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Hi Julia. What tricks do you have for keeping busy bodies mentally stimulated in their enviroment? We have weims (even the 10 yr old acts like an onery pup still), gsd/chessie mix, lab, rottie/rhodie mix...We have interactive toys which encourage their independent play, but the weims & our gsd mix seem to need to more than that.
Also, if you have any tips on marking inside the house I would greatly appreciate that too. Have a great day!
Hi Daun, what a variety pack you have! Would love to see a photo of them. Please post to http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/BarkMagazine so other Bark fans can see them.
Thanks for the great questions! I have several favorite tricks for a multi-dog household. Traditional hide and seek is fun, but you can take it to a whole new level. Pick one of your dogs who has a solid stay, and s/he will be the one who hides. Encourage the rest of your pack to seek. Some of the best hiding places for the human are behind doors, the shower curtain, and inside a closet. I wouldn't recommend behind a shower curtain for the dog as the hidee because s/he could easily slip & hurt themselves in all the excitement once they're found.
My second fave trick is playing "Who has the fastest ...?" I'll round up the pack (sometimes even the cats get in on the game) and ask who has the fastest sit, down, watch me, shake, gopher, speak, etc. The winner receives a quickly thrown treat. If this gets your dogs too wound up or you have a resource guarder in the mix, you can play a statue version. Whoever has the best sit/stay, down/stay or stand/stay receives a treat.
For more trick training ideas, check out "101 Dog Tricks," by Kyra Sundance, and "Dog Tricks: Fun and Games for Your Clever Canine," by Mary Ray and Justine Harding.
Marking in the house is a common problem. First step is to narrow it down: who is the pee culprit? Once you know who, find out when and where. If there is a pattern - early in the morning, after a meal or play time, etc., and it's always in the rarely used basement or dining room - that can help you figure out why.
Be sure to rule out any physical problems such as a urinary tract infection by taking Sir Pees-A-Lot to the vet for a check up.
Boredom can often lead to behavioral problems, such as peeing in the house, so you're on the right track by seeking more mental stimulation ideas for your pack.
Hope this helps and please keep us posted!
Thanks for the great reply. I will defintely check those things out you recommended.
Sir Pees-a-lot is a rescue foster, who was not neutered until he was 6 years old & came into rescue last year. He has a long standing history of marking. He does currently have a UTI, so I am sorting out the possibility of him having chronic UTI's. However, he likes to mark the couch, human bed, side of the bath tub, trash can & one particular kitchen cabinet (it holds plastic storage containers - no food).
Thanks again!
Hey Julia,
I have a beagle puppy (10 months) who chews everything in sight. All his toys are in shreds within the hour he receives it. I have tried different types, but any toy that is too hard he quickly looses interest in. Do you have any suggestions what I can give him? Or even a suggestion on how to stop him from stealing and ripping my oven mitts, clothing, towels, pillows, etc?
We were recently recommended to try Goughnuts (http://www.goughnuts.com/)but a friend who only uses these, but I cannot vouch for their durability as I have not tried them out.
I always approach him in a way not to scar him, say the "give" command, and then try to trade the inappropriate item for a treat. But he doesn't always want to give up the item. And if I put my hand close, he tries to bite.
Thanks for the toy suggestions!
Hi SJ, this is Julia - a fellow Bark reader named Daun gave you those other excellent suggestions.
Here's the real cause of the problem: your Beagle puppy has been given more freedom than he's earned. If he cannot be actively supervised with toys, and by that I mean, you are actively playing with him and the toy, then he should be in his crate or attached to you by leash so you can witness and reward his good behaviors.
As a professional dog trainer, this is the best advice I can give to my clients: Acknowledge daily the good things that your dogs does instead of waiting for them to fail and only giving them attention for the problem behaviors. Dogs will do what is rewarding to them. If your Beagle boy gets attention from you (yelling "stop it" or "no, bad dog" is negative attention, but still attention!) for shredding things, guess what, not only are you rewarding that behavior but you're ensuring that it will continue. Amazing how good dogs are at training us, eh?
In order to stop the cycle, it's time to be proactive. Think about how to set up your dog for success. He's either on leash tied to you or in his crate with a Kong filled with peanut butter, yogurt or cheese (freeze overnight to make it harder for him to lick out) to give him an outlet for his need to chew.
Now let's say despite your best planning and proactivity, he grabbed something inappropriate. Do not angrily scold him or try to grab it from him. Think of it this way - if you were eating a slice of pizza with the works and I came in the room and swiped it from you, I imagine you would not be real thrilled with me. Next time I came into the room while you were eating, you'd probably move away from me or have a few choice words for me. (Never mind that I was concerned about your cholesterol or healthy eating!)
Imagine this scenario instead: I walked into the room and offered you an entire pizza. I'm guessing not only would you like me, but you would actually look forward to my approach because who knows what yummy treat I would have to offer you. Whether you're offering treats or toys or praise, the key is knowing that what you have to offer is more valuable than whatever your dog has in his mouth. This will rebuild his trust in you, strengthen your bond, and create a dog who wants to do what you want, when you want, because he wants to.
Also, give him more mental and physical exercise. Trick training combines both! Or look into agility, rally obedience, scent work, you name it! Does he have any dog friends? Schedule a doggie play date so he can use up some of that energy. A tired dog is a good dog!
If you have any questions, particularly regarding his freedom and household privileges, please let me know. Hope this helps!
Submitted by SJ | May 5 2011 | Permalink
Julia... hehe sorry about that.
Thank you so much for the freedom/household privilege advise! I will definitely be putting that to the test!
I actually do a lot of trick training with him (Dexter). Dex knows the usual sit, down, roll-over, shake, etc... plus he'll get and give me his leash, jump over my leg or through a hoola-hoop, climb a ladder, find on command, turn on or off our bedroom light, and wave bye-bye. He also knows his left and right.
I take Dexter to the dog park at least once a week, and I take a couple of 10min. walks with him every day. So he gets plenty of exercise... he just loves to chew! (smile)
Submitted by SaraG | May 4 2011 | Permalink
My dog isn't always predictable with other dogs but I want to do more than run, hike, and play fetch. Are there any sports that are good for us to do on our own?
Hi Sara, thanks for writing! My Pit Bull mix, Shelby, is selective about the dogs she likes, too, so I'm always on the hunt for new, low-stress activities that will challenge her mentally and physically. I have a couple ideas for you:
Scent detection (www.k9nosework.com) is an increasingly popular sport. You can start on your own by hiding a treat or toy and sending your dog to "seek" and find it. Check your local dog training facilities to see if they offer a scent detection or Nose Work class. At my dog training facility, Spot On K9 Sports, each dog works the room alone, so Shelby and any other dogs who need space or are reactive, may participate without the stress of a traditional group setting.
Trick training can combine the practicality of obedience skills (sit, down, come, stay) with the creativity of canine fresstyle and Rally obedience. You can also observe your dog for behaviors s/he already does naturally and shape into a finished trick. See my response to Daun below for the names of my two favorite trick training books to get you started.
If there's a sport that intrigues you, such as agility or lure coursing or dock diving, contact the trainer to find out if s/he offers private lessons. One of my students has a dog-aggressive dog and cannot risk her being in a group class environment. We meet weekly for private agility lessons, which gives her dog a different outlet than the usual activities, plus her owner can relax and enjoy learning something new together without having to be on alert for other dogs nearby.
I could give you more but I think this is a good start. Please let me know which activity you decide to try first and how it goes!
I'd also like to suggest Triebball!
I have a very reactive Border Collie, Treibball was great for him because it wasn't so high energy as our flyball class. However, just because your dog might be reactive - don't rule out other sports. Agility and Flyball can be great for reactive dogs because your dog has to learn to focus on you through everything else that is going on.
Treibball helped my dog learn to focus in a less stimulating environment and now he is doing flyball, even passing other dogs without chasing/lunging/nipping because he is focused on ME! I still have to watch him when he is not racing, but he's doing great.
Team Bat Pack, that's an awesome suggestion! Ginger Peach and I have attended two Treiball (urban herding) workshops and they were a blast. I'd still like to try her on sheep sometime. Have you ever tried sheep or duck herding with your BC? One of my friends with a reactive BC found sheepherding really increased her dog's confidence, which lessened her reactive behavior.
Yes! I do sheep and goat herding with both my cattle dog and BC when I have the time and can afford it. Treibball is much cheaper and can be practiced in the back yard though! It's also more obedience driven than instinct driven..so I suppose whatever works for your dog!
Submitted by Alexis | May 4 2011 | Permalink
What do you think about the new trend for organic dog products? I've been buying Trader Joe's treats forever but just tried a sample of Organic Oscar dog shampoo and conditioner. Is it just me wanting my dog to "go organic", or does it really make a difference?
Alexis, how did you know I used to work in advertising? ;) The cynical copywriter in me questions if the word "organic" is being slapped onto anything and everything in a bid for our hard-earned dollars. But, I recently bought a bottle of dog shampoo simply because the label featured a Dalmatian (I have two Dals). Marketers 1, Julia 0.
That said, I do choose all-natural products, treats and toys for my dogs when possible because I figure the fewer chemicals and fillers, the healthier it is for my dogs. If it's branded as organic, and you can verify it as such, afford it, and see a difference in your dog, I say go for it!
Out of curiosity, what is the ingredient list for Trader Joe's dog treats? I wonder if there are any fillers such as corn or wheat. My Dalmatian, Jolie, is allergic to preservatives used in commercial dog treats, so our entire variety pack snacks on Real Meat treats (www.realmeatpet.com). We're also fortunate enough to have the Liver Lady (www.theliverlady.com) in the Chicago area. My dogs go crazy for her fresh, homemade Liver Brownies and Tuna Biscotti.
Also, take a look at your dog's toy box. If you find anything made of vinyl, throw it out! My little hyena dog, Ginger Peach, loves to tug on ropes, but I don't like the dyes used in some, so I found Tug-A-Hemp (Google for retailers). It's non toxic, chemical free and biodegradable.
Please let me know if you see or feel a difference in your dog's coat after using the Organic Oscar products.
Submitted by Lizzi | May 4 2011 | Permalink
Hi Julia I live in Chicago and I see you're in the area, I was wondering what are your favorite places to go or activities to do around Chicago with your dogs? I am always looking for more fun things to do with my dogs around here!
I was also wondering what type of scent detection your dogs do (tracking, nosework, or more 'detection dog' type?) And do you know any places to do this type of training around Chicago as I've been trying to get my Shepherd into something like that... Her previous owner did some narcotics and tracking work with her but I haven't been able to find out where we can go to train more in those areas (most places are too far south from me.)
Hi Lizzi, oh, you're a dog lover after my own heart. I can't get enough dogcentric activities to do, either! My husband jokes that I'll try anything if I can bring my dog. That's the only reason why I tried Doga (yoga with your dog), but that's a story for another time.
If you're in the city proper, you must absolutely do two things and then promise to tell me all about it later: visit Montrose Dog Beach (Wilson & Simonds), equally renowned for its friendliness and cleanliness. Imagine how happy and tired your shepherd will be after a few hours of sun, sand and frolicking!
Once she's made some new friends, invite them all on a Canine Cruise (www.mercuryskylinecruiseline.com). What dog wouldn't love the wind whipping through their fur as they surveyed Lake Michigan on a fine Spring day?
Day tripping is one of my favorite things to do with my dogs. When we have a free Saturday or Sunday (which is admittedly rare), we pack a picnic lunch and head to Lure Coursing Fanatics (www.lurecoursingfanatics.com) in Somers, Wisconsin. The drive is about 1 hour, 15 minutes for me coming from the northwest suburbs, so it'd likely be closer for you. Having a sleepy, happy girl passed out in the backseat will make it worth your while!
So your Shepherd is kinda nosey, eh? ;) Sure wish you lived closer as I'd love to have you join our scent detection classes (www.spotonk9s.com), which are based on K9 Nose Work (www.k9nosework.com). The instructor is a professional K9 handler and German Shepherd lover, so your Shepherd would probably love him and vice versa. Three of my dogs are in his classes and it's fascinating to see how they all use different strategies to find a source, be it a treat or toy. I have a new appreciation for the power of the dog nose! And it's much more mentally and physically taxing than I would've expected.
My husband just started a SAR (Search and Rescue) class with our Dalmatian, Darby. They're doing it just for fun because she's nine years old but still has crazy drive that needs an outlet (even though she still competes in agility with me!). If you'd like more info and a chance to try out for a spot on the Illinois Terrorism Task Force, go to Dash 'n' Splash (www.dashnsplash.net) for details. If that's too far away for you as well, please drop me a note and I'll see if I can find someone in the city for you.
Submitted by Lizzi | May 5 2011 | Permalink
All great ideas, thanks!
I'd love to do the dog cruise this summer too, I went to their first ever cruise with my previous dog but my current dog has not gone yet. I'm not sure if she'd like the lure coursing, we tried it at Camp Dogwood once and she only gave a half--hearted chase (she figured out it wasn't real.)
I was interested in K9 Nosework but the classes are all pretty far for me...I'm on the North side of Chicago, near Lincolnwood.
Do you have any suggestions for increasing tug drive in distracting situations? Both my dogs like to tug at home, but when we get into a class or a tournament situation...they prefer other rewards such as food. I would like to transition one of my dogs to a tug for flyball to help his speed and be able to catch him so he doesn't run around trying to herd all the balls like he currently does.
We put some broth & peanut butter on our tugs when we did flyball. Anything to make it stinky & more valuable than the beloved tennis ball.
Great idea, Daun! Reminds me of when Darby and I dabbled in competition obedience and the instructor suggested I simmer her wooden dumbbell in chicken broth. Boy, did she love to retrieve that smelly thing! Just had to be careful not to leave her alone with it because she would've gladly bitten a chunk out of it.
Hi Team Bat Pack, your question is incredibly timely! I just so happen to be working on this very thing with my little hyena mix, Ginger Peach. She's a tugging maniac in familiar, relaxed environments like home. But in a new place or a busy noisefest like an agility trial, she's too distracted to tug or show much interest in toys.
Here's what I'm doing; I'd love to hear how this works for your pups:
1) Take the show on the road. Visit friends and family, local parks, school fields, retail stores that allow pets, and play with your dogs. At first, don't even ask your dog to tug. If you're familiar with clicker training, click and treat your dog for just looking at the toy on the ground. Toss the treat on the toy; do not give it from your hand as the placement of the reward helps your dog understand what it is you want. Your dog will figure out that s/he must interact in some way with the toy (look at it, nose it, paw it, mouth it) in order to get the food. Gradually build on this focus on and excitement for the toy in new places before attempting to tug on it.
2) Create a motivating toy. It's possible that the tug toy you're using now has a negative association for your dog. That's okay - you can create a new one! International agility competitor and trainer Susan Garrett wrote an insightful article on how to create a tug monster. Check it out at Say Yes! Dog Training (www.clickerdogs.com/createamotivatingtoy.htm). I also found the Tug-It toy (www.tug-it.com) to be helpful when teaching my Dalmatian, Jolie, how to tug and retrieve. You place food inside the mesh bag, which your dog can smell and taste. This tempts them to put their mouth on the toy. One of my dogs' favorite tug toys is a fleece leash that has real rabbit fur woven into it and a tennis ball on the end. If your dog is crazy for the balls, why not attach one to the tug rope? Check these out: http://www.kellenkennels.com/PDT.html
3) Material girl. Dogs are tactile creatures. After a little experimentation, I figured out that Ginger Peach would tug on her competition Frisbee (a blend of plastic and rubber) but not a fleece rope or other soft material in a distraction-filled setting. One of my students uses a regular old bath towel for his Eskie to tug on in agility class and at shows. She didn't need a fancy tug toy!
4) Tug or bust. While you're working on tug outside flyball, what can you do when you are practicing or at a tournament and need a lightning fast recall? You're going to use classical conditioning. Every time you say your dog's name and come, you're going to give him/her a spectacular treat that he never gets for anything else. I'm talking bites of steak, greasy French fry, stinky cheese, whatever it takes. Don't worry whether it's healthy or not as this is for the short term, just to get your dog's attention as you transform his flyball recall behavior. At first, practice come at home, then visit all the places I mentioned in #1 before taking it to flyball practice. You don't want to push your dog too hard too fast and set him/her up to fail. Set him/her up for success and build on it till you reach your ultimate goal.
Hope these ideas help! Please let me know how it goes.
Thanks! good tips! Yes, actually I do have a "tug-it." My cattle dog goes BERZERK for it at home...we get to practice, and she's like...meh. Problem is with her is that she has been a competing flyball dog for 5 years already... whenever I try to switch her to anything that is not food..she slows way down. as long as its just a tiny piece of hot dog or cheese, she'll run pretty fast (4.5s).
My Border Collie has only been competing for a few trials.. but has been in training for almost 2 years. He has a very, very intense chase drive, and it has taken him that long to be able to run against other dogs. Now, he's slower, but thinking and safe. I was hoping a tug might be useful to help give him something to really drive towards instead of a ball or a treat.
Submitted by anonymous | May 4 2011 | Permalink
This morning I lost my cool with my dog. I had work due and was stressed out and he kept leaping at the front door barking at anything that moved. WE've been working on it, but obviously aren't there yet and when I'm under the gun, I'm no good at training. Well, I got so mad I yelled at him and forced him into a downstay. I feel terrible about it. He looked at me like what the heck? I could tell he could feel my anger. I took a few deep breaths, stretches, and then we headed out for a walk together. I just realized in that moment how much our dogs need us to stay cool. They can be so vulnerable.
Submitted by Kathleen St. J. | May 4 2011 | Permalink
It's true. One time my husband very angrily yelled a guy in our hallway when he was coming back from a walk with our dog, Daisy. Poor Daisy was so frightened by his anger, even though it wasn't directed at her. She crept back to our apartment with her tail between her legs and John had to comfort her. He felt terrible.
(Incidentally, he was yelling at this guy who was once again just letting his dog run around in the hall like it was a dog park.)
Kathleen, thanks for sharing that story. Here your husband was trying to do a good thing (no hallway dog parks!), yet the downside was it being within earshot of Daisy. I'll bet she forgave him more quickly than he forgave himself. Dogs are just amazing that way.
Our late Catahoula, Desoto, was very sensitive to raised voices. I do think he encouraged my husband and I to keep our disagreements as civil and quiet as possible. :)
Submitted by bklyncorgihoula | May 5 2011 | Permalink
Speaking of Catahoulas (as in your DeSoto), the dog Bayou on the April/May Bark cover is a Catahoula or a predominantly Catahoula mix -- even if Mom was a Redbone Coonhound. I have 2 rescued houlas and a corgi/collie mix and I know one when I see one. I hope Bark can run an article on Houlas sometime! Everyone pls have a look at www.catahoularescue.com
Anonymous, it's okay. I'm glad you shared how you felt here. If you haven't lost your temper at least once in your life, you're not human. And the fact that you feel remorse proves that you're not a robot. :)
One of the great things about our dogs is how forgiving they are. He's likely forgotten all about it. So follow your dog's lead! Let go of your negative feelings over what happened, take a deep breath, and plan now what you can do to ensure your dog understands what you want.
In anticipation of a busy day, I do my best to tire out my dogs with some activities before I sit down at my desk. We practice basic obedience, hide and seek, tricks, fetch, agility, you name it. Takes less than two minutes tops, per dog. Really! If you need some ideas, let me know.
If I think my dogs might need some extra activity to keep them occupied once I'm working, I'll give each of them a Kong filled with peanut butter, yogurt or cheese. Be sure to freeze it overnight so they have to work harder to lick it out. A raw meaty bone from the local butcher can do the trick, too, plus it cleans their teeth. I recommend putting your dog in his/her crate to enjoy the bone to keep clean up easy and sanitary.
Teaching your dog to go to a place, such as a couch or dog bed, is another way to ensure s/he stays out of trouble. Simply praise and treat your dog a ton for being in that location. Attach his/her leash to you or a heavy piece of furniture if they need some assistance chilling out in one spot. This also prevents your dog from rushing to the front door or a window to alert bark.
Crating while you work is another helpful tool. Of course, you never want to use the crate as punishment, so take the time to teach your dog that it's a good place to hang out. You can start by feeding all of his/her meals in there. Leave the door open to start. Gradually, close the door and increase the amount of time that your dog is in there. Never let your dog out of the crate if he looks like a hamster on a wheel desperately trying to escape. He'll quickly learn that a tantrum gets what he wants. Be patient and allow him to come out when he is calm, relaxed and mindful.
That goes for you, too. As much as we love our companion animals, sometimes we need a relaxing break on our own. Occasionally, I go for a walk or run an errand without one of my dogs. I feel kind of naked without a canine beside me, but sometimes, we need to do things for ourselves to be refreshed and present for our pets.
I'm sending you a virtual hug to help you have a good rest of your day. Take care and please let me know how you're doing.
Submitted by Jo Ann | May 4 2011 | Permalink
My heart is heavy this morning as I just read a breaking news story of someone dumping at least 15 dogs onto the 90 freeway in Los Angeles. Some of them were hit and killed as motorists desperately tried to avoid them. Some good samaritins pulled over and attempted to rescue some of the dogs, one person got bit in the process but that did not deter her. She managed to capture the dog and take it to an emergency clinic where it could be treated for its injuries. I do not understand the mentality of people who do such a thing. If they would only ask for help I am sure someone would have found a way to get the dogs into a safe shelter. There were witnesses to this inhumane cruelty so I can only hope justice will be served for those dogs whose lives were wasted unnecessarily.
Submitted by anonymous | May 4 2011 | Permalink
Incredible. What could they have been thinking? Let's hope there are no copycats.
Jo Ann, that's awful! I, too, am curious as to why someone would do such a thing. Had they attempted to do the humane thing and attempted to give up the dogs to a shelter or rescue but were told there was no room? Was it a puppy miller who had no more use for breeding pairs and figured this was the quickest way to be rid of them? What really floors me is the cruelty inflicted not only on the poor dogs, but on the innocent motorists as well who were put in this frightful situation.
A couple years ago, my husband was driving to work when he saw someone dump their dog on the side of the road and take off. The poor dog started crossing the street, scared out of his mind. What kind of heartless creep does such a thing and especially during rush hour when the dog is more likely to be hit by a car? Were they thinking more people would see the dog and pull over to rescue him?
Here's another link to the Los Angeles story: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2011/05/03/reward-offered-for-information...
Submitted by Kim | May 4 2011 | Permalink
What is the best way to introduce a new puppy or dog to a multi-dog household?
We always take all of our dogs outside of their terrority to introduce them to a new dog (like a nearby park), than I always let the new guy wander the house & the yard while the others are in their kennels. Then we let them out into the yard one by one (on leashes of course) so they can be reintroduced. This is what works for us.
Hi Kim, excellent question! I do like Daun's response below. In case any of your current pack have some quirks, such as leash reactivity or selectivity when it comes to dog friends, I'll share with you what worked for us.
Our Pit Bull mix, Shelby, is particular about who she likes and how she should be introduced to them. My Dalmatian, Darby, is reactive for on-leash greetings. (Everyone here know what "reactive" means?)
When I was at my most active as a rescue volunteer, my husband and I fostered close to 25 dogs, which included every breed imaginable from a Border Collie to German Shepherds to a giant Newfoundland mix with such extreme separation anxiety that he alone would merit his own blog post!
First thing to consider is whether your dog will respond best to a male or female, and what age - puppy, adolescent, adult or senior? Reflect on which dogs your dogs have been most drawn to and you might see a pattern. Most adult dogs will tolerate obnoxious puppy behavior and do a great job of scolding them when necessary. But some dogs like my Darby do not like all puppies and can lose their temper to the point where their corrections are unfair.
Once you have pinpointed the optimal age and sex of the new dog, plan the actual introduction. I would move our dogs into the backyard so they could not see the new dog enter the house through the front door. I placed the new dog in a crate, and would allow one dog at a time to come "discover" this new dog, like a treasure! After very brief sniffs, I would usher one dog back into the yard, and bring a new one into the house to discover our new guest. No lingering allowed!
This process would go fairly quickly, within 15 minutes, unless I saw a behavior on the part of the new dog or one of my own that gave me reason to slow things down. One of the things I liked about the crate is that the dogs could not physically touch each other. Also, the cats were free to check out the new dog without risk to them. I could watch how the new dog viewed the cats and figure out if they needed to be schooled in kitty etiquette.
Once all of my dogs had a turn to discover the treasure in the house, I allowed the new dog to go in the backyard with everybody. If the new dog seemed particularly shy or fearful, I would move all of my dogs to a different part of the house allow the new dog to go into the backyard, and do individual introductions again.
If you're bringing home a foster or adoptive dog from a shelter, I recommend you keep the new dog isolated from the rest of the pack for at least five days to ensure they will not spread anything contagious, such as kennel cough or mange. This has the added benefit of giving everyone a chance to smell each other under closed doors and on your hands and clothing without the pressure of meeting physically. This is my preferred introduction, but I recognize that not everyone has the time or space to do it.
Hope this helps! When you get your new dog, please post a photo to the Bark Facebook page so we can all ooh and aah over him/her! The link is: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/BarkMagazine
Submitted by Jumpnjill | May 4 2011 | Permalink
We just got a new puppy and our 2 year old lab mix rescue that seemed to be the best dog in the world now has become short tempered and has very short fuze with the puppy and seems to go overboard in reprimanding the puppy once we had to take the puppy to vet for a injury, now with some time She is better with him and they can play with supervision but she plays so hard with him like he is a full grown dog so I am constantly stoping the play and
Submitted by Anonymous | May 4 2011 | Permalink
I have the opposite problem! My older dog wont correct my younger dog. Even when she is not in the mood to play she will sit there and let the younger one jump, mouth, and sit on her. We go back and forth on if we should be telling the younger one to stop or let him continue to do it in the hopes that she will eventually correct him.
Hi Anonymous, if your older dog has not yet corrected the younger one, she likely never will. I would redirect the younger one to participate in a more appropriate activity, such as playing with you and focusing on you. Better yet, prevent your younger dog's bullying behavior from happening in the first place by giving him something to do before he can turn his attention to your older female dog. Does he like to play fetch? Chase you around the yard? Learn tricks? There's no limit to the activities you can do together!
As I mentioned to Jumpnjill above, be sure to give both dogs daily play time with you alone. I'd also suggest you try my other ideas, such as earning their meals, doggie play dates with appropriately matched friends, and interactive dog puzzles.
Positive training classes can also give your dogs the mental and physical stimulation they need to be good canine citizens.
Hope this helps and please let me know if this helps change the dynamic in your household to a positive one!
Hi Jumpnjill, this is a more common issue than you might think! Without actually meeting your dogs and observing their behavior together, I'm guessing it's good, old-fashioned sibling rivalry coupled with the need for individual quality time. Adding a new dog to the pack changes the household dynamic. Finding a balance might take some experimenting.
Do your best to schedule separate daily play time with each dog. You'd be surprised at how two minutes a day can help take the edge off for your older adult dog in particular.
Are both dogs earning their meals? Twice a day is an excellent opportunity to wear them out mentally without the focus being on each other. There are a variety of toys on the market, such as the Kong or Tug-A-Jug, that can be stuffed with your dog's food. (Mix with peanut butter, yogurt or cheese and freeze so they have to work harder to get it out.)
Does your Lab mix have any other friends who have a similar play style? Schedule some doggie play dates so she has an outlet for all that energy that can be directed in an appropriate way. I'd also recommend Nina Ottosson's interactive dog puzzles (www.interactivedoggames.com).
Did you know that puppies should have 100 new interactions during their first 100 days with you? Bring your puppy to a local puppy social at a dog training facility or doggie daycare (I recommend you go observe without your puppy first to ensure there is adequate supervision and positive training methods are used). Find a friend with a puppy or an adult dog who loves puppies and schedule a play date. Take your puppy to an outdoor patio at a restaurant or coffee shop so he can meet a lot of other people. How about the local fire station or police station so he doesn't think twice about seeing someone in uniform?
Playing games like hide and seek or trick training can involve both dogs but the focus will be on you and the new skills they're learning, not each other.
Try some of these ideas and please let me know how they respond!
Do you have a preference between plastic & metal crates?
We are looking for a harness that can stand up to extended wet conditions (pool time is coming up soon!). Do you have any recommendations? We have trashed so many regular harnesses, it's crazy!
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I'm not sure about Julia's take, but we are a fan of the Freedom No-Pull harness for general use. However, we love a number of the items offered by Ruffwear for outdoor dogs, and they have a great looking web harness which, though we haven't used it, looks pretty great, and all are designed to be weather-resistant. The only complaint I have heard of the company's products is that they can sometimes be limited in sizing, and are sometimes too short for the dog - as someone with a 'long and low', we pay attention to that! Best of luck!
Thanks Laurelin,
Thanks, Daun, can't wait to check out all those links! I have a feeling this will be dangerous for my wallet. LOL
Ah yes. Dog gear is fun & expensive lol! Blocky Dogs definitely set us back, but we needed a way to grab the dogs before an incident happens without touching their neck, and these collars were highly recommended to us by a trainer in KY at Gimme Grace Dog Training. They were so great for us. If we see one of the dogs getting agitated we just gently grab the handle & they calm down very quickly. We were also going through nylon collars like crazy. These are 4 ply nylon, so not for a dainty dog at all.
Hi Daun, you know what's funny is that I only recently started using harnesses on my dogs. I had taken Darby to the chiropractor for adjustments after agility shows and she was having problems with neck stiffness. It helped so much that I am slowly transitioning everyone else to harnesses from just a plain buckle collar.
Right now, I have Shelby on an Easy Walk, Darby and Jolie on a Tuff harness, and I plan to splurge on a Julius K-9 harness (http://k9gear.us) for Ginger Peach that will say "Hyena" on the side. I also have my eye on the comfy fleece harness available at Clean Run (www.cleanrun.com).
I prefer wire crates, particularly for training so I can reward my dog for a sit toward the back of the crate and teach him/her not to bolt as I open the crate door.
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There are 85 designated national monuments in France, places of historical importance that are now looked after by the state for the benefit of all.
The national Monuments cover a wide range of buildings and structures, from archaeological sites and prehistoric caves to renaissance castles and buildings housing items relating to important people in France's history (eg the collection related to Marshall Foch).
You can see a map showing the national monuments at the bottom of this page.
This Mediterranean port town built in the 13th century to protect France is still surrounded by almost two kilometres of ramparts with 20 towers - you can follow the 'rampart walk for the entire distance.
See Aigues-Mortes for details.
One of the most impressive gothic style monuments in France the cathedral at Amiens is also notable for being the biggest. It is the splendid towers that have been listed as a national monument - these can be entered for very good views across the city center.
See Amiens Cathedral for details.
A very large castle in the center of Angers which combines traditional medieval defences and towers with subsequent interior enhancements in the apartments and gardens to make the castle more comfortable to live in. Angers castle is best known for the 14th century Apocalypse Tapestry - at over 100 metres long it is the largest medieval tapestry in the world.
See Angers for details.
Developed over more than eight centuries, the oldest part of the benedictine Montmajour Abbey is represented by a very ancient (10 th century) structure, a roman style cloisters and an abbey church. The substantial monastery of Saint-Maur was added in the 18th century.
Montmajour Abbey is a few kilometres outside Arles.
An important example of 16th century renaissance style architecture for the Midi-Pyrenees region, unfortunately a substantial part of the castle is no longer standing although there is enough to get an idea of the original splendour of the castle.
Situated in the countryside about 15 kilometres north-west of Figeac.
Chateau Azay-le-Rideau is a very lovely example of the early renaissance style of architecture made especially attractive by its scenic setting - it was built on an island in the Indre river. The architect incorporated the latest trends in both Italian and french styles in the design to great effect.
See Chateau Azay le Rideau for more information.
The 19th century inventiveness of a certain Auguste Verité created this remarkable 'clock' with its 57 faces giving information about everything from tides to movements of the moon and also an 'automata' and requiring more than 30000 moving parts!
See more highlights in the town at Besancon.
The 15th century gothic style Pey-Berland Tower is next to Bordeaux Cathedral of Saint-André and is the belltower for the cathedral. Interestingly it was built slightly apart from the main cathedral to avoid the risk of vibrations from the bells causing structural damage to the cathedral itself. From the tower there are some of the best views across the city.
See Bordeaux for details of this and other monuments.
A recommended detour from Valencay to the north-west, Bouges castle is a good example of Louis XV architecture. The furnishings and carefully planned gardens are among the highlights of a visit, and there is also an impressive collection of horse-drawn carriages.
The monastery at Bourg-en-Besse is an example of the so-called 'flamboyant gothic' style of architecture built in the early 16th century. Flemish artisans were brought in to create the many ornamental highlights of the church such as the altarpiece, stained-glass windows, tombs and statues. There is also a museum dedicated to the history of the monastery.
See also Bourg-en-Bresse.
There are two listed National Monuments in Bourges:
The Jacques-Coeur Palace: built in the 15th century for a rich financier and considered as one of the most impressive examples of 'non-religious' flamboyant gothic style architecture in France, especially the eastern facade of the palace.
Towers of Bourges Cathedral: also in gothic style, the cathedral at Bourges is one of the best examples in France. As well as the cathedral itself the staned glass windows (12th -14th century) are a particular highlight.
See Bourges for more information.
East of Fontenay Abbey, the castle at Bussy-Rabutin is also in an attractive wooded setting. Particular highlights include the grand apartments in the castle designed by the Count of Bussy who lived in the castle and wrote his 18th century memoirs of the Sun King, Louis XIV of France.
The castle at cadillac was built in the early 17th century as a noble reesidence, then used in the first half of the 19th century as a women's prison. You can still see aspects from both of these periods in the castle, providing interest by the dramatic contrast created by the two characteristics.
Perhaps the best known and most complete fortified town in the world, the castle and fortifications we see today at Carcassonne largely date in origins from the 13th century, although substantial (and sometimes controversial) renovations were carried in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc.
You can walk along the ramaprts and walls and there is also an explantory video explaining the 800 year history of Carcassonne.
See Carcassonne for details.
The very important prehistoric stone alignments at Carnac cover a very extensive area (about 100 acres for the main alignments) and frequently follow a carefully laid out plan. The exact reasons for the alignments, created over a period of several thousand years, may still be unclear in many respects but that doesn't diminish their unique appeal and fascination.
See Carnac for details.
Half castle, half manor house, Carrouges Castle in Normandy still feels like a family home to visit (if rather larger than most). At the castle you will also see some lovely furnishings and decorations, and enjoy exploring the extensive grounds that surround the property and are now carefully laid out and maintained gardens.
The castle at Champs-sur-Marne is a good example of the grand architecture common among landowners in the early 18th century. The style continues both inside the castle with its furniture, panelled walls and paintings and in the surrrounding parkland which is one of the most impressive parks in the region.
Note: the castle is closed for renovation until at least 2013 but the park is open as usual).
This 16th century castle contains a great deal of decorative highlights. In particular there are a substantial number of 16th century wall murals telling stories from mythology and other subjects. Outside the castle you can see ancient vines that have been collected from the vineyards of Saint-Pourcain and Chareil.
The benedictine abbey at Charroux was founded in the 8th century then further expanded until the 15th century. Now one of the most important historical monuments in poitou-Charentesn the abbey is best known for its octagonal tower (called the 'Charlemagne Tower') and other gothic style highlights and decorations.
For a very long period (more than 1000 years) the cathedral at Chartres was one of the leading pilgrimage destinations in France. The cathedral suffered important fire damage at several times during its history which explains why one tower is from the 12th century, the nave is 13th century and the other tower is 16th century. Be suer to ascend the Jehan de Beauce tower for a better look at the gothic workmanship and views across the rooftops of the town.
See Chartres cathedral for more information.
The imposing castle in the Loir valley at Chateaudun has its origins in the period from the 12th to the 16th century, with each period leaving its mark in the architecture which includes both gothic and renaissance style elements. Also at chateaudun you can see an impressive tapestry collection, while the chapel holds some high quality medieval statues.
See Chateaudun for details.
The abbey at cluny was founded 1100 years ago and quickly grew to be the most important spiritual center in France - less well known, it was also the artistic center of France at the time. The main highlights include the belltower and the main nave in the church which is the highest vaulted roof built in the romanesque architectural style (substantially in ruins).
See Cluny for detailed information about the town and abbey.
Many people have never heard of coucy today but in medieval times it was one of the largest castles ever to be built: the ramparts were two kilometres long and included 33 towers and enclosed an area of more than 30 acres and the main castle keep was the largest in the western world.
Because of years of neglect and substantial damage during the First World War it is now the extensive castle ruins that we can see, but these are still more than sufficient to evoke the original castle.
Voltaire (1694-1778) is still one of the best known French philosophers and historians so it is no surprise that the castle he built and lived in (from 1758-1778) and where he spent the most productive part of his career is of great interest to visitors.
The importance of Voltaire in the enlightenment movement also meant that many of the leading intellectuals of the period spent time at the castle.
Fontevraud Abbey, with its origins as a very important monastic center in the 12th century, is one of the most complete medieval abbeys to be seen in France. At its peak it was important enough for the Plantagenet kings to be buried here. Among the main highlights are the dome on the main church - and the very extensive kitchens for the abbey.
See Fontevraud Abbey for details.
Much more modest than most of the castles listed as French National Monuments, the Chateau of Fougeres-sur-Bievre is noteworthy as an example of a small-scale rural type castle.
The castle has all its important features intact including the keep and the defensicve walls, and you can also see a small medieval garden.
The cloisters in the cathedral at Frejus are on two levels with arcades and columns at both levels. The most unusual feature is the wooden panelled ceiling work under the ground level arcades which features hundreds of small wooden panels painted with scenes of animals - although only a couple of metres above your head bring binoculars to see the detail of the individual paintings!
Also in the cathedral you can see a rare 5th century baptistry (for me this was the highlight), the cathedral church and a former bishop's palace - see Frejus for details.
Quite unusually the Cistercian abbey at Ginals is now used to display a collection of modern art, both a permanent ciollection and occasional temporary exhibits. The original abbey dates from the 12th century although it was much extended in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Despite the revolutionary fervour for destroying monastic buildings you can still see the restored church, cellar and chapter house from the abbey.
These three towers together dominate the entrance to the harbour in the center of La Rochelle and were built in the 14th and 15th centuriues as part of the town defences. either side of the actual entrance you can see the Tour Saint-Nicolas and the Tour de la Chaine while the Lantern Tower is close by and is particularly interesting because of the graffiti carved in the walls during the centuries that the tower was used as a navy prison.
See La Rochelle towers for our guided tour.
The ruins of La Sauve Abbey are sufficient for us to appreciate that is was once an important religious center and also an important example of french romanesque architecture.
On the columns of the original church you can still see the carved capital stones depicting both mosters and characters from the Bible. it is also possible to ascend the belltower to have views across the surrounding countryside.
See Abbey of La Sauve-Majeure for details
La Turbie is a Povencal village dominated by the Trophy of the Alps. Although only a part of the original monumental structure remains - in particular the statue of Augustus that once stood here is no longer present - it is more than sufficient to remind us of how imposing the Roman Empire once was.
The Trophy des Alps was built around 6 BC to commemorate the Roman vicories under Emperor Augustus against the tribes of Gauls in the region. There is also a scale model of the original here, carefully maintained gardens, and some of the best views along the Cote d'Azur.
See La Turbie for details
Gramont castle (in the gascony countryside at Lavit in Tarn-et-Garonne) still retains a small part of the original medieval castle as the Simon de Montfort Tower but most of what we see today is a 14th century and 16th century rebuilding.
The 16th century part of Gramont Castle is in the Italian renaissance style as seen in the many sculptures in the facades (in particular around the doorway).
One of the more complete benedictine abbeys in France, Bec-Helloin was an active monastic center in the middle ages and has also been since 1948 (after the revolution monastic establishments were abolished in France).
There are several highlights during your visit including the arcaded cloisters, the saint-Nicholas belltower (15th century), the abbey church and some of the monastic living spaces.
See Le Bec-Hellouin for details of the village and abbey
There is a great deal to discover in Le Puy-en-Velay with the Cathedral being the highlight. Le Puy-en-Velay was the start point for one of the most important pilgrim routes and the cathedral was built in the 11th-12th centuries to cater for their religious needs. You can also visit the newly restored cloisters at the cathedral.
See more at Le Puy-en-Velay.
Thoronet Abbey in Provence is a 12th century Cistercian abbey that is set in a quiet area of woodland.
Less imposing than many of the well known abbeys in France Thoronet is appealing because of its simplicity and setting, and one of the best to visit to learn about typical Cistercian architecture in the early middle ages.
There are four individual prehistoric settlements in and near les Eyzies that are listed as French National Monuments:
See also Les Eyzies and Vézère Valley for more details of the settlements in the region
Although the morbihan is better known for the Carnac standing stones (also a National Monument) allow time to visit the megaliths of Locmariaquer as well. The site has three important neolithic monuments dating back about 6500 years: the Grand Menhir Brisé (trans: broken, so called because it is broken!), the Dolmen de la Table des Marchands (trans: the Merchants Table) and the Tumulus d'Er Grah. You can also see ancient hieroglyphics inside the burial chamber.
See Locmariaquer for details.
The treasury in Saint John Cathedral in Lyon features a wide selection of religious items dating back as far as the Byzantine (post Roman) era, and as recent as the 19th century, with numerous interesting items including tapestries, porcelain and gold and silver items.
See Lyon for other highlights in the city.
It is said that this 17th century castle overlooking the Seine River provided the inspiration for the Palace de Versailles and other castles. The Chateau de Maisons is generally considered to be one of the best proportioned French castles, due to the talents of the architect François Mansart, who designed it to be the King's hunting lodge.
Built in 1524 the Chateau d'If stands on an island just off the coast at Marseille. Built as a fort the castle became a prison - and then gained fame as the prison where the 'man in the Iron mask' was imprisoned in The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas.
See Marseille for this and other highlights in the city.
In the mountains of the Hautes-Alpes department in a site that is naturally defensible at the head of the Durance valley and the Guil Valley, Mont Dauphin Fort was originally based on the designs by legendary militay engineer Vauban then substantially reinforced until the 19th century. It is an unusual design that incorporates the classical architectural style into 19th century fortifications.
One of the most easily recognisable landmarks in France, the island and benedictine abbey at Mont Saint Michel are an astonishing achievement of both military and religious architecture from the medieval period, and were a very important pilgrimage destination for more than 1000 years.
As well as the abbey church itself you can see the associated buildings such as the refectory, cloisters and gardens. In summer a visit is extra special with 'sound and light' displays making the most of the setting each evening.
See Mont-Saint-Michel guide for visitor information.
At Montcaret in the Dordogne you can see the substantial and high quality mosaics that have been excavated on the site of a Gallo-Roman villa. Covering the period from the 1st to the 5th centuries you can see the layout of the villa with its courtyard and baths.
See Montcaret guide for visitor information.
At Montmaurin you can see the substantial remains of what was once a luxurious roman villa with several parts clearly distinguishable including the temple, living areas, courtyards and the so-calles Nymph's Grotto. It is thought that the villa dates from the 1st century and was substantially altered around the 4th century to give the layout we see today.
One of the more unusual of the National Monuments, Enserune was the location of an important citadel from around 600 BC until around 50 AD.
The citadel is no longer but numerous artefacts have been excavated here and are accumulated as collections that are on display in the museum - a remarkable reminder that the quiet countryside we see today was for so long an important center of activity.
The castle at Motte-Tilly is unusual in being built from a mix of brick and sandstone during the 18th century and is a fascinating castle for its classical style architecture.
Inside you can see many impressive examples of 18th century furniture while the extensive gardens and parkland around the castle include sections in both English and french style, and less formal park areas.
While most of the listed National Monuments qualify on the basis of their architectural merit and importance there are certain exceptions - most notably when a property is listed and preserved because of its famous owner. such is the case with the George Sand House.
Built at the end of the 18th century, the house of George Sand was her home and inspiration for many of her most famous books.
One of the most interesting castles in Poitou-Charentes, Oiron Chateau is perhaps best considered as a 'Loire Chateau away from home'.
Dating from the 16th century it is inside the castle that there are most surprises with the beautiful decoration, the paintings and works of art, and also an exhibition of more contemporary artworks and objects.
Several of the most important and well known Paris landmarks are listed as National Monuments in France:
See our Paris travel guide for details of these and other highlights of a visit to Paris.
Viollet-le-Duc had something of a reputation for trying to recreate an overstylised history with his 19th century renovations (for example at Carcassonne) and it was he who renovated the 15th century castle at Pierrefonds to be both a typical castle of the middle ages and also a magnificent home for Napoleon III.
The features of the castle might not always be strictly historically accurate but it is nonetheless a fascinating historical monument to explore.
On a peninsula towards the north of Finistere (Brittany) the Cairn de Barnenez is avery imposing neolithic monument, about 6000 years old and comprising two separate but adjacent cairns.
The extensive works include galleries and several burial chambers and is a rare insight into what life might have ben like at that time when hunter-gatherers were just learning how to create settlements and live in communities.
See Plouezoch for local information.
Most unusual among the French national Monuments, Villa Savoye was only built in the 20th century. It has been listed because of its importance on modern architecture aroud the world.
The house was designed and built between 1928 and 1931 by Le Corbusier for the Savoye family and for its time was radical in many ways (it should be added that the Savoye family had significant problems with the house e.g. rainwater getting in but no matter, the future had been designed!)
We all know of the famous cave paintings in the Vézère valley (Dordogne) but further west in the Gironde you can discover another extraordinary cave system with numerous prehistoric art paintings.
The paintings in the caves, mostly of animals, date back up to 33,000 years while other items found here from the same period can be seen in a museum area.
Originally a fortified castle, as seen in its defensive walls and towers, castelnau-Bretenoux castle is perhaps better known now for its association with Jean Mouliérat, the 19th century opera singer.
Mouliérat bought, renovated and altered the castle and left as his legacy a substantial collection of artworks, furniture and tapestries that can now be seen in the castle.
In France the castle at Rambouillet is best known because it is the official residence of the President and sometimes appears on the news when foreign statesmen visit France. The castle is also a National Monument and open to the public.
Rambouillet was originally a defensive medieval castle but it has been greatly transformed since the 14th century, culminating in its use as an occasional home by King Louis XIV. As a result you can see several very opulently furnished and decorated rooms in a variety of styles. Don't forget to visit the Dairy (also listed as part of the National Monument) before exploring the extensive formal gardens.
The town of Reims has two listed national Monuments - the Palace of Tau and the towers of the imposing gothic style cathedral. Both have played important roles in the history of France - especially with royal coronations: kings would stay in the palace before and after their coronation in the cathedral.
See Reims for more details of these two monuments.
Close to Paris the National Park of Saint Cloud was, until 1870, an extensive park around a chateau. The chateau burned down but the park was maintained.
The garden and park areas were designed by the renowned landscape gardener Le Notre and cover a very substantial 460 hectares including formal gardens, park areas and woodland.
Set in the Lot Valley, one of our favourite regions of France, the 16th century Chateau Montal has more in common with the castles of the Loire Valley than those in this region and incorporates medieval design elements with renaissance architecture.
An extensive renovation programme over the last 100 years has made Montal castle one of the highlights of a visit to the region.
Now a quiet location near Saint-Remy-de-Provence it is hard to imagine that for almost 1000 years Glanum was an important settlement. Starting around the 6th century BC the site was inhabited by the Gauls, Greeks and Romans.
The area has now been excavated and explored and remains and traces of many historically important edifices discovered.
See Saint-Remy-de-Provence for details.
Certainly this is one of the least imposing of the National Monuments in France, but is fascinating because of its association with Georges Clemenceau, French statesman and Prime Minister for the final year of World War One. This house was his summer residence and where he created an impressionist style garden among the sand dunes after a challenge by his friend, the artist Monet.
Near the Languedoc coast, the Fort at Salses dates from the end of the 15th century. At that stage the region was part of Spain, and it was built by the Spanish s part of their northern defences against France.
Inside the defenses of the fort you can see one of the best examples of military architecture of the period with an extensive range of buildings - Note that the whole building is inset in the ground to reduce the amount of fortifications visible (and therefore subject to attack).
See Fort de Salses for more local information
In the pre-Christian era (the first few centuries after Christ) Sanxay was a popular pilgrimage center for followers of two of the Roman gods, a site that was believed to possess special healing properties.
Today we can see substantial remains of this Roman settlement set over a large area, including the remains of the baths, the amphitheatre and several temples.
Saorge itself is a very picturesque village on the slopes of a hill in the Roya Valley north of Nice. The monastery stands at the edge of the village surrounded by olive groves with views across the village.
The Franciscan settlement is based around a baroqque style chuch built in the 17th century and includes other highlights such as the refectory and the cloisters with their frescoes painted in the 18th century.
See Saorge guide for details.
The Auvergne and Massif central region to the south of France has a very distinctive and unique style of architecture, with Castle Aulteribe a good example.
It's exterior also gives little clue to the remarkable furnishings it contains with Aubusson tapestries, important paintings and some very high quality pieces of furniture from the 17th-18th centuries, a collection which attracts enthusiasts from far afield.
Léon Gambetta was a leading French politician at the time of the Franco-Prussian War (1870) and the founding of the Third Republic (1875).
Gambetta's House, near Paris, had once belonged to the author Honoré de Balzac the passed to Gambetta who spent his retirement years here. The 'Maison des Jardies' as it is known has been maintained in its 19th century appearance and contains exhibits from the life of the politician.
A little way north-west of the major castles of the Loire Valley, Talcy is less famous than its neighbours and also provides an interesting contrast to them.
Although Talcy is a renaissance style castle it avoids the Italian style decorative embellishment that adorns many of the other renaissance castles in the region. There are also a good number of outbuildings and a substantial colection of 18th century furniture and decorative elements to be seen.
One of several French national Monuments dedicated to important French statesmen and politicians this 18th century house on Rue de la Victoire in central Tarbes is now a tribute to Marshall Foch, a very popular politician in France during World War One.
See also Tarbes for information and other sights in the town.
Based in an attractive building from the renaissance period next to Tours Cathedral the Psalette cloisters was once used as a place for practicing religious chants. The cloisters includes three galleries, a large amount of intricate decorative stonework and a particularly noteworthy open staircase rather similar to a small version of the one seen at the Chateau de Blois.
See Tours for information and other sights in the town.
Ernest Renan was a highly regarded philosopher and author in the 19th century, and in Treguier you can visit the attractive 17th century colombage house where he was born. Renan worked in a small room upstairs while his mother ran a grocery shop downstairs.
A room on the first floor has been recnstructed as a copy of the office where he worked at the College de France. various items belonging to the author can also be seen.
See Treguier for details.
Of the many imposing castles in the Dordogne the Chateau Puyguilhem is the only one to be listed as a National Monument. It is also unusual among the Dordogne chateaux in that it is a renaissance style castle (rather than medieval style).
There are numerous renaissance features to admire, both outside (such as the window surrounds and staircases) and inside (such as the Great Hall and the main staircase). The castle is lovingly furnished with tapestries and furniture, typically of the 17th-18th centuries.
See Chateau Puyguilhem for castle history and other local information
In the heart of the Auvergne and built of the stone that is typical of the region Villeneuve-Lembron castle dates from the 15th century.
The castle is above all known for its interior which features a large number of painted scenes depicting the life of Rigaud d'Aureille who built the castle, and also others relating to medieval times and mythology. Unusually the castle also has a good colection of 15th century furniture, and there is an impressive series of Aubusson tapestries.
While many visitors explore Avignon across the river the fort at Villeneuve-les-Avignon is less well known, but this important monument should also form part of your visit - it is one of the best examples of 14th century military architecture in southern France.
For more information see Villeneuve-les-Avignon
The Vincennes Castle near Paris was a royal residence for a long period, between the 12th and 18th centuries and in particular after King Charles V converted the existing manor house into a grand castle in 1365. Following major renovations in recent years the chapel and towers are open to the public, along with the castle keep - dating from the 14th century and the tallest in Europe.
This keep was also used as a prison for almost 400 years, with the marquis de Sade among the most famous prisoners held here.
The only listed National Monument related to Napoleon, this site was selected for the column because it is close to the Boulogne camp where Napoleon brought together an army for a planned assault on England.
Thanks to National Monuments of France for some of the information on this page. Photos are copyright.

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I need to know if I've been embarrassing myself totally for years and years and years.
I'm a bit of a kisser. I like to do the hello-kissy-kiss-kiss thing when it's someone I know reasonably well. It's nice. See, that's me in the picture above saying 'oh, hello, nice to make your acquaintance.' Ha! Not really, we're talking a little peck at most. Occasionally it's a double-job as I'm influenced by the Italians, but generally it's a fleeting peck.
But when I do the kiss, I do make actual lip to cheek contact.
Someone has mentioned that this is majorly embarrassing and you're supposed to kiss the air next to the cheek, not the cheek itself.
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The American Eagle Silver Proof Coin is a collector version of the official United States Mint American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin. Each coin contains one ounce of .999 fine silver. United States Mint proof coins are extraordinarily brilliant, with sharp relief and a mirror-like background. Their frosted, sculpted foregrounds give them a special cameo effect. Proof blanks are specially treated, polished and cleaned to ensure high-quality strikes. Each coin also bears the "W" mint mark reflecting its striking at the United States Mint facility at West Point. Each coin is packaged in a blue velvet, satin-lined presentation case and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
The obverse design features Adolph A. Weinman's walking Liberty striding confidently toward the sunrise, draped in the strength of the Stars and Stripes, carrying branches of laurel and oak in her arms to symbolize both civil and military glory.The reverse design, by former United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver John Mercanti, features a striking heraldic eagle with shield, an olive branch in the right talon and arrows in the left.
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PINEVILLE — The Glenbrook Apaches traveled to Pineville on Tuesday for an important district game with the Cenla Christian Academy Lions.
"We knew they would be the most talented team we would face this year," Apache head coach Todd Spurlock said. "So we knew it would be tough."
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MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - A Madison woman will spend a year-and-a-half in prison for a drunk driving crash that killed a man on a moped.
28-year-old Ekaterina Topolkaraeva was driving on the wrong lane of a frontage road near Madison's Beltline expressway in October of 2011. She struck a moped driven by 37-year-old Jeffrey Droster.
The woman pleaded guilty to reduced charges of negligent homicide and drunk driving. She was originally charged with OWI homicide.
Besides her prison time, Topolkaraeva must also spend 5 years under extended supervision.
Police said she was not arrested immediately after the crash, because she passed most of her field sobriety tests.
She did not get a blood alcohol test until two hours later, and it showed that her alcohol level was half the legal limit. But the state Crime Lab said the figure would have been twice as high had the test been taken right after the crash.


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Funky Quilted Binder Cover
1/2 yard of a large scale print
2 fat quarters for pockets
1 fat quarter for binding
1 charm pack
1/2 yard backing fabric
1 leftover piece of lightweight batting
1 1/2 yard ric rac
(I used Arcadia by Sanae for Moda)
Photo pages, scrapbook pages or journal paper for binder
From your large scale print, batting, and backing, cut a piece 3 inches taller and wider than your binder. It will shrink up a bit when quilted. (My binder measures 11 1/2 x 24. Yours may vary!)
From the charm pack, cut strips 1 1/2 inch wide x 5 inches. (I used about 46 pieces for mine.) You can leave the pinked ends on them. They will be trimmed later.
Sew your first two 1 1/2 x 5 inch pieces together as shown in the photo.
Continue to add 1 1/2 strips until your braid piece is longer than the width of your large scale print piece.
Trim the uneven edges as shown.
Cut both ends of your braid piece straight, leaving them a little longer than needed.
Sew the ric rac on the long sides, 1/4 inch from the edge.
Press, turning raw edges under.
Pin the bottom edge of the braid piece 2 inches from the bottom edge of the large scale print.
Topstitch both long edges to the large print piece.
Layer your backing, batting, and top and quilt as desired. I just did a quick meander, and left the braid section unquilted.
Carefully measure your binder and cut your quilted piece 1 inch taller and 1 inch wider than the binder.
You now have a cute little mini quilt!
Cut your pockets the height of your quilted piece by 16 inches. Fold in half so the piece is 8 inches wide and press. Pin the pockets to the back of your quilted piece as shown.
The fold should be to the center.
Stitch the pockets down a scant 1/4 inch on three sides, leaving one side open for the binder.
Slide the binder into the pockets. At this point, you can adjust the size if the quilted piece is too loose. The binding will tighten it up just a bit, so don't make it too tight. (Ask me how I know this!!!)
Cut your binding 2 1/4 wide and press. Sew binding to the quilt cover. Hand stitch your binding to the back side.
Slide your binder into your cover. Sit back and marvel at how cool it is!!!
I purchased photo pocket pages for mine and I'm using it for a wedding shower gift.
There are a million ways to jazz up those binders. All you need is a quilt the size of your binder. It could be pieced, appliqued, embroidered, monogrammed. Just use your imagination! If you send me photos, I'd love to feature them on my blog!
One very funky binder cover.
I dare you to make just one!
Maria at passingdowncrazy
24 comments:
- jen duncan said...
I made fabric covered binders for photo albums when my girls were little (in the 80's, yikes!) but never saw one so cool as this with the braid trim and the binding edge. Thanks for showing us how to do that. This project looks wonderful!
- April 17, 2009 at 10:36 AM
- Angela said...
Fabulous idea! LOVE IT!
- April 17, 2009 at 10:36 AM
- Sheri Howard said...
This is so darn cute and what a great idea for a wedding gift....love that orange!!!!!
- April 17, 2009 at 11:03 AM
- rachel griffith said...
pure cuteness!!!
- April 17, 2009 at 12:21 PM
- Grace said...
very pretty!!!
- April 17, 2009 at 2:20 PM
- Brenda said...
I really wish there was more on the braided piece. You lost me at "continue to add"...I saw how the first piece was made. So how do you sew the other pieces onto this one? Not clear enough for a beginner to follow along. Bummer, I really liked this one; but I know I'll never figure out how the other pieces are added on. =(
- April 17, 2009 at 4:46 PM
- Mary on Lake Pulaski said...
Wonderful tutorial for a binder cover....it has potentially so many uses.
- April 17, 2009 at 5:57 PM
- Sharon said...
Very cute!! I've bought the notebooks but need to get busy and cover a few of them.
Thanks for the tut.
- April 17, 2009 at 6:54 PM
- Jodi@SimplyThisThat n.. said...
Awesome Tutorial. How clever too! ooxx`jodi
- April 17, 2009 at 8:51 PM
- Angie and Weezie said...
What a great idea! Cute!
- April 17, 2009 at 9:16 PM
- amandajean said...
it's wonderful!
- April 17, 2009 at 9:19 PM
- Marcia said...
I had a friend make me something similar with handle on it (carries more like a purse). We put pencil bags in it and store knitting needles by sizes in them. Adorable! I love the braid and ric rac on yours. Thanks for such a great tut!
- April 18, 2009 at 9:14 AM
- happy zombie said...
Super-duper cute, and I love the great touch of the chevron/braid.
- April 18, 2009 at 1:13 PM
- Micki said...
I really do think that unique fabric makes the quilt.
Thanks for showing us the pics!
- April 19, 2009 at 3:56 AM
- Margaret said...
I love the technique that you have used. Can't wait to try this project, although I think I might do the cover for my street map book in my car!
- April 19, 2009 at 9:19 AM
- Sonja Hoyle said...
Fantastic!! I must try this with my Amy Butler scraps!! I love the ric-rac detail!!
- April 19, 2009 at 9:42 AM
- Calamity Jane's Cottage, Bonnie said...
I need to make this one to keep all the projects I'm working on with notebook and picture pages to slide in fabric pieces. Thank you for sharing.
Keep Stitchen'
- April 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM
- Jilly's Space said...
I love it!
Thanks for sharing!
- April 22, 2009 at 5:28 AM
- Rebekah said...
My mother would love this for her recipe binder and home/business binder! What a great looking cover!
Thanks for sharing.
Crafting blog: http://www.artandneedlework.blogspot.com
- March 9, 2010 at 7:25 AM
- Lucille said...
great project for a group project must get the group to get pattern online...thx it is great
- May 16, 2010 at 9:17 AM
- Moe said...
oh how cute! Ever since I got my sewing machine I've been obsessed with covering my notebooks & sketchbooks!!
- February 22, 2011 at 7:45 PM
Wow, I would have thought that braided piece was just too difficult. But after reading your instructions, it seems quite do-able! Thanks!
- May 23, 2011 at 5:12 PM
- Meme Stevie said...
I too used to make these in the 80's. I added lace and photo frames on the front...however, making with quilted fabric never occurred to me. Can't wait to start these...again. Fabulous Thank you for renewing and old idea! Love it.
- December 20, 2011 at 8:21 PM
- QuiltingRage said...
I made on of these using Gypsy Girl. It turned out great, thank you!
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|I have fond memories of Twice-Baked Potatoes, but now this Twice-Baked Cauliflower would suit me better!
Twice Baked Cauliflower
(Makes 6-8 servings; recipe adapted slightly from The Low Carb Gourmet.)
1 large head cauliflower
4 oz. low fat cream cheese (do not use fat free)
1/2 cup low fat sour cream (do not use fat free)
1/4 cup minced green onions
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (If you only have finely grated Parmesan, use a bit less)
6 slices bacon, cooked until very crisp, fat blotted with paper towel and then crumbled
1 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
(I used Kraft 2% milk sharp cheddar)
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Country Corner Farm Market & Pumpkin Patch
Farm, Fresh, Fun! Explore acres of pumpkins, a giant interactive adventure corn maze, farm-fresh produce, a petting zoo, craft barn, tree house and playground. Hayrack and pony rides, Mine for gems, ride the famous cow train. Special event weekends and concessions are also offered.U-pick pumpkins, interactive adventure corn maze and flashlight maze available in month of October. Ample parking and a nominal charge for activities. May through September 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Month of October Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and S
CITY: Alpha
Christmas Market "Julmarknad"
The holiday festivities in Bishop Hill begin with Julmarknad, or Christmas Market. This event is based on Scandinavian customs dating back to the Middle Ages when farmers and artisans would gather in the village squares to sell their wares. Bishop Hill businesses will be offering unique gifts, handmade wares, antiques, quilts, collectibles, baked goods, delicious foods, and Swedish imports. Scandinavian foods such as herring, lutfisk, and rye bread are also in abundance. You can also participate in the Chocolate Walk, located at the Steeple Building, where you can choose from a variety of chocolate delicacies.
CITY: Bishop Hill
Andover Christmas Walk
Andover and Andover Lake Park will glow with decorations. Stroll on walkways marked by luminaries or ride in a horse-drawn wagon. Join a soup supper, visit Santa and take part in a Christmas tree silent auction. Refreshments & kids crafts at the American Legion Building from 5pm to 7pm. Visit candle-lit Jenny Lind Chapel and hear live Christmas music from 6pm to 8pm.
CITY: Andover
Andover Christmas Julotta
For over 160 years this early morning (6:30 a.m.) service has been held at Augustana Lutheran Church. The service is held in a setting similar to that used by the Swedish congregation in 1870. The choir sings a Swedish anthem and the service is in English. Candles in the pews, altar and windows illuminate the sanctuary. Service begins at 6:30am.
CITY: Andover
Country Corner Giant Pumpkin Festival
Jack O'Lantern meets Jack and the Beanstalk! Like Jack's plant, a pumpkin can grow, and grow, and GROW – until it becomes one of the stars of the annual Giant Pumpkin Festival! See pumpkins weighing over 500 pounds. Most are for sale, so–give yourself the ultimate challenge and wrestle a giant out in our 20-acre pumpkin patch–or just point at one that's been pre-picked at the farmstand. We'll help with the wrestling, weighing and toting. Fall fun park, hayrack rides, corn cannons, our famous "Cow Train" barrel train, "Mining for Gems" ,bounce house, and Kids' Corn Maze. Free admission, ample parking, nominal charge for events. Fall Fun Park open: 10:30am to 6pm.
CITY: Alpha
Lucia Nights
Historic National Landmark, Bishop Hill, glows with luminary lit sidewalks and candle lit windows in honor of St. Lucy, a celebration of lights. Musical entertainment abounds throughout the village. Musicians will perform at the Steeple Building and at Vagnhall Galleri, the air will be filled with musical melodies. The village specialty shops and dining establishments stay open late for an enchanted evening to remember. Feel like dancing? Experience the Old Colony School barn dance serenaded by the Rusty String Pickup Band. Experience a utopia on the prairie holiday experience this season.
CITY: Bishop Hill
Beta Sigma Phi Annual Craft Show
Find your unique treasure at Henry County's largest one day craft show for handcrafted gifts. Free parking. Hours: 9am to 3pm. Admission: $2 for ages 13 & over.
CITY: Galva
Ol' Fashion Christmas
Breakfast with Santa, enjoy the make-it and take-it ornaments for kids, carriage rides, candy cane hunt, view mini-Christmas trees and a taste and buy at the chocolate fair. The parade beginning at 3 p.m. features Christmas themed floats, marching bands and Santa. Tens of thousands of lights make Veteran's Park downtown Galva a must to drive and see. Enjoy the Galva Arts Council entertainment in the evening. Hours: 10am to 8pm.
CITY: Galva
Country Corner Pumpkin Cannon and Military Appreciation Weekend
Have you ever seen pumpkins fly at the speed of sound? Watch the Q-9 pumpkin cannon – always shooting for a world record, or pick and shoot your own pumpkin. Distance and accuracy competitions are held twice daily. Military weekend appreciation events too.
CITY: Alpha
Christmas Market - Julmarknad
Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of Christmas past. Swedish folk characters roam the village, music plays, shop the Swedish Food specialties, abundance of handmade wares, folk art, antiques. Select homemade chocolate delicacies for your holiday enjoyment at the Steeple Building from 10am to 4pm.
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The animal shelter is located at 169 Old Colchester Road and is open Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dog adoption hours begin at 10:30 a.m. The phone number is 860-442-8583.
Humane Society employee Rachel McCabe introduced us to these animals this week:
- Dixie, a 5-year-old Doberman-mix who has a moderate energy level,
- and Asterix, a 2-year-old cat who likes to be pet.
Animals are adopted and dropped off at the Humane Society on a daily basis so if you see an animal in this video who you want, act fast. If you miss your chance however, these ones are still waiting for someone to bring them home:
If you aren't interested in any of these animals, log onto the Humane Society website to see a gallery of all the adoptable pets.
If you have plenty of pets at home but still want to help out these great animals, the Humane Society is always accepting donations of food, toys and supplies.


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Caitlin's Q & A
Favorite Movie/Actor
Paul Rudd
My first job
Kart pusher
Piercings/Tattoos (How many? Where?)
Gauged ears to 5/8, pierced navel and tongue, 1 tattoo on shoulder blade.
Mac or PC?
PC all the way.
Nintendo, Xbox 360, PS3, or don't game?
I am a hardcore gamer. I play anything and everything.
What's the most memorable pick up line you've ever heard?
"How much does a polar bear weigh? Enough to break the ice" I heard that when i was young and it still makes me laugh. got to love corny pick up lines.
What's in your purse or pocket right now?
My phone, Bright red lipstick, different types of tongue rings and a note book For keeping all of my sketches of tattoo's that I design.
What do you feel most comfortable wearing?
Truthfully although it sounds crazy... I am my most comfortable wearing a corset and some cute panties.
Would you rather have boring sex all the time or an amazing romp once a year?
Boring sex all the time. only because I think I'd die if I only had sex once a year.
If you could do a shot of Jose Cuervo with anyone -- dead or alive -- who would it be?
I'd have to say Bettie Page lol.


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I bought the DVD this afternoon.
Bought mine yesterday. I got the one with the wedding dress packaging and fabric poster of the wedding photo. The fabric poster is very nice. It's big 30"x40".
My Mom and I are watching it today when she gets home from church. I sat up last night to watch the extra features. Love it so far.
I don't have it yet, but I do plan on getting it.
watched for millionth time
That's too bad. I loved the commentary that he and Kristen did on Eclipse. They are so funny together. The way he made jokes about Jacob trying to steal Bella from him. LOL
Lucy...I liked in the commentary where Robert is joking about some of the scenes. Like where she jumps on the motorcycle with Jacob, Robert says something about his girlfriend going to hang out with a bunch of guys with their boobs hanging out. LOL
And about the heart diamond he puts on her bracelet, Robert says, "See I gave you a 3 million dollar diamond and he gave you a little dog. That's because I'm your boyfriend." He was so funny joking about these scenes.
i have watched it but not having a slumber/ watch party
I've got the Two Disk Special Edition and I already watched it twice since Monday. They have great extra features on the second disk.
Sadly its not out in the U.K. till 12/03.
My best friends and I watched all four movies when I got it. It's tradition. There should have been deleted scenes, though. -_-
Of course, from now on, the prom scene in Twilight when Jacob is there, I can't help but go, "Don't turn your back on him! He's gonna steal your baby!" lmao
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