Inside the Den is published bi-monthly for our customers and friends. Contact us via e-mail at info@centralbarkusa.com or online at centralbarkusa.comJanuary/February 2014

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• Ask the Vet: Golden Retrievers May Hold Answer to Cancer

• Homemade Dog Recipe: Vegetarian Dog Biscuits

• The Guru Corner: Got a New Puppy?

• Meet The Dog Gurus

What’s Inside

Provided by Chris and Jackie, Barkley Ventures, Inc.

January/February 2014 Vol. 38

Central Bark Doggy Day Care, the pioneer of the doggy day care industry and creator of the “UnKennel” concept, announce their partnership with the Dog Gurus, Robin Bennett and Susan Briggs, best-selling authors and advocates for the safe interactions be-tween dogs and people, as well as between dogs and other dogs. Central Bark will now incorporate The Dog Guru’s Knowing Dogs Staff Training program into their currentsystem-wide staff training program.

Knowing Dogs is an interactive and on-going staff safety training program based on content from author’s Robin Bennett and Susan Briggs’ best-selling book, Off Leash Dog Play. This two-volume training resource is designed for pet care center management to train all staff mem-bers on safe dog interactions and group play. Central Bark Doggy Day Care is the first franchise in the industry to adopt the Knowing Dogs Staff training program.

Knowing Dogs Training Program of-fers two programs with content divided into eight modules each: Knowing Dogs 101: Dog Language, includes training on body language basics, human & dog greetings, dog emotional states, dog aggression and human and dog social interaction. Knowing Dogs 201: Group Play, includes training play behaviors, leading playgroups, and dog-to-dog aggression.

“When approached by Central Bark Doggy Day Care, both Susan and myself were thrilled as we already felt their existing staff safety training program was way ahead of the field. Dog safety is our

number one priority and Central Bark understands the need for ongoing staff enrichment, including consistency, responsibility and repeat training,” says Robin Bennett, CPDT-KA and co-founder of The Dog Gurus.

Robin goes onto say that the goal of The Dog Gu-rus is to educate all dog daycare facility own-

ers and staff on safe handling techniques and canine body language to ensure the

safety of all involved in the dog daycare industry. Central Bark is the first fran-chise in the industry to fully incorporate a systematic program on canine body language, technical dog knowledge

and dog handling skills training into their already existing formal system-wide training

program.

“Central Bark is thrilled to be recognized by The Dog Gurus as the leading franchise in staff safety training,” says Chris Gaba, Co-Founder, Central Bark Doggy Day Care. “Our goal, day in and day out, is to continue to provide a safe, clean, healthy, fun and nurtur-ing environment for dogs focusing on exercise, socialization and training, which from day one has set the standard for excellence in canine care.”

Teaming With The Dog Gurus

www.TheDogGurus.com www.RobinKBennett.comwww.CrystalCanine.com

Learn more about The Dog Gurus.

Charles F. Doran Provided by Sue Ann, Central Bark Oak Creek, WI

“Folk will know how large your soul is, by the way you treat a dog!”

I saw him coming up the street,So spent and weary that his feetSeemed like two heavy weights of lead;Ah, he had known so hard a day,Small wonder that he looked that way,And slouched along with drooping head!

Then, suddenly, with frantic shout,A little yellow dog rushed outA yard, to greet the tired man;He licked his hands, he kissed his face,Then dashed ahead in eager race,Then back again he gaily ran!

The tired worker laughed aloud,Straightened his shoulders; through the crowdPressed on; his feet seemed to take wingsSo fast he walked as he went upThe street toward home the yellow pupAll joyous leaps and caperings.

O little dog so fond and true,Much good in life you surely doWhen you can make a man so spentForget fatigue -- make him so gladHe acts like any madcap lad,And laughs aloud with merriment!

- Louella C.Poole Provided by Kate, Central Bark Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Welcome Home

Preheat oven to 300ºF. Mix all ingredients into a ball and roll out to about 1/4” thick. Cut with bone-shaped cookie cutter, or strips, or a cutter shape of your own choice. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 30 minutes at 300ºF.

Homemade Dog Treat Recipe: Vegetarian Dog Biscuits

Provided by Kate, Central Bark Ft. Lauderdale, FL

2 1/2 cups flour

3/4 cup dry milk powder

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 tbs. brown sugar

2 vegetable bouillon cubes; dissolved in 3/4 cup boiling water

1/2 cup carrots (optional)

1 egg

Extraordinary Training. Extraordinary Dogs. Training and socialization are the cornerstones of a positive dog-parenting experience. In our years of research, we’ve discovered that a combination of obedience training and doggy day care is the key to a positive dog-parenting experience.

Our dog training professionals embrace our reward-based pawlosophy that focuses on fun and positive reinforcement. Classes encourage stronger relationships and build a foundation for good canine citizenship to develop happy, social and well-rounded dogs.

Some of our educational offerings include:

Check your location’s website or talk with a local Central Bark representa-tive to learn more about the training opportunities in your store.

Puppy KindergartenBasic ObedienceAdvanced ObedienceAgilityCanine Good Citizen {CGC) classesSubmissive Puppy Training

Leash Training for PuppiesPotty TrainingHow to Train a Stubborn DogTraining a Dog to HeelCrate Training

BARK Your Calendars!January February National Train Your Dog Month Pet Dental Month Spay and Neuter Awareness Month

How do genetics, diet and environment influence the incidence of cancer and other diseases in our pets? To answer that question, Morris Animal Foundation created the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, the most groundbreaking observational study ever undertaken to improve canine health. Since September 2012, the Morris Animal Foun-dation has been busy recruiting 3,000 purebred Golden Retrievers for this amazing study. About one-third of the necessary dogs have been en-rolled, but more canine heroes are needed. While the results will certainly improve the health of all dogs, the study itself focuses only on Golden Retrievers. This breed was chosen be-cause they develop cancer at a higher rate when compared to other purebred dogs, often ap-proaching 50 per-cent of the breed. Plus, their popularity offers researchers a large pool for recruit-ment.

In order to achieve the most accurate results, the 3,000 dogs selected must be evenly distributed across five national regions and should consist of an equal number of intact females, spayed females, intact males and neutered males. Each Golden Retriever enrolled in the study will be examined and evaluated annually by a participat-ing local veterinarian. The study is expected to take roughly 14 years to complete, making it the largest and longest veterinary study ever initiated to date. Harmony Pet Clinic in Waukesha is proud to be involved in this research as a participating veterinary clinic.

The owners get to participate as well - each owner completes a detailed online questionnaire every year about their dog’s diet, travel, reproductive history, living environment, exercise and behavior. During the pet’s annual physical exam, the veteri-narian collects blood, urine and other samples.

The exam results are then entered into an online database. The collected samples are sent to a laboratory for long-term storage where they will be available to researchers for future additional stud-ies. Samples are also submitted for a wide range of tests and panels, such as a complete blood cell count, urinalysis and a heartworm antigen test to analyze the dog’s internal health. The results of these tests are shared with owners through their veterinarians.

Whenever a Golden Retriever experiences natu-rally occurring health issues while participating in the study, the veterinarian will notify Morris Animal Foundation of the testing and results. If a dog would develop cancer, the veterinarian will collect samples that are vital for evaluation.

As the results are gathered over the years, certain patterns will likely unfold, enabling scientists to identify risk factors for disease. While there are few known disease-incidence rates for dogs in the United States, research from other countries indicates that cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs living in several other countries. The find-ings of this study should shed light on the relation-

ship between risk factors and the development of specific cancers, while also iden-tifying genetic variants associ-ated with common cancers in Golden Retrievers.

Although finding the causes and frequencies of cancer is at the forefront of the study, research-ers also hope to gain insights into a host of other canine medical problems, such as diabetes, skin disorders and hip dysplasia. Ultimately, the research will establish extensive catalogs of data and biological samples for future analyses.

The many owners of dogs enrolled in the study take great pride in their involvement.

“I enrolled my Golden Retriever, Journey, in the study because I have always wanted better health for my dogs,” says Nancy Bishop, a proud owner of a study participant. “I can’t thank Morris Animal Foundation enough for taking on this pioneering study to help my beloved breed and other dogs.”

Those interested in helping to cure canine cancer should visit www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org/Golden.

Eligible dogs must be a healthy purebred, with a verifiable three-generation pedigree, be between 6 and 24 months of age and reside in the con-tiguous United States. For each dog entered into the study, the owner will receive $75 annually to cover the costs of physical exams. Individuals with friends or family who own Golden Retrievers are encouraged to refer them to the website to get involved.

The Poop: Potty Training for Your New Puppy

Golden Retrievers May Hold the Answers in Cancer Robin Bennett, retired Colonel, United States Marine Corps Re-serve, is a 20 year pet care indus-try veteran advocating safe inter-actions between dogs and people and between dogs and other dogs. Besides being a best-selling au-thor, Robin owned and operated her own dog daycare for many

years. Her first book All About Dog Daycare: A Blueprint For Success is the number one resource for those in the dog day-care industry. Robin is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), an active member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and has earned Level 1 certification through the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers (CCPDT), the first national certifica-tion for dog trainers.

For 12 years, Susan Briggs owned and operated Urban Tails, a large dog daycare, boarding, grooming and training center in Houston, TX. Her training and consulting experi-ence began by training other pet professionals how to safely manage dog playgroups and evaluate dogs at her pet center. Susan led the

initial dog daycare industry group that created operating stan-dards. As a recognized leader in the dog daycare industry her goal is to make all off-leash play programs safer.

Ask the Vet, Dr. Johansen

Dr. Brenda Johansen is a

licensed veterinarian and

graduate of the University of

Wisconsin – Madison School

of Veterinary Medicine. She

practices at Harmony Pet Care

in Waukesha and visits all Wis-

consin Central Bark® locations

monthly to provide veterinary

services.

Provided by Bonnie, Central Bark Avondale, IL

Your Golden could help!

Did any of you adopt a new puppy for the holidays? If so, it is impera-tive to start potty training immedi-ately. Being consistent is key and setting your new puppy up for win/win situations is crucial. When waking up in the morning, take

your puppy out first thing, before getting yourself ready. Having a reward for them to reinforce their behavior will be very helpful for success. And for those of you in the cold winter States, sorry…..no free pass here. Your puppy

needs to go outside regularly and often, regardless of weather. By Springtime you will be happy for your efforts. A well trained dog makes a much happier member of the family.

Meet The Dog Gurus!The Guru Corner Welcome to the Guru Corner, The Dog Gurus (Robin Bennett and Susan Briggs) provide helpful training tips.

1. Provide rest. Get your puppy a safe enclosure such as a crate or exercise pen and give him down time even when the whole family might be home. This helps prepare him to be alone.

2. Speed up housetraining. Feed your puppy at set times and take him out every 2-3 hours so he goes to the bathroom outside as often as possible.

3. Let your puppy meet new people. Invite friends into your home, but make sure each encounter is fun for the dog. Have visitors sit on the floor and let the puppy approach at his own pace. If he is nervous, have your visitors offer treats to the dog.

4. Teach your puppy to sit. Have everyone play the “sit game.” Hold a toy or treat above the puppy’s head until he sits. Then reward with the toy or treat. Your puppy will learn sitting gets him good stuff.

Remember, a dog isn’t just for Christmas; it’s for life, so be sure to get your new puppy started off on the right paw.

Got a New Puppy?

Give your new pup a great beginning in our Barkley’s Bright Beginnings Puppy Program. This Doggy Day Care program is uniquely able to give your puppy the structure, interaction, play time, nap time and TLC they need to keep their bodies and minds happy and healthy. Enroll today and ask about our special Puppy Pack!

How do genetics, diet and environment influence the incidence of cancer and other diseases in our pets? To answer that question, Morris Animal Foundation created the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, the most groundbreaking observational study ever undertaken to improve canine health. Since September 2012, the Morris Animal Foun-dation has been busy recruiting 3,000 purebred Golden Retrievers for this amazing study. About one-third of the necessary dogs have been en-rolled, but more canine heroes are needed. While the results will certainly improve the health of all dogs, the study itself focuses only on Golden Retrievers. This breed was chosen be-cause they develop cancer at a higher rate when compared to other purebred dogs, often ap-proaching 50 per-cent of the breed. Plus, their popularity offers researchers a large pool for recruit-ment.

In order to achieve the most accurate results, the 3,000 dogs selected must be evenly distributed across five national regions and should consist of an equal number of intact females, spayed females, intact males and neutered males. Each Golden Retriever enrolled in the study will be examined and evaluated annually by a participat-ing local veterinarian. The study is expected to take roughly 14 years to complete, making it the largest and longest veterinary study ever initiated to date. Harmony Pet Clinic in Waukesha is proud to be involved in this research as a participating veterinary clinic.

The owners get to participate as well - each owner completes a detailed online questionnaire every year about their dog’s diet, travel, reproductive history, living environment, exercise and behavior. During the pet’s annual physical exam, the veteri-narian collects blood, urine and other samples.

The exam results are then entered into an online database. The collected samples are sent to a laboratory for long-term storage where they will be available to researchers for future additional stud-ies. Samples are also submitted for a wide range of tests and panels, such as a complete blood cell count, urinalysis and a heartworm antigen test to analyze the dog’s internal health. The results of these tests are shared with owners through their veterinarians.

Whenever a Golden Retriever experiences natu-rally occurring health issues while participating in the study, the veterinarian will notify Morris Animal Foundation of the testing and results. If a dog would develop cancer, the veterinarian will collect samples that are vital for evaluation.

As the results are gathered over the years, certain patterns will likely unfold, enabling scientists to identify risk factors for disease. While there are few known disease-incidence rates for dogs in the United States, research from other countries indicates that cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs living in several other countries. The find-ings of this study should shed light on the relation-

ship between risk factors and the development of specific cancers, while also iden-tifying genetic variants associ-ated with common cancers in Golden Retrievers.

Although finding the causes and frequencies of cancer is at the forefront of the study, research-ers also hope to gain insights into a host of other canine medical problems, such as diabetes, skin disorders and hip dysplasia. Ultimately, the research will establish extensive catalogs of data and biological samples for future analyses.

The many owners of dogs enrolled in the study take great pride in their involvement.

“I enrolled my Golden Retriever, Journey, in the study because I have always wanted better health for my dogs,” says Nancy Bishop, a proud owner of a study participant. “I can’t thank Morris Animal Foundation enough for taking on this pioneering study to help my beloved breed and other dogs.”

Those interested in helping to cure canine cancer should visit www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org/Golden.

Eligible dogs must be a healthy purebred, with a verifiable three-generation pedigree, be between 6 and 24 months of age and reside in the con-tiguous United States. For each dog entered into the study, the owner will receive $75 annually to cover the costs of physical exams. Individuals with friends or family who own Golden Retrievers are encouraged to refer them to the website to get involved.

The Poop: Potty Training for Your New Puppy

Golden Retrievers May Hold the Answers in Cancer Robin Bennett, retired Colonel, United States Marine Corps Re-serve, is a 20 year pet care indus-try veteran advocating safe inter-actions between dogs and people and between dogs and other dogs. Besides being a best-selling au-thor, Robin owned and operated her own dog daycare for many

years. Her first book All About Dog Daycare: A Blueprint For Success is the number one resource for those in the dog day-care industry. Robin is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), an active member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and has earned Level 1 certification through the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers (CCPDT), the first national certifica-tion for dog trainers.

For 12 years, Susan Briggs owned and operated Urban Tails, a large dog daycare, boarding, grooming and training center in Houston, TX. Her training and consulting experi-ence began by training other pet professionals how to safely manage dog playgroups and evaluate dogs at her pet center. Susan led the

initial dog daycare industry group that created operating stan-dards. As a recognized leader in the dog daycare industry her goal is to make all off-leash play programs safer.

Ask the Vet, Dr. Johansen

Dr. Brenda Johansen is a

licensed veterinarian and

graduate of the University of

Wisconsin – Madison School

of Veterinary Medicine. She

practices at Harmony Pet Care

in Waukesha and visits all Wis-

consin Central Bark® locations

monthly to provide veterinary

services.

Provided by Bonnie, Central Bark Avondale, IL

Your Golden could help!

Did any of you adopt a new puppy for the holidays? If so, it is impera-tive to start potty training immedi-ately. Being consistent is key and setting your new puppy up for win/win situations is crucial. When waking up in the morning, take

your puppy out first thing, before getting yourself ready. Having a reward for them to reinforce their behavior will be very helpful for success. And for those of you in the cold winter States, sorry…..no free pass here. Your puppy

needs to go outside regularly and often, regardless of weather. By Springtime you will be happy for your efforts. A well trained dog makes a much happier member of the family.

Meet The Dog Gurus!The Guru Corner Welcome to the Guru Corner, The Dog Gurus (Robin Bennett and Susan Briggs) provide helpful training tips.

1. Provide rest. Get your puppy a safe enclosure such as a crate or exercise pen and give him down time even when the whole family might be home. This helps prepare him to be alone.

2. Speed up housetraining. Feed your puppy at set times and take him out every 2-3 hours so he goes to the bathroom outside as often as possible.

3. Let your puppy meet new people. Invite friends into your home, but make sure each encounter is fun for the dog. Have visitors sit on the floor and let the puppy approach at his own pace. If he is nervous, have your visitors offer treats to the dog.

4. Teach your puppy to sit. Have everyone play the “sit game.” Hold a toy or treat above the puppy’s head until he sits. Then reward with the toy or treat. Your puppy will learn sitting gets him good stuff.

Remember, a dog isn’t just for Christmas; it’s for life, so be sure to get your new puppy started off on the right paw.

Got a New Puppy?

Give your new pup a great beginning in our Barkley’s Bright Beginnings Puppy Program. This Doggy Day Care program is uniquely able to give your puppy the structure, interaction, play time, nap time and TLC they need to keep their bodies and minds happy and healthy. Enroll today and ask about our special Puppy Pack!

Inside the Den is published bi-monthly for our customers and friends. Contact us via e-mail at info@centralbarkusa.com or online at centralbarkusa.comJanuary/February 2014

centralbarkusa.com

• Ask the Vet: Golden Retrievers May Hold Answer to Cancer

• Homemade Dog Recipe: Vegetarian Dog Biscuits

• The Guru Corner: Got a New Puppy?

• Meet The Dog Gurus

What’s Inside

Provided by Chris and Jackie, Barkley Ventures, Inc.

January/February 2014 Vol. 38

Central Bark Doggy Day Care, the pioneer of the doggy day care industry and creator of the “UnKennel” concept, announce their partnership with the Dog Gurus, Robin Bennett and Susan Briggs, best-selling authors and advocates for the safe interactions be-tween dogs and people, as well as between dogs and other dogs. Central Bark will now incorporate The Dog Guru’s Knowing Dogs Staff Training program into their currentsystem-wide staff training program.

Knowing Dogs is an interactive and on-going staff safety training program based on content from author’s Robin Bennett and Susan Briggs’ best-selling book, Off Leash Dog Play. This two-volume training resource is designed for pet care center management to train all staff mem-bers on safe dog interactions and group play. Central Bark Doggy Day Care is the first franchise in the industry to adopt the Knowing Dogs Staff training program.

Knowing Dogs Training Program of-fers two programs with content divided into eight modules each: Knowing Dogs 101: Dog Language, includes training on body language basics, human & dog greetings, dog emotional states, dog aggression and human and dog social interaction. Knowing Dogs 201: Group Play, includes training play behaviors, leading playgroups, and dog-to-dog aggression.

“When approached by Central Bark Doggy Day Care, both Susan and myself were thrilled as we already felt their existing staff safety training program was way ahead of the field. Dog safety is our

number one priority and Central Bark understands the need for ongoing staff enrichment, including consistency, responsibility and repeat training,” says Robin Bennett, CPDT-KA and co-founder of The Dog Gurus.

Robin goes onto say that the goal of The Dog Gu-rus is to educate all dog daycare facility own-

ers and staff on safe handling techniques and canine body language to ensure the

safety of all involved in the dog daycare industry. Central Bark is the first fran-chise in the industry to fully incorporate a systematic program on canine body language, technical dog knowledge

and dog handling skills training into their already existing formal system-wide training

program.

“Central Bark is thrilled to be recognized by The Dog Gurus as the leading franchise in staff safety training,” says Chris Gaba, Co-Founder, Central Bark Doggy Day Care. “Our goal, day in and day out, is to continue to provide a safe, clean, healthy, fun and nurtur-ing environment for dogs focusing on exercise, socialization and training, which from day one has set the standard for excellence in canine care.”

Teaming With The Dog Gurus

www.TheDogGurus.com www.RobinKBennett.comwww.CrystalCanine.com

Learn more about The Dog Gurus.

Charles F. Doran Provided by Sue Ann, Central Bark Oak Creek, WI

“Folk will know how large your soul is, by the way you treat a dog!”

I saw him coming up the street,So spent and weary that his feetSeemed like two heavy weights of lead;Ah, he had known so hard a day,Small wonder that he looked that way,And slouched along with drooping head!

Then, suddenly, with frantic shout,A little yellow dog rushed outA yard, to greet the tired man;He licked his hands, he kissed his face,Then dashed ahead in eager race,Then back again he gaily ran!

The tired worker laughed aloud,Straightened his shoulders; through the crowdPressed on; his feet seemed to take wingsSo fast he walked as he went upThe street toward home the yellow pupAll joyous leaps and caperings.

O little dog so fond and true,Much good in life you surely doWhen you can make a man so spentForget fatigue -- make him so gladHe acts like any madcap lad,And laughs aloud with merriment!

- Louella C.Poole Provided by Kate, Central Bark Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Welcome Home

Preheat oven to 300ºF. Mix all ingredients into a ball and roll out to about 1/4” thick. Cut with bone-shaped cookie cutter, or strips, or a cutter shape of your own choice. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 30 minutes at 300ºF.

Homemade Dog Treat Recipe: Vegetarian Dog Biscuits

Provided by Kate, Central Bark Ft. Lauderdale, FL

2 1/2 cups flour

3/4 cup dry milk powder

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 tbs. brown sugar

2 vegetable bouillon cubes; dissolved in 3/4 cup boiling water

1/2 cup carrots (optional)

1 egg

Extraordinary Training. Extraordinary Dogs. Training and socialization are the cornerstones of a positive dog-parenting experience. In our years of research, we’ve discovered that a combination of obedience training and doggy day care is the key to a positive dog-parenting experience.

Our dog training professionals embrace our reward-based pawlosophy that focuses on fun and positive reinforcement. Classes encourage stronger relationships and build a foundation for good canine citizenship to develop happy, social and well-rounded dogs.

Some of our educational offerings include:

Check your location’s website or talk with a local Central Bark representa-tive to learn more about the training opportunities in your store.

Puppy KindergartenBasic ObedienceAdvanced ObedienceAgilityCanine Good Citizen {CGC) classesSubmissive Puppy Training

Leash Training for PuppiesPotty TrainingHow to Train a Stubborn DogTraining a Dog to HeelCrate Training

BARK Your Calendars!January February National Train Your Dog Month Pet Dental Month Spay and Neuter Awareness Month