Happy St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Ahsoka.

Happy Halloween

It's a Star Wars Halloween!

Darth Caravaggio and Yoda Devo.

Cosplay R2B2 (for bunny) and C3PO cat.

We love Star Wars!!!

Bark in the Park Event

Bark in the Park T-shirt.

Bark in the Park Event to benefit Maui Humane Society:

Location, Registration and Start Times

Bark in the Park will be held at the Keopuolani Park in Kahului on Saturday, October 24th, at 9am.

Registration Information: You can register for Bark in the Park and set up your fundraising page here:

Bark in the Park 2015

Type		Price
Participant - 1.5 Mile (One loop) Run/Walk		$35
Participant - 5K (Two loops, 3 Miles) Run/Walk		$35
Virtual Participant - Walk/Run from your location		$35
Keiki - 12 and under		$20

Pre-Race packet pick up will be held at the Maui Humane Society Shelter at 1350 Mehameha Loop in Puunene on Friday, October 23rd from 1pm-3pm.  Online registration will close on Wednesday, October 21st at 11:55PM, but day of registration will be held at the marked registration table in Keopuolani Park from Starting at 7:30am.   Day of packet pick up will also take place at the registration table beginning at 7:30am.

Event Times: Run and walk waves begin at 9am.  The Pet Expo will start at 8am and run until 12 noon.  

Run/Walk Start Times:  Runners and walkers participating in one 1.5 Mile loop will start at 9am.  Runners and walkers participating in the 5K will start at 9:30am.

The Course: Walkway/path along Keopuolani Pkwy.  

Arrival: Registration and packet pick up begin at 7:30am.  If you are unable to pre-register or pick up your packet before the morning of the 24th, it is recommended that you arrive no later than 8am.

Parking:  The park can be accessed by Kanaloa Avenue.  and there are two parking lots on Keopuolani Parkway.  Volunteers will be onsite to direct you.

Awards:  10am
1st-3rd 1.5 Mile Finishers
1st-3rd 5K Finishers

Contests open to all participants:  10:30am
Best Costume
Pet/Owner Look Alike 

Pet Expo:
Stop by the pet expo from 8am-12 noon and check out the cool pet friendly products, services and businesses Maui has to offer.  Such Good Dogs will be there.  Please come check us out!

Maui Dog Agility:  Will be onsite performing demonstrations starting at 10:30am.  

Food and Beverage: will be available for purchase from Tutu's Shave Ice.  Water stops will also be available.

Dog Birthday Party

Who says your dog can't have a birthday party too?
Our dogs were invited to their cousin's birthday party, and we were very excited to go.
There were party hats, games with tennis balls, and even cake made just for dogs.

Break out the party hats.

Caravaggio and his cousin Jasmine waiting for dog cake.

Breed of the Month--Kerry Blue Terrier

Kerry Blue Terrier


Color:  Any shade of gray-blue, may have black  points or small white markings.
Height:  Males:  18-19.5 inches/  Females:  17.5-19 inches
Weight:  Males:  33-40 lbs/  Females:  less
Life Span:  12-15 years

Breed Health Concerns:  Eye problems, ear infections, patellar lunation, skin problems, hypothyroidism, and cerebellar abiotrophy.

Coat:  Dense, soft, wavy, silky single coat.
Country of Origin:  Ireland

Visit the American Kennel Club for breed standard and more information.

The origins of this breed are somewhat unknown, but the Kerry Blue Terrier has been in Ireland for at least the last 100 years.  The Kerry has been used to watch over their families, hunt, guard property, kill vermin, and tend stock.

The Kerry Blue Terrier is confident, feisty, and intelligent, which can lead to a territorial breed.  It is important to properly socialize the Kerry.  The Kerry can be a rough playmate, and should be closely monitored with other dogs.

For me and my personal dog taste, I am not a huge fan of the Kerry Blue Terrier.  That does not mean that can not make a wonderful pet for you and your family.  My experience with this breed has noted an excess of energy and stubbornness.

Exercise:
The Kerry Blue Terrier is a very high energy breed and needs a lot of daily mental and physical stimulation.  The Kerry is very intelligent and will find fun in any game you could want to play with him.  The Kerry enjoys being outside.

Grooming:
Show Kerrys need professional grooming.  The average pet Kerry will also need to be taken to a professional groomer about every 6-8 weeks. Their coats shed very little and make great pets for people with allergies.  Occasional bathing of the breed is sufficient.  Extra care must be taken to make sure the eyes stay clean and free from infection.

Training:
The Kerry Blue Terrier require firm training that also keeps the dog interested.  Focused, short training sessions are best for the Kerry.  It is very important to socialize this breed as a puppy and throughout life to keep him from becoming too territorial.

Halloween

Everyone needs a cool costume for Halloween...why not your dog too?