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Green Acres Trainers Attend Seminar on Canine Aggression

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

For Immediate Release

Thursday, July 09, 2009

Contact:     Don Hanson
Green Acres Kennel Shop
945-6841

[Bangor]- Kate Dutra, Don Hanson, Joel Mahaffey and Becky Ruggiero, Certified Professional Dog Trainers at Green Acres Kennel Shop in Bangor, attended the “Dog to Dog Reactivity and Aggression” seminar presented by Dr. Patricia McConnell, in Portland. The seminar focused on understanding why dogs become reactive, how to handle them safely and humanely and how to teach their guardians how to help their dog overcome aggression.

Hanson is also a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Bach Flower Registered Practitioner animal specialist. He and Dutra provide behavior consultation services for guardians with dogs with a wide variety of behavioral issues including aggression, separation anxiety and other issues.

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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HEALTH ALERT! – Be Careful with Over-The-Counter Flea Products

Friday, May 8th, 2009

An article entitled, Burns Linked to Meds on the Sun Journal’s web site (http://www.sunjournal.com/story/316289-3/LewistonAuburn/Burns_linked_to_meds/), reports on a dog that had to be euthanized due to a reaction to the application of an over-the-counter topical flea preventative purchased at a grocery store.

It was reported that the product caused chemicals burns on all four of the guardian’s dogs. The burns on one dog were so severe that he had to be euthanized. While the other three dogs are recovering, they are still in pain.

It is important to remember that flea and tick preventives for our pets are chemicals that must be toxic to fleas in order to work and can cause reactions, sometimes severe, in some pets. This is why it is imperative that pet guardians discuss the use of said products with their pet’s veterinarian before they are used. Not all products are safe for all pets. Your veterinarian will consider your pet’s species, overall health, and other pets in the family when selecting an appropriate flea and tick treatment for your pet.

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