Cover Stories
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Local Pups in Prestigious Bowl Game
By Susan Spisak Before the Super Bowl Sunday football game kicks off from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ on February 12th, the much-anticipated Puppy Bowl XIX airs at 2PM...
Local Pups in Prestigious Bowl Game
By Susan Spisak Before the Super Bowl Sunday football game kicks off from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ on February 12th, the much-anticipated Puppy Bowl XIX airs at 2PM...
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Here’s to Successful 2022 Animal Fundraisers
By Susan SpisakWow, 2022 flew by—it’s hard to believe it’s 2023! Now is a good time to reflect on the past year and honor the dedicated animal lovers who worked...
Here’s to Successful 2022 Animal Fundraisers
By Susan SpisakWow, 2022 flew by—it’s hard to believe it’s 2023! Now is a good time to reflect on the past year and honor the dedicated animal lovers who worked...
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Holiday & Winter Traditions
By Susan Spisak It’s December and we’re into the holidays. It’s a wonderful time to start new traditions with your dog—after all, he’s a valued member of the family. For...
Holiday & Winter Traditions
By Susan Spisak It’s December and we’re into the holidays. It’s a wonderful time to start new traditions with your dog—after all, he’s a valued member of the family. For...
Furry Words
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Furry Words February 2023
We’re one month into the new year and January felt more like mud season than winter, so I’m relieved there’s finally some snow on the ground. I expect to mop...
Furry Words February 2023
We’re one month into the new year and January felt more like mud season than winter, so I’m relieved there’s finally some snow on the ground. I expect to mop...
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Furry Words
by Sara Moore For the past year, I’ve had a blast doing psychic readings for you and your dogs, but this month I’m going to tell you how I do...
Furry Words
by Sara Moore For the past year, I’ve had a blast doing psychic readings for you and your dogs, but this month I’m going to tell you how I do...
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Furry Words January 2022
By Sara Moore I love the feeling of starting a new year. It’s a clean slate in some ways because everyone talks about their resolutions or the goals they’ve set...
Furry Words January 2022
By Sara Moore I love the feeling of starting a new year. It’s a clean slate in some ways because everyone talks about their resolutions or the goals they’ve set...
Ask The Vet
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Good Health with Grooming
Q. My friends tell me I need to take my doodle to the groomer. I like his fluffy fur and I enjoy brushing him. So what is the problem? A....
Good Health with Grooming
Q. My friends tell me I need to take my doodle to the groomer. I like his fluffy fur and I enjoy brushing him. So what is the problem? A....
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Daylight Savings Time
Q. I am affected by the time change in the spring and fall. How is my dog affected by these changes?A. Our furry friends don’t read clocks, so they don’t...
Daylight Savings Time
Q. I am affected by the time change in the spring and fall. How is my dog affected by these changes?A. Our furry friends don’t read clocks, so they don’t...
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Our Best Friend’s Golden Years
Q. My dog just turned 8 years old, and the veterinarian said he was a geriatric! How can that be because he is so active? Is there anything special I...
Our Best Friend’s Golden Years
Q. My dog just turned 8 years old, and the veterinarian said he was a geriatric! How can that be because he is so active? Is there anything special I...
Basic Training Tips
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“Don’t Do That” Navigating Our Way in the Right...
“Don’t let him jump on you!!!” screeched the woman far behind the large yellow lab that was making a beeline towards me at top speed on the trail. What do...
“Don’t Do That” Navigating Our Way in the Right...
“Don’t let him jump on you!!!” screeched the woman far behind the large yellow lab that was making a beeline towards me at top speed on the trail. What do...
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New Year, New Patterns
Weaving New Habits into Life Merriam-Webster defines “habit” as: settled tendency or usual manner of behavior. an acquired mode of behavior that has become nearly or completely involuntary addiction...
New Year, New Patterns
Weaving New Habits into Life Merriam-Webster defines “habit” as: settled tendency or usual manner of behavior. an acquired mode of behavior that has become nearly or completely involuntary addiction...
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Canine Cognition Game
Always Learning New Things Thank you, readers of Downeast Dog News, for another year of dog loving! It’s a fun journey to be in this with you and I wish...
Canine Cognition Game
Always Learning New Things Thank you, readers of Downeast Dog News, for another year of dog loving! It’s a fun journey to be in this with you and I wish...
Veterinary Specialists
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Tumors of the Spleen What Your Dog Expects You ...
By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, MA, DACVIM Staff Internist, Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care The spleen is an intraabdominal organ that is located just below the stomach. The spleen...
Tumors of the Spleen What Your Dog Expects You ...
By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, MA, DACVIM Staff Internist, Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care The spleen is an intraabdominal organ that is located just below the stomach. The spleen...
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Understanding Your Dog’s Body Language
Christine D. Calder DVM DACVBWhile humans primarily use words to speak, dogs communicate with their bodies. They have many ritualized behaviors to indicate how they feel and to resolve conflict...
Understanding Your Dog’s Body Language
Christine D. Calder DVM DACVBWhile humans primarily use words to speak, dogs communicate with their bodies. They have many ritualized behaviors to indicate how they feel and to resolve conflict...
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Seizures
Seizures are the most common neurological problem in dogs and cats. When pets have seizures, it can be a stressful experience for owners and other pets in the house. This...
Seizures
Seizures are the most common neurological problem in dogs and cats. When pets have seizures, it can be a stressful experience for owners and other pets in the house. This...
Training Your Performance Dog
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Agility – Building a Relationship
Agility can build a dog’s confidence. Agility can help a dog learn to focus on a task. Most of all, agility can help build a relationship between dog and handler....
Agility – Building a Relationship
Agility can build a dog’s confidence. Agility can help a dog learn to focus on a task. Most of all, agility can help build a relationship between dog and handler....
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Entering A Dog Sporting Event
By Carolyn Fuhrer Today, more than ever, there are so many opportunities to enter competitions with our dogs. While different venues may have different rules and procedures, one thing holds...
Entering A Dog Sporting Event
By Carolyn Fuhrer Today, more than ever, there are so many opportunities to enter competitions with our dogs. While different venues may have different rules and procedures, one thing holds...
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Stress and Our Dogs
By Carolyn Fuhrer Today there is more and more focus on how stress affects our health. These same concepts also apply to our dogs. We, as humans, can use stress...
Stress and Our Dogs
By Carolyn Fuhrer Today there is more and more focus on how stress affects our health. These same concepts also apply to our dogs. We, as humans, can use stress...
Words Woofs & Meows
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The DCM and Grain-Free Pet Food Debacle Was It ...
By Don Hanson, PCBC-A, BFRAP A note from Don - I have summarized 4.5 years of research on this topic and included facts and my opinions in this column. If...
The DCM and Grain-Free Pet Food Debacle Was It ...
By Don Hanson, PCBC-A, BFRAP A note from Don - I have summarized 4.5 years of research on this topic and included facts and my opinions in this column. If...
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Pets, Emotions, & Anthropomorphism
By Don Hanson, PCBC-A, BFRAP I recommend a book that will improve your relationship with your dog in December or January every year. This year I will suggest three while...
Pets, Emotions, & Anthropomorphism
By Don Hanson, PCBC-A, BFRAP I recommend a book that will improve your relationship with your dog in December or January every year. This year I will suggest three while...
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Fire Safety for Pets
By Don Hanson, PCBC-A, BFRAP We have all heard news stories about tragic home fires where the pets did not survive. Sadly, incidents where the pet woke the family, and...
Fire Safety for Pets
By Don Hanson, PCBC-A, BFRAP We have all heard news stories about tragic home fires where the pets did not survive. Sadly, incidents where the pet woke the family, and...
Rescue of the Month
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Rescue of the Month: Charley's Strays
Rescue of the Month: Charley's Strays A No-Kill Animal Refuge By Susan Spisak The background of Charley's Strays is a story of helping and rescuing animals, having each other’s back,...
Rescue of the Month: Charley's Strays
Rescue of the Month: Charley's Strays A No-Kill Animal Refuge By Susan Spisak The background of Charley's Strays is a story of helping and rescuing animals, having each other’s back,...
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Rescue of the Month: Journey Animal Rescue
Dedicated to Rescue, Rehabilitation, & Forever Homes By Susan SpisakMonique Kramer, D.V.M., founder of Journey Animal Rescue, aka Long Journey to a New Beginning Animal Rescue, has been involved in...
Rescue of the Month: Journey Animal Rescue
Dedicated to Rescue, Rehabilitation, & Forever Homes By Susan SpisakMonique Kramer, D.V.M., founder of Journey Animal Rescue, aka Long Journey to a New Beginning Animal Rescue, has been involved in...
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Rescue of the Month: Fetching Hope Rescue
Rescue is Their Favorite Breed By Susan Spisak Fetching Hope Rescue (FHR) is an all-volunteer, foster-based group whose mission is to save neglected, abused, and stray dogs, then place them...
Rescue of the Month: Fetching Hope Rescue
Rescue is Their Favorite Breed By Susan Spisak Fetching Hope Rescue (FHR) is an all-volunteer, foster-based group whose mission is to save neglected, abused, and stray dogs, then place them...
Columns
Basic Training Tips
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“Don’t Do That” Navigating Our Way in the Right...
“Don’t let him jump on you!!!” screeched the woman far behind the large yellow lab that was making a beeline towards me at top speed on the trail. What do...
“Don’t Do That” Navigating Our Way in the Right...
“Don’t let him jump on you!!!” screeched the woman far behind the large yellow lab that was making a beeline towards me at top speed on the trail. What do...
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New Year, New Patterns
Weaving New Habits into Life Merriam-Webster defines “habit” as: settled tendency or usual manner of behavior. an acquired mode of behavior that has become nearly or completely involuntary addiction...
New Year, New Patterns
Weaving New Habits into Life Merriam-Webster defines “habit” as: settled tendency or usual manner of behavior. an acquired mode of behavior that has become nearly or completely involuntary addiction...
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Canine Cognition Game
Always Learning New Things Thank you, readers of Downeast Dog News, for another year of dog loving! It’s a fun journey to be in this with you and I wish...
Canine Cognition Game
Always Learning New Things Thank you, readers of Downeast Dog News, for another year of dog loving! It’s a fun journey to be in this with you and I wish...
Furry Words
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Furry Words February 2023
We’re one month into the new year and January felt more like mud season than winter, so I’m relieved there’s finally some snow on the ground. I expect to mop...
Furry Words February 2023
We’re one month into the new year and January felt more like mud season than winter, so I’m relieved there’s finally some snow on the ground. I expect to mop...
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Furry Words
by Sara Moore For the past year, I’ve had a blast doing psychic readings for you and your dogs, but this month I’m going to tell you how I do...
Furry Words
by Sara Moore For the past year, I’ve had a blast doing psychic readings for you and your dogs, but this month I’m going to tell you how I do...
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Furry Words January 2022
By Sara Moore I love the feeling of starting a new year. It’s a clean slate in some ways because everyone talks about their resolutions or the goals they’ve set...
Furry Words January 2022
By Sara Moore I love the feeling of starting a new year. It’s a clean slate in some ways because everyone talks about their resolutions or the goals they’ve set...
Veterinary Specialist
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Tumors of the Spleen What Your Dog Expects You ...
By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, MA, DACVIM Staff Internist, Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care The spleen is an intraabdominal organ that is located just below the stomach. The spleen...
Tumors of the Spleen What Your Dog Expects You ...
By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, MA, DACVIM Staff Internist, Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care The spleen is an intraabdominal organ that is located just below the stomach. The spleen...
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Understanding Your Dog’s Body Language
Christine D. Calder DVM DACVBWhile humans primarily use words to speak, dogs communicate with their bodies. They have many ritualized behaviors to indicate how they feel and to resolve conflict...
Understanding Your Dog’s Body Language
Christine D. Calder DVM DACVBWhile humans primarily use words to speak, dogs communicate with their bodies. They have many ritualized behaviors to indicate how they feel and to resolve conflict...
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Seizures
Seizures are the most common neurological problem in dogs and cats. When pets have seizures, it can be a stressful experience for owners and other pets in the house. This...
Seizures
Seizures are the most common neurological problem in dogs and cats. When pets have seizures, it can be a stressful experience for owners and other pets in the house. This...
Veterinary Behaviorist
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Medical Conditions and Behavior
by Christine D. Calder DVM DACVB www.caldervbs.com When diagnosing behavior problems in pets, it is important to first look for an underlying medical condition that may be causing the behavior....
Medical Conditions and Behavior
by Christine D. Calder DVM DACVB www.caldervbs.com When diagnosing behavior problems in pets, it is important to first look for an underlying medical condition that may be causing the behavior....
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Behavioral Euthanasia: Making the Hard Decision
By Christine D. Calder DVM DACVB | May 01, 2022 Making the decision to euthanize your pet can be one of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make...
Behavioral Euthanasia: Making the Hard Decision
By Christine D. Calder DVM DACVB | May 01, 2022 Making the decision to euthanize your pet can be one of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make...
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Behavior Modification: How We Change Behavior?
By Christine D. Calder DVM DACVB Does your dog go crazy every time someone comes to the door? Or UPS delivers a package? What about when you are out walking,...
Behavior Modification: How We Change Behavior?
By Christine D. Calder DVM DACVB Does your dog go crazy every time someone comes to the door? Or UPS delivers a package? What about when you are out walking,...
Training Your Performance Dog
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Agility – Building a Relationship
Agility can build a dog’s confidence. Agility can help a dog learn to focus on a task. Most of all, agility can help build a relationship between dog and handler....
Agility – Building a Relationship
Agility can build a dog’s confidence. Agility can help a dog learn to focus on a task. Most of all, agility can help build a relationship between dog and handler....
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Entering A Dog Sporting Event
By Carolyn Fuhrer Today, more than ever, there are so many opportunities to enter competitions with our dogs. While different venues may have different rules and procedures, one thing holds...
Entering A Dog Sporting Event
By Carolyn Fuhrer Today, more than ever, there are so many opportunities to enter competitions with our dogs. While different venues may have different rules and procedures, one thing holds...
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Stress and Our Dogs
By Carolyn Fuhrer Today there is more and more focus on how stress affects our health. These same concepts also apply to our dogs. We, as humans, can use stress...
Stress and Our Dogs
By Carolyn Fuhrer Today there is more and more focus on how stress affects our health. These same concepts also apply to our dogs. We, as humans, can use stress...
Words, Woofs & Meows
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The DCM and Grain-Free Pet Food Debacle Was It ...
By Don Hanson, PCBC-A, BFRAP A note from Don - I have summarized 4.5 years of research on this topic and included facts and my opinions in this column. If...
The DCM and Grain-Free Pet Food Debacle Was It ...
By Don Hanson, PCBC-A, BFRAP A note from Don - I have summarized 4.5 years of research on this topic and included facts and my opinions in this column. If...
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Pets, Emotions, & Anthropomorphism
By Don Hanson, PCBC-A, BFRAP I recommend a book that will improve your relationship with your dog in December or January every year. This year I will suggest three while...
Pets, Emotions, & Anthropomorphism
By Don Hanson, PCBC-A, BFRAP I recommend a book that will improve your relationship with your dog in December or January every year. This year I will suggest three while...
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Fire Safety for Pets
By Don Hanson, PCBC-A, BFRAP We have all heard news stories about tragic home fires where the pets did not survive. Sadly, incidents where the pet woke the family, and...
Fire Safety for Pets
By Don Hanson, PCBC-A, BFRAP We have all heard news stories about tragic home fires where the pets did not survive. Sadly, incidents where the pet woke the family, and...
Rescue of the Month
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Rescue of the Month: Charley's Strays
Rescue of the Month: Charley's Strays A No-Kill Animal Refuge By Susan Spisak The background of Charley's Strays is a story of helping and rescuing animals, having each other’s back,...
Rescue of the Month: Charley's Strays
Rescue of the Month: Charley's Strays A No-Kill Animal Refuge By Susan Spisak The background of Charley's Strays is a story of helping and rescuing animals, having each other’s back,...
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Rescue of the Month: Journey Animal Rescue
Dedicated to Rescue, Rehabilitation, & Forever Homes By Susan SpisakMonique Kramer, D.V.M., founder of Journey Animal Rescue, aka Long Journey to a New Beginning Animal Rescue, has been involved in...
Rescue of the Month: Journey Animal Rescue
Dedicated to Rescue, Rehabilitation, & Forever Homes By Susan SpisakMonique Kramer, D.V.M., founder of Journey Animal Rescue, aka Long Journey to a New Beginning Animal Rescue, has been involved in...
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Rescue of the Month: Fetching Hope Rescue
Rescue is Their Favorite Breed By Susan Spisak Fetching Hope Rescue (FHR) is an all-volunteer, foster-based group whose mission is to save neglected, abused, and stray dogs, then place them...
Rescue of the Month: Fetching Hope Rescue
Rescue is Their Favorite Breed By Susan Spisak Fetching Hope Rescue (FHR) is an all-volunteer, foster-based group whose mission is to save neglected, abused, and stray dogs, then place them...
Guest Contributor
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Dental Care at the Grooming Salon
By Elsebeth DeBiase, ICMG Maine Professional Groomers Association, Founder Coastal Creations Pet Salon, Owner February is National Pet Dental Health Month. Dental disease is one of the most common health...
Dental Care at the Grooming Salon
By Elsebeth DeBiase, ICMG Maine Professional Groomers Association, Founder Coastal Creations Pet Salon, Owner February is National Pet Dental Health Month. Dental disease is one of the most common health...
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Letting Go of Expectations
By Sara Sokol, Mr. Dog Trainingmrdogtraining.com "Do you remember what you wanted to be when you grew up? What about your parents? Did they have something they wanted you to...
Letting Go of Expectations
By Sara Sokol, Mr. Dog Trainingmrdogtraining.com "Do you remember what you wanted to be when you grew up? What about your parents? Did they have something they wanted you to...
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Winter Grooming Tips
By Elsebeth DeBiase BAminSc, ICMG, FFCP, LSHC-S coastalcreationspetsalon.com Winter is a picturesque season that evokes thoughts of holidays, family, chilly mornings, snuggles with the pup, and frosty sparkling sunrises. The...
Winter Grooming Tips
By Elsebeth DeBiase BAminSc, ICMG, FFCP, LSHC-S coastalcreationspetsalon.com Winter is a picturesque season that evokes thoughts of holidays, family, chilly mornings, snuggles with the pup, and frosty sparkling sunrises. The...
Hot Dog News
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Military Member Being Reassigned - Seeking New ...
This is a courtesy post for someone helping to rehome a dog. From Christine: The dog's owner can no longer keep him because he is in the military and is...
Military Member Being Reassigned - Seeking New ...
This is a courtesy post for someone helping to rehome a dog. From Christine: The dog's owner can no longer keep him because he is in the military and is...
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Green Acres Kennel Shop Rated Among the Top 10 ...
Bangor, Maine January 10, 2023 Best Businesses of America has announced that Green Acres Kennel Shop has received a 2022 rating making them one of the Top 10 Best Kennels...
Green Acres Kennel Shop Rated Among the Top 10 ...
Bangor, Maine January 10, 2023 Best Businesses of America has announced that Green Acres Kennel Shop has received a 2022 rating making them one of the Top 10 Best Kennels...
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AWS Assists the Humane Society of the United St...
KENNEBUNK – January 10, 2023 – In partnership with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Animal Welfare Society (AWS) has taken in three dogs rescued by HSUS from...
AWS Assists the Humane Society of the United St...
KENNEBUNK – January 10, 2023 – In partnership with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Animal Welfare Society (AWS) has taken in three dogs rescued by HSUS from...
