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The Genius Dog Challenge is an international competition originating in Hungary that aims to test six of the world's smartest dogs. The combination contest/scientific experiment will be streamed live every Wednesday at 1 PM Eastern time until December 16 on Facebook and YouTube.

In the first stage of the contest, dogs will have one week to learn the names of six toys. In the second stage, dogs will have one week to learn the names of twelve toys. Six dogs have already been chosen to take the challenge.

Check out all the details here: http://geniusdogchallenge.com/

Join Blue Ridge Humane Society online through November 21 for their 70th Birthday Silent Auction! Chock-full of all kinds of great things, this is the purr-fect opportunity to get a leg up on holiday gifts for loved ones, your pet, or yourself! 

You'll find great items to bid on -- trips, gift cards, jewelry, amazing pet packages, and more to tickle your fancy and raise funds to support the work of Blue Ridge Humane Society into the next year.

Bidding ends November 21 at 9 pm, so check out the Silent Auction here:
https://blueridgehumane.rallyup.com/brhs-birthday-auction

Wagbar combines the best of both worlds for dogs and humans with a goal to enrich the lives of dogs and people everywhere and bring the dog community together by reinventing the dog park. The unique concept integrates an outdoor interactive 25,000 square foot off-leash dog park with a bar (age 21+). Wagbar offers a thoughtful selection of food and beverages that will satisfy any taste.  The outdoor design of Wagbar is ideal for social distancing to keep everyone safe. Wagbar hosts a variety of events year round from dog adoptions to group dog trainings, live music, holiday themed party’s and more. 

Wagbar is open daily from 8 AM to 11 PM at 320 Merrimon Avenue, Weaverville, NC 28787. Please observe the following rules:

• Ages 21 and up only. Credit/debit cards only (no cash)
• Please check in at the bar after entering
• Dogs must be a minimum of 8 months old and spayed/neutered
• Dogs must be up-to-date on rabies, distemper and bordetella vaccinations. Electronic or paper documentation must be provided after initial check-in.
• Maximum of 2 dogs per human.
• Day passes, monthly and annual memberships are available.

For more information visit https://www.wagbar.com/

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Ever watch your dog sleep? Ever notice that your dog's sleeping position changes now and then? Well according to dog behavior experts, each sleeping position means something a little bit different. For example, dogs who sleep on their side with their legs extended feel safe, relaxed and are at a comfortable temperature. On the other hand, dogs who sleep all curled up with their limbs tucked in want to protect themselves and preserve body heat.

Ready to learn more about your dog's sleeping positions? Check out this cute infographic of ten sleeping positions and what they mean, courtesy of Casper.