HAPPY SPRING!
FINALLY! Even though there are a few small-ish mounds of snow left in parking lots, I think everyone is agreeing that we are out of winter and full steam ahead to spring.
While May 15th is the “official” planting date, it’s never to early to remind you that cocoa mulch can be toxic to dogs, as well as certain plants. Fortunately, Cornell University has put together a comprehensive list of plants that are poisonous to dogs: http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/dogs/
FAST TRACK PROGRAM (We’ll never tell!)
Our popular Fast Track program allows you to drop your dogs off at the school for a day of playing and learning. When you pick up your (tired and trained) dog, we’ll also send you an email telling you what we worked on, and include the lesson sheets that go along with it. Then when you’re at class, we’ll make sure that you’re doing what you need to do to keep the progress moving along. The end result: your dog learns faster and progresses more quickly through the curriculum! To sign up (spots are limited), please email Stacey at [email protected]. And don’t worry, your secret is safe with us.
Events and Happenings in April (and early May):
COME PLAY WITH US!
Every Monday at 6pm Puppy Playgroup (with a few openings for adults)
Every Monday at 8pm Adult Dog Playgroup
Split Groups = More Room To Play!
If you’ve never been to one before, this is our healthy alternative to a dog park. Our playgroups are structured, narrated and educational. We divide the groups into small dogs + puppies and large dogs so everyone is playing in their proper “weight class”.
Here’s a few great reasons to join us:
◦ Much like active children, dogs thrive on fun and games.
◦ Dogs learn appropriate behavior by playing (correctly) with other dogs.
◦ Play reduces stress and curbs the potential for unacceptable behaviors ranging from anxiety (barking, chewing, digging) to aggression (growling, territorial protectiveness, biting).
◦ Structured exercises enhance mental capacity.
◦ Socializing reinforces good behavior. If your dog is unsure in social situations, he can slowly gain confidence in our structured and chaperoned environment.
Sign up is limited and is open to students in our school only. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL EKIN [email protected] to reserve your spot. Cost is $25.00
Upcoming Seminars :
THURSDAY APRIL 24th 8:00PM
BODY LANGUAGE WORKSHOP:
Think of it as “Interpreting The Native Language Of Your Dog”. For humans to effectively communicate, we’ve devised an immense vocabulary, but our dogs are limited by their body parts. Because of this, the dog must re use “words” and depend on context and combination to form his “sentence”. Understanding what your dog is saying is extremely important to prevent bites, fights, and miscommunications between dogs and humans and dogs and dogs. People only, please. RSVP to Ekin at [email protected]
THURSDAY MAY 1st 8:00-9:00pm
SOLVING THE PUZZLE OF MULTIPLE DOG HOUSEHOLDS WORKSHOP
A must for anyone with more than one dog, or who’s thinking of adding another. Taught by Kathy and Stacey who’ve both owned multiple dogs for as long as they can remember, this workshop breaks down the hierarchy myths, dominance issues, how to eliminate problems between dogs and how to prevent them before they begin. Please email Stacey to register for the seminar [email protected] $40.00
STACEY’S SUNDAY CLASS UPDATES:
April 13th – Stacey is on Vacation – Classes are Canceled
April 20th – EASTER – School is Open – Regular Class Schedule
FIELD TRIP TO THE BEACH WITH STACEY SATURDAY APRIL 5th and 26th
Email her at [email protected] for time and location.
Therapy Dog Workshops
Please email Stacey at [email protected] for more details.
RALLY OBEDIENCE
We now have many of our students competing in Rally. Hooray! We have the following classes to help you succeed:
THURSDAY 7PM RALLY/AKC NOVICE LEVEL CLASS WITH KATHY
Having trained many of her own (and her student’s!) dogs to AKC’s Obedience Trial Champion (OTCh) titles, this class will teach you how to get any type of obedience title on your dog. If you’re not a currently in this class, please email Kathy at [email protected] for availability.
SUNDAY RALLY SIGNS CLASS WITH STACEY
A current Rally exhibitor herself, Stacey will help you understand and correctly perform the various Rally obedience signs. THIS CLASS IS FOR DOGS WITH BASIC OBEDIENCE SKILLS AND FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH RALLY SIGNS. Email her at [email protected] for dates and times of this class.
RALLY RUN THRU’S WITH JERRIE
FRI. April 25th, May 2nd, and May 16 - 6:30pm
As someone who’s achieved many Rally titles on her dogs, Jerrie knows how to set up a course that will build the handler and dog’s confidence as well as test their abilities. $25.00 (all proceeds are donated to a local animal rescue organization) Call or email us for more information.
FINALLY! Even though there are a few small-ish mounds of snow left in parking lots, I think everyone is agreeing that we are out of winter and full steam ahead to spring.
While May 15th is the “official” planting date, it’s never to early to remind you that cocoa mulch can be toxic to dogs, as well as certain plants. Fortunately, Cornell University has put together a comprehensive list of plants that are poisonous to dogs: http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/dogs/
FAST TRACK PROGRAM (We’ll never tell!)
Our popular Fast Track program allows you to drop your dogs off at the school for a day of playing and learning. When you pick up your (tired and trained) dog, we’ll also send you an email telling you what we worked on, and include the lesson sheets that go along with it. Then when you’re at class, we’ll make sure that you’re doing what you need to do to keep the progress moving along. The end result: your dog learns faster and progresses more quickly through the curriculum! To sign up (spots are limited), please email Stacey at [email protected]. And don’t worry, your secret is safe with us.
Events and Happenings in April (and early May):
COME PLAY WITH US!
Every Monday at 6pm Puppy Playgroup (with a few openings for adults)
Every Monday at 8pm Adult Dog Playgroup
Split Groups = More Room To Play!
If you’ve never been to one before, this is our healthy alternative to a dog park. Our playgroups are structured, narrated and educational. We divide the groups into small dogs + puppies and large dogs so everyone is playing in their proper “weight class”.
Here’s a few great reasons to join us:
◦ Much like active children, dogs thrive on fun and games.
◦ Dogs learn appropriate behavior by playing (correctly) with other dogs.
◦ Play reduces stress and curbs the potential for unacceptable behaviors ranging from anxiety (barking, chewing, digging) to aggression (growling, territorial protectiveness, biting).
◦ Structured exercises enhance mental capacity.
◦ Socializing reinforces good behavior. If your dog is unsure in social situations, he can slowly gain confidence in our structured and chaperoned environment.
Sign up is limited and is open to students in our school only. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL EKIN [email protected] to reserve your spot. Cost is $25.00
Upcoming Seminars :
THURSDAY APRIL 24th 8:00PM
BODY LANGUAGE WORKSHOP:
Think of it as “Interpreting The Native Language Of Your Dog”. For humans to effectively communicate, we’ve devised an immense vocabulary, but our dogs are limited by their body parts. Because of this, the dog must re use “words” and depend on context and combination to form his “sentence”. Understanding what your dog is saying is extremely important to prevent bites, fights, and miscommunications between dogs and humans and dogs and dogs. People only, please. RSVP to Ekin at [email protected]
THURSDAY MAY 1st 8:00-9:00pm
SOLVING THE PUZZLE OF MULTIPLE DOG HOUSEHOLDS WORKSHOP
A must for anyone with more than one dog, or who’s thinking of adding another. Taught by Kathy and Stacey who’ve both owned multiple dogs for as long as they can remember, this workshop breaks down the hierarchy myths, dominance issues, how to eliminate problems between dogs and how to prevent them before they begin. Please email Stacey to register for the seminar [email protected] $40.00
STACEY’S SUNDAY CLASS UPDATES:
April 13th – Stacey is on Vacation – Classes are Canceled
April 20th – EASTER – School is Open – Regular Class Schedule
FIELD TRIP TO THE BEACH WITH STACEY SATURDAY APRIL 5th and 26th
Email her at [email protected] for time and location.
Therapy Dog Workshops
Please email Stacey at [email protected] for more details.
RALLY OBEDIENCE
We now have many of our students competing in Rally. Hooray! We have the following classes to help you succeed:
THURSDAY 7PM RALLY/AKC NOVICE LEVEL CLASS WITH KATHY
Having trained many of her own (and her student’s!) dogs to AKC’s Obedience Trial Champion (OTCh) titles, this class will teach you how to get any type of obedience title on your dog. If you’re not a currently in this class, please email Kathy at [email protected] for availability.
SUNDAY RALLY SIGNS CLASS WITH STACEY
A current Rally exhibitor herself, Stacey will help you understand and correctly perform the various Rally obedience signs. THIS CLASS IS FOR DOGS WITH BASIC OBEDIENCE SKILLS AND FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH RALLY SIGNS. Email her at [email protected] for dates and times of this class.
RALLY RUN THRU’S WITH JERRIE
FRI. April 25th, May 2nd, and May 16 - 6:30pm
As someone who’s achieved many Rally titles on her dogs, Jerrie knows how to set up a course that will build the handler and dog’s confidence as well as test their abilities. $25.00 (all proceeds are donated to a local animal rescue organization) Call or email us for more information.