Next meeting is this coming Monday evening, August 13, at 7 P.M.

The meeting will be held at Carole’s house, same place as the last meeting. If anyone needs directions call or e-mail me, and I will try to direct you.

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We have some fun things planned.

Jim is going to bring Rerun, he’s a Champion show Boston and we will compare him and Carole’s girl Tipper, who is not a show Boston, but she’s still a  Champion in her own way. 

Carole will be telling us what she knows about Seizures.

Hopefully we will have a few more new members come in.

We will also be voting in Officers at this  next meeting.

We will try to go over the Constitution and By-Laws, we have to do this for AKC.

We will also have some refreshments for everyone.

I’m sure there will be more things, too.

So, hope everyone makes it to the meeting, looking forward to talking with you.

When August air temperatures reach the body temperature of a dog (about 101 degrees) heat stroke can occur (especially in short-nosed dogs).  Pups cool themselves mainly through panting, which is not very efficient.  Make sure yours doesn't run too much in the heat of the day and that he has plenty of water, shade and shelter.

Soothe an insect bite with a paste of baking soda and water.

Pups can get sunburned just like us, so apply sunscreen on exposed skin (like his nose and belly) - his fur protects the rest of him.

People in the sunny Southwest have the most dogs in America per capita.

If your pup is frightened of thunder during a summer storm, instead of comforting him (which would be your first instinct and just reinforces the fearful behavior), distract him with a game of fetch or a special treat.  Or play music so that the thunder won't be booming in between silence, which makes the sound more frightening.

My Dog Skip is a wonderful, touching summer video rental that will make you fall in love with Jack Russells, even thou they can’t match a Boston Terrier.