Get ready for the Show with - How To...

This month we have an article written by Helene about Flying with your dogs in cargo and in carry-on. The article has sample copies of forms for you to download. Helene did a very nice job of explaining how to fill out the forms and explaining the requirements for travel by air. Also included are testimonials from other Farmdog people about their Air Travel adventures.

This topic along with Travel by Auto written by Tonya last month will give you a good start in preparation for the DSFCA2009 National Breed Specialty.

The How To category will have new articles each month to offer suggestions on how to do things. This month we are featuring articles on:

1) How to travel with your dogs
2) How to make a Web site shortcut on your desktop.
3) How to take pictures of your dogs

Each month we will either expand upon a topic or add a new one. If you would like to learn about a subject please let us know by sending an email to the Web Committee.

Members will be able to login to comment on the Blog by using their Members Only login. First-time login password is your member number. You can locate your membership number in your profile on the Members Only site.

Come see the fun at www.farmdog.org/DogBlog

Farmdog Fun 101

How often have you heard people talk about a dog sport or activity and you don’t understand the terms or what they are saying? Well this is the place your can learn about the activity and how titles are awarded. Think of it as Farmdog Fun for Dummies.

Last month we featured a basic lesson on herding. Jeri and Suzy have written a very entertaining and educational article I am sure you will enjoy. -- Photo: Suzy is ready to herd.

This month please enjoy the informative article about Flyball basics written by Susan Weber. I know you will enjoy watching your Farmdog family participate in what is called the Dog's dog sport. -- Photo: Mel with Levi and Sally with Luke. The brothers raced together November, 2008.

We welcome your input to these activities and any other activity you would like to add.  A form for submission is located in the SubmissionForms Section of the Members Only site.

Featured Farmdog - Flora's Lady Eva Annelise "Anna"

This article was written by answering the questions shown at the bottom of the article. It made it easy to write having questions to answer and a subject I am passionate about. We would love to hear about your Farmdog. Please answer the challenge and send us an article about your dog(s).

Anna is the tenth Danish/Swedish Farmdog to be born in the United States. She is the third puppy in a litter of three. Her father, Flora’s Han Solo, is the first Danish/Swedish Farmdog born in United States and her grandmother Flora is the first breeding female to come to this country. Anna’s litter was the first to be conceived on United States soil. Words cannot express how blessed I feel to share my life with this wonderful companion and to have been able to be a part of such a small and select group of people that live with Danish/Swedish Farmdogs.

Life is good, and even better living with a Farmdog!

more about Anna...

One of the best things about having a Farmdog is the people you get to know as a result.

Please tell us about your special Farmdog. A form is posted in the Submission Forms Section of the Members Only site. This will give you some ideas to help you write about your dog(s).

Next month's Featured Farmdog is a human...

Stay Informed

Please come back and visit us often to see the new things we are doing. Don’t forget to check BOD at Work and learn what our committees and board members are doing.

Up coming events and features:

• 2009 National Breed Specialty
• The return of the dynamic map of Farmdogs in the US
• The return of Farmdog Bios with lots of pictures and movies
• Farmdog pedigree charts
• Farmdog information Database

The DSFCA Web site Committee 6/3/2009