Lieu the Panderer

Letter sent to California Senator Ted Lieu today.

How hypocritical that Senator Lieu would oppose hunting with hounds due to his misguided and mistaken opinion that it's cruel to the dogs and/or the bears, yet defend shark finning because of supposed racial connections. I don't care what kind of soup people wish to consume. What is horrific is the way shark fins are obtained. I assumed Senator Lieu isn't concerned about living sharks having their fins amputated, after which their finless bodies are thrown back into the water to drown.


As for SB 1221, it seems to me to be an abuse of power for our legislators to step in regarding policies which come under the purview of California Fish and Game Commission, policies which are determined by science and logic, and by experts on the subject. It is not appropriate for senators and other public officials to make decisions based on input from avowed anti-hunting extremist groups such as the HSUS, decisions that will likely result in harm t o the animals involved. The use of dogs to tree animals that pose a danger to humans is an efficient and humane method of wildlife management, and the California Fish and Game Commission is the appropriate agency to make determinations regarding such methods.

As for the abhorrent cruelty to sharks involved in the finning process, using racial preferences as an excuse for such behavior is spurious and deceptive. I have no objection to shark FISHING, only to the mutilation of live animals in shark FINNING.

By the way, I doubt if the Chinese emperors who so valued shark fin soup were aware that it has a high concentration of a BMAA neurotoxin, which can cause neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and ALS, in humans. If Senator Lieu really cares about the races he purports to be defending, perhaps he should pass that message along to them.

Carole Raschella

Sessions, Advice via email for National and International Clients - Dog Training, Puppy Training, Behaviour Modification, Nutrition, Health

• Training;
• Behaviour Modification;
• Rehabilitation;
• Nutrition;
• Health

Sessions via email Nationally & Internationally  

This service is perfect for those who do not reside within my in-person servicearea and would like to have guidance on:

• Training;
• Behavioural issues (for examples, see below); 

• Anxiety or over-excitement and/or motion sickness in vehicles; 
• Barking; 
• Begging for Food, Food Surfing (tables, counters, from children, etc.) 
• Bolting out your door; 
• Chasing your cats, and other small animals; 
• Chewing/ biting your hands, feet, clothing etc.; 
• Crate Training; 
• Dog-to-Dog Aggressive-reactive Behaviour; 
• Dog-to-People Aggressive-reactive Behaviour; 
• Fear of People, Places and Things; 
• Food Aggressive-Reactive Behaviour; 
• Grief; 
• Unwanted Guarding Behaviour of people, places and things; 
• Inability to Settle-down (calm) and Relax…’hyper activity’; 
• Inappropriate Behaviour with Guests; 
• Obsessive Behaviour, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); 
• Marking in the House;
• Poor Leash-walking habits (pulling, weaving, flopping);  
• Separation Anxiety; 
• Etc.
• Nutrition/Health.

If you would like to know more about my methods and philosophy on working with dogs and their people you can read more here.

To Engage My E-mail Session Service

Simply follow the steps below in the order of listing:

1. Contact me via email at ottawavalleydogwhisperer@gmail.com with your request/description of your situation;
2. Once I have received your request, I will let you know if I can be of help;  
3. Once I have confirmed that I can assist you resolving the issue at hand, you will need to let me know how you will be paying for the email consultation service; 

o   I Offer Two *Payment Methods for my National and International Clients’ Convenience...

•  E-mail Money Transfer, and; 
•  Credit Card via Paypal.

• If you want to pay via Paypal I will send you an invoice;
• If you want to pay via email money transfer I will send you a password and you can then proceed with transfer payment; 
• Payment must be made prior to provision of my advisory services.

4.   If applicable, you may choose to attach, to your email - a video of your dog’s behaviour and I will review that along with your request and written description of what you are experiencing with your dog.

E-mail Consultation, Session Cost

30 minutes - $40.00 (Canadian Funds)
60 Minutes - $80.00 (Canadian Funds)
*harmonized sales tax and Paypal fees (if applicable) will be added at time of invoicing

 

International/National Client Comments

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My two year old chihuahua Abbey has had severe car anxiety from the day we brought her home at 12 weeks. It was been miserable as we like to travel to see our kids and I also enjoy taking my two chihuahua's where ever I can. I tried everything, the spray, the tape, the jacket, strong tranquilizers and those did not even work! She always wanted to go but once in the car she would cry and whine non stop,,while her sister would just enjoy the ride and love the warm sun. I was miserable, Abbey was miserable and giving her drugs was not my idea of a solution as it is dangerous to give such a small dog these drugs. well I followed Karen's advice, I did everything she said, it did not happen overnight but all of a sudden I realized my car was quiet and I looked back and she was snuggled up with her sister enjoying her outing. We were at our wits end as this was going on for two years and to pay a sitter to come to the house is 100.00 a day so it made it very expensive when we could of taken her and we all would of been so much happier. I have referred Karen to many of my dog friends and they are all amazed at her gift of understanding the relationship between the owner and the dog. I knew it was something I was doing but just did not know how to fix it. When ever an issue comes up as dogs are like kids always learning or I am still learning this is where I find the answers. thank you Karen from Abbey and Maggie and especially mommy! We think you are the best dog trainer out there :)

Nancy Lucky

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Karen,

I have to thank you so much for you time! You are so great! And so fast! It shows that you are truly dedicated to the betterment of the dog It is such a warm feeling to know that there are people who think as you do in their approach to dog training. I have learned so much from your expertise! It just reiterates what I believe in. Dog training is my heart and soul and it's all about the dog! Please feel free to visit my web site. I would love to stay in contact with you.... maybe you could mentor me! Again thank you so much for you efforts. They are priceless!!!!!

Jeremy Majors

            Majors Academy Dog Training

Anti-hunting bill passed by California legislature

SB 1221 is on to the governor. Voting went mostly right down party lines; Democrats AYE Republicans NO. (Except turncoat Strickland, wonder how much $$$ the HSUS greased his palm with?)

Tell me again about how both parties are the same?

We need to BOOT these legislators OUT of office and for those who remain in power, they need to be cut back to part-time status.

UNOFFICIAL BALLOT
MEASURE: SB 1221
AUTHOR: Lieu
TOPIC: Mammals: use of dogs to pursue bears and bobc
DATE: 08/27/2012
LOCATION: SEN. FLOOR
MOTION: Unfinished Business SB1221 Lieu Concurrence
(AYES  22. NOES  13.)  (PASS)


AYES
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Alquist Calderon Corbett De León
DeSaulnier Evans Hancock Hernandez
Kehoe Leno Lieu Liu
Lowenthal Negrete McLeod Padilla Pavley
Price Simitian Steinberg Strickland
Vargas Yee


NOES
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Anderson Berryhill Blakeslee Cannella
Dutton Fuller Gaines Harman
Huff La Malfa Walters Wolk
Wright


NO VOTE RECORDED
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Correa Emmerson Rubio Runner
Wyland

Dog Training, Puppy Training, Behaviour Modification, Rehabilitation – Ottawa, Ottawa Area, Outaouais, Ottawa Valley

• Training;
• Behaviour Modification;
• Rehabilitation;
• Nutrition;
• Health;

All Breeds - from small to large including Pit Bulls
FOR PEOPLE WITH ONE OR MULTIPLE DOGS/PUPPIES

Dog and puppy training sessions with the Ottawa Valley Dog Whisperer - in your home, your yard, your neighborhood.  

Imparting Skills for a Lifetime
To be a well-adjusted, happy, healthy canine - dogs require life skills. Life skills are best imparted by one who can see and understand how each piece of knowledge dovetails into the next and can then share the knowledge with true understanding – physical and psychological to another. As intelligent, sensitive beings, dogs do not require domination nor treats to learn they simply require what they give to others: compassion, kindness, understanding, patience, will, persistence and awareness backed-up by calm-considered-confident and clear communication provided with consistency (physical communication, i.e. voice, body language must be truly consistent with emotional state).  Dogs rely on instinct and intuition; they actively and consciously use all of their senses. A dog will do exactly what you really ask them to do - my advantage and ability to observe, asses, address, coach and teach effectively relies on my capability to adopt and deploy the methods that are used by canines to teach and communicate with each other. Too many humans rely on man-made tools and conceits rather than leveraging the beauty and clarity of a dog’s way.

 
"In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semi-human. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog." -- Edward Hoagland

I provide one-on-one training with my clients and their puppies, teenage and adult dogs of all ages…one or multiple dogs. Whether you just want to bring your dog up right from the get go, or you have adopted a rescue dog with a past, or you are experiencing behavioural issues (i.e. anxious, obsessive or aggressive behaviours of all kinds) from low intensity to high intensity (‘over-threshold’, ‘red-zone’).  Perhaps your dog has been placed on doggie Prozac and deemed ‘hyperactive’...I have worked with many dogs labelled and drugged for being hyper – I remove the need for such drugs. Such dogs are hyper-sensitive and require structure, truly good communication and nutrition, not drugs.  Whatever the case I can resolve the behaviour. I have never failed a dog and it’s human. 

Full Boot Camp
I offer an all-encompassing ‘full boot camp’ session (in your home) where I will address everything – from physical to psychological to diet/health. A session is typically 4 hours but may extend up to five hours depending on the issues at hand. If you would like to understand what a full boot camp session at your home includes and my methods just email me (ottawavalleydogwhisperer@gmail.com) and I will send you the information. You can also read this for more information about my methods and what I cover in a full boot camp session.This type of session is invaluable as it addresses every aspect of daily life with your dog and ensures that your dog does not develop behavioural issues.

• Anxiety or over-excitement and/or motion sickness in vehicles; 
• Barking; 
• Begging for Food, Food Surfing (tables, counters, from children, etc.) 
• Bolting out your door; 
• Chasing your cats, and other small animals; 
• Chewing/ biting your hands, feet, clothing etc.; 
• Crate Training; 
• Dog-to-Dog Aggressive-reactive Behaviour; 
• Dog-to-People Aggressive-reactive Behaviour; 
• Fear of People, Places and Things; 
• Food Aggressive-Reactive Behaviour; 
• Grief; 
• Unwanted Guarding Behaviour of people, places and things; 
• Inability to Settle-down (calm) and Relax…’hyper activity’; 
• Inappropriate Behaviour with Guests; 
• Obsessive Behaviour, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); 
• Marking in the House;
• Poor Leash-walking habits (pulling, weaving, flopping);  
• Separation Anxiety; 
• etc.

Mini Boot Camp
 
1) Obedience Training for Puppies, and;
2) Refresher Session for Adult Dogs

1) Obedience Training for Puppies
I also offer one hour mini-boot-camp sessions (in your home) to address specific topics for puppy training…you can select from the following or make a special request to me:

• Learn and Master Sit-Down-Stay in one hour;
• Nail clipping, grooming and chemical-free all-natural alternatives for maintenance of ears, bathing etc.;
• Potty Training;
• Socialization and Manners with other Puppies/Dogs; 
• Socialization and Manners with other Animals (cats, rabbits, etc)
• Socialization and Manners around Children; 
• Socialization and Manners around Guests; 
• The Walk; 
• Whole Health Nutrition  
• understanding how to select good dog food;
• making your own dog food;
• selecting healthy treats;
•  alternate foods;
• losing and gaining weight;
• immune system health, fur and skin health, dental health, etc.;
• Cancer and disease prevention.

2) Refresher Session for Adult Dogs
This session is perfect for people who are introducing a new element into their dog's life, i.e...

• Adoption of a new dog/puppy into a home with existing dog(s);
• You have a new baby and want to make sure dog and baby's relationship is a good one;
• You have a minor issue that you have been unable to resolve (major issues must be addressed with a Full Boot-Camp Session);
• etc.

You have had a Full-Boot Camp Session and have mastered the resolution of all behaviors but would like some reinforcement to finesse/complete your leadership skills.

Session Cost 
*All-Encompassing Boot-Camp Session (4 to 5 hours) - $400.00
*Mini Boot Camp Session (1 hour)  - $175.00 
*note additional hours are purchasable at a discounted cost of $40.00/half hour and $80.00 hour while I am on-site at your home.
 
Fees above are as per my standard service area (i.e. Ottawa, Hull, Alymer, Barhaven, Arnprior, Bells Corners, Carp, Fitzroy, Orleans, Kanata, Renfrew, Stittsville, Manotick, Vars, etc.) 

If you reside in a further outlying area, depending on the exact location – I may need to add a km/time surcharge.

If you reside in another province or country I also provide a national and international consulting service via email.

I Offer Three Payment Methods for my Clients’ Convenience

1. Cash,
2. E-mail Money Transfer, and;
3. Credit Card via Paypal.

Session Bookings
Sessions can be booked on weekdays and weekends.

Pre-Assessment
I do not pre-assessments. As I work intuitively and can shift my methods and techniques on the fly to suit the individuals, I have no need to pre-assess. 90% of my clients have been to 2 or more trainers (who subsequently failed the dog and/or made the dogs issues worse). I am often the last resort between euthanasia and life – it is a responsibility that I take with the utmost seriousness and have never let a dog and its people down.  There are very few dogs that cannot be rehabilitated. 

 
My Methods
I do not force/dominance-train, nor do I treat-train as neither methods honor the intelligence or way of a dog.  If you would like to know more about my methods you can read more here. I do not use e-collars, prong/pinch collars, choke chains, haltis, etc. I teach my clients how to work without such devices.

I Teach/Train the human…
- To be aware of how their psychological/emotional state affects their dog;
- To understand how they are mis-communicating to their dog;
- To understand their dog; its body language, its reactions, its needs;
- To learn how to effectively communicate with their dog - including using less voice and instead
   more body language;
- To see when their dog is asking for direction;
- To provide leadership to their dog;
I coach and mentor the dog.

Session Follow-up
Post session I send my clients articles that reinforce what we went through in the session. My clients know that if they have a question that they can call or email me.

Working with dogs and their people is not just my ‘job’ – making sure your dog is healthy and happy is my passion…20 years experience living and working with dogs.

You can contact me at…

The Ottawa Valley Dog Whisperer
Karen Rosenfeld
office: 613-622-7958
cell:     613-293-3707
email: ottawavalleydogwhisperer@gmail.com
Visit my Website
Follow and Tweet Me
Like my Facebook Page 

I also offer National & International Consulting Services
For those people that do not live in the Ottawa Area, I do offer e-Consulting Services. I provide guidance (Dog Training, Puppy Training, Behaviour Modification, Nutrition, Health) to people both Nationally and Internationally.

Client Comments/Recommendations...

 

Hi Karen

Thank you once again for the great information and for your help with Floyd. These techniques are much better for us all. The techniques are working and oddly enough Floyd is responding very well with Rachelle. We are going to the cottage this weekend so we will be able to practice these techniques with Stella being around.

Thank you

I'll keep you posted on our development.

Roger

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Hi Karen,

I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed meeting you as well as our very informative day.  I am a visual person, so now when I look at your articles I know exactly what is expected of me and my dogs.  My husband too was very impressed.  Now, if and when I can get my two little darlings out of bed (they are completely exhausted with their first day at school) we will begin to work on all you have taught us.  I actually had to laugh at them earlier this morning.  I was packing to go the cottage and took out their leashes to pack them and usually they get so excited, but this time they only rolled over in their beds as if to say "not right now mommy" as they continued to sleep. 

Last night when we ate our supper, I wanted them to lie down away from the table, well they actually decided to lie just outside the kitchen in my hallway.  Tyke just stayed there but Benny actually did ask for permission to come into the kitchen when supper was over.  He's a pretty smart little guy....stubborn but smart.  He also asked permission to come on the couch later in the evening.  I am so-o-o impressed!!!  Tyke however was quite happy to just snooze in his bed.  He didn't even want to play with his treat ball....he was just pooped.  

Thank you again so much for your patience, time and advice.  We certainly appreciate it.

Sheila

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 Good morning Karen,

Toby is a different dog after the session we had with you! Thank you very much for sending this great information after the session....slowly reading through it....you have a good web site!!!

We are having great success with Toby, all thanks to you!!

Manuela

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Hi Karen,

I just wanted to thank you again for everything you've done to help us. You're such a beautiful and dedicated person. I was extremely pleased with the session and although it was a lot of information, I did learn a lot and it certainly built my confidence up. After work this morning, I took Nikita for a walk with the "let's do this" and "not giving a crap about her reaction or the other dog" attitude and it really helped. With my head high and back straight, we marched right by dogs and of course she reacted, but I kept her going and looked far ahead, and didn't let it bother me. It felt great to walk her this way and I look forward to seeing her transition into a more balanced dog. I'll keep you posted on her progress!

Thanks again!

Shawna

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Hi Karen, 

Thank you so much again for the session and for all of the info you sent! I'm starting my 2 weeks of vacation next week and will have more time to do some reading. Jazz is doing great! We ordered pizza Sunday night and when the doorbell rang she just looked at Ben &I, not a peep! We had her in a down stay and both went upstairs and she didn't move!! We are noticing a big difference in her already and are so proud of her. Our session with you was one of the best things we have ever done for her and OURSELVES! You are amazing!  Thanks again and jazz sends a big kiss back :)

Cheers

Jen & Ben

Sent from my iPhone

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My two year old chihuahua Abbey has had severe car anxiety from the day we brought her home at 12 weeks. It was been miserable as we like to travel to see our kids and I also enjoy taking my two chihuahua's where ever I can. I tried everything, the spray, the tape, the jacket, strong tranquilizers and those did not even work! She always wanted to go but once in the car she would cry and whine non stop,,while her sister would just enjoy the ride and love the warm sun. I was miserable, Abbey was miserable and giving her drugs was not my idea of a solution as it is dangerous to give such a small dog these drugs. well I followed Karen's advice, I did everything she said, it did not happen overnight but all of a sudden I realized my car was quiet and I looked back amd she was snuggled up with her sister enjoying her outing. We were at our wits end as this was going on for two years and to pay a sitter to come to the house is 100.00 a day so it made it very expensive when we could of taken her and we all would of been so much happier. I have referred Karen to many of my dog friends and they are all amazed at her gift of understanding the relationship between the owner and the dog. I knew it was something I was doing but just did not know how to fix it. When ever an issue comes up as dogs are like kids always learning or I am still learning this is where I find the answers. thank you Karen from Abbey and Maggie and especially mommy! We think you are the best dog trainer out there :)

Nancy Lucky

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Karen,

I have to thank you so much for you time! You are so great! And so fast! It shows that you are truly dedicated to the betterment of the dog It is such a warm feeling to know that there are people who think as you do in their approach to dog training. I have learned so much from your expertise! It just reiterates what I believe in. Dog training is my heart and soul and it's all about the dog! Please feel free to visit my web site. I would love to stay in contact with you.... maybe you could mentor me! Again thank you so much for you efforts. They are priceless!!!!!

Jeremy Majors

            Majors Academy Dog Training