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Bottle Hill Day

pups all dressed up

Ronan & Cheyenne – sweet dog couple

It’s fall festival season!  Ronan and I have been crazy running around to different events and there is one more (I think only one!) to go.  

This Saturday please come and visit us at Bottle Hill Day in Madison!  The event is from 10-5 and attracts lots of vendors.  Typically there are 10,000-20,000 visitors!  

This is not a dog-only event, but there is so much to see, buy, and do: the car show, the beer garden, arts, crafts, food, bands, and more!  

Look for our table or you can text me the day before to find our exact location!  Ronan & I will be waiting!

 

Stacie & Ronan

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Great News for 2 Local Shelters!

Hooray for shelter dogs!

72 shelter dogs got new homes!!!

A big shout out to 11th Hour Rescue and Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter!  They both had gorgeous weather and fabulous turn outs for their largest fundraisers.

Saturday lots of money was raised and 72 dogs were adopted at 11th Hour Rescue’s annual event, Puptoberfest!!!  

Sunday was Mutts Mania, which benefits the Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter.  They too had a hugely successful day with adoptions and donations!

Ronan and I are so happy to be a part of these two fundraisers each year.  Thanks to all who came out to support the events!  We appreciate those who stopped by to say hi!

Have a great week!

 

Stacie & Ronan

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How We Said Goodbye to Summer

dog with sand in hair

sandy dog face

I’m always a little sad to see summer end – especially after a rough winter like the one we just had.

sand feet

feet in the sand

 

To enjoy a few remaining warm days, Ronan and I (and a few human friends) spent a few days at the beach this past weekend.  

 

We were lucky enough to find a place to stay that happily welcomes dogs.  Bonus: after Labor Day dogs are allowed on the beach!!!  We had so much fun!  

beach dog frisbee

cool frisbee dog

 

Ronan acted like he was raised on the beach.  He ran off-leash chasing his frisbee, frolicking at the surf, and meeting new friends (human and dog). I tried to teach him to ride the waves

surf's up dog!

surfer dog

 

 

on his new boogie board.  He rides the boogie board on the sand, but is not a fan of the waves coming near him (yes, he can swim). Let’s just say it’s a work in progress:)  

 

doggie beach tent

dog sun break

When he was tired he hung out in the sun repellent tent I bought him.  I looked like one of those parents with tons of stuff for their kids on the beach, except my kid was the furry kind!  

 

It was all worth it.  I couldn’t have imagined he’d love it so much and be so well behaved.  Moral of the story: if to train your dog to listen to commands, socialize them, and prepare for their

sandy dog prints

paw prints on the beach

needs on the beach, you too might enjoy a fabulous beach experience like we did.  

 

Goodbye summer – see you next year!

 

Stacie & Ronan

PS – this Saturday is Puptoberfest on Horseshoe Lake 11-5.  It is a fund raiser for 11th Hour Rescue.  This Sunday is Mutts Mania at Lurker Park 12-4.  It is a fundraiser for Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter.  Dogs are welcome to both events.  Look for our table: Royal Canine Dog Training LLC – Ronan & I will be waiting for you!

Unofficial End of Summer:(

Sad but true, summer is nearing the end.  Most kids have started back to school.  The weather still feels like summer (93 today!) and there are still plenty of days left to have fun in the sun.  Be careful!  The pre-fall rush has begun.  Cars are racing and people are running late to work and school.  Keep everyone safe – dogs, kids, the elderly…by taking a breath and trying to slow down.  

Stay tuned…in an upcoming post I will share how Ronan & I celebrated the end of summer (complete with pics!)

Hugs to the puppies!

Stacie & Ronan