Canine Good Citizen Testing Information    

The CGC Test is offered the first Saturday of every month at Bark Avenue Pet Supply. (Scheduling conflicts sometime arise) The test is given by an AKC certified evaluator.  Registration is required - sign up before April 1st at the store. Please contact our staff for more information.              

What is the purpose of the Canine Good Citizen Program?

The purpose of the CGC Program is ensure that our favorite companion, the dog, can be a respected member of the community because it has been trained to be well behaved in the home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs.

What is the Canine Good Citizen Test?

The test is noncompetitive and dogs are not required to perform with the same precision required in formal obedience.  To pass the CGC test, your dog must pass all 10 items of the test, which can be found on the American Kennel Club website  www.AKC.org     CGC Testing Information 

Who is invited?

All dogs, including purebreds and mixed breeds are embraced by and welcomed in the Canine Good Citizen program.

Age Requirements for Dogs:

There are no age limits for dogs taking the CGC test.  Dogs are welcome to participate in the CGC tests when they are old enough to have completed all vaccinations. However, the AKC does recommend that if the dog is tested as a puppy, it is important for the owner to have the dog re-tested as an adult.  This is because behavior and temperament can change over time.

As part of the “Optimizing Canine Health Series”, Bark Avenue Pet Supply will hold a seminar called –
PET ALLERGIES – AN EPIDEMIC?  Scratching, itchiness, skin issues, and sensitive stomachs are common
symptoms. Allergies are one of the “Top 10” reasons pets are taken to the vet’s office. For many pets
Spring is the start of allergy season!  Join us on the first day of Spring, on March 20, 2010 from
10:00 – 11:30 AM. Learn holistic and integrative approaches to dealing with canine allergies.

Healthy pets with a strong immune system should be able to eat a variety of foods and handle the
Arizona climate with ease. Then, why are so many animals chronically allergic? What is the real
cause of allergic sensitivity? What diet or environmental changes might make a difference? What happens
when steroids are prescribed? - Do steroids really help? What fundamental issues cause allergic responses
and why are they so hard to diagnose? Can all this, lead to major diseases such as cancer? This
educational seminar will shed light on these questions and more.

Randall Thomason will be the speaker. Thomason has spoken at the American Veterinary Medical Association
and American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association conferences. He had a syndicated national talk show
and is the former consulting biochemist for a major compounding pharmacy. He will share cutting edge
information on pet wellness and disease, commercial and raw diets, supplements, toxins, and more.

Please contact the Bark Avenue Pet Supply for reservations.

Sorry you missed our Ice Cream Social

We had Ice Cream for the People & "Sweet Spots" for the Dogs

 It was lots of fun and the dogs loved the SweetSpots !

Look at the photos below.

Nature's Variety is proud to introduce SweetSpots™, a new line of all natural frozen ice cream treats for dogs.  SweetSpots are guilt-free and healthy – 98% lactose-free, fortified with whey protein, and enriched with live active yogurt cultures.  It’s the ideal “ice cream treat for dogs!”

SweetSpots is much different than human ice cream – it is a frozen dessert made from low lactose dairy ingredients, moderate levels of natural sweeteners (like molasses and honey), and fortified with probiotics for better digestive health. SweetSpots comes in two delicious and nutritious flavors:  Sweet Potato & Molasses and Peanut Butter & Honey.

Seminar Speaker - Tom O'Leary  10AM to Noon

Rainbow Light, a leader in natural nutrition for 25 years,
recently introduced a line of organic, whole food
supplements for dogs -  Green Dog Naturals.
Tom O’Leary has been involved with the product development
of the canine supplements and will be at the store
to introduce Green Dog Naturals line to us. Their new product
Complete Calm has just arrived. O’Leary will discuss
how the supplements improve digestion, mobility, skin & coat
and overall wellbeing for just pennies per day.
 
Advanced Reservations are available Call 480-832-2510

Attendees will each have a chance to win the $100 gift basket.

     Seminar Speaker - Sherry Hall 10am to 2pm

     Experts agree that the ideal diet rotates forms,
     proteins and also incorporates raw foods. 
     Attend this informative seminar to learn more.

     Sherry Hall with Nature’s Variety will discuss the
     Rotation Diet and it benefits for your pets.
     Her presentation begins on the hour. Question & Answer Time. 
     Special Gift for all attendees.

     1:00 to 5:00 PM

     Specialist from Nature's Variety will provide
     information on the benefits of feeding raw diets.
     She will be happy to answer your questions and
     send you home with samples for you pet to try.

     10AM - 3PM

     Over 20 animal rescue groups will be on site
     with adorable cats and dogs of all
     shapes and sizes, waiting to melt your heart
     and have a second chance at life.
     All of the animals available for adoption
     are loveable, affordable, spayed/neutered,
     vaccinated, evaluated and ready to become
     the sweetest member of your family!

The Premium List is ready, for the November Fun Match. 

Click below (just above the word Photos) - 
          to view and print the Premium List.  

Copies are available in the store.

Mail Pre-Entries and checks to the match secretary by Nov. 4th.

      Santa Visits Bark Avenue Pet Supply     Dec. 5th     5-8 PM

      Photos with Santa        Trunk Show        Meet the Trainers

Trainer Stacey Larson teachs us how to avoid the stress, when company comes and the dog starts his front door behavior.  The class will focus on all the fundamentals of teaching you and your dog the how to stopping the jumping, barking and running out the door, as visitors arrive.  Pre-Registration in the store. Fee $10

Enhancing your Pet's Immune System Seminar    1:00 to 3:00PM

Learn  holistic and integrative approaches to dealing with Valley Fever and other diseases.

Randall Thomason most recently conducted a study of
Valley Fever in canines using natural supplementation
and is introducing a new product called
Desert DefenseTM for Dogs based upon the results. 
Thomason has spoken at the American Veterinary Medical
Association and American Holistic Veterinary Medical
Association conferences. He had a syndicated national
talk show and is the former consulting biochemist for
a major compounding pharmacy.

Randall Thomason is a nutritional biochemist with
30 years of experience consulting on animal health and
drug/nutraceutical design. He will be speaking on how
to build your pet's immune system plus holistic and
integrative approaches to dealing with Valley Fever
and other disease.

Please contact the Bark Avenue Pet Supply for reservations.

Raw Food Diets for Pets Seminar  -  10:00 AM to Noon

Our pets depend on us to make healthy choices about what they
eat. A healthy diet is one of the biggest factors in your pet’s
longevity, joint health, circulation and overall well being.
Bark Avenue Pet Supply in Mesa has worked with many customers
to find foods that are appropriate for the needs of their pets.
Recently, more and more customers are asking the staff at
Bark Avenue Pet Supply about feeding raw food diets.

In response to customer requests for more information,
Bark Avenue Pet Supply will present a seminar on the
Raw Food Diets for Pets at on Saturday, February 27, 2010
from 10:00AM – 12:00.  Dr. John M. Sparks, DVM will be the speaker.
He will share his personal knowledge about pet diets and how
after many years of research and veterinary practice, he has
become a proponent of raw food for pets.

Dr. John M. Sparks has managed the Nutrition Research Laboratory,
developing the NASA diets for the space program. Later he was
selected to do nutrition research for the Mark Morris Foundation,
developers of the Hills Prescription Diets for Pets. During these
years, he started two small animal practices. More recently,
he has developed and sold supplements for horses.

When his wife started began to look for a better diet for their
family dogs, Dr Sparks researched the options available. After
an exhausting investigation, they began feeding their four
Yorkshire Terriers a raw diet. The resulting changes in their
dogs were remarkable: skin and ear issues decreased, energy level
increased, much better hair and coats, smaller stools and more.

Dr. Sparks seminar on the Raw Food Diets for Pets will cover:
•   Health and nutrition overview of natural diets
•   Benefits of Raw Diets
•   Benefits of Bones
•   “All Life Stages” Explained
•   100% Complete and Balanced – What about Supplements?
•   Safety in Handling Raw Diets

Please call 480-832-2510 for information, reservations and directions.
Bark Avenue Pet Supply is located at 3109 E McKellips Rd. Mesa AZ.