Andrea Arden, a veteran dog trainer and trusted pet professional, recently reminded me of this upcoming dog event.
From Andrea: It's a couple of months away, but thought I would put the word out there early so you can mark your calendars. The American Kennel Club's Responsible Dog Ownership Day Fair is September 15th in Madison Square Park from 11am-3pm (microchipping clinic starts at 10am).
There are Agility demonstrations (our Agility Director Kris Seiter will be showing off her dogs and their amazing skills), obedience demos, games, rescue groups, and lots more!
For more details on AKC RDO Day, visit:
Thanks for the tip Andrea!!
Friday, July 20, 2007
Monday, July 16, 2007
Canine Cruise is Sold Out!
Hey gang!
I hope you got your tickets to the 2nd Annual Canine Cruise hosted by Rece Reid and Tasasha Chavis. This dynamic duo has already sold out of tickets for this special event. And they are ready to sail and fun events to boot!
One of the events is the fashion show. Check out video of doggies strutting the dogwalk at last year's fashion show on the Canine Cruise.
To see their 2007 event program, visit www.caninecruise.com
I hope you got your tickets to the 2nd Annual Canine Cruise hosted by Rece Reid and Tasasha Chavis. This dynamic duo has already sold out of tickets for this special event. And they are ready to sail and fun events to boot!
One of the events is the fashion show. Check out video of doggies strutting the dogwalk at last year's fashion show on the Canine Cruise.
To see their 2007 event program, visit www.caninecruise.com
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Make your dog a TV star!!
Hey dog lovers!
I just found out ABC News is seeking dogs for a new television show. Details are below.
Also, we have some cool events coming up for you and your pup! Please check out the NYC Schnauzers playgroup today to sign up and learn more.
Warmest woofs!
Corris & Roxie pup
ABC NEWS SEEKS DOGS FOR NEW SHOW
My name is Michelle Smawley and I am a producer at ABC News. I am working on a segment for a new newsmagazine which will debut in August.
I am looking for folks who have footage of their dogs exhibiting particularly interesting or quirky or annoying behavior. For example, refrigerator opening, anxious outbursts while the owners are not at home, something noteworthy along those lines.
The perspective should be behavior exhibited while no one is looking or at night while most of the family is asleep. I'm also keen to find folks who might be open to allowing us to film. So, if you have a story please do not hesitate to reach me at the number below or e-mail me at Michelle.Smawley@abc.com.
I just found out ABC News is seeking dogs for a new television show. Details are below.
Also, we have some cool events coming up for you and your pup! Please check out the NYC Schnauzers playgroup today to sign up and learn more.
Warmest woofs!
Corris & Roxie pup
ABC NEWS SEEKS DOGS FOR NEW SHOW
My name is Michelle Smawley and I am a producer at ABC News. I am working on a segment for a new newsmagazine which will debut in August.
I am looking for folks who have footage of their dogs exhibiting particularly interesting or quirky or annoying behavior. For example, refrigerator opening, anxious outbursts while the owners are not at home, something noteworthy along those lines.
The perspective should be behavior exhibited while no one is looking or at night while most of the family is asleep. I'm also keen to find folks who might be open to allowing us to film. So, if you have a story please do not hesitate to reach me at the number below or e-mail me at Michelle.Smawley@abc.com.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Doggie Fun Facts
Cool stuff for any canine lover to know!
In Asia, royalty used to put their Pekingese in their coat sleeves to keep them warm. The breed was the exclusive property of the Chinese Imperial Court, and commoners even had to bow to the dogs.
The oldest breed of dog native to North America is the Chihuahua.
Dogs turn in circles before lying down because of natural instinct; in the wild their wolf ancestors did this to flatten long grass into a cozy bed.
A puppy's eyes do not open until they are 10 to 15 days old. Vision is usually not completely developed until they are approximately four weeks old.
A mixed-breed dog will usually possess the behavioral traits of the breed they most closely resemble in appearance.
The classic Poodle haircut was originally meant to improve the dog's swimming abilities as a retriever, with the pom-poms left in place to warm their joints, and a fluffy bulbous tail meant to stick up out of the water so they're able to be spotted easily.
A puppy's natural instinct will make them chew on absolutely anything that they come into contact with, (so always be sure they have something safe to nibble on).
Puppies should remain with their mother until they are at least eight weeks old. During this time she will teach them not to bite and how to get along with fellow littermates.
39% percent of pet parents say they have more photos of their pet than of their spouse or significant other. Just 21% say they have more photos of their spouse or significant other than of their pet.
Survivors of the Titanic included two dogs: a Pekingese and a Pomeranian.
An American Animal Hospital Association poll showed that 33% of dog parents admit that they talk to their dogs on the phone or leave messages on an answering machine while away from home.
The oldest dog lived for 29 years. He was an Australian cattle dog named Bluey, who died in 1939.
Dogs are mentioned 14 times in the Bible.
The smallest mature dog was a Yorkshire Terrier from Blackburn, England that was 2 1/2 inches high at its shoulder, and weighed only four ounces.
The tallest dog is a Great Dane named Gibson in Grass Valley, CA, who stands 42.6 inches high at the shoulder, (when he stands upright on his hind legs, he's over 7 feet tall!), and weighs 170 pounds.
If you notice a dog when he is fast asleep, you will see his eyes moving back and forth under the lids, as a human's eyes do. Researchers are almost certain that dogs dream.
Dogs' nose prints are used to identify them, just as fingerprints are used to identify humans.
When a dog bays at the moon, he is following his basic instinct to call the pack together.
70% of pet parents sign their pet's name on greeting cards. 58% include pets in family and holiday photos.
In Asia, royalty used to put their Pekingese in their coat sleeves to keep them warm. The breed was the exclusive property of the Chinese Imperial Court, and commoners even had to bow to the dogs.
The oldest breed of dog native to North America is the Chihuahua.
Dogs turn in circles before lying down because of natural instinct; in the wild their wolf ancestors did this to flatten long grass into a cozy bed.
A puppy's eyes do not open until they are 10 to 15 days old. Vision is usually not completely developed until they are approximately four weeks old.
A mixed-breed dog will usually possess the behavioral traits of the breed they most closely resemble in appearance.
The classic Poodle haircut was originally meant to improve the dog's swimming abilities as a retriever, with the pom-poms left in place to warm their joints, and a fluffy bulbous tail meant to stick up out of the water so they're able to be spotted easily.
A puppy's natural instinct will make them chew on absolutely anything that they come into contact with, (so always be sure they have something safe to nibble on).
Puppies should remain with their mother until they are at least eight weeks old. During this time she will teach them not to bite and how to get along with fellow littermates.
39% percent of pet parents say they have more photos of their pet than of their spouse or significant other. Just 21% say they have more photos of their spouse or significant other than of their pet.
Survivors of the Titanic included two dogs: a Pekingese and a Pomeranian.
An American Animal Hospital Association poll showed that 33% of dog parents admit that they talk to their dogs on the phone or leave messages on an answering machine while away from home.
The oldest dog lived for 29 years. He was an Australian cattle dog named Bluey, who died in 1939.
Dogs are mentioned 14 times in the Bible.
The smallest mature dog was a Yorkshire Terrier from Blackburn, England that was 2 1/2 inches high at its shoulder, and weighed only four ounces.
The tallest dog is a Great Dane named Gibson in Grass Valley, CA, who stands 42.6 inches high at the shoulder, (when he stands upright on his hind legs, he's over 7 feet tall!), and weighs 170 pounds.
If you notice a dog when he is fast asleep, you will see his eyes moving back and forth under the lids, as a human's eyes do. Researchers are almost certain that dogs dream.
Dogs' nose prints are used to identify them, just as fingerprints are used to identify humans.
When a dog bays at the moon, he is following his basic instinct to call the pack together.
70% of pet parents sign their pet's name on greeting cards. 58% include pets in family and holiday photos.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Fitness with Fido!
Bideawee invites you to join us for the launch of FITNESS WITH FIDO!
Every Saturday, at 9:30am
Meet Location: Central Park Pedestrian Entrance at 66th St. & 5th Ave.
Meet other dogs and their pet parents while taking steps to a healthier lifestyle.
A free, weekly opportunity for you and your dog to exercise together along with Bideawee trainers, veterinarians, and adoptable dogs.
All welcome. Your pooch will thank you!
Info: 212-532-4986, info@bideawee.org
Pictured above: Woody and Benny playing at a NYC Schnauzers playdate.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Mutts, an investigative report
"Hey Mister, What Kind of Dog is That?" For great early summer reading (and watching), check out Baltimore Sun reporter John Woestendiek's seven-part multi-media series on his quest to trace his mutt's DNA.
Click here to read all about it.
Source: Urbanhound
Click here to read all about it.
Source: Urbanhound
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Canine Cruise Video!
Roxie and I are attending the 2nd annual Canine Cruise. Will you be there? Don't miss the fun! Watch this video to see all the action.
Get your tickets today! Visit: www.caninecruise.com
Get your tickets today! Visit: www.caninecruise.com
Friday, June 8, 2007
Pet Photo Contest With Rewards!
Have you seen this pet photo contest on SPCA.com?
Here's a little bit about it...
You've seen all those tabloid photographs of celebrities and their pets, dodging reporters as they slip into the hippest Hollywood restaurants, but did you ever imagine it could be you getting the star treatment? Give your destiny a helping hand by submitting your pet's most dazzling glamour shot to the SPCA PetStyle Contest, brought to you by the SPCA and Dog.com! If your pet's paparazzi pic is star-quality, you might just win a grand prize trip for two to Beverly Hills!
Just to show you that being nominated is just as much fun as winning (well, almost as much fun anyway), everyone who submits an approved photo will automatically receive a $10 gift certificate to Dog.com and a free one-year membership to the Pet Protector System by 1-800-HELP4PETS. (Limit: One per contestant, not per photo or per pet.) No purchase is necessary to enter, so use our best-in-show E-Cards to tell every pet lover you know about this great offer!
Just go to the contest site, upload your pet's most captivating photo, and let the world see what real glamour is!
Enter the contest now at www.spcacontest.com!
Go check it out - it's really fun!
Here's a little bit about it...
You've seen all those tabloid photographs of celebrities and their pets, dodging reporters as they slip into the hippest Hollywood restaurants, but did you ever imagine it could be you getting the star treatment? Give your destiny a helping hand by submitting your pet's most dazzling glamour shot to the SPCA PetStyle Contest, brought to you by the SPCA and Dog.com! If your pet's paparazzi pic is star-quality, you might just win a grand prize trip for two to Beverly Hills!
Just to show you that being nominated is just as much fun as winning (well, almost as much fun anyway), everyone who submits an approved photo will automatically receive a $10 gift certificate to Dog.com and a free one-year membership to the Pet Protector System by 1-800-HELP4PETS. (Limit: One per contestant, not per photo or per pet.) No purchase is necessary to enter, so use our best-in-show E-Cards to tell every pet lover you know about this great offer!
Just go to the contest site, upload your pet's most captivating photo, and let the world see what real glamour is!
Enter the contest now at www.spcacontest.com!
Go check it out - it's really fun!
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
A Reading (with dogs) at the Museum of the City of New York
Bring your dog to a special program for dogs and dog lovers in the Museum's courtyard. Best-selling novelist Cathleen Schine will read from The New Yorkers: A Novel (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007), a hilarious account of the interactions among residents on an Upper West Side block and the important role their dogs play in their lives.
Adam Gopnik, award-winning critic-at-large for The New Yorker will introduce the program. In case of rain, the program will be held in the Museum's auditorium (without dogs). The author will donate all her proceeds from books sold at this event to Animal Haven.
Don't miss it! Even will be held on Saturday, JUNE 16 at 1 PM
FREE with Museum admission!
Please call 212.534.1672, ext. 3395 for more information.
Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street
212.534.1672
www.mcny.org
Directions
By subway: #6 Lexington Avenue train to 103rd St., then walk three blocks west.
#2 or #3 train to Central Park North/110th St., walk one block east to
Fifth Avenue, then south to 103rd St.
By bus: M1, M3, M4, or M106 to 104th St., M2 to 101st St.
Accessibility
Headsets and neck loops available for hard of hearing visitors for programs in the Museum Auditorium. Ramp access is available at the 104th Street entrance.
Thanks Jenna for the tip!
Adam Gopnik, award-winning critic-at-large for The New Yorker will introduce the program. In case of rain, the program will be held in the Museum's auditorium (without dogs). The author will donate all her proceeds from books sold at this event to Animal Haven.
Don't miss it! Even will be held on Saturday, JUNE 16 at 1 PM
FREE with Museum admission!
Please call 212.534.1672, ext. 3395 for more information.
Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street
212.534.1672
www.mcny.org
Directions
By subway: #6 Lexington Avenue train to 103rd St., then walk three blocks west.
#2 or #3 train to Central Park North/110th St., walk one block east to
Fifth Avenue, then south to 103rd St.
By bus: M1, M3, M4, or M106 to 104th St., M2 to 101st St.
Accessibility
Headsets and neck loops available for hard of hearing visitors for programs in the Museum Auditorium. Ramp access is available at the 104th Street entrance.
Thanks Jenna for the tip!
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Roxie and I attend the 2007 Canine Cocktail Pawty hosted by Jenna Gates
