Come out this Sunday, October 20th from 12 – 4 pm
and join the celebrations as we host our 3rd annual Tip, Tricks and
Tails Fall Festival at Morris K9 Campus! But, before you come out and enjoy the
festivities, here are some dos and don’ts to keep everyone, both humans and
four-legged friends, safe.
Do use the right
equipment. Getting your dog on the proper no pull equipment can make
events, such as the fall festival, easier for both you and your dog. With the
correct equipment, you can easily have control over your dog throughout the
day. Don’t have a no pull harness, but you’re curious and wanting to try one on
your dog? Stop by our no pull station outside at the festival and get your dog
fitted by one of our dog trainers!
Don’t come with your
pooch on a flexi leash. While flexis can be appropriate in certain
situations, the hustle and bustle of the fall festival, as well as the amount
of people and dogs, can make flexis dangerous. Make sure you come to the fall
festival with your dog on a short leash no longer than 6 feet, in order to
insure the safety of everyone and every dog there.
Do keep an eye on
your dog when you are looking at vendors or talking to people. As
distracting as it can be when you are shopping at one of the many vendors or
watching the agility match, make sure you keep a constant eye on your pooch to
make sure they aren’t misbehaving.
Don’t assume just
because your dog is friendly and wants to meet everyone, that every other dog
is friendly and wants to meet your dog. Keep
an eye on your dog and don’t let your pooch bombard another dog. Always ask
before your dog approaches another dog, and make sure you watch your dog’s body
language in order to make sure they are enjoying the situation. If you aren’t
sure what good dog body language looks like, check out a post we wrote
about reading your dog correctly
Do bring treats and
reward your dog for good behavior. What a great environment this can be for
training! The festival atmosphere can be overwhelming to any dog, so make sure
that you are rewarding your dog for doing the right thing.
Don’t get frustrated
with your dog. Remember this situation is new, so don’t take any
frustration out on your dog. Instead of punishing your dog for poor behavior,
change their behavior by asking them for a sit or grabbing their attention with
a cookie and reward them for the good behavior. The fall festival is all about
fun, so make sure your set your dog up for success and make this festival a
great time for them!
Do have fun! Of
course there are some easy rules to follow in order to keep the fall festival
safe for everyone, but above all, have fun! The fall festival is the perfect
place to do some shopping, learn more about our new specialty classes, have
your pooch participate in a costume parade, adopt a dog or cat, check out our agility
match and much more!
Remember that the festival is FREE but we will be collecting
food donations, both dry and canned food, for the local shelters in the area
participating in the event. We are looking forward to see you and your pooch on
Sunday!
