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Jen Reeder

Message from DWAA President Jen Reeder in Response to the Capital Gazette Shooting

I’ve been reeling from the journalists being gunned down in Maryland and I’m sure all of you have been, too. I just want to send love and support to all of our members and colleagues.…

Uncategorized | June 29, 2018

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What I’ve Learned from Smudge, Lola, and Dewey

By: Kendle Frank, 16 Parker, Colorado Dogs have been humanity’s loyal companions for thousands of years. They’ve been my best friends since I was 2 years old. I can’t remember a time when canines weren’t…

Junior | June 22, 2018

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A Passion for Helping Pooches

By Jayson Kimberly 12 years old Montgomery, Texas When I first saw Booker in a Facebook post, he was in bad shape. His leg was bloody, and he looked very sad. He was a stray…

Junior | June 8, 2018

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Full Circle

by Daly Dodsworth My name is Daly Dodsworth, and I am thirteen years old. Three and a half years ago, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, an incurable disease caused by the failure of…

Junior | June 6, 2018

Jen Reeder

Germinder Renews as Dog Writers Association of America’s Agency of Record

Exciting news: Once again, Germinder & Associates has been named agency of record for the esteemed Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA). Founded in 1935 by eight editors and publishers invited to the Westminster Kennel…

Uncategorized | June 5, 2018

Jen Reeder

Registration is still open for the Cat Writers’ Association conference!

Our friends at CWA have a terrific schedule lined up for the 2018 CWA Conference, capped by their awards banquet. The event takes place June 7-9 in Houston and is open to members and non-members…

Uncategorized | May 24, 2018

Jen Reeder

Dr. Marty Becker’s new book is out!

Dr. Marty Becker inspired DWAA members with his rousing keynote address at DWAA’s Awards Banquet earlier this year … now he’s going to inspire readers with his new book “From Fearful to Fear Free: A…

Uncategorized | April 17, 2018

Jen Reeder

The National Dog Show’s blog is active again: guest post

The National Dog Show’s blog is active again – check out the latest post from intern and social media coordinator Casey Saladino or visit http://thenatldogshow.blogspot.com/ for all the latest news. My Checkered Flag Pups by…

Uncategorized | April 6, 2018

Jen Reeder

John O’Hurley congratulates David Frei on his DWAA Hall of Fame induction on TV

We are delighted that John O’Hurley congratulated David Frei on his recent induction into the DWAA Hall of Fame at the start of the broadcast of the Beverly Hills Dog Show! Watch it here: https://www.facebook.com/160756357403215/videos/1373688222776683/…

Uncategorized | April 3, 2018

Marsha M. Pugh

Tweet about your dog for charity and to support the Beverly Hills Dog Show!

Purina Invites Pet Lovers to Celebrate The Positive Impact Dogs Make In Our Lives During the Second Annual Beverly Hills Dog Show ST. LOUIS, March 29, 2018 — In celebration of the second annual “Beverly…

Uncategorized | March 29, 2018

Jen Reeder

DWAA Member Turid Rugaas Honored in Norway!

Congratulations to Norway-based DWAA member Turid Rugaas for receiving His Majesty King Harald of Norway’s Medal of Merit for her work as a dog trainer, educator and writer for the past 50 years! We are…

Uncategorized | January 10, 2018

Jen Reeder

David Frei to be Inducted into the DWAA Hall of Fame

The Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) has selected David Frei as the 2017 Hall of Fame Inductee for outstanding contributions to the field. He will accept the award on February 10, 2018 at the…

Uncategorized | December 6, 2017