Are you interested in in what your dog eats? If so, I invite you to join Kate and I on the next three Woof Meow Shows when we will be interviewing Steve Brown the author of The Canine Ancestral Diet and See Spot Live Longer. Steve and his books are incredible sources of knowledge on how we can feed our dogs for optimum health.
Tune into the Woof Meow Show on Saturday. July 10th at 7:30AM or on Sunday, July 11th at 8:30PM on WVOM 103.9FM and WVQM 101.3FM. Additional interviews with Steve will air on Saturday, July 17th, Sunday, July 18th, Saturday, July 24th and Sunday July 25th.
Woof Meow Show – Interview w/Steve Brown author of The Canine Ancestral Diet – part 1 – Saturday July 10th at 7:30AM & Sunday, July 11th at 8:30PM – WVOM 103.9FM & WVQM 101.3FM
By Don Hanson on July 9th, 2010
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PRESS RELEASE: Kate Dutra Recertified as Professional Dog Trainer
By Don Hanson on June 1st, 2010For Immediate Release
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Contact: Don Hanson
Green Acres Kennel Shop
945-6841
[Bangor]- Kate Dutra, Operations Manager and Lead Instructor at the Green Acres Kennel Shop in Bangor, has earned Level I recertification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), the only internationally recognized certification program for professional dog trainers. Certificants must recertify with the CCPDT every three years, documenting a minimum of thirty-six hours of continuing education in CCPDT approved courses. Dutra has been on the Green Acres staff since 1992 and is a Professional Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT).
In business since 1965, Green Acres Kennel Shop at 1653 Union Street is a Pet Care Services Association (PCSA) accredited facility offering boarding, daycare and grooming for dogs and cats, as well as pet behavior consultations and training classes. The Green Acres retail store offers a wide variety of wholesome pet foods, treats and quality supplies. For more information, please call 945-6841 or visit www.greenacreskennel.com.
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Woof Meow Show – How Can My Dog Become A Therapy Dog – Sunday, May 16th – 8:30PM – WVOM 103.9FM & WVQM 101.3FM
By Don Hanson on May 15th, 2010Are you interested in therapy dogs? Would you like to know the difference between a therapy dog and an assistance/service dog? Do you want to learn how your dog can become a therapy dog? If you answered yes, tune into the Woof Meow Show on Sunday May 16th at 8:30PM on WVOM 103.9FM and WVQM 101.3FM when Don and Kate will be talking about therapy dogs and what it take sto become a Therapy Dogs International therapy dog/handler team.
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Helping Your Local Humane Society First
By Don Hanson on May 12th, 2010Before You Contribute to HSUS, Please Read This
Green Acres Kennel Shop is a huge believer in the mission of the Bangor Humane Society (BHS) and has been a supporter of BHS for many years. I have been privileged to have served on the Board of BHS since 1996 and know firsthand about its finances and the important role of donations from local supporters. Sadly the general public has some misconceptions about where BHS receives the funds it needs to operate. One of those misconceptions is that BHS receives significant funding from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). This is not unique to BHS but is a problem faced by animal shelters throughout the USA.
According to an article in the May 2010 issue of Pet Age magazine a recent survey conducted by the Center for Consumer Freedom indicates that “Sixty-three percent of respondents to the poll believe that their local humane society is affiliated with HSUS. Furthermore, 59 percent think the organization ‘contributes most of its money’ to local animal organizations.” The article goes on to indicate that an analysis of HSUS financial statements indicated that HSUS contributed only 0.5% of its budget to shelters that actually care for and rehome animals.
If you watch television you cannot miss the current HSUS commercial where they are asking people to donate $19 a month. Now I’m not denying that HSUS does some very good work, but if you really want to help local animals in need, please send your contributions to the Bangor Humane Society (http://www.bangorhumane.org/) instead. If you read my blog but are not local, contribute to your local animal shelter.
Thanks!
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