Together, we can make a difference! Through our single efforts, we can make a wave of change.
My new book “On Toby’s Terms” published by Bettie Youngs Books (www.bettieyoungsbooks.com) will be in bookstores September 27, 2010. Order your advance copy through Amazon at http://www.amazon.ca/Tobys-Terms-Story-Love-Purpose/dp/0984308148/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1271983227&sr=8-1
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Spring is almost here! There were all kinds of great discoveries in my backyard after the snow melted. I found a bunch of tennis balls, my long lost cat (stuff animal) and a few other treasures. We are fortunate to be surrounded by great parks and walking paths that we use regularly. I am participating in the 44th annual Pitch In Canada Campaign later this month. I am going to assist Char, Chris and our neighbourhood friends in pitching in to clean the parks and paths by our home. If we all do our part, the world will be a cleaner place. Woof Woof for now.
I am so excited!!I am going to be in a Dog Jog-A-Thon (on a dog treadmill) this weekend (Sunday April 11, 2010) at All Season K9 Awareness Centre in St. Albert. It is a fundraiser for the Edmonton Humane Society. If you would like to sponsor me to jog and raise funds for the Humane Society, just let me know, we’d be grateful. Hope you can drop by and bring your four legged friends. Woof Woof.
Toby the Dog.
Toby is a proud sponsor of the Sherwood Park Phoenix Elite Girls Soccer team, an incredible group of young athletes! As they prepare for Provincials, Charmaine went to their recent team lunch to present a PUP talk on behalf of Toby. Charmaine shared a series of lessons of teamwork that she has learned from working on a team with Toby every Wednesday as they volunteer at the hospital.
Here’s a quick summary of the PAWsitive Inspirations that Toby left the Team with:
· Communicate with PAWsitive intent
· Provide PAWsitive feedback along with constructive support and guidance
· Have a PAWsitive and winning attitude
· Take a moment to PAWS and recognize the unique qualities that each person brings to the team
· Play with spirit, focus and communication…and have FUN!
Toby wishes the team well at their upcoming Provincials.
GO TEAM GO!!!!
There are many people who come into our life for a reason and make a difference. It is an honor to know Karin Overgaard, a Certified Master Pet Trainer, and Volunteer Coordinator with CHIMO Animal Assisted Therapy Project. Karen also has her own practice, visit her at www.doghelp.ca. We first met Karin through CHIMO, as our dog Toby is a volunteer through the program. I have also had opportunity to consult with Karin about Toby and her guidance, suggestions and modeling how to deal with our dog’s behavior has been incredibly valuable. Not only does Karin make a difference in the lives of the animals (and the humans) she works with, she also strives to make our world a better place. Thank you Karin, for making a difference!
To find out more about Karin, visit www.doghelp.ca
To find out more about CHIMO, check out: http://www.chimoproject.ca
