Cold Snap

Brrrrr...feels like Fall already! Booooo!!! I had to put my hoodie on for my walks!

Illegal DVD Sniffer Dogs Awarded Medals!

Two black Labradors Lucky and Flo pose for photographer after receiving medals from the domestic trade ministry before they ended a six-month assignment in Putrajaya, Monday, Aug. 20, 2007.

The world's first dogs trained to identify optical discs by the scent of their chemicals, Lucky and Flo were loaned to the Malaysian government in March by the Motion Picture Association, a U.S.-based watchdog.

These pawesome dogs helped find 1.6 million DVDs and other optical discs, three DVD replicating machines and 97 compact disc burners, worth $6 million.

Twenty-six people were arrested during the raids.

Two paws up for these amazing pups!

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Midnight Run

Well my human used to be an avid runner. Sometimes, she would take me along. Lately, I hear her complain about work, whatever that is, and being too tired.

But last night, she put on my collar and leash, and what I though would be our late night pee break became a midnight run!

Not far, but we hit the local soccer fields (two giant fields side by side), and off we ran! I loved it! She had to tell me to slow down! BOL! SLOW DOWN! But you just told me to run!

Well, I hope there's more running in my future! It makes me sleep like a baby (which of course, my human likes, I don't wake her up at the crack of dawn!!).

Life's a Beach!

My "pawrents" took me to Cherry Beach for a nice romp. To my surprise, I ran into my buddy Rocco, and another Manchester - Coco!!

THREE OF US AT ONE BEACH!!

It was loads of fun. I can't wait until September 8...we are having a Manchester Meet-up at the same beach! 10-15 Mannie's in one place! It'll be PAWESOME!

Me, Rocco and Coco (I'm on the right! BOL!)

My human dad with a cute Mini Aussie we met, Kilo.

Me and Rocco, with another black dog (BIG STICK!!)

My New PFD (Personal Floatation Device)!!

OMD! My human got me a PFD in order to help me feel more comfortable in the water...she's such a great human mom, but sometimes doesn't get that I'm built for speed on land. Land only. No water. Doesn't she know I'm so sweet cause I'm made of sugar and might melt if I'm in the water???? *sigh*.

Arrggghh! Mimi! Take it slow...

Helloooo! Can some puppy say "deer caught in headlights??!!"

On the beach area...where I'm most comfy!

Why do I look so stunned???

Apparently we're going to another beach today...the embarrassment continues!

Day at the AAC Agility Nationals

So my human wasn't allowed to bring me, since there would be approximately 650 dogs competing...they wanted to keep the spectators human only...but she took some nice photos of Digger during competition.

The event was great, lots going on, and she says she can't wait to get me trained and in the ring! Aroooo! I can't wait either!

Overview of the grounds

Digger starting his run

Go Digger Go!

On the A Frame

Good boy! After his run..with his new ducky!!

Cheer them on! Go Soshi! Go Digger!

Two of my pup pals, Soshi and Digger, are competing at the AAC Agility Nationals this weekend, so let's wish them our best as they compete for the top prize!

Digger - Manchester Terrier

Soshi - Shiba Inu

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YUM!!

So my human came home with some PAWESOME treats from our local pet store, Pet Cuisine & Accessories.

New Wellness Pure Bites - YUM!!

Zuke's Mini's

Lucky Dog Biscuits, and

Merrick Flossie's!! MY FAVE!!!

My human loves these, as she can get lots done while I work away on this!

So do what you can to get your to your local pet store to get yourself some yummy treats!!

As Seen in Modern Dog Magazine!!

Check out the Fall issue of Modern Dog Magazine...my human mom's artwork will be featured in it!!!

Here is a shot of a painting my human did of me! You can check out more of her work at www.popdogpress.com.

Enjoy!

Spotlight Sport: Agilty

With the AAC Nationals this weekend in Ontario, Agility is our Spotlight Sport!

Agility is a sport in which a handler (human) directs a dog through an obstacle course in a race for time and accuracy. The course is different for every race, created by the judges at the tournament. Handler and dog must have a cohesive relationship as the dog is instructed to go through the course through the handler's signals and body language. Off leash control is a must!

It is an exciting sport to watch, and requires great teamwork. Some of the obstacles seen on an agility course are:

The A-Frame
Tunnel or Chute
Tire
Weave Poles
Jumps
Teeter

There are various games within Agility that a dog can compete in.

Standard, follows the dog through the designed course, usually 15-20 obstacles must be completed in a predetermined order.

Gamblers is a course where the team will start the course, and at designated time frame the team has a certain amount of time to complete obstacles for points. So the Handler decides which obstacles are most important to gain the most points in the time alloted.

The best part: ANY dog can compete! They have height classes, so any pup from Pomeranian to Great Dane can be an agility star!!

I'm hoping to begin my agility training this fall. I'll keep you all posted on my experiences!

For more information check out these agility organizations:
AAC - Agility Association of Canada
NADAC - North American Dog Agility Council
USDAA - United States Dog Agility Association
CKC - Canadian Kennel Club

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