Here at Dogster, we’re soaking up the sun during these hot DOGust days. There are lots of paw-lidays to bark about this month, including my Emmy’s annual favorite, Spoil Your Dog day on Aug. 10. We may even make our way to the World Dog Surfing Championships on Aug. 6 near San Francisco to cheer on our adventurous pup pals. Show us how you and your #dogsterdogs are enjoying your summer by tagging us in your photos on social media.
Don’t see your dog event on the list? Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com and we will include your dog event.
August 7-13, 2022: International assistance dog week
Daily August 2022 Holidays
August 1, 2022: DOGust universal birthday for shelter dogs August 5, 2022: Work like a dog day August 10, 2022: Spoil your dog day August 15, 2022: Check the chip day August 16, 2022: Homeless animals’ day August 23, 2022: International blind dog day August 26, 2022: National dog day August 28, 2022: Rainbow bridge remembrance day
August 2022 Dog Events
August 1-31, 2022: The Canine Stars Stunt Show. A team of performers and their adopted dogs – previous America’s Got Talent stars – travel the country to show off their skills at dog sports, such as freestyle disc, dancing dogs, agility racing and dock diving. Get more info here
August 1-31, 2022: Clear the Shelter Campaign. Sponsored by NBCUniversal, the campaign’s goal is to get as many pets adopted as possible during the month of August. Here is how you can help in your area.
August 6,2022: World Dog Surfing Championships held at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, CA. Human and dog surfing teams compete for the gold at this exciting San Francisco Bay Competition. Catch a wave here.
August 7-8, 2022: Colorado Pet Expo. “The Dog Days of Summer” takes place at Norris Penrose Event Center, Colorado Springs, Co. Get more info here.
August 17-21, 2022: Olympic Kennel Dog Show. This American Kennel Club sponsored event includes all-breed dog shows, dock diving, agility, obedience and rally. Held at the Enumclaw Expo Center in Enumclaw, WA. Click here for more information.
August 23-August 25, 2022: SuperZoo Pet Industry Tradeshow, held in Las Vegas, NV. To join one of the year’s largest pet retail events, pet industry professionals can register at superzoo.org.
August 31, 2022: Smooth and Rough: Fox Terriers exhibit. Held at the AKC Museum of the Dog in New York, NY. The exhibit runs through December. Tickets can be purchased here.
August 31, 2022: Old Dog, New Tricks! The Grey Muzzle Organization is hosting a free webinar on brain games through enrichment training with certified professional dog trainer Sydney Queen. Register here.
Kansas voters turned out in huge numbers to defeat an anti-abortion amendment.
Kansas rejected the amendment by a margin of over 20 points, a blowout loss.
The exceptionally high turnout is a major loss for anti-abortion groups and a warning sign for the GOP.
Kansas voters turned out in droves to summarily reject the first anti-abortion ballot measure in the post-Roe v. Wade era — and dealt a major warning sign to Republicans hoping the drastic curtailing of abortion rights nationwide won’t dent their prospects in the 2022 midterms.
Amendment 2 was pushed by anti-abortion activists and would have established no right to abortion and no right for government funding for abortion under the Kansas constitution.
With over 830,000 votes counted and 99% of the vote reporting as of 12:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, “no” was trouncing “yes” by 60% to 40%, a gaping 20-point margin.
The number of total votes cast on the amendment makes up nearly three-quarters of the votes cast in the general election in 2018, a midterm that saw a Democratic “blue wave,” according to the US Elections Project. That number also comes close to matching the roughly 887,00 votes cast in the general election in 2014 and the 858,000 cast in 2010 — both midterm years where the political climate also largely favored Republicans.
With over 800,000 voters turning out to vote for the amendment — compared to 470,000 who voted in the 2018 Kansas gubernatorial primaries — the referendum demonstrated a potent motivator for abortion rights supporters. With the 2022 election ahead, abortion access being directly on the ballot could pose a serious problem for the GOP that they hadn’t had to face in a world without Roe v. Wade’s protections.
A “yes” vote on the measure would have eliminated the right to abortion under the state constitution, while the “no” vote left the constitutional protections to abortion in Kansas unchanged, preserving the status quo.
Lower turnout levels typically associated with primaries, especially in midterm elections, and a political environment favoring the Republican Party were initially anticipated to favor proponents of the amendment.
But before polls even closed, Kansas’ chief election official, Secretary of State Scott Schwab, predicted that turnout in the August primary was on track to surpass the offices’ projected 36% of the electorate and could go as high as 50%, a notably high rate for a midterm-year primary.
In this photo from Friday, July 8, 2022, a sign in a yard in Olathe, Kansas, promotes a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution to allow legislators to further restrict or ban abortion
John Hanna/AP
Americans’ views on abortion can, in many cases, be murky and hard to parse, but most opposed overturning Roe v. Wade, and as the result of the Kansas amendment shows, strict abortion bans or “trigger laws” are often overwhelmingly unpopular among voters of both major political parties.
And, when given the chance to shape abortion policy directly, Kansas voters displayed no appetite for enabling strict abortion bans after nearly six weeks of being faced with the real-world consequences playing out across the country.
The voters’ decision upholds a 2019 ruling by the Kansas Supreme Court establishing a right to abortion under the Kansas Bill of Rights, preserving a potential legal guardrail against the kind of abortion restrictions that could be passed into law if a Republican wins the governor’s race in November.
It also — for now — maintains Kansas’ status as a crucial access point for abortion care in the Midwest and Southwest.
But it offers a warning sign ahead for the fate of future anti-abortion ballot measures, two of which are up in November in Kentucky and Montana,Republicans’ hopes for muted Democratic enthusiasm and turnout for November, and — possibly — the state-level elected officials who champion harsh abortion bans and restrictions.
In a recent post, we discussed the features you should look for when shopping for the perfect headphones for air travel. That post assumed that you want to enjoy a wide spectrum of audio entertainment at 30,000 feet, but what if your needs are a little more specific? What if you mostly consume audiobooks and/or podcasts when flying? Your needs are probably a bit different.
For one thing, you likely don’t much care to dedicate even a modest amount of your carry-on space to larger over-ear or on-ear headphones. So, in this post, we’ll be focusing purely on smaller, more portable earphones that can easily be stashed in your pocket or simply left dangling around your neck when you’re done listening or sprinting to make your next connection.
In terms of key features to keep an eye out for, you’ll find that some remain the same, while others are considerably different. So, with no further ado, let’s jump right into those key features you need to keep in mind when shopping for a good set of earphones to keep the dulcet tones of Jim Dale or Roman Mars flowing to your ears on your next flight.
Noise cancellation is still a top priority When most people think “noise cancellation,” they likely think of larger over- or on-ear headphones. But many earphones these days also feature sophisticated technology designed to sample the noise around you and block out most of the droning engine noise before it reaches your ears. You might not be inclined to think that’s not as important when listening to podcasts or audiobooks, but it is. That’s because most spoken-word entertainment doesn’t feature much in the way of dynamic range—in other words, there’s little variation in overall loudness. So, without noise cancelation, you might find yourself turning the volume way up on Me Talk Pretty One Day or Hardcore History just to hear it over the roar. That’s a recipe for hearing loss.
The good news is, active noise cancellation doesn’t make for a prohibitively expensive earphone the way it once did. You can find it on models as affordable as Phiaton’s wireless BT 330 NCwith noise cancellation, Everplay-X, foldable design and convenient controls or the BT 120 NC, which also features Bluetooth wireless connectivity and handy in-line controls. Speaking of which…
Look for easily accessible controls It’s one thing to miss a few beats of your favorite song due to an in-flight announcement or the arrival of the drink cart. When you’re listening to a good audiobook or podcast, though, you don’t want to miss a moment of it. That’s why good audio playback controls are almost more crucial in this case than in general. You need that pause/play button to be instantly accessible.
That’s part of the appeal of an earphone like the BT 100 NC, which features full in-line musical controls that allow you to take charge of your songs and calls without having to find your device.
Neckband headphones help stave off pocket-patting panic If you fly with any regularity at all, you’ve no doubt experienced the following at some point: you’re deboarding the plane, anxious to make your connecting flight, when out of nowhere a sudden self-doubt strikes you in the pit of the stomach. Did you remember to bring your earphones with you? You didn’t put them in your carry-on, did you? Did you leave them in the pocket of the seat in front of you? Did you put them in your own pocket?
With a good neckband earphone like the BT 120 NC, you can leave that worry at home. With its comfy collar neckband and flexible cables, the BT 120 NC makes packing it away super easy. And they’re right there waiting for you around your neck when you’re ready to commence listening again. Plus, they feature all the niceties (and necessities) mentioned above, including world-class active noise cancellation and a slick combination of MultiPoint Connect and IPX4 water resistance for working out
We’ve all seen it: A dog sitting on the carpet and scooting his rump across the floor. Not only is this bad for the floors — think bacteria, odor and maybe even feces and blood left behind — it’s a problem for your pooch, too. Dog scooting indicates there’s an anal issue that needs addressing. Here’s all you need to know about why dogs scoot and the best home remedies for dog scooting.
Why do dogs scoot?
The most common reason for dog scooting is from irritation around a dog’s rear end. It may be an itch, pain or a more serious problem.
This can be anything from anal gland issues, parasitic infections, skin infections around the rear or symptoms of allergies, says Dr. Gavin Casper, a certified holistic veterinarian at Hometown Animal Hospital in Weston, Florida.
Dogs also will lick and bite at their anal area and scoot across the floor if there is stool sticking to the perianal area or matted hair pulling on the area, says Dr. Judy Morgan, a certified holistic veterinarian specializing in integrative medicine and owner of Naturally Healthy Pets in New Jersey.
To effectively treat your pup’s irritated bum and eliminate dog scooting, get to the root of the problem. A trip to the vet is the best place to start. Once you know the root cause, you can decide on the best course of treatment and get your dog some relief.
Are home remedies for dog scooting safe?
Dr. Casper doesn’t recommend home remedies for dog scooting initially because they often make problems worse or mask the symptoms. However, once you’ve teamed up with your vet to address the root cause of the dog scooting, there are some safe and effective home remedies.
Root causes for dog scooting include:
Grooming sensitivities:Trimming your dog’s hair and cleaning his perianal area may be all that’s needed to relieve irritation. Check for nicks or razor burn post grooming in case that’s causing the irritation. Research grooming products that won’t irritate a sensitive dog’s skin.
Allergies: Allergic reactions may require some detective work to pinpoint the environmental (e.g. flea saliva, pollen and dust mites) or food irritant. After eliminating the irritant, you should notice signs of relief in your dog’s behavior. Your veterinarian is a great asset in find-the-allergen cases.
Anal gland issues: The top culprit for dog scooting from itchy bums is anal sac (or gland) issues. In this case, Dr. Morgan says well-formed stools are the best defense. Firm stool puts pressure on the anal glands to help them empty with the pressure from the stool passing, she says.
For firm stools, experts say feeding dogs a high-quality diet that contains a lot of moisture and some insoluble fiber works well. Adding a high dose of fiber, such as pumpkin puree for dogs, coconut chips, ground pumpkin seed or psyllium husk, also will add bulk to the stool, Dr. Morgan says.
Canned pumpkin (pure pumpkin not pumpkin pie filling) is a very safe way to increase the digestible fiber in a dog’s diet, which has been shown to help with anal gland expression, and therefore decrease scooting behaviors, Dr. Casper says. You can find this in the grocery store or find pumpkin puree created for dogs in your local pet store, like Weruva’s Pumpkin Patch Up! or Fruitables’ Pumpkin SuperBlend Digestive Supplement.
Does Metamucil for dogs help with dog scooting?
Metamucil is a fiber supplement to help humans increase daily fiber intake. In a pinch, Metamucil for dogs is a fiber-increasing option to help firm up dog stools for natural gland expression. However, some Metamucil products contain added sugar while the sugar-free products contain aspartame, neither of which is good for dogs. Speak to your vet before using Metamucil for dog scooting to get the correct dosage for your dog, which depends on his age, health and weight.
Does Calendula help with dog scooting?
For dogs experiencing discomfort and swelling, warm compresses help. One method is a warm compress mixed with a few drops of calendula tincture.
Calendula has natural anti-inflammatory qualities, so the tincture mixed with warm compresses should decrease the discomfort, Dr. Casper says.
Other home remedies for dog scooting may offer anecdotal evidence to decrease scooting, but Dr. Casper says, “few have scientific studies to prove they work effectively and are safe.” These include Myristica, Hepar Sulph and Silicea, which “are homeopathic remedies known to decrease inflammation associated with the anal glands,” he says.
How do I know if my dog’s anal sacs are causing the dog scooting?
Anal sacs, also called glands, are two small pockets located just inside the dog’s anus; one on either side. These small sacs contain an oily fluid with a distinctive odor or scent marker that dogs use to communicate with other animals, including when stressed, afraid or pooping.
Healthy anal glands empty naturally with the passage of stool. If they become impacted, however, they may require manual expression. Signs of anal sac problems include:
Dog scooting
Constantly licking and biting under the tail
Foul, fishy odor from the rectal area
Swollen or inflamed anus
Straining, difficult or painful bowel movements
Blood or pus in the stool, around the rectum or where he’s been resting
Thick, brown or gray anal sac fluid
If your dog has any of these symptoms, and especially if he has several, head to the vet ASAP. Your veterinarian will help you determine if the anal glands need to be expressed based on your dog’s history and a physical exam, Dr. Casper says. If anal glands are not expressed when needed, it can lead to diseases associated with the anal glands that can be painful.
The most common conditions dogs get from anal gland issues are impaction and abscessation. In an impacted gland, it is difficult for the glands to express so the contents harden which causes discomfort, Dr. Casper says. When anal glands become abscessed, a bacterial infection leads to pus or blood that may drain through the anal sac and can be seen on the skin or hair around the anus, he continues.
Your dog’s anal sacs can be manually expressed by gently squeezing the delicate glands externally or internally. Some groomers include external expression as part of their service. They gently compress the outside of the sacs to push out the fluid.
Internal expression involves inserting a gloved, lubricated finger into the dog’s anus and gently squeezing each sac (finger inside and thumb outside) to empty its contents. Most dog owners let their veterinarians handle anal gland expressions. However, some intrepid dog owners take this smelly, messy task on themselves. Ask your veterinarian to show you how to do it properly if you want to take on this challenge. And, if you see blood or pus in the expressed fluid, your dog’s anal glands are infected, and he needs to see the vet.
When anal gland expression should not be done at home
Because most dogs never or rarely need anal sac expression, and because veterinarians can identify specific problems with the glands or rectum when expressing them, experts say it’s best done at the vet.
Rectal tears, bruising and trauma to the area can cause significant damage, Dr. Morgan says. And, she adds, anal glands should not be expressed just because the dog is being groomed. They should only be expressed if there is a medical need, such as impaction or abscess.
If your dog doesn’t respond to home remedies for dog scooting, diet changes, anal gland expression or combined therapies, and symptoms persist, your veterinarian might recommend anal sac removal, or anal sacculectomy. In this surgery, one or both of the anal sacs are removed, once infection and inflammation are resolved.
“Anal glands should not be removed unless they have a tumor or have chronic abscessation not resolved by diet changes,” Dr. Morgan says. “I removed less than six in 38 years of practice” she adds.
Dog scooting is unpleasant for your pooch and for you. However, armed with knowing what could be causing your dog’s discomfort, home remedies for dog scooting, and your vet’s advice, you can eliminate the unpleasantness, prevent serious issues and provide lasting relief.
Former FBI official Frank Figluizzi likened Matt Gaetz, Roger Stone, and Trump to the Sicilian mob.
Figliuzzi said Gaetz and Stone’s hot mic conversation made him think of “wiretaps of mobsters.”
“It’s a criminal organization,” he said of Trumpworld.
A former FBI official on Monday likened Trumpworld figures Rep. Matt Gaetz and Roger Stone, as well as former President Donald Trump, to the Sicilian mafia.
In the tape from 2019, Gaetz was heard reassuring Stone that “the boss” — presumably a reference to Trump — would still offer the latter a pardon.
Figliuzzi also noted how Stone, a long-time Trump associate, had said he was looking to Gaetz and “dozens of others” to help him escape his legal troubles.
“It’s a much larger conspiracy than I think even those of us who followed it every day could have imagined,” he added.
Figliuzzi also said that the conversations between Gaetz and Stone echoed the “we’re all in this together” mentality that Trumpworld seems to function on.
“You know, the Cosa Nostra, the Italian mafia, translates as, ‘this thing of ours,’” he said. “That’s all I keep hearing here: ‘We’re all in this together.’”
Figliuzzi added that the wiretaps of mobsters’ conversations that he’d heard in the past sounded “just like” Gaetz and Stone’s discussions.
“And they’re part of a criminal enterprise,” he said. “It’s a criminal organization. They know it. They know they’re screwed with regard to legality, and they know the only way out is for the boss to get them out of it.”
Gaetz and Stone were talking about Stone’s trial in 2019, which followed the latter’s indictment on one count of obstruction, five counts of making false statements to the FBI and congressional investigators, and one count of witness tampering in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe.
In the hot mic recording, Stone was also heard telling Gaetz that he might have to “appeal to the big man” because the majority of jurors surveyed for his trial despised him.
One of the most exciting trends in the personal audio marketplace in recent years is the emergence of what are known as “true wireless” earbuds. As the name implies, true wireless models offer complete freedom from cables or other tethers. There isn’t even a cord of collar connecting each of the earpieces. As such, many people find them to be a more comfortable, more convenient, less constrictive listening experience, whether at the office or on the go.
Given the complete lack of cords or collars or any other encumbrances, true wireless earbuds deliver a completely self-contained listening and communication experience. Everything from batteries to wireless transmitters to microphones is contained within the two little cases that slip right into your ears, and charging is handled via the same carrying case used to store your true wireless ‘buds when they’re not in use.
Unsurprisingly, due to the explosion in popularity of this new design, you have quite a few models to choose from when shopping for true wireless earbuds, with prices ranging from as little as $50 to upwards of $1,000 or more. Understandably, it can be difficult to determine what makes one true wireless offering a better value proposition than the rest, especially across such a broad price range. So, in this post, we thought it would be helpful to compare Phiaton’s new BOLT BT 700 True Wireless Earphones ($139.99) with some of their most popular competitors, the Jabra Elite Active 65t ($189.99) and see how they stack up in terms of features, functionality, convenience, and control.
First thing’s first, let’s dip into what both the Phiaton BOLT BT 700 and Jabra Elite Active 65t have in common.
Both feature Bluetooth 5.0 wireless connectivity for longer range, lower energy consumption, and double the data transfer rate compared with Bluetooth 4.2.
Both feature a handy charging carrying case.
Both deliver up to five hours of playback time between charges, and take only two hours to reach a full charge.
Both offer easy access to digital voice assistants: Siri or Google Assistant for the BOLT BT 700; Amazon Alexa, Siri, and Google Now for the Jabra Elite Active 65t.
Both allow you to hear the world around you without removing your earbuds thanks to “HearThrough” in the case of the Jabra and “Audio Transparency Function” on the Phiaton, both of which work with music playing or in standby mode.
Both offer extensive playback and call controls, including volume up/down, play/pause, answer/end call, reject call, next track/previous track, and more.
Both are backed by a one-year warranty (although Jabra does extend dust and water resistance coverage to two years with in-app registration).
There are some noteworthy differences between the two offerings, though. The Phiaton BOLT BT 700 benefits from a few features that the Jabra Elite Active 65t lacks, including:
Its portable charging case serves double duty as a portable Bluetooth speaker.
Its case can recharge the earbuds more times, extending overall battery life to 20 hours, as compared with 15 hours on the Jabra.
It features balanced armature drivers instead of dynamic drivers, which are smaller and generate louder sounds using less electricity than dynamic drivers. If you remember from our previous post, less power used means longer playtime between battery charges.
It comes with four different sizes of silicon ear tips (XS, S, M, L) instead of three, which may be handy if you have trouble finding eart tips that fit.
It features multifunction touch pad controls on both earbuds, instead of the asymetrical mix of buttons found on the Jabra.
It’s a much better value at $139.99 retail (versus $189.99 retail).
Of course, it’s to be expected that different true wireless earbuds from different manufacturers would differ in terms of their feature sets. It really comes down to what features matter most to you as a consumer, and how much you want to spend to be freed from the tether of wires and headbands and neck collars altogether.
Have you ever wondered if your dog needed anxiety medication? Just like people can experience debilitating anxiety and need professional support, the same is true for dogs. Anxiety medication prescribed by your dog’s veterinarian can be used to treat a variety of canine anxiety conditions from daily anxiety to situational anxiety, such as thunderstorms or fireworks. When used properly under the guidance of a veterinarian or veterinary behaviorist, and in conjunction with behavioral modification training, anxiety medication can significantly improve an anxious dog’s quality of life, and even help him work through anxiety triggers.
When to use dog anxiety medication
Anxiety is a natural emotion that all people and dogs face. The problem for dogs is when anxiety begins to impact their lives negatively. Dr. Christopher Shapley, CVA of the NorthStar VETS Integrative Medicine team, explains that anytime a dog’s quality of life is impacted by anxiety it’s time to speak with your dog’s veterinarian to discuss treatment options. In many instances, anxiety mediation will be tried for dogs who struggle with anxiety. He notes that symptoms to watch for that may indicate your dog is struggling with anxiety include:
constant pacing
destructive behavior
chewing or licking obsessively
inappropriate elimination.
If dog owners are seeing symptoms of anxiety, explains Dr. Antje Joslin, veterinarian for Dogtopia, it’s important to seek professional help from your veterinarian right away. She notes that taking a wait-and-see approach to handling your dog’s anxiety can negatively impact both your life and your dog’s life because anxiety doesn’t get better on its own. In addition, Dr. Shapley advises that if left untreated, dogs living with constant anxiety can lead to endocrine and metabolic diseases as well as self-mutilation.
Don’t punish your dog for being fearful
Having a dog with anxiety can be stressful and overwhelming. Remember, your dog isn’t willfully acting out or misbehaving, he is having a real mental health crisis. If you find yourself getting frustrated by your dog’s anxiety, reach out for support. As stressful as it can be to have a dog with anxiety, it’s important to never punish your dog for his fear or the behaviors associated with it. Punishing a fearful dog doesn’t help to change his emotional response to a situation. Instead, punishing fearful dogs can make their fear worse and can lead to additional behavioral problems including aggression.
Over-the-counter dog anxiety medication
There are a variety of over-the-counter anti-anxiety treatments and supplements available through pet stores. Sometimes vets and owners decide to try over-the-counter treatments before prescriptions, especially for mild anxiety. Dr. Joslin says some of the supplements she recommends to clients include Solliquin chews, zylkene and composure chews. She also advises that some of her clients find that Adaptil collars have provided some relief. Generally, though, if you have a dog with severe anxiety, over-the-counter supports are not going to treat or eliminate the anxiety. If you are considering over-the-counter anxiety medication for your dog, it’s still best to do so under the guidance and supervision of your veterinarian.
Dog anxiety medication options
For dogs who struggle with severe anxiety that is debilitating and impacting their life, a veterinarian may recommend prescription medication. Your vet will likely run blood tests to assess your dog’s health before prescribing anxiety medication.
Dr. Joslin says that a variety of the same psychiatric medications that are used with people are commonly prescribed to dogs. Some of these types of dog anxiety medications are:
She emphasizes that dog owners should never attempt to self-medicate dogs with their own psychiatric medication.
Dr. Shapley says that other common prescription medications for dogs suffering with anxiety include:
Fluoxetine
Alprazolam
CBD
In the proper dosage, these medications can help to combat the effects of anxiety, allow dogs to work through their panic and be less distressed.
What are the side effects of dog anxiety medication?
Although anti-anxiety medication can be life changing and life saving for some dogs with debilitating anxiety, there can also be side effects from the medication. Dr. Shapley explains that common symptoms for dogs on prescription anti-anxiety medications include:
anorexia
constipation
lethargy
vomiting
diarrhea
There can also be behavioral side effects to anxiety medication. Dr. Shapley says that some prescription medications lower a dog’s bite inhibition and can increase irritability. If you notice any change in your dog’s behavior on medication, talk with your veterinarian immediately.
Dr. Joslin says that other symptoms include risk of seizures and that possible side effects should always be thoroughly discussed with your veterinarian before your dog begins taking any anxiety medication. Medication is not a one-size fits all approach and it may take trying multiple medications and different doses for your dog to experience the maximum benefit.
Create a care team for dogs suffering from anxiety
Ideally if you have a dog suffering from anxiety, your veterinarian and a qualified dog trainer will work together to assess the home environment and determine the best training and medication plan for your dog. It’s important to have the right professionals supporting you and your dog.
Anxiety medication is not a magic pill that will fix or cure your dog of his panic. Rather, anxiety medication is about helping to get your dog to a place where behavioral and emotional change can take place through positive reinforcement training. Some dogs can be on medication short term, whereas others will need medication management for life.
Dr. Joslin encourages that treating canine anxiety is most effective with a multi-modal approach. She explains that this may look like prescription medication, working with a veterinarian, certified trainer and veterinary behaviorist. Together that team will be able to assess your dog as well as home dynamics and other triggers.
Veterinary Behaviorists are highly specialized veterinarians. These vets have obtained board-certification with a specialty in behavior and are a tremendous asset to a treatment team for dogs suffering from anxiety. Your veterinarian will be able to provide a referral to the closest veterinary behaviorist or you can look for one via the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists search tool.
Seeking anti-anxiety medication for your dog shouldn’t be taken lightly. Dogs shouldn’t be medicated for normal canine behaviors even if they are inconvenient. If, however, you feel like your dog is showing symptoms of anxiety, seek support right away. If left untreated, canine anxiety can and generally does get worse.
Joe Manchin avoided a question on whether he wants the Democratic Party to win the House and Senate.
Manchin said he thought people were sick of politicians fighting and holding legislation “hostage.”
He said he’d be OK with whoever the voters choose and would “work with whatever I have.”
Sen. Joe Manchin on Sunday dodged a direct question about whether he wanted the Democratic Party to win the November midterms and keep control of the House and Senate.
“I think they’re sick and tired of Democrats and Republicans fighting and feuding and holding pieces of legislation hostage because they didn’t get what they wanted, or something or someone might get credit for something,” Manchin added.
Todd then pressed Manchin, asking him directly if he wanted the Democrats to win.
“I think the Democrats have great candidates that are running. They’re good people I’ve worked with,” the senator responded. “And I have a tremendous amount of respect and friendship with my Republican colleagues. So I can work on either side very easily.”
“You don’t care about the outcome this year of the election?” Todd asked Manchin.
“Well, whatever — whatever the voters choose. I can’t decide what’s going to happen in Kansas or California or Texas. I really can’t,” Manchin said.
He added that he has always respected the representatives elected by the states and does his best to work with them.
“I don’t play the politics that way. I don’t like it that way,” Manchin added. “That’s not who I am.”
Manchin has been one of the biggest obstacles to the Democrats passing major legislation in the Senate, despite the party having control of the chamber. For one, the senator killed President Joe Biden’s landmark Build Back Better legislation.
Range in wireless headsets are an important factor to consider. Mobility in the office is very important to ensure efficiency in multitasking and increase work productivity. With a long effective headset range you will be able to move and work freely in the office. That is why finding a quality headset with a good range is very important. Some offices use the best Bluetooth office headsets for more mobility and some use top quality office headsets for work efficiency and range. Here is a list of our top 4 Wireless Headsets with the Best Range:
The new Jabra Engage 75 series claims to have a whopping 490 feet of range (optimal condition of course)! The most distance any wireless headset on the market today. It also has 13 hours of battery time, the most of any wireless headset. Equipped with the new advance noise canceling microphone and a 128-bit encryption technology. Weight only 64 grams, one of the lightest headsets available. Jabra Engage 75 allows connection to 5 devices (2 USB, 2 Bluetooth, 1 desk phone). You can easily switch between any one of the 5 devices with the touch panel on the base.
Key Features:
Wireless Range: Up to 490 ft
Wireless Technology: DECT 1.9 ghz
Connection up to 5 devices (2 USB devices, 2 Bluetooth device and 1 analog desk phone)
Advance Noise cancelling microphone
Certified by Microsoft Skype for Business
Talk Time: Up to 13 hours
Allow up to 120 people using the same headset in the same location.
The Jabra Engage 65 Stereo Wireless Headset System is one of the most competitive and reliable headsets in the market for for loud and noisy workplaces and a top choice for work environments that use blended telephony. A wireless headset with two speakers that allows workers to accept calls from their office desks and soft-phone all with one headset, it has an effective talk range of up to 490 feet and 13 hours of talk time.
The Engage 65 Stereo headset offers one of the lightest headsets in the market, really comfortable and easy to use with just 83g of weight, considered one of the top of the lines from Jabra the Engage 65 Stereo also allow up to 3 times more wireless headset users in the same location without interference, specially designed for open office environment.
The Engage 65 come with an impressive noise canceling microphone that can block up to 60% of the background noise and with a built in busy light into it, allowing you to let people know when the user is in a call, making it a nice feature required in open office environments or call centers.
The Jabra Engage 75 convertible, replaces the respectable PRO 9470 Monaural Wireless Headset and it bypasses as one of the top of the line headset with wide talking range. It has a maximum range of 150m or 490 ft perfect for fast-paced multitasking office work. It has three different wearing styles, and triple connectivity for use with desk, soft and mobile phones.
Several state-of-the-art sound technologies enable the Jabra Engage 75 Convertible to deliver unrivaled call clarity and safety. A 360 degree boom arm adjustable with advanced noise canceling microphone and busy light , which is a nice feature to have when on the phone most of the time.
Key Features:
Up to 490 feet wireless range
Multiuse connectivity: desk, soft and mobile phones
Intuitive touchscreen base for ease of use, showing connected devices, battery and call controls
Full hearing protection with Jabra PeakStop Wideband sound (150 Hz – 6,800 Hz)
The newest USB DECT headset in the market from Jabra, the Engage 55 Mono headset comes with its new Jabra Link 400, this special designed USB adapter allows you to use the headset with your computer only, but offers a high encryption of 256-bit allowing the headset to get a range of up to 490 feet as it is the highest military encryption available today. Being one of the lightest headsets on the market the Engage 55 can be used as a corded headset as well as it has the voice over USB technology meaning that if you forgot your Link 400, you can just plug the USB cord into the headset and then into the computer and you can keep using the headset without compromising performance on the microphone or sound quality on the speaker.
Key Features:
Up to 490 feet wireless range
Jabra Link 400 allows conference up to 3 additional Engage 55 headsets for training or conferencing on your computer, PC or Mac.
Military FIPS 140-2 algorithms to exceed DECT Security Step C standards
Engage 55 headset is compatible with Engage 65 and 75 base units from out of the box (Engage 65/75 base needs latest firmware)
Jabra offers the new Engage 65 convertible as a wireless DECT headset for the computer in a more discrete wearing style with a shorter boom arm. Ideally for people that want a light and non noticeable headset without compromising the performance of the headset or even the range. The Jabra Link 400 gives up to 490 feet of range and it offers 9 hours of talk time with a fully charge. The high encryption of 256-bit encryption gives piece of mind as its a military grade wireless frequency, making it more secure that regular DECT headsets. A true convertible style headsets as it is included the headband, neckband and ear hook so no need to get any wearing styles separately.
This headset from Sennheiser, the SDW 5066 offers a triple connectivity, that allows you to use it with your desk phone, computer and mobile phone, offering the versatility of 2 mobile devices simultaneously. Covering both ears and with Active Noise Canceling giving up to 590ft of range (line of sight) with a respectable battery life of up to 10 hours of talk time and fast charging of up to 100 % in just 1.5 hrs, making it one of the fastest charging headsets available in the market. The SDW 5066 offers the convenience of conference calling of 3 additional wireless headsets to the base, making it an option for people looking for a conference set up for their productivity.
Key Features:
Up to 590ft range (line of sight), typical office 180ft range
Ultra Noise Canceling Microphone
Busy light built on the headset
Triple-connectivity with a desk phone, mobile phone or Computer. Connects to desk phone, softphone and up to 2 mobile devices simultaneously
The SDW 5015 offers the versatility of different wearing style, either over the ear, over the head or behind the neck, giving more options for the user. This headset offers a dual connectivity , so you can use it with your desk phone and your computer using the cables included with it. With a range of 590 ft (line of sight) and a conference calling or training set up, allowing up to 3 additional wireless headsets to be synchronized to the same base. With a talk time of up to 10 hours and a standby time of 48 hours, the Sennheiser SDW 5015 offers its auto sleep mode after 12 hours and being out of range to save battery. Fast charging is one of the qualities of this headset giving up to 50 % in 30 minutes, and with Sennheiser’s ActivGard technology that protects the users from injuries caused by the sound bursts on the line.
Key Features:
Up to 590ft range (line of sight), typical office 180ft range
Dual-connectivity with a desk phone or Computer (via USB port)
3 wear styles (over-the-head, over-the-ear, and behind-the-neck
Poly offers its Savi 7310 in an over the head style, covering one ear. The headset has a 256 bit AES encryption, the highest DECT encryption, making it one with a further range with up to 580 feet on line of sight. This is a dual connectivity headset, allowing to be used with the desk phone and the computer. Acoustic Fence technology can be found on the microphone boom arm that will just track the users voice trying to suppress the background noise as much as possible for a clear sound quality. The headband got newly redesigned and now we can find more cushion and the ear cup and the band itself, making it more comfortable for a daily use.
Key Features:
Dual connectivity – for Both deskphone, PC or Mac (both USB-A and USB-C cable included)
Long‐range wireless roaming range (580ft line of sight, 250ft in a typical office)
13 hours talk time on a single charge (50+ hours of standby). 3 hour charge time
Noise canceling microphone with with Poly Acoustic Fence technology
Poly has the Savi 7320, similar as the Mono sibling, the 7320 has the same 256 bit AES encryption, giving a respectable range of up to 580 feet, with nice stereo sound quality with nice paddled headband and with proper sized earcups, designed for loud environments. This headset as the previous mentioned one is a dual connectivity purpose headset, so can used on the computer and on the desk phone. Fully supported by mayor soft phones in the market. Acoustic Fence technology can be found in the bendable microphone boom arm, coming with both USB-A and USB-C cables, making it possible to be plugged in to any PC or Mac.
Key Features:
Dual connectivity – for Both deskphone, PC or Mac (both USB-A and USB-C cable included)
Long‐range wireless roaming range (580ft line of sight, 250ft in a typical office)
13 hours talk time on a single charge (50+ hours of standby). 3 hour charge time
Noise canceling microphone with with Poly Acoustic Fence technology
Here at Dogster, we’re soaking up the sun during these hot DOGust days. There are lots of paw-lidays to bark about this month, including my Emmy’s annual favorite, Spoil Your Dog day on Aug. 10. We may even make our way to the World Dog Surfing Championships on Aug. 6 near San Francisco to cheer on our adventurous pup pals. Show us how you and your #dogsterdogs are enjoying your summer by tagging us in your photos on social media.
Don’t see your dog event on the list? Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com and we will include your dog event.
August 7-13, 2022: International assistance dog week
Daily August 2022 Holidays
August 1, 2022: DOGust universal birthday for shelter dogs August 5, 2022: Work like a dog day August 10, 2022: Spoil your dog day August 15, 2022: Check the chip day August 16, 2022: Homeless animals’ day August 23, 2022: International blind dog day August 26, 2022: National dog day August 28, 2022: Rainbow bridge remembrance day
August 2022 Dog Events
August 1-31, 2022: The Canine Stars Stunt Show. A team of performers and their adopted dogs – previous America’s Got Talent stars – travel the country to show off their skills at dog sports, such as freestyle disc, dancing dogs, agility racing and dock diving. Get more info here
August 1-31, 2022: Clear the Shelter Campaign. Sponsored by NBCUniversal, the campaign’s goal is to get as many pets adopted as possible during the month of August. Here is how you can help in your area.
August 6,2022: World Dog Surfing Championships held at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, CA. Human and dog surfing teams compete for the gold at this exciting San Francisco Bay Competition. Catch a wave here.
August 7-8, 2022: Colorado Pet Expo. “The Dog Days of Summer” takes place at Norris Penrose Event Center, Colorado Springs, Co. Get more info here.
August 17-21, 2022: Olympic Kennel Dog Show. This American Kennel Club sponsored event includes all-breed dog shows, dock diving, agility, obedience and rally. Held at the Enumclaw Expo Center in Enumclaw, WA. Click here for more information.
August 23-August 25, 2022: SuperZoo Pet Industry Tradeshow, held in Las Vegas, NV. To join one of the year’s largest pet retail events, pet industry professionals can register at superzoo.org.
August 31, 2022: Smooth and Rough: Fox Terriers exhibit. Held at the AKC Museum of the Dog in New York, NY. The exhibit runs through December. Tickets can be purchased here.
August 31, 2022: Old Dog, New Tricks! The Grey Muzzle Organization is hosting a free webinar on brain games through enrichment training with certified professional dog trainer Sydney Queen. Register here.
