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We bid fond “good bye for now” to James, who has been with us (literally) from Day One. We wish him much happiness in his new home waaaaay down in the Financial District.

When Kate Kennedy and her boyfriend first tried to socialize their puppy, Annie, at the dog park, she was intimidated by the other dogs. Kate thought maybe Annie would do better in a play environment where she had more supervision and knew she could play with other dogs that were small like her. They took her to Doggedly Devoted. The first couple of times at daycare, though, “she just sat by herself the whole day and observed and did not engage,” Kate said....

Walking nicely on a leash and reliable recall in the dog park are essential skills for city dogs. Doggedly Devoted is offering two workshops this month focusing exclusively on these topics. Please call or email to reserve your spot: 212-426-7232. Each workshop costs $30. Thursday, April 11, 7:30 to 8:30 PM: Loose-Leash Walking Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 to 8:30 PM: Building Reliable Recall

In celebration of Earth Day this month, Doggedly Devoted is offering free 30-minute mini workshops, plus a dog watering station in Harlem’s parks as a part of Harlem Park to Park’s Earth celebrations. Sunday, April 7 Community Fitness Day at Morningside Park 10 AM to 2 PM - Water Station for dogs with treats 11 AM - Dog Park Play 101: What to Look For 12 PM - Dog Bite Prevention Workshop for Kids...

Calliope is only eight pounds, but she has a big name to live up to. Her human, Lisa Burns, a composer, named Calliope (pronounced ka LYE uh pee) for the muse of epic poetry in Greek mythology. The canine Calliope is a nine-month-old brown and tan rescue dog, possibly a Chihuahua and Bichon Frise mix, perhaps with a bit of Yorkie or Terrier. Calliope often hops around on three legs, but she doesn’t let it slow her down....