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10/28/2026

If you take your dog anywhere, please be aware of local rules. When in doubt, use Google
We all need to do this , or ultimately dogs both leashed and off leashed dogs will be banned.
As a Scarborough resident who values the privilege of being able let my dogs run off leash, I feel the need to share my town info.

SHOCK COLLARS ARE NOT LEASHES.

Scarborough allows 2 off leash dogs in designated off leash areas , under voice control. If you have 3 or more dogs, all dogs must be leashed . This applies to some town land, Land Trust and Beaches.

Voice control means that your dogs do not go within 10 feet of people and dogs without consent, and when called they return immediately.

Exceptions
During Winter Beach hours all dogs must be leashed between 1-3.
Memorial Park is on leash only.
The beach in front of The Black Point Inn is private property, and it is a known area where coyote traps are placed.

I repeat
SHOCK COLLARS ARE NOT LEASHES.

10/27/2026

Brady and Chia went on a Sniffari today. Chia has a great recall- except this time of the year when the Chipmunks are preparing for winter. I swear they taunt her. I have learned to leash her so she doesn't practice not hearing me while she tries to dig them out of where ever they are hiding.
Fun for Chia, not fun for Nancy or Chipmunks.
We saw plenty of Chippies, on leash and a good time was had by all. Brady is not my dog, and he remains leashed, with a tracking collar, just in case.

10/27/2026

Celebrating my 9 years as a Certified Behavior Consultant, and the hours I pour into Continuing Education to keep my certification.
As a life long learner, I appreciate all the venues available to study behavior.
Finishing up CEUs, sparked ideas for some valuable and interesting new classes. Stay tuned!

10/26/2026

I took yellow collar out to my car to get Chia's input. Intros went extremely well, with both girls curious and respectful and somewhat boring, and adorable of course.
Boring is good!
Meet Riff! She will be coming home mid November.
Wish us luck! Riff is my very 1st puppy as an adult that I got at 8 wks.

10/22/2026

Brady the Standard Poodle is on a very strict diet, and I have been using the Lick Stick with him for various things . I smeared his prescription wet food on the Lick Stick to help him accustom to a Gentle Leader. I rarely recommend Gentle Leaders as many dogs find them aversive, but some dogs do really well, and he is very strong and very sensitive. Conditioning is going slow, and it will be a while before I attach a leash to it.
I am also using the Lick Stick with him because the treats that he can eat, are not very exciting.
Lastly, licking is relaxing for dog.

Do you have a small dog? Lick Sticks, or a wooden spoon, are much easier on your back and knees.

10/22/2026

This looks awesome! FMI visit their web site or page.
Facebook no longer allows business pages to post more than 2 links a month without paying.

10/21/2026

Let's add a little sunshine back on this page.
Please post a Fun Fall Photo.

10/20/2026

Congratulations to Smooth Collie Dustin who graduated from Foundation 1 today.
Christina posed him for some beautiful photos- but I got the epic blooper! You need to click it for full effect.
Dustin wants everyone to know that he aced learning to bow in class today.

10/20/2026

A 7 wk old baby was killed by the family Malinois in Livermore Falls, Maine. My heart goes out to the parents, family and their friends. This is tragic, and devastating and absolutely horrible.
Facebook no longer allows businesses to post more than 2 links a month without a paid subscription. I have reached my limit this month.

As usual commenters on line are both compassionate and ignorant.
A reminder that this is the time to be kind, and no family needs anyone to assign blame in a situation they know nothing about.

Putting on my Behavior Consultant hat for a minute in hopes that my very small outreach could possibly prevent a future tragedy.

Dog owners need to be aware of Predation, and Predatory Drift.
Predatory Drift is when a dog's prey drive is triggered by a noise or movement, and it can bring out injuries or death, usually to small dogs, babies, or very young children. This is usually brought on by social interaction, usually play. Something shifts.

Predatory Drift often suprises people, because the dogs have not shown prey drive at the other pets, dogs, babies or kids....until triggered.

I saw prey drive toward an infant with my own dog Beck when I babysat a grand baby. Everything was fine until the baby started making a squeaky type noise. Beck looked at the baby, the same way he looked at woodchucks. Beck killed woodchucks. I recognized it immediately, And I was sure to leash Beck with me , or crate him until the baby went home . Beck was a Cattle Dog mix. I don't have stats, but most of the cases I have heard of were Huskys. Predation, and Predatory Drift can happen with any breed.

The death of the baby is a tragedy. We don't know the facts, and it is cruel to the family to speculate. My post is for informational purposes only, to hopefully prevent a future incident.

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Photo of Beck

10/17/2026

New art in the Studio.
Perry, painted by Liz Jackson .
I treasure this gift, and I am trying it out here. It may ultimately end up back home.

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