Victoria Stilwell to be at Second Annual Fido Fest!

Victoria Stilwell the host of It's Me or the Dog on the Animal Planet will be in Rochester on Sunday June 19th at Boom Towne to kick off Fido Fest. Tickets to her seminar are $65 for general admission and $150 for a VIP ticket which includes a meet and greet with Victoria.

This is the second annual Fido Fest at Boom Towne. Last year's Fido Fest showcased many local rescue organizations such as Lollypop Farm, Big Dogs Big Hearts, All American Dachshund Rescue, and Happy Tails. Last years entertainment included a costume contest, a flyball demonstration, live music, door prizes, food,  and many pet supplies vendors.

Flyball at Boom Towne

I was able to get a good shot of Peanut during flyball practice at Boom Towne. In this video she is practicing jumping with the other dogs. This was her first time doing this specific warm up but she did really well. Normally she jumps alone, this technique is used to get her used to what a tournament would be like. She always has so much fun at flyball, it is a great way to burn off some of her energy. We practice with a great group of people and dogs.

Dog Training at Lollypop Farm

Taking training classes with your dog is a great way to increase your bond and understanding of each other. Lollypop Farm in Fairport offers a wonderful selection of training classes from basic training to agility. Peanut has taken Tween Puppy Head Start class and Adolescent Puppy at Lollypop. Peanut is extremely smart and really enjoys going to these classes. I always learn a lot from them too. Bailey has taken Bravery Boost at Lollypop. I don't know why we just think we know how to train our dogs with out any help from classes or books. One of the top reasons dogs end up in shelters is because they aren't trained properly. Peanut and I just signed up for Really Reliable Recall, this is a very important skill for your dog to have especially if she is as fast as Peanut!

Surge of Pit Bull Problems in Roc

Lately there has been a surge of news stories in Rochester about pit bulls. It is really discouraging to see the stories in which these dogs are being abused, used for fighting or have hurt someone. It is important that people understand these dogs are not naturally aggressive. They are being bread and raised by their owners for these traits. It is also important in instances when someone gets hurt to think of the entire situation. Was the dog provoked, or frighted.

The story about the two pitbulls left for dead is extremely sad. Thank goodness our community has places like Lollypop Farm to take care of these mistreated animals. The pit bulls that were left in the dumpster are going to be featured on the Lollypop Farm Telethon at Eastview Mall.