Plenty of opportunities for dogs to swim this month, and don't forget National Dog Week, September 28 - October 4! If you know of an event open to the public that's not listed here, please post it in the comments section, or contact the Dog Blog at jacobziggymarley@hotmail.com.

For events marked "Dogs welcome", please use your best judgement.

Iowa County 4-H Dog Agility Show
Thursday, September 3, 2009
3:30 PM
Iowa County Fairgrounds, Mineral Point
Iowa County 4-H Dog Agility Show during the Iowa County Fair, 3:30 p.m. in front of the grandstand, county fairgrounds, Min. Point
http://www.ichs.net/calendar.html

Coffee Hound Hour
Saturday, September 5, 2009
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
bad dog frida, 2094 Atwood Ave, Madison
Join fellow coffee hounds and their hounds the 1st Saturday of every month.  We'll provide coffee and treats (for humans & canines).  In addition all treats will be 10% off during this hour.  Come hang out with dogs and people who love dogs!
http://www.baddogfrida.com/events.html
Dogs welcome

Dunn County Humane Society Dog Swim
Saturday, September 5, 2009
10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Wakanda Water Park, Menomonie
$10 per dog.  Dogs must be leashed except while in the pool.
https://sites.google.com/a/dunncountyhumanesociety.org/dchs/dogswim
Dogs welcome

Re-Dog Sale
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
bad dog frida, 2094 Atwood Ave, Madison
Come and visit our resale store-within-a-store.  Gently used dog items will be available for sale the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month.
http://www.baddogfrida.com/events.html
Dogs welcome

Dodge County Humane Society Run For The Paws
Monday, September 7, 2009
10K/5K Run - 6:45 AM
1 Mile Fun Run - 8:30 AM
Randolph Park, Randolph
All proceeds of the runs will go towards the Dodge County Humane Society.  we have organized the run around the 46th Annual Randolph Korn Karnival and Labor Day Parade. Following the Run, please join the Randolph FFA for their annual breakfast at the high school, watch the parade and then stay for the day at the Randolph Park and enjoy entertainment, children‛s games, a dodgeball tournament, food stands and FREE Corn on the Cob until gone.
http://www.dogsdobark.com/files/Run_for_the_Paws_broch.pdf
Dogs welcome

Capital K9s 3rd Annual Labor Day Dog Paddle
Monday, September 7, 2009
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Goodman Pool, 325 Olin Ave., Madison
Celebrate the end of summer with your dog at the pool! Join the fun and hilarity as we watch dogs vie for farthest jump, fastest retrieve, and biggest splash. There will be additional contests and prizes. Great fun for a great cause!
http://www.capitalk9s.org/events/labor-day-dog-paddle
Dogs welcome

Washington County Humane Society Walk for the Animals
Saturday, September 12, 2009
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Jackson Park, Jackson
Food, fun and the company of other pet lovin people. The top walkers bringing in the most pledges will be honored. The walk is 1 or 2 miles long, and water will be provided along the walk. Low-cost microchipping will be offered and there will be a variety of vendors and breed rescue groups to meet.
http://www.grrow.org/grrowi/event+calendar/default1.asp
Dogs welcome

Washington County Pet Expo
Saturday, September 12, 2009  10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 13, 2009  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Washington County Fair Park, 3000 Hwy PV, West Bend
Watch the area's top trainers demonstrate activities such as frisbee, freestyle, herding and K-9 Police Dog. Participate in a wide variety of activities with your dog, including Lure Coursing; the Best Pet Trick Contest; Pier Pups, a canine dock jumping event; and the Confidence Course, a modified obstacle course that anyone can do with their dog.
http://www.washingtoncountypetexpo.com
Dogs welcome

Microchipping Clinic
Saturday, September 12, 2009
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Angel's Wish, 161 Horizon Drive, Suite 106, Verona
Microchipping with Angel’s Wish costs $20 per pet at our microchipping clinics, which are open to the public. This is a one-time fee and includes registration. All dogs adopted from Angel’s Wish are microchipped prior to adoption. Cats adopted from Angel’s Wish are eligible for a $5 discount when brought in within one year of adoption.
http://www.angelswish.org/microchip.html
Dogs welcome

Madison Mutts at Adoption Center West
Saturday, September 12, 2009
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
DCHS Adoption Center West, Madison
Meet eligible singles from local rescue Madison Mutts at Dane County Humane Society's new west side adoption center at High Pointe Centre.  Madison Mutts is an all-breed dog rescue based in southern Wisconsin that supports animal rescue shelters throughout the upper Midwest.  For more information, visit their website.
http://www.madisonmutts.org

Meet & Greet with Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin (GRRoW)
Saturday, September 12, 2009
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
bad dog frida, 2094 Atwood Ave, Madison
Learn more about the breed from a knowledgeable volunteer. 
http://www.baddogfrida.com/events.html

Washington Bark Dog Day
Sunday, September 13, 2009
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Washington Park, Milwaukee
It's time to high-tail it over to Washington Park for the 5th Annual Washington Bark Day!  Join us for vendors, games, contests & fun for the whole family! Featuring a blessing of the animals, lure coursing, demos & more.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116735090722
Dogs welcome

Pooch Fest
Saturday, September 19, 2009
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Palmer Park Wading Pool, Janesville
Pooch Fest includes time for dogs to swim inside the fenced wading pool for off-leash, timed play sessions. Owners will need to stay near their dog while it is swimming. Additionally, dog-related businesses and non-profit organizations will have booths on display to share information and provide educational resources to area pet owners. The cost to swim is $5 per dog and visiting the booths is free. Friends of Paw Print Park receive free admission.
http://www.ci.janesville.wi.us/citysite/news.aspx?ID=2994
Dogs welcome

Dunn County Humane Society's Annual Dogwalk
Saturday, September 19, 2009
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lions Club Pavilion, Wakanda Park, Menomonie 
Plenty of fun and activities for you and your dog!
https://sites.google.com/a/dunncountyhumanesociety.org/dchs/walk
Dogs welcome

9th Annual Boxer Bash
Saturday, September 19, 2009
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brown County Fairgrounds (White Expo Building), 1500 Fort Howard Ave., De Pere  
Highlights include a lure course, radar run, door prizes throughout the day, bake sale, silent auction, speakers, vendors, demonstrations, and contests.
http://www.greenacresboxerrescue.com/events/boxer-bash-2009
Dogs welcome

Badger Veterinary Hospital Open House
Saturday, September 19, 2009
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
3113 E. McCormick Dr, Janesville
Open house with catered food,drawings and prizes, demonstrations, clinic tour, a petting zoo, speakers and much more! All of this is in celebration of 10 years in our new facility. 105.9 the HOG will be broadcasting from the clinic from 11-1.
http://www.badgervet.com

Meet & Greet with New Beginnings Shih Tzu Rescue
Saturday, September 19, 2009
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
bad dog frida, 2094 Atwood Ave, Madison
Learn more about the breed from a knowledgeable volunteer.
http://www.baddogfrida.com/events.html

Alliance for Animals Sixth Annual Vegan Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, September 19, 2009
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Goodman Community Center, 1496 Waubesa Street, Madison
$8 for adults, $6 for students, and $3 for kids under 8.  Prizes will be awarded for the best chilis, so enter your favorite for a chance to win! Cook-off contestants get in free.
http://www.allanimals.org/events_chilicookoff.html

Dog Jog
Sunday, September 20, 2009
10:00 AM
Lot 60, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Proceeds from the UW School of Veterinary Medicine's Annual Dog Jog Benefit for Homeless Animals will allow our furry friends, from canine to feline and even some in between, to have a little better life.
http://www.dogjog.org
Dogs welcome

Baby-Ready Pets
Thursday, September 24, 2009
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
UW Health East Clinic, Madison
Introducing a baby or young child into your home can be exciting and overwhelming and will change everyone's lives, including your "first" baby's.  You may have the fear of your pets not doing well with children, or diseases such as toxoplasmosis, or worry about not having enough time to spend with your pet.
CLASS IS FULL - please call (608) 838-0413 ext. 115 to be placed on the waiting list. Next class will be in November.
http://www.giveshelter.org/sitemgr/upcoming_events35

New Beginnings at Adoption Center West
Saturday, September 26, 2009
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
DCHS Adoption Center West, Madison
Meet eligible singles from local rescue New Beginnings Shih Tzu and Friends Rescue at Dane County Humane Society's new west side adoption center at High Pointe Centre.  New Beginnings Shih Tzu & Friends Rescue is a 501(c)3 charitable organization in the Midwest dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing of small dogs in need.  For more information visit their website.
http://www.nbstr.org

Iowa County Pet Walkathon
Sunday, September 27, 2009
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Harris Park, Dodgeville
http://www.ichs.net/calendar.html
Dogs welcome