Weekend Pooch Parade Fun

I do not usually dress my dogs up, but sometimes you just go with it. There was a pooch parade hosted by my favorite local dog store the Loyal Biscuit for the start of the towns Solstice Celebration. The Loyal B also had some special guests come by and set up booths with free product to try in front of the store. Represented were Planet Dog, Smart Pup, TriPom Chews and Zeldas Biscuit Bakery. Their people were also the judges for the parade pooches. Catagories included biggest dog, smallest dog, most original costume, cutest dog, and such. The weather was sunny but cool enough that I decided to take both dogs. (The parade route is also amost completely shaded.) I dressed Jenny up as rapper diva "Miss J" who hits include "Scratch my butt it itches" and "Give me a treat you B****!" Jack went as her security. I was the paparazzi.

Here Jack was checking out McGruff the crime dogs credentials. (McGruff was very dog savey and did proper introductions with the dogs there. I dare say not many had seen the likes of him before!)
And this is Prudence as a hula girl. Complete with bikini top, grass skirt and lei. She won for best costume. Her second year in a row as winner for that catagory!

They did great with the crowds. I think I said "Hes a longcoated akita" a bajillion times though. That and "He weighs 115lbs. He looks bigger cuz hes fluffy". Going out with Jack is like hanging out with a rock star. One girl even asked to have her photo taken with him! Luckily he loves the attention. I did put him in his gentle leader though because I always worry about what people will do in crowded situations. So many people think because he is cute they should get right in his face. This is rude behavior in dog language so I perfer to have control over his mouth in case anything happens to keep everyone safe. Hes never been snarky about it in the past but why take any chances?



Jennys top was made from a purse I got at TJMaxx. Im not sure she was all that impressed with my mad skills. She also stole a TriPom chew from the ladys hand! as she was passing it to Jack. Thief!! Then she sat in front of the booth hoping to get more.

Jack won a gift bag for being the biggest dog. It contained lots of our favorite goodies. We were very excited! It was a great time and maybe well do it again next year. I think I already have a costume idea.

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If you want to see more photos they are posted on my facebook page and the Loyal Biscuit facebook page as well under the Solstice Pooch Parade albums. (Photo credit for the photos with me included to Holly Sherburne. And of "Miss Js top" to Ashley Bickford.)

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The Polite Pooch Puppy Training Ideas You Dont Desire To Miss

If you wish to start training your dog but arent sure how, then your search is over. One of the best things you can do to learn to train your pet dog, is always to learn just as much information as possible about how to train your pet dog. The information in this post which can help you train your puppy the easiest way possible.

Should you be looking to crate train your pet or puppy you must realise that you could not expect them so as to hold their bladders for extremely extended periods. You have to provide times to enable them to visit the bathroom. They dont would like to go in their special place. So, it depends on you to deal with them. It wasnt their fault it was yours when they have a accident dont get mad their way.

With aggressive dogs it is best to begin slowly. Aggressive dogs see themselves because the dominant role from the pack and attempting for taking that role from their store too rapidly can lead to a poor response from your animal. To prevent bites or difficulty, take small steps in establishing yourself because the pack leader.

When feeding your pet dog, always expect your dog to be in a calm state and ready to eat. Hyper activity at feeding time is not going to allow the pet to correctly address feeding rituals. Create a ritual of your calm animal who sits and waits patiently that you should give food. Following this behavior is taught, your pet dog probably will begin sitting patiently when you prepare their food.

Be in control when you reward your dogs good behavior. Soon after your pet acts according to your command, reward him. This helps to calm the animal and reinforce your training efforts. However, you might feel completely pleased, overcome your reaction to avoid obtaining your training situation become uncontrolled. Remain calm, expect the dog to become calm and give appropriate rewards.

The simplest way to exercise them using this behavior could possibly be to merely remove the dog through the situation if you have your dog that begs. Shutting your dog out from the room at mealtimes keeps them from pestering you when you eat, and removes the temptation so that you can surrender to that particular cute face.

Its not all proper dog training must involve food based treats. Some dog breeds respond safer to non-edible rewards. These rewards could very well include stuffed toys, rawhide bones, or rope toys. They may also have an added benefit from giving your and you also dog a fresh activity to take pleasure from together.

Dogs are commonly referred to as "mans good friend," but if they are unruly and untrained they could be a nightmare. It can be definitely much easier to train a puppy, although the old adage that you cannot teach old dogs new tricks is false. Dogs are ultimately pack animals which is necessary for a dog owner to be the first choice of that particular pack.

Properly trained dogs are happy dogs and dogs that happen to be trained make for happy pet owners. It is a win-win situation. It commences with house-training and moves onto figuring out how to walk over a leash, though training your pet dog takes time. Simple commands such as return, sit and heel are very important for virtually any dogs safety. It should take lots of work from your owner regardless, although people who own dogs can see pet trainers via their local big box pet shop or perhaps the veterinarian. A dog that is certainly well trained constitutes a happier pet and happy pet owner.

Ignoring your dogs barking is an effective method of getting him to quit. When your dog barks, he wants attention of some sort. Should you give it to him, this will encourage him to keep. Instead try looking away and pretending he isnt there. When he quiets down, reward him having a pat around the head.

Underestimating the necessity of good exercise will cramp your dogs training style. If they will not get enough exercise outside training they can be very likely to be distracted or higher excited and result in the session being frustrating for all, naturally, all dogs have to run, chase and play just to release energy so.

Never treat your pet dog as a person. Many owners coddle their dogs just as if these were children, and that only confuses your dog. Training a pet dog is utterly different than teaching a kid. Dogs should be taught to behave being a dog and expect you to definitely behave as a dog at the same time after it is necessary.

For dogs that usually pull, take into account the equipment you might be using. The neck may be the strongest element of a dogs body, so walking dogs on collars will only work with dogs that are already very mellow. A head halter or perhaps appropriate harness will help for pulling dogs. Harnesses should clip in the front, as ones that clip from the back may encourage pulling more.

Begin training your dog when they are young if you can. A skill that may be taught in early stages is normally learned faster and much easier compared to a skill which is introduced with a later age. Moreover, older dogs have often acquired quite a few negative behaviors during the period of their life these behaviors should be undone just before the training process may start.

If your dog has a problem with excessive barking, pay attention to the environment and situation. If you understand these triggers, you are going to better understand how to stop the behavior. Ask a pal to assist you to using this behavior when you notice that the dog barks despite visitors have arrived and settled in at your home.

With the information you learned in this post you should currently have knowledge that can be used towards training your pet dog to the best of your skill. If you use what youve just learned to the best of what you can do then you should be well on your way towards owning an obedient dog.

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The 12th Annual Pooch Parade Doggone Fun Outing This Sunday!

Summer is in full swing and what better way to get those tails waggin’ than enjoying a fun-filled day of activities and treats for the whole family to support a good cause and celebrate all things dog. This Sunday, July 19, the Ventura County non-profit group Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) is hosting the Annual Fundraising Dog Walk and Pet Expo at San Buenaventura State Beach Park  in beautiful Ventura, California.

We hope you will join us this weekend for some doggone fun – Poncho and I would love it if you’d stop by our Inquisitive Canine booth so we could personally thank you for letting us be a part of your lives. Plus it’s the paw-sitively perfect way to spend the day with your canine (and human) family and friends. 

This Sunday will be the BIG unveiling of my new PAWsitively rewarding dog training card game! Its called "Out of the Box Dog Training Game" and I have to admit, it is a fun way to train with your dog! 

This years theme is: “Wags For Wellness: Protect, Prevent, Provide” and I have to say, the C.A.R.L. group has stood by their word. For over 12 years the volunteer-run non-profit organization has placed over 3,000 abandoned, relinquished and homeless dogs in pre-screened loving and secure homes.

At this dog-friendly festival, you can dress your dog up (you know you want to!) and then enter him or her in one or more of the many contests and competitions! Don’t feel like being part of the show? Then you can sit back and watch others partake in the competitions or watch those participating in doggy demonstrations such as Agility and Flying Frisbees. 

After showing off your dog’s loose leash walking skills in the parade, be sure to reward him/her with a tour around the Pet Expo  You and your dog will have an array of pet-related exhibits and vendors to choose from, as well as the silent auction that will have many items to tempt you (which may not be such a bad thing since proceeds go to a good cause!).

Love dogs but don’t have one of your own right now? Thinking about adopting or fostering a dog? C.A.R.L., as well as other rescue groups, will be on hand to introduce you to shelter dogs looking for loving homes.

Event Details:

• Registration begins 8:30 - 10:00 AM
• Hours: 9:00 AM - 4 PM
• Warm-up stretch starts 9:30 AM
• 3-mile Walk begins at 10:00 AM!
• Cost: $40.00 to enter Parade, Walk, Contests, Competitions.
• FREE: to observe, walk around, visit vendors and shop, and have fun!

For additional information, please check the Canine Adoption and Rescue League Pooch Parade website!

For all of you dog lovers out there that aren’t in this area, this is the perfect time to check your own community for pet-related fundraising events. Maybe your own local shelter is having it’s own Pooch (or kitty) event where you can go with your own dog, adopt a new dog, or volunteer to help animals in need. 

We had such a great time last year, and are looking forward to enjoying ourselves again this year! 

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