Tailwaggers Dog Training

12/05/2024

Tonight's CGC testing will be postponed until December 30. See you then.

12/05/2024

Due to the weather concerns by many, more snow squalls happening & freezing temperatures tonight,

we will be postponing the last dog obedience class until Monday, December 30th.

This unfortunately is the only date remaining for the month).

I will try to make this up to you by offering you all a free night of training class for future use!

Merry Christmas!

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11/25/2024

Tonight's dog obedience class has been postponed due to unexpected personal issue. Next class is on 12/2!

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11/19/2024

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11/13/2024

10/25/2024

There are just a few more open spots for the upcoming basic obedience class starting on Monday, October 28th!

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10/17/2024

NEW class start date for the 5 week obedience class in Fairfield is 10/28th! To register: Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education
Waterville: (207) 873-5754 • Messalonskee: (207) 465-9134 or at: [email protected]

10/05/2024

Next available session starts Oct 21, 2024 at 6 pm

This beginner dog training class will give you the confidence and skills for you and your pup -- designed for the young and not so young!

Students work in small groups with several trainers assisting. You will receive a helpful manual and many topics will be covered including the commands taught such as walking on a loose leash, stay and come exercises as well as other techniques. We will also discuss any behavior concerns you may have. All dogs must remain leashed at all times. We cannot enroll any dogs displaying aggression for safety reasons.

After registration, you will receive forms from the Adult Education office to be completed before the class begins. Please print, read, sign, and bring the forms to class with you. Additionally, please bring proof of current vaccinations. There is a $125 material fee (cash or check only) due to the instructor on the first night of class.

NOTE: The first class, Monday, October 21, will be an Orientation and Information night for the two-legged family member/s only (no dogs on the first night, please)! The first night’s class time will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. After the first class, all following class meetings(Oct. 28, Nov. 11, Nov. 18, & Nov. 25) will meet from 6:00 PM - 7:00PM and will include dogs. There will be no class on Nov. 4 due to Election Day set up at the Community Center. There will be class on Nov. 11.

Limit 12 dogs. *Only ONE registration & payment is required per dog. Each dog registration includes up to two human companions in the class (minimum of one human companion required).

Waterville: (207) 873-5754 • Messalonskee: (207) 465-9134 • One Brooklyn Avenue, Waterville, ME 04901 (get directions) • [email protected] • © 2024

10/05/2024

Edit: Dr. Nichols let me know that they are now recommended IV lipids and hemodialysis for the brain melting kind of toxin. We have the ability to give IV lipids at emevc but you would have to travel to Boston for dialysis. This is very time sensitive but shown to save lives. Immediate decontamination, IV lipids then transfer to dialysis can be successful. One round of hemodialysis can cost over 3500 though so prevention is still the best advice we can give!

Are you closing up camp? Are you trying to keep out unwanted winter guests? Well before you do, make sure you know what poisons you are actually dealing with. Rats and mice are small mammals.... dogs and cats CAN be small to medium to large mammals. If you have your pets with you while you are closing up camp, then you need to take extra caution with rat bait.

There are several different types of rat bait. Each one has a specific mechanism of death AND some have antidotes while others do not. If you are purchasing rat poison to leave out, make sure you know what kind you are using. IF your pet ingests the toxin, it's very helpful to get the correct care.

There are three broad cateories: The bleed type vs the ruining your kidneys and making you bleed to death vs the brain melting type.

The bleeding kind:
-there are several different generations of this toxin
-this has an antidote!
-this does not lead to organ failure or death when caught early
-it can take 3 to 4 weeks to take effect after ingestion
-the newer ones are more potent and requires longer antidote treatment.
-this is the easiest type to treat.

The Ruining your kidneys and making you bleed to death type:
-No antidote availablel
- must act quickly to prevent damage
-requires several days of hospitalization, bloodwork and monitoring of the kidney values
- can lead to lifelong kidney issues.

The melting your brain kind:
-no antidote
-must eat large amounts to be fatal
-must act quickly to save your pet
-mild symptoms MIGHT reverse and go back to normal
-once there are seizures, it is always fatal

This means that based on the Active ingredient, the therapy and time you have to GET the therapy changes dramatically. If you elect to put out rat bait instead of using snap traps or other methods of rodent control, be sure to document the toxin you purchase in case of emergency.

How would I know if my dog or cat ate rat bait?
- wrappers or chewed on bar
-green blue vomit or p**p

These are often the obvious indicators. Sometimes a bloody nose or tremors or vomiting are the first signs.

If you are renting a rustic cabin, please ask the host if there is any history of rat poison. We've seen several families have to bring in their pets due to the surprise of green p**p on the second day of vacation.

Just be mindful that your pets are mammals too.

09/23/2024

No class this evening due to sickness. For class members, please let me know you have received this notice! Thanks!

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09/10/2024

A few spots still for this next class, Monday 9/16th.

Also Adult Ed class to start on October 21st in Fairfield. to register:

MMRACE, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education is your partner in the pursuit of educational and personal growth. Whether you're ready to return to school for your high school equivalency or diploma, explore new career paths, prepare for college, or connect with your community, MMRACE provides...

09/01/2024

Congrats! to my graduating class!

08/15/2024

On , we're sharing a few important reminders on the importance of microchips - such as:

➡ 1 in 3 family pets will get lost
➡ Microchipped dogs are more than twice as likely to be returned to their owners and microchipped cats are more than 20 times as likely to be returned to their owners

And remember - while microchips greatly increase the chances that pets will be reunited with their families if they are lost or stolen…a microchip only works if its registration information is accurate.

Visit avma.org/CheckTheChip to learn more.

08/03/2024