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AKC Trial - Blue Ridge Agility Club-Fletcher, May 24-26

Dog agility is a beloved sport by dogs, their handlers, and spectators. Now you have an opportunity to watch American Kennel Club agility trials, free of charge, from 8 AM to 5 PM each day on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 24, 25, and 26. Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Agility Club, the event will be held at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher (across from the Asheville Regional Airport).

Watch as dogs and their handlers navigate obstacle courses, everything from platforms to weave poles to tunnels. It's an experience you won't want to miss (but please leave your own dog at home). Spectators are welcome at the trials and admission is free. Competition begins each day at 8:00 a.m. and continues throughout the day until approximately 5:00 p.m.  

All trials have a food vendor present as well as various vendors selling dog related items such as treats, leashes, beds, T-shirts and agility equipment. There is plenty of seating available to watch the action in both rings and all are held in covered arenas. There is no set time table and individual dog breeds do not run at a particular time, they run by dog height, so if you are looking to see an individual breed, the Blue Ridge Agility Club cannot provide a specific time to come.

For additional information about the trials and agility in general, visit the Blue Ridge Agility Club's website: http://blueridgeagility.com/

Photo: Blue Ridge Agility Club

Free Fearful Dog Session-Asheville, May 25

Pet Behavior Aid will hold a free information session, "Be Brave!," for owners of fearful dogs on Saturday, May 25, from 1 to 3 PM. The session will be held at Patton Avenue Pet Company, 1388 Patton Avenue, Asheville. Humans only, please.

Topics include how to help your dog gain confidence, learning how to understand signs of anxiety and when to step in, how to prevent fear from becoming aggression, and fundamental techniques to help your "wallflower" blossom. 

For more information, visit www.petbehavioraid.org or call (828) 707-0644. This session is sponsored by Pet Behavior Aid, an organization dedicated to to increasing the retention of companion animals in their homes in Western North Carolina.

Photo credit: Image: Stuart Miles / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

POOCH PATHS Update - Fletcher Now Has a Dog Park

Several years ago, Carolina Mountain Dog covered Fletcher Community Park (off Howard Gap Road and Hendersonville Road in Fletcher, NC) as an ideal "Pooch Path." The park features flat, paved and very walkable trails that run through the park and beyond to a lovely greenway, behind the park. Bordering the park is also Cane Creek, accessible from a crushed stone path, where dogs can splash around and get a cold drink.

Now, Fletcher Community Park is an even better doggie destination. The park has added the new Morris Broadband Dog Park, which consists of two separate large fenced in areas, one for small dogs and one for large dogs, where your pet can roam off-leash. The Dog Park can be accessed off the main trail that circles the park. 

Here's a tip to add an extra dimension to your visit. Go to the Blue Sky Cafe on Hendersonville Road (a minute away from the corner of Hendersonville and Howard Gap Roads) and take out one of their scrumptious wraps, salads or sandwiches and then picnic at one of the numerous tables set up around the park. It's a great way to get your dog out for a walk and enjoy lunch or dinner at the same time!

Full Moon Farm "Howl In" - Black Mountain, May 25

Full Moon Farm is an organization dedicated to the well being of the wolfdog (wolf-dog hybrid). Situated on 17 beautiful mountain acres in Black Mountain, NC, the sactuary operates as a not-for-profit organization for abused and refused wolfdogs who find themselves in need of love, shelter, and care through no fault of their own. Full Moon Farm provides a safe haven for animals that cannot be placed into homes for the rest of their lives. 

You have the opportunity to visit this unique farm during the Full Moon Farm Howl-In on Saturday, May 25th. Tours of the Farm begin at 3:00 PM.  Potluck supper begins at 5:00 PM.  A $5 donation includes main dish and water/soft drinks. Bring a side dish and join the fun!

For information and directions, call (828) 664-9818 or email info@fullmoonfarm.org (Please note: On the day of the event, it is best to call, as the email account will be unmonitored).

Image: Full Moon Farm

Charlotte Pet Expo - May 18

The Charlotte Pet Expo will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Park Expo Center in Charlotte. Along with over 100 exhibitors, the expo will feature:

 

• Prize giveaways for people and pets
• Dozens of rescue groups and a mega-adoption event
• Discounted vaccinations, microchipping and heartworm and flea preventatives
• Free nail trims
• Agility demonstrations
• Obedience demonstrations
• Author readings and book signings
• The latest pet products
• Live entertainment, and more

Pets are welcome. Admission is free; parking is $7. For more information visit http://charlottepetexpo.com .