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Newspaper Page TextFriday, November 15, 2019 | Seaside Signal | SeasideSignal.com • A5 A siren song to help inspire your dog to better behavior CANINE CORNER RAIN JORDAN & DAHLIA I n Greek mythology, the Sirens are seductive yet dan- gerous creatures living on a rocky island. They sing irresistible songs to distract sailors from their intended work and lure them to shipwreck on the Sirens’ coastline. The term “siren song” means an appeal that is hard to resist yet leads to suffering and ruin. Fantastic declarations tend to get people’s attention. Whether the reason is a longing for a sense of magic in life, the desire for instant gratiﬁ cation, or simply a hope to save time, there’s a rea- son that in modern times we also call this type of longing the search for a “magic bullet.” Emphasis on bullet. We don’t use magic bullets to help dogs in need. We don’t string them along or endanger them. We pay for the work they do, just as our employers pay us for the work we do. Their payment is almost always in the form of novel, high value food items because just as monetary income is a primary reinforcer for human workers, pal- atable food is a primary reinforcer for dogs. We may sometimes hear some- one say that a particular dog “isn’t food motivated” or treat moti- vated. But because dogs require food to live, all dogs are food motivated so long as they are motivated to survive. There are a few possible reasons a dog might refuse to eat a treat or other food item; these reasons have little to do with motivation per se, how- ever. Such a dog might be ill or in pain, overfed, over thresh- old, afraid of the offerer, the con- text, or might simply ﬁ nd the speciﬁ c food being offered unin- spiring. It is obvious that feeling full or unwell can reduce interest in food, but what about the other reasons? The taste and rarity of an offered food affects its value to a dog. Sometimes a dog appears unmotivated by food because he has only been offered kibble, or only low quality treats, or the same treat day after day, year after year. Or his favorite treat food hasn’t been ascertained; prefer- ence tests can determine his favor- ite. Outside contexts described above and below, I’ve never seen a dog refuse to train for the con- sequence of his favorite primary food reinforcer, also known as a “reward” — also endearingly known in training circles as a pay- check. A great paycheck for a job well done tends to inspire more jobs well done. Being too close to a dog’s trig- ger will typically result in the dog refusing even his favorite high value food. “Over threshold” is a general term used to describe such a situation where proximity or exposure to a trigger heightens distress beyond the dog’s ability to cope. The solution is not to give up on treats but rather to put more space between the dog and his trigger. If the trigger is a stressful environment, move the dog to a less stressful environment. What if the dog is triggered by the trainer, the training context, or both? What if a dog is afraid of a particular trainer, her methods, or her equipment? Any person who uses aversive methods — such as squirting, leash jerking or aversive equipment — for example, shock collars, prong collars — on a dog can become a trigger to that dog since these things scare, intimi- date, force, and cause pain to the dog. The dog then develops fear and/or other negative associations regarding that trigger-person. That person might then interpret the dog’s refusal to take treats from her as “not interested in treats” rather than acknowledge that the dog is afraid of her and by associ- ation her treats. Sadly, such a dog ﬁ nds him- self stuck in a vicious cycle of suf- fering from increasingly aversive training interactions; it becomes too tempting — and easy money — to slap a shock collar on a dog rather than work through a humane, skillfully implemented program. Claims that shock “saves lives” persist among those who use it, but studies show an increase of about 40% in aggres- sion in dogs trained with aver- sives, and since aggression is the top behavior problem for which dogs are euthanized, the lifesaving claim makes no sense. The average person doesn’t fol- low the long-term consequences of actions taken on disadvantaged dogs, just as we don’t know what happens to the sailors a year or several after their shipwreck on the Sirens’ shore. Classics scholar Walter Cop- land Perry described the Sirens as the muses of the lower world, observing that “they lapped both body and soul in a fatal leth- argy, the forerunner of death and corruption.” Rain Jordan, CBCC-KA, KPA CTP, is a certiﬁ ed canine behav- ior and training professional. Visit her at www.expertcanine.com. Community Calendar Open Gym Basketball Friday, Nov. 15 7:45-9:30 p.m., enjoy a pickup game; both residents and non- residents; Broadway Middle School gym, 1120 Broadway. Medicare 101 11 a.m.-1 p.m., NorthWest Se- nior and Disability Services and Senior Health Insurance Beneﬁ ts Assistance are hold- ing Medicare 101 classes to educate the community about Medicare options; Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A. To register, call NWSDS at 503-861-4200. Reg- istration is not required, and walk-ins are welcome. Plant Propagation with Linda Brim. 10 a.m., Sou’Wester Garden Club meeting 1225 Avenue A, Seaside; Bob Chisholm Com- munity Center, 1225 Avenue A. This Chair Rocks Wes Wahrmund 6-9 p.m., classical guitar, clas- sical guitar, jazz and original tunes, The Bistro, 271 N. Hem- lock, Cannon Beach. Saturday, Nov. 16 Learn to Play Ukulele 9:45 a.m., learn how to play the ukulele with instructor Kathy Ryan; conference room; Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A; sunsetempire. com. Qi Gong 10-11 a.m., A mind-body-spirit practice that improves one’s mental and physical health; Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A; sunse- tempire.com. PI-YO-CHI Noon-12:55 p.m., program in- cludes the strength of Pilates, the balance of yoga, and ener- gy revitalization; Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Ave- nue A; sunsetempire.com. Seaside Museum Gingerbread Tea invites volunteers Seaside Signal Gingerbread Tea at the Butterﬁ eld Cottage has been a tradition of the Seaside Museum for more than 35 years. Ginger- bread Tea will be held 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 14, and 21. tion at the Seaside Golf course to commemorate the life of Captain David Patrick Kelly; 451 Avenue U. 5:30-8 p.m., Soul, blues and R&B; The Bistro, 263 N. Hem- lock, Cannon Beach. 6-9 p.m., classical guitar, clas- sical guitar, jazz and original tunes, The Bistro, 271 N. Hem- lock, Cannon Beach. Bingo 6:30 p.m., families welcome ages 6 and up. Catholic Church Hall, First Avenue and Colum- bia, Seaside. Monday, Nov. 18 Cannon Beach Reads 7 p.m., “Lab Girl,” by Hope Jahren; Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach. Manzanita Writers’ Series 7 p.m., authors Lisa Jackson and Nancy Bush; $7 admission; Hoﬀ man Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Umphy 8 p.m., singer/songwriter Bri- an Umphenour, Public Coast Brewing, 264 E. Third, Cannon Beach. Jam Session 6:30-8:30 p.m., featuring lo- cal musicians, Cannon Beach American Legion, 1216 N. Hemlock. Texas Hold ‘Em 7 p.m., Seaside American Le- gion, 1315 Broadway. Tuesday, Nov. 19 Pilates 8-9 a.m., Bob Chisholm Com- munity Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Sunday, Nov. 17 In Their Footsteps 1 p.m., Courageous Tales of the Corps of Discovery by Ian Sampson, Lewis & Clark Na- tional Park; program Netul Riv- er Room of Fort Clatsop’s visi- tor center; free; 503-861-2471; www.nps.gov/lewi. Free Sunday Supper Doors open 3 p.m.; dinner at 4, all welcome; Our Lady of Vic- tory Church, 120 Oceanway, Seaside. Captain David Patrick Kelly remembrance 3 p.m., a fond farewell celebra- Knit, Needle and Crochet 10 a.m., Bob Chisholm Com- munity Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Drop-In Pickleball 10 a.m., Pickleball equipment is available for check-out at other times by calling 503-738- 3311, ext. 100. Seaside Youth Center at 1140 Broadway in Seaside. Margo and Paul 7-9 p.m., folk duo, ballads and originals, MacGregor Whiskey Bar, 100 E. Second St., Cannon Beach. 8 a.m., Weekly coﬀ ee and net- working; Seaside Chamber of Commerce; contact for details, www.seasidechamber.com. Preschool storytime 10 a.m., for children up to age 5, Seaside Library, 1131 Broad- way. Monthly Board Meeting 4 p.m.. Necanicum Watershed Council, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway. Visit www.ne- canicumwatershed.org or call 503-717-1458. 8:30 a.m., Pig ’N Pancake, 323 Broadway, Seaside, 503-717- 1914, www.seasidedowntown. com. Weekly speakers, discus- sions and a no-host breakfast. Pilates 8-9 a.m., build strength, a bet- ter core; Bob Chisholm Com- munity Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Drop-In Pickleball 10 a.m.-2 p.m. PEO Chapter FB Holiday Treasures fundraiser, Seaside Elks Club, 324 Avenue A. Rotary Inn of Seaside Noon, lunch meeting with fea- tured speakers; Shilo Ballroom, 30 N. Prom. Tai Chi for Better Balance 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Commu- nity Center; 1225 Avenue A. Senior Movie 1 p.m., movie title posted weekly at Bob Chisholm Com- munity Center; 1225 Avenue A. Business After Hours Musicians for Maggie History and Hops 6 p.m., beneﬁ t for Maggie Kit- son; Cannon Beach American Legion, 1216 S. Hemlock. Barre 6-7 p.m., dance fusion style workout; Bob Chisholm Com- munity Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Tae Kwon Do 6-7 p.m., age 8 to adult, Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A. 6-8 p.m., age 3 to sixth-graders, North Coast Family Fellowship, 2245 N. Wahanna, Seaside; 503-738-7453. Bingo 6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 99, 1315 Broadway, Sea- side. NORTH COAST Great Restaurants in: GEARHART • SEASIDE CANNON BEACH WANT TO KNOW WHERE THE LOCALS GO? • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Junior Menu RESTAURANT & LOUNGE • Lighter appetite menu R I L EY’ BEST BREAKFAST IN TOWN! Fish ‘n Chips • Burgers • Seafood & Steak Friday & Saturday - Prime Rib Lounge Open Daily 9-Midnight All Oregon Lottery products available 1104 S Holladay • 503-738-9701 • Open Daily at 8am Traditional Mexican, Seafood & Drinks 1445 S. Roosevelt Drive Seaside • 503-738-9678 Excellence in family dining found from a family that has been serving the North Coast for the past 52 years 6 p.m., “Seaside Police Histo- ry,” featuring Seaside Police Lt. Bruce Holt:presented by Seaside Museum and History Center; Seaside Brewing, 851 Broadway. Great Breakfast, but that’s not all... Friday, Nov. 22 6-9 p.m., classical guitar, clas- sical guitar, jazz and original tunes, The Bistro, 271 N. Hem- lock, Cannon Beach. 7 p.m., McMenamins Gearhart Hotel, 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart; 503-717-8159. Call Sarah Silver 503.325.3211 ext 1222 YOUR RESTAURANT AD HERE. Friday Night Flicks 7 p.m., “Ocean Shorts,” Hoﬀ man Center for the Arts, 31 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. • Great lunch and dinner menu,too! • Great pasta, steaks & seafood! • Homemade Clam Chowder, Salads! Seaside • 323 Broadway • 738-7234 (Open 7 Days) Cannon Beach • 223 S. Hemlock 436-2851 (7am-3pm Daily) Astoria • 146 W. Bond • 325-3144 Wes Wahrmund Music at McMenamins Awana Youth Group DINING on the 5:30-7:30 p.m., folk pop duo, The Bistro, 263 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach. 5-7:30, folk, Americana and original tunes, The Bistro, 271 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach. Thistle and Rose Seaside Yarn and Fiber celebrated their one-year anni- versary with giveaway bags, a party and prizes. The store is located at 10 N. Holiday Drive, Seaside. Sugar Thistles 5:30-7:30 p.m., wine tasting; Seaside/Cannon Beach/Astoria and Warrenton chambers of commerce; Lum’s Auto Cen- ter, 1605 S.E. Ensign, Warren- ton; RSVP to 503-861-1144; events@lumsautocenter.com. Taco Tuesday 5-7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 99, 1315 Broadway, Sea- side. SDDA Breakfast Holiday Treasure Boutique Good Morning Seaside 1-2 p.m., Bob Chisholm Com- munity Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Seaside Signal 6-7 p.m., high-intensity interval training; Bob Chisholm Com- munity Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. 10 a.m., Bob Chisholm Com- munity Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Tai Chi Thursday, Nov. 21 Tabata Wednesday, Nov. 20 12:30 p.m., Bob Chisholm Com- munity Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Seaside Yarn and Fiber celebrates one-year anniversary 10 a.m., Pickleball equipment is available for check-out; Sea- side Youth Center, 1140 Broad- way. Coﬀ ee, crafts and conversation Bingo 2 and 7 p.m., live music, Art of Aging Series, Hoﬀ man Center for the Arts, 31 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. S Wes Wahrmund Volunteers are sought the days of the event and to help prepare the cot- tage for guests on Nov. 20 and Nov. 22. Volunteer by going online to: https://sig- nup.com/go/jhWUZfw or call Courtney at the museum 503-738-7065 to sign up. Maggie & the Katz “Proximity” 6 p.m., artists reception, Can- non Beach Arts Association; 1064 S. Hemlock, Cannon Beach. Seaside Yarn and Fiber customers at the store’s one-year anniversary celebration. Find Your Next Regular Customers!