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Tuesday, 22 June 2010 |
‘Newnan Notes’
By Gina Snider
June 21, 2010
City of Newnan Public Information Officer
Applications are now being taken for the Fourth of July parade. The parade will be held on July 3 in downtown Newnan at 4pm. All entrants in the parade must have an application on file. The application can be downloaded at www.mainstreetnewnan.com
The following is the schedule of events for the Carnegie’s for this week:
- Tuesday, 10 a.m., The Art of Reading “The Big Orange Splot” for ages 6-12.
- Wednesday, 12 noon, Sack Lunch Cinema “Song of the South”
- Thursday, 10 a.m., Family Fun Story Time “Story through Dance”
- Friday, 2 p.m., Armchair Travelers “China: A World Away in Miles but Next Door in Friendship and Hospitality”
Reservations required for all events. Please call 770-683-1347 to register.
The Animal Warden would like to remind everyone that starting July 1st, the City's new tethering law goes into effect. If you have any questions on the new ordinance, please feel free to call 770-254-2355. The Animal Warden would like to give pet parents tips on barking control for their dogs. Barking is one of many forms of vocal communication for dogs. People are often pleased that their dog barks, because it alerts them to the approach of people to their home or it tells them there’s something that the dog wants or needs. However, sometimes a dog’s barking can be excessive.
Because barking serves a variety of functions, you must identify its cause and your dog’s motivation for barking before you can treat a barking problem Each type of barking serves a distinct function for a dog, and if he’s repeatedly rewarded for his barking—in other words, if it gets him what he wants—he can learn to use barking to his benefit. For example, dogs who successfully bark for attention often go on to bark for other things, like food, play and walks. For this reason, it’s important to train your dog be quiet on cue so that you can stop his attention-related barking and teach him to do another behavior instead—like sit down—to get what he wants.
Many owners can identify why their dog is barking just by hearing the specific bark. For instance, a dog’s bark sounds different when he wants to play as compared to when he wants to come in from the yard. If you want to reduce your dog’s barking, it’s crucial to determine why he’s barking. It will take some time to teach your dog to bark less. Unfortunately, it’s just not realistic to expect a quick fix or to expect that your dog will stop barking altogether. (Would you expect a person to suddenly stop talking altogether?) Your goal should be to decrease, rather than eliminate, the amount of barking. Bear in mind that some dogs are more prone to barking than others. In addition, some breeds are known as “barkers,” and it can be harder to decrease barking in individuals of these breeds.
Keep Newnan Beautiful knows that gardening can be a fulfilling activity to help you relax outdoors. But, if you aren't careful, an environmentally-friendly activity can quickly turn into a sink for precious natural water resources. Millions of gallons of water are used in gardens and lawns each year —many of them wastefully. Here are some ways to cut back on the amount of water you use in the garden: Adjust your lawn mower to a higher setting. Longer grass retains water better. Try watering your yard early in the morning when temperatures are cooler to minimize evaporation. Check your sprinkler system regularly and adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street. Collect and use rainwater for watering your garden. Direct downspouts or gutters toward shrubs or trees. Install a drip irrigation system around your trees and shrubs to water more efficiently.
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