Regional Summits 13-19 April 2011

People in the companion animal industry are talking about change ... and you are invited to join the conversations!  

At a cost of just $150 per day, per delegate, the Associate Regional Summits for Urban Animal Strategies are a cost-efficient way to connect  to your community and participate in on-going discussions that are  impacting the companion animal industry, pets, and people in your region and across the nation.

Join us as for any one of four full-day programs focused on 'animal homing in our communities' ...

You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks!

PetLynx Corporation's Industry Partners ....

Iams and the Canadian Kennel Club Kick-Off Third Annual Rdog Week
 

TORONTO /CNW/ - The day goes to the dogs as Iams, in support of the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), celebrates Rdogs - Responsible Dog Owner Groups - across the country. Starting September 27, dog owners from coast-to-coast are invited to discover the joys and responsibilities of being a pet parent during the week long campaign aimed at educating Canadians on being responsible dog owners and raising awareness about the role canine companions play in our communities.

Toronto Gets 29 New Dog Parks

Good news for dog lovers in Toronto! After more than two years of extensive reviews, in late January 2010, City Council approved the addition of 29 new green spaces where Fido can run off-leash. The review of dog parks is a result of Council's adoption of a new 'People, Dogs and Parks Off-Leash Policy' -- which was formed to deal with growing conflict between dog owners and other park users.

But the addition of the new off-leash parks doesn't come without controversy. Some now popular dog parks are still under scrutiny and many dog owners are barking mad!

At issue in many parks is "dog space" versus "environmental preservation." Dog owners want their pets to run free and socialize, while environmentalists are seeking to protect the parks flora and fauna.

Learn more about this issue by checking out Toronto Unleashed, an advocacy group for Toronto dog owners. Read the full story from the Toronto Star.