Adventure 7: Makita and Patches Spreading the word about WAG!Fest

Woof Woof Everyone!  Ed here.

Only three more days until the 2012 WAG!Fest.  Who's getting ready?  I know Sammie and I have been busy securing exhibits and demonstrations.  So far we have Earthborn Holistic Pet Foods, Grandview Animal Clinic, AMP Art Work, Buckeye DockDogs, Southern Ohio Flying K9's, and much, much more.

Since Sammie and I have been so busy, we decided to be brave and let the interns loose.

So this week's blog is by Makita and Patches, and their job to show our readers how to prepare for WAG!Fest and then spread the word about it.

Hi!! I'm Patches and this is Makita.  We have three key rules to remember when at WAG!Fest.

Number 1:  RUN DON'T WALK

Listen pups.  If you want to get the most out of your WAG!Fest experience, then you've got to make sure you see as many exhibits and demonstrations as possible.  So like I said, RUN DON'T WALK!

Makita, here.  My number one suggestion is to primp.  That's right ladies, get your nails done, just like I did by Michelle Starr at Hilliard Pet Salon, a WAG!Fest exhibitor.

You never know who you'll meet, so be ready.

Lastly and most importantly, stay hydrated!

Patches and I have been super busy spreading the word about WAG!Fest.  Just like telling this nice worker, Heather, at Pets Supplies Plus in Lancaster, Ohio.

One more thing!  Don't you forget to be at the 2012 WAG!Fest, August 25th starting at 10AM at the Darby Bend Lakes Area in the Prairie Oaks Metro Park.

See you all there!

Ed and Sammie Adventure 6: Kibble & Bits about Columbus, Part 2

Hey everyone!  Mac is back!  Glad you came back to see the rest of my favorite spots in Columbus.  Let’s get wagging! 

Whoa!  This Christopher Columbus dude is HUGE!!!!  He's in front of Columbus city hall, and his ship, the Santa Maria is next to him on the river, but I think it would sink if he stepped on it!

At the Battelle Riverfront Park, right near the Santa Maria ship on the Scioto River, is a kids' sculpture garden.  All the statues are just the right height for dogs and kids.  My favorite is this Egyptian hound that I think sort of looks like me.  I guess people and dogs have liked each other for a few thousand years!

One summer night my people and I took a picnic to the grounds of the Franklin Park Conservatory and I found this yoga garden tucked away by the new community garden. Don't try to drink the fountain water though.  Yuck. Tasted weird.   My people said they might take up yoga just to hang out here.  But I know they were just yanking my chain.

I'm a lucky dog. My people like to go all over Columbus so I get to see all the cool stuff going on in our city.  I need lots of exercise every day, so it works out for everybody. But man am I pooped when I get home.  I like their bed, even though I've got one on the floor right next to them. 

Have fun out there!

Well I hope you enjoy my guest blog!  Be sure to leave a comment about your favorite spots in Columbus.  I hope to see you all at WAG!Fest this year on August 25 at 10am at Darby Bend Lakes Area in the Prairie Oaks Metro Park. 
– Mac the Border Collie.  

Ed and Sammie Adventure 6: Kibble & Bits about Columbus, Part 1

Hey everyone!  Ed here.  This week and next week we have guest blogger Mac.  Mac loves Columbus, Ohio and asked if he could share his favorite spots on our blog.  Sammie and I are so busy getting ready for WAG!Fest, August 25, we said, “Howl Yes!”  Hope you enjoy! 

Mac at Agility Park

Hey there! I'm Mac, a border collie who lives with two people in Pickerington.  They take me to a dog park in Gahanna that has a huge big dog area, a small dog area under shady trees, and the best part...dog agility equipment!  Here's me on the ramp - my favorite (the tunnel is fun too).

It's a good workout, although I get a little over excited when I'm running the course. I always forget the second jump.  Pizzuro Park is hard to find the first time, so here's a link so your people know how to get there.  http://www.gahanna.gov/departments/parks/communityParks.aspx

Mac on State Seal

Now that the new Scioto Audubon Metro Park is open, we park at the Whittier Peninsula part of the park, go over the wetland boardwalk by the Nature Center, then walk along the Scioto River, past the fancy Miranova condo tower, through Bicentennial Park and up the new Scioto Mile.  We go back along High Street to see what's going on at the State House, then on to Columbus Commons before heading back to Scioto Audubon park.  Here's me sitting on the Seal of the State of Ohio in front of the State House.  

If you're going on this walk, have your people bring water for you, even when it's cool. It's a good, long walk.

Mac on Main Street Bridge

I love this new Main Street Bridge with its gigantic dog and people crossing deck. Best time is sunset when your people take a break on a bench to check out the downtown view, and I get to check out the other dogs that walk by.

Next week I’ll show you Christopher Columbus Statue, Pharoah Hound and how to relax after a long day.  Ed and Sammie want me to remind you to join us for the 2012 WAG!Fest, August 25th at the Darby Bend Lakes Area in the Prairie Oaks Merto Park at 10AM.  

To be continued. –Mac the Border Collie. 

Adventure 5: Ed and Sammie, Canine Rivalry

Ed and I prepare for WAG!Fest a number of different ways.  That said, our competitive side comes out every so often.  We sniffed around the idea of settling it once and for all at the Top Dog Contest on the Take a Bow Wow stage in the most Talented category, but decided it would be best to settle it one-on-one.

Anticipation was high. Simple as a setter sighting a bird, our task was determined:  Both of us had two months to find the most interesting item from nature, specifically in the Hocking Hills.

Ed’s April Extravaganza:

Ed here.  I decided the early dog gets the bone.  I searched as soon as the sun rose and watched the dog-gone days go by.  Then, out on a hike one day,  I found them -- Morel Mushrooms.  Multiple morel mushrooms!  My BFF Tim was so excited, he couldn’t wait to get home and fry them up for dinner.  I made sure we got this picture though -- proof of my rare and yummy find. 

Sammie’s Searchable May:

When Ed told me of his fine discovery, I knew I had to bark up my game.  I imagined the blood hound in me coming out, and kept my nose to the ground.  Then, on a hike with my BFF, there they were!  Beautiful, Yellow Lady Slippers!  I knew there wouldn’t be a better find than this.  I had my BFF Mike take pictures from every angle, then gave him a little warning bark reminding him not to pick the flowers, because they are so rare.

Now we can’t decide who had the better find.  Let us know what you think by leaving us a comment.  What sort of treasures do you find when you’re out in nature with your BFF? Please, share your stories with us!     

While searching for our treasures, we both found ourselves thinking of all the exciting discoveries at this year’s WAG!Fest.  We are having trouble planning the day just trying to see it all!  Buckeye Dock Dogs, Top Dog Contests, Water Bark Beach, Meet the Breed Pavilion and much, much more.  How will we fit it all in?