The Dog Art Show: Charlotte, NC

If you live near Charlotte, or are looking for a nice reason to visit...how about to see The Dog Art Show!

Taking place until August 31, 2008, The Dog Art Show is a multi-artist exibiit at the Green Rice Gallery in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Gee, HM better figure out a way to get into a show like that!!

Picture Your Dog in Times Square!

Lights, camera, Fido? At least that will be the case on Thursday, June 19, 2008 when Purina® Dog Chow® brand Dog Food showcases the photos of more than 9,000 unique dogs in the bright lights of New York’s Times Square. The Reuters/NASDAQ Digital Tower Billboards will be illuminated with pictures of pooches from across America, turning the world’s most famous intersection into a giant photo “dog park.”

All dog lovers can view the photos on the digital tower by visiting www.longliveyourdog.com beginning June 19 at 6:00 a.m. EDT until 2:00 a.m. EDT, Friday, June 20. Those who uploaded pictures of their cute canines will be notified via e-mail of their dog's larger-than-life close-up.

See all lucky pooches here.

Woofstock this Weekend!!

For all the pups in Toronto or Southern Ontario/North East US and looking for something FUN to do this weekend...it's WOOFSTOCK!!! It's the LARGEST dog festival in North America!! It's a truly pawesome event with vendors, sports, and thousands of dogs!! (you'd be amazed how well behaved all the pups are!!)

Giveaways, news bums to sniff..it's a doggy dream! I'm headed down on Sunday, and will blog about it next week. I'm hoping to score some new loot, and see some friends!

DockDogs will be there with many of my doggy buddies competing! So good luck and JUMP BIG!

Also, wish me luck, I'm entering the Mr. Canine Canada competition on Sunday...I hope I've got a good shot!! What do you think??

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

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.

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!

Happy Carnival!!

Krewe of Barkus 2008

Well, it's Carnival season! You know pups love a parade as much as humans! Here's a video from the New Orleans Barkus Parade! It looked like a great day to be a dog! Arooooo!

Dog Days of Scugog - Visit the POP DOG booth!

My human will be at the Dog Days of Scugog this weekend (July 21 & 22)! She will have a booth showcasing her Pop Dog Portraits. So if anyone is in the Toronto/Southern Ontario area and interested in a nice drive to the country (located in Port Perry, 1 hour east of Toronto) she'd be happy to see you!

You might even catch a glimpse of yours truly! I will be attending a Disc Dog seminar Saturday night...learning the ins and outs of that sport.

There will be LOTS to see and do! Agility and Flyball demos, Disc Dog and Dock Dog competition, lots of fun contests and vendors to check out.