Date: May 5th 2009

Our May 3 dog behavior workshop went very well! I've posted a video from the workshop on our site: http://maydog.org/2009/05/understanding-dog-behavior/

The video shows two of the trainers demonstrating a gradual introduction of two dogs who sometimes have trouble greeting other dogs nicely on leash. At around the 2 minute mark, the two try to meet but get into a mild disagreement. The remainder is a demonstration of teaching "look at that" and gradually bringing the two dogs closer and closer. Lots of clicking and treating going on!

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We are looking for one more volunteer/family to help out at the MayDOG table this coming Saturday, from 2-4pm, at the Pet Fair Extravaganza in Waltham (close to Costco and the Home Depot - see here for map: http://www.maydog.org/park/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=7). If you like, you can also bring your dog(s) with you! The fair will include free pet first aid classes, live music and obedience demos, free popcorn, lots of vendors, etc. I will give you a MayDOG button to wear, too!

All you'll need to do is answer any questions people might have about MayDOG and take people's raffle tickets and donations. We are selling rubber balls for a suggested donation of $2 each and raffling off a professional pet portrait session. At the end, you'll need to pack up the table and chairs and drop everything off at my house in Maynard.

Please let me know if you can help represent us on Saturday. We need to get the word out to the larger community and continue to raise funds if we are going to be able to sustain our efforts to bring a dog park to Maynard.

Thanks!
Lisa

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