Category Archives: Dog Activities

Barbecuing with Man’s Best Friend

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Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, is around the corner and the holiday and barbecues seem to go hand-in-hand. If you plan on inviting your four-legged friend to the party, there are a few things to keep in mind before you fire up the grill. The American Kennel Club (AKC®) offers the following tips to ensure your dog’s safety at your next backyard barbecue.
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All Dressed Up with Someplace Special to Go!

Yet another reason I’d love to live in NYC – they have pet fashion shows! This one, held at the Hotel Pennsylvania, was a fundraiser for the Mayor’s Alliance for New York City’s Animals.

This year’s show theme was 10th Anniversary Diamond Celebration: The Crown Jewels of Fashion and Rescue.

If you love to see doggies in tiaras (and really, who doesn’t), this was the event for you! Enjoy the video from the Doggie Nanny of Long Island.

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

Bark for Life

"What do you mean you don't want to go for a walk?"
“What do you mean you don’t want to go for a walk?”
You’ve likely heard of Relay for Life, a program where teams of runners raise money for those with cancer, but this is the first I’ve heard of dogs getting involved. Cincinnati.com is announcing the 2nd Annual Bark for Life event, to be held April 26th, 10 am – noon, at Ault Park.
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Rescue, the Assistance Dog

Photo courtesy Kensky and Downes, by way of NPR.org.
Photo courtesy Kensky and Downes, by way of NPR.org.
Today, the Boston Marathon continued its proud tradition of attracting the best of the best to the city to compete in one of the most famous races in the world. Of course, with the calamitous ending to last year’s race, this one will be extra special.
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AKC HUMANE FUND AWARD FOR CANINE EXCELLENCE: NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

shutterstock_181181234To celebrate the dogs that enrich, inspire, or in some meaningful way contribute to the lives of individuals or entire communities, the AKC Humane FundSM is seeking nominations for its AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). The submission deadline is July 1, 2014.
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America’s VetDogs

Prison PuppiesI just love it when several organizations partner together to produce really cool outcomes! The America’s VetDogs program partners prisons in Massachusetts and Maryland with the Guide Dog Foundation from New York to produce dogs trained to assist vets who were disabled in the service.
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