International Puppy & Trainer Conference 2008
Plans are already underway for IPTC '08! Mark your calendars as the dates are set for September 26th through the 28th, 2008. Once again, we will have classes, a panel discussion, mosh pits sponsored by PupOut!, Adopt-A-Pup, Morning Fetch (wake-up call/coffee service/newpaper), and a few surprises are in the works!
For those interested in volunteering to assist with the weekend events, please email me at cosmo.pupout@yahoo.com or if you are already on the PupOut! Yahoo group, stayed tuned and emails will be posted early in 2008 for volunteers.
What Canines Can Teach Us
Submitted by Jeff (trainer)
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a ride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
When it's in you best interest, practice obedience.
Let other know when they have invaded your territory.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
Be loyal.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
Ten Peeves that Dogs Have About Humans
Submitted by pupPERTl
- Blaming your farts on me..... not funny... not funny at all !!!
- Yelling at me for barking. I'M A FRIGGIN' DOG
- Taking me for a walk, then not letting me check stuff out. Exactly whose walk is this anyway?
- Any trick that involves balancing food on my nose. Stop it!
- Any haircut that involves bows or ribbons. Now you know why we chew your stuff up when you're not home.
- The sleight of hand, fake fetch throw. You fooled a dog! Whoooo Hoooooooo what a proud moment for the top of the food chain.
- Taking me to the vet for "the big snip", then act ing surprised when I freak out every time we go back!
- Getting upset when I sniff the crotches of your guests. Sorry, but I haven't quite mastered that handshake thing yet.
- Dog sweaters. Hello ??? Haven't you noticed the fur?
- How you act disgusted when I lick myself. Look, we both know the truth. You're just jealous.
Now lay off me on some of these things. We both know who's boss here! You don't see me picking up your poop do you? EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY. A DOG ALWAYS OFFERS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. CATS HAVE TO THINK ABOUT IT!
