Monday, August 30, 2010
Today, we will review some of the most common triggers for dog aggression. If your dog is aggressive or reactive when exposed to any of these environmental triggers, you will want to consult with a qualified, experienced behavior professional in your area who employs dog-friendly, scientifically valid behavior modification techniques.
To continue reading this article, go to http://www.dogster.com/articles/Some-Common-Triggers-For-Dog-Aggression-225
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Thursday, August 19, 2010
The following is a loose schedule of events for the Great Danes of Summer. We’re looking forward to a wonderful day!
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Thursday, August 05, 2010
Who are we?
The Portland Great Dane Community is a non-profit group dedicated to information sharing, information, and the fancy of the Great Dane breed. We are collectively owners of pet dogs, show dogs, and performance dogs. Our efforts include educational seminars, training information, health information, and an online website and forum whereby members and potential owners can communicate. The group is also supportive of Great Dane rescue efforts.
What is our purpose?
The following are the objectives for which this organization has been organized:
- To be advocates of responsible Great Dane ownership
- To serve as a local educational resource on Great Dane ownership
- To remain actively in contact with and developing relationships with local Dane rescues
- To collect and administer membership fees and other funds donated for the enhancement of the off-leash dog
exercise areas, emergency medical assistance for members, rescue support, and instructional events for members
enabling responsible Great Dane ownership.
How can you help?
As a non-profit group, PDX Danes is always looking for areas to expand its reach. In the past, member funds have supported local rescue efforts. You can help by donating products, services, or money. Products or services will be used for raffle at our annual Great Danes of Summer. This event has attracted the attention of local media personality, Drew Carney, in the past and is always well-attended by members and those who are Dane-curious.
When is Great Danes of Summer?
Our 4th Annual Great Danes of Summer will be held Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Wilsonville’s Memorial Park Forest Shelter. This will be an all day event where members, non-members, and the general public are invited to “meet the breed,” learn, share, and get to know one another. Vendors are invited and space is being offered at no charge.
What do you get?
Free advertising! We will gladly post your website and/or contact information on our website
(E.g.: http://pdxdanes.com/content/forums/viewthread/336/ ). You also get a tax deduction for your donation to our group. Our heartfelt thanks—PDX Danes could not continue to do the good things it does without support like yours. Thank you.
Portland Great Dane Community
PO Box 944, Wilsonville, OR 97070-0944
W: http://www.pdxdanes.com
E: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Reg. # 663145-93
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Monday, May 24, 2010
[Monday, May 24, 2010]
With Great Danes set to take center stage in the release of “Marmaduke,” the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and the Great Dane Club of America would like to remind moviegoers about the importance of making wise, educated decisions when it comes to adding a dog to the home.
“The Great Dane Club of America hopes that anyone who sees this movie and becomes interested in having a Great Dane as a pet does their research to make sure it’s the right breed for their lifestyle,” said Dave Miller, President of the Great Dane Club of America. “Everything is bigger when you own a Great Dane. They eat a lot of food and take up a lot of space in your home and car. We recommend that families meet several full grown adult Great Danes to make sure they understand how large this breed really is.”
The movie, distributed by Twentieth Century Fox, follows the story of “Marmaduke,” a loveable, accident-prone Great Dane whose family moves from a small town in Kansas to the big city of Los Angeles. Great Danes have gentle and loving dispositions. Adults are calm and well-behaved when in the house but puppies can be more clumsy and rambunctious. Great Danes are quick learners, but they need early obedience training because of their size and strength.
Great Danes have been around for centuries, and have played an important role in pop culture and our lives throughout the years. Here are a few fun facts from the AKC:
•Marmaduke isn’t the only famous Great Dane. Astro from the beloved cartoon “The Jetsons” and Scooby Doo himself are both Great Danes.
•The breed’s most recent claim to fame comes from Giant George, a blue Great Dane from Arizona. Weighing in at 245 lbs. and measuring 7’3” from his nose to the end of his tail, The Guinness Book of World Records named Giant George the world’s tallest dog ever.
•A member of the Working Group, the Great Dane is the 21st most popular breed in the United States, according to the 2009 American Kennel Club registration statistics (http://www.akc.org/reg/dogreg_stats.cfm).
•The Great Dane’s name is the English translation of the breed name in French: grand Danois, meaning “big Danish.”
•The Great Dane is a very old breed, cultivated as a distinct type for probably 400 years, if not longer.
•The breed was originally developed by the Germans to hunt boar, a ferocious animal. When no longer used for hunting, the breed changed to one of a companion and estate guard dog.
For those looking to add a Great Dane to their home, AKC recommends that potential dog owners contact the Great Dane Club of America to obtain information about responsible breeders in their area.
For more information about getting a dog from a responsible breeder visit: http://www.akc.org/puppybuyerinfo/
For more information about the breed and the Great Dane Club of America visit: http://www.gdca.org/, or if you are in the New York City area, meet Great Dane experts in person at Meet the Breeds on October 16th and 17th at the Jacob Javitz Center. Visit http://www.meetthebreeds.com for more details.
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Attention all PDX Daners!
We have been invited to participate in the 3rd Annual Orchards Neighborhood Car and Motorcycle Show. Our goal at this event is simple: Educate car show goers. You just never know who you’re going to meet where who might express an interest in a Great Dane. With the feature film, Marmaduke, on its way out June 4, the timing could not be better.
The board will be meeting to put together all of the materials we’ll have on hand. All you have to do is to show up for part or all of the day to talk to people. That’s it. Very simple.
Please check your calendars for Saturday, June 5 and RSVP to Kennedy (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) or Jenny (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) as soon as possible.
DETAILS
Date: 6/5/2010
Time: 11am - 5pm
Location: Pro Caliber 10703 NE 4th Plain Road, Vancouver
Thank you!!!!
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