Snoopy’s Great Adventure Fun Club – Do you cherish the time you spend with your dog? Then do we have a group within our group for you!
The Snoopy’s Great Adventure Fun Club plans fun events for garden club humans and their furriest companions. Past events have included a Pet Picnic, a Doggie Tea Party, and a Puppy Couture Party where the dogs were able to model the very latest in doggie fashion.
Future plans include more picnics, nature walks, and even a doggie road trip on a mini-bus!
Just let Chris Sheppard know attieg@comcast.net if you’d like to go on the list for future events.
Please be sure your dog is sociable around other dogs.
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring–it was peace.”- Milan Kundera
Past Snoopy Events
Dogs Playing Poker – Bring your favorite furry friend. All social dogs are welcome. Yard is
on a country road but there is no fence so bring a leash if you need to. Bring a jacket for
yourself. We will play poker with our dogs, board games, and enjoy a free lunch of
chilidogs, chips, dessert, and drinks. The dogs will entertain us with agility equipment fun.
Tour a beautiful country garden with stunning rose and perennial borders.
Greyfriars Bobby – Scotland 1865. An old shepherd and his little Skye terrier go to Edinburgh. But when the shepherd dies of pneumonia, the dog remains faithful to his master, refuses to be adopted by anyone, and takes to sleeping on his master’s grave in the Greyfriars kirkyard, despite a caretaker with a “no dogs” rule. And when Bobby is taken up for being unlicensed, it’s up to the children of Edinburgh and the Lord Provost to decide what’s to be done. There’s magic in the memories as great Disney moments are captured right here for you and your family to enjoy. Overflowing with warmth and charm, Greyfriars Bobby celebrates the powerful bond between man and a loving animal.
Based on Eleanor Atkinson’s immortal children’s book, Disney presents the remarkable true story of one of Scotland’s most beloved and celebrated heroes–a terrier named Bobby! The enduring friendship forged between a tenderhearted shepherd known simply as Old Jock and his devoted dog cannot be broken–even by the kindly old man’s death. Set in bustling Victorian Edinburgh and the breathtaking Scottish countryside, this film is a sensitive tale of uncommon loyalty and affection that is certain to delight and inspire one and all!
A red granite stone was erected on Bobby’s grave by Dog Aid Society of Scotland–it reads:
“Greyfriars Bobby–died 14th January 1872–aged 16 years–Let his loyalty and devotion
A Scottish Celebration of a Special Little Dog – Scottish Beer Cheese Soup, Salad, and a wonderful selection of authentic Scottish treats! Mull of Kintyre, Arran whiskey flavored, oak smoked, & smoked garlic cheddar cheese truckle; Walkers Scottish biscuits for cheese & highland oakcakes; Walkers Duchy Chocolate Butterscotch and Chocolate & Orange Scottish Biscuits; Gordon and Durward Tablet & Fudge; Ross’s Whisky Fudge; Elizabeth Shaw Classic After Dinner Mints, Brodies Mulled Wine Chocolates; and Famous Edinburgh teabags
Woofstock – A Groovy Day of Peace, Love, Music, Fun and DROOL!
Join us for a groovy evening of fun and yummy food, far out dog agility, contests, & very cool prizes!
MENU – Pizza for People, Treats for Pups
DRESS UP CONTEST – Dress em’ up & bring em’ out! It’s a dogs day to party! Judging based on originality, crowd appeal, showmanship, costume detail, & personality. Prizes awarded to 1 winner in each category based on judges’ choice
Winners will be chosen from the following categories:
- Most Humorous and Happy Flower Child (class clown)
- Most Unique and Stylin’ Threads (60’s-70’s theme)
- Most Macho Boy Toy/Stone Fox (a hunk of a cute boy)
- Most Darling Diva/Glamour Girl (bow-wow-ti-ful)
- Most Awesome and Amazing Group Theme (limit 6 in group)
- Most Gangster/Far Out and Frightful (scary)
GAMES – Dog Agility and other fun activities
AFTER DARK ENTERTAINMENT – Fire House – 2007 – Dog Rexxx, Hollywood’s top canine star, gets lost and is adopted into a shabby firehouse. He teams up with a young kid (Hutcherson) to get the station back on its feet. We will watch this fun flick under the stars outdoors!
Don’t Worry, Be Yappy – Reservations Requested – All cool, well-behaved dogs welcomed!
Snoopy’s Group Top 10 Recommend Movies for Dog Lovers
1 – Beethoven – 1992
The Newton family live in their comfortable home, but there seems to something missing. This “hole” is filled by a small puppy, who walks into their home and their lives. Beethoven, as he is named, grows into a giant of a dog… a St Bernard. Doctor Varnick, the local vet has a secret and horrible sideline, which requires lots of dogs for experiments. Beethoven is on the bad doctor’s list.
2 – Benji – 1974
The first movie about the famous golden mutt. Benji is a stray who has nonetheless worked his way into the hearts of a number of the townspeople, who give him food and attention whenever he stops by. His particular favorites are a pair of children who feed and play with him against the wishes of their parents. When the children are kidnapped, however, the parents and the police are at a loss to find them. Only Benji can track them down, but will he be in time? If he can save the day, he may just find the permanent home he’s been longing for.
3 – Beverly Hills Chihuahua – 2008
While on vacation in Mexico, Chloe, a ritzy Beverly Hills chihuahua, finds herself lost and in need of assistance in order to get back home.
4 – Bolt – 2008
The canine star of a fictional sci-fi/action show that believes his powers are real embarks on a cross country trek to save his co-star from a threat he believes is just as real.
5 – Hachiko: A Dog’s Story – 2009
In Bedridge, Professor Parker Wilson finds an abandoned dog at the train station and takes it home with the intention of returning the animal to its owner. He finds that the dog is an Akita and names it Hachiko. However, nobody claims the dog so his family decides to keep Hachi.
6 – Hotel for Dogs – 2009
Animals are strictly forbidden at Andi and her little brother Bruce’s foster home. But for Friday, the adorable dog they secretly care for, they’re ready to risk everything. They finally find him an ideal shelter, a huge abandoned hotel that Bruce transforms thanks to his engineering genius. In what has become an incredible paradise for dogs, Friday is soon joined by all kinds of furry friends, so many in fact that their barks alert the neighbors…and the local pound, who can’t understand the disappearance of all the stray dogs. Andi and Bruce will have to call on all their friends and all their imagination to stop the hotel’s secret from being discovered.
7 – Lady & the Tramp – 1955
Lady, a golden cocker spaniel, meets up with a mongrel dog who calls himself the Tramp. He is obviously from the wrong side of town, but happenings at Lady’s home make her decide to travel with him for a while. This turns out to be a bad move, as no dog is above the law.
8 – Lassie Come Home – 1943
After her destitute family is forced to sell her, a collie named Lassie escapes from her new owner and begins the long trek from Scotland to her Yorkshire home.
9 – Marley & Me – 2008
After their wedding, newspaper writers John and Jennifer Grogan move to Florida. In an attempt to stall Jennifer’s “biological clock”, John gives her a puppy. While the puppy Marley grows into a 100 pound dog, he loses none of his puppy energy or rambunctiousness. Meanwhile, Marley gains no self-discipline. Marley’s antics give John rich material for his newspaper column. As the Grogans mature and have children of their own, Marley continues to test everyone’s patience by acting like the world’s most impulsive dog.
10 – One Hundred & One Dalmatians – 1961
When a litter of dalmatian puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella De Vil, the parents must find them before she uses them for a diabolical fashion statement.
* Attach Here – Read about Ziggy, the little Papillion who was the founding member of the Snoopy’s Great Adventure Fun Club
20 Tips for Gardening With Dogs
We love our dogs and our gardens, but sometimes it seems the two don’t mix well. Here are 20 simple tips for balancing the needs of pets and plants.
By Doug Jimerson, Better Homes & Gardens
1 – Start Young
The earlier you start training your dog the better. Old dogs can learn new tricks, but if you have a puppy, begin training as soon as you bring it home. Let it know right away what parts of the garden are off limits. And don’t assume puppies can’t learn. Even puppies as young as 6 weeks old can master basic commands.
2 – Don’t Leave Your Dog Alone
If you want a perfect lawn or garden, don’t just shove your dog out the back door while you are at work. Dogs require exercise and get bored easily. Left alone, they quickly find ways to amuse themselves — and that may mean digging up your favorite plants or tearing out your sod.
3 – Teach Your Dog Obedience
Take your dog to an obedience class so it understands basic commands such as sit, stay, and down. Larger dogs, especially, make better gardening partners if they know how to hang out without causing trouble or getting in the way. Find a local obedience class and enroll your dog as soon as you adopt it.
4 – Latch Your Gates
To keep your dog from getting out of your yard, make sure your garden gates have strong latches. A gate lock will prevent it from being left open by delivery people or neighborhood children.
Here’s a Hint: Make sure your dog always wears a collar with ID tags, and have it microchipped as soon as possible. That way, if your dog does get loose, your chances of recovering it will be greater.
5 – Use a Fence
When all else fails, protect your beds and borders with a low fence. Here, a low picket fence was all that was required to keep this bouncy bruiser at bay. You’ll be surprised at how even the most meager fence can be a visual barrier for your dog.
Here’s a Hint: Check your fence once a month to be sure your pet hasn’t dug an escape route or gnawed a hole through a hidden corner.
6 – Try a Kennel
If your dog has to spend a lot of time by itself, build a kennel where the dog can remain safely during the day. Most kennels are made of chain link, but you can create something more eye-catching with ornamental fencing. Cover the ground with gravel and be sure the dog has plenty of fresh water and shelter from the elements.
7 – Use Your Deck
A large deck can be a great place for your dog to enjoy the outdoors when you can’t watch your pet every minute in the garden. Install a sturdy railing and gate, making sure that your dog can’t get its head stuck between the supports.
Here’s a Hint: Give you dog plenty of chew toys to keep it occupied. This will also protect your deck from becoming a snack for your dog.
8 – Play with Your Dog
Dogs need physical and mental stimulation each day. So carve out time to give your dog a long walk or playtime each day. Active breeds like this Border collie can cause a lot of damage to your beds and borders if they are bored.
Here’s a Hint: Walk your dog for 45 minutes every day to keep it fit and happy.
9 – Include Your Dog
As you garden, provide your dog with an activity. This happy hound gets a tennis ball tossed for it throughout the day as its owner works in her greenhouse.
10 – Keep Toys Handy
Keep a stash of dog toys in your garden. These can be special toys your dog only gets to play with while it’s with you in the garden. Here, a lucky golden retriever has its personal selection of colored balls to choose from.
11 – Provide Water
Dogs get hot easily, so always be sure to have a source of fresh water available in the garden. This Cavalier King Charles spaniel quenches its thirst from a handmade dog bowl that doubles as a piece of garden art.
12 – Give Them Shelter
Even if your dog lives in the house, it will appreciate having its own home where it can retreat to when outdoors during stormy weather. And remember that doghouses don’t have to be eyesores. Design one to match your home so it fits in with your landscape.
13 – Pave Pathways
Keep feet and paws dry by paving your garden paths with brick or gravel. Plus, most dogs will quickly learn to stay on the paths so your lawn and garden soil won’t become packed down.
Here’s a Hint: Mulched paths work well, too, but avoid using cocoa bean hulls as they can make your dog sick if it eats this mulch.
14 – Grow Barrier Plants
Even the most rambunctious dog will avoid garden beds planted with tall, fragrant, or thorny plants. Barberries, roses, euphorbia, Joe Pye weed, and bamboo are just a few rugged yet beautiful plants dogs prefer to walk around rather than through.
15 – Try Container Gardening
If all else fails, plant your favorite flowers and vegetables in containers. Most plants do well in large pots or planters, and they’ll be less likely to be trampled by pounding paws. Here, a beautiful assortment of summer bulbs bloom safe from the owner’s sheltie.
16 – Know Your Breed
Dogs have strong natural instincts you should be aware of before you turn them loose in your backyard. Terriers, such as this Airedale, love to dig and if left unattended, can eventually turn your garden upside down. Be sure to give them lots of exercise and toys to chew on to keep excavation to a minimum.
17 – Care for the Elderly
As dogs age, their hearing or sight may decline, or they may have difficulty getting around. If you have an older dog, be willing to help it up and down steps and be alert to prevent it from accidentally falling into swimming pools or wandering behind cars. This older basset hound occasionally requires a lift up the garden steps.
Here’s a Hint: Elderly dogs can suffer when temperatures soar. If your older dog is with you in the garden, be sure to provide a shady place for it to relax.
18 – Include Your Dog
Dogs are pack animals and don’t enjoy being kept in another part of your house or yard when visitors arrive. So make sure your dog is well trained and invited to all family functions. This little West Highland white terrier waits patiently for the festivities to begin.
Here’s a Hint: Never feed your dog from the table. It will encourage begging, which can be annoying.
19 – Introduce Children
Dogs and kids are a great combination, but if your dog isn’t used to being around children it could become fearful. So find some kids in your neighborhood or at the dog park and let your dog spend some time with them. Socialize your dog as much as possible so it maintains good manners around any visitor, young or old.
20 – Have Fun
And finally, enjoy your dog and don’t get too upset if your dog knocks over a pot or kills a plant. Remember, plants grow back, but your relationship with your dog can be a lot more rewarding. In this garden, for example, the owners allow their Jack Russell terrier to dive in their water garden in an attempt to catch koi. The koi aren’t bothered, the dog enjoys herself, and the owners get to laugh at her antics.
“To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring–it was peace.” – Milan Kundera