Educating Our Leaders

A friend emailed me today with a copy of something this Big Dog hadn't seen before .... a copy of AKC's "In Session" -- a well-written newsletter that AKC sends to members of Congress and their staff, discussing issues that affect the "dog world," and a spotlight of a congressional member with their dog.  AKC has also now started producing a State version of "In Session" that goes to all members of each of the state legislatures and their staff. 

I agreed with my friend's conclusion that this is a "well-written, interesting and informative newsletter" prepared by the AKC -- and a good step in the right direction toward educating those who impact our future. 

You can view copies of the current and previous issues of In Session at AKC's website -- I hope you do, and that you share them with all of your friends.  And while you're at it -- please share a copy of this blog, too!  Have news that affects Dogs in the Hot Zone? Send us a Bark (friedo-at-arizonadogblog.com) and we'll pass it along!

Do You Know Where Your Dog Is??

Did you know that 1 in 3 pets goes missing at some point in its lifetime?  Microchips can help return your pet safely to its home. A microchip is a simple procedure - your veterinarian simply injects a microchip for pets, about the size of a grain of rice (12mm), beneath the surface of your pets skin between the shoulder blades. The process is similar to a routine shot, takes only a few seconds, and your pet will not react any more than he would to a vaccination. No anesthetic is required.  But a microchip does no good unless your pet is registered with one of the pet microchip databases.  Where can you get your pet microchipped and entered into a pet database?  Most vets offer this service, the Cavalier Club of  Central Arizona hosts a twice a year health clinic, Petco offerings monthly in-store clinics, as does The Pudgy Pup, among others.It doesn't really matter where you get the chipping done, as long as you make sure the chip is registered and you keep the papers in an easily-accessible location in case your dog turns up missing.

Looking for a Cool Summer Activity? Arizona Dog Sports is hosting an open house on August 8, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Go check out their facility (which is fully air conditioned and available for hourly rental at very reasonable rates - a good training option for you and your dog during these hot summer months).
Arizona Dog Sports is located at 4848 E. Cactus Road, Suite 200, Scottsdale, AZ
For more information visit:  www.azdogsports.com

Two Upcoming Seminars:

• Structure & Movement by Carmen Battaglia, Ph.D., sponsored by the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Central Arizona and held THIS SATURDAY, August 7, 2010 at LaQuinta Inn Phoenix North. Price is $100 at the door (pre-orders for lunches has passed but there are eating places nearby). Visit their website for more information  www.cavalierclubofarizona.com/seminar.html.
  
• Myra Harris Seminar on Canine Reproduction, sponsored by the Caliente All-Breed Canine Association and held at Mesa Community College on August 14-15, 2010. Attend either day or both. Prices $65-125 depending on attendance and timeliness of registration. Contact wamo51@yahoo.com, or miracleterriers@gmail.com for more information. You may also visit their facebook page for more info about this Phoenix UKC canine club.