Kids & Canines Program at Freeport Public Library

Kids & Canines Program at Freeport Public Library

Love dogs and want to learn more about how to interact with them? Then Dog-Harmony’s Kids & Canines program at Freeport Public Library on Friday, March 21 at 1 pm is for YOU!

This workshop is geared toward children ages 6-12. It teaches basic canine body language and signs of stress so that children can interact more safely with dogs. The children will then practice these new skills with certified therapy dogs. 

Call the library at (850) 835-2040 to sign up for the program on March 21.

If you represent a local library, please contact Nancy Bown to get your location included in the program’s visiting schedule.

10th Annual Doggie EGGstravaganza

10th Annual Doggie EGGstravaganza

Dog-Harmony presents the 10th annual, canine-only Easter egg hunt and social, “Doggie EGGstravaganza,” at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin on Friday, April 18, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm!

With a $20 pre-registration (or $25 the day of), leashed canines and their human companions will receive a souvenir bag to collect colorful eggs filled with delicious puppy treats.

Approximately 800 colorful holiday eggs will be scattered throughout the lawn. There will be two designated areas for pets over and under 35 pounds.
Guests can enjoy delicious appetizers courtesy of JC’s Gourmet, beer and wine, music by DJ Diamond Dan, pet photos courtesy of Rescue Animal Photography, family-friendly games, and great prizes.
This event is part of the Coastal Culture Series, which is made possible by the Grand Boulevard Arts & Entertainment Program.
We ask that no prong, choke, or shock collars be used at the event.

Doggie EGGstravaganza kicks off in Grand Park, which is the green space between Tommy Bahama’s and Cantina Laredo in Grand Boulevard.

Hop into Event Sponsorship!

We’re gearing up for the 10th Annual Doggie EGGstravaganza on April 18 at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, and we’re inviting businesses to join the fun as event sponsors!
This paw-some event brings together 150+ four-legged friends and their two-legged companions for a unique canine-only Easter egg hunt and social. It’s the perfect opportunity to showcase your brand to a pet-loving audience while supporting Dog-Harmony’s mission to keep dogs out of shelters through education and community programs.
Contact us to make this Easter egg-stra special together!
Dog-Harmony Sponsorship Tiers for the 10th Annual Doggie Eggstravaganza 2025

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Future Therapy Dog Meet & Greet on Feb. 12

Future Therapy Dog Meet & Greet on Feb. 12

Are you interested in becoming an evaluated therapy dog team with your four-legged pawtner? Visit Nancy Bown, CPDT-KA, at Grand Park in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin for a fun meet and greet with your pup on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 11:00 am! You’ll learn about the opportunities to give back and more about the process of becoming an evaluated therapy dog team with Dog-Harmony. You may also work on a few fun activities in the dog-friendly shops at Grand Boulevard with your pup. Please text (850-376-4190) or email Nancy using the form below to attend this complimentary overview, offered for both humans and their pups.
Vote Dec. 3rd for Dog-Harmony’s Tree at Festival of Trees at the Park on Grand Boulevard

Vote Dec. 3rd for Dog-Harmony’s Tree at Festival of Trees at the Park on Grand Boulevard

Join us Tuesday, December 3rd from 4pm-6:30pm for The Festival of Trees Kick-Off where Dog-Harmony and 17 other non-profit organizations will decorate trees and compete to win cash prizes totaling $8,500, including Best of Show and People’s Choice. The People’s Choice winner will be voted on and announced along with Best of Show, Second and Third Place winners. Held on National Day of Giving, join the fun and vote for your favorite tree to win the People’s Choice Award.

Each vote is $5 and can only be cast at this event on Dec. 3rd. We hope to see at the Park on Grand Boulevard!

The trees will remain on display in Grand Park through Christmas (Dec. 3-25) for all to enjoy!

More information about the event and the Festival of Trees: https://grandboulevard.com/event/festival-of-trees-in-grand-park/

The 2024 Dog-Harmony Tree at Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees
Chillin’ for Canines: A Human Wellness Day at Ain’t Life Cool Benefiting Dog-Harmony

Chillin’ for Canines: A Human Wellness Day at Ain’t Life Cool Benefiting Dog-Harmony

Ain’t Life Cool, a cryotherapy and wellness center, is hosting its second Chillin’ for Canines benefiting Dog-Harmony on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 8955 US-98, Suite 104 in Miramar Beach, FL.

100% of the proceeds from services booked at the center that day will be donated to Dog-Harmony, a 501(c)3 dedicated to enriching the lives of humans and their canine companions through community education and therapy dog programs.

Ain’t Life Cool offers holistic therapies on a walk-in basis, including cryotherapy utilizing the most advanced technology available, red light therapy, compression therapy, and Himalayan salt aromatherapy. These targeted or whole-body therapies can help reduce inflammation and swelling, promote healing, and diminish pain.

To participate in Chillin’ for Canines and support Dog-Harmony, visit Ain’t Life Cool in Miramar Beach on December 7. There, you can select from a variety of therapies available to the public on a walk-in basis to reduce pain, heal, and promote rejuvenation. Participants can also enjoy complimentary refreshments in between services.

Visit www.aintlifecool.com to learn more about its therapeutic services!

Call for Photos: My Dog Rescued Me

Call for Photos: My Dog Rescued Me

Show Everyone the Dog Who Rescued You!

Dog-Harmony is calling for photos of the dogs who rescued their owners, or people who were helped by one of our Therapy Dog Teams. Now until November 24, 2024, submit a photo (.jpg, .png, or .pdf) of your dog, or dogs, to us for printing and making custom ornaments that will be displayed on our Christmas tree in Grand Boulevard’s Festival of Trees in Sandestin, December 3rd-26th.
The trees will remain outside during the event so our ornaments are made of sturdy white plastic, tied with an aqua ribbon, and your photo is sealed with clear vinyl. Please indicate in the form below if you would like to pick up your ornament after the event, in early January.
If you don’t want an ornament that has been outside, and you’d like to put it on your own tree, select the number of copies you want mailed to you before we put the original one on the tree. The copies are $10 each, to cover the cost of supplies and mailing. You will receive your mailed ornament copy during the first week of December.

Join us Tuesday, December 3rd from 4 pm to 6:30 pm for The Festival of Trees Kick-Off at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin.

Dog-Harmony and 17 other non-profit organizations will compete to win cash prizes totaling $8,500, including Best of Show and People’s Choice. 

Use the form below to submit your photo and request a copy of your customized ornament.