Monday, September 26, 2011

This Week's Homework - Canine Body Language

I hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend!  We talk about canine body language every once in a while, and some of you know more than others, but it's always good to practice.  This is my dog Shy, what do you see in her posture and actions here?  Given her body language in the photo what do you think might be going on in her head, or what might her next actions be? 

Hint: Use your flash cards if you need to!  Please post your answers in a comment below, I'll post mine later on in the week.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Policy Reminders

There seems to have been some confusion regarding a few of our class policies.  I want to make sure that everyone is on the same page and answer any questions that any of you might have so please take a few minutes to review the pre-registration, cancellation, and attendance sections of our class policies page by clicking the link below.
Class Policies

As stated in the policy PLEASE do your best to let me know at least an hour before if you're not going to make it to class, and if class is cancelled for any reason it will be posted on the blog and we will do our best to contact everyone via phone or email (please let me know if you would prefer to have us contact you via text message). 

I am no longer available at the clinic after 2:30pm Monday through Thursday or after 11:00am on Friday and will be going to Ogden several times a week so the best way to contact me will be via email, I am also making my cell phone number available so you can call or text message me as well, it is on the Contact Info page.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns, hopefully this will help to clarify our class policies for everyone and we can avoid future problems.

Happy Training!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Training Class and Puppy Social 9/14/2011 and MORE HOMEWORK

Must be a busy Wednesday for everyone!  Due to the number of cancellations and people who can't make class and our puppy social tonight I am cancelling for tonight, I also have a cold so I'm okay with it for this week.

Until further notice our class schedule will remain the same, we're having some trouble accomodating everyone's schedules. 

If everyone could let me know if they prefer:

A) Weeknights between 6:00pm and 8:00pm. (Please specify which weeknight(s) work best for you.)
B) Saturday Mornings or
C) Saturday Afternoons I would really appreciate it.

Training Class Homework

Sorry it's late but here's some homework for you!

Did you know that it's unsafe, and illegal, to have your dog loose in the car?  I may be the only person ever to get pulled over for it, but for your safety and that of your dog please make sure that they are properly restrained when riding in the car. 

Visit Paws to Click to learn more about the importance of properly restraining your dog in the car and maybe consider taking the pledge. 

How do you (or will you) keep your dog safe in the car?