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APR/MAY 2015
DOGS HELPING
KIDS WITH ADHD
Breed Features:
Soldiers
Story
CANINE
ASTROLOGY
• Hungarian Vizsla
• Dogue De Bordeaux
Canine Acupressure
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APRIL/MAY 2015
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REGULARS
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46 Editors Message
Shiatsu for your Dog
Canine Astrology
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Dog Lovers Show
Business Directory
ARTICLES & FEATURES
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34 37
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Delta Therapy Dogs
Dedication to Christine Humphrey
Dogs Trained to sniff out Cancer
Personal Training with your Dog
K9 Detector Dogs
Titre Testing
Training Tip
Hachi in Melbourne
Soldiers story
Dogshare
SuperHeal
Training in Natural Medicine
Dogs helping Kids with ADHD .
Melbournes Best Dog Beaches
RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk
Book Review
Balmain Easter Dog Show 32
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BREED FEATURES
32 Dogue De Bordeaux
33 Hungarian Vizsla
and much more!
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April/May 2015 WOOF MAG 3
Dear Dog Lovers,
Many of us are fortunate to share a loving
relationship with our Dogs, some Dogs, are
lucky enough to live out their days with the
same family, others, well, one only needs
to visit the local pound, RSPCA or shelter
to see how many of these once loved pups
ends up. The reality is that owning a Dog
is about making a commitment to another
living being. For many Dogs though, sadly,
those they thought were family, abandon
them when they’re unwell or in their senior
years. This issue is dedicated to Christine
Humphrey (co founder of Pounds Rounds)
who dedicated her life to saving Dogs from
Death Row & to Soldier, who was abandoned after a relationship breakup, became
a stray and was eventually impounded,
throughout his ordeal, he was brave, loving,
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DOGS TRAINED TO SNIFF OUT CANCER
WRITTEN BY SONIA GUNN
DOG TRAINING
THE DELTA WAY
Learn
Plenty is known about
the power of a Dog’s
nose - their sense
of smell has been
used conclusively
to sniff out diseases
like diabetes and
melanoma.
Delta Society’s renowned
Seminar in dog
fascinating facts
behaviour and training
about dog behaviour
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dog using positive, reward
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Now it’s believed man’s best friend is able
to protect women from Ovarian Cancer, a
disease that’s incredibly hard to detect.
Dogs can now help save women from one
of the deadliest types of cancer having
learned to scent the chemicals found in
ovarian cancer tissue and blood.
Researchers say these dogs have a 99 per
cent accuracy rate.
Word has it that the companies behind this
research want to refine the technology to
replicate the Dogs nose and develop an
electronic one!
Amazingly, the Dog’s sense of smell is 100,000
times more sensitive than that of a human’s.
Researchers say an electronic nose will be
available within the next 3 years.
What we ask ourselves is why? when we
have the greatest natural gift to humanity
would we invest millions of dollars in replicating something that has already proven to
be 99 percent acurate?
Dogs find their place in Aged Care Homes,
Hospitals and continue to assist with numerous mental health issues and in the rehabilitation of so many lost souls. The physically
and intellectually handicaped, the sight and
hearing impaired.
Why? Why do we not embrace this wonderful creature and use what we have been
given. The most loving, compassionate
animal who is willing to help fellow humans?
Why do we continue to mimick nature and
reinvent the wheel?
Dr Gaille Perry and
renowned animal
trainer Kerrie
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K9 DETECTOR DOGS AUSTRALIA
KEEPING OUR KIDS, OUR COMMUNITY AND OUR COUNTRY SAFE
How many families watch their
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concerned about the enslaught
of social media that is sending
our children into a downward
spiral of negative behaviour?
How comfortable and connected
teenagers have become with
contraband & the accompanying bad
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We live in a troubled world and even, within
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LETS TALK TITRE TESTING
EXCERPTS FROM AUSTRALIAN VETERINARY ASSOCIATION WEBSITE
this service and are following the World
Small Animals recommendations for triennial vaccinations, reducing the number of
vaccinations necessary to protect your Dog.
It is however your responsibility to ask the
questions and ultimately make those important decisions to safegaurd your Dog.
The following is an exert of information
from the Australian Veterinary Associations
website which should answer most if not all
of your questions.
What are the ‘core vaccines’?
done without compromising the animal’s
immunity to disease.
The scientific sources quoted in the AVA
position statement outline the available evidence that supports extended duration of
immunity for the core vaccines. In summary,
improvements to vaccines have increased
their effectiveness, and new studies have
indicated that immunity lasts longer than
previously thought.
In making the change to triennial core
vaccinations, Australia follows the veterinary
profession in other developed countries.
Most universities have been teaching
veterinary students triennial core vaccination for several years. The American Animal
Hospital Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American
Association of Feline Practitioners, the New
Zealand Veterinary Association, the British
Veterinary Association and the Canadian
Veterinary Medical Association (among
others) have all moved away from standard
annual protocols in favour of a tailored
approach that takes individual factors into
consideration.
Won’t we see an increase in diseases
such as parvovirus in less vaccinated
populations?
This does not appear to have happened in
other countries when vaccination protocols
have been changed. In its messages to the
public, the AVA is emphasising the need for
more puppies and kittens to be vaccinated
to make sure that as many adult animals as
possible are protected.
The core vaccines described in the
WSAVA Guidelines for the vaccination of
Dogs and cats are those appropriate for
Dogs and cats regardless of where in the
world they live.
There has been much talk about
Titre Testing in Australia recently,
Titre Testing provides Dog owners
with the opportunity to test for
immunity to the core infectious diseases. (Titre Testing involves taking
a sample of blood and getting it
analysed for antibodies to infectious
diseases), which will either show
your Dog needing or not needing
re vaccination.
Dog Owners are able to request Titre
Testing which is a proven, reliable immunity
measure in Dogs for the core infectious
diseases (Canine Distemper, Hepatitis and
Parvovirus).You will be pleased to know that
many Vets in particular Holistic Vets, provide
In Australia, core vaccines for Dogs are for
canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus
and canine parvovirus.
There are non-core vaccines for other
diseases. Some of these will vary depending
on location. When making a decision about
vaccination you should should consider
each animal on a case-by-case basis, the
disease status in the area and other factors
such as breed, nutrition and age. Lifestyle
risks for the individual will also play a part
Leanne Wilson
Why was the change necessary?
While adverse reactions to vaccines are
not widespread, there is a consensus in
the scientific community that veterinarians
should aim to reduce the vaccine load
on individual animals to minimise any
risks of adverse reactions, if this can be
SOMETIMES A RAW DEAL
IS THE BEST DEAL
WRITTEN BY VETS ALL NATURAL
40 million years ago, Caveman and Dog formed
a friendship, forged by a symbiotic relationship of combined hunting skills, early warning
of danger, protection, companionship, and
the cleaning up of all man’s food scraps and
waste. Almost 40 years ago, the first commercial
cooked Dog and cat foods were released onto
the Australian market and with that, began
the slow and insidious decline in the health of
modern day Dogs and cats not seen in previous
decades. Dogs and cats were presenting at
Vet Clinics with skin diseases, allergies, arthritis,
teeth and gum problems, ear infections, anal
gland impactions, urinary tract diseases and a
huge range of degenerative diseases and cancers previously only thought to occur in man.
“My balanced diets directly
improve health and longevity.”
Dr Bruce Syme, believes that cooked and processed foods have contributed to many of these
health problems, and has developed a range of
natural, raw foods and food supplements that are
designed to provide a diet that mimics “Mother
Nature’s” recipe.
The Vets All Natural range is the result of years of
trials, research and investigation. The cornerstone
product, Complete Mix, is a combination of air
dried cereal grains, mixed vegetables, garlic,
brewer’s yeast, kelp, lecithin, calcium and vitamin
C. It is designed to combine with good quality
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completely natural, preservative and additive
free, scientifically balanced, raw food diet.
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RAINBOW DOG SHIATSU
WRITTEN BY ALLAN MOFFATT B.SC. B.ACUP. SCHOOL OF EQUINE ACUPUNCTURE
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Meridian Rainbow Massage Map of all
the Meridians from the side and from
the bottom
Method - Skin level Meridian Massage
In this method the hand is moved just touching the skin as if with a feather. The skin
may be brushed a little and the hand moves
rather quickly. Dont forget to visualise the
colour and draw it on with hairchalk. Time
taken for each channel 1 minute.
Muscles & Blood Vessels Meredian
Massage
In this method the hand is moved with a
stroking method deeper into the tissues
but also only along the channel...The hand
moves quite a bit slower.
To begin with just start with one channel.
Here is the Liver Meridian, it is on both sides
PART 1
Turning your dog
into a rainbow dog
A good way to get your Dog
rainbowed is to use hairchalk
which is safe and washes out.
Dont forget to visualise the colour and draw
it on with hairchalk. Time taken for each
channel is 3 minutes, repeating and looking
to see what your pooch enjoys.
Sinews and bones Meridian Massage
In this method the hand is moved with a
pressing method along the channels, this
is the blood level. This is done quite slowly,
visualising the colour and drawing it on your
Dog.
Time taken for each channel 5 minutes,
looking to see what your Dog enjoys. We
will cover more on this in the next issue of
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TRAINING TIP
WRITTEN BY KERRIE HAYNES-LOVELL
Remember how new things are
sometimes hard to learn?
Just like us, sometimes dogs find new
things hard to understand. As teachers we
need to set the scene for success when
deciding to train a new behaviour.
So what do we need to do to make sure we
have the best chance of success and our
dogs are happy to cooperate with us? Have
a plan before you start; be clear about what
it is you want to achieve, where are you
going to train, what treats are you going to
use and what steps are you going to use to
achieve the final result.
Remember new things can be hard to
understand so make sure your training
steps are small to start. Give small amounts
of information and let the dog feel
confident with that step then move on to
the next. Keep the training sessions short;
overloading the dog, especially in the early
stages, can lead to the dog shutting down.
This does not necessarily mean the dog
is no longer hungry or bored or any other
human emotion we want to use to describe
the turning away. You may have just given
it more information than it can deal with at
this time.
Go back to the title of the training tip and
remember that new things can be hard to
learn.
and not starting
to look around
when there
is no obvious
distraction. All
animals learn in
the same way
as people, in
logical steps.
When teaching
animals make sure they master one step
and then move onto the next step.
Bio of Kerrie Haynes-Lovell Trainer
Kerrie has been living and working with
animals all her life. In her professional life
she has worked as a senior veterinary nurse,
a zookeeper, marine mammal trainer, and
teacher.
She is currently semi-retired; teaching
Captive Animals (zoo keeping) for TAFE and
several competencies for the Companion
Animals course for Delta Australia and
consulting for various zoos in Australia and
overseas.
She lives in country NSW with two rescue
greyhounds, a deaf French bulldog, and
two rescue mutts, a cat, horses and a
mule, two llamas and a very understanding
husband.
Keep sessions; short, positive and watch to
make sure your dog is still paying attention
CANINE ASTROLOGY...
THE CANCER DOG
CANINE ASTROLOGY...
THE GEMINI DOG
WRITTEN BY ANUSKA LAPRADE
WRITTEN BY ANUSKA LAPRADE
The Gemini Dog is quite a handlful,
very entertaining and always looking to impress. If you own a Gemini
Dog then you need to be energetic
yourself and have a great sense of
humour!
He is a sprightly Dog, you will find him
very playful and affectionate. He is a Dog
who gets along with most everyone. And,
the kind of Dog that reads your mind. The
Gemini Dog is agile, they make great trick
The Cancer Dog is a real home body
and extremely protective of his family
and home. Cancerian Dogs love
children and enjoy family gatherings
and feasts.
They are friendly, sociable and loveable
creatures although can be somewhat
moody.
Because they are sensitive and emotional
beings they will enjoy your reassurance,
as often as you remember to give it. Make
sure this Dog has a comfy bed and a special
place to rest for that special place will be
their sanctury.
The Cancerian Dog longs to have a family
of his or her own, so if this is not on your
agenda better have them desexed. The
females make great mothers though you
will find it a little tricky weaning her babies,
she will want to nuture them for as long as
possilbe and delight in every second. They
may even take interest in other peoples
puppies, and make great Nanny Dogs, this
is such a maternal sign. Cancerian Dogs
also love humans and radiate joy at family
gatherings
Cancerian Dogs have an affinity with water
and will love the opportunity to
swim whenever possilbe. If you live
near a beach even better, this Dog
will enjoy frolicking in the ocean
with the sea breeze upon their face.
Cancer Dog is a delightful pet and more
loyal than most. They will hold you faithfully
in their hearts no matter time, circumstance
or separation, this is the sign of possesion,
and they will love you till the end of time.
Cancer Dog is best suited to other water
sign people or Dogs because of their
emotional disposition, they are also suited
to earth sign humans and Dogs for their
stability, however, wont be happy living
with tyranical fire sign types who are too
caught up with their own self obsession.
If you own a Cancerian Dog, you will find
them a wonderul family member with an
uncanny sense of humour. They will keep
you entertained, loved and protected, what
more could you wish for?
Dogs, they will wow you with their theatrical talent. This is a Dog who would make a
wonderful circus act, nothing is too difficult
for this character from diving through hoops
to walking on his hind legs, he is a natural
show off and loves the lime light. This Dog
believes he is in control of everything and
will not usually enjoy being told what to
do. Given to run this Dog makes a great
athlete and can be a bit of an escape artist
if life gets a little mundane. If you own a
Gemini Dog you will need to keep them
entertained, and they will need space to
release the enormous amounts of energy
they posess.
This is a curious Dog, an inquisitive type
who loves exploring, take him out regularly,
so he can explore, keep him busy and interested otherwise your dearly beloved may
be seduced by the bright lights of the
city and go wandering.
The Gemini Dog is seriously charming and
and wont have any trouble winning the
hearts of your neighbours, your visitors, the
cat or the mailman and that is a good thing.
Just make sure you Gemini Dog doesnt
forget where home is and keep them on a
leash, they are truly filled with the joys of
spring and ready for action, what ever and
where ever that may be. If you love one of
these characters your work will be cut
out for you, they are loveable and entertaining and will keep you fit and young. Just
make sure you are a step ahead of them
and things will be just fine.
HACHI IN MELBOURNE
FIRST IN TOKYO, THEN NEW YORK, NOW MELBOURNE - HACHI, THE WORLD-LEADING FASHION
AND ACCESSORIES BRAND FOR DOGS, IS COMING TO TOWN.
Opening to the public on 24th April
at Shop 3, 286 Toorak Road South
Yarra, and through its website
www.hachi-melbourne.com.au Hachi
will introduce a wide range of the
latest kinds of accessory products
for dogs: jackets, leads, carry bags,
collars, pushers, and whatever else
imaginable that can smarten up the
pooch in a doting dog lover’s life.
Owned and operated by Tokyoite Takashi
Fujita, now residing with his family in
Melbourne, Hachi brings together the best
quality and latest designs in lifestyle products for dogs.
An increasing trend is for dog owners to
seek out products that enhance the personality and individuality of their pets, while
adding creature comforts to the canine
lifestyle. More than any other retail outlet,
Hachi caters to this trend. All its products,
made in Japan, are of the best quality, but
are also practical, well-designed, attractive
and, in many cases, downright cute.
As interesting as the Hachi product range,
also is the story behind the choice of this
name for this kind of business. Hachiko was
an Akita breed of dog born in Tokyo in 1923.
At the age of one Hachiko was acquired by
Professor Hidesamuro Ueno of the University
of Tokyo. The loving pet would farewell its
master at the front gate each morning, and
watch as the Professor walked to the local
station for the trip to work.
Hachiko soon learned the location of the
station, and began the habit of walking
there to greet the train carrying his master home at night. Less than a year later,
in 1925, the Professor unexpectedly died
whilst at work, yet the loyal Hachiko maintained its practice of going to the station
every evening in the forlorn hope of greeting and walking home with the Professor.
This practice continued for eleven years, until
the dog’s death. Over time the story became
known in the area, and eventually gained
broader coverage, the dog eventually becoming a national hero, now immortalised
by a statue of dog and master outside the
station. Hollywood also became enamoured
with loyal Hachi, producing the film Hachi a
dog’s tale starring Richard Gere.
Whilst the extensive Hachi range conveys
the upmarket image that has made it a
success in Tokyo and New York, its driving force, Takashi Fujita, is an experienced
business operator and entrepreneur, with
proven success in picking a social tend and
turning it into a business opportunity.
However it wasn’t business that brought him
and his family to Australia, rather the cultural pursuits of his two children. Yet Takashi
was quick to size up the pet products sector
in Melbourne, and see an opening for the
Hachi range. He hit the ground running
when the family arrived and threw his considerable energy and acumen into carving
out a unique niche in the ever-expanding
pet products sector.
Through Hachi, Australia is about to be
introduced to the latest and best in dog
accessories.
SOLDIERS STORY
A TRUE STORY WRITTEN BY A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING, ABOUT A VERY SPECIAL DOG.
Do you believe in Kismet? On
Facebook one day, completely by
accident, I happened across a picture
of a very sad Dog in a very sad set
of circumstances. His name was
Soldier and he was a senior ‘owner
surrender’ at one of the biggest
pounds in NSW.
Soldier was not only abandoned in his twilight years but he was also terminal with lung
and bone cancer. Adding to his problems,
he also had a massive tumour on his hock
plus other evident melanomas on his skinny
body. He was lying on concrete, lost for
words, looking into his big sad eyes, I had a
lightning bolt strike me, it was sheer unadulterated ‘Love at first sight’. He was beautiful
and I knew I had to bring him home. That
was the easy part – more involved was the
co-operation of the pound plus gorgeous
volunteers who pulled out all the stops to
bring my boy to me as quickly as possible.
Through a legion of phone calls and emails,
the plan came together and “my Dog” was
welcomed into my family. He was a big
boy, a Ridgeback X Mastiff! He toddled in
gently on his front bandy legs and his shaky
back ones and went straight out onto the
sunny deck to a comfy bed he could now
call his own.
Luckily, the weather was good as he
preferred to be outdoors for the first few
nights, and not wanting to miss a minute
with him, I slept close. My own three dogs
were getting their fair share of Love but
knew Soldier would only be with us a short
time – they always know – and gave very
graciously of my time, their food and toys.
Soldier and I talked of many things over the
next few days, he hung off my every word
and that goofy head started to smile. The
light came back in his eyes and from time
to time he would place his big paw on my
hand as a reassuring gesture if I had a sad
moment.
We took outings to the beach where Soldier
stared in wonder at the sea making little
whimpering noises of excitement. We went
to another tranquil spot where we watched
the cranes and pelicans and children playing in the water. His big heavy head just
resting in my lap as he made his happy little
sighs. I live on the Northern Beaches in
Sydney but that didn’t stop the many volunteers from traveling hours from far afield
to visit him here at home. He was having a
ball being the centre of attention and soon
got the hang of the dreaded selfie pose.
We packed a whole life time of memories
and Love into the short time I had with this
beautiful soul but it became very clear one
night that his time was coming to an end as
his body was failing him.
My wonderful vet was called and on a Sunny
Saturday afternoon sitting on the deck he
loved, we celebrated Soldier’s new life as he
was helped from this world over to the next.
So there is a message in this story... I want
to raise awareness of the thousands of pets
abandoned every year that end up in our
pound system. A lot of the time, these are
peoples pets that find themselves there
because “I’m moving and I cant take him
with me” “I don’t have time for her any
more” “She was my Mum’s companion for
12 years but Mum died last week and I’m
not a dog person”.
The list of reasons is endless but each and
every one of them is deserving of a second
chance at happiness. Soldier brought joy
to so many people, even in the short time
he was with us, so please, consider adopting a pet from the pound, these dogs are
just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
I would also like to raise awareness of the
wonderful people who volunteer their time
to spend with the dogs that have been impounded. If you love dogs and have some
free time, why not become a volunteer at
your local pound?
If we all gave a little more time, love and
understanding many more pets would make
it home and end their days, not in a scary
pound, but being loved and nurtured – just
like Soldier.
If you would like to help
in your local area, contact your
local pound or shelter, or email
sales@woofmag.com.au
Our Dogs are family and loved by
everyone from celebrities to world
leaders and everyday people.
They save lives, deter burglars,
work the land, star in movies and are
an integral part of everyday life.
From providing companionship and
unconditional love, dogs provide us
with extensive benefits on a personal,
family and community level.
It’s time to celebrate them in
Melbourne like never before!
We look forward to welcoming you
to the Melbourne Dog Lovers Show
– the greatest Festival of the Pooch
in Australia!
“I can’t
imagine a
day without
this little one”
Angeline & Alfie Le Pepe
from Hawthorn
Show FounderS: Jason, sally & Max HuMpHris
Show InSpIratIon: sunday & Betty
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DOGSHARE
HELPING HUMANS BECOME BETTER DOG OWNERS.
Jessica Thomas, a busy working
mother and owner of a German
Short Haired Pointer named Duke,
had a big problem. While there’s
no shortage of love in the Thomas
household, Dukes companionship
needs couldn’t always be met.
Then a Border Collie named Betty moved
in over the road and the two Dog’s hit it
off like littermates. The owners took turns
in walking both Dogs, freeing up time and
doubling the Dog’s enjoyment. Things were
perfect. Then, Betty moved away.
Its a conundrum facing many Dog owners,
just how to balance the demands of daily
life whilst maintaining your pets happiness.
Just because you struggle to keep up with
your Dogs excercise or companionship
requirements doesn’t mean you love them
any less.
So, after experiencing the benefits of
Dog-Sharing, Jessica wanted to reach out
and spread the love. The solution seemed
simple enough, “Dogshare, a matching
service for Dogs and their owners, in your
local area”.
Register at dogshare.com.au
Members choose park, play, weekend stays,
reciprocal Dog walking or backyard sharing
and your Dogs are matched to other
neighbourhood pooches. Dogshare helps
alleviate the guilt of being a busy human
and maximises your Dogs enjoyment of
life. In this peer to peer network, no money
changes hands, you simply meet other
community minded Dog lovers and see
where the relationships take you. Whether
you’re urban, suburban or rural, looking
for a full blown playmate for your pooch,
somewhere for your working Dog’s to
hang out while your overseas or simply
to connect with other Dog Lovers in your
community, anything’s possible with
www.dogshare.com.au
DOGUE DE BORDEAUX
HUNGARIAN VIZSLA
The Dogue De Bordeaux is a rare
French Mastiff whose deeply lined
face resembles that of a tired prize
fighter. This is so apt because they
were the originally trained to attack
bears, bulls and other large dogs.
Some claim this dog is a decendant
of the Spanish Dogue De Burgos that
was brougth to france across the Pyranees, other claim it is the decendant
of the Great Tibetan Mastiff, one thing
for sure, they are truly magnificent.
The Hungarian Vizsla is a stylish
pointer which has a history that
extends back many centuries.
Ancient nobles bred the Vizsla
primarily for pointing game, but
today it is an allround gundog.
The breed first arrived in Australia in 1994
and has become a most loved and sort after
breed. Dogue De Bordeaux is a decendant
of the Great Molossus of Epirus which is
now extinct. Legend has it that Alexander
the Great set these great Mastiffs loose on
his terrified enemies in the battelfield and
Roman Gladiators prized them for their
bloody amphitheatre sports, something we
would not wish upon any Dog no matter
size and stature, it is without doubt a fearless breed, but a gentle giant indeed.
The Dogue de Bordeaux is an ancient
breed and is mentioned in writings dating back to first century BC. Although they
may appear intimidating, they are calm
and gentle creatures, loyal to their masters
and patient with children. This is an active,
The Vizslas dark golden colour and pleasant temperament have made it a popular
companion and show Dog The origin of
outdoor breed and requires little grooming. They are incredibly muscular and can
be agressive with other dogs, which is why
it is recommended to socialize them from a
young pup and to attend obedience training early on.
This Dog makes a family complete and will
love and protect you. Dogue De Bordeaux
lifespan is approx 6 -8 years though they
may live longer. They come in either mahogany or fawn colour range with a white
patch permitted on the chest.
This is an elegant, medium sized and intelligent hunting dog. It has a distinctive dark
golden coat which is very eye catching.
Vizsla’s are adaptable and suited to acreage
or in the backyard. They have incredible
stamina, make great watchdogs and are
wonderful with adults and children. These
dogs are blessed with good health and
are reasonably low maintenance with light
grooming needed only to remove loose
hair. The Vizsla has the most wonderful
expression of face which makes it easy to
read their character, they are most a noble
and loyal companion. Because they are
highly intelligent it is reccommended they
get good initial training and it is preferable
they get plenty of regular excericise as they
need room to move. This well proportioned
Dog makes a wonderful family pet
Photo of Zara. Courtesy Shane & Sharlene Lions
The Dog De Bordeaux was featured in
the 1980’s movie Turner and Hooch
the Vizsla is thought to have been developed between the eleventh and fourteenth
centuries during the reign of the Kings of
the House of Arpad in Hungary. Proof of
the breeds first existence was revealed in a
letter written in 1510. These Dogs were then
crossed with the yellow hunting Dogs of the
Turks during the Turkish occupation in the
sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
Photo of Stanley at Bondi courtesy of
Marti Borus - Barks & Claws Petcare
HOW TO MAKE SUPERHEAL AT HOME
WRITTEN BY PHIVO CHRISTODOULOU, DIRECTOR OF AUGUSTINE APPROVED
This recipe is available through our
online store free of charge for noncommercial use and we also sell
ready made SuperHeal purely for
your convenience.
What is it and what does it do?
SuperHeal is a salve made using three certified organic food ingredients.
It was originally created out of desperation
to remove a cyst from my dog Mishka’s tail
because I didn’t want to put her through the
pain of another surgery.
Anecdotal evidence relating to dogs, cats,
horses, mice, rats and people, suggests
that SuperHeal may have beneficial affects
when applied to cysts, tumours, melanomas, bacterial and fungal infections, polyps
(growth inhibition), solar keratosis, haematomas and some skin growths.
Why is SuperHeal unlike other salves?
Salves today all contain at least one chemical. Irrespective of how safe these chemicals
may be, there may be legal limitations as to
who can purchase them or for how the final
product may be promoted. Our product is
so safe that it is healthy to consume.
SuperHeal is made entirely from certified
organic wholefoods and there are no legal
restrictions attached to it. The ingredients
are readily available to the everyday person
without the need for permits or licenses.
It has strong antibacterial, anti-fungal and
anti-inflammatory properties and also aids
in the healing of wounds.
Some people find themselves in situations
where surgery is not practical or possible
and because SuperHeal is so safe they have
nothing to lose by giving it a try.
SuperHeal promotes the natural removal
of growths so there is less scarring than
surgery.
YouTube search ‘Dog vs Lump’ to view our
before and after videos.
We have photographic evidence to suggest
that SuperHeal can penetrate deep into
the body and engage with unhealthy cells
and tissue, causing what is referred to as a
‘satellite effect’.
SuperHeal was taken to market with the
knowledge that many effective natural
remedies are shot down so my intention is
to ensure that:
• Anyone can make SuperHeal at home
from ingredients that will never be
banned.
In the unlikely event that we close our doors
the knowledge will be out there for all to
continue to benefit.
HOW DO I MAKE
SUPERHEAL?
Mix these three certified organic
ingredients together and bottle
in a glass jar to create SuperHeal:
• Raw Coconut Oil
(virgin cold-pressed) - 1 Part
• Turmeric Powder - 1 Part
• Lecithin Powder - 1 Part
What else will I need?
• Powder-free food handling gloves
to avoid staining hands. The best
way to mix up SuperHeal is with
your hands.
• Cotton bud to apply SuperHeal.
• Bandage and tape or large
square waterproof Band-Aids
from your pharmacy. Remember,
you need to reapply SuperHeal
daily.
• To avoid an animal trying to get
to it, you may wish to purchase
a plastic cone from your vet (the
same ones used when a dog has
been desexed).
Directions
• Apply SuperHeal daily
for 7 days. Allow area to
air for 24 hours. Re-apply
daily for another 2-5 days
or until the lump pops or
falls off. Keep an eye on
the wound and ensure it
does not get infected.
• Continuing to apply SuperHeal will aid
in the healing of the wound and prevent
infection.
• We have had reports of SuperHeal
working without bandaging but it is
highly recommended that you stick
to our method.
Storage
Although SuperHeal has natural properties
that give it a long shelf life, it is best to keep
refrigerated to avoid separation.
Warning
SuperHeal contains turmeric which stains
everything it comes in contact with. Please
keep the area covered well to avoid staining
your home.
Disclaimer
Prevention is better than cure and diet
is everything. Please consult your doctor
or vet before using SuperHeal. I make no
claims that this will cure you or your animals
in any way shape or form. We were pleased
with the results and we sincerely hope you
will be too.
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DOGS HELPING KIDS WITH ADHD
Research suggests that children who
interact regularly with Dogs are less
likely to suffer with symptoms of depression, ADHD and other emotional
disorders.
Being around Dogs allows children to experience natural feelings of joy and assists
hyperactive children with attentitiveness
and gives them a sense of serenity which
significantly reduces anxiety, depression,
frustration and issues of self worth. Social
companionship with Dogs stimulates the
release of opioids, psychoative chemicals
that relieve pain and promote pleasureable
feelings, a much better way to treat these
types of issues, Dogs are a gift to humanity.
Many of these disorders in children stem
from our environment, the lack of balance in
today’s modern families, the constant pressures of self image and self worth, broken
families and a disposable attitude towards
life. We live in a world where we need to be
more tolerant, more patient and empathetic to each other, more forgiving and less
judgemental. This fix it quick society is constantly suggesting that we need to look, be
or act a certain way which only contributes
to a feeling of lack or doubt in the growing
minds of children. Dogs and animals in general are known to aid in the healing process,
they love us unconditionally and can bond
with us in an instant and, they provide a reliable source of unconditional love.
Treating children with chemicals often
comes with unwanted side effects so if you
have a child who is experiencing any of the
above, before you go down that path you
might consider a lifestyle change. All of
these symptoms are indicative of the need
for a change and are sure signs we need to
go back to nature, step aside and smell the
roses. Its time to remember everything that
Grandma told us. Children these days are
burdened with a society that doesnt really
support family life and many children are
growing up without the stablity of a Mum
and Dad, they are longing for the yin and
yang balance of life that is paramount in the
developmental stages of any childs life.
The addition of a Dog into the family unit
will help bring about harmony and balance.
They are a wonderful outlet for children, can
be their confidant, their friend and a great
protector. The Dog will also encourage
children to be physically active, in todays
modern society, too many children are
spending too much time alone indoors with
technology. This is completely unnatural
and unhealthy for growing human beings.
If you have a child who is struggling with
any of these issues, consider introducing
a family Dog, they will absorb the unseen,
give unconditional love and soothe even
the most distressed human beings. We have
known forever that Dogs bring comfort and
joy to mankind.
They truly are Mans Best Friend.
Useful Links:
www.specialneeds.com/children
www.pawsforabiliity.org/fasd-assistance-dog
www.naturalhealth365.com/autism
www.zotzine.com.uci.edu
MELBOURNES FAVOURITE DOG
FRIENDLY BEACHES
MELBOURNE HAS MANY GREAT DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES AND WE’VE DUG UP A FEW FOR YOU
West Beach in St Kilda is right in the heart
of the things, tucked in beside St Kilda pier,
it has tons of wide open space for Dogs to
run and shallow sandbars that make great
paddle pools and areas to wade in for young
pups and older dogs. The really great thing
about West Beach St Kilda is the West Beach
Pavillion Cafe which is right on the sand and
has parking right along the foreshore.
Sandown St Beach Brighton is a wonderful
sandy beach that is completely fenced off and
100% Dog friendly with no leash restrictions
all year round. There is a big sandy beach for
digging and rolling, a shallow sandy area for
frolicking, a rocky area for sniffing and plenty
of room for those serious swimmers. There’s
also a great off leash area that extends north
from Sandown St to Bay St.
Altona Beach is a 30 minute drive south
west of the CBD, Its an off leash beach and If
you go down when the tides are low you can
walk all the way out on the sand and see the
waves breaking There is plenty of space to
run although no Dog fencing but there are
no main roads nearby which makes it fairly
safe. Its great for shallow paddling and lots
of flat out excercise on the flats. There are
wide open grasslands nearby for ball chasing, with trees and saltbush to sniff through,
all set well away from the road.
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DON’T DRAG YOUR PAWS!
RSPCA MILLION PAWS WALK REGISTRATIONS GATHER MOMENTUM
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chance to enter pet dog competitions as
well as the opportunity to cheer on mascots
and celebrities as they race through their
own agility course.
Registration and walk will kick off from
08:30am at the Ibis Picnic Area. The 5km walk
around Albert Park Lake is suitable for everyone and is wheelchair and stroller friendly.
For dog owners, walking their dog
is an important part of daily routine.
So, make it a day to remember on
Sunday 17th May 2015 by joining
thousands of other dog lovers across
the country at the largest event on
RSPCA Victoria’s canine calendar –
the Million Paws Walk.
“With just over a month to go until the 2015
RSPCA Million Paws Walk, we’re calling
all canines and their humans to hurry and
register online,” says Sharon Mackenzie,
RSPCA Victoria. “By taking part, you’ll
help raise much needed money for animal
welfare, and enjoy a great day out with likeminded dog lovers.”
This year, the Million Paws Walk promises
to be bigger and better than ever, with 16
event locations across Victoria, including
the flagship Albert Park Lake event which is
celebrating its 20th anniversary.
With live entertainment, dog agility demonstrations, vet advice, dog washes, celebrity
spotting as well as many product and food
stalls, “Albert Park Lake will be a festival
of entertainment for people and pooches
alike.” Registered participants will have the
As a special thank you to animal lovers who
fundraise $1,000 or more, there will also be
free entry into a draw for a once in a lifetime
opportunity to spend a day at the RSPCA
Burwood East Animal Care Centre on Friday
17 July 2015. In addition, for the first time
ever, there will be an exclusive ‘500 Club’
marquee at the Albert Park Million Paws
Walk for our top fundraisers! Members of
the 500 Club are our Million Paws Walk VIPs
and will be spoilt with a number of VIP treatments throughout the day.
Children aged 5-11 can also win some
amazing prizes by entering a drawing
competition with special judges looking for
crazy colours, splashes of fabric, sprinkles
of glitter and other imaginative artworks.
Adults can download the entry form on the
Million Paws Website www.millionpawswalk.
com.au/victoria. All entries must be
received by Friday 24 April.
“Bondi Beach has long been the epitome of Australia’s
laid back lifestyle, its happy resident’s regularly
incorporating a relaxing jaunt to the beach before and
after the busy working day begins and ends. More often
than not these residents are joined by their faithful
friends, namely their much loved Dogs. Bondi Hipsters move aside! There is a new
cool crew on the scene as Bondi’s community of pooches finally get the voice they
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