Category: Pets
Free puppy workshop Sept. 30
| September 20, 2012 | Filled under Lifestyle, Pets |
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A free two-hour workshop for puppies aged eight weeks to five months and their loving people will be given by Gold Star Dog Training and hosted by the Pet Food Warehouse from 5:30-7:30 pm on Sunday, Sept. 30 in South Burlington. The workshop will cover puppy management, a few basic commands, and how to understand… Read More
All Breed Dog Shows returns Oct. 6-7
| September 20, 2012 | Filled under Lifestyle, Pets |
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The Champlain Valley Kennel Club welcomes spectators back to the AKC All Breed Dog Shows in Northern Vermont on Oct. 6 and 7 from 9 am-5 pm indoors at the Miller Expo Centre at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. The event will bring exhibitors from over 35 states and Canada with 100-plus breeds… Read More
Shelburne Museum Goes to the Dogs features DockDogs®
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Pets |
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The 2012 Shelburne Museum Goes to the Dogs event will be host to the highflying action of DockDogs®, the independent governing and sanctioning body for dock jumping and dock diving canine performance sports. The exciting and crowd-drawing action will be taking place at that the Shelburne Museum on Sept. 16 so make sure to take… Read More
Life lessons for dogs and pet parents
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Pets |
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Leash pulling, potty training issues, pet anxiety – these are just a few everyday challenges that trouble many pet parents. In fact, according to the American Humane Association, behavioral problems are in the list of top reasons dogs are put in shelters. Dogs are always learning, whether you are intentionally teaching them or not. Teaching… Read More
Canine companions walk to fight cancer at Bark For Life Aug. 17
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Pets |
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The American Cancer Society Bark For LifeTM is a noncompetitive walk event honoring the care giving qualities of our canine friends while raising funds and awareness for the fight against cancer. The annual four-legged and family-friendly event will be held on Aug.17, 6-8 pm, at Technology Park, 30 Community Drive, in South Burlington. Register you and… Read More
Name a puppy at Shelburne Day
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Our Town, Pets |
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We’re holding a puppy naming contest for the new mascot of Wind Ridge Publishing on Shelburne Day! Stop by the Wind Ridge Publishing booth this Saturday, Aug. 18 from 9 am-3 pm and meet publisher Holly Johnson’s adorable new English Bull Dog puppy and suggest a name. The individual who submits the winning name will… Read More
Canine companions walk to fight cancer at Bark For Life Aug. 17
| July 19, 2012 | Filled under Pets |
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The American Cancer Society Bark For LifeTM is a noncompetitive walk event honoring the care giving qualities of our canine friends while raising funds and awareness for the fight against cancer. The annual four-legged and family-friendly event will be held on Aug.17, 6-8 pm, at Technology Park, 30 Community Drive, in South Burlington. Register you and… Read More
Workshops offered for new puppy owners
| July 19, 2012 | Filled under Pets |
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Two local Vermont-based businesses, Pet Food Warehouse and Gold Star Dog Training, LLC, are teaming up to offer a series of free workshops for new puppy owners. During these fun, interactive, 1.5 hour workshops, participants will learn a few basic commands; some simple techniques for raising a confident, well-socialized puppy; and how to handle normal… Read More
Top summertime tips for Pet Safety
| July 19, 2012 | Filled under Pets |
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Provided by the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association Summertime; finally, your chance to relax and unwind! With your sunblock, sunglasses and a good book, you plan to enjoy the day at the pool. Suddenly, you remember your dog is in the yard – unsupervised…surely he will be okay for a couple hours. Or will he? As… Read More
| June 20, 2012 | Filled under Pets |
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by Dr. Denise Kessler, Affectionately Cats The best advice I can give to my neighbors after 22 years of veterinary practice, 20 of those years spent caring exclusively for cats, is to feed a cat as close to what they would eat in the wild as possible. It has only been in the last six… Read More
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