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This issue represents the end of our

tenth year of publication; I can barelybelieve it. Time has own by.

When WDJ was new, many train-ers (much less dog owners) were just

beginning to learn about positive training.Thanks to guidance from trainer (and monthlycontributor) Pat Miller, who was an earlyadopter of these methods, WDJ burst fromthe publishing gate as an avid and informed

proponent of the most effective dog-friendly

training techniques.Fortunately for our dogs, these popular

methods have become common. Today, its abigger challenge to detect and avoid the train-ers who use new-age, positive descriptionsof their old-fashioned, force-based methods.As always, we encourage you to seek out andsupport the training professionals who are ex-perts in animal behavior and learning. Thatsbecause its our ongoing mission to educateour readers about the easiest and fastest waysto teach their canine companions to behavewell, while preserving and protecting their

loving, trusting bonds.Holistic veterinary medicine is more pop-ular than it was a decade ago, too. However,its still an ongoing challenge for owners inmany parts of the country to nd competent

practitioners of complementary and alterna-

tive modalities. Our goal here is to offerconcrete, complete, and concise informationabout alternative and complementary thera-pies so that owners can put it to immediateuse to benet their dogs.

Nutrition is an area of special interest toWDJ, and to many dog owners. Weve offeredannual reviews of dry and wet foods since

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timeflie!A decade o progress or dog training and care.

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effective holistic healthcare methods and successful nonviolent training. The methods we discusswill endeavor to do no harm to dogs; we do not advocate perpetrating even minor transgressions

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training and healthcare techniques to their own dogs with visible and enjoyable success. All topicsshould contribute to improving the dogs health and vitality, and deepening the canine/human

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healthy, and informed decisions about caring for their own dogs.

WDJs inception, with less-frequent reviewsof raw frozen diets and treats. We plan toincrease the frequency of our reviews of less-conventional diets, treats, and chews.

Weve also offered frequent analysis ofbreaking news about the pet food industry,and documented many changes in this market;when we began publishing, there was but ahandful of super-premium dog foods onthe market, and none that included organicor other veriably top-shelf ingredients. We

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Many dog-care and -training productshave also been reviewed in WDJ over thepast decade, including a number of innovative products we cant imagine living withouttoday, such as the Buddy Bowl (a no-spillwater bowl), head halters and front-clip

harnesses, any number of dog ID products,and top-quality dog beds. Its time-consumingto track down and test products, but its alsoone of the most rewarding things we do!

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Literally meaning ski-driving

Norwegian, kjrg originated in Scadinavia and is a hybrid sport combinincross-country skiing and dog mushinPerfect for the equipment minimaliskijoring requires cross-country ski gearskijoring belt, a harness for your dog, andtowline to connect you to your dog.

Nordic breeds and multiple dogs a

not required; any dog that loves to run cparticipate. Dogs weighing over 30 pounwith enough height to negotiate runningsnow can skijor with ease and a single dois all that is necessary. A thin coat does n

eliminate a dog from the sport either; somof the top competing skijor teams incluGerman Shorthaired Pointers (often doning outerwear, of course). An exhilaratinsport, skijoring allows you and your doto exercise together while enjoying thwinter landscape.

First developed more than 150 yeaago, kckld are prevalent today small towns throughout Finland, Norwaand Sweden, and are used to get aroun

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ll right! I shout and we take offdown the trail. The dogs headsare down and they are kickingup snow as they lean into theirharnesses, pulling hard and run-

ning fast. On the other end of the leash,behind them, I begin skate-skiing, usingmy poles for stability and doing my bestto create more speed. Through the woods,down hills, around corners, we y. We areout skijoring on a blustery, cold, Montana

winter day, under grey skies and on slick,fast snow. The day is lled with whoops,hollers, laughter, hot cocoa for me, andjerky for the dogs. By the end of the day,we all pile into the truck, exhausted, andoh-so-happy.

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I you live in a snow zone, try a

snow-based recreational activity

with your dog!

Contact other canine winter

sports enthusiasts and ask to

tag along on their outings. Most

people are eager to share their

knowledge and even gear withenthusiastic newcomers.

Use caution when you and your

dog are around

rozen creeks or

lakes. Staying

dry is vital in

extremely cold

weather.

it with your dog can be delightful. Fromwinter sports such as skijoring, kicksled-ding, and mushing to mellower activitieslike snowshoeing or even a casual stroll,there is no need for you and your dog to becooped up indoors all winter. With someknowledge, a bit of training, and the rightgear, winter is easily transformed into anexciting time of year.

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Most people have heard of mushing, butsay skijor or kicksled and chancesare you will get a blank stare. That is, un-less youre speaking with someone froma Northern European country or Alaska,where dogs were historically, and in somecases still are, used in everyday life forsurvival in harsh climates.

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lameness, injury, or reluctance to go. Alsomonitor his joints (for range of motionand swelling) and appetite. If his attitudeor aptitude ever begins to wane, take himto your veterinarian for a thorough healthexamination.

When asking your dog to perform ata more demanding physical level, a highquality diet is incredibly important. Allathletes need more calories when in train-

ing and competition, especially in coldconditions, and your dog is no exception.Increasing the amount of calories and fat inthe diet will probably be required; discussspecics with your veterinarian to maintainthe long-term health of your canine athlete.

Making sure that your dog is adequatelyhydrated is just as important. Snowis not a sufficient substitute forwater; bringing a supply of wateralong with you on your outings isa necessity.

GingpgWhile training is important for yourdog, so, too, is nding the right gearto safely and comfortably enjoy theoutdoors in winter. Snow betweenyour dogs foot pads can causefrostbite and lameness, and crustedsnow and ice can easily cut his feet.Trim the excess hair from the foot-

pads and toes of longhaired dogs;this will make it easier to removeice and snow.

Better yet, use booties for the

best foot protection. Dont be dis-appointed if your dog high-stepsaround in protest when you putthem on; most dogs resist bootiesat rst, but they typically quicklydesensitize to the footwear whena fun outing is on the horizon. Avariety of windproof and waterproofcoats for your dog are available onthe market and worth looking intoif your dog has a very short coat,doesnt do well in cold tempera-tures, or you plan on making frequent stopsduring your outing.

Rather than your local pet supplystore, look for active canine winter gearon skijoring or mushing websites, or inmagazines and catalogs. I recommendshopping at outlets that specialize inequipment for human-canine athleticteams who participate in winter sports.Their equipment is usually eld-tested insevere conditions a good testimony to the

durability and function of the products.

Due to the fringe nature of most of

these sports, most companies that sell suchspecialized equipment are small businessesowned and operated by enthusiasts of thesesports; these folks tend to welcome inter-est in the products they offer and will beincredibly helpful in guiding you to whatyou need. A few good sites to exploreinclude:

skijornow.comscandiakicksled.com

sleddogcentral.comruffwear.com

NdglinidWhatever winter activity you choosbefore you head out, make sure that tdestination area of your choice welcomdogs. Be respectful of other users anwildlife, keeping your dog under physicor voice control at all times. This prevenconict with other dogs and recreationiswhile protecting wildlife, who have littreserve in winter for the added stress

being chased.

Whether you swoosh down the trawith your dog pulling ahead, or head oon your city street for a casual stroll, winttruly is a wonderful time of year for boyou and your dog.

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whenthesnowisying,skijoringwithhdogs.ThisisherrstarticleforWDJ.

siExercising out-of-doors in the winter can pose certain risks. Keep your dog andyourself safe by observing common sense, cold-weather guidelines:

Dogs, like people, are susceptible to hypothermia. Hypothermic animals shouldbe warmed slowly. You can wrap a hypothermic dog in warm blankets or placetowel-wrapped bottles lled with warm water next to his armpit and groin.

Watch for frostbite, especially in vulnerable areas such as ears, paw pads, tail,and groin. Signs include ushed and reddened tissues, white or grayish tissues,scaliness and possible shedding of dead skin, and evidence of shock.

Add heat packs and an emergency blanket to your rst-aid kid.

Make sure your dog is wearing proper ID and/or a microchip identier incase he gets separated from you on thetrail.

Use caution if you and your dogare around frozen creeks, rivers, lakes,or streams. Staying dry is vital in ex-

tremely cold weather.

After your return home from a strollon frozen city streets and sidewalks,rinse your dogs paw pads to removesalt and any other de-icing agents thathe may have encountered. You mayalso choose to apply a salve prior to

and after your outing to protect againstthese substances, but keep in mind thatit must be non-toxic and consumable, because chances are high it will belicked off.

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ByPatMILLer

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Youve no doubt heard the adage,You cant teach an old dog newtricks. If you have an older dog,youll be relieved to know that forthe most part its false. Older dogs

are perfectly capable of learning. The

oldest dog ever to enroll in one of my train-ing classes was an 11-year-old LabradorRetriever, and she performed admirably.Positive trainers like to say its all tricks.Any new behaviors your senior dog can

learn count as new tricks, even if hes nolonger jumping through hoops.

There are a number of factors that in-uence how much and what your maturecanine pal can learn, including:

Yur dg rg d bhvrhry. If your dog has learned how toenjoy learning and is engaged in an ongo-ing training program, he will continue tolearn easily. Studies show that humans whocontinue to exercise their brains stay morementally alert than those who do not. We

have every reason to believe the same istrue of dogs.

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mbly. It seems obvious but wellsay it anyway: If your dog has physicallimitations, he may not be able to performnew behaviors that require physicalexertion. Joint or muscle pain, arthritis,hip dysplasia, obesity, and heart problemsare some of the more common physicalconditions that can interfere with yourelder dogs willingness to try some newtricks.

Also, get an okay from your veterinar-ian before enrolling your senior dog in a

physically vigorous training program.

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They cant do it on their own. The betteryou are at communicating to your dog

reinforcing appropriately and in a timely

manner for desired behaviors the easier

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Make a commitment to continue

providing your aging dog with

learning and training opportunities

as long as he can enjoy them.

Be realistic in your expectations

about what your senior dog can

learn. Dont ask him to perorm

beyond his physical capabilities.

Consult with your veterinarian i

you see signs

o canine

cognitive

disorder

(mental aging)

in your dog.

it is for him to learn new behaviors at anyage. The more consistent you are aboutworking regularly with your dog, the easierit is for him to learn, no matter how muchgrey hair he has.

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If your goal is to change behaviors

that your dog has been practicingsuccessfully (getting reinforced for) fora decade, your challenge will be greaterthan if youre simply teaching new

behaviors. Changing long-held classicallyconditioned (emotional) responses is likelyto be more challenging than teaching newoperantly conditioned responses, wherethe dog deliberately chooses behaviors inanticipation of reinforcement.

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whelming anecdotal evidence that dogstrained with positive methods are quitewilling to keep on learning while thosetrained with physical and/or verbal punish-ment are more likely to shut down and lesswilling to offer new behaviors. If you wantyour dog to be an eager participant in thelearning process well into his sunset years, be sure to stick with a positive trainingprogram.

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cgv bl. Canine cognitive dis-order, sometimes referred to as DoggieAlzheimers is a very real phenomenon.Clinical signs include those changesowners often refer to as senility suchas: disorientation, acting old, increasedsleep (especially during the day), alteredinteractions with family members, loss ofhousetraining, decreased ability to rec-ognize familiar people and surroundings,decreased hearing, restlessness, decreased

desire to perform favorite tasks (such aswalking), standing in the corner, and bark-ing aimlessly at inanimate objects.

Canine cognitive disorder can sig-nicantly limit a dogs ability to learn,although there is a medication approvedfor this condition (Anapril) that can oftenalleviate symptoms.

thMillnidgMy husband and I currently have threedogs in our pack that could be qualied asseniors. Their mental and physical abilities

and the adaptations we have had to maketo train and manage them are classicallyrepresentative of most older dogs.

Dubhy is the youngest of our seniors.At age seven, the 25-pound Scottish Terrierbarely qualies as aged, although he haslong had a generally calm, reserved de-meanor and grey hair in his coat which

causes people (including our veterinarian)to perceive him as older than he is.

Dubhy has been trained with positive(clicker) methods since we rst found him

as a six-month-old adolescent stray andtook him to our house until we could ndhim a home (hah). He loves to train, andhis trick repertoire includes such delightfulbehaviors as pushing a toy grocery cart,saying his prayers, rolling himself up ina blanket, and sitting upright in a chair to

play his electronic keyboard.

Although I tend

to let his trainingslide in favor ofthe younger, row-dier members ofthe Miller pack, Irecently picked upDubhys clicker andleash to his delight

and started teach-ing him a couple ofnew tricks: Super-dog and Put AwayYour Toys.

Not surprisingly,he learned new be-

haviors as quickly at age seven as he dwhen he was a youngun. In just thrsessions he added Superdog to the l

of tricks he can perform on cue lying o

the oor with his hind legs stretched ostraight behind him (dubbed Superdobecause I envision him wearing a cape wiwires to make it y out behind him, anphotoshopping his image onto a blue skyThis was an easy behavior for him, as tends to assume this position on his own.was simply a matter of capturing it with thclicker and reinforcing it with high valtreats until he began offering the behaviin hopes of earning reinforcement. Ah, tjoy of a clicker-trained dog!

Putting his toys away was a tad mochallenging, as hes not a natural retrieveBut he was fascinated by the Cuz dotoy (a rubber squeaky ball with feetand it took just a week of focused woto get him to pick it up and drop it in th

basket. I shaped this behavior by holdinthe toy over the center of a wicker baskencouraging him to mouth the toy. I click

every time he mouthed the toy over thcenter of the basket; when I clicked, helet the toy drop into the wicker receptac

The point at which a dog qualies as aged varies. Maria M. Glowaski, DVM, ofthe Ohio State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, published these guidelinesfor dening a senior dog: Veterinarians generally consider small dogs to be seniorcitizens at about 12 years of age, while large dogs reach the senior stage at 6 to 8years of age. This roughly corresponds to the 55-plus category in people.

The larger your dog, the earlier he is likely to show physical signs of aging,with small dogs (under 20 pounds) often not showing obvious signs of age until

they are over 12, medium-sized dogs (20-80 pounds) at around age 10, and largedogs as early as age 8.

Less-well documented are signs of mental aging. The Sydney (Australia)University Veterinary Faculty, inconjunction with New South WalesUniversitys School of Psychiatry, iscurrently conducting a PhD researchproject into aging and mental decline inolder dogs (see Senior Dog ResearchProject, next page). Until we havethe results of this study and otherslike it, we must settle for anecdotalevidence regarding our senior dogs

mental capacity. The good news is thatanecdotes tell us that barring seriousmental deterioration, dogs are readyand willing to learn at almost any age,even if their learning at some pointmust be restricted to games that can beplayed lying down.

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in anticipation of getting a treat.When Dubhy could do that easily

and consistently, I gradually movedthe toy toward the edge of the bas-ket, only clicking if it dropped intothe basket when he let it go. As hegrasped the concept of moving itback toward the center of the basketI made it more challenging for himby holding the Cuz further from the

basket, and eventually lowering it tothe ground so he had to pick it up and

bring it back to the toy basket.Our next task is to generalize

the behavior to all his toys. I expectDubhy to be an active training partner

for many years to come.My is the newest addition to

the Miller family, but at age eight,the red merle Australian Shepherdeasily qualies as a senior, at least

physically. Radiographs taken byour vet just today pinpoint an old

injury/fracture to her right hip as theexplanation for hind-end weaknessand some minor lameness that wevenoted in the month weve had her. An ap-parent lifetime of itchiness and chewinghas worn her lower incisors down to thegums. Combined with a dull, lifeless coat,probably from a less-than-optimum diet,these conditions all make her look and act

even older than she is.Missy is well housetrained, but seems

to not have had much else asked of her. Shesits occasionally when cued, but not con-

sistently. She bonded to me like supergluein less than 24 hours, giving rise to someminor isolation distress issues (and makingcome when called a non-issue), and ismarkedly slower to learn new behaviorsthan our younger dogs, who all have a his-tory of positive reinforcement training.

Unlike our other dogs, Missy has beenslow to grasp the novel (to her) conceptthat her behavior can make good thingshappen. Interestingly, since shes a maturegirl, I nd myself expecting her to respondto cues that I know she doesnt know. I amconstantly reminding myself that she is

like a puppy in terms of learning; I have toteach her what all the cues mean.

Shes also made me aware that I use the

Wait cue more than any other with ourpack (see May 2001, Wait a Bit, Stay aWhile). I routinely use it on the stairs, atdoors, in the barn, in the car, and at meal-times. I use it to manage the pack, askingsome of our dogs to wait at the door, whileinviting others to walk through.

While Bonnie, our youngest,learned to wait for her food bowlwith just a few lessons when shecame to us at age six months, it tookMissy a full two weeks to understandwhy the food bowl went away everytime she got up to eat, why the doorkept closing when she stood up, andwhy the rest of the dogs paused onthe stair landing and didnt continue

down until I reached the bottom ofthe stairway and invited them.

Shes mentally sharp enough, andis learning the basic cues (sit anddown) much more slowly than anew pup whose educational levelwould be similar to hers. Although tobe fair, not totally similar, since partof Missys slowness may be due to ahistory of being punished for offer-ing behaviors, making her slower totry new things than a blank slatepuppy would be.

Well have to limit Missys high-activity physical new tricks becauseof her aforementioned medical condi-

tion, but look forward to her continuingprogress with basic good manners cues andother low impact tricks. With patience,Im condent we can help her understandhow much fun learning can be.

K was the matriarch of the Miller pack, until just a month ago when shehad aged to the point that we painfullydecided it was time to let her go. At age15, suffering from advancing arthritis, she

was clearly limited in her activities. I nolonger asked her to Sit and Wait for herdinner, and no longer expected her to foldher aging bones to the oor in response toa Down cue. She pretty much could dowhatever she wanted, which was mostlysleep on her magnetic bed and bark as the

more active dogs chased Frisbees in the

backyard.However, Katie still had some lessons

to learn in the last year of her life. Her newtricks consisted in large part of classicalconditioning to convince her to allow meto help her negotiate stairs that she could

no longer manage on her own.At one time comfortable with all the

normal handling and grooming, Katie hadgrown irritable about being touched andhandled as she aged and became morearthritic. She reached a point where shewouldnt hesitate to snap if she thought youwere about to do something, like reach forher collar, that might cause her pain.

We took management steps, eventually

sniDgrhPjThe Sydney University Veterinary Faculty, in conjunction with NSW UniversitysSchool of Psychiatry is currently conducting a PhD research project into agingand mental decline in older dogs. As part of this research they have developed asurvey for owners of dogs eight years old or more. By collecting information onthe behavior of as many senior dogs as possible, they hope to quantify the agingprocess and determine any possible breed differences. This research will not onlycontribute to the welfare and knowledge of our canine companions but will beinstrumental to research into human Alzheimers disease.

If you have an older dog and would be interested in participating in this ground-breaking research, please consider spending 15 minutes lling out the survey. Themost difcult part of this task is typing the following URL into your browser: www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=G3aD7sRrSFzyHIjllx7yzA_3d_3d

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allowing her to sleep downstairs whichshe seemed not to mind rather than urge

her to climb the stairs to our bedroom onthe second oor. However, nails neededoccasional trimming, I had to brush hershedding coat at least once in a while, andwhen she could no longer even climb thethree steps up to our porch from the back-

yard, it was imperative that she accept myphysical assistance.

So we counter-conditioned. Through-out the day I reached for her collar, fedher a treat. Reached for her collar, fedher a treat. Touched a paw, fed her a treat.Touched her with the brush, fed her a treat.Reached for her collar, fed her a treat, andhelped her up the stairs. Took a strokewith the brush, fed her a treat. Clipped a

nail, fed her a treat. All very carefully, toavoid causing her any more discomfort

than necessary.Katie also learned a new recall (come)

cue in the last months of her life. She hadbecome almost totally deaf in her last year,and could no longer hear me call her infrom the backyard. She tended to go out

of sight around the corner of the garageto sleep in her favorite sunspot, whichmandated that I trudge across the yard tofetch her in. Not an insurmountable task,

but still . . .

My husband purchased a Storm Whistle so shrill I had to plug my ears when Iblew it and it took only a few repeatedassociations between whistle and treats forKatie to learn to come galloping when sheheard it. Another new trick! Knowing we

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had an effective way to call her also easmy mind about her possibly wandering oas senior dogs sometimes do. FortunateKatie was quite food motivated to hvery last days, and her ability to leanew associations new tricks even asvery senior dog, extended her life and hquality of life for many months longer thwe had anticipated.

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reinforced by the opportunity to learTaking this opportunity away from thein their senior years can be an unintendcruelty. Training keeps their minds an bodies active, and enriches their liveven as other opportunities for enrichmediminish with advancing age and frailtTraining and learning with you shoube one of your dogs greatest joys in li one that he can enjoy to the very end his days.

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Two dogs have itchy skin and smallopen sores on their legs. Or theyboth have a fever or a trauma injuryor infected ears.

One goes to a conventional vet-

versial alternative therapies and formsof energy medicine. Does it work? Isit a fraud? Is it safe? Are you and yourdog good candidates for this approach to

healing?

LiklikHomeopathy was developed in the early1800s by Samuel Hahnemann, a Germanphysician. He wrote, If a medicine admin-istered to a healthy person causes a certainsyndrome of symptoms, that medicine willcure a sick person who presents similarsymptoms.

Dr. Hahnemann discovered this prin-ciple when he experimented with quininefrom the bark of the Peruvian cinchonatree, which was widely used to treat ma-laria. Dr. Hahnemann, who did not havemalaria, was startled when he developedmalaria symptoms each time he took qui-nine. He then experimented with differentmedications that he administered to him-

erinarian and receives antibiotics, steroids,or other symptom-suppressing drugs.

The other goes to a veterinary homeopath, who studies the dogs symptomsand asks all kinds of questions about his

behavior and actions while looking thingsup in a book or computer. The homeopathselects a remedy, gives the dog a singledose, and instructs the owner to wait,watch, and report back.

The remedy is chosen not because itreduces or eliminates the dogs symptoms but because by itself, when given to ahealthy patient, it actually produces thosesame symptoms. And the remedy is so

dilute that it contains not a single molecule

of the substance on the label.Welcome to the world of homeopathy,

one of the most interesting and contro- self and healthy volunteers, documentingtheir responses.

Because several of the preparationswere toxic, Dr. Hahnemann tried to reduceadverse effects by giving the drugs in verysmall doses, but in many cases, this madethe reactions worse. Diluting the prepara-tions in stages, he found, maintained theireffect while eliminating their toxicity. Infact, he discovered that a greater dilutioncoupled with agitation of the mixture (hisrst solutions were jostled as he traveled ina horse-drawn carriage) seemed to enhancethe medicines effect.

Homeopathic remedies are made fromvegetable, mineral, and animal sources.With each step, the substance is dilutedby a factor of 10 or 100, and the mixtureis subjected to a series of succussions,shakes, or poundings. In Dr. Hahnemannsday, this work was all done by hand. Todayit is partly mechanized.

Homeopathic remedies are gener-

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Read up on homeopathy so you

understand how it works and what

to expect.

Careully consider whether your

dog and you are good candidates

or homeopathic patient and

caregiver.

Look or a local veterinaryhomeopath or consult with one by

phone or email.

Observe your

dog careully

to document

symptoms and

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ally made into tiny round pills, tablets, orgranules, or presented as liquid remediesin dropper bottles.

PndinThe potency of homeopathic medicines is

measured according to the number of dilu-

tions and successions they have undergone.

The centesimalscale, which is commonlyused in the United States, measures dilu-

tion by 100 and uses the abbreviationc. One drop of the original or mothertincture diluted in 99 drops of water is a 1cpreparation (1 in 100). One drop of 1c solu-tion in 99 drops of water is a 2c preparation(1 in 10,000). One drop of 2c solution in99 drops of water is a 3c preparation (1 in1,000,000); and so on.

The decimal scale measures dilution by10 and uses the abbreviation x.

While the most common potencies (6x,3c, 6c, 12c, and 30c) are available overthe counter in homeopathic pharmacies,

health food stores, drugstores, mail ordercatalogs, and online, higher potenciesare reserved for professional use. Veryhigh homeopathic potencies, such as 1Mstrength (1M equals 1,000c), are consid-ered the most powerful and usually requirea written prescription.

The alleged strength of extremelydilute solutions is one of the paradoxes ofhomeopathic medicine. Critics argue that asolution so dilute that it contains no chemi-

cally measurable trace of the ingredient onthe label cant have an effect on anything

and that homeopathy must be a hoax, orits cures are caused by the placebo effect,or its satised patients are under the spellof a mass delusion. Homeopathys basicpremise simply doesnt make sense toWestern physicians.

But it does make sense to many biophysicists and other research

scientists.Medical journalist Lynne

McTaggart is author ofThe Field: The Quest

fortheSecretForceof

theUniverse , a review

of r ecen t s c i en t i f i cinvestigations of energy. She

learned that conservative medicalresearchers studying the behavior of waterhad, without realizing it, discovered thathomeopathys underlying premise thatdilution increases a solutions strength isnot science ction but a fact of nature.

In studies conducted between 1985 and1989, Dr. Jacques Benveniste, a French

physician and allergy researcher who knewnothing about homeopathy, repeatedlyfound that when antibodies (anti-IgEmolecules) were diluted in water, theresulting solutions inhibited dye absorption just as full-strength solutions did, evenwhen there was no possibility of a singlemolecule of the original substance in the

solution.Although the potency of the anti-IgE

molecules was at its highest in early stagedilutions and then fell through succes-sive dilutions, the experiments resultschanged abruptly at the ninth dilution.From then on, the IgEs effects increasedwith each dilution. As homeopathy hadalways claimed, McTaggart writes, theweaker the solution, the more powerfulits effect.

Dr. Benveniste and his staff thenworked with ve different laboratoriesin France, Israel, Italy, and Canada, allof which replicated his results. The 13

scientists who conducted the experimentsjointly published the results of their four-year collaboration in a 1988 edition ofNature, a prestigious scientic journal.Their article described how when solutionsof antibodies were repeatedly diluted untilthey no longer contained a single moleculeof the antibody, they still produced a re-sponse from immune cells.

The authors concluded that none of theoriginal molecules were present in certaindilutions and that specic informationmust have been transmitted during the

dilution/shaking process. Water could actas a template for the molecule, for example,by an innite hydrogen-bonded network,

or electric and magnetic fields....

The precise nature of thisphenomenon remains

unexplained.The editor of

Nature found thisso incredible that he

appended an editorial

questioning the results.There followed a restorm

of controversy, including

investigations by a scienticfraud squad led by a profes-

sional magician (not by scientistsfamiliar with the research methods)

who accused Dr. Benveniste and his fel-low researchers of not following scienticprotocols and concluded that their ndingswere without merit. But in the 20 yearssince the articles publication, researchat laboratories around the world has only

conrmed its original ndings.Practically no one today knows that

the 19th century, homeopathy was wide practiced in the U.S. and Canada athat it was in fact the preferred system medicine, being more effective and fsafer than the techniques and drugs used ballopathic physicians. During yellow fevand cholera epidemics, patients treated bhomeopaths had much higher survival rat

than those treated allopathically.When allopathic physicians gained

medical monopoly, homeopathys poplarity in North America declined, but remains mainstream medicine in IndiEurope, and other parts of the worlMeanwhile, in the U.S. and Canada, hmeopathy is being rediscovered. Abo

200 veterinary homeopaths are listed the websites of the American HolistVeterinary Medical Association and tAcademy of Veterinary Homeopathy.

Members of the Academy are trained

Dr. Hahnemanns methods, called classcal homeopathy. In classical homeopatha single remedy is given alone, not combination with other remedies, anit is usually given once, not repeatedlRemedies are selected according to tpatients unique symptoms, not his or hdisease, which is why two puppies wikennel cough could be treated with entiredifferent remedies.

Even the word symptom has specmeaning in homeopathy. You might thinthat kennel cough is kennel cough, but

a classically trained homeopath, the symtoms that matter include whether your dowants attention or avoids it, prefers to lon her right or left side, or seeks warm cool surfaces. Classical homeopaths tratheir clients to observe and document achanges in behavior, even those that ordnarily seem insignicant.

HmphininJudith Herman, DVM, practiced convetional veterinary medicine in AugustMaine, for 15 years until, in the ear1990s, she watched a horse die from

vaccine reaction. Alternatives to by-thbook conventional care suddenly seememore interesting. At about the same timtwo of her canine patients responded weto homeopathic remedies and their ownesuggested she look into the subject.

Dr. Herman joined a homeopathic studgroup and liked what she found. It masense, she says, and most importantlit worked. In 1993, she enrolled in th

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Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy andstudied with its founder, Richard Pitcairn,DVM, PhD. Today her practice focusesalmost exclusively on homeopathy, and sheheads the AVH certication committee.

The most common conditions Dr.Herman treats include fevers, urinarytract infections, whelping problems,irritable bowel disease, pancreatitis, ACL(anterior cruciate ligament) injuries,

kennel cough, chronic skin diseases suchas sarcoptic mange, autoimmune disorders,and cancers.

Sometimes the results are immediateand dramatic. This summer, Dr. Hermansveterinary technician raced to the clinicwith her puppy and the toxic brownmushroom the puppy had just bitten. Thepuppy had excruciating cramps, projectilevomiting, and diarrhea, she says. Thistype of poisoning usually requires hospi-talization, but within 10 to 15 minutes ofbeing dosed with homeopathic arsenicum,

which was the remedy that best matchedher symptoms, she was ne and needed noother treatment.

Even a dog hit by a car and sufferingmultiple factures can be treated with ho-meopathy. In that situation, Dr. Hermangives a remedy to help with the immediateproblem, then sets the bones or sends thedog to another veterinarian for treatment,and follows up with a remedy that speedshealing. If a dog undergoes surgery, shesays, homeopathy cuts the recovery timeby half or more. I truly cant think of any

condition or situation where I wouldnt tryhomeopathy rst.

DingndnidingHomeopathic remedies are differentfrom conventional drugs in several ways.Because they preserve the energy orvibration of the substances theyre madefrom, its important to preserve their en-ergy signature by storing and using them

correctly.Dont store homeopathic remedies in

kitchen cupboards or bathroom medicinecabinets. Instead, keep them in a cool, dark,

quiet, dry linen closet, dresser drawer, orbasement shelf. Be sure their storage area isfar from sunny windows, uorescent lightxtures, power lines, electrical appliances,cell phones, computers, microwave ovens,and fuse boxes. Keep remedy containerstightly closed when not in use.

Whether youre treating your pet withtiny pellets from a glass or plastic vial ora small brown envelope, or administering

a liquid remedy from a dropper bottle,the number of pellets or drops generallydoesnt matter. More isnt better, especiallyin sensitive patients where the number of

pellets or drops administered is more sig-nicant. For best results, get at least someof the remedy into the dogs mouth andhold the mouth closed for three seconds.

Dont touch the remedy with yourhands, and discard any pellets that fall to

the oor. Dont expose remedies to strongfragrances, cigarette or incense smoke, oranything containing camphor, tea tree oil,eucalyptus, peppermint, or other strongscents. Keep your pet away from theseitems as well, because they can antidoteor neutralize the remedy, even hours ordays after treatment.

Give the remedy at least 30 to 60minutes before or after feeding the dogany meal or treat. Wait at least ve to tenminutes before letting the dog drink plainwater.

In classical homeopathy, a single rem-edy is given by itself, and if its the correctremedy, it stimulates a cure. But in somecases, a remedy may have to be repeated, ora different remedy is needed. Homeopathyis such a complex subject that an experi-enced veterinary homeopath is your bestguide to the selection of remedies, correctremedy strength, and the timing of use.

WhwhHomeopaths need detailed descriptions inorder to match your dogs symptoms to

the best remedy. To provide this informa-tion, get in the habit of writing down anyunusual behaviors or actions.

For example, what is your dogs en-ergy level? Is she more or less active thanusual?

Does he have any obvious symptoms,like vomiting, diarrhea, fever, discharges,stiffness, or changes in ear position, pos-ture, or facial expression?

Do any symptoms get better or worsewith changes in weather, after rest orexercise, at a particular time of day ornight, after eating, or in response to touchor pressure?

When you pet, stroke, or massage yourdog, do you notice anything different, likeswollen lymph nodes or muscle spasms?

Does your dog prefer warm or cool sur-faces? Lying on her left or right side? Is shemore or less thirsty? More or less hungry?Having more or fewer bowel movements?Changes in urination?

Has your dogs behavior changed?Does your independent dog suddenlywant to sit on your lap? Does your snugglepuppy want to go off by herself?

Keep careful track of homeopathicremedies that you administer, noting thedate and time as well as any changes inyour dogs condition or behavior in thehours and days that follow.

Whether you work with a homeopathin person or by phone or e-mail, have thisinformation handy so you can answer ques-tions and provide accurate descriptions.

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thhlingiiHomeopathic treatment often includes ahealing crisis, in which the patient getsworse before getting better. Just how muchworse the patient becomes is a subjectfraught with confusion and controversy.

The healing crisis, if it occurs, usuallymanifests within a week or two of treat-ment, but it can take place within a day.And sometimes, it can give rise to symp-toms that seem far more dramatic than thedogs original health problem although,homeopaths suggest, these symptomsshould resolve quickly.

Some caregivers have followed theirhomeopaths instructions only to watch inhorror as the dogs minor symptoms be-come incredibly painful. If they arent ableto reach their homeopath for further in-structions, they may turn to a conventionalveterinarian for help. Because conventionaltreatment interferes with homeopathy, theemergency care becomes a cause of strife

between client and homeopath, and inmemorable cases, homeopaths have redclients who resorted to conventional care,refusing to ever see their dogs again.

In July 2000, WDJ editor Nancy Kernstook her then-10-year-old Border Collie,Rupert, to a veterinary homeopath, withthe goal of finding some lasting relieffor Ruperts chronic allergies. After tak-ing a lengthy history and conducting aphysical exam, the homeopath prescribeda remedy.

About 12 hours after being given the

remedy, Rupert experienced a dramaticcrisis. His ears became inammed andlled with pus, and, in an apparent effortto nd relief, he shook his head so hard,he broke a blood vessel in one ear ap.The flap quickly filled with blood anduid and stood out from his head in a rigidand clearly painful fashion. He staggeredsideways and whimpered in pain.

I was frantic, says Kerns. The rstthing I did was call the homeopath. But hervoicemail indicated she was out of town fora few days. She did leave contact informa-tion for another veterinary homeopath whocould help with emergencies, but this vetwas far away, and Rupert was in agony. Ifelt I had to take him to a veterinarian whocould see and respond to his new symp-toms, and I took him to a conventionalemergency vet clinic.

Kerns knew that the conventionalmedical response to such a dramatic earinfection would be a prescription forantibiotics, and that the hematoma would

have to be lanced, stitched, and bandaged.She also learned that steroids would beprescribed to reduce the inammation.

I knew from reading and writing abouthomeopathy that steroids and antibiotics

are anethema to many homeopaths; Iguessed that the practitioner I saw wouldbe upset about these developments. ButRupert was suffering acutely; I wouldhave done anything that would help himfeel better fast.

When the homeopath returned, Kernssteeled herself for a lecture. Sure enough,

she was furious with me, says Kerns. Shetold me that the dramatic reaction had beenevidence that the remedy had worked; itwas moving the problem from the inside ofmy dog to the outside, which is supposedto be a good thing. She told me that thesteroids and antibiotics had probably setback Ruperts healing process by weeks ormonths, and it would be far more difcultto stimulate his body to deal with all thechronic and now acute wreckage. And shesaid that if I were anyone else, she wouldhave red me as a client on the spot. Well,I didnt expect or want special treatment,and I didnt have to be asked to leave; Ididnt consult this practitioner again.

I have heard hundreds of stories fromdog owners who say that homeopathy hascured their dogs. It does seem to be a pow-erful tool, and sometimes succeeds whereother treatments do not. But the experienceI had with Rupert made me concernedabout the whole process. If maintaining the

purity of the treatment in hopes of a future

cure is more important than alleviatinmy dogs immediate suffering well, thdoesnt t my denition of compassionamedicine. I would try homeopathy agai

but only if the practitioner understood thI would also use conventional medicine ithought the situation warranted its use.

Dr. Herman sympathizes. When tdogs condition is accurately diagnoseand the correct remedy is used, she saythe healing crisis, if there is one at ashould be minor. We try not to disturbbecause its like a skirmish, a small battl

between the patients vital force and tdisease. The remedy comes in and triggea reaction from the vital force, and thatwhen you see a temporary worsening symptoms.

Last week Dr. Herman treated a youndog for kennel cough. The next day hwas better, but the day after that he wsuddenly worse. She reassured the ownand asked her to wait and watch a littlonger, and by the following day, the dowas completely ne.

Dr. Hermans first patient was hown Golden Retriever, Patrick. When shrst took up homeopathy, she gave himremedy for a skin condition. He improvfor 24 hours, then his eyes began to teand water. He was eating normally anwas active and playful but his face wdrenched. The next day his eyes were drThat evening, he started itching and scratched all night.

I was denitely worried, she saybut he acted like himself when I call

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impossible to keep all this information inyour head, so you have to look things up,and because several remedies treat similarcombinations of symptoms, it takes timeand patience to nd the perfect match.Whenever I hear about a homeopathicremedy triggering an extreme healingcrisis, I know it wasnt the right remedyor potency.

Dr. Herman appreciates the frustra-

tion of both homeopath and client whenanimals suffer. The antidote to the pain-ful effects of a wrong remedy is ndingand using the right remedy or potency,

she says. This works best if the caseisnt complicated by the administration ofsymptom-suppressing drugs.

At the same time, Dr. Herman ac-knowledges, We never want our dogs tosuffer. I respect my clients decisions abouttreatment even when I would prefer to dosomething different, and so do most ofthe veterinary homeopaths I know. Con-ventional care can interrupt homeopathic

treatment, but it isnt necessarily true thatit interferes to such an extent that the dogcant ever be successfully treated withhomeopathy in the future.

him, so I waited and hoped for the best.By the next day, he was better and his

itching and scratching decreased untilthose symptoms disappeared as well.

These are examples of how a healingcrisis should work, says Dr. Herman. Thepatients vital force is activated and healingbegins from within.

But if the patient gets dramaticallyworse and is in terrible pain, thats an in-

dication that the homeopath didnt choosethe right remedy or potency. There are over

a thousand remedies and each one corre-sponds to a specic set of symptoms. Its

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thohHmphClassically trained homeopaths use single remedies and singlepotencies. They never combine one remedy or potency withanother. But a large part of the homeopathy market is devotedto combination remedies, over-the-counter preparations withnames that refer to specic conditions like joint pain, coughs,

itchy skin, anxiety, or digestive problems.In most cases, these combinations consist of two or more

single remedies and/or potencies that have successfully treatedpatients with the labeled condition.

According to British homeopath Simon Broadley at ABCHomeopathy in the U.K., one of the worldslargest homeopathic information sourcesand remedy stores, The practice of com-bining remedies has been met with mixedopinions in the homeopathic community.

What is generally agreed is that combina-tion remedies may work for you, but youhave a much greater chance of success if

you use single remedies that are chosen foryour specic ailments, as other remediescontained along with the right one in acombination may complicate a condition orprevent the right remedy from working.

He notes that even some makers of

combination remedies add the caveat thatsingle remedies are more effective whenthe right one is prescribed.

Combinations are popular because they are easy to selectand convenient for those not familiar with homeopathy. Unlikesingle remedies, they dont require the careful study that goesinto matching symptoms and remedies.

We would all like the easiest answer to be the right one,says Broadley, but in practice, this is rarely the case. Tradi-tional or classical homeopathy is more difcult than using

combination remedies because of the extra effort and timerequired.

At the same time, combination remedies have their defend-ers, for in many cases the remedies have made a difference.

Some products combine more than single remedies. Canine

health consultant Marina Zacharias in Jacksonville, Oregon,has used Homotoxicology combination remedies for more than17 years. These scientically based formulas combine organ,gland, and draining support that help the body process the ef-fect of the homeopathy completely, she says. With all the

toxins in our world today, the body oftenneeds such extra support. These remedieshave produced excellent results for dogswith all kinds of conditions.

Several combination remedies arelabeled specically for pet use, address-ing common problems in dogs, cats, andother animals.

Classical homeopaths like Judith Her-man, DVM, say that while combinationremedies may temporarily improve symp-toms or relieve pain, they can at the sametime complicate future treatment by sup-pressing some symptoms, especially if theremedies are given repeatedly over weeksor months. In addition, she says, combination remedies dont cure problems

the way single remedies do. When the right single remedy isgiven, not only do symptoms resolve but they dont return.The patient is truly cured.

Whatever side one takes in the controversy, its safeto say that combination remedies are easy to nd, easy toselect, and easy to use and that they are not part of classicalhomeopathy.

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is cured forever. But wall know dogs who gtreated with symptomsuppressing drugs anwhose problems kecoming back. In trutthe symptoms nevwent away, they just gburied for a while.

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says, everything dpends on the caregive

That includes the pesons interest in thhealing process and hor her expectations. Mjob is to make the anmal as comfortable acan while respecting towners decisions.

Dr. Hermans first patient, her owPatrick, convinced her of the value of hmeopathy. Most Golden Retrievers hav

inherited health problems, she says, anhe was no exception. His mother died lymphoma 10 months after giving birt

His father died at seven of hemangiosa

coma. I removed a precancerous tumfrom Patrick when he was one year old. Hhips popped out for the rst year of his lifand he had chronic hip problems.

Patrick was three when Dr. Hermdiscovered homeopathy. Thanks to tright remedy, his skin improved every ye

becoming less and less of a problem as hgot older, she says. He didnt begin lim

ing until he was 11, and he was still actiand enjoying life. At age 14, he sufferedseizure and I realized he had a brain tumoWe had four more months together, anthen he passed on.

When I told his breeder, she wamazed that he lived so long because eveother dog in his line had died by age eighI was the only one who fed a raw diet anused homeopathy. Everyone in his lin aunts, uncles, parents, grandparensiblings, nieces, and nephews died at agseven or eight, and Patrick lived almotwice that long with so few problems. He

a big reason why you I am convinced thhomeopathy, even in a worst case, calways do something to help a dog.

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indinghighhmphSearching for the right veterinary ho-

meopath is like searching for the perfectdentist, hairdresser, or dog trainer. Youwant someone with the right combinationof technical skill, patience, and personality.Some conventional veterinarians consultwith and recommend veterinary homeopaths. Trainers, groomers, dog clubs,health food stores, and pet supply stores

may be able to refer you to a local homeo-path. Some homeopaths maintain websitesthat explain the subject in detail.

One of the best ways to nd a veterinaryhomeopath, Dr. Herman advises, is to go tothe website for the Academy of VeterinaryHomeopathy (see Resources Mentionedin This Article, page 13). Here theveterinarians who are certied have gonethrough a long process of evaluationand testing, she explains. They usea standard of practice that follows theOrganon, the teachings of Hahnemann.

They must maintain continuing educationcredits. Certication stands for a provenlevel of understanding and competencein these practitioners. The dogs guardianwill feel more condence in the abilitiesof a certied veterinary homeopath thansomeone of unknown credentials.

A veterinary homeopath who is alwaysavailable for follow-up questions is a bless-ing, especially for new clients. Im on callfor my clients 24/7, says Dr. Herman.They want to know whether they shouldrepeat a remedy, give a new remedy, or

go to the emergency room. Much of mywork is a combination of education andhand-holding.

Sometimes the homeopath is a consid-erable distance away, working with clientsor conventional veterinarians by phone or

email. Long-distance consultations are

common.When I travel in North America,

says Dr. Herman, Im in phone contactwith my clients, but when I go to Europe,a veterinary homeopath in Louisiana cov-ers for me, and I do the same for her whenshe travels.

Idgndid?Although most homeopaths believe that

homeopathy can help any dog in any con-dition, some dogs are better candidates forsuccess than others.

The most challenging cases, says Dr.Herman, are older dogs with long-standingchronic conditions, especially those whoare fed a supermarket kibble and have

received annual vaccinationsa l ong wi t h conven t i ona lsymptom-suppressing drugs. Ifeed a raw diet and recommendit to my clients because, in myexperience, dogs on raw foodrespond better and faster tohomeopathy. Younger dogs whoare otherwise in good health,physically active, and on a raw

diet usually respond quickly toremedies.

For those who arent able tofeed raw, Dr. Herman recom-mends upgrading the commercialdiet and adding raw meat when-ever possible. And even thosewho switch to raw may have toexperiment, she says. We havea few dogs who do best on a rawdiet that includes some grains, while mostdo better on a grain-free diet. My own doghates vegetables. There isnt a single diet

thats perfect for all dogs, but the more youfeed fresh, raw, high-quality ingredients,the more likely it is that your dog willrespond well to homeopathy.

Some veterinary homeopaths reportthat the patients response to homeopathycan be enhanced by supplements that im-prove digestion and assimilation, includingprobiotics and digestive enzymes.

andid?Healthcare is so strongly affected by cul-tural conditioning that many people will

never consider trying homeopathy. Its justtoo different from what theyre used to.Others may be interested but are so

used to suppressing symptoms that the

thought of letting a fever run its course orwaiting through a day of discomfort raisestheir own stress levels.

The clients most likely to obtain goodresults are those who learn the basics ofhomeopathy, know how to administerremedies, carefully observe their pets, andrecord symptoms. These clients understandthat homeopathy isnt necessarily a quickx and that problems a conventional vet-

erinarian might diagnose as acute or new,like ear infections, usually arent acute atall theyre chronic problems that justgot worse.

Yes, you can suppress the symptomswith drugs, says Dr. Herman, but thesymptoms will come back and will be hard-er to cure. Thats what most people havetrouble grasping. Theyre used to thinkingthat once symptoms disappear, the patient

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test dogs poorly. We found coats that tbeautifully, but were not very warm. Wefound raincoats that kept dogs dry, but werea nightmare to put on and take off.

Although we like all the coats that wefeature in the following pages, we appre-ciate them for different reasons. Your dogand his special needs will have to informyour choice, based on the features of eachcoat. Each is ideally suited for a different

climate, purpose, and type of dog.Some fabrics will best protect a dogfrom a dry, windy cold; others are bettersuited for damp weather. Some coats weredesigned with active, exercising dogs inmind, with large arm holes that facilitatemovement or a hole sewn in where theleash can attach to the collar without dis-

placing the coat. Others are better suitedto keeping a sedentary dog warm and mayeven discourage his full range of motion.Still others have large buckles that wouldbe quite uncomfortable if a dog were to liedown while wearing the coat.

Finally, some designs are clearly in-tended for deep-chested, narrow-waisteddogs like our Greyhound testers. Otherswould better suit block-bodied dogs suchas Golden Retrievers.

With these considerations in mind, takea look at the high-quality coats we didnd. Well start with the coats intended forcold and mildly wet (but not super-rainy)weather, and look at the raincoats last.

lists. There are an extraordinary numberof cute, trendy, and even striking outtsavailable for dogs. Unfortunately, most ofthem just dont meet the most important

performance requirements (keeping thedog warm, dry, or both).

After nding coats that appeared tomeet our selection criteria, we orderedthe products for testing. We used four

different thin-coated dogs for testing: twoGreyhounds (with very different measure-ments), an elderly German ShorthairedPointer, and a senior Catahoula/Grey-hound-mix.

Not all of the coats we tested are avail-able in sizes to t dogs of any and all sizes.All of our test dogs required medium tolarge sizes, which were readily available.Giant and tiny sizes are harder to nd fromevery coat maker.

Each manufacturer uses different crite-ria for determining the appropriately sized

coat weight, in some cases, and neck,girth, or back measurements in others andwe ordered coats with a specic test-dogrecipient in mind. In some cases, though,the coats t one of the other test dogs betterthan the intended recipient. Had we usedjust one dog to test the coats, we wouldhave had to return some of the productsand ask for a different size.

Dont count on being able to returncoats that you try on your dog and thenreturn due to poor t. Although none of thecompanies we ordered coats from told usthis in advance, we found that many willnot accept returns of products that havedog hair on them! Its understandable,but regrettable. Before you place an orderor hand over your plastic, ask about thesellers return and replacement policy.

rlibiAs I mentioned, we didnt nd a perfectproduct. We found coats that were warmand exquisitely made, but which t our

ell, Ill start off by admittingthat there is no single perfect

dog coat. Or, I should say, ifthere is a perfect coat, I haventseen it. Fortunately, there are

plenty of very good coats that can suit mostof any dog owners selection criteria.

We actually started our quest bylooking for two different coat types: asuper-warm coat, and a garment that would

keep a dog dry in the hardest rainfall. Wetried (but didnt think it would be possible)to nd a coat that provided extraordinaryinsulation and the ability to keep a dogdry (and we were right; we did not ndsuch a coat).

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$50 - $100Smallest size: Italian GreyhoundLargest size: Great Dane

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Not alldogs need coats, but some do benet from wearing acoat in cold weather.

A dogs natural protection against cold varies from breedto breed. Labradors and certain Northern dogs (Huskiesand Malamutes, for example) have developed with specialphysiological responses for coping with cold. However,many other breeds (and certain individual dogs) benetfrom extra warming layers in cold weather, including:

Older dogs, especially those in poor health

Immune-compromised dogs (keeping themselves warmis a major stress on their bodies limited resources)

Extremely thin dogs, who may not have adequate fatstores to keep themselves warm

Extremely short-haired dogs and/or breeds accustomedto extremely cold or wet climates

Warming up these dogs actually helps them stay healthy,by sparing the dogs body from the task of generating as muchheat as it would have to otherwise. By simply slipping an extralayer on these dogs, you can help them preserve their physi -ological resources for the maintenance of general health and

vitality.

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coat and payattention to theweather. A coatcan make your

dog uncomfort-ably warm iftemperatures riseor if he exercisesin the coat.

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The two coats on this page came closer than any others to meet-ing all of our selection criteria. This coats biggest drawback? Its

maker designed all their coats for long, narrow, deep-chested dogslike Greyhounds. Owners should lobby them to design for dogs ofother shapes, because this coat offers some great features.

Wh w lk: Its outer shell is waterproof, with a soft eeceinner layer; note, however, that the chest and neck section is eecefor maximum comfort (but this section is notwaterproof). Theturtleneck can be rolled down when its warm, or pulled over thedogs ears in extremely cold weather. A leash opening is sewed in,and a reective patch is sewn across the rump. The coat is easilyput on and taken off the dog, and has a wide span of adjustment.Three Velcro straps fasten the coat on one side, with another,single band of Velcro on the other side to help keep the coat fromslipping. The coat ts long dogs well and securely. We love it.

$40 - $90Smallest size: 10Largest size: 30

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Wh w lk: Waterproof shell, an insulating middle layer, anthick, eecy material inner layer. The dogs chest is well covere

The front has large buttons, which are decorative but can be fatened and unfastened if your dog objects when you pull a coover his head. The design suited our deep-chested Greyhounds well as the blockier Catahoula-mix, and didnt impair the dogability to move well and stride out. The collar can be folded ufor slightly more warmth and protection, without getting in thway of the dogs collar and a leash. The coat fastens with a larplastic snap/buckle, which rides on a wide strap that allows fa wide range of adjustment. Elastic loops are sewn on the insidof the back leg area, to help prevent the rear end of the coat frotipping off the dog to one side.

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PolarcoaT

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As you can see, this coat just isnt designed or sewn to t the dogas nicely as the previous coat. Wh w lk: Water- and wind-

resistant nylon shell, Polartec insulating layer, and eece innerlayer. Fits all body shapes. Wide range of adjustment. Wh wd lk: The dogs chest is not covered. Large plastic buckleswould be uncomfortable for a sleeping dog. Front closes withVelcro only.


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(301) 834-9696; t.m

The above coat and the one to its right are very similar, even downto the companies website addresses. We like this coat a tad bet-

ter. Wh w lk: Water-repellent shell, an insulating layer, andeece inner layer. Fits all body shapes well. Rear end of coat hasdarts sewn in to make the coat wrap around the dogs rump nicely.Front fastens with Velcro and a buckle. Wide range of adjustment.Free repairs for a lifetime. Wh w d lk: The dogs chestis not covered. Drip dry only.


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These two coats (above and above right) are comparable in termsof their features, too. We like this one a little more. Both are madewith eece, pull over the dogs head, and are intended to keep thedog toasty in cold but not windy or wet weather. Wh w lk:This coat is lined with a smooth Lycra Spandex layer. Fastens witha wide swath of Velcro on both sides, resulting in a large rangeof adjustment. The dogs chest is well-covered. Back leg strapskeep coat from slipping to one side.


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(610) 689-3829; pp.m

Wh w lk: Elegant cut, nice t. You cant tell from this photos,but the dogs chest is covered by a section that goes between thedogs front legs. High turtleneck can fold down. Fastens with asingle strap that has a wide range of adjustment; ts all body typeswell. Wh w d lk: For ultra-cold weather (our goal forthis review), this coat is a little light. For mild winters, it would

be perfect.

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The slicker

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(866) 688-7802; tb.m

Wh w lk: Waterproof shell with a seamless eece inner layVery well-made in Canada. Reective piping on every seam. Ni

t on our block-shaped test dog; did not shift or rub. Wh wd lk: The dogs chest is not covered. Range of adjustmeis not wide. Only Velcro fasteners in front and belly.

cloud chaser sofT shell jackeT

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(888) 783-3932; w.m

This is a really unique product, unlike any seen elsewhere. Itsmeant to work kind of like a lightweight, breathable wetsuit, t-

ting close to the dogs skin and trapping core heat, even if the dogand the coat get wet. Consider it as a light, comfortable, no-slipinsulating layer for a very active dog. Wh w lk: Dogs bellyand tummy are well-covered. Reective stripe sewn along eachside. Wh w d lk:No adjustment; you have to get theright size. Fastens with a zipper along one side.

$48 - $88Smallest size: Italian GreyhoundLargest size: Great Dane

rain coaT

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(877) 423-7345; 9pp.m$19 - $46Smallest size: 11Largest size: 32

fido Wind and rain gear

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(888) 640-8840; f.m

These two (above and above right) are the only two non-insulatingraincoats we tested. Again, this maker designed all its coats forlong, narrow, deep-chested dogs like Greyhounds.

Wh w lk: Coat is completely lined with a lightweightmesh material. A leash opening is sewed in, and a reective patchis sewn across the rump. Attached hood, pleated front, and ttedsides and rump help water run off your dog! Hood can be foldedback if preferred. The coat is easily put on and taken off, and hasa wide span of adjustment. Two Velcro straps fasten the coat, oneon either side; strap position allows for easy movement.

Wh w lk: Detachable hood (with Velcro). Coat covers cheand tummy well, and can be tucked up close to the body with elastic drawstring just behind the dogs ribcage. Covers dogfront legs, too. Comparatively inexpensive. Wh w d lkFastens with long Velcro strip down spine, which can be difcuto fasten on a wiggly dog and leaks water in a driving rain. Dogfront legs must be threaded through sleeves.

$75Smallest size: XXSLargest size: XL

$34 - $100Smallest size: 0 (Toy Poodle)Largest size: 8 (Weimaraner)

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Quackery?orLie-saving?

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Articles on energy medicine elicit divergent views.

eading WDJ is one of the mostfrustrating experiences I haveeach month. Side-by-side with theoutstanding training articles by PatMiller and Editor Nancy Kerns

excellent series on dog food and diet, youpublish the most mind-numbing foolish-

ness about alleged alternative healing andmedicine. Your training as a journalist wasseriously decient if it didnt teach youto investigate all such claims before your

implicit endorsement by printing them.For me the nal straw was how you fell

for the equivalent of a party trick, convinc-ing you of the effectiveness of kinesiology,as related in your Editors Note in theNovember issue. That, plus the ridiculouscomment by Wendy Volhard, If you canaccept Einsteins theory that all matter hasenergy, sooner or later you will believe inkinesiology, too. I challenge Ms. Volhardto site the reference for this ridiculousreduction of Einsteins world-changingideas, as well as the fairy tale logic that a

therapy works, if only you believe in it.In the 1980s thousands of people be-lieved quartz crystals could cure diseases,including cancer. Why arent they usedtoday at Memorial Sloan-Kettering CancerCenter? Belief is the enemy of analysis.In science and medicine, you either havethe data that supports your position or youdo not.

If people wish to waste their time andmoney on alt-med for themselves insteadof pursuing evidence-based medicine,thats their mistake (and it can be quitecostly). Delaying proper medical treat-ment by pursuing the magical thinking ofalternative and complementary medicine

can seriously degrade the outcome whenthese therapies fail. I believe we owe it toour canine companions to rely on provenmedical treatment by qualied doctors andtechnicians.

In support of my position I wouldencourage readers to explore RobertTodd Carrolls Skeptics Dictionary site

at skepdic.com; the Quackwatch site ofStephen Barrett, MD, at quackwatch.com;and the wonderful podcast, Quackcast, atquackcast.com.

Joe PedotoStratford, CT

Thanks,Joe,forthatview.Iverymuchap-

preciatethatyoundsomevalueinWDJstrainingandnutritionarticles,evenifyou

areuninterestedin(oraggravatedby!)the

informationwepublishaboutalternativeandcomplementaryhealthcare.Iwouldntexpectanyonetoagreewith

orhaveauseforeverythingwediscuss.

Ourgoalistoprovidereaderswithgood

informationaboutas manyhealthcareoptionsaspossible.Inourexperience,in-

formedowners,armedwithawidevariety

ofhealthcaretoolsfromconventionaland

unconventionalmedicalschoolsarebestequippedtoavoidwastingtimeandmoney

ontreatmentsthatdontwork.

have been reading WDJ for the pastyear and have enjoyed it tremen-dously. It offers a nice balance ofnumerous subjects and approaches tothose subjects that I nd refreshing.

Im excited aboutyour recent series on

energy modalities andwanted to mention an-other one: Healing Touch

for Animals (HTA; see

healingtouchforanimals.com).

I used energy modali-ties in conjunction withconventional medicine for

years but never thoughtabout using energy mo-

dalities on animals (other

than acupuncture by ourvet). I enrolled in HTAand started the programto help my dogs, who

Letters

suffered from allergies and other minor ail-ments. Not long after I started the program, both of my dogs were diagnosed withthrombocytopenia (the only common linkwas a rabies vaccine they had received).Simon was able to ght it on his own.However, Daisuki was critical. The vetexplained we needed to start chemo anda bone marrow medication immediately.If Daisuki responded to the drugs, shewould be on them for at least six to eight

months.By the end of the third week it became

clear that she was not responding. Shehad a horric reaction to the bone marrowmedication, which resulted in six moredrugs for the side effects. Also, her bloodcounts were not responding. The vet saidhe would give her one more week and if herred blood cells reduced by even 0.5 percentshe would need an emergency transfusion, probably spleen removal, possibly bonemarrow transplant, etc.

I told him about HTA the rst week and

he asked me not to do it because he didntknow enough about it and didnt want mestimulating her immune system while hewas trying to destroy it with chemo. Thethird week I explained it would regulate herimmune system so her body could start theI

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