Schutzhund - Spring Trials
Trial season is upon us and, this week, I've decided to feature the dog sport of Schutzhund and share the calendar of upcoming competitions in the Bay Area. The eye-catching photography, courtesy of BJ Spanos*, captures the spirit of the sport...
Vote for SpoiledBitch - please:-)
I came home Friday night to some exciting and surprising news: SpoiledBitch has been nominated as "Best Dog Blog" in this year's Beast of the Bay Awards! It's thanks to you that SB is on the ballot. If you've got a moment, I'd be thrilled for you to cast...
Stress Relief
This week’s newsletter gives some practical tips for helping our dogs cope with stress…and in the midst of holiday season – as we are jam packed with festivities, shopping, and merry making – it’s as good a time as anyto pay attention to the stress levels...
The Rex Center
This week we’re showcasing one of the most unique, all encompassing, sports club and spa for dogs in the Bay Area: The Rex Center. We’ve gotten a special discount especially for SpoiledBitch readers! Read below for details...
July 4th Tips
It's Independence Day on Monday, and as I always relate fireworks to scared dogs, I'm sharing 10 Tips for a "Safe & Sane" July 4th weekend compiled by the San Francisco SPCA. Who doesn't need a reminder every now and again? Next, a must...
Summer Animal Camps for Kids
Some of the great memories I have from childhood are summers spent amongst animals. My mom and dad indulged me in my love of creatures great and small. I can remember way back when learning exercises in patience and trust. Gaining the...
Preventing Dog Bites
Last week was National Dog Bite Prevention Week. I discovered some great tips, advice and communication tools that are worthy of sharing -- including an illustrated poster that you can download for free. I recommend it for everyone: parents, dog...
Dog Show, Drag Show & Kiddos
This Saturday you're in for a treat. It's an urban festival that's equal parts dog show, drag show, and kiddo extravaganza: McKinley Elementary School's 4th annual "DogFest". The fundraising event is headlined by local celebrities and...
K9 Veterans Day
This Sunday, March 13th marks the 69th birthday of the United States K9 Corp. Unofficially, it's known as "K9 Veterans Day"- a national effort to annually honor all war dogs - from Border Patrol K9s to Bomb Detection K9s to the Therapy Dogs that...
Federal plan bans, leashes dogs
Over the past few weeks, I've been sharing news stories on Facebook about the impending ruling on dog laws in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). Because its outcome will have a great and lasting impact on San Francisco's dog...
Lounge, Watch, Read.
Welcome 2011! I don't know about you, but I'm just getting back into the swing of things. It's a slow reintroduction into post-holiday life, but I'm okay with that. So with this in mind, I'm sharing some worthwhile winter-like things to do that involve...
Tribute to SAR Teams of 9/11
I’m sure everyone can remember exactly where they were nine years ago on the morning of September 11th. Adam and I were living in Westchester County, NY and watched -- along with the rest of the world -- the unbelievable scene that was taking...
State Bill 250 – California’s Spay/Neuter Bill
Last week I received several emails notifying me that SB 250 – California’s Mandatory Spay/Neuter bill – is back on the voting ballot. It was defeated last September in the CA Assembly: 28 yes to 42 no. It’s been a hot topic since 2008. This week’s news...
Mutt Lynch Winery
An open invitation to sipping and sniffing probably conjures up memories best left to the depths of our youth. This time, accept the open house invitation to Mutt Lynch Winery’s 6th Annual “Dog Days of Summer” and make it an occasion worth...
Dock Diving
Who would have thought that a lazy summer afternoon activity spent on the docks with your dog would turn into a highly competitive, and often televised, dog sport? Well, it has and it’s big. Since its inception in 2000, dock diving has fast become...
Petchitecture – 15th Annual Gala
Design, style and dogs are three defining components of my life. So, when a swank affair celebrates this too… well, I get a bit giddy. Such is the case of the annual gala Petchitecture. Held at the Palace Hotel in SF, it includes an exhibition of one-of-a-kind...
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