Sit Means Sit™ Educates Pet Owners to do a check once a month to Chase Away K9 Cancer!

July 8, 2011 - PRLog -- Austin, TX. - Sit Means Sit™ classes not only include dog training and behavioral problem solving, but they’ve now added a ‘Check Your Pet’ feature to their group classes on behalf of Chase Away K9 Cancer!

Chase Away K9 Cancer launched the official ‘Check Your Pet Day’ to help pet owners be more aware of what is going on with their pet and the value of early detection.  The official ‘Check Your Pet’ day takes place on the 14th of every month.  

Chase Away K9 Cancer (http://www.chaseawayk9cancer.org/) is a grassroots campaign, which funds canine cancer research and awareness efforts.  The campaign was founded by Cera Reusser with support from friends and the DockDogs® community in 2006 after she lost her Labrador Retriever, “Chase,” to cancer.

Sit Means Sit™ has joined forces with Chase Away K9 Cancer to help raise awareness and be proactive in fighting this dreadful disease that kills so many of our beloved pets.  In the Sit Means Sit™ Group Classes, on the 14th of every month, the Trainers and their Clients will be checking all of their dogs for lumps, bumps and anything abnormal.  This will include looking inside their mouth and ears, places that pet owners may not check regularly when they are simply petting or hanging out with their pooch.

Bobby Pablico, owner of Sit Means Sit™ Anthem, Nevada and a certified Pettech Instructor held the first group class that incorporated ‘Check Your Pet’.  “The most eye-opening thing happened in the very first class, a very surprised client found a lump on his dog“, said Pablico.  “This reinforced that this awareness education is critical”.  

10 Common Signs of Cancer in Small Animals:
1.   Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow
2.   Sores that do not heal
3.   Weight loss
4.   Loss of appetite
5.   Bleeding or discharge from any body opening
6.   Offensive odor
7.   Difficulty eating or swallowing
8.   Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina
9.   Persistent lameness or stiffness
10.   Difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating
(Provided by the American Veterinary Medical Association)

Many people are familiar that the founder of Sit Means Sit™ is Fred Hassen, but what they may not know, is that Sit Means Sit™ was also formed with his amazing Pit Bull, “Maddy”.  Together, “Maddy” and Fred developed Sit Means Sit™ into a nationally recognized company.  “Maddy” was well known for her videos and also winning a National Championship event.  “Maddy” was lost to cancer at the age of 6.  Sit Means Sit™ shares a special connection with Chase Away K9 Cancer from these grassroots of when “Maddy” and Fred began their endeavor.

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About Sit Means Sit™
Founded and Created by Fred Hassen in 2006, Sit Means Sit™ is a dog training system that has evolved into the largest U.S. based dog training company. The gentle training methods offer a high level of obedience to the pet owner and create a happier dog. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, this innovative obedience training company has over 50 locations throughout North America and Australia. You can find Sit Means Sit™ on the web at http://www.sitmeanssit.com/.  For more information on Chase Away K9 Cancer, visit http://www.chaseawayk9cancer.org.

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