August Brave-Heart to Heart

I hope that everyone has been enjoying this wonderful weather.  Not too hot, good for humans, good for dogs!  I also hope that everyone is having a good summer and enjoying vacations and outdoor activities, hopefully with your dogs!  One of my favorite summer activities is going kayaking at Del Valle with Sonic my Pomeranian.  We started going last year and we just love it.  We pack a lunch, and plenty of water for both of us and treats for Sonic, meet our friends and take off.  Sonic has his own life vest which I think makes him more comfortable in the water when we stop to swim and play on the beach.  Del Valle has a kayak rental store and you are able to try out different types of kayaks to see what kind is best for you and your dog.  The other great thing is that they have no problem with people taking their dogs on the kayaks.  Sonic and I are not ready to buy our own kayak, it's just too darn easy to drive down there and rent one!  Here is a picture of Sonic on one of our kayak trips!

DOG OF THE MONTH

Dax Duncan

 
Dax the beagle has been coming to Braveheart since he was just a little guy!  His owner Tracy has done such a great job with Dax who is doing great in both agility and K9 Nosework!




Upcoming Classes

Novice Obedience, Monday, August 16, 6:30pm, 5 weeks, $120, Dublin Creek Kennel location
In this class we will focus on the Novice competition obedience exercises. Instructor-Vicki Ronchette

Introduction to K9 Nosework, Friday, August 20, 6:30pm, 6 weeks, $150, San Leandro location
This class will introduce students and their dogs to the new sport of K9 Nosework which allows pet dogs to learn odor discrimination like bomb and narcotic detection dogs.  Instructor-Michele Garlick (1 spot left)

Clicker Conformation, Saturdays, August 28, 9am, 5 weeks, $150, Dublin Creek Kennel location
This class will get show dogs on their way to learning the behaviors necessary for the show ring including stacking, gaiting and accepting judges examination.  Instructor-Vicki Ronchette

Marshmallows, Saturdays, August 28, 10am, 5 weeks, $150, Dublin Creek Kennel location
This class was especially developed for shy or fearful dogs.  We will discuss strategies for helping fearful dogs learn to cope with things that worry them, as well as work on basic behaviors in a low stress way. Instructor-Vicki Ronchette

TUESDAY NIGHT CONFORMATION CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT BRAVEHEART DOG TRAINING, 2123 MARINA BLVD., EFFECTIVE AUGUST 10.

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