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Ashley White posted a question on the Wall of our facebook group and has given permission to use it as a jumping off place for our discussion boards. I think it’s something a number of us are interested in. Let’s pool any info we have.

Ashely writes, “We all love the Factory at Franklin for being dog-friendly but I would love a list of other places. Bo & I have had enjoyed sitting outside at Sol and McCreary’s. He has been to Mellow Mushroom although he had to sit off to the side. Are dogs allowed on the patio of Bunganut Pub?
Thanks in advance for any insight!”

Use the menu at left.

1. Click on any page.

2. Use our Blogroll for quick access to facebook and Yahoo groups for Franklin Dog of Tennessee

(Easier than you think….you might want to print out these directions, though)

1. Click on any of the “Pages” from the vertical menu on the left side of this page. Then, look at the vertical menu on the page you’ve selected….it will be slightly different than the menu you on the “Posts” page.  Under “Blogroll,” click on “Create a Profile for You and Your Franklin Dog.” This will take you to a page headed “Franklin Dog: Create Your Own Profile.”

2. On the right of the new page, you’ll see a block that says, “Welcome to Franklin Dog: Create Your Own Profile.” Click on “Sign Up.”

3. Fill in the requested information. Write down your password for future reference. On this “Create Your Profile”page, entered your Full Name and, if you have a picture of you, your dog, or you AND your dog, upload it. Fill in the last two questions and click “Join.”

Voila! You’ll see a page with a message that says “Welcome to Franklin Dog: Create you Own Profile, (Your Name)!”

4. Now, why don’t you go to the left of that page.
*Click on the individual pictures of Members to see other people who have joined.
*Or add some photos!
*Or go to the middle column under “Latest Activity” and see information that other members have recently posted.
*Or go to the brown banner at the top of the page, click on “Add content,” and post some information about you and your Franklin Dog.

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Nobody should have to experience losing a dog. It’s a heartbreak that serves no good purpose…except maybe as a tear-jerking country song lyric.

In the summer of ’08, Dan Reising was making moving into the Nashville area, settling in Brentwood. Back in Cleveland, OH, his dad, Rich, had a song idea based on the concept of “Man’s Best Friend.” Rich remembers the father/son team emailing ideas back and forth, “just taking the ideas from stuff that happens in our own lives everyday with our own dogs.” The lyrics ended up suggesting the title, “Better with You There.”

Sometime later, while Rich was visiting dog-related websites, a picture of a dog named Duke popped up which totally captured the personality of the song. When Rich contacted the owners of the website, “Hearts United for Animals” (HUA), permission was granted to use the picture as long mention of the organization is made.

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Rich says, “I have learned so much about shelters and various animal groups in this past year…it is totally amazing. What makes it all work for me are the notes I have received from people saying how ‘Better with you There’ touched them….or that it sounds like it’s about them and their dog!

“That’s way cool. I get a kick out of driving down the street and seeing a dog’s head out the car window just enjoying being there! I makes me know that we got it right!” he says.

Rich says the story comes full circle for he, his wife, Laura and son Dan when they’re all in Franklin on a Saturday and stop in at The Factory in Franklin when Happy Tales is holding Dog Adoption Day.

“I think the lyrics are pretty universal for all of us dog lovers…and if it brings a smile and a tear to our fellow dog lovers… that’s good enough for me,” says Rich.

We think it’s distinctly Franklin.

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July 31 is the deadline to submit pictures for Happy Tales’ annual fundraiser calendar. Of course, you can always access info about Happy Tales through our Blogroll.

The Tennessean came out to Honey Bear’s home in the Hillsboro Acres neighborhood in Franklin to talk about the Meadowgreen/Grassland area sewer project. Well actually, it was the opinion of owner Eddie Benzon that mattered most. But Honey Bear looks mighty photogenic in pictures on 1W and 5W.

We recognize  accomplishments of Franklin dogs, especially in the area of service to the community, and also work with owners interested in using their dogs to reach out to others.

US Police Canine Assn. Competition

Franklin PD Canines Sting and Titan let 27 challengers know that they were not be outdone - not in their house! And they did it convincingly! Working with their human teammates, they placed first and second overall, besting 27 challengers and winning 14 of 28 awards.

Franklin played host to the 2009 United States Police Canine Association Competition Thursday and Friday,  May 14-15, in events including canine agility, obedience, suspect search and criminal apprehension.

“While very proud of their performance, I am not at all surprised,” said Chief Jackie Moore. “The Franklin Police Department stives for excellence in every area. The fact that our two competing officer/canine teams walked away with 50% of this year’s honors is evidence of just that.”

Along with winning first overall, Sgt. Aaron Compton and Sting won first in agility and total search; second in obedience, article search and criminal apprehension; and third in tracking. Having earned the highest combined obedience and criminal apprehension scores, Sgt. Compton and Sting also received the Sgt. Jimmy D. Anderson Memorial Award.

Officer Charlie Richards and Titan showed that our Franklin team has depth as well as quality. They took first in obedience and tracking; second place in total search; and third place in article search and box search.

And next year…..be on notice! Franklin’s two newest K9 Officers and their partners, Brad Dorman (Nash) and Brett Spivy (Axel) will join the fray!

Three join the ranks of our Franklin Dogs in Blue

The ranks of Franklin dog’s finest has grown with the addition of three “dogs in blue.”

Graduation ceremonies for Franklin Police Officers Brett Spivy and Brad Dorman and Williamson County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Grandy and their respective canine partners (Axel, Nash and Lexer) were held recently at Franklin Police Department.

Fellow officers and family members celebrated the completion of 20 weeks of intensive training for the officer and their new canine chargers.

The Franklin PD canine program is overseen by Sergeant Aaron Compton. “These officers should be commended for their dedication and hard work. Being a K9 Officer is one of the most demanding assignments in the department; it’s also one of the most rewarding,” says Sergeant Compton.

Nash and Axel join Sting (with Sergeant Compton) and Titan (with Officer Charlie Richards) in Franklin’s K9 program. It’s the handsome muzzles of Sting and Titan that appear with their human partners on trading cards distributed at community appearances.

Franklin Chief Jackie Moore says, “A strong K9 program is a vital component to the success of this agency. The success that we have had utilizing highly-trained dogs and handlers to help get drugs and dangerous criminals off of our streets is immeasurable.”

Deputy Grandy’s partner, Lexer, joins two other canines at the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Jeff Long says, “I particularly appreciate the opportunity we have had to work so closely with the Franklin Police Department in the training of Deputy Grandy and Lexer.”

Would-be criminals should beware! Three super Franklin Dogs started patrolling their beats on Friday, April 17.

Thanks to photographer Jen Cook for supplying images. Check out:

www.jencookphoto.com

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and her blog at

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Core Value 3: OUR COMMUNITY AND ITS HERITAGE

We believe that as dogs can enhance the lives of families and individuals, they can also connect us on an individual and community level. We look for ways to use dogs to build bridges between members of our community. We recognize accomplishments of Franklin dogs, especially in the area of service to the community, and also work with owners interested in using their dogs to reach out to others. The Franklin Dog brand embraces our community’s history and its pride as a significant Civil War battleground.

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We recognize accomplishments of Franklin dogs, especially in the area of service to the community.

More than 30 police officer/canine teams will be welcomed by some of our famous dogs of Franklin as our local police department hosts the 2009 United States Police Canine Association Competition.

Teams will compete in events at the Fieldstone Farms softball fields starting at 9 a.m. on Thursday and Friday, May 14-15. Thursday’s events will feature canine agility, obedience and suspect search. Criminal apprehension events will be on Friday.

Events start at 9 a.m. and continue into the afternoon.

Core Value 3: OUR COMMUNITY AND ITS HERITAGE

We believe that as dogs can enhance the lives of families and individuals, they can also connect us on an individual and community level. We look for ways to use dogs to build bridges between members of our community. We recognize accomplishments of Franklin dogs, especially in the area of service to the community, and also work with owners interested in using their dogs to reach out to others. The Franklin Dog brand embraces our community’s history and its pride as a significant Civil War battleground.

Here’s a “Shout Out” to Franklin dog Patch Garret, shown on Pg. 9 of the Franklin Review Appeal Section of The Tennessean (Feb. 25). David and Vivian Garrett hosted a last-minute party to celebrate the success of Save the Franklin Theatre. Being the Franklin dog he is, Patch was naturally on the guest list!

You’ll also want to check out the latest in “The Wag” by our Franklin dog newshound Sally. Besides her usual annoyance with Puppy, Sally also mentions a number of other Franklin dogs and other owner/family members, like………

Queen, along with Robert and Patricia Kriebel and Scott; Sugar and owner Bob Reed; Molly and Theresa Reed; and Maggie and Barbara Molnar.