Newsletter Archives

and a list of the main articles in each issue

Fall 2017

• Flying With Your Pet, by Julie More
• 6 Ways Pets Make Our Lives Better, from Open Colleges, Australia http://www.opencolleges.edu.au

 Summer 2017

• Pet Friendly Retirement Homes in Canada, by Julie More
• Travelling in the Car with your Dog, by Julie More
• Summer Safety Tips, by the American Kennel Club  www.akc.org

Spring 2017   

• Retirement Homes and Pets, by Julie More
• Prepare Your Dog for a Move to a Retirement Home, by Alexandra Seagal,  www.animalso.com

Winter 2016

• Do’s & Don’ts of Potty Training, by Alexandra Seagal,  www.animalso.com
• Winter and Holiday Safety Tips, by Julie More, with articles from ASPCA web site
• Stocking Stuffers for our Dogs, by Julie More

Fall 2016

• Teddy Bears Picnic
• Book Review - "How to Speak Dog" by Sarah Whitehead
• Membership Gift Certificates
• Kids Page
• From Our Young Readers - why is your dog special? what are your safety rules? how do you help?

Summer 2016

• Kids Page
• Children and Dogs Program update by Julie More
• Website Review, by Julie More - www.thebluedog.org/en/
• Book review - "Crusoe, The Celebrity Dachshund: Adventures of the Wiener Dog Extraordinaire"  by Ryan Beauchesne.

Spring 2016

• In Memory of Carol Fraser, by Julie More
• Website Review, by Julie More - http://loveyourdog.com/
• Book Review, by Julie More - Happy Tails: Hilarious Helpful Hints for Dog Owners by Dr. Gary L. Ailes and Joy Underhill
• Toy Review, by Julie More - Chuckit ball launcher
• Children and Dog Program
• Volunteer Corner - Candice O'Connell

Fall 2015  

• Website Review - Science for Kids website  http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/
• Dog Toy Safety, by Julie More
• Preschool & Dog Program
• Toy Review - Jolly Ball
• Toy Review - Wobble Wag Giggle Ball, by Julie More
• Book Review - "Do you really want a Dog?"  by Bridget Heos
• Grain-Free Pumpkin Treats with Greek Yogurt

Summer 2015

• Safety Tips
• Website Review -  www.ottawahumane.ca/home/index.cfm
• Frozen Pupcicle Dog Treats
• Helpful Hints - The Tick Key
• Article Review - Welcoming a New Baby   http://www.babycenter.com/preparing-pets-for-babies
• Preschool & Dog Program, by Dagmar VanBeselaere
• Book Review - "Your Dog’s Golden Years – A Manual for Senior Dog Care (Including Natural Remedies and Complementary Options)", by Jennifer Kachnic, CCMT, CRP and 19 other canine experts.
• Toy Review -  Hurley Dog Bone, and Tizzi

Spring 2015

• Safety Tips - children around dogs
• Website Review - Dr. Sophia Yin - http://drsophiayin.com/about
• Book Review - "The Dog Lover's Guide" by Honor Head
• Toy Review - Kyjen Hard Core Firehose Squeak 'n Fetch Dog Toy

Winter 2015

• Safety Tips - tips at the Doggone Safe website  http://www.doggonesafe.com/
• Website Review -  http://www.getdogsmart.com/
• Pet Corner - www.parkdalefoodcentre.org
• Book Review - "Love Your Dog", by Judith Heneghan
• Toy Review - Omega Paw Tricky Treat Ball
• Peanut Butter, Banana & Flax Seed dog biscuits recipe
• Canadian Canine Good Citizen Test™

Christmas 2014

• Christmas Safety Tips
• Website Review - http://loveyourdog.com/ages.html
• Book Review - "May I Pet Your Dog? - The How-to Guide for Kids Meeting Dogs (and Dogs Meeting Kids)" by Stephanie Calmenson
• Pet Story Corner - Kelley and Rob
• Volunteer Corner - Claudette Levac

Fall 2011

• Dog Attack on Vet Goes to Court, by Dr. Lianna Titcombe
• Rescuing Winnie, by Kit Watson

Fall/Winter 2010  

• Prevent Bites Over The Holidays, by Joan Orr and Teresa Lewin
• Holiday Hazards are Plentiful
• Selecting a Good Dog Trainer or Behaviourist
• The Cat Has Crossed Rainbow Bridge, by MariLyse Dumas
• Way to Go, Andrea! - fundraising campaign for Pet Oxygen Masks for Ottawa Fire Stations

Summer 2010  

• A Breath of Pet Air - more about Pet Oxygen Masks for Ottawa (ON) Fire Services
• My White Knight and his Black Poodle, by Doreen Davies, Peterborough, ON

Spring 2010

• Choosing the "Right" Dog … Ask a Trainer, by Nan Arthur, CDBC, CPDT, KPACTP
• Guide to Grooming - Spring 2010,  by Laureen Osborne

Fall/Winter 2009

• The Man behind Big Sky Ranch Sanctuary, by MariLyse Dumas
• First Spay Neuter Clinic for Merida and Neighboring Communities in the Yucatan, by MariLyse Dumas
• A Feather in Canada’s Cap, by MariLyse Dumas
• Holiday hazards are plentiful

Spring/summer 2009

• One Door Closes and Another Door Opens, by Candice O’Connell - re Dog Owners Liability Act (DOLA)
• Fighting Breed Specific Law – Case-by-Case, by Candice O'Connell
  
• Saving Ginger!  Is she worth it?!
• Dog Bite Prevention – It's everyone's responsibility! by MariLyse Dumas
• Guide to Grooming – Spring 2009, by Laureen Osborne
• Canadian Canine Good Citizen™ Preparation Course
• Canadian Canine Good Citizen™ Evaluators - We're recruiting
• Cycling with your dog;  Properly, Safely and Legally, by Thomas Rogan
• Animal-Assisted Support Services - Transforming Lives One Dream at a Time, by Joanne Moss, Founder/President,
  Canadian Foundation for Animal Assisted Support Services

Winter 2008

• Leash Law Enforcement - Arboretum, Ottawa, ON; St. James Park and Hideaway Park, Toronto, ON 
• RDOC Acquires Canadian Canine Good Citizen Test™
• RDOC Bite Prevention Program Volunteers
• Discount for Service Animal Owners  www.wagpetshop.ca
• From Here to Eternity - re Eternal Companions Pet Memorial Centre
• They're Good Pet People - Francine Paradis and Maria Vila of Pet Valu in Manotick Mews, Ontario
• Volunteer Corner, by Julie More - re Kit Watson
• Winter and Your Dog, by Laureen Osborne

Fall 2008

• No Pets on Public Transit, by Candice O'Connell
• Guide to Grooming, by Laureen Osborne
• Pet Health Insurance Plan (PHIP) - Taking the Bite out of Pet Insurance  Legalese, by Kit Watson & MariLyse Dumas
• Rescue and Humane Education in Merida (a journal excerpt)  - Part II, by MariLyse Dumas
• Kudos to the National Capital Commission! - Biodegradable Bag Dispensers, RDOC Newsletter Receptacles
• RDOC Introduces Bite Prevention Program 
• Recognizing with Gratitude! - Responsible Dog Owners of Canada wishes to recognize and thank the race sponsors and donors at this year's Going to the Dogs Fundraiser. 
• Acknowledging Our Volunteers, by Julie More (re Going to the Dogs)

Summer 2008

• Merida Dogs (journal excerpt), by Marilyse Dumas
• Assistance Dog in Training, by Tyler More (with help from Julie, his Mom)
• Animal Communication, by Jennifer Steers
• Pets on Public Transit

Spring 2008

• Accessibility Of Persons With Disabilities With Service Animals In Canada, by Peter Platt
• Stoop and Scoop
• Hopeful Hearts Rescue,  By Roz Phelps
• Disc Doggin',  by Pat Nadarajah
   

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