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.

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"

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.

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

Your home can be a dangerous place for your pet.  Doggie proofing your home is similar to baby proofing your home.  Many things that are part of an typical household can be dangerous of even deadly for your pups.  Making your home a safe place for your dog can be simple and quick if you are aware of potential pet dangers.

Here’s Luciano Aguilar, owner of the Los Angeles location of Sit Means Sit, with some tips for making your home safe for your dog.

You can visit the ASPCA for comprehensive lists of household doggy dangers and lots of valuable information on this crucial subject.

Camp Sit Means Sit
Board & Refresh Program

Are you taking some time away?  Do you need someone to look after your dog?
Why not send your dog to Camp Sit Means Sit while you are on vacation?
Camp Sit Means Sit is exclusively for past and present Sit Means Sit Clients.
Call us to get your pup signed up for camp!

Benefits of Camp Sit Means Sit Board & Refresh Program

• You can relax and enjoy your time away knowing that your dog is with someone you know and trust.
• Your dog will stay in our home and be treated as one of our family members.
• While you are away, your dog will receive refresher training and may even learn something new.
• A minimum of 3 park visits per day
• Door to Door Service:  we will pick up and drop off at your home
• We are certified in Pet First Aid and CPR

Raves for Camp Sit Means Sit:
“We love leaving Strider with Jennifer because we know he is in good hands and he comes home having learned something new!   For added convenience, Jennifer picks him up and drops him off which makes our lives much easier”.  -Julie and Craig Hodges

“After Lux went to camp she was so much better at walking on the leash.  Thank you so much for watching her for us!” -Vivienne

Sit Means Sit™ Educates Pet Owners to do a check once a month to Chase Away K9 Cancer!

Sit Means Sit™ classes not only include dog training and behavioral problem solving, but they’ve now added a “Check Your Pet” feature to their group classes on behalf of Chase Away K9 Cancer!

Chase Away K9 Cancer launched the official “Check Your Pet Day” to help pet owners be more aware of what is going on with their pet and the value of early detection.  The official “Check Your Pet Day” takes place on the 14th of every month.

Chase Away K9 Cancer (www.chaseawayk9cancer.org) is a grassroots campaign, which funds canine cancer research and awareness efforts.  The campaign was founded by Cera Reusser with support from friends and the DockDogs® community in 2006 after she lost her Labrador Retriever, “Chase,” to cancer.

Sit Means Sit™ has joined forces with Chase Away K9 Cancer to help raise awareness and be proactive in fighting this dreadful disease that kills so many of our beloved pets.  In the Sit Means Sit™ Group Classes, on the 14th of every month, the Trainers and their Clients will be checking all of their dogs for lumps, bumps and anything abnormal.  This will include looking inside their mouth and ears, places that pet owners may not check regularly when they are simply petting or hanging out with their pooch.

Bobby Pablico, owner of Sit Means Sit™ Anthem, Nevada and a certified PetTech Instructor held the first group class that incorporated “Check Your Pet”.  “The most eye-opening thing happened in the very first class, a very surprised client found a lump on his dog“, said Pablico.  “This reinforced that this awareness education is critical”.

10 Common Signs of Cancer in Small Animals
1.    Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow
2.    Sores that do not heal
3.    Weight loss
4.    Loss of appetite
5.    Bleeding or discharge from any body opening
6.    Offensive odor
7.    Difficulty eating or swallowing
8.    Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina
9.    Persistent lameness or stiffness
10.    Difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating
(Provided by the American Veterinary Medical Association)

Many people are familiar that the founder of Sit Means Sit™ is Fred Hassen, but what they may not know, is that Sit Means Sit™ was also formed with his amazing Pit Bull, “Maddy”.  Together, “Maddy” and Fred developed Sit Means Sit™ into a nationally recognized company.  “Maddy” was well known for her videos and also winning a National Championship event.  “Maddy” was lost to cancer at the age of 6.  Sit Means Sit™ shares a special connection with Chase Away K9 Cancer from these grassroots of when “Maddy” and Fred began their endeavor.