Doggie Day Up The Hills

 Pro Dog-a-Holic held its first event of the year last January 25 at the Tagaytay Picnic Grove. Named "Doggie Day Up The Hills," the admins of PDH prepared an event for its members wherein both owners and dogs will enjoy the cool weather of Tagaytay, the company with fellow PDH members, and the prizes and giveaways that were up for grabs.

The event began with a potluck lunch wherein PDH members brought food to share with their fellow members. The food was overflowing and tasted great! During lunch, PDH members and admins got to know each other better as well.

The program for Doggie Day Up The Hills consisted of several interesting talks, exciting games and fabulous giveaways. Some PDH members had a bit bigger smiles on their faces after winning one of the many prizes that were raffled off or won in the games. The members enjoyed from the moment that the day started until the final moments when the goodie bags were given away.

 

It was such an amazing sight to see so many PDH members and dogs coming together in such a beautiful place to celebrate our love for our furry friends. We hope to receive continued support as we organize even more events for you, our dearest PDH members!

PDH would like to thank the sponsors for Doggie Day Up The Hills. You made such a successful event possible.

Nutrience Philippines
Paws & Tails Grooming Salon and Boutique
Saint Roche Premium Organic Dog Shampoo
Doggies' Choice
Manalo K9 Technologies International
Merial Philippines

A special shout-out to our co-partner for the event, the Philippine Animal Rescue Team, and to the VLV-VKV, for providing free anti-rabies vaccinations!

We wish to see you all again at our next event!

Doggie Day Fever Photo Contest

 

We are inviting everyone to join the DOGGIE DAY UP THE HILLS post-event promo, Doggie Day Fever Photo Contest! In gratitude to everyone who joined our event last Saturday, Pro Dog-a-Holic would like to extend more NUTRIENCE giveaways for you and your furkids!

Here are the mechanics!

1.Take a nice photo of your dog or dogs wearing the NUTRIENCE dog bandana or shirt, and the NUTRIENCE bowl full of dog food.

2. Place a caption saying….
My (name of pet/pets) loves NUTRIENCE!

3. Post your entry IN THIS THREAD ONLY, TAG the Nutrience Philippines fanpage and garner as many LIKE votes as possible from Jan. 27 to midnight of Feb. 15.

4. There will be 3 lucky winners of NUTRIENCE giftbags with the most no. of LIKE votes to be announced on Feb. 16, 2014.

What's inside the NUTRIENCE giftbags?
~ 800gms Dog Food
~ 1 Dog Bowl
~ 1 Collar & Leash
~ 1 Dog Shirt
~ 1 Dog Bandana
~ 1 Hand Sanitizer
~ 1 Dog toy

Join now! Our coverage for the event will be up soon. =)

Social Petiquette

Our event on Saturday isn't just a time to spend with our dogs but also a time where we get to meet and bond with our fellow PDH members and dog enthusiasts. Here are some of the social petiquettes we must follow:

1. Scoop the poop

Leaving your dog's poop on the floor might lead to unwanted situation wherein other people and dogs step on it. If you don't want it to happen to you, make sure that you don't cause it to others as well.

2. Watch your dog

As your dog's owner, you need to be responsible for him or her. Always make sure that he is not in danger, or that he or she won't cause trouble to anybody else.

3. Remove aggressive dogs immediately

In case your dog becomes aggressive for whatever reason, the first thing that you should do is to remove him or her from the situation. If you allow your dog to stay, fights could occur.

4. Talk to other owners

Before you or your dog approaches another dog, it is best to talk to that dog's owner first. Find out if the dog is friendly towards other dogs and humans, and if it is OK for you to approach them.

5. Know your dog's signals

You should know your dog better than anyone else. Look out for signs that say that he or she is scared or angry. This will allow you to prevent any unwanted feelings and situations for your dog.

Social petiquette isn't an option - it is a must. Make sure that you know the proper ways and apply them always, not only in our upcoming event but also in every other time where you take your dog to places with other dogs.

Tips on Traveling with your Dog

Our PDH DOGGIE DAY UP THE HILLS is only less than a week away, and everyone is excited including our furry babies! As dog parents, we should consider their safety and well -being while traveling to Tagaytay and here are some tips on how we can have a worry-free journey with our pets!

1. Make sure your dog is healthy to travel. If going to the vet for a check up is not possible, at least make sure that your dogs vaccines are up to date and bring vaccinations records with you.

2. Bring along his food or treats and some bottled water.

3. Avoid car sickness by letting your dog travel on an empty stomach.

4. Make sure that your dog is comfortable in the car and that he's safe and secured at all times.

5. Do not leave your dogs inside the car unattended.

6. Bring sturdy leashes and collars should have proper identification tags with your dog's name, phone number and name of the owner.

Going on out of town trips are fun especially if you bring your loved ones - dogs, included. So by planning carefully, not only you can make your trip fun and enjoyable but also safe and worry-free for everyone!

Our PDH DOGGIE DAY UP THE HILLS is made possible by PRO Dog-a-Holic and PRODOGS Central, in partnership with Paws & Tails Grooming Salon and NUTRIENCE!

We would also like to thank Doggies Choice, Merial Phils., Abel Manalo of Manalo K9 Technologies International, Saint Roche Premium Pet Products, and the VLV-VKV for the generous sponsorship and support for this event.

The Philippine Animal Rescue Team- Architects of Change, will also hold their Open Adoption and Fundraising drive on the event as well.

See you on Saturday, January 25 at Picnic Grove, Tagaytay to an afternoon of fun, friendship, games and surprises, while enjoying the cool breeze of the hills!

Pic for a Treat January Winners

Here are the winners for our Pic for a Treat Contest this month!

WINNERS FOR THE SMALL BREED CATEGORY
Annuh De Leon and Jeng Paradero- Mamiit

WINNERS FOR THE MEDIUM BREED CATEGORY
Regan Manalo Gonzalvo and Pat Rick


Winners will be notified via PM on how they will claim their prize which is a month of feeding program for their dog.

Keep sending those pictures and you could be chosen as one of the next month's set of winners!

Doggie Day Up the Hills

What better way to start the year right but with an afternoon of games, informative talks and fun surprises all coming our way this January 25, 2014 at Picnic Grove, Tagaytay City! This will also be a great opportunity to bond with our furry friends, meet both old and new members of PDH while enjoying the cool breeze of the hills! 

So what are you waiting for, join us in this cool event! Visit the event FB page for more information. Members who are wearing their PDH shirts will get premium lootbags!

This event is made possible by PRO Dog-a-Holic & PRODOGS Central in partnership with Paws & Tails and NUTRIENCE Phils.

Pro Dog-a-Holic's A PIC FOR A TREAT

This just in, starting today until February 14 (Valentine's Day), 2-3 active PDH members could win a month's supply of food from a premium dog food company.

Members must own at least four small to medium breed dogs (welcome to any breed) and must be proactive in all events, discussions and post dog-related materials in the PDH FB group page and of course post their photos with their pets on the contest thread. Plus points if you're wearing your PDH shirt on the photos you'll submit!

Members may post as many unique group pictures of their pets as possible. We will verify dog ownership once winners are selected.

Open to both admins and members of the group.

Pro Dog-a-Holic Gives Back

PDH is starting the year right by sharing their blessings through our newest campaign, PDH GIVES BACK.  We will be featuring an organization or group every month, through which we can share our blessings.

Some of our featured organizations may need donations in cash or in kind, while some may require volunteers - others may require both.

This January, PDH features CARA Welfare Philippines.

CARA, which stands for Compassion and Responsibility for Animals, was formed in the year 2000 by a dedicated group of animal lovers determined to help the plight of animals in the Philippines. CARA is a non-profit, non-government organization that receives no government funding; the organization relies solely on private donations.

Donations can be made through PayPal or bank deposit. Details can be found here: http://www.caraphil.org/mainsite/get-involved/donate/

As our dogs unite us, not divide us, let us be united in helping those in need.

 

Pro Dog-a-Holic: Selfie with my Doggie Craze!

PDH knows that everyone is addicted in taking their selfies and what could be more fun than taking selfies with our fur-babies!

 

This activity aims to promote the importance of having a healthy relationship between the pets and their owners! Every week there will be one pet and human tandem that will be chosen as the PDH FB group cover photo. And among the weekly winners, there will be one winner per month of free dog grooming from Paws & Tails Grooming Salon and Boutique.

So what are you waiting for, grab your camera phones and have fun taking selfies with your furry friends!

How Pro Dog-a-Holic are you?

How Pro Dog-a-Holic are you? Starting January 3, you can start logging in on the attendance thread posted on the PDH FB group wall. The person with the most number of logs until the group’s first anniversary on April shall get a special treat from the PDH Admins.  But that doesn’t stop there, there would be surprises in store for the members who are also actively participating and interacting with the different posts, activities and members of the group.

Don’t just be a Pro Dog-a-Holic, be a Pro-active Pro Dog-a-Holic.

The Pro Dog-a-Holic Slogan and Values

Pro Dog-a-Holic is a Facebook group created in Aug.21, 2012 with sincere intentions of building a healthy online community of dedicated canine owners. We envision a group that shares the same compassion and enthusiasm for dogs to develop unity and friendship amongst us.

The Pro Dog-a-Holic Slogan:

"DOGS UNITE US, NOT DIVIDE US."
 
The Core Pro Dog-a-Holic Values:

• We believe that dogs contribute positively to our quality of life and have much to teach us about patience, respect, solidarity, responsibility, loyalty and unconditional love.
• We believe every dog deserves to live out until their golden years, months, weeks or even days in a place of love, security and peace.
• We believe dogs are not a disposable commodity; rather, they depend on us to care for them through all stages of their lives.
• We believe in working with diverse organizations from across the country that share our fundamental values.
• We believe in honest, respectful and open advice to fellow owners that would help preserve the quality of upbringing their dogs deserve.
• We believe in providing educational support, advocacy, and sharing of best practices for those who are new to owning one and even to those who are producing to breed responsibly.
 

PDH Members during A Christmas Tail, After the Rain event (Photo Credits: Admin Pat Rick)

PDH Members during the Opening of the Animal Welfare Week (Photo Credits: Admin Pat Rick) 

PDH Members during the First PDH Grand Eyeball (Photo Credits: Admin Pat Rick)