November Newsletter

Happy Autumn, Happy Thanksgiving, Happy End of Daylight Savings!  Can you believe we are already getting ready to wrap up 2014?  I can't.  Generally, classes begin to wind down around this time of year due to the holidays, people traveling and less available for classes.  However, I do offer some shorter session classes that give you an opportunity to keep your dog in training with only a three week commitment.  We are also offering several Flash classes, which are one session drop in classes that each cover a specific topic.  RSVP for flash classes is required, but not pre registration.  Take a look at the class schedule to see if there is anything that you may be interested in.

DOG OF THE MONTH

Boone is a sweet as can be Shih Tzu who is loved and adored by his owners Dawn and Matt.  He has attended classes with Braveheart and even came to stay with us for a board and train. We love Boone and enjoying working with him!

PACO COLLAR CLASS
On November 7 Braveheart is hosting a Paco Collar decorating class.  You provide Paco with the color of leather, color of hardware, length and width of collar and then you get to spend Friday night from 7 to 10 making your own awesome collar that you get to take home that night!  I have done this class a number of times and always have a great time and end up with an amazing collar.  The quality of these collars can't be beat.  Please contact me ASAP if you want to join us.  Here are a few of my Pacos, some of which I made at the class:

UPCOMING CLASSES
Here is a list of our upcoming classes to finish off 2014.  Keep checking back as I may add in a Flash Class or two if I find there is interest.  Full schedule of classes will be back in full force in January with class offerings in San Leandro, Castro Valley and Pleasanton.

Puppy Preschool, San Leandro, Thursdays, 11/6, 6pm, 6 weeks, $150

Intro to Odor Nosework with Yvonne Chohan, San Leandro, Fridays, 11/7, 6:30pm, 4 weeks, $100

Confidence Building for Marshmallows, San Leandro, Mondays, 11/10, 6pm, 3 weeks, $100

Strength, Balance and Body Awareness, Pleasanton, Fridays, 12/5, 6pm, 3 weeks, $100

Winter Games, San Leandro, Mondays, 12/8, 6:30pm, 3 weeks, $100

UPCOMING FLASH CLASSES
Flash classes are one session classes that focus on a single topic.  The cost is $20 for the one hour, one time session.  All classes held in San Leandro.  RSVP please.

Thanksgiving Preparedness! - Thursday, November 13, 7pm
This class idea is borrowed from my friend and colleague Christine Salazar of Dodger's Paws who created this class.  Christine offers a full 4 week Holiday Manners class in Pleasanton that you might want to check out as well.

Trick dogs! - Thursday, November 20, 7pm
Paw tricks, prop tricks and anything else we can come up with!

Keep them busy! - Thursday, December 11, 7pm
This class will help you with urban foraging ideas and other mental stimulation activities which will help your dog be more calm during the holiday festivities.

Holiday Caution
With the holidays coming up, it is important to make sure you are on top of things with your dogs. As you gear up for the holidays be sure to practice your dogs manners skills so that they are able to be reliable over the holidays.  Join us for our Thanksgiving Preparedness Flash Class to help get them ready!  It is so important that your dog understand how to wait, leave it, drop it and stay off just to mention a few during the holiday season.

Howl-O-Ween Party Pictures
Thank you to everyone who attended our annual Howl-o-Ween party.  I am not sure a Thursday night was such a good idea as we had a smaller turnout than we usually do on our Friday night parties, but we still had a great time.  Here are a few pictures!