For the past two years, Austin Fit Magazine has held a contest to find Austin’s Fittest Dogs.  All of the 18 dogs featured in the write up exemplify health and fitness and have an active and outdoor lifestyle; you know, all the things that dogs love!  Just like last year’s winners, there are some Unleashed Unlimited clients’ dogs in the on the 2010 Austin’s Fittest Dogs winners list!

So what does it take to be one of Austin’s Fittest Dogs?  Besides having an active lifestyle and a love for the outdoors, off-leash control is probably the most useful.  We all know that dogs really can’t have fun on a leash, I mean when was the last time you saw a dog catch a Frisbee, do agility, or go swimming while on a leash?  If you are looking for off leash dog training in Austin, contact Unleashed Unlimited, we can help get you and your dog off leash and having fun!

To see all of Austin’s Fittest Dogs, be sure to pick up the March 2010 issue of Austin Fit Magazine, and if you enjoyed this entry, don’t forget to subscribe to our dog training blog.  You will be automatically notified as soon a new entry is made.

Here is a short video of Charlie while he was in our board and train program.

If you are looking for a complete Austin board and train program for your dog, be sure to contact us!

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Here is a list of our top ten most viewed dog training blog posts from 2009.  Enjoy the look back!

10.  Texas House Bill 458

9.  What Exactly is Reward All About?

8.  Is Board and Train Right For My Dog?

7.  Indestructible Jawz Frisbee

6.  Teaching Your Dog Targets and Boundaries Part 2

5.  Gastric Torsion and Your Dog

4.  Who Has the Fittest Dog in Austin?

3.  2009 Mighty Texas Dog Walk

2.  Austin’s Fittest Dog Contest Winners

And here is the most viewed post on Unleashed Unlimited for 2009

1.  Underwater Agility Training

2010 is sure to bring more informative and entertaining blog posts relating to Austin dog training, dog ownership and unique gadgets and accessories for dogs.  If there is something that you would like to see covered in our blog, be sure to leave your suggestion in the form of a comment.  Happy New Year!

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A local Austin newspaper, the Austin American-Statesman, has been running periodic dog shows for a variety of different dog breeds.  Each time a new breed is posted, readers submit photos of their dogs; after the entries are published, votes are casted by readers and judges, and the winners are announced.  Unleashed Unlimited is proud to share that the two winners of the Pointer Edition are not only German Shorthaired Pointers, but both are Unleashed Unlimited Dog Training clients!

The winner of the Judges’ Choice was Jenga, and the winner of the Readers’ Choice was Knox; how cool is that?!  To see the complete write up and to see more pictures of Jenga and Knox, be sure to click here. Congrats to both owners of these dogs, they are excellent examples of two of Austin’s greatest pointers!

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Here is a short video of Chief while he was enrolled in our Round Rock Board and Train dog training program, enjoy the video!

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Here is a video of Zoe and Phoebe while they were enrolled in our Austin Board and Train dog training program.  Enjoy!

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After a very successful event last year, the 2nd annual Dog-tober-fest is coming to Austin again!  Dogtoberfest is a great dog event in Austin that raises money for a variety of local shelters and rescue groups.  Below is a partial list of activities that you can expect at this year’s Dogtoberfest!

• Costume Contest
• Live Music
• Dog Photo Booth
• Live and Silent Auctions
• Dogs Available for Adoption
• Vendor Booths with Great Dog Products

The 2009 Dogtoberfest will take place on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 from 10am to 7pm at the Domain in Austin, Texas.  So if you are in the area, be sure to bring your dog out and stop by for the events and contribute to a great cause!

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Below is short video of another dog who recently went through our board and train program.  Jackie is a beautiful shepherd from working lines with a lot of energy, drive, and intelligence; enjoy the video!

As you can see, Jackie did a great job while she was with us, we are going to miss her, but I know her owner is excited to have her back!

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For those who do not know, Twitter is without a doubt the best way to share and discover what is happening right now!  Following someone on Twitter simply means that you can receive updates of what your friends and family are currently doing; similar to status updates on Facebook, or extremely short blog entries.

Above you can see recent entries of typical thoughts, activities, pictures (there may be some of your dog on there) and other news from us.  Unleashed Unlimited has been on Twitter for some time now, but we have recently started to really use the service as a way of keeping in touch with our clients and friends.  Following us on Twitter is also a great way to see daily pictures (click here to see a few of our most recent ones) and announce any last minute news, such as rain cancellations.  So if you are currently on Twitter, consider following @UnleashUnlim

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We have been looking forward to our Agility and Disc Dog Weekend for some time now, and it is quickly approaching!!  Cyndy Douan, an agility and disc dog expert, is being brought in by Unleashed Unlimited to teach all of the curriculum for our event.  We could not have asked for a better instructor; she has tons of experience in a wide variety of dog sports, tons of knowledge about dogs, and does similar seminars all over the country.

The main focus of the weekend’s events is going to be agility, Frisbee work, and games!  During the seminar, you and your dog will learn a variety of skills related to agility and disc dogs.  Even if you dog has never been on any agility equipment, Cyndy will show you and your dog how to maneuver through the obstacles (check out this short video shot at our recent Intro to Agility course).  Even if you dog doesn’t currently catch a Frisbee, Cyndy will show you how to build drive in your dog and get them wanting that disc!

The seminar is designed for owners and dogs of all skill levels to learn more about agility and disc dog sports, and have a good time with your dogs!  It is open to dogs of all ages and skill levels, not just advanced dogs or graduates, all you need is an off leash recall and you can start teaching your dog new and fun things.  For complete details on the event, be sure to visit the registration site.

The seminar is going to take place at our Leander Training Center during the weekend of October 24th and 25th, with an optional “Bonus Monday” where Cyndy will be available for semi-private training sessions.  Breakfast and lunch will be served, and good times will be had by all!!

Early registration ends on October 10th, so make sure to sign up soon, the first 10 people to sign up will receive a free Jawz Disc!

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