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 Autumn Fun



Sure you love spending time with your four-legged friends
playing fetch in the back yard or wrestling on the living room
floor. But wouldn't it be nice to venture out into the world?
Imagine how bored you would get if you spend every hour of
every day hanging out at home. Most dogs (and some cats)
really enjoy a change of scenery from time to time. The
weather is nice here in Tucson and its a great time to get out
and about with your four-legged friends.
But what to do?
Well here are some ideas:
      1) Take a Hike: The weather has cooled down and we
are fortunate enough to live in a beautiful area with access to
lots of hiking. Hiking with your dog can be a lot of fun. Make
sure you do your research. Unfortunately, many of the trails
around Tucson are off-limits to dogs. Check out the Sierra
Club website for dog-friendly hiking trails
http://arizona.sierraclub.org/trail_guide/DOGSNDX.HTM .
Just remember that there is still hazardous plant & wildlife out
there and it is always advisable (and often required) that you
keep your dog on a leash. Don't forget to take lots of water
for yourself and your pets & and its always best to hike with a
two legged buddy or group as well
2) Join a club: There are a number of breed oriented
meet-up groups in Tucson which provide people an
opportunity to just hang out and relax with other dog lovers. If
you're interested in something with a little more structure
consider joining a training group or sport like flyball or agility.
Whether for basic obedience or competition, training serves
to strengthen the bond you have with your four-legged friend
and can be a lot of fun too.
3) Take your dogs to lunch: Feeling a bit lazier? Take
your four-legged friends, and perhaps some two-legged
ones, out for lunch. One of my favorite weekend activities is
to round up Shadow & Yukon and meet friends for lunch or
coffee. Most restaurants with outdoor seating will allow you to
sit on the patio with your pets. Just make sure they are well
behaved, no one wants a strange dog's muzzle in their food.
Its a good idea to call ahead and ask what the restaurants'
policy is regarding pets on the patio. People are generally
delighted to see well behaved dogs laying under the table
and if you ask nicely the server will often bring a to-go box
with water. A great alternative is to pack a picnic and head to
you local park for some R & R with your pets, family, &
friends.
      4) Go for a drive: So what dog doesn't perk up at the
words "go for a ride?" The weather is beautiful and getting
cool enough to enjoy a long Sunday drive. Head up to Mt.
Lemon or through Saguaro National park and enjoy the
passing scenery. Mt. Lemon is also a great hiking
destination. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed out of the car
in Saguaro.
5) Find a dog friendly event: Many of our local pet
charities hold pet-friendly fundraisers. There are dinners like
the Barkin Ball, marathons like the Canine Classic, and
expos like the Arizona Animal Fair. All are a great way to
spend time with your four-legged friends while helping out the
less fortunate. For a look at whats coming up check out my
event page at  
http://www.fourleggedphotos.com/tucsonevent.html .
6) Be picture perfect: Give me a call and set up a private
photo session to capture that amazing bond you have with
your four-legged friends. There are a variety of great
locations around Tucson to choose from or of course I will
come to your pets favorite hangout. And now is the time to
book for holiday photos.

Worried your dogs are not well-mannered enough? I
recommend Desert Dogs Training
http://www.desertdogstraining.com/. Always be respectful of
others using public areas as well, respect leash laws, and be
sure your pets are up to date on their vaccinations.

So get your Four Legged Friends out of the house and start
having some fun! And of course don't forget to take lots of
pictures
!
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There are some great things happening in the world of
animals so I want to share some of the new stories  
with everyone each week
This is a perfect start ~ the new "heart" puppies!
The one on the left is A two-year-old Chihuahua,
Japan, at the Pucchin Dog's Shop. The one on the
right is Newborn 'Love-Kun,' the brother of have the
same parents and were both born with
perfectly-shaped hearts on their backs.  
The pet shop owner says she believes they bring her
luck and will not consider selling either one.

This article was from the New York Daily News
Credits: Handout/Getty
Published: 08/16/2009 04:00:00
you can read more at
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/galleries/whos_the_cutest_in_the_animal_kingd
om/whos_the_cutest_in_the_animal_kingdom.html#ph1#ixzz0Oh0Q4WJ2
photos NOT by Kris Dorst
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Boomer  measures 7 feet from nose to tail and
stands
36 inches tall at the shoulders.

Weber will send his measurements to Guinness World
Records for consideration as the tallest living dog. .
(AP Photo/The Forum, Dave Wallis

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