Bernards Ridge Edition Sept/Oct/Nov 2019

SEPT/OCT/NOV 2019 THE BERNARDS-RIDGE CONNECTION PAGE 45 With a practice dedicated solely to family law and related issues, our knowledgeable attorneys assist our clients with all family law-related matters which include representation in domestic violence situations, the preparation and enforcement of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, the dissolution of marriages and domestic partnerships, collaborative divorce, mediation, arbitration, the creation and enforcement of marital settlement agreements and child custody matters. We serve clients in Somerset, Hunterdon, Morris, Middlesex, Warren, Mercer, Monmouth and other counties within New Jersey. By familiarizing ourselves with our client’s needs and priorities, our dedicated attorneys work aggressively to develop and implement solutions that serve the best interests of our clients and their families. Our attorneys will explore other means of resolving contested divorces and family law matters such as mediation or collaboration. In situations where alternate dispute resolution is not appropriate, our attorneys are experienced litigators who will effectively advocate your position in court. ALTMAN, LEGBAND & MAYRIDES With offices located at: 93 South Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ 37 Tamarack Circle, Skillman, NJ janice@almfamilylaw.com www.almfamilylaw.com 908-359-4011 • 609-921-8070 20 Years Emergency Veterinary Medicine Behind Us. ANIMAL PAWS BONDED & INSURED Nominated by National Animal Pet Sitting Association for 2015 for one of the Best Pet Sitting Services in the Nation. PETS ENJOY BEING HOME! Pet Sitting, LLC 20 Years of Loving Professional Pet Sitting Experience email: michelepatanio@gmail.com animalpaws.net Cell 908-963-0311 Vacations, daily dog walking, overnight stays, client education on animal care. We do transportation, give insulin injections, SQ fluids, dog hikes. Please call for FREE consultation. Last minute bookings for existing clients. (no late fee) Imagine these scenarios! • You are suddenly confronted by a loose dog, looking a little aggres- sive, coming your way, fast. Or • Your dog suddenly sees a squirrel across the street and bolts into the street in an effort to reach the squirrel. The biggest problem with these and countless other situations, when your dog is more than a cou- ple of feet from you, is that there is nothing you can do very quickly to get him back to your side. The products can retract only when there is no tension on the line. If you’ve ever used one, you know that you cannot grab the part of the cord that retracts into the han- dle and pull even a smallish strong dog back toward you. The only way you could pull a dog to safety would be to mash the lock button down, while quickly turning in the opposite direction and trying to call or drag your dog – depending on whether you’ve trained it to do emergency U-turns or whether it is engaged already with the other dog or still on the hunt for the squirrel. To retract that runner when there is a chaotic situation brewing is squaring off with your dog, while they are spinning around. Lock to prevent the dog from get- ting farther away, release to retract, lock, release, lock, release …It’s darned hard to do even in calm circumstances, let alone in a chaotic one. I have injured myself several times with retractable leash- es. Yes, a person can lock the handle and prevent the dog from pulling the line out of the device, prevent- ing him from getting away. But then, you may as well just have a fixed-length leash. If you know someone who has had slashes when a retractable cord got wound around their leg when a dog was going nuts, you would know that these products come with risks. Can anyone honestly make a case for the responsible use of retractable leashes? Please think before using these leashes. They are not for all dogs! As always, your veterinarian is your best choice! PULL-LEASHES - GOOD OR BAD? By: Michele Patanio, Animal Paws Pet Sitting LLC 908-963-0311 animalpaws.net Hi, hope your summer was great! Fall is almost here now … Enjoy! theconnectionsnj.com