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ISSUE #21
G O U V E S S H E L T E R C L U B P U B L I C A T I O N
PAWS FOR THOUGHT
JAN 2020
M o n t h l y m a g a z i n e f o r m e m b e r s o f G o u v e s S h e l t e r C l u b
HAPPY
NEW YEAR
2020!
New year and
new plans -
exciting news
coming!
How you can
really make a
difference in
2020
A dog is life,
not just for
Christmas
Winter care for
you pet

cont
ents
New shelter plans
Find out what our friend plans to build
during 2020!
How to speak Greek to your dog
Learn the most commonly used phrases
and start speaking Greek to you dog
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The Situation At The Shelter
The latest news on the situation of the
shelter!
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CAT CORNER
Cat Neutering Program
Update
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Fantastic
on GPS T
Member Offers
Offers exclusively for Gouves Shelter
Members.
Membership Update and Our Mission
Learn what we're trying to achieve and
our progress.
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MAKE A WARMING WINTER
STEW FOR YOUR POOCH!
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A DOG IS FO
JUST FOR C
How can you help this year?
Find out what are our next steps and how
you can make the new shelter a reality!
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Yappy Ever After
One of our old timers who found their
happy ever after last month!
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Our furry volunteer
NEW YEAR'S RES
YOUR PET
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Welcome!
Sign up for our
partnership with
Essential Foods to feed
your dogs and ours!
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We’re so happy to have you in
the Gouves Shelter Members
Club! You're support will make a
real difference.
Members only offer
racking devices!
R LIFE, NOT
HRISTMAS
OLUTIONS FOR
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WINTER CARE FOR YOUR
PETS
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EXPERT ADVICE ON FEARFUL
DOGS
The aim of the club is to build up a
regular income so that our
volunteers are able focus on the
well-being of the animals and the
long term improvement of our
facilities.
Anyone sponsoring one of our
dogs is automatically enrolled in
our Members Club, but it’s also
open to anyone else who can
contribute a monthly donation of 5
Euros.
In return, you receive our monthly
online magazine, packed full of
news and information from the
shelter, interesting articles and
members offers.
Because the magazine is created
by volunteers, we can guarantee
that 100% of the profit goes
directly to the monthly costs of the
shelter.
We have taken the first step
towards our goal of 1500
subscribers which would generate
an income of almost 7,000 Euros
per month.
From everyone at the shelter,
Thank You
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A NEW YEAR AND NEW PLANS
The new year of 2020 starts with exciting news as one of our
friends takes on a huge project to build new shelter in Malia!
We are extremely happy to tell
you all, that one of our
volunteers and a dear friend of
the shelter Vicky, will start a
huge project of building a new
shelter in Malia. This is great
news, as there are so many
unwanted and neglected
animals in the island and far
too few shelters to look after
them.
We hope that the new shelter
will be build during this year
and that with co-operation we
can reduce the amount of dogs
in Gouves, to provide even
better care for the animals we
have. We will be keeping our
fingers and paws crossed and
keep you all informed when we
hear news, because the plans
for the new shelter are
amazing and we hope that it
will become a reality soon!
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The new shelter will be
located in Malia and a
suitable land has already
been found. The plan is,
that the shelter will have
more open land for the
dogs to run around and
enjoy their stay.
Free run areas are
extremely useful in
shelters, as most times
there are way too few
volunteers to take care of
walks and needed exercise.
It can also give the dogs a
chance to socialize and play
more, because with more
room there is also more
possibilities. We are also
extremely excited about
their plans for puppies and
we can't wait to see the new
shelter, that is a dream for
most of, come to life and
help the ones that need it
the most.
Thank you Vicky for taking
on this project and we hope
you will be more successful
than anyone can imagine!
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H o w t o s p e e k G r e e k
t o y o u r
r e s c u e d o g
We had some excellent ideas for the magazine from our
followers and one of them was a Greek - English dictionary for
those of you, who have either rescued a Greekie, or who just
want to impress their friends by speaking Greek to their furry
family members. We have gathered the most common phrases
to a list, so all you have to do is to practise!
If you already have a Greek rescue, you might be surprised to
see how they react to the commands, they can actually
remember them or then they will just look at you with round
eyes and think their moms gone crazy! Pronouncing these words
can be difficult and you might want to check you some tutorial
videos on how to do it correctly, if you are wondering!
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Ella - Come
Katse - Sit
Kato - Down
Ohi - No
Bravo - good
Orea skilos - Good/beautiful dog
Stamata - Stop it
Agapi mou - My love
Wait - Perimene
Out - Exo
Please do remember, that dogs care very little about what
language you speak to them. They will get used to anything!
Your tone of voice tells so much more to the animal than any
word ever could, so please keep your voice gentle and nice,
especially with more timid dogs. Also a hint for those with more
stubborn furry friends, if you start training your commands with
a strict and loud voice, you will need to shout rather loudly to
get them to obey if there is something interesting going on. It's
far better to start with a gentle tone and only use loud
commands if absolutely necessary!
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Introducing our canine volunteer!
Not all of our volunteers have two legs, some of them
have 4 furry ones! Meet Reina, a German Shepherd girl
who fostered about 150 puppies and kittens, and helped
many other shelter dogs be more social and learn house
rules.
Reina always knew what she wanted to be, she wanted to be a
mom. She would rush to any puppy she would see on walks and
start to pamper them immediately, washing them, protecting
them and cuddling next to them. All she wanted was to take
care of them and her dream came a reality in 2015 when she
moved to Greece with her owner.
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They started to foster puppies and Reinas world was turned upside
down. Suddenly she could take care of puppies all the time and she
would even take on kittens, it made no difference to her. She
would spend her days caring for the little ones, teaching them how
to become well behaved dogs and protecting them from the
dangers that lurked outside. If the puppy or kitten was afraid, she
would gently go next to them or bring them toys, trying to courage
them to explore. If the puppy was too curious, she was quick to
intervene and carry them back inside for safety. If the puppies got
tired on walks, she would carry them on her back pack and when it
was time to go to sleep, she would make sure they were all curled
up in a big pile of furry.
Reina even started to rescue every kitten and puppy she could find
wondering alone. More than once she carried an injured kitten to
her owner on a walk, her eyes saying "This one will come with us"
Reina is just one example of
many pets, that help rescue
animals get another
chance. We know there are
many other dogs and cats
that would love to have a
furry friend or two and if
the owner can not own
another dog, maybe they
could consider fostering?
Fostering will help save
lives and even though it
will be difficult to see the
foster animals leave to
their forever families,
there is always another one
waiting to be rescued.
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THE SHELTER NUMBERS
-More than 400 dogs adopted last year!
- More than 20 dogs rescued last month
- More than 10 emergency treatments at the vet
- More than 16 dogs adopted last month
- 200 dogs and 200 cats fed and taken care of, every single day!
SHELTER
Wintertime is always especially
hard on the stray animals and
shelters alike. Cold weather, heavy
rain and short days make working
at the shelter much more difficult.
The poor animals on the streets
have a lot more to worry about.
Poor visibility in the roads leads to
more accidents and puppies, old
dogs and injured dogs find it hard
to survive in the weather.
WINTER CHALLENGES
blow this month, as one of our dogs
passed away. Maddy, who had been
at the shelter for about two years,
had been diagnosed with
Leishmaniosis but appeared to be
coping with it will on medication,
until. Unfortunately the cold
weather did not help her already
fragile body and she passed away
after fighting for her life for seven
days at the vets.
Thankfully the winter in Crete lasts
only few months and the start of a
new year is also a sign that spring
is not too far. Slowly the weather
will start to get better and the work
gets a bit easier. Until then, we will
do everything we can to keep our
animals safe and warm, help as
many strays and continue to work
with the vets to give emergency
treatment to the ones that need it.
Unfortunately we had one huge
We will miss our little girl dearly.
She was the joy of the shelter,
always greeting everyone with an
open heart and a wagging tail. We
only wish we could have found her
a hom.
However, we cannot dwell on sad
news - and as you may know, we
did manage to re-home more than
400 dogs last year. Let's hope 2020
is even better!
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'A dog is for life, not
just for Christmas'
If you live in the UK, the chances are,
you are familiar with that phrase -
and if you're not, we're pretty sure
you'll agree with it as much as we do.
We know that dogs are a lot of work,
and not just things to buy on a whim,
right?
Unfortunately, it's a sad fact that
many people don't see it this way as
an investigation by UK charity Dogs
Trust - who wrote that iconic phrase
in 1978 – found out.
In just two branches of the rescue
charity in Scotland, 703 people
wanted to abandon their pet in the
weeks just after Christmas in 2016.
Across the UK, this number was a
staggering 3596 - and the charity was
receiving an average of about one
phone call every five minutes.
Many of these dogs were brand new
additions to the family, bought
impulsively, or after barely any
research.
The reasons why the poor pooches
were being abandoned were also
noted and many of them are
completely ridiculous, revealing the
'carefree attitude' that many people
seem to have about caring for a pet.
Here are some of the worst reasons
given to the charity by people wanting
to give up their dog:
1. I won a free holiday and I couldn’t
take my dogs with me
2. I’m a vegetarian but he always
wanted to eat meat
3. I got him as a secret Santa present
4. She was too friendly and wanted to
greet every dog and human we met
on a walk
5. He was panting too much
6. He didn’t like it when we played
dress up
7. She sleeps in her own bed all
night – I thought she would want to
sleep in my bed
Hard to believe - but these are true -
and all of these reasons show that
those people did little to no research
about having a pet dog.
Every dog irresponsibly bought or
adopted, and then given up, means
that another dog in need loses a place
at a shelter.
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Gouves Animal Shelter is of course, a
no-kill shelter and always will be, but
we know that it is expensive to look
after abandoned dogs, which is why
many shelters are not no-kill; they
simply can't afford to keep dogs that
won't be easily adopted because so
many animals are abandoned.
Shockingly, the Dogs Trust
investigation also found that:
20% of dog owners spend less than
two weeks researching before
buying/adopting a dog and 1 in 5
people confessed to buying a dog
simply because it was a cute
accessory.
1 in 10 people admit to buying or
receiving a dog as a Christmas gift.
Different dogs and different breeds
all have different needs, as Game of
Thrones fans discovered after they
flocked to buy, and then abandon,
Huskies when they proved to be highmaintenance,
needy animals.
Whether you are buying or adopting a
dog, it is something that must be
done after much research and
consideration.
As you may have read, we re-homed
over 400 dogs last year - thanks to
supporters like you.
For the dogs that we re-home, we
always do a home check and we have
to be certain that the dog is going to a
home which will be theirs forever -
and never 'just for Christmas.'
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DOGGIE BEEF STEW
On a cold winter's night what's better than a warming beef stew?
Here's one to try for your best friend:
Ingredients
1 cup beef
3 medium Potatoes
3 medium carrots
2 pcscelery sticks
4 cupchicken stock
2 tbspvegetable oil
Method
Peel the potatoes and carrots and cut into small slices. Next, brown
the meat by shallow frying it in the large saucepan on medium heat.
Add chicken stock once the beef is nice brown, and let it boil.
Cover the pan with a lid and leave it for 40 to 45 minutes.
Then add all the vegetables to the pan, and simmer it for another 45
minutes without the lid.
Let it cool at room temperature until it's ready to serve to your
pooch - who by this time, will no doubt be drooling from the smell
in the kitchen!
Store remaining stews in the fridge for up to five days.
The best thing about
this recipe is that it
is easy to make and
offers a good
amount of nutrition
to your lovely pup.
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MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
We ended 2019 with just under 100 members so we're still not
getting close the our ultimate aim which was to reach 1500
members to enable us to meet the monthly running costs from
the club.
Having said that, we are over the moon about the achievements
we have made so far - and to date, the funds raised with the
club have been used to meet vets bills. The bills are for both
regular care and medication for our resident dogs and cats, as
well as for emergency cases such as when a dog is rescued
after being hit by a car.
Now, with the chance of a new shelter being built this year, we
hope to gain more members in order to help us to meet the
costs such as material, equipment and labour.
Thank you for your continued support. Together we can make a
difference.
OUR MISSION
The long term goal of any animal shelter should be to close
down. Our dream is to live in a world where all pets have
responsible owners who neuter them, so that one day there will
be no more strays.
We believe that the key lies in educating the current and the
next generation of pet owners, and in neutering programs.
Until we reach that goal, our aim is to be financially secure
enough to help every sick or injured animal that finds its way to
us, to provide the best care possible to all animals at the
shelter and to find good homes for them as quickly as possible.
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CAT
CORNER
Cat neutering program with
Argos Animal Rescue
In our last issue we shared our plans for cat neutering project in
Piskopiano village, close to Hersonissos. Christmas time was very
busy for both Argos Animal Rescue and us, so the discussion was
postponed until the beginning of this year.
We will start the project with approximately 2 cats per week,
depending how easy it is to catch them. During the winter cats
don’t have that much food from tourists in the village, so they rely
even more on the few big-hearted locals.
Our friend Linda will start taking cats from the colony to the vet in
mid-January. We will co-operate with vet Yiannis in Stalis, and all
the bills will go directly to Argos. This way the system stays nice
and simple. The vet will also check for the cat’s overall health to
make sure they can manage life on the streets.
It’s not ideal to release the cats back on the streets, but the sad
truth is that not all stray cats can find homes. If the cats are
generally healthy there is usually no other option except letting
them go, but after they have been sterilized they won’t continue to
add to the strays problem and no new kittens are born to suffer.
In the next magazine we will update you more on how the project
is working!
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Winter care for
dogs
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During the winter months, we have
to take extra care of the dogs at
the shelter as it also gets cold in
Crete. We provide warm blankets
and coats as much as possible and
ensure that all kennels are water
tight.
Here's some tips for you to help
keep your dogs happy and healthy
during cold weather:
Keep them inside! Although some
breeds, such as huskies, are more
tolerant to cold temperatures, no
pets should be left outside in for
long periods of time.
Ensure your dog is visible in the
dark with a flashing colar or highvis
jacket
Make sure your dog is
microchipped and the chip details
are up to date.
Beware of the snow! Snow is fun
but keep your dog on a lead as
snow can be unusual and exciting
for dogs. Ice and snow can make
him lose his scent, so never let
your dog wander into the snow
unless he knows his way back.
Keep anti-freeze out of reach and
mop up any spillage - it's
poisoness!
Fleas and Ticks: Ensure you stay on
top of flea and tick treatments
throughout the winter. It's a myth
that they can't survive cold winters.

Paw Care: Wipe paws, legs and
tummies after walks. Grit and
dampness irritate the skin.
If your dog has furry feet, trim the
fur that grows between his pads to
prevent ice build up.
Rub an all natural paw salve on to
help soothe dry, cracked pads.
Consider using booties to protect
your dogs paws - guaranteed to
make you laugh when you put them
on!
Keep them warm: Get them a coat
and provide thicker bedding in the
home.
Fuel them: Give your pet plenty of
food and water during the winter -
because keeping warm outdoors
takes energy.
Look out for toxic plants such as
holly, mistletoe and poinsettias.
Groom with care.
Grooming: If your dog's coat needs
grooming, make sure you don't
shave down to the skin during the
winter.
Leaving dogs in cars. We all know
not to do it the summer - but
remember, cold temperatues can be
equally as dangerous for your dog.
Maintain exercise. Cold weather
can aggravate existing medical
conditions such as arthritis, so it's
important to maintain a regular
exercise routine to keep the blood
flowing and naturally heat up your
dog's body - even when you don't
really fancy it!
And what can you do for other
animals?
If you see a dog out in the cold
without proper shelter, contact your
local law enforcement or animal
protection charity. In many
countries, animal neglect is a crime.
Dogs left in extreme temperatures
especially without food and shelter
are at risk of hypothermia, frostbite
and even death.
Before starting your car, bang on
the hood or honk the horn to ward
off cats or wildlife that may be
attracted to a warm engine.

HOW CAN YOU HELP U
We expect this year to be as challenging as the last one. The
endless amount of animals abandoned to the streets will cause a
lot of emergency trips to the vets and even more volunteers to
guarantee, each animal is looked after.
We can not do this alone and thankfully we have been fortunate
enough to have all of you as our support group so far. Your visits
to the shelter, donations and of course encouraging words give
us all a boost to continue and gives hope to our animals - there
are people all over the world who care about what happens to
them!
We have listed some ways that you can help us the most this
year and what ever you can do to help us, we will be forever
grateful.
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S THIS YEAR?
1. Collect funds
The most obvious thing we will need is of course money! It will take
a lot of funds to provide for the animals in our care. We will try to e
more organized this year, so we can provide you with photos and
info on the food supplies, parasite treatments, emergency cases and
everything else your donations allows us to do!
2. Spread the word
The more people that know about us, the more it help. With a big
follower group we will also have more power to negotiate with the
municipality and all the other official resources to come up with
long lasting ways to limit the amount of abandoned animals.
3. Sponsor a dog
In order for the dog to have all it's daily needs covered, it will need
a sponsor. This donation will be used directly to the dog sponsored,
so we can give them food, worming and other parasite treatments
as is necessary.
5. Volunteer
If you are visiting Crete, please come and volunteer, we will need all
the help we can get! Of course you can volunteer from your country
too, we always need online help and that is just as valuable as time
spent walking the dogs, giving them attention and helping us to
clean the current shelter.
6. Adopt or foster
If you know anyone who is looking for a new dog, please guide them
towards us. We probably have many different animals that would be
perfect in that family. Or if you would like to open your home for
foster animals, that would be wonderful. By giving them a
temporary place to stay in, you can give them another chance in life!
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Fearful dogs: everything
you need to know
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Recognizing the signs of fear in
dogs is a great start for treating
their anxiety.
Just like humans, dogs can be
fearful, shy and anxious. Fear and
anxiety can be caused by many
different factors, but fearful
behavior in dogs is most often
caused by an early traumatic
experience - which is often the
case for rescue dogs.
Fear is a natural instinct that
protects us by heightening our
awareness of potential dangers.
Normal fears serve a protective
function and keep us safe and
secure by making us wary of any
potential threat that might come
our way. However, fear can also be
problematic in cases where it is so
severe, that it causes anxiety and/
or interferes with your normal life.
It’s important to note that anxiety
disorders can affect not only
humans, but dogs as well.
Extreme fear and anxiety can occur
in dogs for many different reasons.
For example, loud noises, storms,
fire, and unfamiliar people and
places could all trigger fear and
anxiety. Fears may also be caused
by bad experiences, such as trips to
the veterinarian or time spent in
boarding kennels.
Recognizing the signs of fear in
dogs
It is likely that your dog is
experiencing a fearful reaction if he
or she displays one or more of the
following telltale signs of fear in
dogs:
Shaking or pacing
Growling, barking, whining,
howling or excessive panting
Wide, open eyes and dilated
pupils
Tail tucked between legs
Head turned away from the cause
of fear
Ears facing sideways/backwards
Attempting to “escape” a room
or cage to the point of self-injury
Crouching, slinking, or moving
backwards

The 4 F’s of Fear
In general, it also helps to be
aware of the 4 F’s of Fear, which
may be observed in your dog’s
behavior:
Freezing
Fleeing
Fighting
Fooling around
By learning to identify these
patterns in your dog’s behavior,
you can more quickly determine if
your dog is frightened and take
the necessary steps to comfort
her.
Fearful dogs and aggressive
behavior
Destruction and escaping are
other behaviors often associated
with a scared dog. Fear is a major
cause of aggression in dogs and
this is often misunderstood, as
some people consider any signs
of aggression as “bad behavior”
which requires punishment.
Punishing dogs for fear-based
aggression will only make the dog
more fearful.
Of course, correcting a dog’s
behavior is important when he or
she become aggressive, but
punishment is not always the
proper method of dealing with it,
especially if you have a fearful
dog on your hands.
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What to do if your dog panics
Panic attacks are a symptom of anxiety disorders which usually occur
suddenly and without warning. There are no specific triggers so it’s quite
unpredictable. A dog panic attack normally lasts about 30 minutes. During
this time, the dog isn’t approachable. All you can do is try to be near him or
her and make sure that no one gets hurt by their fearful, and potentially
aggressive, behavior.
If you touch a dog during a panic attack, he may snap and bite. A leash is a
good way to protect your dog so that he or she feels close and secure with
you. In case a fearful dog manages to break free, a GPS tracking device for
your dog can be a lifesaver.
Treating panic and anxiety
To cope with a fearful dog’s panic or anxiety, it is first necessary to
understand the nature of their anxiety, as well as how your pet experiences
the anxiety both physically and emotionally.
By becoming more aware of what makes your dog fearful and how he is likely
to react to fearful stimuli, you’ll be better able to find solutions to help and
train your dog in spite of their panicked reactions.
Moreover, it’s important to keep in mind that every dog and reaction is
different; there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Find out what comforts your
dog in moments of fear — and what doesn’t. Treating a fearful dog requires a
lot of time, creativity, patience and empathy.
What to do if your dog runs away
If your dog runs away due to fear, do the following right away:
1. Inform your vet, the police, the local animal shelters and
your neighbors.
2. Inform the national pet register (where your pet is
registered).
3. Leave the garden and house door open in case your dog
manages to come back himself.
4. Consider making a Facebook post informing your friends
and family that the dog is lost so that they can also share it
with members of the wider community.
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Indoor Voice, Please
Our first instinct when our dogs take off
is to chase them and yell — we know
they could potentially run into danger,
and we want to avoid that at all costs.
The problem is, our dogs don’t
understand that. They only know that
we’re mad and we’re chasing after
them — which scares them, so they run
faster and farther.
Although you are thinking, ‘Oh no,
you’re going to die, you’re my dog and I
love you and I don’t want you to die!’
the dog is thinking, ‘Oh no, the longer
you chase me yelling, the farther I’m
running.’”
Using positive reinforcement means
more effective — and humane —
results.
If your dog does come to you, don’t use
that opportunity to scare him.
If you “sweet talk” him over, then start
yelling at him, your dog will learn that
he can’t trust you, no matter your tone.
Your dog needs to know that coming
when he is called is a rewarding
experience for him — not a scary one.
When your dog comes to you, praise
him like it’s the most amazing thing in
the universe. He’ll soon understand
that coming to you nets him what he
likes best — your affection.
Preventing your dog from
running away
Despite all of our loving precautions, it
is still possible that a scared dog could
escape from the house or without
knowing better, run away from his or
her parents. Even with a leash, safety
harness and training, you can’t be
100% sure that your dog won’t escape.
For that reason, a GPS tracker is
recommended for dogs who are prone
to fear and anxiety attacks. With a GPS
tracker, the dog can be found quickly,
preventing them from coming into
harm’s way.
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with your cellphone, and be at ease!
We only recommend things to our club members which we have tried
ourselves, and I can honestly say that since we got our tracker for our rescue
dog, Rozi, we have been so much more relaxed with her on walks. Even when
she catches the scent of something and disappears, we know we will find her
using the really user friendly app on our phones!
It even lets us see where she is when we're not at home - just to make sure
she's still there, and there's a handy buzzer you can activate to help locate
your dog when you can't see them.
Just go to tractive.com and use the voucher code GSCP15 to get your 15%
discount - and some peace of mind!

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New Year's resolutions
for you and your pet!
As a new year begins, many of us take the opportunity to set goals for the
months ahead. This year, consider your pets when making New Year’s
resolutions. Just like us, they could benefit from improvements to their
wellness routines, but they can’t make resolutions on their own.
Here are some New Year’s resolution ideas from experts that will help
promote a happier, healthier year for your four-legged friends.
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Perform a diet audit:
The New Year is the perfect time to
evaluate what, when and how much
your pet is eating. Use a measuring
cup to ensure that your pet is
receiving the proper amount of food
at every meal, rather than guessing.
More brain stimulation:
To easily engage your dog or cat,
spice up mealtime with gadgets
such as a puzzle feeder. Simply
switching up your meal delivery by
using a puzzle feeder you can easily
improve your pet’s life and
encourage good behavior.
Get more exercise:
There are many exercises you can
take up along with your dog such as
running, cycling and swimming and
they're good for both of you!
Make more friends:
Look for pack walks in your area,
where groups of dog owners meet
regularly to walk their dogs
together. It's a great way for you
both to make new friends and to
socialise your dog.
Schedule a health check:
If your pet appears to be healthy, it
may be tempting to skip that annual
veterinary appointment.
But regular wellness appointments
are crucial for ensuring that your pet
enjoys many happy and healthy
years.
From us all at Gouves, we wish
you and your pets a very happy
and healthy 2020!

YAPPY EVER AFTER
After waiting at the shelter for
astonishing 3 years, our Liza
has finally found a forever
home!
This was truly a Christmas
miracle for her and to
everyone at the shelter.
Despite her amazing and kind
personality, nobody had shown
her any interest until now and
finally this big and loving girl
can have the life she deserves.
Thank you to her new family,
we know she will love you with
all her heart!

THANK YOU
FOR YOUR
SUPPORT
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