How do all our furriest friends spend their summers? They do splashing in the poolgnawing yogurt berry pusicles, and showing off their most festive 4th of July outfits! Thank you to all of our readers for sharing your puppy photos with us. We show them on our Dogsters Social Media Pages – discover our #dogsterdogs in action! This summer I’m working with my pups on their comfort level around water. We are progressing ! Emmy and I are graduating this weekend from the pool and are going on a little paddle adventure to the lake near our house. Emmy always hated getting wet, so she’s come a long way.
Something to think about this month: How will you keep your dogs calm during the Fourth of July fireworks? Many dogs become anxious and afraid of loud, unpredictable noises. Here Here are some tips for calming your dog, which will also make your party happier. We wish all our puppy friends a happy 4th of July!
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Monthly Dog Holidays July 2023
Lost Pet Prevention Month
National Pet Hydration Awareness Month
Dog Holidays July 2023
July 1: Pet Identification Day
July 4: International Whippet Day
11 July: American Pet Photo Day
July 15th:National Pet Fire Safety Day
July 21: World Collie Day
July 21:National Crafts for Your Local Shelter Day
July 31: National Dog Day
Dog events for July 2023
July 8, 2023: If you are in the Los Angeles area, go to Pawlympics from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at South Park Doggie – Doggieland for a series of competitive dog games and activities.
July 9, 2023: The 11thth annual PAWmicon, a festival on the theme of Pop-culture hosted by Helen Woodward Animal Center to celebrate real-life superheroes who adopt orphaned animals. PAWmicon, located at AleSmith Brewing Company in San Diego, California, will offer events, such as the PAWsplay competition, allowing contestants to dress themselves and their dogs as their favorite pop culture characters. There is also a competition, music, animal artists, games for children and craft beer.
July 12, 2023: Marin Humane is hosting its next community walk-in clinic for pet parents in need at Pell Plaza in Novato. Bring your pet to the mobile clinic at 500 Redwood Blvd., 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. to get: free vaccines (DA2PP, FVRCP, rabies), free microchipping, free flea and tick treatment, mini -free check. by a veterinarian and pet food and supplies!
July 14-16, 2023: Del Monte Kennel Club Dog Show. Held at 4380 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, 93923. All breed registration for conformation, obedience and rally.
July 14-18, 2023: One of the American Veterinary Association’s biggest events of the year, the AVMA Convention 2023 will be held in Denver, Colorado, so veterinary professionals can benefit from 600 hours of high-quality continuing education, highly rated special events, innovative solutions and networking opportunities.
July 19-23, 2023: Houston World Dog Show Series. Throughout the five-day event, the show features extensive retail space, numerous seminars, entertainment exhibits and obedience/chaser events. During the Meet the breeds At this event, the public can gain hands-on experience with more than 110 purebred dog breeds and discuss care, personality traits and temperaments with breed experts.
July 19-21, 2023: Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans Partner Members Invite All to Attend Annual Meeting National Veterans Service Dog Conference in Washington, D.C.. The annual conference includes two full days of formatting for administration, veterans, mental health and dog training tracks and a half-day of roundtable training. Tickets include breakfast for all three days, lunch for two days and an opening reception.
July 22 and 23, 2023: Join over 50 of the top pet influencers from across the United States and Canada, such as Crusoe the Dachshund, Tika the IggyAnd Jonathan Graziano For PetCon 2023, held in Chicago. There will be meet-and-greets, a pet adoption garden, a sales market featuring small businesses, speaker sessions, a non-profit showcase, and lots of fun activities!
Want to see what dog holidays are happening in 2023? Check Dogster’s Dog Holiday List.