34 — Sunday, September 26, 1999 — North Shore News north shore news Question your motives for wanting a pet dog breeds for the right reasons, be it their history, intelligence or gregari- ous nature. Thev have also spent time to vet to know the breed and have made a commitment to share their life, pos- sioly for the next 18 years, with this dog. People like Linda and Ford who rescued Bear, their Roteweiller, from a lite of abuse and Bruce who placed his Border collie in fly ball and agili- ty classes. These people did nor make a spur-of-the-moment decision to get a dog. They have also taken great lengths to train their dogs and make them well-mannered, social family When considering any popular dog, a few questions should be asked first, such as: Why da P want this twpe of dog? Am f willing to devote the next 10 to 15 years to the care and training tnvelved? Thev should be answered honestly. Spend the time necessary to learn everything vou can about the dog. Don’t rush into it because if vou are unhappy, it is eventually the dog who suffers the most. — Joan Klucha ts the owner of Sierra K9 training ou the North Shore. With questions or for advice, con- tact ier by mail to the North Shere News or eomeail ber at . The News welcomes comments in letters to the edi- Human’s name: Drew Hollingsworth Pet's name and age: Abby. age 13 months. Abby is a German wire-haired pointer. Favourite activities: Abby loves to chase pheasants and ducks. She’s an excellent swimmer and enjoys taking boai rides and watching Drew fish. Favourite treat: She loves banes from the butcher. If you would like to appear with your pet in Pet Pause, please write to Terry Peters c/o the North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, 8.C., V7M 2H4. Or send 9-mail to members, ter, . Leatonnintaet oad karninemnyaesimnirenaanenammenayt ania enzal Sinciaire | | BILL COON PROJECT Friday October 1 &pm Tickets: °15 & §20 Capilano College Performing Aris Theatre Birch Euilding ° Info:990-7810 Come and Get It! Great saws. Great savings. Plus a FREE Weod-Pro™ Kit! Our Wood-Pro™ sale has $75” with selected STIHL begun! Which means right chain saws*. now is your best time to So don't wait) Come and buy a STIHL chain saw. The get the legendary German rugged 017 model is on engineering and quality sale for only $289", and that have made STIHL you can save up to $100° number one worldwide. off other top-selling STIHL : chain saws. Plus, for a limited time, get a FREE J STIHL Wood- Pro™ kit vatued at 4 warning signs of hearing loss: People seem to mumble more frequently. @ You hear but have frouble understunding the words in a conversation. ; ® You offen ask people fo repeat themselves. @ Your family complains that you play your TV or radio too loudly. *On selected models until November 30, 1999, or while supplies last. test =Beltone Helping the world hear better #217-1940 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver « 988-8013 #202-585 16 Ave., West Vancouver © 973-106) R Bring in this coupon and someone whose voice 1 you ace familiar with plus 1 penny and get a Beltone hearing evaluation. One of our trained hearing care specialists will conduct this thor- ough evaluation which will determine the degree of your toss, if any. HL No.1 worldwide, For full details and a FREE demonstration, come see us today! Arrow Equipment 1433 Pemberton Avenue North Vancouver, BC 987-9926 ORE ters WK Sm NNR ee mE Oe Oe wee eer ; DVA TAPS cards accepted