Hello, Friends of Gardens at Columbine,
Christa here, your Life Enrichment Director, back with another exciting update! Today was an absolute blast as we hosted the delightful team from Mile High Musical Tails. If you're unfamiliar, this is a club dedicated to fostering closer bonds between people and their dogs through a fun and unique activity – canine freestyle dancing.
We were honored to have the presence of the club's founder and president, Sue Cianfarani, a former social worker turned passionate dog trainer. Sue discovered dog dancing back in 1999 and has since dedicated her life to this wonderful activity, establishing Mile High Musical Tails in 2002. Her team started with just five dog owners but has grown exponentially, dancing their way into the hearts of many.
Residents, staff, and visitors watched dogs and their owners perform routines together to music.
In addition to the amazing performances, Sue and her team took the time to share their journey and the benefits of canine freestyle dancing. The most notable takeaway was how this activity promotes responsible pet ownership and establishes a profound connection between dogs and their owners (we are a pet-friendly community, so if you or your loved one are nervous about leaving a best friend behind, you can bring them with you). It goes to show how communication with our pets can go beyond the traditional bounds and turn into something extraordinarily beautiful.
I can safely say that our day with Mile High Musical Tails left us all with smiles on our faces and a newfound appreciation for the relationship we can cultivate with our pets. It was a day filled with joy, music, wagging tails, and of course, some impressive dance moves!
For those who couldn't join us today, I encourage you to check out Mile High Musical Tails' website and learn more about this wonderful club. And who knows? Maybe we will have them back for an encore performance!
Until next time, keep dancing, keep loving, and keep cherishing those special bonds.
Christa
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