Denim Dogs Fashion Blast Ambassadorable: Sally Ann the Dirt-Loving Duchess!

Meet Sally Ann, the terrific tunneler!

Sally Ann is a Welsh terrier, a breed so rare that the United Kennel Club has it on a watchlist to prevent its extinction. If Welsh terriers are worried they’re not showing it; they’re known for being happy, lively dogs. Sweet Sally Ann is no exception. She’s friendly, outgoing, and social, with a high energy level typical to terriers. One of the ways she puts this energy to work is at Earthdog Trials. 

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Earthdog Trials are underground hunting tests designed for breeds that were made to go after burrowing animals. Welsh terriers are one such breed, and Sally Ann does her ancestry proud as she plunges down into the tunnels of an Earthdog course. Once she’s beneath ground, she must navigate through the dark by nose alone until she locates a cage of rats. Once the rats are discovered she must allow her handler to take her out of the tunnel within a time limit.  Sally Ann is a top-level Senior Earthdog because she is fast, thorough, and obedient to her handler no matter how “in the zone” she is. It’s tougher than it sounds! Sally Ann has just one more level to go to achieve Master Earthdog, the highest achieving Earthdog status.
 

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But she’s not always down and dirty. In fact, Sally Ann can be a real duchess! She loves riding in her stroller like a royal carriage and is practicing her Prima Donna prance for the Mister Migs runway.  When she’s not training for her next competition, Sally Ann enjoys playing with tennis balls, licking her mother’s face, and dreaming about her debut as a Mister Migs DogStar.

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Come see Sally Ann, the rare breed dirt-loving duchess of Wales!

Tickets here:
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Want your dog to be a DogStar? A guide from a talent agency expert!

By M.G.Mauney

Want to see your pup in pictures? We interviewed Trace Sargent, the owner of top-notch Atlanta talent agency STAR K-9 to find out how. Here’s the scoop on how to bust into showbiz with your pet according to this DogStar expert who has put hundreds of dogs onscreen.

Q: How do I start?

Trace: The first step is socialization. A star always has the public to contend with as well as working with unfamiliar people, animals, and situations on set. Getting your dog socialized at an early age is key. Expose them to as many different environments as possible: different people, sights, smells, sounds, pets, everything! Dogs with dreams of stardom must be instantly friendly with strangers.

Q: Ok, what’s next?

Trace: Next comes the obedience training. They must be able to sit, stay, lie down, and to go stand at their “mark” on set without being distracted. Responding to positive reinforcement, specifically food, is also essential for set work. DogStars must have an excellent attention span which means taking direction for as long as needed to capture the shot. Sometimes this means many hours on set.

Q: What kind of role is best for my dog?

Trace: Different projects require different personalities and a dog will be picked not only for their ability to perform but by how well they match the personality needed for the performances, just like human stars! For instance, a high-energy dog will be picked for action scenes but not for a scene that involves lounging on a couch. Your dog must not only have the right training and look for a role but the right temperament. Audition your dog for roles that best suit his/her personality.

Q: Now that my dog is ready, how do I get my dog out there? How do I find casting calls?

Trace:Go to the STAR K-9 website and sign up your future dog star! Best of luck, and see you in the movies!
http://www.stark9.com/

Here’s  Emma, the Border Collie, who is the star of “Super Dog” shown at the International Burbank Film Festival last weekend—and nominated for an award!

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See Emma and all the amazing dogstars AND meet Trace Sargent in person at the Denim Dogs Fashion Blast on November 7!

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Denim Dogs Fashion Blast Ambassadorable: Reno the Sports Star!

By M.G.Mauney

Meet Reno, an agility-loving DogStar model for the Mister Migs Denim Dogs Fashion Blast!

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Weaving through poles, navigating hurdles, and jumping through hoops, here comes Reno at full speed! Reno the Dalmatian lives for performing tricks and agility. An athlete par excellence he crawls tunnels and climbs ladders on course after course, loving every moment of it. Dalmatians were bred to run alongside horse-drawn carriages and as a result are a breed with vast amounts of energy and endurance, which Reno exemplifies to perfection. Agility began as a test for horses, so it’s only natural that a dog bred to keep pace with them would excel at agility too. In fact, Reno looks much like a racehorse himself as he zooms over the jumps, his long legs a blur in the wind.
 

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Reno put his talent to the test this year by competing in his first North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC) Agility Trial. He took first place in the Novice Tunnelers and Novice Jumpers, winning qualifying scores in each event. A great start to a promising career! Reno’s ready for his paparazzi in his identity-disguising shades as you can see!

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One might think a star athlete like Reno came from a champion bloodline background. In fact, his story is one with a sad start. Reno was rescued from a puppy mill and subsequently adopted by his owner at the age of seven weeks. He’s since grown into a friendly, playful, lovable dog. He’s constantly working on new tricks to add to his repertoire in order to earn his Novice Trick Dog title, and is in training to become a Certified Pet Therapy Dog too. He’s turned a sad start into a happy ending!

Come see this stunning spotted sports-star at the Mister Migs Denim Dogs Fashion Blast!

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Denim Dogs Fashion Blast Ambassadorable: Gigi the Glamour Girl

By M.G.Mauney
 

Meet Gigi, the tiny and talented Maltie-Poo model for the Mister Migs Denim Dogs Fashion Blast!

Gigi, the Maltipoo walks upright on two legs as she takes a stroll with her owner.

Gigi, described by her mom as a true “girly girl,” may have always wanted to walk the runway. She’s been practicing since she was a pup. Walking on two legs came naturally to Gigi and no training was even needed. When Gigi and her mom go out for a walk, Gigi prefers to walk beside her mom on two legs like a little person!

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Clearly Gigi has a natural aptitude for showmanship, so her human mom worked with her to develop even more talents. Now Gigi knows so many tricks that she recently qualified for her official Novice Trick Dog (NTD) certification!

Fittingly for a girly girl, Gigi owns lots of fun fashionable clothes (including her Migrubbie from Mister Migs of course) and loves to show off her style while on the go with mom.  When mom grabs her bag to go shopping, Gigi goes up on her hind legs and follows her out the door. Girls, you know, just gotta have fun!

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Come see this diminutive diva do the two-step strut at the Mister Migs Denim Dogs Fashion Blast! Tickets here:

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Denim Dogs Fashion Blast Ambassadorable: Franky the Training Dog

By M.G.Mauney

Meet Franky, a former bundle of trouble turned trick dog, one of our DogStars for the Mister Migs Denim Dogs Fashion Blast!

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Franky the Rat Terrier is a Certified Trick Dog (CTD) who teaches other dogs how to do tricks! He and his mom work as a dog-training team at the Canine Country Academy in metro Atlanta.  Franky is the “demo dog” that shows student dogs how to perform various tricks and trials as they train through each step.

Intelligence and high-energy are standard for Rat Terriers and Franky is no exception. When Franky was a just a pup his mom realized that Franky needed challenge and thus channeled his energy into learning tricks.  He went from problem pooch to a happy and fun Franky. Many dogs are left at shelters simply because their owners do not realize that all they need is a positive and fun outlet for their high energy. Today, Franky knows and performs over 15 different commands and is certified by the Kyra Sundance Team, the official sanctioning and organizing body for the sport of dog tricks.

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Some of Franky’s favorite tricks are spinning on command and leaping over, through and under various objects, hoops and platforms.  Franky is also trained to find specific scents on command like drug detection dogs or search and rescue dogs. Franky can run agility courses too which he loves to do just for fun!

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Franky’s mom realized that since trick-training worked so well with Franky that she and Franky would try to help other dogs too.  She’s now earned the Bronze Medal Trainer Award and holds the Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed (CBDT-KA) certification. She and Franky are even working with some of our DogStars for the Mister Migs Denim Dogs Fashion Blast this November. Come meet Franky, the dog-training dog, to see tricks and experience a real treat!

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Denim Dogs Fashion Blast Ambassadorable: Razzles the Agility Champion

By M.G.Mauney

Meet Razzles, a beautiful Bearded Collie Agility Champion, one of our DogStar Models for the Mister Migs Denim Dogs Fashion Blast!

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Razzles dazzles as a reigning Bearded Collie Agility Champion who will soon be competing on the world stage. This agility DogStar holds an amazing list of titles and certificates. She won both Standard Agility and Jumping with Weaves Title at the Bearded Collie Club of America (BCCA) National Specialty Competition last September. In August 2015 she won the United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) Biathlon event, qualifying her to compete in the USDAA World Agility Games in October. Her American Kennel Club Titles include AX (Agility Excellent), AXJ (Agility Excellent Jumper), CGC (Canine Good Citizen), and HIC (Herding Instinct Certificate). One of Razzles secrets to success is her online agility coursework with World Champion agility expert Silvia Trkman, who trains in Slovenia. You may have thought that online courses were just for college students!

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Razzles’  registered name is "Shadowfax's Lone Star Belle," and call name is “Razzle Bella,” but her human father likes to call her The Amazing Goofus McGee.  “She’s just a big clown at heart who loves having fun,” says dad. “We never know what she’s going to do next to make everyone laugh!”

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One thing is for sure, Razzles loves her agility practice; she gets so happy during training that she barks out of sheer joy! And it’s a good thing because she’s got a lot of training ahead.  Just a few days after you see her on the runway at the Denim Dogs Fashion Blast Nov. 7 she will compete in the UKI US Open (another agility competition). Come see Razzles in her modeling debut and rocking some fabulous Mister Migs denim dog gear on the runway!

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Denim Dogs Fashion Blast Ambassadorable: Bart the Biker Dog

By M.G.Mauney

Meet Bart, Tail-waggin tuff Terrier and one of our DogStar Models for the Mister Migs Denim Dogs Fashion Blast!

Biker Bart

Bart the Biker Dog is a tough little terrier mix that loves riding motorcycles. The roar of his dad’s Harley is music to his ears! It’s no wonder Bart loves bikes; his first motorcycle ride marked the beginning of a new and better life after a rough beginning. Bart was born in a puppy mill, discovered and rescued from there by a shelter, and then adopted by his father. His new dad tucked him inside his jacket and they both took off on the Harley to his new home. Ever since, Bart is dedicated to two things in life: bikes and his father! He now rides behind his dad in a custom sidecar with a 3-part harness and goggles, designed and made for Bart by his dad. Bart’s natural mohawk completes his tail-waggin’ tuff look as they ride the road together.

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Bart and his dad share another common interest—TV and film! Bart got the role of the naughty canine wrapped in Angel Soft toilet tissue in the Angel Soft commercial. They both had fun playing hippie protestors in the movie Dirty Grandpa. His dad appears frequently on the hit show Walking Dead, walking (not riding) the streets as a zombie.  Come meet this motorcycle-loving tough terrier mix and his zombie/biker/model father at the Mister Migs Denim Dogs Fashion Blast!

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Denim Dogs Fashion Blast Ambassadorable: Logan the Skateboarding Powderpuff!

By M.G. Mauney

Meet Logan, the Chinese-Crested-Powderpuff-Skateboarder, and one of our DogStar models for the Mister Migs Denim Dogs Fashion Blast!

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Zooming into our DogStars lineup next is Logan, the skateboarding sensation! This Chinese Crested Powderpuff might be small but he’s no toy. He’s a top-notch trick dog, medical alert dog, and more! Logan was named after Wolverine of the X-Men (his secret identity is “Logan”) and he’s just as much a hero. His mother has a heart condition and realized when Logan was only a puppy that he could sense when something was wrong even before she knew it. Logan would come to her side and put his head on her lap to alert her. Now he’s trained as her medical alert dog and goes everywhere with her. Obviously he’s one sharp pooch, so she began training him as a trick dog too. Logan is so smart that he learned his trademark skateboarding technique in just two days!

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In addition to being a medical alert dog and trick dog, Logan regularly visits seniors at the Westbury Nursing Home and works as a Reading Assistance dog to help children learn to read with confidence.  And, Logan sports the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen Award and competes in obedience trials and AKC rallies. Just recently he won the obedience competition at the Dog Days of McDonough!

Logan lives with his human family and his pet siblings: a cat, Great Dane, a border terrier, an Australian shepherd, a Bengal cat and bunny rabbit. Confident and friendly, he’s eager to meet everyone.

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Come meet Logan at the Mister Migs Denim Dogs Fashion Blast in November! Tickets here:
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Denim Dogs Fashion Blast 2015 Expands Sponsors List

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Denim Dogs Fashion Blast 2015 Expands Sponsors List
Four New Sponsors Include Buckhead Hotel and Dunwoody Pet Resort

TUCKER GA (20 August 2015) – Mister Migs, a Georgia non-profit organization that designs and produces high-quality couture dog wear and gear while providing employment opportunities for marginalized young adults, announced today the latest additions to an ever-growing list of corporate sponsors for its upcoming “Denim Dogs Fashion Blast 2015” fundraiser. The Westin Hotel Buckhead announced earlier this month that it has come on board as the official hotel for the event, scheduled for Saturday, 7 November 2015 at Ambient Plus Studio in Midtown Atlanta. Arel Group Wine and Spirits, Atlanta-based distributors of the Candoni de Zan family wines, is the official wine provider for the event. The Pet Resorts in Dunwoody and Atlanta Dog Trainer in Alpharetta have also offered support.

“We are overwhelmed by the generous support from the Atlanta business community for our first fundraising event,” said Karen Lynn, founder and president of WOW In-Sync, Mister Migs’s parent company. “Through their generosity, we can not only show how Mister Migs’s products celebrate dogs and their owners, but promote its larger mission to help young adults develop career skills and grow in self-confidence.”

The ticketed event will spotlight couture canine designs from Mister Migs’s debut collection, modeled by local celebrity dogs accompanied by runway models. Other major sponsors include Eidé Magazine, Modern Dog, Pet Pages Atlanta, Factor Women and Star K9. All proceeds from the event will benefit Mister Migs’s mission to provide real-life work experience for marginalized young adults, many with developmental disabilities and autism.

 

The runway production will be produced by Michelle Lynch, owner of Poshe Productions and Macy’s national show event planner; Star K-9 will provide the four-legged models, including several television and film stars along with show dogs and community heroes.

In addition to the fashion show, event guests will be treated to a dinner with unique cuisine, provided by J'aime Sweets & Savories, live jazz music and a silent auction.

Sponsorships are still available; companies and individuals interested in sponsorships should contact Mary Justman at mjustman@wowinsync.org for available packages and prices.

For more information on Denim Dogs Fashion Blast 2015, including sponsorships and how to purchase tickets, visit www.mistermigs.com.

 

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About Mister Migs

Mister Migs LLC is a manufacturing and retail distribution company providing couture “Dog Gear for Good.” Supporting a green initiative, Mister Migs uses recycled denim as the core material for all its product designs. Based in Tucker, Georgia (part of metro Atlanta), Mister Migs is an open-community entrepreneurial initiative of Wow In-Sync, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) organization providing real-life work and community experience to marginalized youth, many of whom are challenged by developmental disabilities or autism. Through their experiences at Mister Migs, these youth gain an understanding of what is expected of them in business, helping them overcome barriers to mainstream employment and empower them to pursue their passions in career and life. For more information, visit www.mistermigs.com.

 

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Mister Migs LLC Announces Celebrity Emcee for “Denim Dogs Fashion Blast 2015”

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Mister Migs LLC Announces Celebrity Emcee for “Denim Dogs Fashion Blast 2015”         

John Lemley, Popular Atlanta Radio Personality and Host of WMLB’s “City Café,” Joins Event

TUCKER GA (21 July 2015) – Mister Migs LLC, a Georgia non-profit organization that designs and produces high-quality couture dog wear and gear while providing employment opportunities for marginalized young adults, announced today that Atlanta radio personality John Lemley will host its first annual “Denim Dogs Fashion Blast 2015” fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, 7 November 2015 at Ambient + Studio.

Lemley is the host and producer of “John Lemley’s City Café” on Atlanta’s AM 1690 WMLB, “The Voice of the Arts.” From 1997-2015, John was an on-air host and producer at 90.1 WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station where he created and hosted numerous news and music programs, including “Daytime,” “Aubade,” “Tapestry,” “The Stargazer’s Journal,” “Bach’s Lunch” and “All Things Considered.”

 “John’s positive energy and love of dogs make him a perfect choice for our event,” stated Karen Lynn, founder and president of WOW In-Sync, Mister Migs’s parent organization. “As one of Atlanta’s most popular radio personalities, as well as a well-respected member of the arts community, he will be a wonderful addition to our event team, and we are grateful for his support of our mission.”

The ticketed event will be a celebration of the wonderful world of dogs, starring working canines from show dogs to community heroes. The main portion of the evening’s entertainment will be the runway fashion show, spotlighting couture canine designs from Mister Migs’s debut collection, modeled by local celebrity dogs accompanied by Atlanta runway models. Proceeds from the event will benefit the organization’s mission to provide real-world job experience to young adults, many of whom have developmental disabilities and autism.

 

“I am honored and excited to be part of this great event,” said Lemley. “The Mister Migs’s fashions and accessories are such fun, and I can hardly wait to see what’s in store for the new collection. I hope all my friends and followers will make it down to Denim Dogs Fashion Blast 2015, and help me make the evening a success for this great organization.”

For more information on Denim Dogs Fashion Blast 2015, including sponsorships and how to purchase tickets, visit www.mistermigs.com. Companies and individuals interested in sponsorships should contact Mary Justman at mjustman@wowinsync.org for available packages and prices.

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About Mister Migs

Mister Migs LLC is a manufacturing and retail distribution company providing couture “Dog Gear for Good.” Supporting a green initiative, Mister Migs uses recycled denim as the core material for all its product designs. Based in Tucker, Georgia (part of metro Atlanta), Mister Migs is an open-community entrepreneurial initiative of WOW In-Sync, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) organization providing real-life work and community experience to marginalized youth, many of whom are challenged by developmental disabilities or autism. Through their experiences at Mister Migs, these youth gain an understanding of what is expected of them in business, helping them overcome barriers to mainstream employment and empower them to pursue their passions in career and life. For more information, visit www.mistermigs.com.

 

 

 

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Mister Migs to Host Black Tie & Denim Fundraiser

 

 

 

 

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Mister Migs Adds “Denim Dogs Fashion Blast 2015” to Atlanta Event Calendar

Debut of Canine Couture Line Benefits Youth with Developmental Disabilities and Autism

 TUCKER GA (30 June 2015) – Mister Migs, a Georgia non-profit organization that designs and produces high-quality couture dog wear and gear while providing employment opportunities for marginalized young adults, announced today its first annual “Denim Dogs Fashion Blast 2015” fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, 7 November 2015. The ticketed event will spotlight couture canine designs from Mister Migs’s debut collection, modeled by local celebrity dogs accompanied by runway models. Major sponsors include Eidé Magazine, Modern Dog, Pet Pages Atlanta, Factor Women and Star K9. The event venue is Ambient + Studio. Proceeds from the event will benefit the organization’s mission to provide real-world job experience to young adults, many of whom have developmental disabilities and autism.

“’Denim Dogs Fashion Blast’ exemplifies who we are as an organization,” stated Karen Lynn, founder and president of WOW In-Sync, Mister Migs’s parent organization. “A key element of all Mister Migs’s designs is recycled denim, which is why we established a ‘black-tie and denim’ dress code for the event.  It’s a celebration of the wonderful world of dogs, starring ‘canines with a cause,’ helping to spread the word about Mister Migs and what we do.” 

The main portion of the evening’s entertainment will be the runway fashion show, with Atlanta runway models dressed to complement their four-legged model partners. The canine fashions are part of Mister Migs’s first runway collection, all created by product manager and lead designer Rosemary Hopper and featuring recycled denim as a major component. The runway production will be produced by Michelle Lynch, president of Poshe Productions and Macy’s national show event planner; Star K-9 will provide the four-legged models, including several television and film stars along with show dogs and community heroes.

In addition to the fashion show, event guests will be treated to a dinner with unique cuisine, provided by J'aime Sweets & Savories, live jazz music and a silent auction. 

”It will be a rousing evening,” stated Lynn, “filled with fashion, laughter, music and, most importantly, fundraising to continue and expand our mission to empower marginalized youth to pursue their passions in career and life.”

Sponsorships are still available; companies and individuals interested in sponsorships should contact Mary Justman at mjustman@wowinsync.org for available packages and prices.

 For more information on Denim Dogs Fashion Blast 2015, including sponsorships and how to purchase tickets, visit www.mistermigs.com. 

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About Mister Migs

Mister Migs LLC is a manufacturing and retail distribution company providing couture “Dog Gear for Good.” Supporting a green initiative, Mister Migs uses recycled denim as the core material for all its product designs. Based in Tucker, Georgia (part of metro Atlanta), Mister Migs is an open-community entrepreneurial initiative of Wow In-Sync, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) organization providing real-life work and community experience to marginalized youth, many of whom are challenged by developmental disabilities or autism. Through their experiences at Mister Migs, these youth gain an understanding of what is expected of them in business, helping them overcome barriers to mainstream employment and empower them to pursue their passions in career and life. For more information, visit www.mistermigs.com.

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