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Joy the Keeshond Learns to Show Off Her Best Behavior
Joy
Owners: Arnold & Cathy
City: Pasadena, CA 91107
Dog’s Name: Joy
Breed: Keeshond
Likes: to play with big “sister” (a Shepherd/Greyhound mix)
Pet-Peeves: being told “no”
Favorite Toy: squeaker mouse, balls
Favorite Treat: yogurt bite treats
Favorite Walk: walking around our property with “sister” looking for squirrels or any other animal
Best Tricks: none yet
Arrival Story: We contacted Tawn & Patte at Shoreline Kees after our Keeshond, Kiki passed away. One of their dogs had just been bred, and on 9-11-11 had 6 puppies, 4 girls & 2 boys. We went for a visit and fell in love with Joy – who played with us the whole visit. We were finally able to bring her home 2 months later. She is truly a “joy” for us.
Bio: Joy was bred from show dogs – mother Tasha, father Jordy. We are told she has the capability of also being a show dog. Joy’s show name is Deja Vu, but to us she is our funny, cute and loving Joy!
Weird Quirk: Joy loves to climb! She climbed out of a 2 foot pen, then a 4 foot pen and a 3 foot high baby gate – all this at 3 months.
Why Sit Means Sit for training? With the possibility of Joy being a show dog, we wanted her to be trained professionally. Our veterinarian recommended Sit Means Sit. We met with Jennifer and were happy with what she presented to us.
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Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips
‘Tis the season for friends, family and holiday feasts—but also for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or a pet-unfriendly floral arrangement, or if they stumble upon an unattended alcoholic drink.
Check out the following tips from ASPCA experts for a fulfilling Thanksgiving that your pets can enjoy, too.
Talkin’ Turkey
If you decide to feed your pet a little nibble of turkey, make sure it’s boneless and well-cooked. Don’t offer her raw or undercooked turkey, which may contain salmonella bacteria.
Sage Advice
Sage can make your Thanksgiving stuffing taste delish, but it and many other herbs contain essential oils and resins that can cause gastrointestinal upset and central nervous system depression to pets if eaten in large quantities. Cats are especially sensitive to the effects of certain essential oils.
No Bread Dough
Don’t spoil your pet’s holiday by giving him raw bread dough. According to ASPCA experts, when raw bread dough is ingested, an animal’s body heat causes the dough to rise in his stomach. As it expands, the pet may experience vomiting, severe abdominal pain and bloating, which could become a life-threatening emergency, requiring surgery.
Don’t Let Them Eat Cake
If you’re baking up Thanksgiving cakes, be sure your pets keep their noses out of the batter, especially if it includes raw eggs—they could contain salmonella bacteria that may lead to food poisoning.
Too Much of a Good Thing
A few small boneless pieces of cooked turkey, a taste of mashed potato or even a lick of pumpkin pie shouldn’t pose a problem. However, don’t allow your pets to overindulge, as they could wind up with a case of stomach upset, diarrhea or even worse—an inflammatory condition of the pancreas known as pancreatitis. In fact, it’s best keep pets on their regular diets during the holidays.
A Feast Fit for a Kong
While the humans are chowing down, give your cat and dog their own little feast. Offer them Nylabones or made-for-pet chew bones. Or stuff their usual dinner—perhaps with a few added tidbits of turkey, vegetables (try sweet potato or green beans) and dribbles of gravy—inside a Kong toy. They’ll be happily occupied for awhile, working hard to extract their dinner from the toy.
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How To Choose The Perfect Puppy For Your Family
Here’s Sit Means Sit Trainer and America Now News Pet Pro, Luciano Aguilar with some tips for selecting a puppy that will be just right for your family.
Annie & Daisy, The English Springer Spaniels: No Longer “Double Trouble”
Owner: The Starnes Family
Annie and Daisy
City: Pasadena, 91105
Dog’s Name: Annie (black & white) and Daisy (liver & white)
Breed: English Springer Spaniels
Likes: Having fun and being with Mom, Dad, and Sister Chrissie
Favorite Toy: everything
Favorite Treat: Charlie Bears
Best Walk: not ready for a walk yet
Best Trick: Sitting for Charlie Bears
Arrival Story: Annie and Daisy were born in Prescott, AZ. they have four sisters and two brothers. Mom was “Daisy” and dad was “Cleator.” We had our first long car ride coming home from Prescott, “sigh.”
Why training / Sit Means Sit: It’s important for us to be the best girls that we can be. We will love to go for long walks and hikes with Mom & Dad in Colorado. There are lots of other dogs to play with.
Motto: We can’t do anything too wrong!
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Sit Means Sit Will Be at the Pomona Holiday Pet Expo
Join us this weekend (November 5 & 6) at the Pomona Fairplex for the Holiday Pet Expo. Check out our amazing dogs! Plus, Sit Means Sit trainer & America Now News Pet Pro, Luciano Aguilar, will be there with a film crew. Stop by and say hello!
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Sit Means Sit Howl-O-Ween
We had so much fun last Saturday at our Howl-O-Ween Group Class. Thanks to everyone who came out. We took quite a few pictures of the festivities. Here are a few of our favorites.
Strider - Winner of Treat Catching Contest
Scout - Winner of Tricks for Treats Contest
Strider - Winner of Bobbing for Tennis Balls Contest
Lux (Snow White) - Winner of Best Costume
Rex - Winner of Musical Places
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Sit Means Sit Dog Training: Seen in People Magazine
This is a picture from People Magazine. That’s our Bijou with Dot Jones from Glee at The Race For The Rescues last weekend.
Last weekend we attended the fun and amazing Race for the Rescues. There were over 2000 racers and spectators at The Rescue Train’s Race for the Rescues. The Rescue Train was able to raise over $225, 000 for 10 animal welfare organizations and 37 dogs and cats found loving homes. All of that occurred before noon! We were so pleased to be part of the event.
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Race For The Rescues – The Rescue Train
We had lots of fun and met a lot of great people at yesterday’s Race For the Rescues at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl. Thanks to everyone who came out to help save some lives!
Dot Jones from "Glee" with Bijou
Bijou loves Dot
Bijou and The Laker Girls
Bijou won 3rd Place in the Costume Contest and got a big hug from Eden Sher of ABC's "The Middle"
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Race For The Rescues
Sit Means Sit will be at this year’s Race For The Rescues event on Sunday, October 23rd. Please stop by our booth and say hello.
What: Race For the Rescues
When: Sunday, October 23rd – Run/Walk Registration 7am, Run/Walk starts as 8:30. The entire event should be over by 12:00pm
Where: Rose Bowl in Pasadena – Area H
The Race For the Rescues event is a fundraiser for The Rescue Train. The Rescue Train is a unique, non-profit, 501(c)3, no-kill organization dedicated to eliminating animal suffering through hands-on rescue work, education, and awareness. The Race For The Rescues is a 5K, 10K, run/walk & kid’s fun run to benefit 10 non-profit, no-kill, animal welfare organizations.
There will be dog and cat adoptions and fun activities for all ages of animal lovers! There will be celebrity hosts Denise Richards, Mario Lopez of “Extra”, Eden Sher from ABC’s “The Middle” and Dot Marie Jones from “Glee.” There will be prizes and awards for top Racers and Fundraisers, free micro chips for the first 400 dogs and cats, huge silent auction, ‘Rockin’ Adoption Show”, face painting, Kid’s Hip Hop Dance Class, Best Pet Trick & Best Costume Contest judged by celebrity hosts, unique pet products and MORE!
Come on out and Run, Walk, Shop or Adopt to help save the life of a homeless dog, cat or horse!
Visit www.racefortherescues.org for all of the info.
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Glendale K-9s In The Park
Sit Means Sit will be at this year’s Glendale K-9s In The Park event on Saturday, October 15th. This event is a fundraiser for the Glendale K9 unit and is a fun family event which includes live police K9 demos, photos with Glendale K9s, vendor booths, low-cost vaccinations, pet first aid seminars, contests, and more. Admission is FREE! Come out to Verdugo Park in Glendale and be sure to stop by and say hello to us!
What: Glendale K-9s In The Park
When: Saturday, October 15th – 11am to 4pm
Where: Verdugo Park – 1621 Cañada Blvd, Glendale
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