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Ark Animal Tracks March 2010

Diana Guerrero’s Ark Animal Tracks March 2010
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Volume 8, Number 3
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March News & Tips
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IN THIS ISSUE
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1. Tales from the Trips (Latest News)
2. Discussion for the Month
3. Monthly Roundup
4. Schedule of Upcoming Events & Appearances
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1. Tales from the Trips (Latest News)
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I just finished digging out from another snow storm. Some of the locals are complaining but I happen to think it is a great thing.

It has been a long time since we had a decent winter around here and the lake level will be high and it won’t be long before the trout start making their way up Grout Creek in an effort to spawn.

You probably heard about Dawn Brancheau, the killer whale trainer who was killed by Tilikum the Sea World orca.

It is such a tragedy and I hate to say it but that type of accident is simply an occupational hazard of a wild animal career.

If you missed my commentaries on the killer whale incident, I have posted them both on my media website and at https://www.arkanimals.com.

The links to the direct articles are listed below along with the tribute video shown on the day the killer whale shows resumed.

This incident is causing a lot of emotional debate over the issue of animals in captivity. The good thing is that everyone is concerned for the animal but the bad thing is that most people have no idea about the complexities involved with some of the suggestions being made.

I have been pondering this issues and should have an extensive commentary about it sometime this month and have posted a poll for you to vote to make your voice heard.

My hope is that we can all learn from this and make improvements in protocols and not forget what happened to the last captive killer whale (Keiko) that was released to the wild with dismal results.

Unless you understand the issues surrounding such matters it seems like a good idea but it isn’t always the reality of the situation.

The public demands around the release of Keiko were a death sentence that saddened me greatly.

Anyway, I hope to be able to share some of my insights and the complexities of these issues but it is going to take a while to write!

Also, the Maule, Chile earthquake should remind you to implement those tips and strategies I outlined in the animal disaster guide and I was glad that I wrote about Haiti last month.

It is likely that The Animal Relief Coalition will expand their efforts. If you missed that newsletter, it is online in the archives (see links below) and the Animal Relief Agencies that are involved are listed here:

==>>http://animalsindisasters.typepad.com/wspa/arch-members.html

Thanks again for your support and I hope you find the recent changes to you liking.

Happy Tails to You & Yours,
Diana L Guerrero
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2. Discussion for the Month
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Thanks to those who sent in their entries to the contest to win their dogs a dinner.

It was a tough choice to pick only three but the winners are:

Ali Golden Spleen and her dachshund, Sadie
Ali celebrates with Sadie but also does so by fostering senior dogs. She runs the blog at http://www.muttville.org and organize their adoption events.

Su Humphrey & her yellow labs, Valentino & Princess
Su rescued two yellow labs, Valentino (who is blind) and Princess when the two dogs were casualties of the foreclosure crisis. She says, “It is a constant love fest here at my house.”

Betty Petrich
Betty’s dog Lucky (a maltese) sadly crossed the Rainbow Bridge not too long ago. She celebrated him every day of his life and today honors his memory through monthly donations to the SPCA & recently organized a fundraiser whose proceeds went to a local dog rescue.
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3. Article Round Up
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Below are the articles I have written since the last newsletter. Just click in to visit the articles of your choice and feel free to use the “tell a friend” link at the end of each post to email your friend the article link or to bookmark your favorite posts.

Most of you have said you don’t want daily notifications about the new content on the web which is why I include the list here but my new service will send you a list twice a month now to keep you on top of things.

If you want immediate notification, I’d suggest visiting http://www.ArkAnimals.Com so you can sign up for the RSS feed. Directions are on the website and you won’t miss a thing!

We are currently overhauling all my websites and you’ll be seeing some more changes.

February 2010
Captive Orcas: Take the Poll

Dawn Brancheau Killer Whale Trainer Tribute Video

Animal Disasters This Week

Animal Careers & Occupational Hazards

Animal Careers: Same Mistakes Different Day

Win Your Dogs Dinner!

Animal Training is Like Piano Playing

Dog Training Gone Bad?

Conservation Marketing for Valentine’s Day

Animal Training Sense or Senseless

Animal Training Career Risks: Emotional Attachment

Animal Career Dreams?

What is Pet Parenting?

Ark Animal Tracks February

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4. Schedule of Upcoming Events & Appearances
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My calendar is now live online at https://www.arkanimals.com/calendar/

Thanks for your continued support and suggestions
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Blog Posted March 2, 2010 at 6:01 am

Ark Animal Tracks February

Diana Guerrero’s Ark Animal Tracks February 2010
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Volume 8, Number 2
Publisher: Guerrero Ink
Online: http://www.guerreroink.com
Copyright © 2010 Diana L. Guerrero. All rights reserved.
Content may not be reproduced without permission.
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February News & Tips
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IN THIS ISSUE
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1. Tales from the Trips (Latest News)
2. Discussion for the Month
3. Monthly Roundup
4. Schedule of Upcoming Events & Appearances
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1. Tales from the Trips (Latest News)
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Another month has arrived and I hope that you are enjoying the changes to the blogs and being on the new list.

Changing my editorial calendar has made my life a lot easier and will hopefully make it more enjoyable for you as each list is targeted to a specific topic.

If you have already been through the email series and need us to move you to another point in the series, please just email support so we can handle that for you.

Just a reminder, if you find a broken link or are having trouble downloading something, please check to see that you clear your cookie cache in the browser and allow cookies from the website. If you still have problems, make sure you send the URL so we can check it out.

Thanks to those of you who sent in your tips and hints to going green. I have them saved and hope to use them in the future. It is so great when you share your ideas and unique views.

Now you might have heard about the big storm that hit this area. It was almost seven days of heavy snowfall and I had to head out every 3-4 hours just to keep the path clear up to the road.

The roads were thigh deep in snow as our road crews worked to keep the main highways open so we could get supplies. Most people were stuck at home for four to six days.

The valley ran out of fuel and food. Many people were out of electricity which meant that they could not pump water (or fuel when we had some), did not have a heat source, and other challenges.

Of course, I was fine but even though I have dial-up for Internet access, when all the phone lines and cell transponders went down, we were all out of communication.

People were having trouble with their pets not wanting to toilet outside. They had to dig pathways out for them. Most had enough pet food but this was a good reminder about emergency preparedness.

So, if you have not downloaded the Animal Disaster Preparedness Guide, you should sign up to the Ark Animal list to get it.

==>>Just visit https://www.arkanimals.com/resources

Ark Animals will focus more on animal training and behavior but also will share pet parenting tips and animal career tips.

Unfortunately (or fortunately) due to budget constraints, the production crew did not fly me out to New York. I have to say that I was glad because it was storming heavily there and then the next week it was storming heavily here—and it would not have been much fun to travel in such conditions.

Everything works out for the best!

I will also be spending time working on the new book and the new online course I’ve been promising you for so long.

Thanks again for your support and I hope you find the recent changes to you liking.

Happy Tails to You & Yours,
Diana L Guerrero
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2. Discussion for the Month
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So on the topic of animal disaster preparedness you might be wondering what is happening with the animals in Haiti.

The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), along with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), organized the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH).

This pulls together the various animal welfare organizations interested in helping animals of Haiti so they can work together and take cooperative action for maximum impact.

Believe it or not, on most disaster fronts you do have to have a memorandum of understanding to actually get in to work in many areas–or have permission to work in a disaster zone. When you get into the international arena, it can get more complicated.
Plus disaster areas have people in dire straits who do not have the same standards of animal care (or views of animals) as those living in more affluent areas.

The Haiti government claimed that only 100,000 Haitian dogs (from an estimated population of 500,000) were vaccinated against rabies last year so that is one problem that is being addressed.

Complicating matters further is the fact that the Haitian government lacks sufficient medicines and vaccines to protect livestock against common illnesses, such as anthrax and pig cholera.

Sanitation and other issues really escalate risk levels and so teams working in the area have a very big challenge.

The Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH) is made up of 19 organizations working together in Haiti and you can learn more about what organizations are involved and donate here:

==>>Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH)

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3. Article Round Up
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Below are the articles I have written since the last newsletter. Just click in to visit the articles of your choice and feel free to use the “tell a friend” link at the end of each post to email your friend the article link or to bookmark your favorite posts.

Most of you have said you don’t want daily notifications about the new content on the web which is why I include the list here but my new service will send you a list once or twice a month now to keep you on top of things.

If you want immediate notification, I’d suggest visiting the top right of this blog so you can sign up for the RSS feed.

We are currently overhauling all my websites and you’ll be seeing some more changes.

January 2010
Why Do Animal Trainers Train?

Advanced Inquiry Graduate Program Available

Dog Shock Collar Video

Are You A Complaint Animal Training Client?

Trailer Loading Clicker Training Video

How Do You Know If Your Pet Enjoys Training?

Canine Studies Diploma Course Online

Pro or Con Cesar Millan