy or a dog, most of the
accidents happens then and I dare to say that in 9/10 cases it is never the
dogs fault. It has showed all his different signals and ways to tell the child
to increase the distance but since they can’t read the dog’s language they get
closer and then the dog might snap or bite and then everybody is blaming the
dog and saying it is not trustworthy. But the one to blame is the parent who
left them alone unsupervised.</i></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">"The pets also
have to learn not to be too rough to the kids. If the kids stay calm and don’t
overreact and treat the puppy with respect it is often no problem. If the kids
are running around and screaming, of course the puppy gets worked up and wants
to run after the child. A puppy will most likely try to bite their ankles, as
they see it as a fun game.”</span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><i><span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></i><b><span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">2. What are the
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<i><span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">“It is always easier
to train a puppy and you should begin immediately when you get it home.
But I believe it is better for a puppy to have a few older dogs to interact
with, as often with puppies it can be very rough. </span></i><b><span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">"An older dog
has a history and it could sometimes be more difficult to train them. What you
have to do then is to have a look at the background of the dog and what has
been done to it. It might be that you have to change the cue e.g. instead of
using down use flat or lay. <span style="color: #10131a;">We all learn
differently and that needs to be considered in any training plan."</span></span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #1a1718; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">“My
philosophy is a dog never fails; it is our fault that our dog didn’t ́obey. We
have to find the reason why the dog didn’t ́obey and then we have to train
better, more and with enough of distractions. Never rush in your training. If
we have a mirror - just look there to remember who is responsible. Never blame
anybody else. If you want some improvements you have to improve your way of
training your dog. Your dog is an angel and is always trying to do its best.
Very simple.”</span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ingrid teaching her puppy class</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">After speaking with
these four women, I can honestly say that my previous anxieties have been
significantly reduced, allowing me to focus on more useful things like what
color I want to paint the walls of the baby’s room. What I’ve learned and what
I want to share is that for many young families the benefits of raising
children with pets are numerous, and the difficulties are absolutely
manageable. The decision to add a pet to the family pack should never be taken
lightly, or made on the spur of the moment. Research what types of breeds would
fit well within your family and can easily adapt to your lifestyle. A pet is a
10 to 20 year commitment depending on the type, and has needs that must be met
before and after having children. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">In the case of my
sister, it took about 7 months before Kirsch and Butch decided that their evil
nemesis, was actually a blessing in disguise. My mother had just started
introducing solid foods into her diet, but instead of putting the food in her
mouth, my sister was more intrigued by dropping it on the floor. This simple
defiant act generated a frantic reaction from my mother, which made Kir laugh,
but also benefited the dogs, who gobbled up the tasty morsels falling from the
sky. They quickly changed my sister’s status from ‘Noisy, Hairless, Obnoxious
Creature’ to that of ‘The Chosen One with Food’.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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around, they protected her, they played together, and watched over her while
she slept. It took a bit of time, and a lot of patience, but my parent’s
dedication to blending the family had finally paid off. Now all they had to do
was sit back, relax, and enjoy the harmony until it came time to bring home
baby number 2, me. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">You just brought home your brand new puppy. He's so full of energy, constantly keeping you on your toes, that you get worn out just thinking about it. But as the days get longer, and the years pass by, his energy will start to fade, and you must be prepared to care for his aches and pains.<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> No one enjoys thinking about "The Golden Years", however they are just as important as the "Terrible Twos". </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Nathalie Janssen, a </span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">certified Animal Physiotherapist and Canine Sports Massage
Therapist, and </span></span></span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Dr. Theresa Miceli, a </span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">qualified veterinarian who
specializes in veterinary Acupuncture, <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">are partners</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">at</span> Fitdog<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and</span> shared their professional expertise on "How to keep your pet mobile as long as possible".</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><b>What are the facts?</b></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Thanks to improved
veterinary care and dietary habits, pets are living longer now that they ever
have before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One consequence of this is
that pets, along with their owners and veterinarians, are faced with a whole
new set of age-related conditions. As a result, geriatric care for pets is
developing and gaining in importance as more expertise on this subject is being
gained. Geriatric dogs have specific medical and rehabilitation needs, linked
to the increased prevalence of chronic conditions and the progressive loss of
mobility.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">When is my dog considered old?</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Multiple factors impact this such as size of the animal: small dogs are
generally considered geriatric around 11 years, versus 7 years for giant
breeds. Obesity, mixed versus pure bred breeds and living conditions can also
impact aging. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Geriatric pets can
develop many of the same problems seen in older people: cancer, heart disease,
diabetes, arthrosis and senility to name a few. It is therefore very important
that you talk to your veterinarian about age-related health issues and have your
dog checked frequently. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">What are the signs of aging?</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Before any medical signs become apparent, behavioral changes can serve as
important indicators that something is changing in your older pet. As your
pet's owner, you serve a critical role in detecting early signs of disease as
you know better than no other what your pet’s normal behavior is. As a pet parent
you might see changes in your dog such as reduced mobility, changes in sleeping
patterns, increased reaction to sounds, increased barking, increased irritability
or anxiety, incontinence, changed appetite, and decreased mental alertness and
interaction with humans.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Osteoarthritis
(degenerative joint disease) is the most common chronic-pain condition
recognized in dogs. It is a progressive disorder that affects the joints and is
caused by wear and tear of the components of the joint. It can affect dogs of
any breed (certain breeds do seem more susceptible such as Labrador Retrievers,
Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds and Rottweilers) and age, but as age
increases, and certainly with geriatric dogs, the probability of this causing
clinical signs, increases. However it is important to know that osteoarthritis
is not purely an old dog’s disease and can incur in young dogs as well. Signs of your dog
having osteoarthritis can be: favoring a limb, showing lameness or stiffness,
difficulty standing or rising, sleeping more, being hesitant to run, jump or
climb stairs, weight gain, decreased activity or interest to play, behavioral
changes such as irritability, and being less alert. The affected joints can
appear thicker or swollen. Osteoarthritis can occur in any joint but the most
common to suffer are the hip, knee, ankle, toes, shoulder and elbow as well as
certain areas of the spine. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">As a dog with
arthrosis is in pain, a natural reaction as an owner is to help to reduce the
actions that causes this pain. This often results in pets being exercised less
since movement causes pain. However, it is critical that dogs with this
condition keep moving as movement is necessary to lubricate the joints and keep
them healthy. All too often, dogs will otherwise fall back in a vicious circle
of pain, resulting in less movement which in the end results in more pain. It
is important to maintain a consistent level of activity on a daily basis,
several smaller walks followed by rest periods, are better than one long walk
or only weekend walks. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">It is also very
important to maintain your pet to a healthy weight as obesity in pets may
contribute to inflammation and the development and progression of
osteoarthritis because of the excess forces placed on joints. This may lead to
inactivity and hence further development of obesity. Speak to your vet
regarding nutrition, your dog’s weight and potential supplements such as
chondroitin sulphate and glucosamine.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Can physiotherapy and acupuncture help? </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">As
osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease, it cannot be cured or reversed.
However, this does not mean that your pet has to become housebound or just has
to learn to live with this pain! There are therapies available that reduce the
speed of the deterioration and will keep your pet mobile and manage their pain for
as long as possible. Your first point of access is of course your vet, who will
be able to determine if indeed your dog has arthrosis and will be able to
indicate if medication or another treatment is necessary. In addition to this,
physical therapy techniques and acupuncture can be used to manage this disease.
Physiotherapy assists to reduce pain, control inflammation, improve strength,
balance and flexibility, prevent muscle spasms and help restore the normal
joint function. Physiotherapy will help
break the potential cycle of inactivity that happens all too often with
geriatric patients suffering from osteoarthritis. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Acupuncture
involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles in particular points throughout
the body. It works by interrupting the chronic (long term) pain pathways
established between the brain and the source of pain. Electro-acupuncture works
by attaching electrodes to the needles and sending frequency impulses down the
tissues, providing a deeper and more intense treatment, which works very well
in extremely painful animals. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Acupuncture can be used in combination with
many different pain medications and can be integrated into many
physio/rehabilitation programs.</span></span></div>
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Physiotherapy works in much the same way as widely recognized physiotherapy in
human medicine and aims to relieve your dog’s pain, increase their strength and
mobility and improve their independence. A physical therapist will be able to
work with you and your dog, tailoring a rehabilitation program to your dogs
needs, and also explaining home exercises. Physiotherapy is an established
therapy in the treatment of pets with osteoarthritis. Common treatments used are
heat and cold therapy, laser, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, massage,
stretching and therapeutic exercises. </span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> Hydrotherapy has been recognized to be
very efficient in the treatment to manage arthrosis. The use of an underwater
treadmill is one of the best activities for arthritic dogs, as it is developed
to help reduce the amount of weight that the dog supports during activity. The
underwater treadmill is specifically designed for dogs. The treadmill is a
controlled environment that allows dogs to be introduced to the water slowly. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The water temperature can be set at a
comfortable 36 degrees. The warm water relaxes the joints and muscles, while
the pressure of water assists in reducing swelling. The buoyancy of the warm
water reduces impact on joints, allowing for safe exercise. Then as the
treadmill is moving, the resistance of water stretches and works muscles more
effectively than exercise on land. The end result is safe, efficient, reduced
weight bearing exercise. Most dogs, even the water shy ones, will get used to
the underwater treadmill and come to enjoy their session, often to the surprise
of their owners. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Whenever
possible older dogs should be moved from a cold, damp environment (outdoors),
to a warm, dry environment (indoors). A soft, padded bed should be provided and
a warm-water pillow under the blankets provides heat that may reduce morning
stiffness. If you have slippery floors, good footing such as mats, can avoid
slipping and falling. Frequent nail trims and keeping the hair between the paw
pads short can aid traction. Paw waxes or sprays promoting traction are
available to help prevent slipping. Try to keep your dog on the floor to avoid
him from jumping up or down of furniture. Portable ramps are available to
assist dogs, if needed, to get into and out of cars. Dogs with arthrosis that
need assistance to rise or walk, can benefit from devises such as slings,
harnesses or carts. </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A friend of mine is a mother of 2 precious girls, and raises them along with her Labrador "Perseas". As her girls are just toddlers, she is often approached by concerned people who have questions about her decision to trust a dog around her children. As we are also planning to have children, we were intrigued by what she had to say, and know that many people wonder how dogs and newborns get along, and just how to go about blending the family. Here is one new parent's view on the subject.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>I am
a mum of 2 girls and a Labrador named Perseas (Ancient Greek name). Three wonderful creatures for which I feel exactly the same: I love, I adore,
and I want their well-being more than anything in the world!</i></span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Some people ask me strange questions such as; </i></span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>"How is it possible to have a dog with a
newborn baby at home?"<br />
"Don't you worry that dog hair will get stuck on your babies toys?"<br />
"Aren't you worried that the dog will bite the kids?"<br /> </i></span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Although I immediately realize that people asking these kind of questions are
not worth my attention, my answers back are somewhat like this: </i></span></div>
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1. My dog is also one of my kids. I love him the same, so sometimes I am more
concerned that my human toddler might bite the dog (Ha!) </i></span><br />
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>2. Since the day we brought the newborns home, our Labrador adored them! Not just that he protects them physically, being around him strengthens my kids immune systems. My kids don't easily get sick, not even at the day
care where all children are frequently sick.<br /> </i></span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>3. My dog helped me through my postpartum depression, and he was there for me
(he's always there for me)when I needed someone to complain about the tough
moments of parenting. <br /> </i></span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>4. Perseas is teaching my kids to love and respect the animals, to care for
them, and a sense of responsibility. My 3 year old is asking or telling me: "Mummy,
can I put water out for Perseas? Can I feed him? Can I walk him? He seems he wants
to run in the garden."<br /> </i></span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>5. Dog hair? Well yes there is some dog hair, but it's nothing we can't deal
with, and its nothing serious - basically it's nothing compared to the
unconditional love, the happiness and the joy that comes from living with Perseas! </i> </span></div>
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<i>I am writing these lines as Perseas comes to me with his toy in his mouth to
ask me play with him. My advice to all is </i></span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>if you want a happy home, Adopt a Dog!! You will thank me later !!</i></span> </i></span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>I need to go now and play fetch!! </i></span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Kisses ~ Elfi. K</i></span></div>
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In our teenage years, we're finding out what makes us tick,
and thinking about what we want to be, and do, when we grow up. In our 20s,
we're locked away in the library, slaving away at the university, trying to become
educated and gain experience in our chosen field. Then in our 30s, we're bringing
our best to the table as we strive to climb the corporate ladder and carve out
our intended career paths. And when we reach our 40s, we stop to take a deep
breath, relaxing just a bit, as we walk the path we’ve spent so much time and diligence
constructing. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s generally not until
our 50s that we find ourselves lying in bed, staring up at ceiling, wondering
where the time went, and now that the kids are grown, what the next chapter of
our lives hold in store. It’s during these times of reflection, that we try to
pinpoint our true passions, and how we can turn that passion into a profit. Of
course if you are one of the lucky few whose career aspirations and passion intertwined
at the very beginning, then perhaps this particular quandary is a tad bit
difficult for you to relate to; but for many, I think this sequence of events pretty
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But what about the extreme cases, the ones that don’t fit so
nicely into a box. What if you knew what you wanted to do, had landed a nice, steady,
and challenging job, were able to continue pursuing your passion activities during
your free time, but became faced with a decision to stop it all, and begin
again? Would you be brave enough? I’m sure that we all would like to think that
we would, but when it actually came down to it, how many of us would truly find
the courage to reinvent ourselves at the age of 50, or even before that at the budding
age of 25?</div>
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Anna Skippon was this extreme case. She’d grown up in the
UK, studied at the university, and had landed a secure yet challenging job
working with troubled youth to find ways of redirecting their motives and energy
into positive activities that would build character and independence. She had
always been passionate about horses and pursued these activities in her spare
time, and was happily surrounded by family and friends. But as life is anything
but predictable, and situations can change in the blink of an eye, she was
faced with the choice of moving to Luxembourg, and leaving it all behind.</div>
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Not sure of what employment she would pursue, but knowing
what she loved and what she was good at, she put up self-made flyers
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Luxembourg is full of
horse enthusiasts who pursue the sport, however the youngest age that the
schools accept is children of 8 years old. And instead of seeing this as a deterrent,
Anna saw this niche market as an opportunity for growth, and decided to launch
her own business. She started out teaching riding to one child after school, and
before she knew it, in just a few weeks, had to turn people away as she had
reached her maximum capacity of 50 children, and a subsequent waiting list of
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The children range from 2 to 12 years, and are offered a
time slot once per week while school is in session. The kids are then divided
into groups of no more than 4 children, and the duration of the lessons depend
on the age group of the children. For the 2 year olds, some of them are being introduced
to horses for the very first time. The sessions last around 30 minutes, during
which time they are encouraged to let go of their parents hand, walk with Anna
towards the horse, and brush it on their own. And if
they are willing, are taken for a short ride around the ring. Anna encourages
the parents to have realistic expectations with these sessions, which are intended
to teach the children lessons in independence, while facing and overcoming
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For the older riders, the sessions generally last 1.5 hours,
where each child is responsible for preparing the horse before and after they
ride, and the actual riding session lasts around 50 minutes. It is imperative
that each child learn how to properly care for the horse, which teaches the
children a sense of responsibility and accountability, and no child can simply
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Working with children has its challenges, but as Anna has gained
experience working with both young and old, she is confident in knowing what to
say and how to say it. She has a patient disposition paired with the right
sense of discipline, and encourages her riders through praise and recognition. The
parents of her pupils are extremely pleased with her methods, which is demonstrated
through their dedication to enrollment in the school. In some cases, Anna started
teaching children at the age of 2, when she first began, that have continued
their training for the entire two years that she has been established. Anna has
no plans of slowing down, and in fact is relocating and expanding her school in
September 2016. She aims to double her current capacity, continue to build up her
clientele, and expand her team as she is currently operating alone.</div>
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Anna is now 27, has been in business for 2 years, and is one
of those lucky people who have succeeded in combining their passion and
profession. And looking back now on her decision to move, she wouldn’t have had
it any other way. She is one of the select few that found the courage to
reinvent herself before the cracks of the ceiling became etched in her memory. In
my book she serves as a pillar of inspiration and is someone to be admired. She
took the reins of her life at age 25, stepped up into the saddle, and never
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anna Skippon is the founder of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Baybees-Riding-School-1427316204232125/" target="_blank">Baybees Riding School</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">There are two songs that I’d
like you keep in mind while reading this story, and when I say '<b>GO</b>' you must
promise to quietly hum the song to yourself, or sing it out load if you are in a
place where <u>NO</u> <u>ONE</u> will be disturbed by the fact that your
singing off key, or recognize that your tone-deaf.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">The first, is the 1978 classic,
“If you want my body” by Rod Steward. </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>'GO - BODY'</b> (start humming)</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>"If you want my body, and you think I'm sexy, come on, sugar, let me know"</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Now <u>STOP!</u><i> </i></b></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>
</b><b>
</b></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">And the second, is the ever
popular “She’s a Maniac” by Flashdance, one of the many songs that it is nearly impossible
not to dance to. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>'GO - MANIAC' </b>(start singing)</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>"She's a maniac, maniac, on the floor, and she's dancing like she's never danced before"</i></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Now <u>STOP!</u></b></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Lastly, I must ask you readers,
to remember that time when you felt <u>Most</u> desirable and <u>Undeniably</u> sexy. Think
of what you were wearing, your facial expression, the scent of your cologne or
perfume, and the unforgettable surprised look, on the face of your mate, when
you stepped into the room. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg59TS6EiNhnMBwH0sIlDBkVaG4U4BwcYjlxmWcoX0k2nZ5jUV9qKwLFyQ-s9GMyOO_Tu70BidprK_K2hP0XWN9-8FoLmN4s698Doyk-r_kc7Avb_ylG1_GlsgD-SWSL_Gl6qW6mxl75wBF/s1600/20160221_185143.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg59TS6EiNhnMBwH0sIlDBkVaG4U4BwcYjlxmWcoX0k2nZ5jUV9qKwLFyQ-s9GMyOO_Tu70BidprK_K2hP0XWN9-8FoLmN4s698Doyk-r_kc7Avb_ylG1_GlsgD-SWSL_Gl6qW6mxl75wBF/s320/20160221_185143.jpg" width="320" /></a>Do you have your image?…….....<b>.GREAT!</b>
Now replace that image of you as a human, with you as a hamster. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Men of the human species, are
always ready to have sex, and in the hamster world, the equally comparable
testosterone levels drive the males to the same brink of insanity.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">And in either case, when the
woman says “I’m not in the mood”, the men are not <u>DIS</u>couraged, but
rather <u>EN</u>couraged to try harder to win her affection, so that she will
ultimately change her mind.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ladies, be aware, that instead
of deterring him with your words, you have single handedly given his ego the
power boost it needed to act fast, and show you that your indifference is only
temporary, and what you REALLY want is to be.....persuaded.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">So now the man has to act
quickly before the window of opportunity is SLAMMED shut, Locked, and the key,
which metaphorically represents his chances, slides onto the key ring, and
disappears amongst all of his other failed attempts. He must convince her thru
acts that show off his masculinity, that he is IRRESISTIBLE, and that she not
only <u>W</u>ants, but <u>C</u>raves his body. <span> </span>And if you’re
a hamster, you can’t just buy a bracelet from Tiffany, or take her for a drive
in your Ferrari, but you CAN.....choose to work out.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">1<sup>st</sup>, he starts with
the warm up, which consists of running around 10 times in small, concentric circles. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">2<sup>nd</sup>, he advances to sprinting
20 laps around the lower floor of the cage, stopping only for a moment to take
a few sips of water. </span></span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZcLRTcV_3v5QO7dFqQOyTyhnvPjc08PLreLsnD4XqzPDf4UDbjME0ykwvFj0qjpxkAR-wQHE1F4OIyoGEH_4C4a9lYKDhNuKv4XF0yvUL50X-Z9HHpdcLwH4ppfXhELpZZtZxbPs0AfqA/s1600/20160221_190209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZcLRTcV_3v5QO7dFqQOyTyhnvPjc08PLreLsnD4XqzPDf4UDbjME0ykwvFj0qjpxkAR-wQHE1F4OIyoGEH_4C4a9lYKDhNuKv4XF0yvUL50X-Z9HHpdcLwH4ppfXhELpZZtZxbPs0AfqA/s320/20160221_190209.jpg" width="320" /></a>3<sup>rd</sup>, he heads to the spinning
wheel, running at full speed, until the maximum rotations per minute are equivalent
to that of tires on the highway. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">4<sup>th</sup>, he jets up the
ladder to the second floor to sprint 20 more laps around the cage. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">5<sup>th</sup>, he jogs back
downstairs to finish off his work out with a cool down, running at a low speed
on the spinning wheel. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">And all the while that he’s
driven to complete this mission, and his beloved it watching him work up a sweat,
he’s convinced that his plan is working, and she in fact, <u>N</u>ow, <u>W</u>ants his body.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>'GO - BODY'</b> (start humming)</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>"If you want my body, and you think I'm sexy, come on, sugar, let me know"</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">So as it’s been approximately 5
minutes since this whole ordeal began, and Monsieur Casanova Hamster has finished his..... “Massive Workout”, he struts back over to her -- exuding confidence with every stride -- and
turns to her with love in his eyes that plead “Honey....Are you ready yet?” She takes
one sniff at him......snarls......snaps, and like a typical male he just figures
that she’s playing hard to get, and goes off to do another workout.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> 'GO - MANIAC' </b>(start singing out loud)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>"She's a maniac, maniac, on the floor, and she's dancing like she's never danced before"</i></span></span></div>
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Hamster breeding, rescue, and adoption foundation in Luxembourg. The founders were
originally part of an organization in Brussels, but after being relocated to
Luxembourg, found that no such organization had been established, so they took
the initiative to start their own in 2013. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They specialize in breeding certified pedigree
Russian Hamsters, but are experienced in handing various kinds, as well as
other types of rodents. At the moment they personally care for 5 hamsters, two
of which are intended to breed in the coming weeks. They also assist with
finding forever homes for unwanted pets by adopting them out. This April, the
founders will attend the Houten NL Exoknaag conference in The Netherlands to
showcase their pedigreed pets as well as search for additional reputable mating
partners. For more information contact them via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hamster.lu" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“Tell me
where it hurts”, the masseuse asks me, and I gladly reply without hesitation,
“everywhere”. And with that said, I close my eyes, take a deep breath, relax my
muscles, and let the 55 minute healing session begin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We all have
pain, back pain, neck pain, migraines, tendinitis, arthritis, and yet the list
of places that it dwells seems never-ending.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And it comes as no surprise that the root cause lies within the routine
activities of our everyday lives -- stress, jobs, accidents, aging, surgery --
just to name a few. We go to the doctor, we take medication, we do sports, we
self-diagnose thru google, and even after all of that, when we start to feel a
little bit better, we say a small prayer of thanks for the temporary relief,
and then go back to holding our breath until the next joint starts to ache. But
every once in a while, when the rhythm of life slows down, and we find the time
to stand still for 60 minutes, we indulge in one of life’s greatest guilty
pleasures, and treat ourselves to a massage at the spa. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Now, while
all of this makes perfect sense to us as human beings, how often do we consider
doing the same thing for our pets? Dogs don’t work from 9 to 5, cats don’t get
into automobile accidents, hamsters don’t tear their ACL playing football, and
parrots certainly don’t get headaches from listening to their colleagues drone
on about their crazed teenagers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Nevertheless, believe it or not, massaging and stretching your pet can
have lifelong benefits on their overall health, especially since they age at a
much faster rate than we do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Nathalie
Jansen, founder of <a href="http://www.fitdog.lu/" target="_blank">Fitdog</a>, and veterinary acupuncturist, Dr. Theresa Miceli,
periodically conduct dog massage and stretching seminars, aimed at teaching
people the importance and benefits of massage, as well as how to properly
perform the techniques on their own. The workshop is held at their location in
Steinsel, Luxmebourg, and typically last around 3 hours. Participants are
encouraged to bring their well-behaved and sociable dogs so that they can practice
the techniques on their own dogs, and the dogs of others. And even though the
anatomy of each dog is the same, the feeling and how the technique is applied
can vary dramatically from breed to breed.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVC3soBIvv5v57OU1zRwfE9KagOyWkO9S3Grn1fMXQH-nwtqshfvUwRXxR-DTQjp8SQOsM5cqSVID0TRc1RXJK-H_OCM9eP76xZNjk1yjELjwQYhCvp_o80SklmV9aTk-h2kAjTU_dH9x2/s1600/20160220_112751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVC3soBIvv5v57OU1zRwfE9KagOyWkO9S3Grn1fMXQH-nwtqshfvUwRXxR-DTQjp8SQOsM5cqSVID0TRc1RXJK-H_OCM9eP76xZNjk1yjELjwQYhCvp_o80SklmV9aTk-h2kAjTU_dH9x2/s320/20160220_112751.jpg" width="179" /></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">A
presentation is prepared for each participant as part of the course material,
and distributed at the beginning of the class. The material includes an agenda,
notes, essential facts, technique directions and guidance, principals,
contraindications, and benefits. There were 4 massage and 3 stretching
techniques, each explained in detail and then demonstrated on a dog, after
which each participant has the chance to duplicate the instruction with the
assistance and under the supervision of Nathalie and Theresa. </span></div>
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I<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> attended
the course held on February 20, 2016, partially out of curiosity, but also
because my dog is approaching her senior years, and I want to be as
knowledgeable as possible about the potential problems that could occur, and
what I can do to prevent them or at least recognize signs of distress. To my
surprise, many of the other participants were there for the same reason, even
if they had a much younger dog. I can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoyed
the workshop, and have come away from it with an era of confidence that I
didn’t have before, and an eagerness to test out my newly developed skills as
soon as I got home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I strongly
believe that Nathalie and Theresa have developed something truly unique, and
hope that the word continues to spread and the interest continues to grow. It’s
too often that therapy is overlooked as a complementary treatment in addition
to regular medication and veterinary treatments/operations, and it’s
entrepreneurial establishments like <a href="http://www.fitdog.lu/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Fitdog</span></a>, that strive to enlighten
individuals about the multitude of options and resources available. But the
bottom line is, that Nathalie and Theresa can’t do it alone. It’s up to pet
owners to do the research, educate themselves, and act accordingly. And like
the timeless cliché says, you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him
drink. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182555947872651926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173018531747843805.post-92213937033588171412016-02-12T13:09:00.000-08:002016-02-12T13:09:21.658-08:00I'm Sick and Tired of Steak for Dinner<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8DFAlRJVjFATQVrwcoyiI5R89UbOYm6bAyqhDrQGxzv6yoNQIasely5SZBMc8_Z3sI88t1CIHqSe3w-HQRisblIeS9pQIOomYduT48-9vcGUEvrAHIdiBgMtM9rcbdeuvGEUq9mz9T7s_/s1600/steak.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8DFAlRJVjFATQVrwcoyiI5R89UbOYm6bAyqhDrQGxzv6yoNQIasely5SZBMc8_Z3sI88t1CIHqSe3w-HQRisblIeS9pQIOomYduT48-9vcGUEvrAHIdiBgMtM9rcbdeuvGEUq9mz9T7s_/s320/steak.jpg" width="234" /></a>I am ONE MILLION BAZILLION percent positive that we are not the only pet owners whose dog is a persnickety eater. Our 8 year old German Shepard, also known as
PRINCESS McKayla, has us jumping through hoops every night trying to entice her to
eat her dinner in a timely manner.<br />
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Despite the fact that
she has food allergies, and I spent months and months doing food trials
to finally find the right dog food that wouldn't cause her to itch like
crazy, we still try to "spice it up" by adding different things:<br />
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<b>FISH</b>: Salmon; Codfish; Shrimp; Calamari; Tuna<br />
<b>MEAT:</b> Rump, Goulash, and T-Bone Steak; Ground Beef; Scrambled, Fried, Boiled, and Poached Eggs; Duck <br />
<b>CHEESE: </b>Feta, Mozzarella, Raclette, Cottage, Cheddar<br />
<b>YOGURT</b>: Plain and Greek<br />
<b>VEGETABLES: </b>Sweet potatoes; Potatoes; Peas; Broccoli; Spinach; Green beans<br />
<b>GRAIN:</b> Pasta; White & Brown rice<br /><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQi20x3LYjo0GmccI2XPPUl698TUp3NcLA0_hOEpRUK4VDWu2iGdaMNfyKsgE_SjApt2D-fwMWsiXIJWIpdKW48bwwNQsMgSHlcouPmP4TLeeisjMkznAVvodvSETw_1-ZapvlA7zRgER/s1600/mickey2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQi20x3LYjo0GmccI2XPPUl698TUp3NcLA0_hOEpRUK4VDWu2iGdaMNfyKsgE_SjApt2D-fwMWsiXIJWIpdKW48bwwNQsMgSHlcouPmP4TLeeisjMkznAVvodvSETw_1-ZapvlA7zRgER/s320/mickey2.jpg" width="179" /></a>Mind you, everything is cooked in olive oil and always served hot! Yet still, night after night, we prepare her food, place it in her bowl, and hold our breath while she walks over...sniffs..and REJECTS!!! It's only with reluctance, and after 30 min or so, that she indulges us and starts to take a few bites. And the ONLY time she eats without any hesitation, is when we serve Confit de Canard, which is a rarity we only buy ourselves on special occasions.<br />
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Tonight we tried a different approach, having her work for her food by giving her commands (i.e. sit, stay, come here, lie down, etc) before she was allowed to eat a few bites. And even though it worked for 75% of the meal, I was still forced to mix in our diet cat food to get her to eat last lousy bit.<br />
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We love our girl, and wouldn't trade her for the world, but we would love to know if someone else has any suggestions, or at least a funny story to share!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">HUNTER 10.05.2005 - 03.10.2015</span></b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We all know the saying "A picture is worth a thousand words", but we never quite realize how true that is until a picture is all you have left. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">From the day our Shih Tzu, Hunter, was born, May 10, 2005, until that the day that he died, October 3, 2015, words cannot express the love I had for him. He was forever and always my "Little Angel Face" or "Munch-e-kins" or "Hunner Bunner". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A dog's love is unconditional, and often times taken for granted. They are there to greet you every time you come thru the door. It doesn't matter if you had a fight with your colleague, or sp<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">illed</span> coffee on your brand new dress, or ran out of gas on the highway and had to walk more than you're used to in order to get to the nearest gas station -- they greet you with tail wagging, tongue hanging, and a goofy grin on their adorable face. They can turn your frown upside down, and your bad mood to good, without you even knowing what hit you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But as life takes its normal toll, and they age just as we do, eventually the day comes when we must say our goodbyes, whether we're ready to or not. It's in these moments that we take the time to reflect on the joy they brought to our lives and the way we want to always remember them. In my case, my fondest memory of Hunter is when he would lay on his back and move from side to side, like he was trying to scratch an itch but never could quite get it. Or in my husband's case, it was when Hunter would join him in the kitchen and I would hear him say, "one scoop of ice cream for me, and one scoop of ice cream for you" -- "one spoonful of peanut butter for me, and one spoonful of peanut butter for you". These are the times we will cherish the most now that our baby is gone.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But nowadays, what I'm most thankful for, is the photo shoot that I had done for Hunter back in <br />2009. These pictures are the way that I like to remember him, happy, healthy, and stubborn as all heck. These pictures, to me, are worth a thousand words, and continue to remind me that even though his body is gone, his spirit still lingers on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My advice to all pet owners, who will eventually share my same heartbreak, is to make the time to take those photos that will get you thru the years to come. Whether its a photo shoot with a professional photographer, or a snapshot on your smart phone, the result is all the same. The memories will be preserved along with the emotions you felt the instant the camera lens clicke<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">d </span>shut. </span><br />
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