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Our dogs love their walks day and night, rain or shine. They can’t get too many. They also like to be in the middle of things. They sense when something is different, like when you get into your wacky Halloween costume to answer the door to trick or treaters and try to scare them. So be sure to plan ahead and get just the right costume so your pet can be in on the fun. I’ve picked up a dog costume that my Sadie will just love. She’ll look so cute in her red and black velour Dracula cape. I’ll scoop her up each time the doorbell rings, so she can hear the ooooh’s and ahhhh’s as everyone tells her how cute she looks. She’ll be warm, too, when we take a walk after all the candy is gone.
Is Halloween one of your favorite holidays, do you love costume parties? If so, then it’s probably accurate to assume that you’re the type of person who would love to dress up their dog in creatively adorable costumes. October is drawing near, which means it’s the perfect time to purchase your pet’s costume before all the good ones sell out. It’s also important to remember that, just like people, dogs come in different shapes and sizes, which means that their costumes do too. So don’t wait until it’s too late, your tiny pooch may get buried in a large costume.
Looking for your dog’s Halloween costume now will also give you a head start in generating ideas for your own costume. Maybe you want to create a theme between you and your pooch. A Hawaiian shirt and lei pair great with a shark costume for your dog – surfs up! When it comes to shopping for dog costumes, you should also consider the bunny rabbit, the bumble bee, the vampire or the sweet pea.
There are new innovative programs across Sonoma County in northern California that use therapy dogs to help kids learn to read. Animal trainers and educators are increasingly enlisting canines for the unlikely challenge of helping children read. This month, the central library in the city of Santa Rosa started teaming up with the Sonoma County Humane Society to entice kids to come by on select afternoons and sign up to “Read to a Dog” from 3 PM to 4 PM. Trained therapy dogs serve as patient ears for young readers who otherwise would be too shy or self–conscious to read out loud to an adult, parent, or peers in school. An important point is that dogs don’t criticize.
Kids who have experienced the feeling of failure around reading now can be “the tutor” when reading to a dog, said Kathy Klotz, executive director of Intermountain Animals. Dogs also are comforting and put children in a relaxed state, making reading more pleasurable, said Martin Smith of the UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Extension. Finding reading pleasurable is an important part of becoming a good reader.
Hooch, the therapy dog shown above, would look great in a safari dog collar, when he makes his rounds helping kids.
What: Dog Show and Sweepstakes: Tri–Angle Boston Terrier Terrier Breeders Club, Inc.
When: Saturday August 1, 2009
Where: Dog Training Club of Chester County, Exton Pennsylvania
Information about this breed:
The Boston Terrier has become a very popular dog breed over recent years, well known for its intelligence, gentle nature, and sweet attitude. These dogs have become known as the American Gentlemen of dogs, and have managed to secure a place high up on AKC league tables.
If you are considering this breed for your puppy, it is important that you first consider whether you are the right type of person or household to give these charming dogs the family life that they crave.
Bostons are dogs that love people and love to be part of the family, and this is why anyone that is considering one of these dogs should make sure that they have the time, dedication, and love to commit to their pet. If you can provide the right environment for these sweet natured dogs, they can make superb pets and fabulous companions that will be devoted, loving, and loyal to the end. If you like dressing your dogs and showing them off, these terriers look adorable in dog vests.
Contact a reputable breeder, and make sure that you familiarize yourself with Boston Terrier dog breed information and information on Boston Terrier dog rescue centers before you make your decision.
We have selected a lesser known breed called the Schipperke (which is Flemish for little boatman, or shepherd) as our current dog of the week. It can be traced back to Belgium, and reaches between 12 and 18 pounds.
Nicknamed the little boatman, this breed is bright, active, and curious, all qualities that made it an ideal barge dog, ratter and carriage dog. Known for centuries in Flanders, the Schipperke’s origin is uncertain, but royal patronage brought attention to the breed in Belgium in the late 1880s when Queen Marie Henrietta acquired one.
Three years later, a specialty club was formed to promote the little dog’s interests, and it was officially christened the Schipperke. Except for its absence of a tail, it resembles the Belgian Sheepdog, but in miniature. The double coat is shiny and slightly harsh with a dense undercoat, and on the North American continent, the only acceptable color is black. It needs weekly brushing but no special grooming.
This long–lived dog is an excellent choice of pet for children, with its high activity level and playful, loyal, devoted temperament. Well suited to any accommodations, the Schip makes a good watchdog and enjoys moderate outdoor exercise.
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World’ s Ugliest Dog Contest
Sonoma–Marin Fair, Northern California
June 26, 2009
This contest has become a world famous showcase for the ugliest of dogs. Miss Ellie, a 15–year old Chinese crested from Tennessee, was expected to win yet again. But the surprise victory went to an unknown: Pabst, a Boxer mix from Citrus Heights, California. Pabst has an amazing underbite and wowed the crowd with his sly grin.
He not only came away with a 4–foot tall champion’s trophy, but a cool $2,000 and a modeling contract with House of Dog in Los Angeles. He even has a chance to gain fame on the Animal Planet cable show along with appearances on national TV. We’re proud of you, Pabst. Keep on grinning!
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On a recent beautiful Saturday in San Diego, Buddy, a Jack Russell terrier—along with his owner, Bruce Hooker—was hanging ten at the 4th Annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition, a fund-raiser to benefit the Modest Needs Foundation, which aims to prevent poverty before it begins. With his owner, Buddy went out further than any other dog in the competition and surfed wave after wave.
Thousands of dog lovers watched in disbelief as Buddy, an experienced surfer, caught the wave that would win him the championship title. As he rode the swell, he made it very clear other surfers needed to keep their distance: He barked—loudly—the entire time.
Each dog/team had three waves (or chances) to impress the judges and was scored on confidence level, length of ride and overall ability to “grip it and rip it.” Way to go, Buddy!
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This past Saturday, on a beautiful day at Roberts Lake in Rohnert Park, California, about 300 folks gathered with their dogs for the first annual Dog Faire. The purpose was to raise funds for the Education Foundation of Cotati and Rohnert Park. The day was filled with demonstrations of flyball, agility, and law enforcement K-9s. This is one of eight fun-raisers held each year. The foundation this year gave out more than $48,000 in grants to teachers and schools to supplement academics, art, and music instruction as well a field trips for children. Of all the dog breeds in attendance, all seemed to get along well for this worthy cause.
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Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Boston
Thursday & Friday,
June 11th & 12th, 2009
THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY 4-H FAIRGROUNDS
South Chelmsford Road
Westford, MA 01886
Don’t miss your chance to see a gathering of this wonderful breed!
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Here are some great tips for new pup owners, according to animal behaviorist Mary Burch, the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) Canine Good Citizen and S.T.A.R. Puppy Director.
- Make sure your dog plays well with others. Socialize your dog by exposing him to everything you can will allow him to grow up well adjusted and comfortable meeting other dogs, strangers, and children. Make play dates with owners of other dogs.
- Expose your dog to experiences outside the home such as walks to various settings, including parking lots and busy places.
- Keep boredom and barking at bay by giving your dog plenty of exercise. If he is tired, he will sleep when you are not at home.
- Maintain a regular exercise schedule to keep your dog fit, healthy, and out of trouble.
- You can also enroll your pup in a basic training classes which teaches them and their owners practical skills, such as how to make sure a dog comes when called, how to diminish biting and nipping, and the basics of house training.
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