Virtual Dog Show: Do You Have the Stuff??

Ever wonder how you would stack up against the dogs at Westminster or Crufts?? Well, now is your chance to find out!!

Canine Review is creating Canada’s first online “virtual dog show,” people from across the country an opportunity to beat the winter blues, win fantastic prizes and support a worthy canine cause – all while enjoying the sport you love from the comfort of your living room.

The Virtual Dog Show will use Internet technology to allow dogs from across Canada and around the world to compete in an online environment. Real, licensed judges will evaluate submitted photos against Canadian Kennel Club standards of perfection. Winners will be chosen at the breed, group and Best In Show levels.

Best of all? A portion of all proceeds will benefit the Dog Legislation Council of Canada’s fight against Breed Specific Legislation.

Entries open February 25th and end March 7th

Strange Happenings...

Sorry pups...haven't been up to my normal blogging self lately. HM is extremely busy and hogging the computer AND I had a weird experience yesterday and have not been up to snuff (or is that sniff? BOL!)

HM took me to a new groomer yesterday and basically since I came back it's like I lost my mojo. I'm a bit mopey and my tail kinda hovers between my legs or sticks straight down..HM thinks it's a sign of lack of confidence. You know how it is being thrust into a new environment...AND she gave me a bath and clipped my nails!!!

Anyway, I have agility this morning and we all know the healing powers it wields!!

Paw It Forward!

Hey pups, nothing really exciting to blog about this week. It's still cold out.

Here are some blogs I really enjoying sniffing around! Have a visit, and tell them Simba sent you! Arooooo!
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Simba's World! How can you not love a pup with such a great name! ;o)

Frasier's Doggy Blog. A great blog complete with sarcasm and attitude only a JRT could give!

Lastly, for those who like agility, or seeing cool dog tricks...pay a visit to Sassie Joiris' blog. She's a professional animal trainer and posts LOTS of video of her pups doing agility and learning new tricks. Check out some of Boing the Whippet learning to do a handstand!

Feeling much better! Agility heals! BOL!

BOL! So I felt MUCH better yesterday! I went to agility and had lots of fun! HM is off work today..it's a brand new holiday in Ontario...Family Day! So I get more snuggle time today!

Well, HM decided to set up a little jump/tunnel sequence in our living room today. Here's some video of me! Enjoy! (sorry..I came so fast, and HM was videoing herself..so you can't really see me over the small jump...)

I'm a little sick.

Last night HM went out to a friends, and I was home with HD.

I slept most of the evening while he played video games...but then he called HM to tell her I threw up. It was like I didn't digest my dinner...even though it was like 4.5 hours later!

She came home and I seemed fine...I was super excited to see her back! ;o)

But this morning, on our walk I threw up again!! This time..just bile from my empty stomach..

I just ate...so I hopefully it was just an anomaly....but you know humans...they worry.

Back to School!

Well pups, I'm back to school tonight! HM and I are doing a one night workshop called Total Recall.

Basically it will give HM new tools to help ensure a reliable recall every time I'm called when off leash. But what I say is if my pup pals at the park or the sweet smells they leave behind are more interesting...why can't she just wait until I'm done? Humans are so impatient sometimes! :o)

Here's the class description:
Are you tired of chasing after your dog, or simply waiting while he slowly looks up, sniffs and finally ambles over to you after he has been called? Would you like a red-hot recall? This workshop will give you the knowledge to confidently teach your dog to come back each and every time you call him. The theory behind the perfect recall will be discussed, along with exercises and games to help keep things fun and interesting for both you and your dog.

Dog Tracks Soldier 70 miles in Iraqi Desert

Check out this heart warming story about a dog, beaten and abused in Iraq, who tracked the soldier who had befriended him 70 miles across the Iraqi desert.

Watch It: Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Today and tomorrow, the annual show of shows for dogs, Westminster, will be happening in New York's Madison Square Gardens in the US. Check your local listings, but in the States you can catch it on USA and CNBC and in Canada on OLN (Outdoor Life Network).

Keep checking the site daily for Breed Judging videos.

Monday's judging includes: Terrier, Hound, Non-Sporting and Herding breeds
Tuesday's judging includes: Sporting, Working, Toy and the crowning of Best in Show!

Today I Met....

2 Border Collies (one was a puppy...HM wanted to take her home!)
1 German Shepherd
2 Yellow Labs
1 Irish Wolfhound (whoa! he was BIG)
A couple of mixed breeds
and 4 fluffy little dogs...

Where? HM took me to Greenwood today, and I got to meet all these cool pups along the trails! What a great day!

*UPDATE*
For those who asked...Greenwood Conservation Area is located in Ajax, Ontario, Canada, where I live, and it is about a 15-20 minute drive from my home. I'm a lucky pup that I have a huge conservation area where pups can go off leash..there are trails, creek area where we swim in the summer, and a huge area called "the pit" where all the dogs go to hang out.

MORE Pet Food Recalls!!

YIKES! Please check out the list from the FDA. Be safe pups!!