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Training your dog to be a great travel companion
S
ummertime, and the getting
lost is easy. It’s especially true
if you’re a tourist. It’s also true
if you’re training challenged, and
you happen to be a dog.
Imagine you’re a dog who loves
to travel and whose parents take
you along on their vacations. It’s
your first trip to Cannon Beach! So
many new dogs to sniff! So many
new people! And a lot of shops that
keep interrupting your walks. That’s
fine because you get plenty of
attention while you wait. You even
get to jump on some friendly people
when your parents aren’t looking.
Then your leash breaks, setting you
free to peek into windows, follow
strangers, even cross the street! It’s
very exciting at first, but then scam-
per turns to wander and you realize
you’re lost. You might have found
your way home by scent in your
town, but this town is a tangle of
unfamiliar smells. You have nothing
to go on.
Let’s save this dog. How would
you do it?
Some readers will be thinking
prevention — e.g., dog staying with
parents rather than out of sight and
CANINE CORNER
RAIN JORDAN
& DAHLIA
jumping on strangers may have pre-
vented the leash break and escape.
That’s one good option, especially
in a dog-friendly town like Can-
non Beach. It’s wise to have other
options as well; not all places are
so dog-friendly. Double leashing is
another option some may choose.
Others might argue that having
trained for calm behavior might
have prevented the leash break.
Because some dogs will escape, it’s
important to know how to get them
back, by which I mean not only
how to find them — once gone,
there are professionals who should
be consulted for the important task
of tracking lost pets — but how to
get them to come back to you. In
the story above, if the dog’s parents
had been right there when the leash
broke, would the dog have stopped
and returned to the parents when
they called?
Recall help is a common request
of people hiring dog trainers.
Some dog owners report that dogs
who used to “come” now ignore
such instructions. Indeed, it is not
surprising for dogs to ignore cues
to which they once responded, and
there’s a very logical reason: They
have learned that responding does
not pay. Usually, the reasons for a
dog’s diminished recall response are
1. Dog’s name and/or cue
overuse (also known as “nagging”),
combined with
2. Punishing or ignoring the
dog’s response, and
3. Lack of the dog’s preferred
primary reinforcer on a sufficient
reinforcement schedule.
Example: Owner cues unrespon-
sive dog as follows. “Rover, come!
Come, Rover! Rover?! ROVER,
COME! COME- HERE-RIGHT-
NOW! ROVER!” If the dog does
finally come and is greeted with
scolding or further punishment,
or if the dog is simply ignored (a
form of punishment), the dog is
not being positively reinforced for
having recalled as instructed. Since
increasing and maintaining desired
behavior on cue is achieved by
high rates of positive reinforcement
using the dog’s preferred reinforcer
(usually this is small pieces of novel
food items but may be something
else) while avoiding anything
aversive to the dog, the combination
of nagging, punishing, and with-
holding sufficient positive reinforce-
ment can quickly diminish a dog’s
responsiveness.
To save the lost dog of our story,
then — to prevent the dog from
being lost — we would teach the
dog’s parents how to positively
reinforce, train, and cue behavior.
We would ensure that they safely
practice in increasingly distracting
environments until the dog responds
to the cue in any environment. That
dog would have excellent recall,
that dog’s parents would ensure that
recall was maintained via positive
reinforcement protocols, and that
dog would possess a high likelihood
of immediately stopping upon hear-
ing his name and returning to his
parents upon hearing his recall cue.
There are those who will say that
if you “let the dog get away with
it”— ignoring repeated demands to
come, calling the dog’s name mul-
tiple times — then you are teaching
the dog to ignore you, that you must
be more “firm” with the dog. Those
people are only fractionally correct:
What teaches ignoring is nagging.
This is an irony that the most pro-
ficient tune-out masters of our own
species can confirm.
When it comes to effective
animal training, you do not need
the baggage packed up in “firm”;
you’ll have a cleaner conscience
and a happier, more cooperative
dog (who isn’t at risk of developing
aversives-related aggression) via
positive reinforcement and cueing.
Being “firm” and other euphemisms
are often excuses to hurt, force, in-
timidate, scare, or startle a dog into
attention rather than taking the time
and patience to train with kindness,
which you can do while saying the
cue just once — installing a more
reliable behavior at the same time.
Contact me if you’d like to learn
how!
Rain Jordan of Elevate Dog
Training & Behavior can be
reached at ElevateDogTraining@
gmail.com.
Is the man in your life watching his health?
By Patti Atkins
For Cannon Beach Gazette
M
any men would rather talk about
news, sports or jobs — maybe
even feelings — than talk about
their health.
And deep down, many would admit
they go to the doctor mostly to make their
partner happy. Or when they can’t do what
they used to do. And sometimes they wait
too long.
Women have reasons all their lives to
go to the doctor when they’re not sick,
from birth control to cancer screenings.
Men don’t always have similar reasons.
So let’s pick one: June is Men’s Health
Month. If you haven’t seen your primary
care provider by June, call this month to
set up your annual wellness visit and if you
are a Columbia Pacific CCO member, the
visit is free.
Think of your annual wellness visit
like changing the oil in a car. You do it
because the manufacturer’s specifications
say it’s good for your car. You might push
it a bit. But you wouldn’t go years without
changing the oil.
As it turns out, there are specifications
for you, too.
“I usually show my
One important bit of main-
tenance for people older than
patients the U.S. Preventive
50 is colon cancer screening.
Services Task Force recom-
mendations,” says Dominique
Now you can do this in the
Greco, M.D. and medical
comfort of your own home.
director for Providence
Your doctor will give or mail
Seaside Hospital. That’s a
you a FIT kit. You collect the
research-based list of what
sample and mail it in. This kind
people need to do for their
of screening must be done ev-
ery year. Another way is to get
health.
a colonoscopy every 10 years.
“At regular checkups, your
Dominique Greco,
Finally, a very good reason
doctor can talk to you about
M.D.
to get regular checkups is to
blood pressure, weight, diet,
connect with your provider.
exercise, drug and alcohol
“A strong relationship with your pro-
use,” Dr. Greco says. And smoking.
vider is a great way to get good care,” Dr.
“The greatest cause of death is heart
Greco says.
disease,” she says. “And one of the prima-
ry factors for heart disease is smoking.”
Creating health together: Providence
Maybe you don’t want to hear what
Seaside Hospital provides care for Co-
lumbia Pacific CCO members who are on
the doctor says, but it’s like when your
the Oregon Health Plan. Established in
car makes a troubling noise. Experience
September 2012, Columbia Pacific CCO
tells you it’s better to fix a problem sooner
coordinates health services for more than
rather than later.
25,000 Oregon Health Plan members in
If you’re worried about “that” test, rest
Columbia, Clatsop and Tillamook counties.
easy.
You can learn more at our services on our
“It’s not recommended that every man
website at colpachealth.org and on Face-
be screened for testicular or prostate can-
book at @ColumbiaPacificCCO.
cer,” says Dr. Greco. “Depending on your
Patti Atkins is communications consul-
family history or other risk factors, your
tant for Columbia Pacific COO.
doctor may suggest it.”
JOSEPH BERNT
Crowds at the Rare and Used Book Sale at the Can-
non Beach Library.
Don’t miss library’s
big July 4 book sale
Every Fourth of July
morning for decades, Can-
non Beach residents and
visitors, coffee in hand,
queue along Hemlock
Street for two events —
the Independence Day
Parade and the Cannon
Beach Library Fourth of
July Book Sale — tradi-
tional events that trans-
form this popular beach
community into Oregon’s
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JUNE 2018
MEETINGS
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City Council Regular Meeting
Planning Commission Work Session
City Council Work Session
Design Review Board
Planning Commission
CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION, June 5,
2018
The City Council met in executive session
pursuant to ORS 192.60(2)(i) to review and evalu-
ate the employment related performance of a
chief officer of any public body, a public officer,
employee or staff member who does not request
an open hearing.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, June 5,
2018
• Adopted Ordinance 18-04, for the purpose
of repealing and replacing Sections 2.08.070,
2.08.080 and 2.08.100 of Chapter 2.08: Public
Contracting Regulations of the Cannon Beach
Municipal Code;
• Adopted Resolution 18-05, interfund transfer
for Recycle Department Budget Adjustment;
• Adopted Resolution 18-06, establishing park-
ing management fees for Fiscal Year 2018-
2019, updating Resolution 15-05;
• Adopted Resolution 18-07, authorizing the
City of Cannon Beach to apply for a Transpor-
tation Growth Management Grant from the
Oregon Department of Transportation for the
development of a Transportation System Plan;
• Upheld the Public Works Committee recom-
mendation to deny a utility relief request;
• Authorized the award of the Ash Street Water-
line project to Bob McEwan Construction;
• Authorized the City Manager to sign the lease
agreement with the Cannon Beach Academy
for another year at $100/month rent.
CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION, June 5,
2018
The City Council met in executive session
pursuant to ORS 192.60(2)(i) to review and evalu-
ate the employment related performance of a
chief officer of any public body, a public officer,
employee or staff member who does not request
an open hearing.
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING & WORK
SESSION, June 12, 2018
• Introduction of 2018 Public Information Of-
ficers and Lifeguards;
• Adopted Ordinance 18-05, for the purpose of
amending the City of Cannon Beach Municipal
Code Chapter 3.12 – Transient Room Tax;
• Adopted Ordinance 18-06, for the purpose of
amending the City of Cannon Beach Municipal
Code Chapter 3.08 – Record Search Fees;
• Adopted Resolution 18-08, establishing lien
search fees at $15.00;
• Adopted Resolution 18-09, adopting the FY
2018-19 City of Cannon Beach Budget;
• Adopted Resolution 18-10, declaring the City’s
election to receive State Revenue Funds for
7:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
(nothing scheduled at this time)
6:00 p.m.
Fiscal Year 2018-2019;
• Adopted Resolution 18-11, approving a bud-
get fund adjustment in the RV Park Fund
• Adopted the City Manager 6-month evalua-
tion;
• The Tourism & Arts Commission presented
their FY2018-19 Tourism & Arts Fund Grant
Award recommendations;
• Discussed declaring the Red-wing Blackbird as
the official Cannon Beach City Bird. Directed
staff to prepare a proclamation for same to
be considered at the July 3, 2018 City Council
meeting;
• Discussed possible zone changes to accom-
modate housing and directed the City Planner
to bring forward recommended changes for a
discussion at another work session;
• Discussed food carts in Cannon Beach and
directed the City Planner to work on options
and meet with local restaurant owners to come
up with suggestions for the Council;
• Discussed and listed some goals for the ad
hoc South Wind Improvements Advisory
Board.
CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION, June 13,
2018
The City Council met in executive session
pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(a) to consider the
employment of a public officer, employee, staff
member or individual agent.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD – The Design Review
Board met June 21, 2018 and discussed;
DRB 18-01, O’Brien & Company, Major Modifica-
tions to Existing Commercial Building located
at 273 Beaver Street. Approved with condi-
tions.
PLANNING COMMISSION - The Planning Com-
mission met May 24, 2018 and discussed;
V 18-03, O’Brien request for a parking variance
for an existing commercial building at 273
Beaver St. Denied
V 18-04, Tolovana Architects request for a
setback reduction in conjunction with the
replacement of an existing dwelling at 707 N.
Laurel. Denied
ZO 18-01 and CP 18-01, City of Cannon Beach
request for Zoning Ordinance and Compre-
hensive Plan text amendments updating the
City’s foredune management plan. Closed
Public Hearing and Continued to the June
28th meeting.
The Planning Commission is scheduled to
meet June 28, 2018, at 6:00pm.
iconic all-American vil-
lage.
The sale runs July 4-7,
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each
day, at 131 N. Hemlock St.
The library will close Tues-
day, July 3, to organize
this massive sale. Other
than the popular book-sale
room, during this event,
most library services will
remain unavailable until
Monday, July 9.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
MAYOR: Sam Steidel
COUNCILORS: Mike Benefield,
Nancy McCarthy, Brandon
Ogilvie and George Vetter
CITY MANAGER: Bruce St. Denis
Of Interest…
City Hall will be closed
Wednesday July 4, 2018
in observance of
Independence Day
Haystack Rock Awareness Program
Beach Volunteers Wanted!
Do you enjoy being outside and sharing your
love of Haystack Rock? No experience necessary –
we train! Families welcome.
Please contact: Lisa Habecker, Education &
Volunteer Coordinator 503.436.8064, habecker@
ci.cannon-beach.or.us
Attention:
Candidates filing for the office of
City of Cannon Beach
Mayor or City Councilor
If you are interested in running for the positions
of Cannon Beach Mayor or City Councilor you are
encouraged to contact the City Elections Official
(Colleen Riggs, riggs@ci.cannon-beach.or.us or
503.436.8052) for information.
The position of Mayor and two Council positions
need to be filled at the November 6th general elec-
tion. All incumbents are eligible to run for a second
term, but one Councilor has already announced he
will not be running.
Requirements
Any resident of the City of Cannon Beach who
is registered to vote in Cannon Beach, Clatsop
County may file to become a candidate for City
Council, provided they have lived here at least one
year prior to the election.
Terms/Conditions of Office
The Mayor and City Councilors are elected for
a four-year term (unless completing a partial term)
which begins with the first meeting in January fol-
lowing the election. You will be expected to attend
City Council meetings, which typically occur twice
monthly. Members of the Council may serve a maxi-
mum of two four-year continuous terms.
How to File
Please make an appointment with the City Elec-
tions Official (Colleen Riggs) to review the process.
The City Elections Official will confirm your
eligibility (active, registered voter) with the County
Elections Office prior to reviewing the process with
you.
The City of Cannon Beach follows the state
guidelines and the City Elections Official will give
you the forms and review the process with you.
Step 1: File Prospective Petition
Step 2: Collect Signatures
Step 3: Submit Signature Sheets
Campaign Finance Reporting Requirements
All campaign finance reporting is handled at
the Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division. If
you have questions regarding Campaign Finance,
please contact the Oregon Secretary of State Elec-
tions Division at 503-986-1518 or www.oregon-
votes.org
Statement of Economic Interest/State Reporting
Requirements
All persons holding office in the City of Cannon
Beach are required to file a Statement of Economic
Interest with the Oregon Government Ethics Com-
mission. The annual reports must be filed electroni-
cally by April 15th every year of the incumbency of
the elected official. Information will be requested
concerning sources of income, property, busi-
ness interests and gifts related to the office. Civil
penalties may be imposed for failure to file, or for
insufficient information. For additional information
or sample forms, information can be found on the
Oregon Government Ethics Commission website -
www.oregon.gov/OGEC or by contacting the Com-
mission at (503) 378-5105.
Voter’s Pamphlet
Candidates are to file directly with the County
Elections Official with the filing candidate statement
and required fee.
Important Dates
• May 30, 2018- First day for local (city) candi-
date to file declaration of candidacy (SEL 101)
and candidate signature sheet (SEL 121) with
City Elections Official for offices filled at general
election.
• August 17, 2018 - Recommended date for
candidates to submit their petition signature
sheets (SEL 121) to the City Elections Official
BEFORE the actual candidate filing deadline of
August 28th, in order to allow sufficient time for
County Elections Office to verify the signatures,
their eligibility to vote here, and also to allow
time for candidates to obtain more signatures if
needed. The City of Cannon Beach Charter sets
the requirement of 50 signatures.
• August 28, 2018 - Last day for local (city) can-
didate to file declaration of candidacy (SEL 101)
and candidate signature sheets (SEL 121) with
City Elections Official for offices filled at general
election.
• August 31, 2018 - Last day for city candidates
to file withdrawal of candidacy. (SEL 150)
• September 6, 2016 - Last day for City Elections
Officers to file with County Clerk statement of
candidates and measures for placement on the
ballot.
• September 10, 2018 - Last day for local candi-
date who files candidacy with County Clerk to file
candidate statement for County Voters’ Pamphlet
with County Clerk’s office. ($25.00 fee)
• September 14, 2018 - Materials submitted
(candidate statements and measure arguments)
for County Voters’ Pamphlet become public
record and available for public inspection.
• November 6, 2018 - Election Day!
You may also visit the County website for
information and forms www.co.clatsop.or.us, under
Services select Clerk/Elections.