Who trained whom?
We adopted a young chihuahua a year ago. He’s adorable, affectionate and a champion barker, barking at anything on our walks: trash cans, balloons on mailboxes, trees moving in the wind. The loudest barks with simultaneous tail wagging reserved for every dog we’d encounter.
I tried many approaches, practicing each for weeks at a time: ignoring him, crouching down to say a firm “No!”, picking him up, making sure I’m acting alpha. Forget it. Nothing worked. A dog trainer suggested using positive reinforcement but there was no positive behavior to reinforce.
Walks, at least for me, were not fun. My misbehaving boy just wouldn’t quiet down. People stayed away so conversations with neighbors became impossible. And forget even considering doggie play dates.
Then I decided to change the way I experienced his behavior. Instead of thinking I’d failed as a pet parent, I chose to see barking as a sign of his insecurity. I saw his barking behavior like a blowfish inflating to defend himself against perceived predators and maybe also attempting to protect me.
Barking then became my cue to gently reassure him that all was safe and well as we’d walk quickly away. Unbelievably, he responded to this approach and his barking is now less frequent and less intense. Occasionally he ignores other dogs and gets a ton of praise.
Now when we’re out walking and the barking starts, instead of feeling frustrated by trying to change him, empathizing has transformed walks into a calmer experience for everyone.
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| PARTY WITH THE DOGS!
Petapalooza in Chestnut Hill
Friday, June 7th
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Germantown & East Highland Avenue, Germantown
Chestnut Hill is the location for the 6th annual Petapalooza. This fun event highlights local rescue organizations, and features a petting zoo, paw reader, arts & crafts, photo booth, yappy hour, raffles, food, music and more!
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Wags & Wine
June 29th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road, Chadds Ford
Join the Brandywine River Museum of Art in the courtyard with your canine friends to enjoy local wines from Galer Estate Winery and White Horse Winery, a selection of foods created by Chef Mike Kline of the Millstone Care, games and live music by the Jayplayers.
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| ARTS & MUSIC - OUTSIDE & INSIDE
Manayunk Arts Festival
Saturday, June 22nd & Sunday, June 23rd
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Crafts from all over the country are featured. Historic Main Street in Manayunk is the host of one of the largest events in the tri-state area. Local and national artist sell handmade items ranging from fiber, glass and ceramics to photography, wood, sculpture, jewelry and more. Enjoy food, music in this outdoor 30th anniversary celebration.
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Music of Billy Joel featuring John Grecia & Band
Friday, June 14th
7:30 PM
Knauer Performing Arts Center
226 North High Street, West Chester
Celebrate the world’s best piano man, Billy Joel, as John Grecia and his band perform hist from “Piano Man” to “Movin’ Out” to “My Life.” And you get to make music too with sing-a-longs. Tickets purchased in advance range from $15. – 20.
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| GIANT BENEFITS
Main Line Meals on Wheels & Giant Benefit
During June
Giant
550 East Lancaster Avenue, St. Davids
Main Line Meals on Wheels is the recipient of Giant Bags 4 My Cause Program. When you buy a reusable Giant shopping bag for $2.50, a $1.00 donation will be made to Main Line Meals on Wheels through the month of June. And you’re helping the environment at the same time.
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5th Annual Steps to Cure Sarcoma
Sunday, June 2nd
9:00 AM
Wilson Farm Park
500 Lee Road, Wayne
Every dollar raised is used for research and treatment in a collaborative research network between the Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine, the Penn Veterinary School, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
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Home of the Sparrow Gala
Saturday, June 1st
6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
The Phelps School
Sugartown Road, Malvern
Field House of the The Phelps School in Malvern will be transformed into an event space to celebrate the women and children who have escaped the cycle of poverty and homelessness with Home of the Sparrow’s support. This is the 25th anniversary gala, fighting homelessness in Chester County. Participate in a true celebration of what can be achieved as a community. Tickets and raffle online.
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| FOOD TRUCKS, CHOCOLATE TASTING & BIERGARTEN
Food Truck Friday
Friday, May 31st
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Staybridge Suites
Valley Forge 422 (88 Anchor Parkway) Royersford
Free admission, free parking and pay-as-you go food trucks for foodies with a passion for food trucks. Fun, easily accessible and some of the best trucks around.
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Chocolate Tasting 101
Sunday, June 2nd
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Sweet Ashley’s Chocolate
70 Buckwalter Road, Royersford
Describing chocolate is much more than labeling it as white, milk or dark; bitter or sweet. Each chocolate manufacturer has both delicate and decadent details to discover. This program presented provides everything needed to discover the chocolate you like best and an explanation on how chocolate is made.
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Pop-Up Biergarten at Historic Sugartown
Thursday, May 30th
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join Historic Sugartown and Malvern-based Locust Lane Craft Brewery, as well as Chaddsford Winery for a relaxing summer evening Happy Hour. Expanded food truck options and pouring stations. Explore Sugartown’s buildings and enjoy paper marbling demonstrations. Free entrance to the village. A portion of the beverage and food proceeds support Historic Sugartown.
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| AMAZING DISCOUNTS
Radnor Township Discount Amusement Park Ticket Program
May – July
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Radnor Township Building
301 Iven Avenue, Radnor
Discounts to Township residents for area attractions like Adventure Aquarium, Dorney Park, Six Flags and Hershey Park along with Regal, Edwards and UA Theatres.
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Spring Book Sale
Friday, May 31st
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 1st
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Malvern Library
Support Malvern Library at the spring book sale and find some bargains for yourself and gifts for others. More information: 610-644-7259
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| HIKE, BIKE or RUN
The Giant Main Line Run
Presented by The Main Line Chamber Foundation at Main Line Chamber of Commerce, Wayne
September 8th
8:30 AM
175 Strafford Avenue, Wayne
Join us for a 5K Run / 1.5 Walk through Wayne to raise money for scholarships to be granted to the brave volunteer first responders (fire fighters and emergency medical professionals) via The Main Line Chamber Foundation’s grant program.
This is a fabulous USA Track and Field (USATF) approved 5K Run / 1.5 Walk, raises scholarship money for the Main Line’s volunteer first responders, firefighters and EMTs . The USATF sanction means that the run is part of the Mid-Atlantic circuit of races, places it shoulder to shoulder with the Broad Street Run and the Philadelphia Marathon. The event allows you to run or walk down Lancaster Avenue through the heart of the Main Line and the beautiful streets of Wayne PA.
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Hike at The Willows
Saturday, June 1st
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Willows
490 Darby Paoli Road, Villanova
Radnor Township, LL Bean King of Prussia & the Radnor Conservancy offer a free, instructor-led hikes, 4-miles at a moderate pace, through beautiful streams and wonderful old-growth trees at the Willows Park and Skunk Hollow. Meet outside the mansion. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing, waterproof footwear, snack, water, personal medications.
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Bike Rodeo
Sunday, June 2nd
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Wayne Art Center parking lot
Bring your bike for this free event featuring bike skill games, obstacle course, paperboy challenge, figure eights, safety tips, tune ups and more. Sponsored by Radnor Township Recreation and Radnor Scouts. Registration required.
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Queen of Prussia 10K
Sunday, June 2nd
8:00 AM
155 Village Drive, Suite 100, King of Prussia
Queen of Prussia 10k presented by Main Line Health is an all women's, high quality, running event. The race will begin and end at King of Prussia's Town Center, where outdoor shopping, dining, and now running meet.
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Devon Horse Show & Country Fair
Thursday, May 23 through Sunday, June 2
Devon Horse Show Fairgrounds in Devon
This Main Line tradition kicks off its 123rd year with free admission and parking after 5pm on Community Night (May 23). Come in local spirit wear to support Conestoga High School’s sports teams, and enjoy Alumni Corner with themed drinks and food specials for alumni of all local high schools. Fun for the whole family continues with amusement rides and games and – new this year - the Children’s Tea Party (May 25). Gather the ladies for the fabulous Ladies Day and Hat Contest (May 29)!). Reserve your tickets today for the excitement of evening on May 26 and the Sapphire Grand Prix on May 30.
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| Big Apple Circus
Through June 16th
7:00 PM
Expo Center
100 Station Avenue, Oaks
Acts blend with music performed by the 100-person Big Apple Circus Band. Aerial acrobats, pyro-technics featured in the 42nd season.
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| MAINLINE NEIGHBORS IS HIRING
FOR SEPTEMBER!
Join our growing team! We are looking for an experienced advertising sales professional to join our team STARTING IN SEPTEMBER! We would love to meet with you if you have a background in advertising sales.
* MINIMUM 20-25 hours per week
* Ability to work from your home office
Advertising Sales Representatives are responsible for introducing our digital advertising solutions to local businesses.
• Responsible for developing new business relationships via in-person, email, and telephone contacts
• Advertising sales experience highly preferred
• Strong relationship building skills and entrepreneurial drive is a must!
• Must be computer literate
• Generating and Qualifying Leads
• Tenacious and Goal Driven
Looking to work in a culture that actively supports the community? Email us! We'd love to talk with you!
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Benchmark School's new Innovation Lab inspires our students who learn differently to explore, be creative, and become courageous reflective learners who understand the world and how to contribute in a compassionate way.
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Kids out early this year?
WAC’s Summer Art Camp begins June 3! Half- and Full-day camps available, 9 am - 3 pm for all ages. Late afternoon classes for teens!
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Kick off the summer at Peddler’s Village, where you can enjoy vibrant outdoor art as you shop, dine, and stroll the lush, landscaped grounds.
peddlersvillage.com
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The mission of Foote Orthodontics is to provide the highest quality care in a caring atmosphere where patients are treated with excellence clinically and personally.
OFFICES IN BRYN MAWR & WAYNE
101 South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Suite 320
Bryn Mawr
110 Gallagher Road
Wayne
(610) 525-6142
footeorthodontics.com
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Paws and Affection hostsworkshops for kids to teach them about service dogs in our community,disability awareness, dog training philosophy, and offers hands-onopportunities with their dogs.
Learn more and register today!
pawsandaffection.org
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Summer, 2019
If you’re a teen, looking to perform community service and enjoy working with kids and families, apply online to volunteer at the RadnorLibrary. Teen volunteers must be in grades 6-12 and
under 17 years old.
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A MAINLINE NEIGHBORS AND
JKCP EXCLUSIVE CONTEST!
WIN one free week of
Day Camp at JKCP!
Here's how it works:
- Complete the form online (click here)
before May 31, 2019 at midnight (EST).
- Enter code "MLNWIN" in the code area.
- Tune into MainLine Neighbors' Facebook or Instagram accounts on Sunday, June 2, 2019 to see if you're the winner.
- Winner can redeem Free Week of Day Camp at our Haverford or Villanova location. See contest page for details & list of programs.
ENTER TO WIN!
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New Leash on Life
Volunteers and College Interns Needed
Summer, 2019
Narberth
New Leash on Life USA is a Pennsylvania 501(c) (3)non-profit, prison-dog training program, dedicated to improving the life of inmates and saving the lives of dogs.
New Leash On Life USA saves lives of at-risk shelter dogs by training prison inmates to care for, and socialize them to enhance their adoptability. Inmates attend workshops on life skills and job readiness, and many receive opportunities for paid internships in the animal care field when they are paroled.
Volunteer: Contact Dianne@newleashonlife-usa.org
University students studying MSW or Criminal Justice can contact New Leash to become an approved partner. Pass this information to your college advisor. University contact:
Robert@newleashonlife-usa.org
and Dianne, Dianne@newleashonlife-usa.org
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