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DogFest again. . .already?!

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Aja, Star, and Amber. . .in the Mutt Magic Booth!!
Aja, Star, and Amber. . .in the Mutt Magic Booth!!

Somehow, I always manage to end up working very hard at the last minute to prepare for these events. It’s not that I procrastinate (well, maybe a little), it’s that I have SO much daily stuff to keep up with, that I don’t have the time until I MAKE the time. Maybe I’ll make the time earlier next year. Probably not! This year, like last, my main headache was printer troubles while trying to print brochures. At 2am the day of, I still had brochures that needed printing, but also had enough to make do. . .so off to bed I went!

The event itself was great. Once I sipped down some coffee, I was able to smile, greet, and answer questions all day. After the preparations the night before, I was a bit tired and stressed, but I was in a surprisingly good mood! Thankfully, Amber and Tony were around so I could take a break to go and teach a class mid-day. That was nice, too!

We were able to catch up with some clients and see how their dogs have progressed, and meet a LOT of new people as well. The shade was surprisingly pleasant, and the dogs were LOVING the doggie water park! Star especially- if you had the pleasure to watch her completely obsess over a hose, that was a site to see!

Anyway, we hope to stay in contact with the new faces we met at DogFest, and help both owners and their dogs meet their fullest potential! Hopefully everybody is having a great summer- stay cool out there!

Dogs everywhere! (. . .and I’m stuck in a booth!)

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Well, if you were at DogFest 2009, you would have known where to find me today. (And many people did!) Unfortunately I wasn’t able to see the whole Festival, but it was still a great time from our angle in the booth.

Bonnie, Aja, and Amber at the Mutt Magic booth.

Bonnie, Aja, and Amber at the Mutt Magic booth.

The morning started off with some light rain, which drove many of our first visitors into the tent- for cover! Other than those few sprinkles in the morning, the weather held up very nicely, however. Our newest trainers, Amber and Bonnie, were there to assist, answer questions. . . and keep curious noses out of Esco and Star’s crates.

In addition to training advice and information, we offered our usual array of training equipment, as well as K-9 Kraving and Wag Worthy treats, which went over very well! The samples were a big hit, and kudos to K-9 Kraving and the new Bison Liver cookie flavor- the dogs were literally on top of each other to try some.

It seemed that each breed had a representation at DogFest. There was a wide array of both dogs. . .and their owners. There were packs of Pugs, Sheep Dogs, Afghan Hounds, massive Mastiffs, and even a Great Dane and Irish Wolfhound that were taller than some of the ponies walking around- now you’d have to see that to believe it!

Pearl- recent class graduate, and Canine Good Citizen!

Pearl- recent class graduate, and Canine Good Citizen!

Canine Good Citizen testing was held, and although we didn’t receive as good a turnout for this as last year, we did have one dog pass the test- big congratulations to Heather and Mascara! Nice work! A few dogs also stopped by that had earned their CGC Certification with us last year. Good news- they still seem to be good citizens! We also had many clients stop by to say hello. It’s always good to see familiar faces, and I’m glad that you all and your pooches are well.

As much as I would hate to admit it, I can’t do everything by myself. What I don’t hate to do, however, is give thanks to those that helped out throughout the day-

Mike's dog, Shula. . .relaxing!

Mike's dog, Shula. . .relaxing!

Big thanks to Mike Butler for helping to set up and tear down, because there was no reason you had to, and it was much appreciated! I’m sorry that I only had treats to spare in return, but Miss. Shula really seemed to appreciate the Bison Liver cookies!

Bell Dawg Ink was able to print up our shirts at the last minute after preparing all of the DogFest-wear, and hand deliver to our booth in the morning- much thanks!

Tamara, with K-9 Kraving, donated cookie samples, which the dogs absolutely LOVED. That new Bison Liver flavor. . . the one with the molasses and garlic. . .definitely a crowd favorite. There were a few dogs that self-served some of the seasonal Beef and Pumpkin, too. Thanks!

Thanks also to Bonnie and Amber. It’s not often that I am able to work an event like this and am not totally drained by the end. You two were really great, and I was glad to have a few moments to break away with you there.

DOGFEST, 2009

(It’s funny how much I can write from being inside a booth!)