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SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2014 • 7E OMAHA WORLD-HERALD LIVING THE ASSOCIATED PRESS June 28, 1914: Archduke Franz Ferdi- nand of Austria and his wife, Sophie, were assassinated in Sarajevo by Serb nationalist Gavrilo Princip — the event that sparked World War I. 1778: The Revolutionary War Battle of Monmouth took place in New Jersey; it was from this battle that the legend of “Molly Pitcher” arose. 1836: The fourth president of the United States, James Madison, died in Montpelier, Virginia. 1838: Britain’s Queen Victoria was crowned in Westminster Abbey. 1919: The Treaty of Versailles was signed in France, ending the First World War. In Independence, Missouri, future president Harry S. Truman married Elizabeth Virginia Wallace. 1934: President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the National Housing Act, which established the Federal Housing Administration. 1939: Pan American Airways began regular trans-Atlantic air service with a flight that departed New York for Marseilles, France. 1944: The Republican national conven- tion in Chicago nominated New York Gov. Thomas E. Dewey for president and Ohio Gov. John W. Bricker for vice president. 1950: North Korean forces captured Seoul, the capital of South Korea. 1964: Civil rights activist Malcolm X declared, “We want equality by any means necessary” during the Founding Rally of the Organization of Afro-Ameri- can Unity in New York. 1978: The Supreme Court ordered the University of California-Davis Medical School to admit Allan Bakke, a white man who argued he’d been a victim of reverse racial discrimination. 1989: About 1 million Serbs gathered to mark the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. 1994: President Bill Clinton became the first chief executive in U.S. history to set up a personal legal defense fund and ask Americans to contribute to it. Today’s birthdays: Comedian-movie director Mel Brooks is 88. Senate Armed Services Chairman Carl Levin, D-Mich., is 80. Comedian-im- pressionist John Byner is 77. Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is 76. Rock musician Dave Knights (Procul Harum) is 69. Actor Bruce Davison is 68. Actress Kathy Bates is 66. Actress Alice Krige is 60. College and Pro Football Hall of Famer John Elway is 54. Record company chief executive Tony Mercedes is 52. Actress Jessica Hecht is 49. Rock musician Saul Davies (James) is 49. Actress Mary Stuart Masterson is 48. Actor John Cusack is 48. Actor Gil Bellows is 47. Actress-singer Danielle Brisebois is 45. Jazz musician Jimmy Sommers is 45. Actress Tichina Arnold is 45. Actor Alessandro Nivola is 42. Actress Camille Guaty is 38. Rock musi- cian Tim Nordwind (OK Go) is 38. Rock musician Mark Stoermer (The Killers) is 37. Country singer Big Vinny Hickerson (Trailer Choir) is 31. Country singer Kellie Pickler is 28. HISTORY “One of the sources of pride in being a human being is the ability to bear present frustrations in the interests of longer purposes.” Helen Merrell Lynd, American sociologist and educator (1896-1982) BY JACQUELINE BIGAR KING FEATURES SYNDICATE Note: Bigar’s Stars is based on the degree of your sun at birth. The sign name is simply a label astrologers put on a set of degrees for convenience. For best results, readers should refer to the dates following each sign. A baby born today has a Sun and Moon in Cancer. Happy birthday for Saturday, June 28, 2014: This year you will be more dynamic than you’ve been in the past. Your personal life will take priority. Some of you will be in a position to buy a new home after July. You are likely to see a pay raise head your way this year. If you are single, others find you to be extremely attractive. You have to sort out who you would enjoy relating to and who offers you what you need. If you are attached, the two of you enjoy your life together more and more if you remember to be more sensi- tive to each other. Re-enact one of your first dates together in order to add more romance to the mix. A fellow cancer is as temperamental as you are! The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★ — You might want to understand more of what triggers excitement and unpredict- ability in your life. If you enjoy this element of the unexpected in your life, then do not worry about it. Your stability comes forth in these situations. Tonight: Happy at home. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★ — If someone repeat- edly seeks the same response, understand that he or she is testing you. You’ll gain unexpected insights, though you could be quite frustrated by this situation. A new beginning becomes possible later on. Tonight: Catch up on a loved one’s happenings. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ — You might consider an alternative approach to a situation, especially as you see what is happening on a different level. A child or new friend could become quite rebellious. Try to maintain a more cen- tered, quiet approach with this person. Tonight: Ever playful. CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★ — You could feel tired and pushed to the max. Just the same, you seem to be more stable than you normally are. You have the ability to be direct in how you handle situations and people. A family member could be on the warpath. Tonight: Say “yes” to a pleasing offer. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★ — Know when you need to move in a new direction; however, keep your thoughts to yourself for now. You might want to accomplish a lot on your own. If an irate friend or loved one shows up, stay cool. Nothing will be gained by getting angry. Tonight: Choose personal and quiet. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★★ — You could be more confused than you realize. You suddenly might be able to turn a situation around, no matter how unsure you are about your choices. You know what is acceptable, and you won’t opt for anything less. Tonight: Where your friends are. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★ — Tension builds to a new level, where you easily could feel like a firecracker. Be con- servative with your funds, no matter how great an idea might seem. Remain optimistic about a decision you have yet to make. Just give yourself time. Tonight: All eyes turn to you. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ — Take news with a grain of salt. You might feel very upbeat right now, and that will en- courage a positive response. Check out the details and facts of a situation before you give the OK. Be as clear as possible with others. Tonight: Opt to be entertained. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★ — You might want to see a situation evolve to where you can relate on a one-on- one level with a friend. You could be low on energy, yet your intuition will tell you to act anyway. You might be amazed at how good you feel once you make a move. Tonight: All smiles. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ — Defer to others, and try to get a better sense of direction. The unexpected might occur with a partner, whether you like it or not. A dis- agreement could evolve out of the blue with someone who is essential to your community involvement. Tonight: Go with a loved one’s suggestion. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ — You might want to lis- ten to feedback from someone who is far more serious than you are. You could disagree, but this person will enlighten you about other styles and ways of handling a situation. Consider a trip in the near future. Tonight: Invite friends over. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★ — You could discover that someone has been holding back and not sharing some of his or her negative feelings. You might be the recipient of the sum total. Be diplomatic, and back away, for now. Have a discussion once the waters are calm. Tonight: Kick up your heels. Be a kid again. HOROSCOPE BY TANNAH HIRSCH AND BOB JONES TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY Q1 — Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠652 ♥A J 10 4 2 ♦Q82 ♣K4 The bidding: NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST 1♦ Dbl ? What call would you make? Q2 — North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠J84 ♥A96 ♦AQ98 ♣652 The bidding: SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST Pass Pass 1♠ Pass ? What call would you make? Q3 — Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠KQ53 ♥AJ73 ♦K3 ♣A54 Right-hand opponent opens two spades, weak, showing 5-10 points and a six-card suit. What call would you make? Q4 — East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠AKQ75 ♥J72 ♦AQ9 ♣Q3 The bidding: SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST 1♠ Pass 1NT Pass ? What call would you make? Q5 — North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠J732 ♥A43 ♦Q 10 7 3 ♣A6 Partner opens one heart and right- hand opponent passes. What call would you make? Q6 — East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠10 8 7 2 ♥Q942 ♦10 9 ♣AJ4 With the opponents silent, partner opens one no trump. What call would you make? Look for answers on Monday. Contact the writer: [email protected] BRIDGE PET PARADE SUDOKU L.A. Times crossword puzzle is running in today’s Classifieds. DAILY CROSSWORD All puzzle solutions are on Page 2E. ACROSS 1 Oscillating blowers 5 Highest points 10 Glasgow native 14 Pitcher 15 Frog’s sound 16 Cincinnati, __ 17 Casual shirts, for short 18 Constructing again 20 Didn’t __ up; made no sense 21 Fumbler’s word 22 Sty cries 23 Memory __; senior moment 25 “__ can say that again!” 26 Votes in 28 Universe 31 Thinks deeply 32 Stick out 34 Public transport 36 Church service 37 Bulgaria’s capital 38 Escape 39 Actor Brynner 40 “__ John B”; Beach Boys hit 41 Go down smoothly 42 Solar __; the Sun & its orbits 44 Puts on a play 45 Chop down 46 Steam bath 47 Loosen 50 Picnic spoiler 51 Defunct airline 54 Bum 57 Passes away 58 Unpleasantly cold and wet 59 Onion’s cousin 60 Egg’s center 61 Cutlass or Alero, for short 62 __ down; made quieter 63 Concludes DOWN 1 Greek cheese 2 Blown away 3 To no purpose 4 Yrbk. section 5 Run __; find by chance 6 Thin pancake 7 Unruly crowds 8 __ de cologne 9 Zoom down snowy slopes 10 __ chloride; salt 11 Goatee’s place 12 Pig’s remark 13 Clothing 19 Too baggy 21 __ for; chooses 24 Expert combat pilots 25 Meditative exercise 26 TV show award 27 Island feasts 28 Cut coupons 29 Duty, legal requirement 30 Napped leather 32 Explosion 33 Flying saucer, for short 35 Observes 37 Murdered 38 Caramel-topped custard 40 Spirited horse 41 Astonish 43 Avoids 44 Took a cruise 46 Ointment 47 Take apart 48 Actress Patricia 49 Take care of 50 Harness strap 52 Melt metal pieces together 53 Invites 55 Sept.’s follower 56 Which person? 57 Coloring liquid BY MARC MORRONE NEWSDAY Q: We are getting a yellow Lab puppy from a breeder who has very good references. We have been on her waiting list for a year. This is the first dog I have had since I was a child, and we want to do everything correctly. The breeder forcefully insists that we keep the puppy in a crate to house train it. She told us she will not sell us the puppy unless we agree to it. When I was a kid, we never kept a puppy in a crate and neither did anybody else on the block, and all our dogs eventually became housebroken. I do not like the idea of keeping our new family member in a cage, yet it seems to be the thing to do these days. What are your thoughts? A: You are correct in that you really do not need to house train a dog using a crate. Nobody in my childhood world used crates, and we all trained our dogs. However, our moms were home all day long to follow the dog about and keep an eye on it. In the summer, the dogs were not even in the house during the day. They romped freely all over the neighborhood with the kids, and thus the only opportunity they got to eliminate was outdoors. That’s how they decided this was the place to “go.” Everyone was a lot more tolerant of things back then, as well, and a puddle on the floor was not viewed with as much drama as it is these days. What house training a puppy is all about is just restricting the dog’s opportunity to eliminate in the house or chew up your shoes. That is why the crate makes it so simple, and most likely this is why the breeder is insisting on it. A puppy raised in a crate will cause a lot less drama in the new home and thus create a happier customer -— you — in the end. Dogs have two instincts owners take advantage of in this crate- training process: to not soil the area where they sleep and to eliminate in the same area when they have the opportunity to do so. Crate training usually works just fine, but it is not the only way to train a dog -— just the easiest and the one that creates the least amount of trouble in the home. If you do it right from day one in a direct and unapologetic manner, the dog will accept it as a matter of course and not feel it is missing out on anything. And remember, the dog will not be in the crate forever. If you use it correctly and consistently, then the training will most likely be over by the time the dog is a year old or so. Q: We set up a garden pond with koi in it, and we have a waterfall and filter on it. The water was clear at first, but now it is green, and we cannot see the fish anymore. A: To keep a garden pond clear, you really need two devices. The first is a filter that strains the water through a medium that collects the visible dirt and debris and also creates an environment for beneficial bacteria to grow that consume the toxic ammonia from the water that is a result of the koi’s urine. However, the green algae in the water is microscopic and cannot be strained out of the water. For this you need what is called an ultraviolet light sterilizer — basically a tube with an ultraviolet light inside it that kills the algae when it is exposed to it. The unit is connected to the water line that comes out of the filter so the water then passes around the lightbulb, and thus the algae is killed and the water is crystal clear as it returns into the pond. These units, available at pet stores that specialize in fish, are expensive. But there is no point in having a koi pond without one if you can’t see the fish. Contact the writer: [email protected] Crate training puppy is efficient, not cruel Violet, owned by Peggy Garn of Omaha, takes her afternoon nap. Gus is a 1-year-old Yorkie Poo owned by Ashley Pham and Kevin Fuji of Omaha. Rosie is a registered therapy dog and READ dog. While at the South Omaha library, one of her friends that reads to her gave her a Clifford stuffed animal. For more info on Rosie’s adventures visit www.fb.com/ READwRosie. Luke makes a new friend. He is owned by Linzie Hearron of Coral Springs, Florida. SHOW US YOUR PETS! We want to see the cutest, cuddliest pictures of your pets. Send photos to [email protected], and we’ll print a selection every Saturday. You must include the owner’s name and hometown, pet’s name and names of anyone in the photograph.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2014 • 7EOMAHA WORLD-HERALD LIVING
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
June 28, 1914: Archduke Franz Ferdi-nand of Austria and his wife, Sophie,were assassinated in Sarajevo by Serbnationalist Gavrilo Princip — the eventthat sparked World War I.1778: The Revolutionary War Battle ofMonmouth took place in New Jersey; itwas from this battle that the legend of“Molly Pitcher” arose.1836: The fourth president of theUnited States, James Madison, died inMontpelier, Virginia.1838: Britain’s Queen Victoria wascrowned in Westminster Abbey.1919: The Treaty of Versailles wassigned in France, ending the First WorldWar. In Independence, Missouri, futurepresident Harry S. Truman marriedElizabeth Virginia Wallace.1934: President Franklin D. Rooseveltsigned the National Housing Act,which established the Federal HousingAdministration.1939: Pan American Airways beganregular trans-Atlantic air service witha flight that departed New York forMarseilles, France.1944: The Republican national conven-tion in Chicago nominated New YorkGov. Thomas E. Dewey for presidentand Ohio Gov. John W. Bricker for vicepresident.1950: North Korean forces capturedSeoul, the capital of South Korea.1964: Civil rights activist Malcolm Xdeclared, “We want equality by anymeans necessary” during the FoundingRally of the Organization of Afro-Ameri-can Unity in New York.1978: The Supreme Court ordered theUniversity of California-Davis MedicalSchool to admit Allan Bakke, a whiteman who argued he’d been a victim ofreverse racial discrimination.1989: About 1 million Serbs gatheredto mark the 600th anniversary of theBattle of Kosovo in 1389.1994: President Bill Clinton becamethe first chief executive in U.S. historyto set up a personal legal defensefund and ask Americans to contributeto it.
Today’s birthdays:
Comedian-movie directorMel Brooks is88. Senate Armed Services ChairmanCarl Levin, D-Mich., is 80. Comedian-im-pressionist John Byner is 77. FormerDefense Secretary Leon Panetta is 76.Rock musician Dave Knights (ProculHarum) is 69. Actor Bruce Davison is 68.Actress Kathy Bates is 66. Actress AliceKrige is 60. College and Pro FootballHall of Famer John Elway is 54. Recordcompany chief executive Tony Mercedesis 52. Actress Jessica Hecht is 49.Rock musician Saul Davies (James) is49. ActressMary Stuart Masterson is48. Actor John Cusack is 48. Actor GilBellows is 47. Actress-singer DanielleBrisebois is 45. Jazz musician JimmySommers is 45. Actress Tichina Arnoldis 45. Actor Alessandro Nivola is 42.Actress Camille Guaty is 38. Rock musi-cian Tim Nordwind (OK Go) is 38. RockmusicianMark Stoermer (The Killers) is37. Country singer Big Vinny Hickerson(Trailer Choir) is 31. Country singer KelliePickler is 28.
HISTORY“One of the sources ofpride in being a humanbeing is the ability tobear present frustrationsin the interests of longerpurposes.”Helen Merrell Lynd,American sociologist andeducator (1896-1982)
BY JACQUELINE BIGAR
KING FEATURES SYNDICATE
Note: Bigar’s Stars is based on the degree of your sun atbirth. The sign name is simply a label astrologers put on aset of degrees for convenience. For best results, readersshould refer to the dates following each sign.A baby born today has a Sun and Moon in Cancer.Happy birthday for Saturday, June 28, 2014:This year you will be more dynamic than you’ve been in thepast. Your personal life will take priority. Some of you willbe in a position to buy a new home after July. You are likelyto see a pay raise head your way this year. If you are single,others find you to be extremely attractive. You have to sortout who you would enjoy relating to and who offers you whatyou need. If you are attached, the two of you enjoy your lifetogether more and more if you remember to be more sensi-tive to each other. Re-enact one of your first dates together inorder to add more romance to the mix. A fellow cancer is astemperamental as you are!The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic;4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-DifficultARIES (March 21-April 19)★★★★ — You might want tounderstand more of what triggers excitement and unpredict-ability in your life. If you enjoy this element of the unexpectedin your life, then do not worry about it. Your stability comesforth in these situations. Tonight: Happy at home.TAURUS (April 20-May 20)★★★★ — If someone repeat-edly seeks the same response, understand that he or sheis testing you. You’ll gain unexpected insights, though youcould be quite frustrated by this situation. A new beginningbecomes possible later on. Tonight: Catch up on a lovedone’s happenings.GEMINI (May 21-June 20)★★★★ — You might consider analternative approach to a situation, especially as you seewhat is happening on a different level. A child or new friendcould become quite rebellious. Try to maintain a more cen-tered, quiet approach with this person. Tonight: Ever playful.CANCER (June 21-July 22)★★★★ — You could feel tiredand pushed to the max. Just the same, you seem to be morestable than you normally are. You have the ability to be directin how you handle situations and people. A family membercould be on the warpath. Tonight: Say “yes” to a pleasingoffer.LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)★★ — Know when you need to movein a new direction; however, keep your thoughts to yourself fornow. You might want to accomplish a lot on your own. If anirate friend or loved one shows up, stay cool. Nothing will begained by getting angry. Tonight: Choose personal and quiet.VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)★★★★★ — You could be moreconfused than you realize. You suddenly might be able to turna situation around, no matter how unsure you are about yourchoices. You know what is acceptable, and you won’t opt foranything less. Tonight: Where your friends are.LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)★★★ — Tension builds to a newlevel, where you easily could feel like a firecracker. Be con-servative with your funds, no matter how great an idea mightseem. Remain optimistic about a decision you have yet tomake. Just give yourself time. Tonight: All eyes turn to you.SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)★★★★ — Take news with a grainof salt. You might feel very upbeat right now, and that will en-courage a positive response. Check out the details and factsof a situation before you give the OK. Be as clear as possiblewith others. Tonight: Opt to be entertained.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)★★★★ — You might want tosee a situation evolve to where you can relate on a one-on-one level with a friend. You could be low on energy, yet yourintuition will tell you to act anyway. You might be amazed athow good you feel once you make a move. Tonight: All smiles.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)★★★★ — Defer to others,and try to get a better sense of direction. The unexpectedmight occur with a partner, whether you like it or not. A dis-agreement could evolve out of the blue with someone who isessential to your community involvement. Tonight: Go with aloved one’s suggestion.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)★★★★ — You might want to lis-ten to feedback from someone who is far more serious thanyou are. You could disagree, but this person will enlighten youabout other styles and ways of handling a situation. Considera trip in the near future. Tonight: Invite friends over.PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)★★★★ — You could discoverthat someone has been holding back and not sharing someof his or her negative feelings. You might be the recipient ofthe sum total. Be diplomatic, and back away, for now. Havea discussion once the waters are calm. Tonight: Kick up yourheels. Be a kid again.
HOROSCOPE
BY TANNAH HIRSCH AND BOB JONES
TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY
Q 1 — Neither vulnerable, as South,you hold:♠6 5 2 ♥A J 10 4 2 ♦Q 8 2 ♣K 4The bidding:NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST1♦ Dbl ?What call would you make?
Q 2 — North-South vulnerable, asSouth, you hold:♠J 8 4 ♥A 9 6 ♦A Q 9 8 ♣6 5 2The bidding:SOUTH WEST NORTH EASTPass Pass 1♠ Pass?What call would you make?
Q 3 — Both vulnerable, as South,you hold:♠K Q 5 3 ♥A J 7 3 ♦K 3 ♣A 5 4Right-hand opponent opens twospades, weak, showing 5-10 pointsand a six-card suit. What call wouldyou make?
Q 4 — East-West vulnerable, asSouth, you hold:♠A K Q 7 5 ♥J 7 2 ♦A Q 9 ♣Q 3The bidding:SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST1♠ Pass 1NT Pass?What call would you make?
Q 5 — North-South vulnerable, asSouth, you hold:♠J 7 3 2 ♥A 4 3 ♦Q 10 7 3 ♣A 6Partner opens one heart and right-hand opponent passes. What callwould you make?
Q 6 — East-West vulnerable, asSouth, you hold:♠10 8 7 2 ♥Q 9 4 2 ♦10 9 ♣A J 4With the opponents silent, partneropens one no trump. What callwould you make?
Look for answers on Monday.
Contact the writer:[email protected]
BRIDGE
PET PARADE
SUDOKU
L.A. Times crossword puzzle is running in today’s Classifieds.
DAILY CROSSWORD
All puzzle solutions are on Page 2E.
ACROSS1 Oscillating blowers5 Highest points
10 Glasgow native14 Pitcher15 Frog’s sound16 Cincinnati, __17 Casual shirts, for short18 Constructing again20 Didn’t __ up; made no sense21 Fumbler’s word22 Sty cries23 Memory __; senior moment25 “__ can say that again!”26 Votes in28 Universe31 Thinks deeply32 Stick out34 Public transport36 Church service37 Bulgaria’s capital38 Escape39 Actor Brynner40 “__ John B”; Beach Boys hit41 Go down smoothly42 Solar __; the Sun & its orbits44 Puts on a play45 Chop down46 Steam bath47 Loosen50 Picnic spoiler51 Defunct airline54 Bum57 Passes away58 Unpleasantly cold and wet59 Onion’s cousin60 Egg’s center61 Cutlass or Alero, for short62 __ down; made quieter63 Concludes
DOWN1 Greek cheese2 Blown away3 To no purpose
4 Yrbk. section5 Run __; find by chance6 Thin pancake7 Unruly crowds8 __ de cologne9 Zoom down snowy slopes
10 __ chloride; salt11 Goatee’s place12 Pig’s remark13 Clothing19 Too baggy21 __ for; chooses24 Expert combat pilots25 Meditative exercise26 TV show award27 Island feasts28 Cut coupons29 Duty, legal requirement30 Napped leather
32 Explosion33 Flying saucer, for short35 Observes37 Murdered38 Caramel-topped custard40 Spirited horse41 Astonish43 Avoids44 Took a cruise46 Ointment47 Take apart48 Actress Patricia49 Take care of50 Harness strap52 Melt metal pieces together53 Invites55 Sept.’s follower56 Which person?57 Coloring liquid
BY MARC MORRONE
NEWSDAY
Q: We are getting a yellow Labpuppy from a breeder who has verygood references. We have been onher waiting list for a year. This is thefirst dog I have had since I was achild, and we want to do everythingcorrectly. The breeder forcefullyinsists that we keep the puppy in acrate to house train it. She told usshe will not sell us the puppy unlesswe agree to it. When I was a kid,we never kept a puppy in a crateand neither did anybody else on theblock, and all our dogs eventuallybecame housebroken. I do not likethe idea of keeping our new familymember in a cage, yet it seems tobe the thing to do these days. Whatare your thoughts?A: You are correct in that youreally do not need to house traina dog using a crate. Nobody in mychildhood world used crates, andwe all trained our dogs. However,our moms were home all day longto follow the dog about and keep aneye on it.In the summer, the dogs werenot even in the house during theday. They romped freely all over theneighborhood with the kids, andthus the only opportunity they gotto eliminate was outdoors. That’s
how they decided this was the placeto “go.” Everyone was a lot moretolerant of things back then, as well,and a puddle on the floor was notviewed with as much drama as it isthese days.What house training a puppy is allabout is just restricting the dog’sopportunity to eliminate in the houseor chew up your shoes. That is whythe crate makes it so simple, andmost likely this is why the breeder isinsisting on it.A puppy raised in a crate will causea lot less drama in the new homeand thus create a happier customer-— you — in the end.Dogs have two instincts ownerstake advantage of in this crate-training process: to not soil the areawhere they sleep and to eliminate inthe same area when they have theopportunity to do so.Crate training usually works justfine, but it is not the only way to traina dog -— just the easiest and theone that creates the least amountof trouble in the home. If you do itright from day one in a direct andunapologetic manner, the dog willaccept it as a matter of course andnot feel it is missing out on anything.And remember, the dog will notbe in the crate forever. If you use itcorrectly and consistently, then thetraining will most likely be over by the
time the dog is a year old or so.
Q: We set up a garden pond withkoi in it, and we have a waterfalland filter on it. The water was clearat first, but now it is green, and wecannot see the fish anymore.A: To keep a garden pond clear, youreally need two devices. The first isa filter that strains the water througha medium that collects the visibledirt and debris and also creates anenvironment for beneficial bacteriato grow that consume the toxicammonia from the water that is aresult of the koi’s urine.However, the green algae in thewater is microscopic and cannot bestrained out of the water. For thisyou need what is called an ultravioletlight sterilizer — basically a tube withan ultraviolet light inside it that killsthe algae when it is exposed to it.The unit is connected to the waterline that comes out of the filter sothe water then passes around thelightbulb, and thus the algae is killedand the water is crystal clear as itreturns into the pond.These units, available at pet storesthat specialize in fish, are expensive.But there is no point in having a koipond without one if you can’t see thefish.Contact the writer:[email protected]
Crate training puppy is efficient, not cruel
Violet, owned by Peggy Garn of Omaha,takes her afternoon nap.
Gus is a 1-year-old Yorkie Poo owned byAshley Pham and Kevin Fuji of Omaha.
Rosie is a registered therapy dog and READdog. While at the South Omaha library,one of her friends that reads to her gaveher a Clifford stuffed animal. For more infoon Rosie’s adventures visit www.fb.com/READwRosie.
Luke makes a new friend. He is owned by Linzie Hearron of Coral Springs,Florida.
SHOWUS YOUR PETS!
We want to see the cutest, cuddliest pictures of your pets. Send photosto [email protected], and we’ll print a selection every Saturday. You mustinclude the owner’s name and hometown, pet’s name and names ofanyone in the photograph.
