I'm Back with an Update

Hello my fur-iends, it has been a long time. I'm back and ready to kick some blogging butt! I bet you are wondering what I have been up to these day, well, let me tell you.

I have been enjoying the great outdoors and cooling off in my pool as often as possible. Not to mention playing catching, going for walks, and visiting the farm.

My aunt also moved out of my human's house earlier this month. So I have been helping them paint, clean and organize this new space. Once it is finished it will become my mom's craft room and my new office. I can't wait until it is finished, I will definitely share pictures with you all.

About two weeks ago I won this great prize package from Pixel Blue Eyes. This package included 

2 Max Tshirts

Max Dog Tag
Max Bag
Max Hat
Max Bone Shaped "Duty Bag" Waste Dispenser Clip-On Kit
2 Movie Tickets 
My mom brought my younger aunt and uncle to the movie last week and they absolutely loved it. Pixel was even sweet enough to send pictures of herself for me to give to my aunt and uncle. 

Make sure you check out her blog, here is the direct link. 

Other then that I've just been hanging out with my humans. There is a lot of fun projects in the works and can't wait to share them with all of you.

Today I'm joining the Monday Mischief blog hop hosted by:

Alfie’s Blog, Snoopy’s Dog Blog, My Brown Newfies.

"MAX" Coming Soon to Theaters

MAX 

Rated PG
(action violence, peril, brief language and some thematic elements)

Warner Bros. Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures

In Theaters: June 26, 2015

MAX is about a military dog who serves on the frontlines in Afghanistan alongside his handler, Kyle Wincott, a U.S. Marine. But when things go terrible wrong Max loses not only his handler, but his best friend. Traumatized by this loss, Max is unable to remain in service and is shipped stateside.

Max has a hard time adjusting. The only human he seems willing to connect with is Kyle's teenage brother, Justin. So Max is adopted by Kyle's family. Justin has issues of his own and, at first, isn't interested in taking responsibility for Max.

Justin grows to trust Max and the two find an unlikely new best friend in each other.

“Max” stars Josh Wiggins (“Hellion”) as Justin Wincott, Lauren Graham (“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” TV’s “Parenthood”) as his mom, Pamela, and Oscar nominee Thomas Haden Church (“Sideways”) as his dad, Ray.  

You can watch the official trailer here.

One of the major topics this movie addresses is PTSD in dogs. We hear about soldiers suffering from PTSD but rarely hear about how war affects animals, in particular dogs. This movie gives parents the opportunity to talk with their children about PTSD in both humans and dogs.

Here is some information about PTSD in dogs.

• Who can be affected: 
• PTSD can affect military dogs as well as household dogs.
• Causes/Triggers of PTSD:
• Violent personal assaults
• Natural or human-caused disasters
• Accidents
• Loss of a care taker
• Military Combat
• Signs and Symptoms of PTSD:

• Change in behavior
• Nervousness
• Weight loss
• Aggression
• Shaking or whining
• Fearful behavior
• Avoiding places or things that remind them of the traumatic event.
• Treatment
• Retraining them to be comfortable again in tense situations is the number one form of treatment.
• Training is usually done with a certify/qualified trainer.
• Military dogs who show signs and symptoms of PTSD are taken out of service.
• Medications are generally not used since they mask the symptoms instead of helping/training the dog to cope/adapt to stressors.

On Tuesday, my humans are going to an advanced screening. I look forward to hearing and sharing their experience with this film!

A big thanks to Kenn Bell from Dog Files for all of his hard work in sharing and promoting this movie.

Today I'm joining the Monday Mischief blog hop hosted by:
Alfie’s Blog, Snoopy’s Dog Blog, My Brown Newfies.

"Best Friend. Hero. Marine." MAX Advance Screening Ticket Giveaway

"Best Friend. Hero. Marine."

You're invited to attend a complimentary advance screening of Warner Bros. Pictures new film MAX on Tuesday, 6/23 at Theatres of Mall of America at 7:00pm. Tickets can be downloaded at the following link while supplies last: http://www.wbtickets.com/SpencerGoldenDoodle

Please note that the theater is overbooked to ensure full capacity and seats are not guraanteed. Arrive early to secure your seats. This film is rated PG. #MaxTheHero http://max-themovie.com/