(Ottawa Dog of the Week for July 20th/09)

“I researched for a long time what breed of dog would be best for me, and the answer always came back to a pug. They are funny, clever, affectionate companions, and usually great with other pets and children. I love their wrinkly little faces, sideways walk, and curly, cinnamon-bun tails! I had to wait several years but I finally got my pug! Satchmo is the sweetest little guy! I got him as a puppy at 11 weeks old, and he is now 2 years old.

Wherever I go, you will usually find him there, half a step behind me. He is a lot of fun to hang out with, up for anything from rides in the car, going to Nannie’s, playing in the dog park, going for long walks in the Arboretum, or cuddling on the couch watching TV. He understands over 30 people words, including all of his toys by name: Kong, Hedgehog, Lion, and NewToy (its not new anymore, but the name stuck!) The kitties are not so convinced of his awesomeness, but he has learned that they don’t mind him when he’s on his best behaviour.

He loves going to the cottage in the summer, where he runs all-day with his doggie-cousins, and swims in the lake. Not many pugs like to swim, but he gets right in there and paddles around to play with us in the water and to cool off. He likes to stick his tongue out when he swims. He loves to have visitors over; his snorts, wiggles, and “pug-run” make him the clown of the party! Everyone who meets him loves Satchmo’s quirky, loveable character, but no one loves him like his Mama!” – Satchmo’s mom, Kim

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The first group walk was a great success so please join us for the second (and third) one! This Wednesday July 9th at 7pm and Sunday July 13th at 10am at the Centeral Experimental Farm’s Arboretum. Meet at Building #72’s parking lot.

Please let us know if you are able to make it and we will make sure to have a goodie bag ready for you. Goodie bags given out for a donation to BARK Rescue.

Details and directions in the previous post.

I will be there with my camera taking portraits so if you would like some done for free, come out to the walk and we’ll take some shots afterwards. Some samples of photographs from the last walk can be seen here.

*Next group walk is set for Wednesday 23rd at 7PM so mark your calendars!*
A post will be published a couple of days before to remind everyone about each walk

Ok so let’s try this again and hopefully it won’t rain this time! Join us this Sunday June 29th for a walk and a social at the Experimental Farm’s Aboretum at 10am.

Please check out my previous post for directions and further details.

Register with Stella at Building #72’s parking lot (directions in previous post) with a donation to B.A.R.K. rescue. You will receive a “Goodie Bag” from Stella with coupons, Scoopie mitt bag, training treat samples, ginger snaps for the little ones and ginger bone cookie for the bigger guys & gals. We’ve extended our Westfest Pooch Parade Raffle deadline with a chance to win a $50 Bark & Fitz gift certificate for this social gathering along with the parade participants. Raffle tickets are free with your donation.

I will be there with my camera taking portraits so if you would like some done for free, come out to the walk and we’ll take some shots afterwards. Some samples of my work can be seen here.

The walk will be very informal. It is a great thing for dogs to walk together as a pack and this is a great way to do it!

Please send us an email if you are going to make it so we can have a goodie bag ready for you! Also, if the walk is rained out, an email will be sent out early Sunday morning.

Additional walks also planned for Wednesday July 9th and 23rd at 7PM so mark your calendars!

A post will be published a couple of days before to remind everyone about each walk

NOTE: WALK RAINED OUT – POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 29th

I have had a couple of requests from readers to put together a group walk. I mentioned this to Lynne, the owner of Bark and Fitz and voila, we have a walk!

Stella, photographed by Sue Bird

Please join us for a walk and to celebrate Stella’s 2nd birthday! (one of Bark and Fitz’ mascot – pictured right) Participate in a 3K walk at the Experimental Farm’s Arboretum at 10AM, Sunday June 29nd.

For further information about some free goodies, how to confirm you are coming and directions to the Arboretum, please read more.
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Thomas, Paddington, Corduroy and I will be walking in the B.A.R.K. Walkathon coming up on Sunday, May 4th. This will be Paddington’s second walk for B.A.R.K. and Corduroy’s first ever charity walk!

If you cannot make it out, but still would like to donate, please click the donate button to the right to sponsor us in the walk. B.A.R.K. is a wonderful charity and we are happy to be able to contribute in a healthy and active way.

If you are attending the walk, look out for us in our Ottawa Dog Blog gear! We would love to meet you!

For more information about the walk, visit B.A.R.K.’s website.