West Newsmagazine 11-26-2014

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study co-author Hal Herzog said.
Study co-author Dr. Alberto Acerbi said
the situation can be unfortunate for dogs.
“If people buy en masse dogs because they
appear in movies, the consequences can be
negative for the dogs themselves,” Acerbi
said, noting that a previous study found
dogs of the most popular breeds to have the
greatest number of inherited disorders.
While it is not surprising that people
follow social cues and fashions when
making purchases, he said, “when choosing
a new pet, we may want to act differently.”
On the calendar
“Pictures with Santa at the Dog
Museum” is from noon-3 p.m. on Saturday,
Nov. 29 at the American Kennel Club
Museum of the Dog, 1721 S. Mason Road
in Town & Country. Dogs have their photos
taken with Santa, and photos are available
online for purchase. A $5 donation to the
Guardian Angel Basset Rescue is requested.
Regular museum admission of $5 for adults,
$2.50 for seniors and $1 for children applies.
Refreshments are served. For more information,
visit museumofthedog.org, or call
Susan Hurt at (314) 712-2295.
• • •
“Light Up the Future,” the 17 th annual
Stray Rescue of St. Louis Hope for the
Holidays Gala, is from 7-11 p.m. on Friday,
Dec. 5 at the Chase Park Plaza, 232 N.
Kingshighway. Celebrity guests include
cast members from the ABC-TV series
“Castle,” Brett Hull and other favorite
New in the neighborhood
A grand opening
celebration was held
on Nov. 8 for the
newest Casey Ray’s
STL Dog Trainers location,
16528 Manchester
Road in Wildwood
Crossing.
A graduate of the
National K-9 School
for Dog Trainers,
Casey Ray has been
training dogs in the St.
Louis metro area for
more than 10 years
using his “Balanced
St. Louis Blues alumni players. Gourmet
food, an open bar, live music, silent and
live auctions are featured. Tickets are $200
per guest. Call (314) 771-6121, or visit
strayrescue.org by Nov. 28.
• • •
“Paws & Claus” is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
on Saturday, Dec. 6 near the Brooks Brothers
entrance at Taubman Prestige Outlets,
17017 N. Outer 40 Road in Chesterfield.
Santa poses with guests’ four-legged
friends for a 4x6 photo (one photo per pet).
For each photo taken, Taubman will make
a donation to the Humane Society of Missouri.
Visit taubmanprestigeoutlets.com.
• • •
The “Pet-acular Holiday Bazaar” is
from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.
13 and Sunday, Dec. 14 at Purina Farms,
200 Checkerboard Drive in Gray Summit.
Adoptable pets from local animal welfare
organizations; photos with Santa for kids
and dogs; shopping for unique holiday
gifts; canine flying disc and duck herding
demonstrations; and fun games and activities
for kids and dogs are featured. Those
who bring a dog or cat supply to donate to a
local shelter receive free dog treats. Additional
attractions include the Kids’ Craft
Corner, priced and $5 per child and free
for kids younger than 2, and the Breakfast
& Craft Workshop with Santa, a ticketed
event presented from 9:30-11 a.m. each
day. General admission and parking are
free. For tickets and more information, call
(314) 982-3232, or visit purinafarms.com.
Casey Ray (back row, far left) and his training staff recently
celebrated the grand opening of Casey Ray’s STL Dog Trainers
in Wildwood.
Training” philosophy, which emphasizes the use of veterinarian-recommended
obedience training, behavioral modification, dog psychology and overall education.
Ray founded his business based on the understanding that dogs and their
owners achieve their greatest success through training programs designed for
their individual needs.
Located in a 2,800-square-foot facility, Casey Ray’s STL Dog Trainers offers
a range of services, including complimentary one-on-one evaluations, Stay-and
Learn packages, private lessons and Lifetime Group classes. The new training
center is the second in the area; the first, located at 14020 Manchester Road in
Ballwin, opened last year.
For more information, visit caseyraystl.com.
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