Howl-O-Ween is Great Training Opportunity

As I rebuild my site, you will see some posts like this one about Howl-O-Ween out of chronological order...but you know we as pets just live in the moment so don't let your pet parents get goofy on you.


You have seen the neighborhood flyers telling our pet parents to hide us in the basement on Halloween night so that we are not scared by the Trick or Treaters or , heaven forbid, we scare the little rascals with our barking and lounging.


However, I find the night a delightful time to show off my socialization skills and experience new sights and sounds.  I think all pets of sound temperament should drag their pet parents out of the house and take us for a walk on that "frightful" night.


Watch this pet video that I created for you:


 Comment on your Howl-O-Ween nights.

Living in the moment,

Schatzi

Pet Companion to animal lover Amelia

Does Your Puppy Have What It Takes to Become a S.T.A.R.?

"Marjie"

I love puppies...especially S.T.A.R. puppies! The American Kennel Club has started a new puppy program that is designed to get puppies and their owners off to a great start. All you need to do is get your pet parent to take you to a basic training course.  The components of this program consist of Socialization, Training, Activity, and a Responsible owner.  The Responsible owner component is the toughest. Sometimes puppies have to work extra hard to train them.

GoldenMoon's Misty's Spicy Marjoram ~ "Marjie" is the daughter of my show companion Misty.  I expect to see even greater accomplishments in her future.

Living in the moment,

Schatzi

Pet Companion to animal lover Amelia Johnson

My Labrador Friend is going to Westminster!

I am pleased to announce that my friend Golden Moon Labs home-bred, raised, trained and owned CH GoldenMoon's Sunny Coreopsis, CGC,WC "Corey" will be privileged to compete in the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show to be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 15 and 16, 2010.


You can watch Corey on the Westminster site as the class is posted. Corey is a diva, like me.  With that kind of attitude, I am sure the Judge will be looking at her!  Corey has also been raised on the same high quality products formulated by Dr. Jane Bicks.


Living in the moment,
Schatzi
Pet Companion to animal lover Amelia

How to Potty Your Puppy at the Airport

My pet parent frequently gets asked about puppy potty training . Winter time presents its own roadblocks to getting the "job" done efficiently.  In snow country, we usually have a path shoveled through the deep snow to our bathroom. In other areas, raincoats are worn so that we don't come in soaking wet. But what do the traveling dogs do?  Pet parents can carry pee pads which we will use if we have been taught to use them at an early age.  Some airports do have potty areas which are nice for the pet that travels in the cabin with their companions.


Watch this pet video at the airport of this smart puppy using the potty:


Share your potty secrets with us by having your pet parent leave a comment.

Living in the moment,
Schatzi
Pet Companion to animal lover Amelia

Rabid Raccoon - "Leave It!"

Raccoons were the last thing on my mind as my pet parent and I were walking along a remote mountain trail by ourselves. Mom started to pray and praise out loud and sing, following a spiritual prompting.  I am so glad that she did.  We heard a rustling sound in a stream off to our right. It was a raccoon with its back to us...until it turned around and started coming our way...

I heard "Leave It" as I barked at the approaching creature.  I quickly obeyed and trotted on down the trail.  This was an afternoon encounter with a rabid raccoon. My friends at PawFun shared these tips from the New York City Department of Health website so that you and your pet companions can stay safe.

This is one time when a rabies vaccination is beneficial (because they may cut your head off if you don't have it). Make sure your pet parent feeds you indoors so that you don't encounter any snacking visitors on your last potty trip out in the dark. Leave the lids on the garbage cans and have your pet parents close any openings to the house where a wild critter may enter.

Living in the moment,

Schatzi

Pet Companion to animal lover Amelia

American Eskimos are a Westminster Favorite

American Eskimos are a Westminster favorite...at least for me. My uncle Thor won an Award of Merit. My show days ended in the conformation ring after I earned my Championship.  Since then, I have put a few other letters behind my name but mostly I just blog and train puppies.


Sassy is going to Westminster this year.  I don't know her but she sure looks like she lives up to her name.  I am going to be cheering as I watch the show from home.  I just relived the American Eskimo dog breed judging at the 2009 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.


Get ready. Stockpile your treats and favorite beverage.  There are only a few days to go before the Show begins!

Living in the moment,
Schatzi
Pet Companion to animal lover Amelia

Inventor Leads Dog Walkers to a New Solution

Napolean the dog has inspired companion Stephen Noble to invent a new solution for releasing a lead from the collar on a dog. Napolean and Stephen go biking together. Stephen would have to get off of his bike to release Napolean's lead from his collar. This frustration led Stephen to create what he is calling the Latch-a-Lead. This patented design allows users to release the lead using a device in the handle.


As a result, Stephen has been nominated to win the John Logie Baird Award which is a financial business support package. We will be looking foward to having the Latch-a-Lead available to dog walkers in the United States. 

Have you inspired your companion to create anything or do anything to help the pets in their life?  If so, have them share their comments.


Living in the moment,
Schatzi
Pet Companion to animal lover Amelia