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Page 10, News, Tuesday, April 10, 1990 : Rena Ross (left) is presented by Jayne Santerre with a gift for the highest game average in bowling. Photo by Angie Saunders Pet Talk... Teaching the command "down" By Alice Scott Obedience classes will be Starting on May 7th, if interested call Alice Scott at 824-2052. Before I begin the lesson for the command "down", I'd like to tell you about a case of animal abuse. On Monday evening, a friend of mine was coming out of the CP Station in Schreiber, when she noticed a young boy, around 10 years of age, picking up a puppy by its front legs and kicking it in the ribs. She immediately told the child to stop being so cruel. He told her, in language I cannot repeat, to mind her own business. It is up to the parents to teach their children how to care for ani- mals. Many children who are abused will abuse their pets. We have to change attitudes toward wife, husband, child, and animal abuse. No person or animal should be subjected to physical or verbal abuse. To teach your dog the com- mand "down", you should first realize that it is a command that you may find difficult to teach. Down is the most submissive position for any animal. When wolves are in the lower social structure of their packs, they approach the "Alpha Wolf" in the down position. When you reprimand your pet, he will slink down and stay until your anger has left. For the down position, have your dog on your left side, kneel to be in a closer position to him. Place left hand on the collar with hand pointing toward the dog's nose, forearm on ther dog's shoulders. The dog should be in the sitting position. Using your right hand, slide the front feet for- ward as the left hand moves with the collar toward the floor and with the forearm applying "slight" pressure on the shoul- ders. At the same time give the command "down". Once the dog is in position, give your "stay" command. Do not let the dog up until you have released him. Use this position for only a few sec- onds and then release your pet with the words "OK." The new Ontario Health Card is coming. It replaces your OHIP card and gives you all the same benefits! What is the new Ontario Health Card? It's a plastic card with your name and new, personal health number printed on it. It gives you the same benefits you received under OHIP. Zee Watch your mail for the Health 2-->=\ Card Information Kit. Read the = ==\ instructions carefully, then fill in the \ form, and return it to us right away in the postage-paid envelope provided. The sooner we get your form, the sooner you get your new Health Card. How will I get a Health Card Information Kit? A Health Card Information Kit will be delivered to each Ontario household. Addi- tional kits can be picked up at Canada Post Offices and local Ministry of Health offices. Iam a Senior Citizen. Do I get anew Health Card and a new Ode 10 Senior Citizen Privilege Card? Your new Health 65 Card replaces both your OHIP card and your Ontario Senior Citizen Privilege Card. As of July 1, 1990, the one number on the new Health 65 Card will provide you with all the same benefits. Why is the system changing? The Ontario Ministry of Health is changing to a new system that serves you better. The new card will make possible the gathering of It replaces your OHIP card and ensures iy 43 <o reliable data on services used which, by indicating health your continuous coverage for medical services. '& ~ trends, will enable the Ministry to plan efficiently to Your new Health Card is printed with your -- 752 meet future health care needs. This personal number will personal number. 5 a Oo ensure a high level of confidentiality. No one else can use it. FL eNy oN If you need more information, contact the Ministry of It's yours for life. Raae 5: rue Health office nearest you, or Call the toll-free Health Card Until your new Health Card le % aE j Information Line: 1-800-268-1154. arrives, continue to use your So Po~{ \ { | 'Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD): OHIP card! Se ey Pees 1-800-387-5559. Ministry of Health @Ontario Ministére de la Santé