The Doggie Chronicles - K9 Connection / Dog Park Safety / Petastic

Jun 23

TDC Radio - K9 Connection/Petastic

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K9 Connection / Dog Park Safety / Petastic

Angie Gwiazdon, Founder of K9 Connection, joins hosts Lisa Gorman and Scott Sheppard to talk about her organization which brings people together on the basis of their pets. Whether it’s a love connection or a social gathering, K9 Connection puts together social and/or singles events that include a variety of fun activities for dogs and their people. The response from pet owners has been incredible as many consider their canines a great judge of character when meeting new people or potential mates.

Angie’s events are currently only available in the Minneapolis, MN area but hopefully will expand to other chapters nationwide soon. Organized event themes include; Speed Dating with your Dog!, Dog friendly Ice Cream Social, Beer with your Buddy, Perro Fiesta! (for Cinco de Mayo) and Luck of the Irish Yappy Hour (to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day).

To find out more about K9 Connection visit; http://www.k9-connection.com.

Lisa and Scott review current dog news and story highlights of the week including a report about a toy dog who was attacked in a local dog park because the owner let them loose among larger breeds and was attacked. The toy pup died on the way to the hospital. Another interesting news story involves a pup who now has his own attorney representing him while relatives of his deceased owner ignore a $2 million estate payout to engage in a bitter battle over the dog’s custody.

Lisa delivers the Doggie Chronicles Tip of the Week about ensuring your dog’s safety while spending time in the dog park. If you don’t want to learn a lesson the hard way heed the signs posted in the park for special areas designated for large or small dogs. If it’s the first few times you’re taking your dog to the dog park, try to go a few times during the day when there are less dogs around to make sure your pup feels comfortable. If your dog is overtired, don’t hesitate to leave the park as that is a time when it’s easier for them to initiate or participate in dog fights. Finally, trust your own instincts if you think it’s time for you and your pet to leave don’t stick around hoping there won’t be any incidents.

John Vlahakis, President, Petastic Products joins The Doggie Chronicles to discuss his line of pet shampoo and cleaning products. John shares insights on how they develop their products which are excellent in removing odors from your favorite canine. Petastic also has a full line of pet laundry detergent products that work wonders in eliminating strange and unwanted smells from your pet’s blankets, toys, or even your own clothes - which is especially helpful after a return from kennel boarding or if your pet is a lap dog and frequently spends time on the owner’s clothes.