By Loreen Berlin
Crossroads Pet Resort in Stanton held its annual “Halloween Dog Show” recently, where dog costumes were judged by a panel of three judges.
Stanton City Councilwoman Carol Warren was one of the judges – for her third year.
“They heard I liked dogs and that's how I got started as a judge,” Warren said. “I used to raise Jack Russell Terriers.”
By Loreen Berlin
Crossroads Pet Resort in Stanton held its annual “Halloween Dog Show” recently, where dog costumes were judged by a panel of three judges.
Stanton City Councilwoman Carol Warren was one of the judges – for her third year.
“They heard I liked dogs and that's how I got started as a judge,” Warren said. “I used to raise Jack Russell Terriers.”
Another judge, Marie Hulett, has been working with wild and domestic animals for more than 30 years and has a professional background in veterinary medicine. She directed and edited the award-winning Pet Place TV Show and has been part of the Pet Place family since 1990. She has a pet-radio-show on KJazz 88.1 FM.
The third judge, Mary Ann Dell, writes about pets for a regional newspaper.
The event is for the people who are involved in Crossroad’s dog training and boarding programs.
“Best of show” was a dog dressed as a chef and another winner was a dog dressed up as a lobster.
There were doggie games, a photo booth, goodies for dogs and their owners, prizes and a doggie costume parade, with lots of fun for all.
“I love judging the Halloween Dog Show at Crossroads Pet Resort,” said Warren. “What makes this event so special is that the participants are mostly rescue dogs, while many are great healthy young dogs,” she said.
Warren said the pet owners worked hard on their dogs’ costumes and were proud of their dogs.
“The entries dressed in princess or butterfly costumes that tug at your heart-strings are the dogs that haven't had such a great life; their teeth may not be straight and they may have a limp or cataracts, but they love their very special owners and have become cherished family members,” Warren said.
It was a great event for everyone. Organizers had bobbing for hot dogs in gravy water for the dogs and any homemade doggie treat you can think of.
At Crossroads, doggie daycare provides an alternative to leaving your best friend cooped up in the house or apartment all day.
Dogs are social animals and the daycare provides an opportunity for them to be part of a pack where they can enjoy interacting and playing with other dogs.
“After playing all day, your best friend will be ready to settle down at home for a relaxing evening,” said A.M. Collins, with Crossroads. “For dogs that suffer from anxiety when left alone, day care can be a great help for both dog and owner.”
Collins said at Crossroads, dogs are grouped by an accredited trainer who pairs them with dogs of similar size, age, and temperament, making sure a tiny dog won't feel overwhelmed in a sea of large dogs.
“We want dogs to feel safe and comfortable in their play groups and we work hard to ensure that any dog that is social, is paired with an appropriate dog as their friend,” Collins said.
Collins explained that each dog has a social test and is evaluated for overall temperament toward people, objects and space, before being accepted into their day care program and that the tests are administered by one of the business’ accredited dog trainers.
The tests are done by appointment only.
For information about Crossroads Pet Resort, call 714-821-6622.
