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Last general practice before the demo at Sunlife stadium Oct 1st
Sunview Park Sept 24th

Be ready

DAn

Last two practice before our demo at the Sunlife Stadium october 1st
Still Sunview Park 7 pm

Less than 3 weeks before the Show at the Sunlife stadium for Bark at the Park special baseball game of the Florida Marlins
This Friday September 10th at 7 pm Sunview park

FREE AUDITION DAY
Could your dog be one of our National team members?
Do you and your dog have what it takes to become a member of the biggest dog entertainment show in America?

You may have seen American Idogs perform at the Marlin’s games, now you can become a National team member and be part of a National tour. If selected, you will receive free training as an Elite Team member.
Who can apply?
Owners and dogs with exceptional skills in canine musical freestyle, agility, fly ball, Frisbee™, obedience, or tricks. Dogs must be less than 8 years old. Only amateurs without casting or company contracts are eligible to apply. Bring all your furry friends. Info and registration for audition, phone 954-829-3274.
Audition Day is Saturday, October 9 from 11:30 am to 1pm at Sunview Park 1500 SW 42 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
(Corner of State Road 7 and Davie Blvd.)
www.americanidogs.com
Information or to sign up, call 954-829-3274, fax 954-322-8764, or e-mail info@americanidogs.com.

Online scammers turning to pedigree dog ads

By Samantha Donovan

Posted 9 hours 43 minutes ago

The ACCC is warning would-be dog owners not to be fooled by advertisements offering pedigree dogs at bargain prices.

The Age newspaper in Melbourne ran an expensive ad in a prominent position for several days only to realise it was a scam.

The consumer watchdog agrees it is a newish twist to the old Nigerian banking rort.

A dog breeder prepared to advertise one puppy on page three of The Age newspaper clearly has several thousand dollars to play with.

The Melbourne broadsheet ran the ad four days in a row before pulling it from today's edition. It read:

'Female English bulldog puppy for sale for $600. Shipping not included. Vet checked. Up to date shots and worming. Home raised with children in loving environment.'

An email address was given for interested buyers.

Peter Kell is the deputy chairman of the ACCC and says the puppy classified ad style scams first came to light in 2007 and the consumer watchdog is now getting about 300 complaints a month.

"Many of these are about cars and motorcycles. But ads for puppies are certainly right up there," he said.

Mr Kell says these ads may be the new version of a Nigerian email scam.

"There does seem to be a link to West Africa with these sorts of classified ad scams," he said.

"And it's often the case that one of the hallmarks is that the seller claims to have relocated to West Africa and that's one of the reasons why they're trying to sell the dog."

He says consumers should be on the look out for tell-tale signs the ads are fake.

"Any requests to send money overseas. Typically the response if you do contact the seller will often contain a lot of grammatical errors," he said.

"It's also the case that certain key phrases seem to be repeated such as the term 'potty trained' believe or not. They seem to use a common dictionary of phrases when it comes to describing the puppy and its background."

Alarm bells

Dogs Victoria is part of the Australian National Kennel Council which issues pedigree certificates for dogs around the country.

Chief executive Elizabeth White says ads like the one run by The Age should ring alarm bells immediately.

"Well it just makes you laugh really when you see that the dog is being offered for $600 shipping not included. A dog that was born here would have to have $200 worth at least spent on veterinary fees for initial inoculation and you know veterinary checks and so on," she said.

"And there are a number of other costs that are just not there. I don't see where they get a $600 from. So it's really, it is just a scam. It just sits out as a scam."

Mr Kell says the nature of the scam makes the chances of the perpetrators being caught very slim.

"Look these scams are very difficult to trace. There's no doubt that there is a link to international scam operations with these sorts of classified ad placements," he said.

"And that means that it's very difficult to go back to the origin and find out who's actually sending them.

"They move around quickly. They use fake addresses, fake names. So the best thing is to avoid sending any money in the first place."

But he says the sites and newspapers running the ads have been very helpful.

"Look [I'm] a little surprised that it managed to get to page three. But there's no doubt that these scams are becoming quite prevalent in both newspapers and online classified ad sites," he said.

"So we've been getting a lot of cooperation from these sites and the publishers to run warnings for consumers.

"Unfortunately it is the case that the scammers are making money from these operations and quite a lot of money. In Australia alone we're tracking reports to the ACCC of aggregate losses in the millions of dollars."

We had a lots of fun last week for our first pre show practice .
Actual member had the chance to meet with our new potential team Jessica and Captain.
We will be back again next Friday September 3 from 7-8 still at Sunview Park.

Come and see our pre-game show at the Dolphin stadium for the fund raising event Bark at the park from the Florida Marlins october 1st.

Dan

You've probably seen this, but just in case you have not ......Neil & Zeus
 
 
A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS.........
1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me
3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.
5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.
8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.
9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.
10 On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.
~Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them.
Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's critters.
~Now please pass this on to other pet owners. We do not have to wait for Heaven, to be surrounded by hope, love, and joyfulness. It is here on earth and has four legs!

Thanks Neil

Dan

2)   Roll Over Rover Trick Class.  Tuesdays starting September 6 at 7 p.m. What could be more fun for you and your dog? Tricks can convert your dog’s “bad” behavior into more acceptable behavior within a framework of fun, which makes it different from any old obedience training that could accomplish the same thing. The right tricks for your particular dog can use behavior the dog finds rewarding right within the trick itself. Tricks can also be useful when a vet, owner, or groomer needs to examine or handle your dog. You need no prior dog-training experience. Trick training requires only patience, attention to detail, time, and a love of dogs. Learn how to perform the most basic and simple tricks up to the more complex and advanced ones. Let us show you how to make it happen! This course provides an excellent foundation for learning all aspects of dog tricks and is an ideal course to take either following or alongside the basic dog-training course. Special: $89 for six weeks. Sign up now! www.americanidogs.com.

It’s back to school for dogs, too! Upcoming classes at Sunview Park, 1500 S.W. 42nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale (near corner of U.S. 441 and Davie Boulevard). 
 
1)   Obedience Clicker (beginner) Class. Tuesdays starting September 7 at 7 p.m. Come with your dog and learn the ultimate technique to train your dog to be the top of his pack! In this five-week program you will learn how to use this amazing dog-training tool that is known as a clicker. At the end of the program, you will know the techniques to have your dog listening to you each and every time you ask him/her to follow a cue or perform a trick. Special: $89 for five weeks. Sign up now! www.americanidogs.com.

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