Doggie Love: Shih Tzu Seminar for a Cause and Dog Grooming Tips (pics+grooming video)

Right after our Earth Run 2011 (see separate entry), we went straight to Mercato Centrale to participate in the Doggie Love: Shih Tzu Seminar for a Cause.

  

Ensure Trivia sponsored by Ensure

The FREE seminar covered several topics such as:

1. Breed standard (power point presentation with trivia) (9:00 -11:00 a.m.)



2. Basic dog show system (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)


3. Daily maintenance grooming (12:30 p.m. -  1:30 p.m.)


4. Health and nutrition (Q&A format)  (1:30 p.m. -  2:00 p.m.) 

Shih Tzu Trivia with Prizes

Kurt's prize compliments of Doggies' Choice.  Thank you!

My prize sponsored by Mysassypuppy.com.  Thanks!

The hosts Wendell and Ardy were very entertaining so despite our lack of sleep from our early morning run, we didn't doze off.=)  I also loved the way the breed history and standards were presented.  I was able to understand more about the Shih Tzu breed.  Even though Kurt has been a Shih Tzu owner and lover since he was 7 years old, he admitted that he didn't know some of the facts too.

Representatives from SAWS and We Dogs

At the same time, the organizers were accepting donations in kind (at least 1 Kg worth of dog or cat food) to be donated to SAWS (Strike Animal Welfare Society) in Cavite.  Another beneficiary is "We Dogs".  

The substantial part of the seminar was the dog grooming.  Let's start from the basics...

Here are the dog grooming tools you should have for your shih tzu:

• pin brush



• small Sanrio bands


• tail comb


• metal comb


• band cutter (sorry I forgot the name)


• conditioner spray (for moisture)

Grooming Tools

Best in Show 2011 Model Dog "Taka"

Top Knot (Model Dog: Tara)

Here are the live video demonstration by Orion Kennel on their Champion bitch Tara (other videos to follow)

There were so many cute attendees.  Look!=) 

Owners and their pets

Thank you Royal Canin for the giveaways=)

A big thanks also to Mercanto Centrale, the hosts, Silk Creations,Doggies' Choice, MySassyPuppy.com,Pet Express,Good Dog Magazine and Auntie May's

Hobbes and Landes Pet Club: “TRIP TO THE VET”

          As pet lovers, we usually attend Hobbes and Landes Pet Club Activities whenever we can.  It is  a free activity open to anyone who wants to listen to experts who share their knowledge about various topics.   There are freebies and games where you can win prizes for your pets.  It is also a good opportunity to socialize our dogs with both humans and other dogs.  

If you are free this Easter Sunday,  you can use this chance to celebrate with your pets.  (Tip: You could also attend the 6 p.m. Sunday mass at Bonifacio Highstreet along with your pets) The topic "Trip to the Vet" is interesting and essential to any pet owner.  Here are the details taken from the Hobbes and Landes Website: 

When: April 24, 2011 (Sunday)

Where: Tent beside Hobbes and Landes, Bonifacio High Street

Time: 3:00-5:00pm (Registration starts at 2:30 pm)

What to Expect:

-What’s Hot and New at Hobbes and Landes’ Petropolis section

-Pet Games (Ice Breaker)

-Get to know your Pet Veterinarian(s)

-Common ailments and first-aid remedies that pet owners can do at home

-Let’s talk about vaccination

-Free vet consultations from invited Vet Clinics

-Take home freebies and get to know other pet owners


Update:  We arrived at the venue around 4 p.m. but the event was already over...T_T