Travelling tips for man's best friend THINKING about tak- ing a road trip with Fido this spring? There’s lots you can do to make it as casy and: comfort- able for your pooch as possi- ble. Here are some tips from . Bh: is important that your pet have PD tags on at all times. aot al Cats Adult cats. We have lots of cats, different ages and colours. Friendly and toveable. Please consider temporary fostering / of a homeless cat. “ ANIMAL ADVOCATES Ensure the tag includes your home number and address. 2 Get your dog ready to trav- ef by car by taking a series of shorter Uips before taking a long one. B Before driving, feed your pooch lightly before begin- ning the tip, about one third of his normal amount. Save Mugsey 8 yrs old, domestic long hair neutered mare. Handsome, protective, agile cat, eager for a good loving home. Enjoys sleeping on a window sill, observing the world. PETS IN NEED It's so great to ge break from over today! the remainder and teed it once you've reached vour destina- tien, M@ Never let your pet ride unrestrained in the back of a truck. Mi Take breaks at Jeast every three hours to allow your pet toe cand relieve itself. @ Don't allow your pet to run loose at rest areas. A pet can become lost, run into traffic, or get involved in a fight with another animal. @ Never leave your pet unat- tended in the car for any amount of time. Most of all, enjoy your trip! -+ Deana Lancaster se-considértemporary fosterin iN Pn x, 929-0663 ~. Or kag Visit our web site at www.planetdogs.cor you seen this Bizan Hound fost on Bowen W Island Jan | Och ia the snow. My : farnily misses me! Short hair, red & white chesc. Tattoo a TTXJEl3. REWARD! £94-947-2585 or 987-6267 PETS Sunday, March 5, 2000 —- North Shore News - 35 Personality will improve From page 34 dog will be anxious to find the next treat. Step 2: At your second start point, with your dog in a sit, give the search com- mand. Point in the direction of the next treat. Drap your leash and allow your dog to move away from you towards the treat. Follow your dog as it moves out, but position yourself so that your body prevents your dog from get- “GAGE ting any other treats, except the one you directed it 16 tind. If your dog, goes past the treat, walk ap to the fandmark, call your dog and point directly at the treat. Once the treat is found, place your dog ina sit, take the leash and praise your dog. Do exactly the same thing for the third and fourth land- marks. For the final landmark, repeat Step 1, and end with an easy find. ‘i Keefer Domestic short hair, spay fernals. Easy going young female with a nice dispo- sition. | get along with people and other cats. I'm not finicky about food. PETS IN NEED Each week you can gradv- ally increase the distance the teats are tossed, but always end on an easy find. And cach week you will see a marked improvement in your dog’s personality. —~ Joan is the owner of Sierra K9 Training Academy. E-mail her for advice or train- ing at . Or contact her throught the North Shore News. Comments in the form of # letter to the editor are welcome. Merlin 5 yr mate stray or runaway with special needs. Extremely foving, has had rough fife. Needs permanent or foster home. BIAW will provide food & vet care. BOWEN !S. ANIMAL WATCH NORTH SHORE Pet Foods & Accessories New Owners, Suzanna & James Chun invite you to their March 5-11 ~ ALL ACCESSORIES 20% OFF * SELECTED ITEMS 40% OFF North Shore Pet Food and Accessories 1264 Marine Drive, North Vancouver « Pemberton Plaza 988-215