THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU
HELD AT BDC ON Sunday, June 1, 1:30pm

With summer coming, we know that many of you are planning to get a dog. Dog trainer Jennifer Lund (www.see-spot-sit.com) can help you choose the right dog for your lifestyle and explain what to consider when you look for that special pup.

HELP! THIS DOG IS DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!
HELD AT BDC ON Sunday, June 1, 3:30pm

Is your dog chewing, nipping, barking, digging or house soiling? Dog trainer Jennifer Lund (www.see-spot-sit.com) can teach you strategies to deal with these and other problems. Plus you will be able to apply these same basic methods as new issues arise.

PUPPY PLAY DATE … WITH INSTRUCTION
HELD AT HWH ON Saturday, June 14, 11:00am

All puppies need to learn bite inhibition, tolerance for touch, impulse control, and sharing resources. If you have a puppy that will be 10 to 20 weeks old in June, here’s an opportunity to both socialize him and learn these important life lessons. Puppy parents will interrupt playtime periodically to do exercises supervised by dog trainer Hedda Garland (www.schoolofdogs.com). When you register, let us know the breed or breed mix, age, size of your pup, and your puppy’s vaccinations by the time of the workshop. After we receive your registration, you will be sent further health requirements. Maximum of 10 puppies.

WHAT THE DOG TRAINERS KNOW (THAT YOU DON'T)
HELD AT PCC ON Saturday, June 21, 3:00pm

Luring, shaping, capturing, and targeting. These words may be unfamiliar to you, but they are at the core of dog training. Each is a separate training skill that can help you teach cues and manners; solve problems; do tricks; and help dogs in declining health. Dog trainer Laurie Luck, CPDT (www.smartdoguniversity.com) will teach you how the dog trainers do it.

TTOUCH: A WAY TO HELP REACTIVE, AGING, OVERWHELMED, AND FEARFUL DOGS
HELD AT PCC ON Sunday, June 22, 1:00pm

Pam Wanveer (www.woodsidettouch.com), a certified TTouch practitioner for the past ten years, will discuss and demonstrate TTouch, a method of body work, wraps, and confidence exercises that has helped countless dogs. Workshop participants will be able to practice with demo dogs.

MY DOG PULLS…AND DOESN’T COME WHEN I CALL!!!
HELD AT PCC ON Saturday, June 28, 3:00pm

Do you need tips on how to walk your dog without being pulled? Dog trainer Hedda Garland (www.schoolofdogs.com) will teach you what tools and training methods you can use on walks, so you can enjoy this time with your pet. Does your dog ignore you when you call him? Hedda will help you understand how to use management and training techniques for recalls. Please do not bring your dog! You will learn the techniques to train your dog at home. If it isn’t raining, we will also go outside, so you can practice with demo dogs.

HOUSETRAINING - FIRST TIME AND REMEDIAL
HELD AT PCC ON Sunday, June 29, 1:00pm

Housetraining can be quick when you know what you’re doing and are consistent about it. Whether you are housetraining your dog for the first time or your adult dog needs remedial housetraining, dog trainer MJ Seemann (jcliles@comcast.net) can teach you what to do.

THE CRATE – IT’S NOT JUST FOR HOUSETRAINING ANYMORE!
HELD AT PCC ON Sunday, June 29, 2:15pm

We all know about using crates for housetraining and damage control, but there’s so much more you can do with a crate! Dog trainer MJ Seemann (jcliles@comcast.net) will teach you fun crate games and exercises that will help you train your dog, solve behavior problems, and teach focus and self control.

PET FIRST AID CLASS ($40 TO COVER MATERIALS)
HELD AT PCC ON Saturday, July 12, 1:00pm

Using video, lecture, discussion, and practice, Lynne Bettinger (www.sundownridge.com), a certified American Red Cross pet first aid instructor, will teach you how to give temporary care to your dog or cat in an emergency. The course covers such topics as: what's normal for a pet (breathing, pulse rates, temperature); CPR; rescue breathing; choking; controlling bleeding; capturing and restraining a sick or injured pet; and a variety of illnesses and injuries. No pets are allowed in class. Minimum of 6 students; 12 students maximum. Bring a check, made out to Sundown Ridge, or cash to class. You must register ahead!

YOUR DOG’S MAGIC CARPET - HELPING YOUR DOG TO RELAX
HELD AT WCC ON Saturday, July 19, 2:00pm

Dog trainer Penelope Brown (swamidogs@earthlink.net) can teach you how your dog can use his mat as a tool for relaxation. First, you teach your dog, through fun exercises, to orient himself to the mat. Then, he learns how to stay calm in an increasingly distracting environment. Penelope will use veterinarian behaviorist Dr. Karen Overall’s Protocol for Relaxation, as well as other techniques, to help your dog view his mat like a “security blanket”. And you can take a mat with you anywhere!