This newsletter has a lot of information in it, including the changes that will take place with the drop in conformation classes. Please check it out!
The Howl-O-Ween and 10 Year Anniversary party was a big success! Thank you to all of you who took the time to come and join us! We had a great time at the party and I was really pleased at how many people were able to come and celebrate with us!
First Place in the Costume Contest went to Sophie and her dog Charlotte
First Place in the Tricks Contest went to Sabrina and her dog Butters for her "Rock the Boat" trick!
First Place in the Catch Contest went to Kathy and Bigges!
DOG OF THE MONTH
This month's dog of the month is actually going to two dogs! The dynamic duo of Luna and Niko! These sweet puppies are still just baby dogs but have attended several Braveheart classes including Three's Company, Tricks class, Intermediate and Nose Work! Their parents Danielle and Eric understand the need for these young working dogs to be kept busy!
UPCOMING CLASSES
Puppy Preschool, San Leandro, Thursday, 11/7, 6-6:50pm
Rally with Me Flash Class, San Leandro, Saturday, 11/9, 10-11am
Turkey Dogs Flash Class, San Leandro, Thursday, 11/14, 7-7:50pm
Skills for the Show Ring, San Leandro, Mondays, 12/9, 6-6:50pm
Brain Benders, San Leandro, Thursdays, 12/5, 7-7:50pm
Please contact me if you are interested in attending any of these upcoming classes.
CONFORMATION CLASS CHANGES
It is very likely that the Tuesday evening and Wednesday noon drop in conformation classes, will become session classes after the 1st of January. What this means is that instead of these classes being a drop in class, they will be 4 class sessions. Everything will stay the same except that they will not longer be drop in, instead, you will need to sign up for the 4 week class and attend all of those 4 classes. The cost will be $40. Everything else will remain the same. They will still be held at the same time and will still be 30 minutes long. A new 4 week session will start within a week or two of the prior one ending.
UPCOMING SEMINARS
Three Wishes Conformation Seminar with Vicki Ronchette
Saturday, January 4, 2014, 9am - 2pm
Working spots - $85, Auditing spots - $65
Attendees will get to list three specific issues that they want to discuss, learn about and get help with. Space is very limited, so register for this one soon! Click here for more info!
Canine Emotional Detox with Diane Garrod
April 5 & 6, 2014
This unique and highly effective program is great for dogs with any and all behavior issues or challenges as it prepares the dog for a behavior modification program, but also helps the trainer and owner gather more helpful information about the dog. Click here for more info.
Bird Blog
I recently started a bird training blog. If you are interested in following my parrot training adventures and information or just like reading about training in general, check it out here http://braveheartbirds.blogspot.com/
Facebook Chat
Vicki will be doing a Facebook chat for the International Association of Animal Behavior Counselors on November 21 at 1pm EST.
Pet Professional Guild
Vicki will be doing a Positive Training for Show Dogs webinar for the PPG on Thursday, December 12.
SHOW LIKE A PRO!
Thank you to all those who attended the Show Like a Pro! conformation workshop weekend. It was a very busy, fun and successful weekend. Suzy Olsen, the trainer I hosted from Texas was great and I think everyone really enjoyed the weekend. Enjoy a few photos:
