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Why not let your four legged friend spend this Australia Day with you?

Our four legged friends are part of your family and the Australian way of life.
Spend some time with your dog on Australia Day.

Make your dog some special Australia Day dog biscuits.

Recipe for Dog Biscuits for Australia Day

1/2 cup of peanut butter
1/2 cup of oat
1/2 cup of plain flour
1 cup of milk
1 egg
2 teaspoons Golden Syrup

preheat oven to 180 degrees

mix all together in a large bowl

sprinkle some flour on a bread board

add more flour if to sticky to roll kneed and roll flat till about 1-2 cm thick

then use cookie cutters to cut out biscuit shapes

place baking paper on tray

cook for 30mins or until brown

YUMMY!

Have a Dog Pawty! Why not invite all your friends and their dogs over so they too can enjoy the Australia Day Festivities.

Play some games at your Dog Pawty – Treasure Hunt, Dog Cricket, Frisbee. More ideas can be found by searching Dog Party games.

Here are some other great ideas:- Decorate your dog with Australian items, go for a walk, take him to the beach and let your dog enjoy a sausage sizzle with you.

WIN! WIN! WIN!

Visit us at our Facebook page and post your Australia Day Doggy pictures. We will then add these to our Facebook monthly competition for the best photo. A hamper for your dog could be coming your way.

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10-year-old Jazmin Bromley from Forest Lake suffers from a medical condition that means she can only walk independently over short distances, so she spends the majority of her life in a wheelchair.

Her spine is fused so she can’t bend to pick up anything she drops. These are only a couple of the issues that Jazmin deals with on a daily basis.

But there is a way to make Jazmin’s life easier – an assistance dog.

To have a fully trained assistance dog would mean that Jazmin wouldn’t have to worry if she needed an item as the dog could pick it up and take it to her. The dog would also go to Jazmin and drop down beside her helping Jazmin to stabilize her balance whilst she gets back to her feet and into her chair.

The dog will also be taught tasks to assist Jazmin in getting dressed.

A fully trained assistance dog costs $20,000.00. Aussie Pooch Mobile, Pet Crazy, Craig A Murray Dog Training and Variety The Children’s Charity have combined forces to work on an appeal for Jazmin.

The fourth annual Doggy Fantastic camping weekend is being held at Neurum Creek Bush Retreat on 21, 22, 23 October as a major fundraiser. More information can be found at www.ncbr.com.au.

The weekend is designed for all things doggy, so you can showcase your pooch, learn new things and also participate in all the events and competitions for your pooch. All Breeds are welcome.

Registration begins on Friday and on Saturday from 8.30am the doggy fun begins… children, adults and their dogs can participate in the many activities that our special guest Damian the dog loving clown has organised - waggiest tail, most handsome dog, best trick, dog and owner look a like competition, statues, musical dogs, plus much more, all ensure a fantastic fun day is had by all!

Visit the expo stalls and participate in the lectures on Dog Massage, Dog Grooming, Training and Nutrition. There will specialists available to help answer all your doggy issues.

Special photo booths are set up so you can have a photo taken with your dog in a Hollywood/pirate/camping or birthday scene!

After a day of activities on the Saturday your pooch has a few hours to rest and then get ready for the K9 fashion parade. All pooches can participate. You can register right up to an hour before the event. You can then tuck your pooch into bed and head on over to the main marquee for some more entertainment.

Saturday night will also see an assistance dog demo being provided by Craig A Murray’s team plus the special kids and their special pooches showing what their dogs can do. You will be amazed to see the relationship these special dogs have with their kids. Raffles and musical entertainment will then go on throughout the night.

Raffles, Burgers, chips and sausage sizzle, coffee, tea and soft drinks are available all weekend. Wine tasting is planned for Saturday, but you will need to BYO other drinks. There are plenty of fantastic fun family activities with colouring in comps and doggy videos all weekend.

So gather your camping gear, family, friends and pooch and come along to a fun filled weekend for the Special Pooch in your life or if you would prefer to come without a pooch you are more than welcome too!

Make your booking today by phoning Neurum Creek 1300 733 901 or visit www.ncbr.com.au.

Donations are always welcome. www.varietyqld.org.au (Assistant Dog Program)

For more information on how you can help a special child in need phone Variety Queensland on 07 3367 6999. Or if you are interested in having a stall or you are able to assist with donations for raffles etc for The Doggy Fantastic email Aussie Pooch Mobile at info@aussiepm.com.au.

Doggy Fantastic Details:
Date: 21, 22, 23 October
Where: Neurum Creek Bush Retreat
www.ncbr.com.au

In the devastation of the Queensland floods, with lives lost and futures ruined, it’s easy to overlook the other victims of this tragedy.

Animals, especially pets.

Many people were unable to rescue their pets and many of those that did survive have had to be re-housed in Animal Welfare Shelters, with friends and even strangers kind enough to offer.

To help with this dire situation Aussie Pooch Mobile is now an official collection agency for the RSPCA.

Donations of cash can be made to any Aussie Pooch Mobile Operator.

Aussie Pooch Mobile will also donate 10c to the RSPCA from every dog washed until February 28. And for every new person to ‘like’ Aussie Pooch Mobile on Facebook, they will donate another 10c until February 28 - www.facebook.com/aussiepoochmobile.

Please see www.aussiepm.com.au for other fundraising activities Aussie Pooch Mobile is also involved in.

“Thousands of animals need to be re-housed so donations are essential,” says Aussie Pooch Mobile founder, Chris Taylor.

“Also, many of the animals will need after care due to the affect that wet and muddy conditions can have on animals. Apart from increased risk of fleas, mosquito bites, ticks, worms, skin infections, snake bites and heartworm, like us animals are also at risk of getting seriously ill, or even dying, from drinking contaminated water.”

“So please spare a thought for these other flood victims.”

The Redcliffe Doggy Fun Day was held on the 11^th October 2009 at Kroll Gardens Dog Park, Redcliffe to raise funds for a local boy with Autism.  There were a number of competitions including Waggiest Tail, Biggest Doggy Smile and Longest Tongue, but the competition for “Fastest Sit in the West” was definitely the most challenging as most dogs are trained to sit without command when the owner is standing still, so the biggest problem was getting them to stand in the first place to give the command to SIT!

Many local businesses showed their support to the event by providing numerous prizes to be raffled on the day, with over 40 prizes in total! There was also a home-baking stall which many of the dedicated Aussie Pooch customers baked for and proved to be a huge success.

The event raised $1800 and was a lot of fun for all who attended. Watch this space for details on future Doggy Fun Day events!!

 

Aussie Pooch Mobile would like to say…

“Happy Vet Nurse Day” and would like to recognise all of the effort and care that you give to our animal friends.

Thank you for all of your hard work!

If you are a Vet Nurse we would like to reward you with a HALF PRICE dog wash voucher!

AND if you would like to be in the running to WIN a Human and Pooch Pamper Pack to the value of $100…

Go to  http://www.aussiepm.com.au/vet%20nurse.html

The second annual Doggy fantastic camping weekend will be held at Neurum Creek Bush Retreat on the 23 -26th of October 2009. All money raised is for Variety, the children’s charity to provide assistance dogs for special children.

Activities include:

Assistance Dog Demo’s, Service Dog Demo’s, Clicker training Demo’s, Grooming Demo’s, Retrieving, Morning dog walks, Doggy First Aid, Side Show Alley, Face Painting, Glamour Photos, Fly-Ball show, Show Dogs, Trick Dog’s, Obedience Demo, Veterinarian Demo’s and much, much more.

Live music including “Tracy Killeen” Friday 7:30pm and “The Bobkats” Saturday 7:30pm.

So bring your four legged best friend along for a camping weekend to remember.

Make your booking at Neurum Creek Bush Retreat.

The inaugural Doggy Fantastic camping and music weekend at Neurum Creek Bush Retreat in SE Qld went of with a big Wroof!

150 campers with their 60 canine friends spent the weekend participating in doggy events, relaxing by the creek, wine tasting under the big fig tree and dancing the night away.

 

The most impressive part of the entire weekend was approximately $4000 was raised to help Special Children through Variety Qld.

 

A candle lit Doggy Dinner sponsored by Royal Canin Pet Nutrition was a huge hit with the dogs. Each had a placemat, complete with a napkin and a waiter served food specifically to suit the dogs needs in its very own bowl. It was a sight to be seen.

 

A big Thank you to the following:

 

• The fabulous Craig A Murray - Specialist dog trainer, for demonstrating just why dogs are truly man’s best friend with his assistance dog demo.
• The Bobkats for kindly donated their time for the music Saturday night as well as demonstrating their search and rescue dog on the Sunday.
• Coral Pethers showing us how your perfect dance partner can be your pooch, with her fantastic demonstration to the Pink Panther theme. This was truly amazing to watch and was a credit to her. As Coral said her 10 year Old German Shepherd dancing partner is proof you can teach an old dog new tricks.
• Damien the Clown and his dog Mr Giggles for helping out with competitions over the weekend.
• Jill McCarthy a Specialist Dog Trainer for coordinating the Iron Dog Competition.
• Moreton Bay Council, Gem Photos Glamour Photography, Party Pets, Royal Canin and of course Aussie Pooch Mobile for their excellent education at the various expo sites.

There were many more people and companies that helped out over the weekend and we Thank them all.

 

We all can’t wait until next years event and hope to double the numbers so even more fun can be had and more money can be raised for Variety Qld to provide assistance dog to a special child. 2009 is scheduled for October – exact dates TBA.

Introducing the inaugural ‘Doggy Fantastic’ Camping and Music Weekend at Neurum Creek Bush Retreat Caboolture Qld from Friday 29 – 31 August.

 

The weekend is designed so you can learn new things but also participate in all the events and competitions for your Pooch. All Breeds are welcome.

 

Waggiest tail, most handsome dog, best trick and dog and owner look a like competition add to the fun. Participate in the Iron Dog Competition – This is a challenging event where both dog and owner can get involved.

 

Why not learn some moves with your dog and participate in the Dancing with dogs session or the obedience, trick and clicker classes.

 

Demos will be held for Fly Ball, Search and Rescue, Herding of Ducks and sheep and the Assistant Dogs plus much more.

 

Visit the expo stalls and participate in the lectures on Dog Massage, Dog Grooming, Training and Nutrition. There will even be Vet Nurses to help answer all your doggy health issues.

 

As well as all this we have Microchipping available for a small fee of $25. Microchipping will see you being able to have your four legged friend find its way home. You can register for this directly with the National Pet Register before you arrive by phoning 1300 734 738. 

 

After a big day on the Saturday your Pooch can eat out in style and join the doggy dinner put on by Royal Canin Pet Nutrition. You can then tuck your tired friend into bed and head on over to the main marquee for some World Class musical entertainment.

 

Music is on Friday and Saturday nights, auctions, sausage sizzle, coffee, tea and soft drinks are available. Wine tasting is planned for Saturday, but you will need to BYO other drinks. Face Painting for all ages is available (Dog’s Faces) colouring competitions and doggy videos all weekend.

 

The Doggy Fantastic is an approved fund raiser for Variety Qld. Aussie Pooch Mobile Dog Wash and Craig A Murray Specialist Dog Trainers have organised this event to help raise funds for an Assistance dog for a special child.

 

If you know of a child under 18 years old that may benefit from an Assistance Dog please email tracey@dogschool.com.au and we can provide you with more information.

 

Get out your camping gear and come along to a fun filled weekend for the Special Pooch in your life. Make your booking today by phoning Neurum Creek 1300 733 901 or visit www.ncbr.com.au

 

Donations are always welcome. www.varietyqld.org.au (Assistant Dog Program)

For further information

 

CONTACT

Aussie Pooch Mobile Dog Wash, Office: 07 3888 7111,

Toni Ambrose Ph: 0402 058 221, Chris Taylor Ph: 0411 878 762

 

Craig A Murray - Specialist Dog Trainers, Craig and Tracey Murray Ph: 0400 741 660

 

Variety Qld, Trevor Verrall Ph: 3368 3321

 

Neurum Creek Bush Retreat, (Tracy or John) Ph 1300 733 901

www.ncbr.com.au

On Monday evening, I attended an information evening at the Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre (BVSC) at Albany Creek along with a number of Aussie Pooch Mobile operators and other pet industry guests.

 

Well, what a fantastic night! The speakers, topics covered and venue were all awesome.

 

BVSC is a purpose built Veterinary Hospital to facilitate the highest level of specialized care and to provide students with a learning environment.

 

Rodney Straw BVSc., DACVS commenced the evening with a talk on Cancer in pets and why we treat it! We were all amazed at the options available to pet owners and how many of the animals can be helped & even cured of cancer with various treatments such as radiation therapy, Chemo etc.

 

Carole Harvey-Stevenson then covered Animal First Aid. Carole works in the Brisbane Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Service (BVECCS) that also operators from the same building. Carole was a delight to listen to, with most of us in bursts of laughter throughout her talk. I would recommend all pet owners familiarise themselves with basic first aid because it can help to

minimise the suffering and recovery of their animal.

Karlene Bradley then spoke about Grief, loss & sickness counseling. This was important for our operator to learn as we do deal with the loss of customers dogs on occasion and since we have built such a bond with the owner and the dog we want to be able to offer some comfort during these times.

 

Finally we were all then given a VIP tour of the facilities, which to say the least was very impressive. I can tell you that I would even be comfortable having myself treated there. The staff are all passionate about what they do and appear to just love being a part of such a facility.

 

I know that we all took something positive away from the evening and learnt a lot about how to further care for our animals. Thanks Chris Taylor

The seminar was sponsored Pets In Peace, Pet Funeral Directors & Crematorium who ensure that your family friend will always be treated with professional care in a modern professionally operated facility.  .

 

The Australian Animal Cancer Foundation Limited is a not for profit organization dedicated to cancer research to benefit animals & people. Funds are needed to help support research, donations over $2 are tax deductible and your help is greatly appreciated. If you would like to make a donation, contact the BVSC on 07 3264 9400.