Happy belated Father's Day

I hope all of you dads had a great Father's Day with all the extra love and attention you deserve!

How to get your Coton to stop barking at the door

I can't count how many questions I receive about barking. Cotons do tend to be territorial and consider it their duty to protect you and your home, so barking is common with this breed. When I'm in my office, I can't hear when someone knocks on the door, so I love when Luc barks to let me know I've got company. BUT there was a time when he would be out of control with his barking, and it was embarrassing.

We've tackled this issue many times on the website, but I thought it would be interesting to learn what some of the world's top dog trainers suggest for how to stop barking when someone's at the door. If your dog is motivated by food (like Luc), you might want to follow the guidance of Brandon McMillan (Lucky Dog) or Zak George. If your dog is a finicky eater, Doggy Dan or Cesar Millan’s pack leader and time out methods might be the way to go. Or you can even stop your dog from out of control barking by training him to bark on command, which Victoria Stilwell and Brandon McMillan teach.

If you've got a new puppy or an older dog who's driving you crazy with barking, check out this new page, dog barking solutions from the pros to learn how these world famous trainers tackle this frustrating problem.

Yes, it's nice to get a mention on your dog's birthday, but if you'd like to share a particular story or milestone, just email me at cotondet@coton-de-tulear-care.com. Tell me what you want the world to know about your special Coton and you can include photos as well.

This month, we're highlighting Sir Oliver who recently celebrated his 17th birthday on May 27. He was a show dog who won several titles. His godmother, Heidi adores him and they share a special bond. What a handsome boy!

Happy Birthday Wishes:

Happy Birthday to all our Coton friends who celebrate birthdays in June.

June

Name	Gender	Home Town	Birth date
Simon	Male		6/1/02
Max	Male	Mount Holly, VT	6/1/10
Toshiyuki	Male	Ellington, CT	6/4/10
Gigi	Female		6/6/08
Watson	Male	Vancouver, WA	6/6/11
Jasmine	Female	California	6/8/13
Lola	Female	Norwood, MA	6/9/11
Mr. Beauregarde	Male	Lyme, CT	6/9/13
Colbie	Female	Eldersburg, MD	6/9/12
Hope	Female	Quebec, Canada	6/10/09
Leo	Male	Marlboro, NJ	6/10/16
Peluche	Male	Puerto Rico	6/10
Barney	Male	Palmyra, VA	6/11/10
Moose	Male	Waldorf, MD	6/13/05
Bonnie Blue	Female	Virginia	6/14/11
Gino	Male	Fairfax, VA	6/15/11
Cooper	Male	Arvada, CO	6/17
Moe	Male		6/17/09
Savannah	Female	Leeds, ME	6/17/10
Zoe	Female	Young Harris, GA	6/17/15
Obi Wan	Male		6/21/10
Codie	Male		6/21/05
Lucy	Female	Greenville, SC	6/22/11
Bailey Beckham	Male	Peachtree City, GA	6/22/11
Scooter	Male	Westhampton, Mass	6/22/11
Charlie	Male	Atlanta, GA	6/23/07
Angelique	Female	Chula Vista, CA	6/25/04
Mr. Darcy	Male	San Juan, PR	6/26
Chanel	Female	Cobourg, Ont, Can	6/2007
Beau Byron	Male	Palm Coast, FL	6/27/11
Wally	Male	Lk Chelan, WA	6/28/04
Dexter	Male	West Michigan	6/30/08

Want your Coton to get special birthday attention? It's easy; just join our Birthday Club.

Coton Meetup Reminder

Wow, over 200 of you have signed up. Has anyone made any connections? Tell us about it on our Facebook page or on the Coton de Tulear Care web site.

You can find the Meetup Page here. The password is cotondog

Don't be shy - reach and contact someone. You know we all love to talk about our dogs, so others will be glad you took the first step to reach out. You can set up play dates or just discuss your favorite "Coton-friendly" local businesses such as vets, groomers, pet sitters, and stores.

Add your dog to the list here.

NOTE: You only need to sign up once

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Coton Store

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Coton de Tulear Caricature Shirt by CotonDeTulearCare
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Visit the store here for a wide variety of fun and unique t-shirts, mugs, stationary products, aprons, children's clothes, and even dog t-shirts.

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