I used to do a radio show called “The Politics of Dogs". One of the tag lines I used every week was "...because everything is political and everything political effects my dogs; the quality of air that they breathe, the quality of the water that they drink. It's all political." And it is. So I’m going to talk a little politics today.
I want to introduce you to a candidate for US Congress from Indiana’s 5th district; Angela Demaree. What does that have to do with a Woozle diary you may be wondering? Well, for starters, Angela Demaree is a Major in the Army Reserves Veterinary Corps.
Dr. Demaree deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2012 and served as the Equine Medical Director of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission. She serves on the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) State Advocacy Committee and has worked on strengthening the Animal Welfare Act; improving legislation on puppy mills and dog fighting.
Dr. Angela Demaree, just who we need in Congress.
Check out her face book page for cute pictures of her pootie campaign staff members. www.facebook.com/…
Her donation page is here. I’m going to give $5 for each of my pets. $25 to cover my four cats and 1 dog. I’m so excited at the prospect of a Veterinarian in Congress. In honor of Dr, Demaree, I’m going to post some tips for taking your Woozle to the vet. It’s “Ask A Trainer” day though, so feel free to ask any questions you have. Again, the donation link to help get this wonderful Vet to Congress is here.
Take your dog to the vet often when they are young so they get used to it. Just pop in, weigh your dog, have a staff member give a treat and then pop back out. ZT
Take your dog lots of places in the car, not just to the vets. ZT
Drive your dog by the vets without stopping. ZT
Pull into the parking lot at the vets, kiss and pet your dog and then leave. ZT
Take plenty of treats with you to the vet, Good treats, Bits of cheeseburgers. Don’t be stingy with them!
Don’t baby talk your dog at the vets, it makes them nervous. Remind them you’re doing this so they’ll feel better. ZT
I never leave any of my pets overnight at a vets office unless someone will be there with them all night. ZT
If your dog needs to be muzzled at the vet, be sure you are the one to do it. Practice at home. Put a muzzle on for 15 minutes a day and feed teeny, tiny, bit’s of cheeseburgers to your dog. They’ll learn to love muzzles! ZT
Cheeseburgers, cheeseburgers, cheeseburgers. ZT
Always stay in the room with your dog. If the vet or a tech wants to take your dog to another area, go with them. You have to be assertive here. ZT
V-E-T could come to mean T-R-E-A-T though. ZT
When they are little, carry your dog so their feet don’t touch the vet’s floor, where all the sick dogs feet have been. ZT
Another of my tag lines on my show was “You don’t have to be a genius to train your dog, just a little smarter than your dog. And don’t worry, if you’re not, I am.” ZT
Ever notice how many dogs are yawning in the waiting room? They’re not tired, they’re nervous. They yawn to calm themselves down. You can help by yawning too. ZT
Make sure sometimes the trips end up at the park. ZT
Donation link for Dr. Angela Demaree here!
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