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The long green line marched between sidewalks full of Irish and Irish fans during the Sunday, March 17, 2013 St Patrick's Day Parade. Starting at noon from Bloor and St George before heading down Yonge Street and later passing by the review stand on Queen Street West in front of City Hall. Joe and I dressed up as Irish Vikings.


See more of the parade after the jump.

There was a time when dogs were simply man's best friend, then they slowly took over the world. Luckily they believe in peace, why else would they have their own doggie United Nations? No, this is no Planet of the Pooches with Bowser Zaius! Dogs gather together to plan government policy and economic reforms at the Harbourfront location of PawsWay, mostly concentrating on bigger dog treats, while a new month brings more events like Scooby Doo Day and Agility Skills.
Dachshund UN
Thursday, February 28th 7pm / Friday, March 1st 7pm / Saturday, March 2nd 2pm / Sunday, March 3rd 2pm

Shock, delight, cacophony! A meeting of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights is staged with the help of specially recruited dachshunds in this wild performance installation. Joyful and chaotic, spectacular and fascinating, Dachshund UN questions our capacity to imagine and achieve a universal system of justice. Admittance to this show is free on a first-come, first-served basis at the Harbourfront Centre Enwave Theatre. Performances will also be webcast at PawsWay in the pet park for you and your dog to enjoy. For more information visitharbourfrontcentre.com/worldstage/dachshund

See more of PawsWay March schedule after the jump.
PawsWay Pet Loss Support Group
Saturday, March 2nd (11:30am - 1pm) / Saturday, April 6th (11:30am - 1pm)

If you have experienced the loss of your animal or are anticipating the loss of your animal, know that you are not alone in the grief that you are feeling. The purpose of this group is to create a safe and supportive environment where everyone's grief matters. Participants will have an opportunity to express their loss and share memories of their companions.

The group is co-facilitated by Jennifer Chiasson and Angie Arora. Jennifer is a Pet Loss and Bereavement Counsellor and has worked in veterinary medicine as an Animal Health Technician for over seventeen years. Currently, she works with Gateway Pet Memorial Services as a Pet Funeral Director. Angie is a registered social worker who has worked as a grief counsellor, group facilitator and educator in the area of pet loss. She serves as an expert on PawsWay.ca responding to people's questions and experiences about pet loss. FREE!

Agility Skills
Thursday, March 7th (6:30pm - 7:30pm) / Thursday, April 4th (6:30pm - 7:30pm)

Learn the fundamentals of Agility! Each week will focus on fun new skills and techniques. Topics include new verbal cues such as 'go' or 'turn', plus new obstacle skills such as independent weave poles. Cost: $80 plus HST for four weeks.

Puppy Kindergarten
Saturday, March 9th (11am - 12pm) / Saturday, March 23rd (4:30pm - 5:30pm)

New Puppy? Bring out the best in your dog in this exciting and informative four week series of classes! Topics include come when called, sit, stand and down on command, name recognition, house training, leash pulling and much more! Cost: $100 plus HST for four one hour sessions.

Scooby Doo Day @ PawsWay
Saturday, March 9th (12pm - 5pm)

Meet Scooby Doo live at PawsWay. Enjoy fun games and activities for the entire family including your dog, plus free giveaways! If you have a Great Dane participate in the Great Dane meet-up. Plus, come dressed as your favourite Scooby Doo character. FREE!

Camp PawsWay
Monday, March 11th - Friday, March 15th (9am - 4pm)

Do your children love dogs and cats? This exciting new, hands-on experience is for all young animal lovers between the ages of 7 to 9. Campers learn about cats and dogs, their origins, health, training, basic tricks and more. Join us for a fun-filled week of pet themed activities, games, arts and exploration! $275 / child / each week. To learn more and register go to:harbourfrontcentre.com/camps/marchbreak

K-9 Manners Level 1
Wednesday, March 13th (6:30pm - 7:30pm)

Course designed to help pet owners teach their dogs how to be a pleasant and responsive family and household companion. It will assist pet owners in successfully teaching their dog basic skills such as sit, down, stay, walk politely on leash, come when called, and more. Problem behaviours will be addressed with clear and easy to implement solutions. All skills will be taught using positive reinforcement training. Cost: $199 plus HST for six one hour sessions.

Agility Games
Saturday, March 16th (1pm-4pm) / Saturday, March 30th (1pm-4pm)

Come try our FREE basic agility course. All ages and all breeds welcome! Our friendly staff is here to help your dog brave the tunnel and master the jumps using positive reinforcement.

Meet the Experts Day @ PawsWay
Saturday, March 23rd (1pm - 3pm)

Pet ownership comes with many questions and PawsWay is here to help. Our knowledgeable staff and experts are available to answer your questions concerning veterinary advice, training and grooming. We also include free advice everyday online at pawsway.ca from our panel of 8 experts including a dog breeder, pet nutrition expert, dog trainer, cat breeder, pet groomer, animal communication specialist, veterinarian, and grief counsellor. FREE!

Ask the Vet
Saturday, March 23rd (1pm - 3pm)

Everyone has questions when it comes to the well being of our pets so why not ask those questions for free? Back by popular demand, Dr. Krista Nelson from Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital will be on site to offer professional advice and guidance. FREE!

Ask the Trainer
Saturday, March 23rd (1pm - 3pm)

Is your pooch perfect except for one or two issues such as leash pulling or excessive barking? Receive expert advice from Ursula Hummel, the PawsWay trainer of K9 Basic Manners. Learn how to address specific behavioural issues through positive reinforcement methods. FREE!

Ask the Groomer
Saturday, March 23rd (1pm - 3pm)

Nervous of knots? Terrified of tangles? Learn some grooming tricks and tips to keep your pet looking their best between visits to the groomer. Mary - the PawsWay grooming expert with over eight years of experience - will provide advice and demonstrate basic grooming techniques. Please note this is not a full grooming session or designed to replace a visit to a professional grooming salon. Please bring in your current grooming tools and learn how to maximize their effectiveness and discuss other grooming tool options. FREE!

Off Leash Safety Course
Saturday, March 23rd (2pm - 3pm)

STAY SAFE! PLAY SAFE! Learn everything you need to know to keep your dog safe in an Off Leash environment - whether at PawsWay or outside. Discover invaluable tips on canine body language and how to ensure a safe, responsible and fun environment for you and your dog. This course is mandatory for visitors attending the PawsWay Off Leash and costs only $10 per family.

Pet First Aid
Sunday, March 24th (10am - 6pm)

Pet First Aid Certification Course is a veterinarian approved certificate recommended for all Pet Lovers, yet is comprehensive enough to provide Pet Care Professionals the needed tools to safely care for other people's pets, and to know what to do, should their pet become ill or injured. Recognize and manage all types of injuries, emergencies, when to call a vet, rescue breathing, CPR and bandaging. For more information and to register online visit DogGuru.ca

Canine Good Neighbour
Saturday, April 6th (1pm - 4pm)

Canine Good Neighbour program identifies and rewards responsible and caring owners and their canine partners. This twelve step evaluation is fun, rewarding and useful. Successful participants receive a certificate from the Canadian Kennel Club. $25 fee applies

Special Offer for fans of PawsWay!
Friday, March 15th 5PM / Saturday, March 16th 10:30AM / Saturday March 16th 2:30PM / Saturday March 16th 5:30PM

Our good friends at the Sony Centre have a special offer for the PawsWay community. Scooby Doo is visiting Toronto in an exciting production with everyone's favourite canine hero! For their upcoming production of 'Scooby Doo', PawsWay fans receive 20% off the regular ticket price. Go to sonycentre.ca and enter special code 'PAWSWAY' for the Friday evening and Saturday morning show.

Ladies and gentlemen of #Toronto, forget the snow, forget the cold because the city that sometimes sleeps is starting to wake up. During the March 1st to the 3rd weekend in 2013 there is plenty of fun activities to keep you busy - ahead of the March Break.

My plan includes hitting the big smoke on Saturday and taking in the following:
Toronto International Bike Show.
Habourfront World Stage Daschund UN at PawsWay Pet Centre.
Lay's Do Us A Flavour at Yonge-Dundas Square.
Sexapalooza 2013.
For more action and excitement the battlin' brawlers of the Toronto Roller Derby begin the 2013 season with a double header home opener. "First up, the Death Track Dolls will challenge the 2012 Boot holders the Chicks Ahoy at 6pm on the track. This show stopper is followed by a clash of leopard and blue as the Gore Gore Rollergirls take on the Smoke City Betties."

@PawsWay helps reduce world tensions with the @WorldStageTO United Nations doggie delegations meeting in February and March 2013. Located at Harbourfront the 3,500 square foot pet paradise has plenty of events and meetups so a daily visit is always recommended - but this world class event by Harbourfront Centre World Stage Production is just hilarious. Photo at top supplied.

"Shock, and delight! A meeting of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights is staged with the help of specially recruited dachshunds in this wild performance installation. Joyful and chaotic, spectacular and fascinating, Dachshund UN questions our capacity to imagine and achieve a universal system of justice. Admittance to this show is free on a first-come, first-served basis. Performances will also be webcast at PawsWay during the performances."

Dachshund UN dates and times: Thursday, February 28th 7pm / Friday, March 1st 7pm / Saturday, March 2nd 2pm / Sunday, March 3rd 2pm.

"Dachshund UN is one of 11 groundbreaking international contemporary performance works in the World Stage 2013 season. This year we welcome artists and productions from Canada, Germany, Côte d'Ivoire, Brazil, Australia, China, Norway, Belgium, Portugal and the Netherlands."

Studs on the tires and craziness in the heart - get ready #Toronto for another round of racing bikes on ice. The Dufferin Grove Park skating rink becomes a slippery race track with singles and tandem bikes running where only people on skates are usually found. The fun starts with a meetup at 6:30 pm, then the racing goes from 7-10 pm. The 12th annual bike couriers race offers spills, chills and hopefully some great costumes - you can see more photos from the 2012 race on my post here.