Take Your Dog To Work to Promote Pet Adoption On Friday June 25, businesses, animal shelters and pet-care professionals from around the world will work together to better the lives of shelter dogs everywhere. Thousands of businesses will GO FURRY to promote pet adoption by opening their doors to employees’ furry, four-legged friends on this day in celebration of the great companions dogs make. Take Your Dog To Work Day was created to celebrate the great companions dogs make and to encourage their adoption from humane societies, animal shelters and breed rescue clubs. This annual event asks pet lovers to celebrate the humane-canine bond and promote pet adoption by encouraging their employers to support TYDTWDay by opening their workplace to employees’ four-legged friends on this one special day. For more information call the San Diego Humane Society at (619) 299-7012. “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan Shares Techniques Cesar Millan, star of the hit television show “Dog Whisperer,” will share his techniques for developing happier, healthier relationships between humans and their canine companions at a special benefit event Friday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. at University of San Diego’s Shiley Theatre. The one-night-only performance is a benefit for the Cesar and Illusion Millan Foundation, a non-profit organization. All proceeds from the event will help to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome abused and abandoned dogs. Learn Cesar Millan’s amazing techniques including: • How we humanize dogs and how this “people” behavior impacts “dog” behavior • The different levels of energy and how they influence the dog’s personality • Why providing rules, boundaries matters • What dog fulfillment is and how we can provide balance by following simple guidelines • Cesar’s leash techniques, and when and where to apply them. Tickets for “Dog Whisperer” on sale now for $65 at www.TicketWeb.com. The Shiley Theater is located at 5998 Alcala Park on the USD campus. Mediation Workshop Animal communicator, teacher and published writer Sindi Somers presents a meditation workshop on Saturday, June 26 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott Mission Valley/Hotel Circle in the Convene Room. Cost is $45 if received by June 21 and $55 if received after June 21. $55 cash only payments may be made on the day of the workshop. Call 619-384-0761 or email [email protected] to register. Participants must be at least 18 years old unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. This event is for human participants only. Please leave pets at home. Learn grounding and centering to help you be in the present moment with your companion animals. You will also discover how to reduce stress and release unwanted energies that can affect your relationship with your pets. This introductory workshop can benefit beginning meditators and those wishing to add techniques to their current practices. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle is located at 595 Hotel Circle South, San Diego. The hotel phone number is 619-291-5720. Spreckels Organ Concerts Canine and Kid Friendly All 2010 Summer International Organ Festival concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free of charge. Admission and parking are free, music-loving children and pets are welcome and many concertgoers enjoy picnics in Balboa Park before the concerts. Light snacks, beverages and gifts are available at the pavilion grounds with proceeds benefiting the not-for-profit Spreckels Organ Society. Celebrate the opening night of the Summer International Organ Festival on June 21 with the Spreckels Organ Society’s traditional Bach’s Supper. This year’s event will be a Taco Fiesta beginning at 5:00 p.m. Enjoy a buffet of freshly made tacos by La Taquiza as well as beer, wine and soft drinks under the historic colonnades of the Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Tickets must be purchased in advance at $30 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under. Send your name, address, email, number of tickets and full payment to the Spreckels Organ Society, c/o Jack Lasher, 2756 Ariane Dr. #131, San Diego, CA 92117 before June 16. For more information email Jack at [email protected] or call 858-483-1326. Dog Park Project Dogs may be man’s best friend, but dog parks are a dog’s ultimate playground! According to a recent survey, 44 percent of people who take their dogs to a dog park say their dog is more social with other people and dogs than before they took their pet to the dog park. In addition to socialization, dog parks allow dogs the freedom to run around and connect back to nature! To support local community dog parks and off-leash areas, The Nutro Company is leading an effort called the Room to Run ™: Dog Park Appreciation Project. It is a nationwide effort led by Nutro associates to enhance and revitalize dog parks in 30 cities across the U.S. and Canada. Community members are encouraged to attend the Room to Run event in Carlsbad on June 19 from 8:00 a.m. until noon at Ann D. L’Heureux Memorial Dog Park, Carlsbad Village Drive East of El Camino Real, Carlsbad. The following enhancement activities will be conducted: • Planting new trees and landscaping. • General clean up and beautification. In an effort to focus on enhancements at the park, pet owners are asked to bring dogs to the park following the event rather than during the event. For more information please visit http://www.TheNutroCompany.com New Dog & Cat Groomers To Downtown Hot DOGity Do’s is conveniently located on G St. between 7th & 8th Aves., look for the colorful dog house. Eileen & Kyle, co-owners have 2 dogs each Sadie, Fanny, Diamond and Moon, the store mascots. Eileen and Kyle are downtown residents and most importantly animal lovers who do all the grooming. Consistency and reliability are what will bring you to Hot DOGity Do’s over and over again. 10+ years of grooming experience has helped Hot DOGity Do’s listen and understand what each pet owner wants and needs for his or her furry friend. All grooms include nails trimmed, ears cleaned, choice of an oatmeal or sensitive skin shampoo and conditioner. Please stop by and grab a FREE tennis ball and treat or purchase natural foods and treats. Browse the selection of toys, leashes and collars. Delivery available. Call for an appointment or just stop in, 619-237-9073. GRAND OPENING PARTY- Dogs and people invited, treats for all-Wednesday, June 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fiesta del PAWS Celebrates 10th Anniversary Michaels, San Diego’s widely celebrated Dog Training Columnist/Author of “You and Your Dog.” As certified trainer for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen and a certified member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), Michaels enjoyed helping Fiesta del PAWS guests solve their canine behavior concerns at the 10th Anniversary of Fiesta del PAWS “Ask the Trainer” booth was held on Sunday, June 6th. P.A.W.S. is all about celebrating the animal bond and keeping people and their pets happy, healthy and together,” says Fiesta Co-Chair and P.A.W.S. Board Member Lisa Lipsey. “Training is one of the keys to keeping pets out of the shelters. Linda helps owners start puppy training on the right paw and she can teach an owner and an old dog quite a few new tricks to live in harmony.” Fiesta del PAWS began ten years ago as a small garden party for concerned citizens who wanted to make a difference for PAWS. Since that time, it has grown into an afternoon of entertainment for all of San Diego to celebrate the human-animal bond and to raise money for PAWS. For more information about Fiesta del PAWS contact the P.A.W.S. offices at 619-297-PAWS (7297) or e-mail [email protected]. San Diego’s Very Own Dog Whisperer Catz Plush is a pet owner who decided to not only care about her own dog, but others as well. After having a successful career in the real-estate industry, she decided that dogs were truly her calling. Catz opened Plush Puppies dog and feline kennel in El Cajon and since has been helping to make her animal guests better with every stay. At Plush Puppies, Catz not only provides day care/over night care, obedience school, and administration of medication. If need be, she personally spends the time overseeing and playing with animals. The reason this is important is she can pick out behavior issues and takes the time to work on them with the dog. Catz can be compared to the nationally known dog whisperer, Cesar Millan. Catz has such a positive energy and becomes so engaged with the animals, customers don’t need to worry about their pet. Catz has a way with furry four-legged friends that can only be explained as whispering. For more information call 619-561-4299 or view online at www.plushkennel.com.