eBay Auction!!!
Start priming your credit cards, because NorSled is holding an eBay auction!!
You say your life is going to the dogs? Prove it! You will not want to miss our Goodies Galore!
Here are a few of the items that will go up for bid:
- Posters
- Jon VanZyle print
- Husky & Iditarod books
- Picture frames in an assortment of sizes including a Washington State Huskies frame
- Husky clock
- Framed artwork
- Plush Husky stuffed animals
- Pretty Sled Dogs DVD from Karen Ramstead
- Best In Show video
- Hand painted purse with matching checkbook cover
- Jewelry boxes and beautiful handmade jewelry
- Other assorted Husky and non-canine items!
Remember that this auction supports the rescue of more of our canine friends. So please go to eBay and bid!
Some of the items available at the auction
Check out our eBay auction now!
Recipe of the Month
Bacon and Egg Cookies
1/2 lb bacon strips, cooked crisp, crumbled
5 eggs scrambled and cooked dry, crumbled
2 cups cooked oatmeal
drippings from bacon
1 tablespoon baking powder
Flour to make a dough - about 2-3 cups (can use up to 1 cup wheat germ
or whole wheat flour instead of white flour)
Can add garlic or parsley if you dog likes - many love garlic
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix bacon, eggs baking powder and 1 cup flour.
Add in oatmeal, and garlic/parsley if using. Mix for about 2 minutes. Start adding in additional flour 1/2 cup at a time until you have a dough thick enough you can handle without it being too sticky.
Roll out 1/2 inch thick - cut with cookie cutters.
Bake 20 minutes. Turn off oven, let sit in the oven 20 minutes drying. Store in the refrigerator 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Would you like to contribute to our upcoming recipe book? Send your favorite canine recipes to recipes@norsled.org.
Some Available Dogs
Welcome to the First Edition of NorSled News
Welcome to the first edition of NorSled News - the newsletter for Northern California Sled Dog Lovers. This newsletter will feature upcoming special events, informative articles, and general news about what's happening with the Northern California Sled Dog Rescue.
You are receiving this newsletter because you have adopted a Northern breed dog or have expressed interest in one. If you do not wish to receive NorSled News, we apologize, there is a unsubscribe option at the bottom of this newsletter.
Dog Friendly Destinations
Wonderful weather is upon us in Northern California. Here are some dog friendly destinations to enjoy with your special canine companion. Directions to these destinations can be found on there Web sites.
Pt. Isabel Regional Shoreline - This 21 acre park is an awesome stop for you and your canine. It's touted as the largest off-leash dog park in the nation with over 500,000 visitors. Dogs can roam both on and off-leash, play fetch, swim, and even enjoy a good scrub at the end of the day at Mudpuppy's Tub and Scrub while owners can enjoy shopping, a sandwich, mocha, or other specialty drink or snack.
Location: Richmond
East Bay Regional Parks - Dogs are permitted in nearly all East Bay Regional Parks. There are some exceptions which you can find listed in the Dog section of the East Bay Regional Park Web site.
Location: Throughout the East Bay
Paw Patch @ Newhall Community Park - The "Paw Patch" is a secure, fenced area where dogs can exercise off-leash within the 126 acre park in Concord, CA. The "Paw Patch" offers both a small and large dog park and is quite the social gathering spot on Friday evenings.
Location: Concord
Wardlaw Dog Park - The dog park is 2.2 acres, fully landscaped with an interior walking path, exterior walking path, cool water dispenser, 5 poop bag dispensers, a small/shy/older dog area with it's own gate and enclosure. The park area itself has plenty of parking, bathrooms, picnic area and a bridge that connects the park to the Blue Rock Springs corridor - a 2+ mile walking path. The dog park is handicap accessible and has benches & tables, trees and lots of lovely grass for the pups to romp.
Location: Vallejo
Phenix Community Dog Park - Located adjacent to Benicia Community Park, off Community Park Drive (Rose Drive and Dempsey Drive), behind the far left parking lot. Dog Park is fully fenced with picnic tables.
Location: Benicia
Hillcrest Bed and Breakfast - This charming bed and breakfast in Calistoga offers 40 acres of hiking, swimming, and fishing. Reasonable rates and dogs are welcome to stay in your room or in kennels for an additional $10.00 per night. Dog walking/sitting is available free of charge.
Location: Calistoga
Russian River Getaways - Guerneville area - Numerous beautiful private homes, many of which are dog friendly and located on or within walking distance of the river.
Location: Russian River
We will feature more Canine Friendly Destinations in our next edition. Please send your favorites to newsletter@norsled.org.
Search for Dog Friendly Locations in Northern California
House Training Your New Puppy or Dog
The key to training your dog to eliminate outside (where you want him to) is to prevent accidents, and to reward success. Adult dogs have better bladder and bowel control, and can 'hold it' for a longer period of time than puppies. The rule of thumb with puppies is: take their age in months, add one, and that's the number of hours the puppy can 'hold it' during the day. (i.e. A 4 month old puppy can be expected to be clean for up to 5 hours during the day).
- Feed your dog on a schedule (he'll eliminate on a schedule, too)
- Keep his diet simple and consistent (avoid table scraps and canned foods; a high quality dry kibble produces the least waste)
- Choose an area, about ten square feet, outside, where you wish your dog to potty
- Take your dog on leash to the area, pace back and forth (movement promotes movement) and chant an encouraging phrase ("do your business, do your business…")
- Do this for maximum 3 minutes:
- if he eliminates, huge praise and play
- if he doesn't eliminate, keep him on leash, go back indoors, keep dog on leash with you or confined in a crate
- Try again in an hour. Eventually your dog will eliminate appropriately and you can give huge praise and play
- After each success, allow 15 minutes of freedom in house, before placing dog back on lead or back into crate
- After each 3 consecutive days of success, increase freedom by 15 minutes
- If there is an accident; decrease freedom by 15 minutes for 3 days
Remember! Do not punish accidents! Ignore them, and reward success.
Source: Sue Sternberg http://www.suesternberg.com
Free E-book Before You Get Your Puppy by Dr. Ian Dunbar
Before You Get Your Puppy by Dr. Ian Dunbar
FREE BOOK! Thinking of adding a puppy to the family or know of someone who is? Please read this book first! The sad fact is that many new puppy owners become frustrated and disillusioned, and dogs end up in shelters, because these owners didn’t understand what was required to help that cute, adorable puppy grow into a behaviorally healthy adult dog. Written by world-renowned animal behaviorist and veterinarian Dr. Ian Dunbar—the man who invented puppy classes and changed the face of dog training forever—Before You Get Your Puppy tells you how to select the right puppy for your family and what to do his first week home to set up your new puppy for success. An absolute “must read.”
Download your free copy at http://everydogcan.com/resources.htm
June Canine of the Month
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to learn more about Andy and how to have your dog featured as Canine of
the month.
NorSled's New Web Site
Have you visited our Web site lately? The NorSled site has been completely revamped to include the following new features:
- Canines for Adoption
- Adoption Fair Schedule
- Special Events
- Success Stories
- Remembrance Page
- Canine of the Month
- Puppy Blog
- CafePress Store
- Amazon Store
- Candles for Canines
July 14, 2007 Fun Match!
July 14, 2007 - Fun Match - Richardson Park - 9:30 a.m. - Match Flyer (PDF)
A fun match is similar to a dog show - only this one has only Siberian Huskies. Very low key, BBQ, guarantee of puppies and rescue dogs can prance around the ring too!!! Come and enter your NorSled dog in the Parade of Rescues, enjoy a park full of Siberian Huskies and watch the show!
NorSled will sponsor a free lesson on "showing" your Siberian in the ring so that everyone can feel comfortable in the show ring. So bring your pup down and have a great day.
We will also be conducting a silent auction to raise funds at this event. One of the featured items will be a custom painted portrait of your beloved canine.
If you have items to donate for the auction, please contact Cathy @ sleddawgrescue@yahoo.com.
The NorSled photographer will be on site to take photos of all of your canine companions. For a $15 donation to NorSled you can have your favorite photo printed on the spot ($15 for a 4"x6"- $20 for a 5"x7").
Dogs in Need
Please consider donating to support our medical costs
Starr - Whipworm - Cost $1,000
Dawson - Heartworm Positive & Ear Tumor - Cost $1,300
Nala - Hip Replacement - Cost $2,000
Visit http://www.norsled.org for donation details
Candles for Canines
Candles for Canines is a donation program started by one of our wonderful foster mom's, Darlene Hagen. For all candle orders that are placed through NorSled Darlene will give $5 per candle back to our organization!!
When ordering, please be sure to note that you're ordering via NorSled.
