Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Recommended Reads

CULTURE CLASH (Our Fav! A must read for all dog owners)
Jean Donaldson
The book that has shaped modern thinking about canine behavior and the relationship between dogs and humans has been revised. Dogs are NOT humans. Dogs ARE clever and complex creatures that humans need to take the time to understand in order to live together successfully. You must read this book because your dog cannot!

DON'T SHOOT THE DOG
Karen Pryor
Use behavioral training on people, dogs and other animals to make changes! End undesirable behavior; learn "affection training".

THE POWER OF POSITIVE DOG TRAINING
Pat Miller
How and why purely positive training works. Inside, you'll find easy to read discussion of the philosophy of positive training followed by training tips and exercises. This book is geared toward the dog owner who wants to develop a relationship with their dog based on friendship and positive reinforcement, not fear and punishment.

ON TALKING TERMS WITH DOGS: CALMING SIGNALS
Turid Rugaas
Norwegian dog trainer Turid Rugaas is a noted expert on canine body language, notably “calming signals” which are signals dogs give other dogs and humans that denote stress. These are dogs’ attempt to defuse situations that otherwise might result in fights or aggression.

THE OTHER END OF THE LEASH
Patricia McConnell
When humans communicate with dogs, a lot can get lost in the translation. Focusing on human behavior, Dr. McConnell teaches readers how to retrain themselves to speak consistently in a language dogs understand and avoid sending conflicting and confusing messages.

MINE! A GUIDE TO RESOURCE GUARDING IN DOGS
Jean Donaldson
A practical how-to guide on resource guarding/aggression - food bowl, object, bed, crate, owner, etc.

FIGHT! A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE TREATMENT OF DOG-DOG AGGRESSION
Jean Donaldson
A practical guide to the treatment of dog-dog aggression, this down-to-earth manual will teach you how to use behavior modification to retrain a dog that bullies other dogs, or becomes fearful when approached by other dogs.

I'LL BE HOME SOON!
by Patricia McConnell
Help for those whose dog suffers badly from Separation Anxiety, help in preventing it from developing, and tips on how to raise a dog with good "house manners."

AGGRESSION IN DOGS: PRACTICAL MANAGEMENT, PREVENTION & BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION
by Brenda Aloff
The book that has become the "bible" for identifying, understanding, and resolving aggression problems in dogs. Contains detailed training protocols to use in specific types of aggression situations and how to manage the aggressive dog for his safety and the community’s

BONES WOULD RAIN FROM THE SKY: DEEPENING OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH DOGS
by Suzanne Clothier
Shows us how to find a deep connection with another being and to receive an incomparable gift: a profound, lifelong relationship with the dogs we love.

HAPPY KIDS, HAPPY DOGS
by Barbara Shumannfang
Pediatricians, childbirth educators, veterinarians and dog trainers recommend Happy Kids, Happy Dogs for the latest advice on how to prepare your dog for your baby’s arrival, what to do if your child is afraid of dogs, and how to choose the best dog for your family. Learn what to do when other kids visit, how to cope with your in-laws’ dog, and teach your dog the three most important cues to be safe and happy around your child.

All of these great reads (and more) can be found at Dog Wise

Monday, March 21, 2011

ADR caters the USDAA Agility Event


Ador-A-Bull Dog Rescue was invited to cater the USDAA agility event the weekend of March 26-27!

http://www.usdaa.com/events_detail.cfm?event_no=104686

ADR reps/rescuers/chefs/volunteers will be onsite from 8am-2pm serving up breakfast goodies and an impressive lunch menu to participants and spectators!

All proceeds raised will go to help the rescue, specifically the vet and transport costs associated with the large litter of puppies recently rescued!

Saturday:
Muffins, Pastries
The HomeSkillet's infamous Pull Pork on a bun
Vegetarian Chili (with all the fixins!)
PirateEmm's Bean Salad
Chips
Tina & Willie's Dessert Buffet: Cookies, Squares, Granola Bars
Coffee, Tea, Water, Pop

Sunday:
Muffins, Pastries
Matt's gonna try not to mess up Meatball Subs
Slowcooker Creamy Mac & Cheese
Greek Pasta Salad (cold)
Chips
Tina & Willie's Dessert Buffet: Cookies, Squares, Granola Bars
Coffee, Tea, Water, Pop

*menu subject to change . . .

Feel free to stop by and say hi! Grab some lunch and make a donation!

Saturday, March 26 at 8:00am - March 27 at 2:00pm
Ilderton Fairgrounds 137 King St, Ilderton, ON 

Saturday, March 12, 2011

2 Beer Puppies down - 7 to go!

The first 2 Beer Puppies flew to safety outside of On-Scario last night.  

 Leffe headed to catch her flight out of Toronto.

Checking in!

They were welcomed on the East Coast by our volunteers and their new families!  Congrats and Happy Adoption Day Moretti and Leffe!  We can't wait for updates ♥


Happy to get out of their crates.  Saying goodbye.



 7 more to go.  To find out how you can help, click HERE

Thursday, March 10, 2011

SoooOOOooouper MoooOOOooose!



The focus is terrible (sorry) but this is a VERY good example of Moose's personality! He's animated, spunky and vocal (but in a cute way)! We can't BELIEVE his forever family hasn't found him yet - LOVE this dog!!!!

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Puppy Party!!!

A huge thanks to our wonderful foster homes for adjusting their weekend schedules to accomodate getting their foster monsters to the vet to get UTD on vacines!

It was a bit of gong show, but all the kids are now fully vacinated and ready to be shipped to their forever homes on the East Coast.

Here are a few teaser pictures...you can see the rest on our fan page - HERE



Thursday, March 3, 2011

Exporting a Fugitive

We're ready to start sending Beer Puppies to their forever homes in NS, but we need your help.

Please let us know if you (or someone you know) are traveling from ON (London, Hamilton, Toronto) to NS (Halifax) and can take a pooch with you.

All you have to do is make a quick call to the airline (Air Canada or West Jet) with the crate dimensions/weight and tack on the "cargo" to your ticket (we cover the costs).

We meet you at the airport with the pooch, do the check in/inspection with them, and then when you arrive in NS a volunteer meets you/the dog there!

We do everything! You just travel as normal, and maybe add a few extra minutes on either end of the trip for formalities.

If this is something you might be willing to do, email us with travel dates/times.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Face Lift

The Ador-A-Bull website has been complete revamped (proudly donated by Design Flow).  Check it out and let us, and them, know what you think!!!

Ador-A-Bull Dog Rescue