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Show Page C2 - THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, Sunday, February 4, 1990 Pets jealous of new baby SNIFFING: (Continued From Page CI) Although Labradors have predominated, any breed will do. But the individual dog has to be special. "Only five out of 500 dogs will make it through the course," says McSweeny. "They must have a very sociable temperament and an extremely strong play drive. The ones that wash out usually get bored and won't keep going. The dog has to want to play this game over and over." Like all good animal acts, this one is based on the dog's natural instinct to fetch and retrieve, one of the reasons that Labs and other hunting dogs have predominated. The dog is imprinted with the scent of various accelerants from the four basic groups, and when he is brought to the fire scene, he essentially is retrieving that scent. The dogs first receive basic obedience training as well as physical conditioning. They climb stairs, fire escapes, hurdle over barriers, learn to hop from one boat to another at sea, ride in a helicopter, and get hoisted up 75 feet in an aerial bucket. All with aplomb or it doesn't count. "The dog must be ready to go right to work when he gets to the scene and we may have to helicopter him in, or have him on a fire escape," Knowlton says. "He must be able to do these things without getting flustered." The Lab is perfect and his endurance and ability to even-temper- - withstand cold are also assets. the Cause." However, there is an English sprinBuddy, however, is never allowed ger spaniel named Ty in Iowa City, to chase rabbits, squirrels, cats or a few German shepherds, one mutt, other dogs. a golden retriever, and a German After a demonstration of Buddy's short-haire- d Fire pointer among this prowess at the New York State BudRandall's Island, on of band Academy firefighters. emerging There are no bloodhounds. dy found a plank of wood under the "Bloodhounds' are the dumbest light snow and brought it back for animals in the world," offers Mc- - Knowlton to toss. Buddy didn't tire The dog's sense of smell is roughly 100 times better than man's. Humans have 5 million cells devoted to the sense of smell. Dogs have 220 million. of the game, but when it was time to go, Knowlton sharply said no and Buddy dropped the plank and readily reported for duty, the duty being Sweeny. "We've trained bloodhounds who couldn't find their food dish." When Knowlton took the course from McSweeny, he went through four other dogs that washed out before he was paired with Buddy. "It took four weeks for Buddy to learn and it took me six weeks to learn to read him," Knowlton says. Knowlton says that when he is working Buddy in extremely cold weather, he puts him back in the car to warm up after six hours of sniffing through the ice that forms as firefighters put out the blaze. Knowlton, 38, who is divorced, says his three daughters love Buddy and always want to play "Find a drive to Watertown, N.Y., to help investigate a major fire in which three people died in a senior citizens' center. Knowlton says he has to watch out for Buddy. He won't let the dog get hurt. At one fire scene, red and blue chemicals were still oozing on the surface when Knowlton and Buddy arrived. "I didn't know what that stuff was," says Knowlton. "I wouldn't let Buddy go in until after it dried." The dog in Iowa City is decked out with rubber boots, which he six-ho- How does one define what's Dear Ann Landers: I'm a male reader who would like to comment on the letter written by "Slow Burn in Roston." This woman complained that her husband had agreed to divide up the housework and she says it hasn't worked out that way, because he refuses to help her with the dishes. I'd like to ask Slow Burn something: Mrs. Burn, what exactly does "divide up the work mean to you? Do you do your 50 percent? When was the last time you helped mow the lawn? When 50-5- 0, 0 Y' J Landers L.A. TIMES CREATORS SYNDICATE & 50-5- 'min Mr. and Mrs. Lester Underwood Underwoods to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary did you last rake up and bag the leaves in the fall? How often do you shovel the snow? When was the last time you cleaned the gutters or painted the house? Have you ever changed the oil in the car or done any auto maintenance? Do you help with the plumbing and the electrical work in your house (replacing outlets when they go bad and fuses when they blow)? Have you ever repaired a broken appliance? Do you change the filters in the furnace? Do you light the pilot lights on the water heater and furnace when they go out? What about changing the storm windows every spring and then again in the fall? What's this I hear you say? "That's man's work!!" Dear Ann lenders: I am writing in response to a recently published letter from "Borderline Wacky," the mother whose grown daughter was driving her nuts. I am 22, and for six years I have done nothing but mess up my life. I drank too much, dated bums and stayed out all night. My latest mistake had traumatic results that will affect me for the rest of my life. I became pregnant. I got scared and married the father don't I all the work is shared Ivty Gifts For Tllw X Valines Polo f 'P Ralph Lauren Sale Items Now Off 60-70- Gutter The children of lister and Ade-len-e will honor their Underwood parents at a family dinner Wednesday. Feb. 7, to be given in honor of their golden wedding anniversary. The couple wore married Feb. 7, and the marriage was later IDS solemnized in the Salt Temple. I .ester worked for the railroad and then retired in 1986 from Springville City Electrical Dept. after 30 years. Adeleno has been a homemaker and has enjoyed crocheting and quilting as her hobbies. She has also been activelv working in the l.DS church. Their children are David K. tir. nicer: and Michael D. I'ndenwvti. Ke.irns They have five grandchildren and equally, you have no right to complain. Give it a try. You'll both be Been happier. Please sign me There And Know What I'm Talking About (Detroit) Dear Detroit: I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of females are doing many of the things you mention. Meanwhile, when was the last time you mended a hole in your sock? How about it, women? Does this man have a legitimate beef? Only asking. agree. This is "people's" work, and your husband is the "people" who is doing all of it. No wonder he feels resentful and balks when you ask him to help with the dishes. Until University Mall A-- 4 k U Qrem L-- APi -I'rFla. Sandra Carter was (n the job in front of Pine Estates Klementan School the dav before she cave birth l her fifth child And sho was luck hclpn.: vour.c-stir- s c!"s- - the street ust hours after she 'i' uveicd a ounce "I dnin: t ; K it am but deal I ; ir. t me. ';! It wasn't ai; iiinc co t handle." she said Mrs. Carter's husb.cid took over her mormnc patrol du'aes on Jan. 12. the d. their son. 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DESIGNER LENGTHS ! r i - NEW YORK (AP) Washing a cat or dog with a mixture of orange oil and shampoo is one way to rid a pet of fleas without using flea powder or toxic chemicals. Orange oil is a herbal insecticide. How often you should shampoo your pet depends on how badly it is infested. Weekly washings may be necessary at first. Experts say only 20 percent of a household's flea population will be on your pet. The rest are hiding in carpets and corners. Fleas like high humidity and warmth and can live for two years in an ideal environment. xx xx xx IfiTiM'l osMiig-uard i Sure and safe way Your doggy's to rid pet of fleas dental dilemma xSMOCklNGxxxxxx JTj Irl III iUi two .JACKSONVILLE. pieces of wood, set two on fire with accelerants and let the others burn naturally. Time after time the dogs picked out the pieces of charred wood that held traces of the accelerant. At first, the laboratories could confirm it. Eventually, the trace got too light for science, but not for the dogs. They still knew which pieces of wood were set on fire by the accelerants, leading investigators to believe they are scenting in the parts per trillion range. The trainers say the dog's sense of smell is roughly 100 times better than man's. With good reason. Humans have 5 million cells devoted to the sense of smell. Dogs have 220 million. o- Our chert. l!M0, Crossing guard takes no time off dy's work. In tests, trainers have taken of my baby. It was a foolish move, and now I'm facing a divorce. My parents have supported me throughout the whole miserable ordeal. However, they said if I made one more mistake, I was out on my Ann & hates, when he is called upon to work in such a situation. The dogs have shown time and time again they are better than the laboratories, but so far there has been no court case in which it was the dog's word against the suspect's. McSweeny doesn't think that will ever happen. "The attorneys will never allow one of these dogs in a courtroom," he says. "They would demonstrate to a jury what they can do and that would be that. What's the attorney going to say to discredit the dog?" Knowlton has testified twice before a grand jury, describing Bud- date. Introduce the pet to the new smell with a baby item from the hospital, and when the child arrives, greet the pet, which could connect feelings of discomfort with the infant. Be aware of changes in your pet's behavior. Possessiveness of food and toys, as well as hostile behavior are signs of jealousy. Most important, never leave a pei alone with an infant. Pets feel NEW YORK (AP) threatened when a new baby arrives, according to Elizabeth Randolph, author of "How To Help Your Puppy Grow Up To Be a Wonderful Dog." In Family Circle magazine, Randolph tells how owners can help a pet accept the baby. 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