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Date Posted: 09:36:27 08/03/05 Wed
Author: X & G
Author Host/IP: cmu-24-35-40-113.mivlmd.cablespeed.com / 24.35.40.113
Subject: Aug '05 Dog Events

The Dog Days of summer are upon us and conversely there's little to do with your dog, just too hot. A few bright spots, but things won't really start to roll again until Sept. Remember the many free concerts going on in the cooler evenings at various parks that welcome (or at least tolerate) your dog.

Due to the heat there will be TWO Newf Romp n' Swims, one on Sat 8/13 at 1pm & the other on Sun 8/28 at 1pm; both take place at beautiful Downs Park in Pasadena, MD.

Sat 8/6, 11am- 4pm, FAIRFAX, VA: Not just a dog wash anymore, it's a Dog Spa including bathing, nail trims, ear trimming, canine massage and digital portraits of your newly gleaming pooch at Weber's Pet Supermarket by SPCA NoVa http://www.spcanova.org/ .

Sat & Sun 8/6 & 8/7, 9am- 5pm, HERNDON, VA: At the Fairfax County 4H Fair http://4hfairfax.org/visitors.html held at dog-friendly Frying Pan Park, you can watch the 4Hers put their dogs through their paces in obedience, rally obedience and showmanship beginning at 9am on Sat in the dog show ring (behind the covered arena. As if that isn't enough, there's also a fun pet show at 11am- 1pm with lots of prizes for things like waggiest tail,best costume and biggest ears. On Sun, there's agility and Canine Musical Freestyle. On both days there are horse shows, livestock judging, games, food, rides and much more. Free admission and parking, too.

Sun 8/7 4- 7pm, ANNAPOLIS, MD: Christmas in August Ball at Paws Pet Boutique, 64 State Circle http://pawsannapolis.com/ . Check out the handpainted ornaments and watch the artist.

Th 8/11 6- 9pm, ALEXANDRIA, VA: 2nd Thursaday at Barkley Square Dog Bakery http://barkleysquarebakery.radius3.com/index.php?pr=Event_Calendar includes a canine fashion show.

Sat 8/13 1pm, PASADENA, MD: Newf Romp n' Swim #1! Cool down your hot dogs on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay at Downs Park, 8311 John Downs Loop http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks/Parks/downs_park/index.cfm . The dog beach is in the northeast (top right) corner of the park. The last parking lot on the right is the closest.

Sun 8/14 1- 3pm, McLEAN, VA: You and your pooch can enjoy ice cream from Moorenko's Ice Cream Cafe at Dips for Dogs hosted by Virginia Greyhounds http://www.virginiagreyhounds.org/events/DFD05.htm .

Fri 8/19 & Sat 8/20, EASTON, MD: Dog show, all breed, rally and obedience hosted by the Talbot Kennel Club http://www.infodog.com/clubs/2005171303.HTM at the Tuckahoe Steam & Gas Ground, mile marker 58 on Rt 50.

Sat 8/20 10am- 4pm, WOODBRIDGE, VA: The Belmont Bay Science Center is supposed to be having a Dog Days of Summer affair featuring contests, rescue groups, fun run/walk etc. Nothing on their website http://www.bblsc.org/ so far but you can contact lbeauchamp@bblsc.org 703-675-0929 for more info.

Sun 8/21 ARNOLD, MD: All breed only (no obedience) dog show by the Annapolis Kennel Club at Anne Arundel Community College http://www.infodog.com/clubs/2005082302.HTM .

Sun 8/21 1030am, ALEXANDRIA, VA: Non-denominational dog friendly Christian worship service at Tails of Old Town http://www.tailsofoldetowne.com/# .

Sat 8/27 9am, BOWIE, MD: Cardiac clinic with a board certified veterinary cardiologist. This is a heck of a deal if you want to have your dogs heart checked out by a pro; $150 for a doppler study- it usually runs about $350-$400. Go to http://storytimekennel.com/cardiac.html for directions, location and to sign up.

Sat 8/27 9- 11am, ALEXANDRIA, VA: Learn doggie massage techniques for $40 http://www.tailsofoldetowne.com/# .

Sat 8/27, 10am- 1pm, ARLINGTON, VA: Charity Dog Wash at Fur-Get Me Not Pet Care http://www.furgetmenot.biz/home.html, suggested donation $10.

Sun 8/28 1pm PASADENA, MD: Newf Romp n' Swim #2! Enjoy the end of summer with your Newf on the Dog Beach at Downs Park http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks/Parks/downs_park/index.cfm .


RECURRING EVENTS:

Every Tu and Th 5-8 pm ALEXANDRIA, VA: Doggie Happy Hour http://doggiehappyhour.com . Held on a spacious enclosed outdoor terrace every Tues and Thurs from 5-8pm (often runs later) from April through Oct, this is a remakable combination of Happy Hour and happy dogs. Free and cheap snacks (ie, all-you-can-eat wings $3.95, buy one burger get one free) and a farm wagon piled high with dog yummies combine with booze to make this a memorable social outing for people and canines alike. Dress ranges from cut-offs and a Tshirt to business attire and street parking can be easily found.

Every Wed 6-8pm ALEXANDRIA, VA: Yappy Hour (April- Sept) at St Elmo's Coffee Pub, treats provided by Hydrant Dog Barkery & Boutique http://www.hydrantdog.com/yappyhour/ .

Every Thurs 630pm- ? WASHINGTON, DC: Doggie Style Happy Hour http://www.doggiestylebakery.com/funevents/happyhours.htm on the covered patio of Adams Mill Bar & Grill, 18th & Columbia Rd.

Every Friday ~7pm-Newf Stroll at the city dock in Annapolis, Md weather permitting.

Every Sat 9am-11am, ARLINGTON, VA: Puppy Party see http://www.arlingtondogs.org/puppies.html for details.
Every Sat 9am- 11am, ARLINGTON, VA: Free Open House indoor playgroups at Fur-Get-Me-Not Pet Care 4140 S. Four Mile Run Dr. http://www.furgetmenot.biz/home.html .

Every Sat GLEN BURNIE, MD: The Ordnance Rd Petsmart 410-582-9444 has indoor Play Sessions, 130-230 for small dogs & puppies, 330- 430 for everydog else. Call ahead first because times can change. Some of the other Petsmarts have these too.

Every Sun 8:15pm thru 8/28 ANNAPOLIS, MD: Loew's Annapolis Hotel, 126 West St, hosts Luke's Drive -In Movie Night which is a pet-themed movie showing for dogs & their humans and takes place on an outdoor terrace. It's free and 10% of beverage sales go to the SPCA. Call 410-263-7777 for more info.


LINKS TO SPECIALIZED ACTIVITIES NOT COVERED ABOVE:


Weight Pulls: http://iwpa.net/index.html & http://ukcdogs.com/dogevents/
Flyball: http://www.geocities.com/flyball4dn/4dnevents.html
Hiking: http://www.chaoshikers.org/EventSchedule.htm
http://www.k9trailblazers.org/shedule.htm
http://members.aol.com/nvhc/
Agility:http://www.cleanrun.com/agilityinfo/events/eventsearch.cfm
http://ukcdogs.com/dogevents/,
http://www.infodog.com/showinfo/state.htm and put in your search criteria/locale.
Pet First Aid/CPR classes: http://www.redcrossdc.org/Online/class_registration.php?action=list&classname='First%20Aid%20for%20Cats%20and%20Dogs' & http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/accotink/bark.htm (scroll down).

Feel free to copy, forward or post this and if you hear of anything going on, let me know.

Monthly Dog Events are also posted at http://dogevents.net/ and http://voy.com/52810/ so you can just bookmark either one (or both) instead of saving/printing this.

-Xavier & Gomez

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