Buddy is a handsome 1-year-old Husky/mix with fabulous blue eyes. He is house and leash trained. Buddy is friendly, active, enjoys running and playing. He is fine with children, dogs and cats.
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Dear reader, while visiting my sister and Hazel, her adorable dog, I observed Hazel’s interesting reaction to the television. Every time a dog would appear on the screen, she immediately hopped off the couch and ran to the picture. In fact, one time she barked after the dog on the screen barked and searched behind the screen for the dog.
I decided to investigate television programming made specifically for dogs. I discovered DOGTV, which is a premium, canine-friendly channel. It is actually the first of its kind developed by PTV Media Ltd. Using scientific research done on the effect television has on dogs they have created sounds and content that help reduce anxiety in dogs.
Some of the things that the scientists learned are that dogs have short attention spans, have dichromatic vision (which means they don’t see the full spectrum of color), their eyes are sensitive to motion, and some sound frequencies are soothing to them.
By studying the particular sound frequencies that dogs responded to, engineers created a soundtrack that is soothing and calming for dogs. The Center for Canine Behavior Studies validated that approach stating that programming can reduce anxiety in dogs and be a form of enrichment.
Working with pet experts, they created video content designed to ease separation anxiety and provide mental stimulation for dogs. Each episode is about 3-6 minutes long with color-adjusted to appeal to dogs. They designed segments in three specific areas, stimulation, relaxation, and exposure. Stimulation episodes show the Dog Park and sounds. Relaxation focuses on sleeping animals, accompanied by soft music and calm scenes. Exposure segments focus on sounds like thunderstorms and vacuum cleaners.
If you are worried about you pup becoming a couch potato you don’t have to worry because dogs don’t binge watch TV. Apparently, your pup will enjoy a few segments, relax, and fall asleep. Along with the videos, there is a plethora of resources and information for pet parents.
You can check it out at DOGTV.com it is pawsome!
ATTENTION
CAPS’s next upcoming event is the Glow in the Dark 5K Run at Rattlesnake Hill at 6 p.m. Oct. 26. Costumes are encouraged and dogs are welcome. Call 775-423-7500 for details.
Please donate funds to help keep our shelter operating. Donate at http://capsnevada.org.
IN NEED OF
• Board members. We need enthusiastic, community-minded folks. We meet once a month on the second Tuesday, at 5 p.m. in room 201 at the County Offices located on Taylor Street. Our next meeting is Oct. 8; call 775-423-7500 for details.
• Bleach and cleaning supplies for our kennels.
• Leashes, harnesses for big dogs, Big Kongs, and treats for our guests.
• Dog walkers, we need volunteers to walk our dogs. Call 775-423-7500.
• Aluminum cans. Please drop them off at CAPS. We are temporarily unable to pick up cans.
SHOUT OUT TO
• Dan, who supplied CAPS with a water tank and has been filling it with good water for our dogs. Kindness never fails!
• Everyone who attended the CAPS spaghetti dinner. You are Pawstively Great!
• All the volunteers who helped cook, server, and clean up at the spaghetti dinner. Paw-Applause to you!
• Marvelous Ms. Mavis our extraordinary chef. Pooch Smooches to you!
• All the wonderful people who have donated funds to our shelter. A Four-Paw-Salute to you!
COME SEE US
CAPS is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We suggest appointments for adoptions and food pantry.
DON’T FORGET
• October Holiday: National Adopt a Shelter Pet Month.
• If you would like a newsletter, call 775-423-7500 or email caps@cccom.net.
• CAPS’ mailing address is P.O. Box 5128, Fallon, NV 89407. CAPS’ phone number is 775-423-7500. CAPS’ email address is caps@cccomm.net. Please visit the CAPS website (www.capsnevada.com) and Facebook page (Churchill Animal Protection Society). Be sure to “Like” CAPS on Facebook because we are likeable.
Kathleen Williams-Miller is a CAPS volunteer. Email jkwmil@outlook.com.
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