Dogs give us such love because they appreciate life on a daily basis. Just the way it is. We can learn a lot from that. Feeling like you truly have a rich life is made of moments we are doing something and fully enjoying it.

San Diego Dog Friendly Events and Activities January and February 2010

January 23, 2010 – Hillcrest Pup Crawl
February 1- March 31, 2010 Idita-Walk
February 6, 2010 – Puppy Love 5K Run 1 Mile Fun Walk
January – February 2010 Canine Cross Training Programs – 5K Race
February 2010 – San Diego Dog Training Camps and Private Coaching

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Hillcrest Pup Crawl

Dogs are part of our lives to the point that we look for things to be able to take them with us. We have to face the fact that though San Diego is way up on the 5 star paw count in dog friendly places and events, there are also many venues where our dogs are not allowed to go.

Getting out and getting active with your dog not only improves your relationship with your dog but gets you out and active. This could be one of their biggest favors to you over a lifetime. Promoting your own health and fitness.

One of the reasons dogs owners end up being more active, fit, and able to lose weight is it becomes really fun to do things with the dog. Activity doesn’t seem like such a chore.

Picking something new to go to also creates an inspiring, fun reason to go. January and February 2010 dog event calendars are looking good in San Diego.

Here are a few ideas to pick from:

January 14, 2010 – National Dress Up Your Pet Day

January 23, 2010 – Hillcrest Pup Crawl

February 1- March 31, 2010 Idita-Walk

February 6, 2010 – Puppy Love 5K Run 1 Mile Fun Walk

January – February 2010 Canine Cross Training Programs – 5K Race

February 2010 – San Diego Dog Training Camps and Private Coaching

©Jt Clough and K9 Coach, Inc. 2010   www.SitK9Sit.com www.GoTrainYourDog.com

photo credit: Helen Woodward Animal Center San Diego

That’s right. Another way cool dog friendly event in San Diego. It is America’s Finest City for sure! The Puppy Love Run Walk 5K in Del Mar February 2010 is a race you can do with you best training companion.

Your dog.

Fitness is important not only to your good health, but your dog’s as well. Exercise is one of the most fundamental elements to fitness and health. Boot camps and training programs you can do with your dog are the latest trend and living in San Diego has opportunities right in your back yard… so get out and have some fun with your dog, get fit, and end up with a well balanced trained dog on top of it all.

5K Training Programs written specifically for you to do with your own dog provide the inspiration and the coach that can get you out and get you going.

Puppy Love Run Walk 5K benefits Helen Woodward Animal Center and orphaned pets all over the country. Kick off Valentine’s Day with your furry soulmate!

Puppy Love Run Walk 5K
February 5, 2010
Del Mar, CA

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Being a professional dog trainer who encourages getting out and having fun with your dog as the best way to a well trained dog, dog beach is on the radar often.  When the story broke this morning on NBCSanDiego.com about Golden Local:  Best Dog Beach, I just had to chime in.

Their survey asks you to vote which San Diego Dog Beach is better… Coronado or Ocean Beach?  Well, San Diego dog friendly orientated as I am, the elephant in the room is what about Del Mar Dog Beach?

Go ahead, give us your on both websites (and feel free to leave a comment about your dog beach)…. but lets be fair to San Diego County and the many options to take dogs off leash, have some fun, get some exercise and find the balance in life.  Which dog beach do you like best?

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The New Year, which some are referring to as the new decade, has rolled around already.  2010 is here and in full swing already.  Time to put that action plan for a new you into action.  And the goes for your dog who is a big part of the family.

One of the big rules of thumb at K9 Coach for all of our private dog training clients and our dog campers is “a tired dog is a good dog”.  Exercise is key to better health and better behavior.  *True of people too.

This year we’ve decided to integrate things into dog training so that everyone ends up living the good life.  Let’s face it, focusing on basic dog training obedience is boring for you and certainly your dog picks up on the lack luster participation in the exercises.

Walking or running with your dog can be the missing link to not only a well trained dog, but a happier, healthier, fit you!  A built in training partner for you and the dog makes it more fun to participate in things like a local 5K, 10K or active event.

San Diego is quite the dog friendly city with many events where your dog is welcome.

Signing up for a 5K is a way to give yourself something to focus on while you are establishing an exercise, diet and nutrition routine that you can stick to.

A training plan written out for you increases your chances of enjoying the exercise,  knowing what to do and how to do it safely.  Give yourself something to focus on while you are establishing your exercise, diet and nutrition routine.  Stick with your new plan plan by signing up for our Canine Cross Training: Running your 1st 5K!

Wag more this year while you are doing something that is honestly good for you and for your dog.  Go outside and get some exercise, drink a lot of water, and constantly picture your life, your dog’s life, and those your surround yourself with as balanced.

©Jt Clough and K9 Coach, Inc. 2010    www.SitK9Sit.com www.GoTrainYourDog.com

San Diego Dog Training Camps & Private Coaching

Get outside for a bit and enjoy some fresh air, some refreshing exercise and possibly even a trip to Del Mar Dog Beach.  Its beautiful.

With the holiday usually comes lots of great food around the house.  Here are some REALLY important tips on common foods that can be harmful to your dog’s health.  If you have a dog or know dog loving people make sure to take note and send them along for the health and happiness of everyone this holiday season and into the next….  Wag!

Holiday Dog Food Safety Tips

How To Remove Urine
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Urine Removal. Freedom is Possible!

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Comments when a dog trainer like myself shows up at a gathering about how a person’s dog is bad or they haven’t worked on “obedience” often come up.  The relief that comes over people’s faces when the response from me is the focus on obedience isn’t the biggest deal in the end is awesome.  How many things do you feel comfortable doing with your dog?  Taking your dog and going to do fun things, whether its a trail run, a walk or going to some really cool dog friendly event is what its really about.

The best time to practice having more fun with your dog is now… so here are some events this week that your dog is invited to and you get the benefit of enjoying some good ol’ holiday cheer!

Canines N Cocktails – December 22

Dog Happy Hour – December 23

How To Remove Urine
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Urine Removal. Freedom is Possible!

Big round eyes, a tail that wags even when times don’t feel that prosperous, and an attitude ready to go with you or just hang no matter what you want to do.  Traits of what has become our best friends, family members, closest confidant, and most loyal training partners.  The dog.

Our dogs have their own personalities too and its the feeling that most have about their own personal dog; this is the best dog in the world.  Some of our dogs love tennis balls, some love a plain ol’ stick, some like to play keep away, some like to bring the ball back incessantly, some like to run, some like to take a nice nap by our sides.

Our dogs come in all kinds of shapes, sizes and varieties as well.  The mixed breed dog tends to be the chillest, coolest dogs ever and brings the very common question:

I wonder what kind of dog you are?

For many people it would be fun to know.  Dog park conversations center around this subject and knowing would add some spice to the three day a week date with the dog and the dog people we tend to hang out with.

Knowing what breeds your dog is made of can help with health and nutrition and decisions we can make to prolong our dogs’ lives.  Explaining the adorable trait due to breed specific genetics are fun facts to know… And the other side of the coin is immensely helpful as well, the annoying trait that may be breed specific can be explained and setting up a specific dog job to take care of the genetic need makes everyone’s life as it should be; contented.

Good news.

In the past DNA testing was extensive and expensive.  No more.  Technology has reached the pet care world as well and with it comes new and improved training techniques, dog toys that work, and DNA Breed Identification Kits that can be sent to your home for an affordable price.

The question that comes often about your dog can finally be answered.  What kind of dog do you think that is?

The Canine DNA testing is easy and safe for your pet, and can be done at home. Simply swab the cheek of your dog with the enclosed foam collection device. Then just send the Dog DNA test ID card, along with the customer information card in the enclosed prepaid envelope to BioPet Vet Lab.

Good stuff.

Get your dog’s DNA Breed Identification Kit and have a great holiday….

More links for holiday fun with your dog….

A Holiday Dog Treat Recipe – Carob Dog Bone Treats
Spend time with your friends and family creating gifts for dog lovers and their dog’s that are not only organic and good for the dog, but economically friendly in the midst of the overwhelming expensive holiday season.

Canines N Cocktails Happy Hour – December 22 2009 6:30-9:30 pm

Hotel Indigo and City Dog

Hotel Indigo 950 Island Avenue San Diego, CA 92101

Gone are the dog days of dining! Hotel Indigo and City Dog are going arms wide for you and your furry friends. What could be better than listening to good music, enjoying tasty drinks and socializing with other dogs and their humans.  Info:  619-727-4000

Dog Happy Hour – December 23, 2009 5:00-7:00 pm

The Fleetwood 639 J Street San Diego CA 92101

The FleetWood Serves Up a Doggone Good Time. Now dogs can eat, drink and mix at The FleetWood. Back by popular demand,dogs of all sizes and breeds are invited to The FleetWood’s Dog Happy Hour every Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. Dog lovers will abound to the lush heated patio, while sitting back, relaxing and enjoying half-price wine bottles and $4 “You Call It’s.” Guests can also choose from a variety of specialty cocktails, such as the “FleetWood Mojito,” “Applejack” and “Julius.” The pups will feel right at home with their very own dog treat menu.  Info:The Fleetwood 619-702-7700

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©Jt Clough and K9 Coach, Inc. 2009      www.SitK9Sit.com www.GoTrainYourDog.com

Find out where and what you can donate, including donations through paypal as Ricochet the San Diego Surf Dog has been the most giving dog with time, energy and service to others this year.  Just watch the video and you’ll see what a special dog this Golden Retriever truly is.

Click here to find out details on the Children’s Hospitals and how Ricochet:

Ricochet’s Holiday Children’s Hospital Project

Have a wonderful Holiday Season… take some time and get outside for some fresh air with your dog, while enjoying the San Diego sunshine, beaches, and dog friendly city.

DNA Breed Identification Kit

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As a professional dog trainer in San Diego, CA with the belief that exercise for people and dogs can fix a lot of things in anyone’s life, it became clear the need to encourage people in ways to get out and get started… and then stick with it. It is such a rewarding feeling to see people make the change to a healthy fit lifestyle.

Here’s a great training partner for someone who is committed to exercise as a lifestyle and at the same time wants somebody to also be committed and wagging to go every single time!

Meet Dozer, 9 months old and most likely a Lab/Pit Mix although her paperwork shows this dog as a Border Collie/Lab mix., female, spayed and micro chipped. She is friendly with dogs, and unknown with cats.  Dozer was well trained with all commands, house/potty training, crate trained and proper leash walking from 18 weeks old. She’s now older and ready to add the running to her workouts as well but will be completely happy with walking…. a lot of walking or running, or both.

Her original family did not have a commitment to exercise for themselves and that meant the puppy lost out. Dozer is a great dog, but has a couple of things that are important to her continuing to be an awesome dog; exercise being at the top of that list. 

The family “felt bad” because as it turns out they didn’t realize what kind of energy they had signed up for and were just looking for a little puppy that would be fun for the kids. Unfortunately it’s a mistake easily made and without intention. Never-the-less not researching what kind of temperament or personality type a dog has first, many people are mismatched with a dog choice.

Dozer needs a family or individual committed to continued exercise including 1 plus hours per day of controlled exercise (walking/jogging).  She is trained to jog on a treadmill, potty trained, crate trained and knows:

Commands:
Place (Although she believes the sofa is “her” place)
Sit, down, wait, off (no jumping up or bothering people/other dogs),
Out (drop anything in mouth),
Quiet
Let’s go (for recall and on leash prompting)
Let’s go potty
 
She knows the previous mentioned commands by hand signals, snapping fingers and voice command combined. She has been fostered with Carla, a professional trainer, since August 14, 2009.

She is trained with a remote collar on a low-level or using the vibrating pager and can do well leash walking with this training collar. Her adoption fee of $100 includes the collar and additional lessons training lessons with the family or individual.

She’s a way cool dog and really has the ability to be not only your best training partner but your best friend as well.

Contact Carla at 760-587-7879 or www.SitK9Sit.com

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