San Diego Humane Society “Walk For The Animals” 2010
Happening Saturday, May 1, 2010 on Crown Point Shores, Mission Bay
Join the San Diego Humane Society for a tail-waggin’ good time by celebrating the love of animals and raising funds to ensure that pets throughout San Diego receive the care they so deserve.
Festivities will include a beautiful quarter-mile walk, as well as great vendors, tasty food, and much more!
By participating in the Walk, you will dramatically impact the lives of thousands of animals in our community, helping us feed and care for animals in need of loving homes, provide medical services to sick and injured animals, rescue animals in emergency situations, and provide humane education to enrich the lives of individuals and animals alike.
Event registration details will be coming soon…Stay tuned
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Paws for Parkinson’s 5K Walk and Fun Run April 17th, 2010 @ Liberty Station (Point Loma) San Diego
Step up to the challenge! Join the Parkinson’s Disease Association of San Diego for their 24th annual Parkinson’s 5K Walk & Fun Run at the beautiful and newly opened NTC Park at Liberty Station in Point Loma. The fun festival area will include snacks, live music, face painting and much more!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!! Start a team, join a team, run or walk with your dog. If you can’t make it, register as a virtual walker!
***New this year – dog registration! If you choose to register your pup, your canine friend will receive a Paws for Parkinson’s dog shirt.***
Walk, run or roll and raise funds for the vital programs and services offered locally for San Diegans affected by Parkinson’s. Half of the funds support promising Parkinson’s research.
Event Details
When: April 17, 2010 @ 9:00AM-12:00PM (Check-in from 8:00AM-8:45AM)
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Travelling away from San Diego with your dog? Here’s a review of the best dog friendly airlines to travel with!
San Diego has been ranked one of the country’s most “dog friendly” cities, but if you’re like me, occasionally getting away for a vacation is a must. Travelling with your dog(s) is always seems to complicate the itinerary. Some people prefer to leave their dogs at home and hire an in-home dog sitter, others take their dogs to a boarding facility, or doggy daycare. If your are a more “have dog will travel” type, then this the information below may help you decide which airline carrier you should choose to travel with. Thanks to our friends at fidofactor.com for compiling this great list of dog friendly airline carriers. They compared each airline’s dog safety policy, dog travel options, dog specific programs, price, and general dog friendliness. Below are the details of their study:
Southwest – 6th Place
In-Cabin: Yes ($75/each way)
Checked Baggage/Cargo: No
- For an airline that touts itself as the low cost alternative, it shouldn’t be surprising that Southwest offers one of the lowest cost options for traveling with your dog. If your dog is small enough to fit under the seat, just $75 will buy a one way ticket. Travelers with large dogs will need to look for other alternatives; Southwest does not offer a checked baggage option for dogs traveling with their owners. What we found particular concerning, and the reason Southwest ranks at the bottom of the list despite their bargain pricing, the airline goes out of its way to note first aid and oxygen will not be administered to dogs that become ill during flight.
Delta – 5th Place
In-Cabin: Yes ($125 per container/each way)
Checked Baggage/Cargo: Yes ($200 per container/each way)
- Delta offers what we would consider the bare minimum when it comes to dog friendly travel accommodations. Not only are their fees higher than industry average but they’re based on one way travel, charging an additional fee on round trip flights. Dogs who can comfortably fit under the seat are permitted to ride in-cabin, all other dogs must travel as checked baggage.
American Airlines – 4th Place
In-Cabin: Yes ($100 per container/each way)
Checked Baggage/Cargo: Yes ($150 per container/each way)
- American Airlines offers the standard dog transportation options we’ve come to see from most major airline carriers. If your dog is small enough they can ride in the cabin with you, otherwise you’ll have to fork over an extra $50 to have them ride as checked baggage – just make sure they’re not over 100lbs. American Airlines does distinguish themselves from other dog friendly carriers with their list of “Animal Relief Areas” - assuring dog owners can easily find a place to take their dog for a quick squat in any airport.
United – 3rd Place
In-Cabin: Yes ($125-175 varies on the time of year)
Checked Baggage/Cargo: Yes ($175-250 varies on the time of year and crate size)
- United knows their dogs. We know this because United is one of the few airlines that restrict short-nosed breeds from traveling as checked baggage from May 1st to September 30th do to the likelihood of warm weather. Restricted breeds include Boxer, English Bulldog, and Pug. If your dog happens to be a small short nosed breed you are welcome to carry your dog on year round, assuming they can fit comfortably in a carrier and placed below the seat. Before flying make sure to check United’s website to see if your travel window is limited by the type of dog you have.
JetBlue – 2nd Place
In-Cabin: Yes ($100)
Checked Baggage/Cargo: No
- As a relatively young airline, JetBlue continues to use free drinks, free snacks, in-flight television, and outstanding customer service (minus the JFK runway fiasco), to achieve one of the most customer friendly reputations in the business. The airline is now employing the same strategy to attract customers flying with their dog. Their “JetPaws” program provides dog owners with a free pet carrier bag tag, a pet travel etiquette guide, and 300 TrueBlue points for traveling with your dog. JetBlue also provides its dog loving customers with a free pet travel guide – something near and dear to our hearts – that lists pet friendly hotels, restaurants, parks, and veterinarians. So why did JetBlue finish second? Your dog will need to be small enough to fit comfortably under the in-cabin seat, there is no checked luggage option.
Continental – 1st Place
In-Cabin: Yes ($125 each way)
Checked Baggage/Cargo: Yes (Call for rates, 1-800.575.3335)
- Continental is unique in that they offer a travel option for large dogs, but do not allow dogs to travel as checked baggage. Instead, if you are planning to head out on a dog friendly vacation and your dog is too large to ride in the cabin, you’ll have to transport them as cargo. The good news, Continental has the most dog friendly cargo option in the business. Their PetSafe program offers confirmed booking prior to departure, a dedicated 24-hour animal support team to monitor weather conditions, the ability to track and trace your dog from origin to destination, and transportation in climate-controlled vehicles between connecting planes. Continental also has a mileage reward program through the PetSafe program. Continental OnePass members earn one (1) OnePass mile for every dollar spent when transporting their dog.
Source: http://blog.fidofactor.com/travel/fido-factor-names-the-top-dog-friendly-airlines-for-2010/.
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Lose The Leash Dog Training San Diego County’s March 2010 e-Newsletter
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FIDO (Fiesta Island Dog Owners) Is Looking for VOLUNTEERS
ATTENTION – FIDO Is Looking For More VOLUNTEERS
If you have a couple of hours each week or each month, we could use your help getting the word out about saving our off-leash area.
FIDO has been working for almost 4 years to keep the off-leash area, but the threats still exist. If you love the area as much as the rest of us, please volunteer to help save it.
Come to FIDO’s volunteer meeting to receive the latest update and learn about how you can help.
When: Thursday March 25
Where: Dept of Animal Services Classroom
5480 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA. 92110
When: 6:30 to 7:30 pm
We can tell she loves going to class, her tail never stops wagging…
“If we let our Great Dane, Varel, off her leash she would be gone in a flash and it would be at least 20 minutes before she would be tired enough to decide to let us catch her. After working with Erin and Rob we can now enjoy walking her without her leash. We can tell she loves going to class, her tail never stops wagging. Our other Dane, K’Ehleyr, has also shown great improvement with her behavior issues and is continuing to improve. Both Erin and Rob have been able to provide us with a variety of techniques to find what will work best for each dog. We highly recommend them as trainers.”
Jenny and Ernie Wolf
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I can walk laps around the park, get my exercise, and let her run… knowing that she’ll come back to me!
Investing in training with Penny (a full-spirited 2 1/2 year old Brittany) has given me freedom I didn’t have with our older dog when she was young. With the older one, I was too worried and paranoid to ever let her off leash, except in a fully enclosed area (and I would spend time checking for holes in the fence!).
With Penny accustomed to the collar / remote system, I can walk laps around the park, get my exercise, and let her run… knowing that she’ll come back to me! So we both have fun. Sometimes I don’t even have to turn the system on.. she’s become conditioned to the collar.
Not long ago we had a dinner party. We shipped our older dog off to Grandpa’s house for the night but Penny stayed with us. She was so good at staying in her “place” that a guest said later … Oh – you have a dog?”
That was much less stressful than the jumping-up and food-stealing behaviors that might have happened without this training. We can entertain again!
I also like the consistency of the system. It works the same way, every time. If you fall out of practice, you can always get back to it. The classes are a great way to socialize your dogs with other doggie-clients and their families, and if the collar or remote needs to be replaced for any reason – Erin and Rob take care of it.
You don’t get that level of service from a pet-supply store!
- Evelyn Trivoli
Mom to Penny
Paws of Coronado presents the First Ever CORONADO CANINE MAYOR ELECTION!!!
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PAWS OF CORONADO presents…
The First Time Ever Canine Mayoral Election!!
PAWS of Coronado is holding a fun event running from February 2010 through April 2010. Coronado’s newly created, 1st time ever office for Coronado Canine Mayor. Owners of Canines who are interested in entering their dog as a Candidate (“Caninedate”) for this position may pick up applications at Napolitano Realty, Wag and Tails, Crown Veterinary Hospital or Coronado Veterinary Hospital.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES & Event(s):
Application process period begins February 16, 2010 through March 15, 2010
Media Blast begins February 16 through March 15, 2010
Campaign period begins March 1, 2010 through March 31, 2010
Meet & Greet Caninedates, March 25, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
Pizza Party @ Village Pizzeria (Landing Location)
Election period begins April 1, 2010 through April 25, 2010, 5:00 p.m.
Winner Announced: April 30, 2010, *5:00p.m. @ Coronado Animal Shelter, 1st Street
Each vote’s proceeds goes towards the many programs that PAWS promotes. Owner of the caninedate must own an establishment in Coronado or be employed in Coronado.
Price of Votes: $1.00 - No restrictions on number of votes. The Caninedate with the most votes Wins!
The Caninedates with 100 or more votes will be the Winner’s “Councildogs”, 2nd place will enter into the Canine Mayoral position if the Winner cannot maintain or sustain the duties & responsibilities of his or her position; such as ride in a vehicle or wagon with the P.A.W.S. organization in the 4th of July Parade 2010 & 2011.
Posters, signage, decorative bikes, strollers, wagons, etc. promoting your Caninedate is a must. Please adhere to the City Ordinance regarding signage.
Winner receives a medallion necklace; reign for two years; place in the 4th of July Parade with PAWS & councildogs; trophy with the Winner’s name inscribed (to be kept for two years and handed over to the next reigning Coronado Canine Mayor), gift basket from “Wag & Tails” valued $150 and a $25 coupon for bone biscuits, compliments of Tartine Restaurant. Council dogs who receive 100+ votes will receive goodie bags.
Download your Caninedate’s application HERE!
For More info, go to www.PawsOfCoronado.org
Just finished a great hike in Jamul
Just got home with the dogs from one of my favorite hikes in San Diego. The trail is called Hollenbeck Canyon Trail and it’s located about 25 minutes east of downtown San Diego. The hillsides were green, and the foxtails hadn’t bloomed yet, so the we let the dogs run wild in the grass a bit. The creek was overflowing from all of the rain that we have had over the past few weeks, so we did get wet at the creek crossings. The trail hosts hiking, bicycling, and horses but today we just had dogs and people. We walked the out-n-back, which took a little more than an hour to complete. There is some great information about the trail here on www.trails.com
Here’s a map for anyone interested in the hike:
Have fun!
He Will Drop The Toy On Command
Hey Rob,
Zeta had your basic obedience skills (sit, stay, down, and leave it) far from mastered when we started and he now does them better outside with distractions than he ever did in the house with just me. Playing with toys was always a tug of war match between us, but now he will drop the toy on command.
I called for aggression issues at the door, where he would bark uncontrollably and there was no controlling him. The other day someone walked by, I told him to come, and he went and sat on his bed before I even gave the command. We are still practicing, but it’s rewarding to see the work paying off!
Thank you!
Melissa
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