Dog Trick Thursday!

Today is Thursday, and that means Dog Trick Thursday! A trick that is fun to teach your dog, but takes some time to practice is “roll over”.

Start by getting your dog in the “down” position. Once he is down, hold a treat in one hand, and with the other, gently push him to his side. When he is laying on his side, hold the treat near his nose, and move your hand to the side so his head follows. Where his nose goes, his body will follow. When he started to roll onto his back say “roll over” and give him the treat when he gets to his side.

This is a trick that takes some dedicated practice, but once your dog learns it, it is a fun trick to show off. Winnie and Phinn love “roll over” so much, we often find them rolling around in the yard by themselves!

Until next time…

Wedding Insurance

With the Royal Wedding almost here, Winnie and Phinn thought it would be appropriate to share some information with you on wedding insurance!

Wedding (and other special event) insurance can be purchased to reimburse you for if the event is cancelled due to weather, death, illness and serious injury. The policy can also provide coverage for reimbursed costs such as the minister, florist or band does not show up.

Liability can also be purchased in case you end up being liable for property damage or injury due to your event. Additional endorsements can be purchased for the tuxes and gowns, and gifts and jewelry (like the wedding band!!)

The premiums are relatively cheap, ranging from $100 to $500 or so, and provide you with protection in case something causes your special day to be not so special.

Until next time…

Community Event!

Looking for something to do this week? Stop into Gallery 263 at 263 Main Street in Nashua, where they are hosting ART IN BLOOM until the end of April. ART IN BLOOM is a collective art exhibit featuring many artists. Gallery 263 is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 5pm, and its free to the public. 5% of sales will go to a children's charity.

Hurry up and get down to Gallery 263 before the end of the month, and view the wonderful pieces of art reflecting on the arrival of Spring!!

Until next time...

Boat Insurance

Winnie and Phinn explained some coverages for motorcycles, but now that spring is here, there is another coverage that many people should have, and that is for their boats!

Many people are unaware that they need insurance on their boats and personal watercraft, and don’t have any. Winnie and Phinn would like to explain boat coverage to you and help you understand what is covered and where you can get coverage.

On a standard homeowner policy, there is typically between $1,000 and $1,500 for physical damage to the boat, motor and trailer. Liability is not included, but can be endorsed to the policy.

Often times, it is easier and relatively inexpensive to purchase a personal watercraft policy. This combines liability for property damage and bodily injury, as well as liability for your guests using your boat, medical expense payments to you and your passengers, and physical damage and theft coverage. Like automobile policies, valuation for the property is often on an actual cash value, meaning depreciation is taken into account, and the approximate market value is used in the event of a total loss. Agreed amount value can be used as well, meaning you and the company determines an agreed value for the boat. This is often times used in collector car policies as well.

If you visit the Insurance Information Institute (iii.org) you can find some safety tips, as well as tips to protecting and caring for your vessel.

We hope you have a nice Easter! Winnie and Phinn sure did!!

Until next time…

41st Earth Day!

Today marks the 41^st Earth Day. Earth Day is an celebration of the environment movement and ecological awareness. Millions of Americans each year pledge to reduce, reuse and recycle, and participate in programs and rallies in their communities for the purpose of helping the environment.

In 1970, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day. “The objective was to get a nationwide demonstration of concern for the environment so large that it would shake the political establishment out of its lethargy, and, finally, force this issue permanently onto the national political agenda” Senator Nelson said. Senator Nelson’s wishes certainly came true, as in July of 1970 the Environmental Protection Agency was created to enforce pollution legislation, and Earth Day would become an annual event!

You can learn more about Earth Day by visiting the EPA’s site, and find out about events and ways to help in your community. Winnie and Phinn just love the outdoors, and want you to help out anyway you can! Until next time..

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Dog Trick Thursday!

Sometimes playing with your dogs gets them all wound up, and they need a reminder to calm down. Today, Winnie and Phinn are going to share the "crate" command, but you can also use "go to your spot" and "bed" as well.

1. First, hold a treat in your hand so they can smell it.
2. Direct them to the location.
3. Toss the treat on the bed or in the crate, and say “bed” or “crate” while releasing their collar.
4. Keep practicing until you no longer need the treat!

This is a fairly simple trick that will save you a lot of time when you need your puppy to go to their special area. Sometimes, without even saying it Winnie and Phinn need a little quite time to themselves, and we’ll find one of them snoozing away in the crate!

Until next time...

Community Event!

Today we decided to share information on a Rabies Clinic for your pets in Hudson this Saturday April 23, 2011. The event is hosted by the Hudson Junior Woman's Club and Dr. Allen J. Conti of the Hudson Animal Hospital will be at the Hudson Animal Control Facility at 6 Constitution Dr. in Hudson from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm.

There is a fee of $10 per animal. A responsible adult must accompany every animal treated, and pets must be kept on a leash. For those owners residing in Hudson, a representative of the Town Clerk's office will be in attendance to provide dog licensing. All dogs owned by Hudson residents must be licensed by May 1, and a rabies vaccination certificate is required for licensing. The proceeds from this event will help to fund scholarships and other future projects planned by the Hudson Juniors to benefit the town and its citizens.

This is a great way to make sure your pet is healthy and up to date on their shots! No need to make an appointment just drop in! Winnie and Phinn are all set on their rabies shots!

Until next time...