to benefit the New Jersey Quail Project

Waretown, NJ March 22, 2010 – The New Jersey Quail Project, a conservation project associated with the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance and the English Setter Club of America will be holding their Second Annual Field Dog Expo on June 12, 2010 on the spectacular grounds of the historic English Setter Club of America in Medford, NJ.

This event is designed for the amateur dog handler. On this day you should bring out your pointing, flushing or retrieving breed for some exercise and free training seminars by professional dog trainers, handlers and field trial judges.

Training seminars will be conducted throughout the day. Information booths, kennel operators, dog supply dealers and others of interest to dog owners will be on hand to answer questions and provide information. Food and beverages will be available on site and even a few horses for those with an equine interest in the horse’s role in field trial events.

· Buy a tape or CD of a baby crying and play it while offering the dog a treat.

· Buy an inexpensive baby doll and treat it like a real baby for 15 minutes a day. Gradually increase the time you spend with the ‘baby’ until Fido becomes accustomed to your change in priorities.

· Make sure Fido has lots of new toys and treats when the big day arrives. Try not to board him; the transition will be easier if he can stay at home with visits from a pet sitter or friend.

· Take a blanket the baby has used and bring it home for Fido to smell. That way he will be accustomed to the new smells and they won’t seem foreign to him.

· When you bring the baby home allow Fido to sniff her thoroughly. When the baby goes to bed make a fuss over Fido to let him know he’s still an important part of your life! Put extra time aside just to play with him. These first few days will make a big difference in the way your dog feels about the baby.

Next week’s topic will be entitled: Training Your Dog Using Positive Reinforcement. As always, Cleary’s notebook encourages dialogue so your comments are welcome!

Wado, udohiyu, (thank you very much, in the Cherokee language)

Dawn Watson

Brother of the Wolf, LLC

700 Market St, Gloucester City NJ 08030

P.S.

THANK YOU to all of you that sent in comments of encouragement on the announcement made last week about my husband\’s illness. He read each and every one and it made a big difference in his attitude. God bless all of you.