Happy New Year to You and Your Dog(s)!

Be Safe and Have Fun!

Exposing Puppy Mills*** PG-13 Rating

Puppy Mills - basically evil breeders that keep dogs in inhumane, factory-like,unhealthy, cooped-up conditions - the dogs go unsold - often there are killed. Often these Mills work directly with Pet Stores and anyone with a dog is familiar with the conditions even at the Pet Store aren't suitable for a dog.  the Dog Whisperer recently did a special episode - going undercover with LCA advocates that operate in this sphere of dog help and Mill investigations. Even many state laws/codes even still allow conditions that would make any dog lover sick. Here is more information on how to help http://www.prisonersofgreed.org/Commercial-kennel-facts.html  These people pass themselves off as legitimate breeders.  

So before getting your next dog consider a Rescue Shelter or a Breeder you know and have researched. Unscrupulous puppy mills  and pet stores will use a web-site and other means to put up a smoke-screen to pervert the truth. Its a conundrum; we need to save and help these animals but shut them down Mills and Stores participating in this methodology at the same time.

These pictures are literally worth a 1000 words.   Please feel free to contact us if you have questions about getting a new dog , training a current dog, or having to give up a dog.

Protection for Your Puppy's Paws

Now that we are fully into the winter wonderland season, dogs need protection form the elements just like their owners. Pay attention to your dog to see if he/she has a sensitivity to the cold. Maybe you and your dog could take shorter walks throughout the day. If sensitivity is at an extreme, you may want to look into providing boots for your dog. Consult your vet and make sure the boots are properly sized. For dogs that can withstand the cold, owners may want to walk more in the snow and grass rather than the sidewalks. It is recommended that you wash the dogs paws when returning indoors with warm water. This will protect your dog from getting dry cracking paws. A moisturizing balm may be applied to help keep the paws in good condition. Your local Vet could provide you with recommended brands and more extensive instructions for your four legged friends. Stay safe and warm!!!

Meetup Picture and Xmas Pictures

Merry Chistmas and Happy Holidays -

Peace on Earth to dogs and their owners

Today's Meetup...

Thank you all who attended are first Meetup! We will be posting pictures shortly and though we had a smaller group then anticipated because of weather and holiday travel, but we would like to hold our next January Meetup in an area determined by group consensus. 

Smaller dogs that are not breed for winter activity should be equipped with proper doggie attire to keep them warm and dry. Look for pictures shortly...

Decorations of Holiday Cheer!!!

Throughout the land, homes are donned with decorations galore. This time of the season is wonderful to experience. We would like to remind you that some holiday plants are beautiful to visually experience, but can cause harmful effects to your dog if eaten or  brushed against. Some of these plants are the Poinsettia and the Mistletoe. Poinsettia's sap can cause skin or mouth irritation or vomiting if repeatedly come in contact. It is recommended that you wash the area with soap and water then contact your vet or poison control. Mistletoe's berries can also create vomiting, diarrhea, or increase in respiratory rate. So if eaten, contact your vet and poison control as well.
So decorate your home in holiday cheer, and celebrate home, health, and happiness, but please be responsible for making your home safe for all members of the family!


The medical symptoms and reaction procedures are only suggestions. Please consult your vet for proper medical care for your dog.

From one of our Member - Free pictures of Santa Claus and your Dog

One of our members has made us aware that you can get free pictures taken with your Dog and Santa Claus at the PETCO in Waltham and possibly other PETCOs as well. We suggest you call for hours and if you plan to go to a different location.

We don't endorse any "for-profit" companies but thank you to PETCO for a free gesture.

wind, cold, walking, and the Post Office

As much as the elements and typical Boston winter weather is kicking-in, getting your dog the proper amount of exercise per day - at least 45 minutes in the morning and based on the breed and age, at least two more times for an extended (half hour+) period of time is very important to their health, behavior, and happiness.  Some breeds (typically smaller dogs) require a coat or jacket, others are genetically protected from the elements - kind of like the US Postal Service - "neither rain, sleet, nor snow" should percent you from getting your dog outside. Just try not to end up at the wrong address or get lost. Cheers.

Craiglists.org posting - pass it on...

Please share with you dog owning friends.

Meetup location for 12/23 and future locations...

Our first Meetup is being held on the afternoon of 12/23. We have not yet confirmed, but have a tentative location of the Boston Common for our location We have approval for that afternoon for off leash activities but here is the normal policy: 

Boston Common Off-Leash Dog Hours

Boston Common Off-Leash Dog Hours
Beacon Street/H 2
Boston,
Massachusetts
617-635-4505

Well-behaved dogs under solid verbal control are allowed off-leash in the Boston Common between the hours of 6 am to 9 am and 4 pm - 8 pm. Please observe any signs with areas where dogs are not allowed or must be on leash.

There is also a movement within the city by advocates and legislatures to allow for a permanent, all-hours portion of the Common (the Oldest Pulbic Park in the US,) for dogs to be off leash. As an aside - it used to be used for all forms of domesticated animals and crops -  Anyway, we would love to hear your suggestions and we know that though a majority of our members and clients and Boston based, our geographic footprint of members extends to greater Boston. We also value the insight of members on recommendations for other sites because we all love to get out of the city and off leash and explore new locations. Personally, I enjoy Callahan State Park in Framingham, MA which always has a large dog congregation present due to its open fields, miles of trails, a centralized pond for swimming, different terrain, and dog-friendly environment.  I would also like to think about car pooling for outings beyond Boston city limits as its is economical, green, some members don't have vehicles, and getting there is sometimes half the fun!! So suggests are welcome here - just post as a comment and/or on the Meetup homepage www.meetup.com.boston.dogs.organization/  If you are a client here of BDO  please do join the Meetup Group as well. Here is a list of well-known dog parks in Boston that you may want to check out. http://www.boston.com/travel/explorene/specials/pets/dog_parks/ One word of caution is we are seeing a lot of kennel cough and other illnesses being transmitted. So please don't take your dog to a group setting if he/she if sick and if you need a list of recommended vets in the area please contact us for the most cost effective and well regarded Vets.
And at our Meetup maybe you will even see a few Boston Red Sox Collars or even a player and his pouch.

 

We are also still looking for several professional paid and intern volunteer positions such as an accounting, law, IT, and dog professionals in general. Some of these positions are Board of Director level opportunities and as always we love to have even a couple hours per month of pro-bono work from people within their field.  Please email info@boston-dogs.com is interested or for more information.

Scheduling Training

Hello all,

We will be scheduling training and also resetting Saturday morning training sessions per Director Ansley Fanning who will be contacting everyone individually.

Best!! BDO

New Meetup Group forming everything dogs in Boston

Boston Dogs Org is forming a Meetup Group for everything dog to bring every aspect of Dogs in the Greater Boston Community closer together; with an emphasis on nonprofits. But we all be doing play groups to the best Vets to the best Dog Parks to meeting new Owners and Trainers alike.

http://www.meetup.com/Boston-Dogs-Organization/

Our only rule is that NO For-Profit Companies are allowed with the exception of sponsors.

Our website will allow posting, conversations, comments, and all sorts of great things, limited only by the imagination of our members. All individuals and families that love dogs are allowed as well as all nonprofits, rescues, shelters, Veterinarians, advocacy groups,etc.

We Are Hiring!! Unique Dog Advocacy nonprofit 501(c)(3) - Dog Trainer / Walkers - paid

Unique Dog Advocacy nonprofit 501(c)(3) - Dog Trainer / Walkers - paid (Boston - Back Bay)

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/pet/1504927358.html to apply for the opening(s).

Please visit craigslist and click "volunteers" for detail or the above link.

a little physical realignment

Using your hands, raise your dogs tail gently to a straight (parallel with the ground,) and tilt his head upwards about 20degrees above the horizon.  This physical change will signal a mental change in the brain calming your dog and giving him more self confidence and happiness!

Boston-Dogs Org is now excepting PayPal

We hope this makes a few of our clients lives easier.

The PayPal Verified Business Account is cglylesu@yahoo.com

If this Guy is Following Us on Twitter We Must be doing Something Right!

BTW - Cesar is live in Boston on December 13th.

Training Schedule - Month of December

As all training is individualized and facilitated by Head Trainer, Christopher Lyle, please call to schedule times in advance and we apperciate the flexibility (based on dog and owners' needs,) to train at your home, in a public area, or outside my location in Back Bay. We also apperciate flexibility in regards to scheduling. Woof!

A New Era: BuyWithMe -- Our Advertisement -- the Boston Globe - www.boston.com

To this point Boston-dogs.org has limited its exposure via grassroots, social media, and viral marketing. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we have a limited financial budget constraints to work within, but yesterday we have entered a new era at BDO. Still stringently adherent to our Mission Statement, we provide the highest quality, lowest cost, unique walking, training, and other services to dogs and their owners with the goal of giving back to four other larger nonprofit dogs organizations (found on our website.) We also continue to volunteer at these organizations, personally sponsor dogs, and donate our own money as well as - most importantly - a portion of ALL proceeds generated from BDO  We have to until yesterday utilized word-of-mouth, Blogging, FaceBook Causes and accompanying page (found on FB by typing in the search bar AND the Causes section: boston-dogs.com,) FaceBook advertisements, Twitter www.twitter.com/bostoniandogs , YouTube publishing of our activities with dogs, and fostering relationships with our benefactors.

Now we are corporate partners of BuyWithMe and and closing other corporate sponsorships in the upcoming days and partnering with other dog nonprofit and for profit organizations.  These will be annouced as they are finalized. The bottom-line: more dogs get the chance to be healthy happy, and live in safe, caring homes with dog educated owners. We also, in conjunction with our friends at BWM, placed our first advertisement on the Boston Globes' website www.boston.com

As alluded to above, we also appeared in the Boston Globe (subsidiary of the New York Times )via their website.

As mentioned, we are still expanding through our own efforts and  via the generosity and pro bono impact of like minded people and corporations that take their community and altruistic giving - in any form - seriously. Please contact us at info@boston-dogs.com

More to report later today...

Cesar Millan - two big things...

1. Cesar Millan, yes Cesar Millan is now following us on www.twitter.com/bostoniandogs so if he is why aren't you?

2. Cesar is coming to Boston on December 13th and tickets are still available! www.ticketmaster.com
 (as much as I cringe mentioning that ticket vendors' name.)

An Exciting Surprise coming Tomorrow

Hi Boston-Dogs clients, supporters, advocates, and followers, we are pleased to share that we have finished our relocation from the Seaport District/South Boston to Back Bay and our daily posting or tips and updates will return to their normal schedule. We appreciate your patience during our moving period, and our new location positions us more strategically geographically to serve the dogs and owners of Boston.

Many of you may turn on your computer and open your in-box to see the "surprise" tomorrow or may view it somewhere else online. We are very excited, but you'll have to be patient until tomorrow for more details!!

Executive Director - Christopher Lyle clyle@boston-dogs.com