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Jen Reeder

DWAA Award Banquet Keynote Speakers Announced: Jill Rappaport and Steve Dale!

The Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) is delighted to announce the keynote speakers for the 2019 DWAA Awards Banquet: Jill Rappaport and Steve Dale. “We’re thrilled that these two luminaries in the dog writing…

Uncategorized | August 30, 2018

Jen Reeder

Thank you to the 2018 Writing Competition Judges!

DWAA is grateful to the volunteer judges for the annual writing competition. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise with us! 2018 Dog Writers Association of America Contest Judges Mary Abram Cara Sue Achterberg…

Uncategorized | August 17, 2018

Jen Reeder

Why I’m Excited for the DWAA Writing Competition – And Why You Should Be Too!

Each year, I get excited about the annual writing competition hosted by the Dog Writers Association of America. At its core, the DWAA Writing Competition is all about celebrating outstanding media that involves dogs. It’s…

Uncategorized | August 12, 2018

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Cunning Corgis

The Most Magical Dogs in the Universe By Theo Bernstein, age 8, New York City Introduction: What is a Corgi? Presenting the most magical kind of dog to step paw in this universe: The Corgi!…

Junior | August 9, 2018

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Dunkin’ Dogs

Barker Days in Parker, Colorado Story and photos by Kendle Frank, age 16 Ending the summer off with a bang isn’t just for the humans in Parker, Colorado, it’s also for all our four-legged friends!…

Junior | August 9, 2018

Jen Reeder

Guest post by Ranny Green: Should You Vaccinate Your Dog?

Should You Vaccinate Your Dog? By Ranny Green Reprinted with permission from GoodNewsForPets.com Vaccinate or titer? You’ll want to read this when it’s time for your dog to have a booster shot. It can be…

Uncategorized | August 9, 2018

Jen Reeder

Call for Entries for Fall Ruff Drafts: Working Dogs

As you are winding down your summer (egads! School is starting for some folks in under two weeks) we are preparing to ramp up for the fall issue of RUFF Drafts. The theme for this…

Uncategorized | August 9, 2018

Jen Reeder

DWAA Writing Competition Is Open!

The Dog Writers Association of America’s annual writing contest is open for entries! Journalists, authors, bloggers, photographers, illustrators and editors can compete in a variety of categories for the coveted Maxwell Medallion, named for dog…

Uncategorized | August 7, 2018