August 24, 2008

Those Sit Means Sit dogs out in public again!

On July 30th, Kristin Zimmerman of Sit Means Sit Southern NJ took two of her dogs, “Xanya” and “Pollux” to perform a demonstration at The Gymnastics and Cheerleading Academy in Cherry Hill NJ. “Xanya” made a splash with her retrieval skills in the camp pool, while “Pollux” showed off his gymnastic skills with some freestyle dance moves….and of course, both dogs showed off their obedience skills! Here are some pictures from the event:

Kristin with “Pollux” and “Xanya” on place

“Xanya” jumping over a chair

“Xanya” retrieving her toy

Retrieving again….one of her favorite games!

Kristin sending “Xanya” onto the playground equipment

“Pollux” weaving under Kristin’s legs

“Pollux” getting loved on by the kids

“Pollux” doing dance moves

Kristin talking to the kids poolside while “Xanya” waits for the go…

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July 14, 2008

Camden Riversharks Dog Days of Summer 2008

On June 28th, Sit Means Sit Southern NJ took part in an event at the Camden Riversharks, our minor league baseball team. The Dog Days of Summer is an annual events that allows people to bring their 4-legged friends with them to enjoy an afternoon of baseball, and lots of cool dog stuff too! Lisa and Kristin performed a demonstration on the field before the game, along with Jerry Turning of Sit Means Sit Monmouth County and Bob Campanile of Sit Means Sit Ocean County.

Lisa Myers, Jerry Turning, and Kristin Zimmerman

Kristin and “Xanya”

Kristin, Lisa, and Jerry with their dogs

Kristin with “Xanya” and Lisa with “Sampson”

Lisa and Sampson showing off some dance moves

Lisa’s dog “Rocky” overseeing our table

“Xanya” and “Sampson” on the field

Cambell’s Field

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July 13, 2008

Kristin’s Dogs Video Montage

Trainer Kristin Zimmerman and her 3 dogs: Castor a 3 year old Pit Bull Terrier, Pollux a 5 year old Golden Retriever, and Xanya a 1 1/2 year old German Shepherd.

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April 9, 2008

Kristin with “Xanya” doing scentwork training

Kristin Zimmerman and her dog “Xanya”, age 15 months, at search and rescue training. Xanya is in training to be an Urban Distaster Search and Rescue dog and once certified, Xanya and Kristin will be members of Pennsylvania task force 1. A “victim” hides in a tube, which only allows scent to come out one end. The search dog is then sent to find the victim and when does so, barks an alert until the handler arrives and releases the dog. The dog in rewarded by the “victim” with a good game of tug-of-war!

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April 1, 2008

Lisa Myers and “Xaros”

Lisa Myers is shown handling Xaros, owned by Sharon Grant of MDTF. Demonstrating scent work, obedience thru various distractions, and retrieve work teaching straight lines.

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R.V. and Camping Show Atlantic City

On March 14-16, Lisa and Kristin had a booth at the R.V. and Camping show in Atlantic City NJ. There’s nothing better than being able to take a vacation and bring your dog with you-except if they’re ill behaved! That’s where Sit Means Sit comes in, helping to transform your dog into a well behaved and beloved travel companion. Below are some pictures from the weekend:

“Rocky” “Xanya” and “Sampson” at the booth

“Rocky” “Xanya” and “Sampson” in front of huge truck

“Rocky” “Xanya” and “Sampson” in front of huge truck with r.v. in background

The dogs getting pet

Lisa and “Rocky” walking between the r.v.s

Kristin and “Rocky” sitting on a place board

“Xanya” getting pet by a little boy

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February 29, 2008

Super Pet Expo

On February 15-17, Lisa and Kristin had a booth at the Super Pet Expo in King Of Prussia PA. Throughout the weekend they performed 4 obedience and dance demos and 2 scentwork and protection demos. Below are some pictures from the weekend.

“Pollux” sitting on a chair smiling for the camera

“Rocky” and “Xanya” holding their favorite prop

The gang getting loved by a little girl

“Xanya” surrounded by little kids

“Xanya” and “Rocky” being greeters at our booth

“Xanya” holding her favorite prop

The crowd watching our dance and obedience demo

“Sampson” holding a bite sleeve

“Rocky” taking a break

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February 10, 2008

Training video 2/08

Here’s a video of Lisa with her dogs Rocky and Sampson doing obedience, bite work, and search work at a bark barrel. Kristin’s dog Xanya is acting as a distraction at the bark barrel by alerting at the barrel in close proximity to Sampson.

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February 4, 2008

Fire and Ice Festival

On January 27th, Lisa and Kristin attended the Fire and Ice Festival in Mount Holly with PA-TF1 Urban Disaster Search and Rescue Dogs. The events was widely attended and the dogs were a big hit, especially that they simply sat there for 6 and a 1/2 hours! Here are some pictures from the event:

LISA AND SAMPSON

KRISTIN AND XANYA

ROCKY, CINDER, AND XANYA GETTING ATTENTION

SAMPSON GETTING PET

XANYA TUGGING WITH A BOY AND CINDER GETTING PET

THE “GANG” GETTING ATTENTION

SAMPSON IN THE SUNLIGHT

XANYA HOLDING HER BALL

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January 15, 2008
Dog Parks in Southern New Jersey

Camden County
1.Pooch Park at Cooper River Park
Location: Cherry Hill-Take Route 70 to Cuthbert Blvd. South and turn left onto North Park Drive. Follow to the end and the Pooch Park will be on the right with a parking lot on the left.
Hours: 6am-10pm
Info: 2 separate runs; 1 for dogs 30lbs and under, the other for dogs over 30lbs
There is some shade, benches, poop bags, water bowls and fountain, and a concrete walkway down the middle of each dog run
This park can be busy, especially on weekends
Make sure you have proof of vaccinations and town license…the park police do patrol this park and check for those things
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in this park b/c of the increased chance of injury
Wheelchair accessible

2.Crows Woods
Location: Haddonfield-Kings Hwy. West, make a Left onto Warwick Rd. and continue approx. 1 mile. Turn Left onto Upland Way and follow under the train bridge. Immediately after you pass under the bridge, make a right at the sign for Crows Woods and continue to the parking lot.
Hours: Sunrise-Sunset
Info: Dense woods with trails marked with tree trunks, sandy walking trails, and a swimming hole
Bring poop bags as there are none in the woods
More of a nature area, this park is much more pleasing to meander in than most dog parks surrounded by chain link fencing

3. John Connolly Park
Location: Voorhees-295 North to exit 32; Turn Right onto Route 561 (Haddonfield Berlin Rd.) for about 3 miles, then turn Left onto Clementon Rd. and follow for about 1.5 miles. Turn Left into the entrance for Connolly Park
Hours: Sunrise-Sunset
Info: 2 separate runs: one for dogs under 35lbs and the other for those over 35lbs
Poop bags, water bowls, benches, and shade trees are found in both runs
No children under 12 are permitted and a valid license is required
While the dog park area is fairly nice, the rest of the park is not at all dog-friendly- dogs are not allowed on the walking trails or anywhere else in the park, regardless of whether or not they’re on a leash

4. Laurel Acres Park
Location: Mount Laurel-Route 38 to Church St. South. Park is on the left at the 5th traffic light. 2nd Entrance on Union Mill Rd. between Academy Blvd. and Elbo La.
Hours: 7am – Dusk
Info: 2 separate runs: one for dogs under 40lbs and the other for those over 40lbs
Late afternoon is extremely busy
Poop bags and a bench available
A concrete walkway in the middle of both runs, which is important since it can get pretty muddy at times
Fenced in with chain link

5. Duke’s Dog Run at Freedom Park
Location: Medford-Is inside Freedom Park at the intersection of Jones Rd. and Union Rd. just off Route 70
Hours: Sunrise-Sunset
Info: This is a the absolute favorite dog park of Kristin and her dogs, who frequent the park at least once a week
2 huge open fields…no fences, just surrounded by thick treeline
Natural stream for the dogs to play in
Some pieces of agility equipment has recently been added to the front field, bought by local pet businesses, that is open to all dogs
There are normally some poop bags at the entrances, but no water or bowls

6. Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area
Location: Cape May-Route 9 south from Cape May Village, make a Left onto Route 626. Cross the bridge and turn Right onto New England Rd. . The road dead-ends at Higbee Beach. Once there, veer Right and follow the sandy road to the parking area.
Hours: Sunrise-Sunset
Info: ½ mile stretch of beach that contains the last remnant of coastal dune forest
This area is managed as a stop-over place for the migration of southern bound birds
Dogs are technically supposed to be on a leash, but as long as your dog will come back when called you will not have a problem
Although it’s a beach, this area is rocky, some come in sturdier shoes than your beach flip flops
There are trash cans and port-a pots, but no poop bags or water, so don’t forget your own
Depending on the winds and tide, the beach can be pretty buggy, so bring insect repellent

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August 24, 2008

Those Sit Means Sit dogs out in public again!

July 14, 2008

Camden Riversharks Dog Days of Summer 2008

July 13, 2008

Kristin’s Dogs Video Montage

April 9, 2008

Kristin with “Xanya” doing scentwork training

April 1, 2008

Lisa Myers and “Xaros”

R.V. and Camping Show Atlantic City

February 29, 2008

Super Pet Expo

February 10, 2008

Training video 2/08

February 4, 2008

Fire and Ice Festival

January 15, 2008

Dog Parks in Southern New Jersey

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