Calling All Dogs for Mural

If you are in Prospect Lefferts Gardens and have a dog, you might want to participate in "Doggywood."

Dog mural coming to Lincoln Road

PLG Arts is working on transforming the "temporary" construction fences on Lincoln Road into a mural celebrating the diversity of the neighborhood. While it's a neat idea, I've been hoping they'd do something more interesting than generic nods to diversity—y'know, like a painted replica of the glass tower building. Or life-size paintings of real estate offices.

Still, I'm glad to see that someone on the planning team has the right idea—a section of the mural will exclusively feature neighborhood dogs. In fact, if you'd like to get your dog up there, you can send a photo along with a brief description of "what makes your dog special" to thedoggywood@gmail.com. Fifteen winners will be selected via an online vote starting on August 23, followed by a painted portrait by local artist Susan Berkowitz.

The final work, "Doggywood" will reside on a panel 7' x 8' feet, part of the PLG Community Mural Project on Lincoln Road near the Prospect Park Station, and will be revealed during an event on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2009.

Freestyle Comes to Brooklyn

You've seen Canine Freestyle routines on YouTube. The combination training, teamwork & music in a dance-like performance with your dog always looked like fun. But you never knew how to get involved. Well, you're in luck!!

One of the FIDO members has been involved in Canine Freestyle for several years and is looking to start a club here in Brooklyn! Roni Henning & Willow love this competitive dog sport and if you think you would too, send an e-mail to roniprint@aol.com.

If you haven't seen this video, check out Carolyn & Rookie in this amazing performance of "You're the One That I Want." This could be you!

Is Your Dog Your Best Man? Maid of Honor?

Are you thinking about having your dog in your wedding party like this couple in England? Call me to help brush up on his/her aisle walking skills!

Groom picks dog as his best man


A groom stunned guests by having man's best friend as his best man.

David Harding, 32, picked his pet springer spaniel Frank because he did not want to offend his friends by choosing between them.

He dressed his 18 month-old 'best mate' in a tuxedo collar and hat.

'My friends were quite surprised,' said Mr Harding.

He married wife Michelle, 32, at a church in Northam, Devon.

Michelle said: "Frank is a big part of our family and we wanted to 'include him in our wedding.

"Before the wedding we took him to the church to make sure he was alright there and asked the reverend who said he didn't mind at all - I even noticed he had put a dog bowl out.

"He was as good as gold on the day, super quiet, he way wonderful."

A Snuggie... For Dogs!!!

AhhhhhHahahahahaha!!!

Best View in Brooklyn: Dog Training Opportunity in the Park

Thanks to some of the Sunset Park Training Seminar participants who wrote lovely comments about Doggie Academy here:
Best View in Brooklyn: Dog Training Opportunity in the Park

Doggie Academy Blog Has a New Home

The Doggie Academy blog has moved! The new address is blog.doggieacademy.com.

No worries, if you go to the old address you will be re-directed.