Date: September 13^th - 14^th

Time: 9 am to 5 pm

Location: : Crowne Plaza DonValley Hotel - 1250 Eglinton Ave East, Toronto

For shelter/rescue staff and volunteers who need to “get to know” the dogs in their care, this seminar is a must attend! 

Day 1 – “Assessing your Assessment”
Day 2 - “Private Training that Works” 

Day 1 guides you  through (with the help of video) ‘reading’ dogs more effectively, takes an in-depth look at current tools, testing protocols and behavioural assessments and offers programs that help define and address the individual needs of each dog. 

Day 2 focuses on the success of reinforcement training and the key role dog trainers play in both the private sector and shelter/rescue work.  Learn how to build a successful training plan, be a good coach, obtain better compliance by building on your client’s strengths, shape client behaviour through effective support and learn what’s really important in the relationship between dog and guardian.  An overview of common issues such as fear, aggression, and anxiety cases will also be covered.  

Click here for full seminar details

For More Info: www.speakingofdogs.com or call 416-444-4190 

Request your Registration Form and Pledge Sheet
& start collecting pledges for your participation
or
sponsor Dianne for her efforts.

www.tailsfromgreecerescue.com

Time is running out. The 2008 Best Of Toronto: Dog Edition contest ends July 31, 2008.

Visit our contest page now and cast your vote for your favourite groomer, trainer, pet store, daycare, dog walker and more…

For every vote you submit online, you will be entered in a random prize draw taking place on August 15, 2008. There are currently over $500.00 in prizes and more to be added soon. Click here for full contest details.

To participate in the contest all you have to do is register for an account with TorontoBarks.com. There is absolutely no cost to create an account with our site or participate in the contest.

For More information, click here.

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Two dogs have died and six others were sickened after they came into contact with a poisonous substance at one of Toronto’s leash free areas earlier this week. The deceased animals were found to have ingested a deadly ingredient in anti-freeze, which lead to their sudden demise.

Today, Toronto Police released new information about additional discoveries in the park. Police have found a piece or pieces of bread that they believe were soaked in some type of substance which could have lead to the poisoning the dogs and other animals in the area.

Several dead raccoons and squirrels have been found in the area. Police believe the high number of dead animals is related. In a mysterious twist, a few dead raccoons have been found in a posed position - one with a bouquet of flowers.

Police still have no idea what the motive for the incidents could be, but are wondering if it may be tied in to a controversy involving an off-leash area that has left some residents badly divided

Police still have no idea what the motive for the incidents could be, but are wondering if it may be tied in to a controversy involving an off-leash area that has left some residents badly divided.

Toronto Police continue to sweep the entire park and are telling pet owners to avoid the area or keep their animals leashed and to be extremely careful about what the pets have access to.

We want to know what you think about this issue. Have you visited this park on the weekend? Do you know anyone affected by the dog poisoning? Have an opinion to share about the issue? Post your comments in our forum at: http://torontobarks.com/barkboard/viewtopic.php?t=53

For More information:

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_24121.aspx

http://www.canada.com/globaltv/national/story.html?id=d9f1c700-2986-4446-8fd5-7c131f34caf7

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/toronto/archive/2008/06/24/two-dogs-now-dead-from-high-park-poisoning.aspx

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080624.wdead_raccoons0624/BNStory/National/home

http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/448401

If you can help investigators call 11 Division at (416) 808-1100 or Crime Stoppers at (416) 222-TIPS.

Date: Sunday June 29

Time: 1:00 PM

Location: Rogers Centre

Come out to our 6th Annual Dog Day at the Rogers Centre. Bring your dog to the game and cheer your Blue Jays as they take on the Atlanta Braves.

For every ticket sold for this event, $2 will be donated to the Ontario SPCA, the recognized authority in the prevention of cruelty to animals and the promotion of animal welfare.

Dogs get in for free and even get their own stadium seat! A giveaway will be included with each Dog Day ticket purchased. Seats are in the 100 Level Outfield, which will serve as the Dog Day Zone for this game.

For further information, please call Mark Hale at 416.341.1716 or by email: mark.hale@bluejays.com
Tickets can be purchased at http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/tor/ticketing/dog_day.jsp

Listen to our podcast interview with Mark Hale:

The Dogcast Episode #5 - Toronto Blue Jays Dog Day

Our interview with Mark Hale of the Toronto Blue Jays regarding the upcoming Blue Jays Dog Day event where you can bring your dog with you to a Toronto Blue Jays Baseball game.

Mark highlights how the event got started, what facilities are like for you and your dog and how to get tickets.

Join us at Withrow Park

Date: Friday June 13, 2008

Time: 6am - 12Pm

Fun filled, interactive activities for consumers to enjoy with their dogs will run for the entire event (6 a.m. until 12 p.m.)

Activities planned for the entire event include:

- Meet & Greet with Tamar Geller – Celebrity Pet Trainer
- Meet & Greet with Kurt Browning
- Tips & Tricks on maintaining your pet’s health (with Dr. Ian Sandler)
- Dog Fashion Show
- Grooming Station for your dog
- Health & Nutrition forum for your dog
- Safety tips for your dog
- Tips & Tricks for on-leash and off-leash parks
- Dog Agility course 
- Tips & Tricks for on-leash and off-leash parks
- Dog Agility course

www.mypedigree.ca

Date: June 7 & 8

Time: 10am to 6pm

If there ever was a doggie love-in, this is it. Woofstock®, North America’s largest outdoor festival for dogs and their two-footed companions, returns June 7th and 8th to Toronto’s historic St. Lawrence Market Neighborhood for its sixth year. Quirky and fun, Woofstock® is a free admission, festive entertainment and consumer show.

This exciting, expansive location drew over 140,000 dog lovers and their canine companions from across North America last year. More than 200 companies will be offering the latest in pooch food, fashion, furnishings and unique services that will provide everything that a cool canine would need to live well in this dog-eat-dog world.

Woofstock® officially launches with its annual Doggie High Tea for canine cancer survivors or dogs living with cancer, on June 1st at the Le Royal Meridian King Edward Hotel.

On June 7th and 8th, there will be zany contests that unleash the best that dogs of every size, breed and pedigree have to offer. Woofstock® is going green this year and all attendees will be given fully-compostable doggie scooperbags while the festival will be powered by Bullfrog Power. New this year is DockDogs where dogs will be taking flying leaps off a dock into a 40-foot pool in pursuit of a floatable toy that must be retrieved. Returning favourites include Extreme Doggie Makeovers, Fashion Show and on Sunday, the “Rescue Me Walk-a-Thon” supporting Ontario Canine Rescue.

Location: St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood, Toronto, Ontario,

For More Info: (416) 234-9663 www.woofstock.ca email: info@woofstock.ca

Take your small dog on a trip to remember. This little journey is designed for small dogs just like yours. And it’s right in the middle of Woofstock® - the largest outdoor festival for dogs in all of North America!

Pick up your Cesar® Passport at any of the Cesar® tents for you or your little one to carry from one amazing Cesar® taste adventure to the next. Get your Cesar® Passport stamped at all three tents and you’ll be entered to win* a Cesar® prize pack.

Visit www.cesar.ca for more details.

*No purchase necessary. Go to www.cesar.ca for rules and regulations and full prize details. Contest closes June 8th, 2008 at 6pm.

When: Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, 2008
Where: Woofstock®, St. Lawrence Market, Toronto
Time: 10 AM to 6 PM

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SLOBBERFEST
Presented by Community 55 - Second Annual Beach Dog-lovers Festival

Date: Saturday May 31, 2008

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Leuty Pavillion (At the bottom of Lee Avenue on the
Boardwalk!)

It will be a dog day at the Leuty Pavillion when Slobberfest kicks off its third annual Beach dog-lovers festival in the Beach. The fundraising event for Community Centre 55, a city of Toronto agency and an award-winning charity will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2008. Proceeds from Slobberfest will go to Community Centre 55’s Share a Christmas Programme and Pet Lover’s Programme. Last Christmas the Pet Lovers Programme gave food and treats to nearly 500 dogs and cats through the money raised at last years Slobberfest. We hope to do even more this year.
The opening ceremonies will kick off at 11:00 a.m. with the Slobberfest Pack-a-thon Parade.

Both ends of the leash are invited to Slobberfest. The event will see dogs of every size, colour and description showing off while their owners shop and network. There will be a series of contests for dogs to participate in such as: Slobber King & Queen, Canine Diva Award, Best Canine Trick, Best Canine Howl, Longest Tail and not to mention the coveted Dog/Owner Look-a-Like award. The event will also have workshops by Hillar Sora, who will speak on health and exercise for your pet and Dr. Mitelman who is a professional Veterinarian who will be on hand for an Ask the Vet workshop.

Community Centre 55 is a City of Toronto Agency offering a wide range of community services including Seniors Fitness Classes, Children’s Licensed Programmes, Book Clubs, Summer Camps, annual golf tournament, Harvest festival and Slobberfest. Community Centre 55 is located at the historical property on 97 Main Street.

We would love for you, your dog and children to join us for Slobberfest on Saturday May 31, 2008 at the Leuty Pavillion (bottom of Lee Avenue on the boardwalk). Slobberfest is free to the public and is accessible by TTC. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

For more information please visit: www.centre55.com

Click Here to download the Event Poster