August Newsletter

Forgive me for this late newsletter!  Shame on me!  Things have been busy with classes, consults and planning for the arrival of my new puppy, not to mention the arrival of several new birds that I took in as rescues in an emergency situation.  Oh, and my own new baby Cockatiel, Buttercup who I had been waiting on for a while!  Whew, time to sit down and write.

I want to report that my trip to the Animal Behavior Center in Ohio in which I gave a presentation on Dog Training Myths was amazing.  My talk was well received and I got a lot of great feedback.  Best of all, I got to see my friend Lara Joseph and meet and hang out with some amazing people like dog trainer, Deb Jones. I really hope to be able to go back next year.

DOG OF THE MONTH

Jasper is a sweet, active and outgoing Miniature Schnauzer who is shown here rocking it out in our Real World class.  Jasper is a fairly new student, but we are so happy with his progress and enthusiasm from he and his mom, Joanna!



Canine Fear and Aggression Seminar with Lisa Mullinax and Vicki Ronchette
September 7
Braveheart Dog Training
San Leandro, CA

Learn how to modify fear and aggression at this one-day seminar featuring Lisa Mullinax and Vicki Ronchette, Certified Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) with a combined experience of over 40 years.  You will learn about the most common training mistakes and how to avoid them, as well as how to use smart strategies for changing difficult behavior problems. Seminar includes a combination of lecture and video, as well as a panel question and answer with both Lisa and Vicki.  Whether you are a dog owner with a challenging dog or you work with dogs in a veterinary clinic or shelter/rescue, this seminar will help you be more effective at changing behavior.

UPCOMING CLASSES
Three's Company, San Leandro, Tuesdays, 6-6:45pm, 5 weeks, $200, starts 9/2
Puppy Preschool, San Leandro, Thursday, 6-6:50pm, 6 weeks, $150, starts 9/21
Skills for the Show Ring, Pleasanton, Friday, 6-6:50pm, 5 weeks, $150, start 9/12
Strength, Balance and Body Awareness, Pleasanton, Friday, 7-8pm, 3 weeks, $100, starts 9/12
Beginning Obedience/Manners, Castro Valley, Saturday, 9-10am, 6 weeks, $150, starts 9/13
Puppy Preschool, Castro Valley, Saturday, 10-10:50am, 6 weeks, $150, starts 9/13
Canine Freestyle, Castro Valley, Mondays, 6:30-7:20pm, 5 weeks, $125, starts 9/15