FUN NOSE WORK CLASSES: A great way to exercise your dog intellectually!
Does your dog need a fun intellectual sport that will tire him out (but not you)? If so, sign up for a K9 Nose Work Class. This incredibly fun sport is based upon the principles of professional scent detection training and is tailored to our pets. Why do K9 Nose Work™ with your dog?

1. Dogs of any age or breed can do this

2. No prior training is required

3, This sport can be done anywhere at anytime

4. You don't need to buy expensive equipment

5. Little space is required

6. You don't need to expend a lot of energy

7. All dogs LOVE it!

The next 5 week INTRO to NOSE WORK class starts Tuesday, March 27th at the Whole Animal Gym (WAG) at 611 S 2nd St (near Head House Square).

There is plenty of street parking. Dogs must not be aggressive and must be able to rest in their own crate. PRE-REGISTRATION required. Contact Patricia at (215) 551 5254 to find out more about this fun class.

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program
The AKC's new S.T.A.R. puppy program has just been introduced. Call us to find out more about this puppy training program offered in the Center City area. Your dog must have all of his vaccinations and be under 10 months of age.

AKC SHOW HANDLING CLASSES
If you are interested in signing up for AKC show handling classes on Monday nights in the northeast (off of Route 1 near Cottman St), contact the Greater Philadelphia Dog Fanciers Association (GPDFA) at: (215) 743-9472 [John] or (215) 953-6996 [Marlene]

INTERESTED IN DOING THERAPY WORK WITH YOUR DOG?
If your dog is calm and relaxed around humans and other dogs, consider volunteering for patient visits at the Hospice of Philadelphia. Contact Valerie, Program Coordinator at (215)581-2360 (Office) Monroe Office Center, One Winding Drive, Philadelphia PA

WARNING: TOXIC FOODS!
The following foods can be toxic to your dog: chocolate, candy & gum, alcohol, potpourri, macadamia nuts, lillies, mistletoe, poinsettia, onions, raisins & grapes!

PET PORT AREAS OPEN AT PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT
All pets can now use seven specially designed relief areas located at the Depatures Road and outside the baggage claim buildings. For more information, visit the PHL International airport website at: http://www.phl.org

Pat Appeared on Fox 29's Good Day Philadelphia on June 15th
Oliver Scott Murphy, a one year old male Havanese, assisted Pat in illustrating how he learned to sit on command.

Alliance for Philadelphia's spay/neuter and vaccine clinics

Advanced registration is required for all clinics. For more information about these clinics or to make an appointment for your cat or dog, send an e-mail to info@animalalliancepa.org or call 215-772-1525.

In the Media
Pat appeared on Animal Planet's Pet Stories on Friday, August 1st at 2:30pm and discussed tips for dealing with newly adopted dogs. She also completed a series of segments on CBS Channel 3 TV's 45 Seconds to a Better Pet with Carol Erickson

Pat's Alaskan Adventure
Pat spent her winter vacation with a team of six Alaskan sled dogs on a 6-day dog sledding trip in Denali Park, Alaska (at the base of Mt. McKinley)

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