Weekly Local Dog Events

Hello April! we feel like the San Diego weatherman but it' true, we have another beautiful sunny week ahead of us! Check out all the fantastic opportunities to be social and bond with your best furry friend at this week's local dog friendly events! For more details please visit San Diego Happy Dogs.

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ADOPTION EVENTS: HERE'S ARE SOME WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITIES IF YOU'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT ADDING A FABULOUS FURRY FRIEND TO YOUR FAMILY!

• 4/9: Second Chance: 10 am – 3 pm; Petsmart Mission Valley 1660 Camino De La Reina SD 92108

• 4/9: It’s the Pits: 10 am – 1 pm; Petco Unleashed Scripps Ranch,10625 Scripps Poway Parkway SD 92131

• Every Saturday: Baja Rescue: 9 am – 2 pm; 3495 Sports Arena Boulevard, SD

• Every Saturday Labs and More Adoption Event: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm; Road Runner Sports San Diego, 5553 Copley Dr, San Diego

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MEET UPS  AND SOCIAL: HERE'S ANOTHER GREAT WEEK OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR PUP AND YOU TO GET OUT AND MEET SOME NEW FRIENDS

• 4/5:  Doggies on the Deck: 5 – 8 pm; Landini’s Pizzeria, India Street, SD

• 4/6: Third Annual Yappy Hour at Mother’s Saloon: 6 – 9 pm; Bacon Street, Ocean Beach, SD

• 4/8: Doggie Cafe: 6 – 8 pm; SD Humane Society Oceanside Campus, 572 Airport Road Oceanside

• 4/9 2nd Annual Dog Contest: 11 am - 2 pm; La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla, Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037

• 4/9: Bassett Hound Meet Up: 11 am – 12 pm; Kearny Mesa Dog Park 3170 Armstrong St, SD

• 4/9: Low Impact Mushing: 3 – 4 pm; Lake O’Neill – MCB Camp Pendleton Lake O’Neill Recreation, Camp Pendleton

• 4/10: Mini Pin Meet Up: 11 am – 12 pm; Dusty Rhodes Off-Leash Dog Park, SD

Thoughts of a Zen Dog: Nelson

Zen Dog Spotlight: Truman and Sylvie

We have another fantastic Zen Dog Spotlight for you! This week's feature we are excited to introduce you to our standard party poodles, the lovely Sylvie and always loyal Truman. These two are always a delight to walk around their absolutely gorgeous neighborhood, and they are always up for an adventure. Truman and Sylvie have recently been featured on our social media including: Instagram, @dogzenergy, Facebook,Twitter, and Pinterest.  Our team members always enjoy Truman and Sylvie's happy and high spirited energy! These two are without a doubt one of a kind, and after this awesome interview you will see just how entertaining they are! It's all yours Truman and Sylvie!

State your full name and let us know a bit about your background.

"We are Truman and Sylvie and we are standard party poodles. Party means we are a mix of colors, but we do enjoy a good fiesta!  I, Truman also respond to the names Handsome and Boo-Boo. I am three-years old and obviously extremely cute! My sister Sylvie is 6-we just call her Syl for short. I find her a bit bossy."

What’s your favorite toy and why?

Sylvie: "My favorite toys are anything made by UGG. Slippers and fuzzy boots especially. For some reason, my mom likes to keep them in her closet but I usually manage to get a hold of something. I like to take them into the yard and chew on them  and then leave them in the sprinklers."

Truman: "My favorite toy is something we call Ratty. I’m not sure why we call it that because it’s not a rat. It’s more like an unstuffed bunny. We got it at PetSmart."

What does your typical day consist of, and what would your ideal day include?

 "A typical day for us consists of morning stretches, a little vocal warm-up (barking)  and a yummy breakfast and nap. Then we head out for a long, brisk walk around town. We like to stop a lot for sniffs. We like to stand at Calumet Park and check out the surf and breathe in all the ocean smells. Sylvie likes to roll in the grass there. On a good day there will be something good and stinky to roll in like an empty lobster shell or a dead fish. We like to come back and have snacks, belly rubs and more naps. We have dinner together with the whole family. A few times a week we go to the dog park and run around with friends. An ideal day would include all of this plus we would get to bark at the UPS truck and mom would make juicy hamburgers for us."

Who is your best friend and how did you meet?

 "We are each others best friend but we also love our cousin Kylie who is a goldendoodle. Sometime we will all go to our grandmothers house together and run around and jump on the furniture and drool water on her floors!!!! Good times! Shout out to our friend Oliver!"

What is the one question you wish your human would stop asking you, and the one question you wish your human would never stop asking you?

 "One question we would like our human parents to stop asking us is, “Who did this?” like when something is found all chewed up on the floor or someone kicked all the pillows and cushions off the couch. The question we wish we would never stop hearing is,  “who wants a  treat?”"

 If you were going to win an award at the "Oscar Pet Awards" would you want to win it for  1.) Cuteness 2.) Heroism/Courage 3.) Sassiness 4) Loyalty 5) Fashionista.  Give us a quick example/story of why we should pick you!

Sylvie: "If I were going to win an award at the Oscar pet awards I would win for “ loveliest lady in all the land” (for obvious reasons)."

Truman: "If I were to win an award it would be for best companion because I always make sure to follow mom or dad from room to room and  even though I weigh over 60 lbs. I make sure to sit on them if they sit on the couch."

Any other insight you would like us to know? 

Sylvie:  "Love one another."

From Truman: "Party poodles rule!!!"

A big thanks to Truman, Sylvie, and their owner Jordana for participating in this week's Zen Dog Spotlight!

Zen Dog Spotlight: Charlie

Hooray for another Zen Dog Spotlight! This week we are delighted to introduce you to adorable and always entertaining yorkiepoo, Charlie!  We absolutely love hanging out and visiting Charlie when his mum and dad are at work. He's been featured in Merry Christmas from DogZenergy and  Zen Dog's New Year Resolutions, along with his adorable mug on our social media! Charlie is such a little love  who absolutely loves to cuddle up with you and will literally be your shadow. He adores his early afternoon walks with awesome DogZenergy team member, Tristan and continues to make friends wherever he goes. Here's Charlie! 

State your full name and let us know a bit about your background.

"Hi there!  I’m Charlie Brown Bensley.  I’ve just recently moved to San Diego from New York City and boy was that a trip!  My parents sure do love to sing in the car.  #mypoorears "

What’s your favorite toy and why?

"My purple toy is by far my favorite.  When I bat it around and tip it over, treats come out!  It’s a never-ending source of joy."

What does your typical day consist of, and what would your ideal day include?

"Sleeping is my favorite and I do as much of it as I can.  In the afternoons my friend, Tristan from DogZenergy, comes to visit and we take nice long walks outside.  I love the smelling all the smells.  On the weekends I try to tag along with my peoples to explore new beaches, parks and restaurants.  Any time with my peoples is a happy time for me.  My ideal day would involve endless belly rubs and a bottomless bucket of liver treats."

 Who is your best friend and how did you meet?

"My best friend is one of my peoples, Ryan.  He moved to the US from Australia and calls me, “Mate”.  He was slow to warm up to me as he had only been around farm dogs, but I won him over!  We have a special game we play together called “Huff & Puff”.  It’s my favorite." 

 What is the one question you wish your human would stop asking you, and the one question you wish your human would never stop asking you?

"Ugh, stop asking me if I ate my breakfast!  I’ll eat it when I’m good and ready.  Just because I have a bit of class and don’t inhale my meals… Geesh." But please never stop asking if I want a cookie.  YES, I always want cookies.  Please and thank you."

 If you were going to win an award at the "Oscar Pet Awards" would you want to win it for  1.) Cuteness 2.) Heroism/Courage 3.) Sassiness 4) Loyalty 5) Fashionista.  Give us a quick example/story of why we should pick you!

"I’ve been dabbling in the arts for some time.  Check out my acting/modeling on Instagram @mycharliechannel I’d be grateful for any award I receive and have already been practicing on the red carpet. "

 Any other insight you would like us to know?

"When I was a puppy I was afraid of fire hydrants.  Especially the yellow ones.  But now… They’re afraid of me!  And sometimes when I play fetch, I get SO excited about the game that I forget to bring back the toy.  But that’s okay, it give me a reason to run some more!  #secondtimesacharm "

Thank you to Charlie, his mate Ryan and momma Tracy,  for participating in this week's Zen Dog Spotlight!