No Drop In Conformation on October 23 or 24

Following this longgggggggg show weekend, there will be no drop in conformation classes this week on October 23 and 24.

October Newsletter

I can't believe it's already October!  I'm not sure why the weather feels like July, but I'm not going to complain.  Even though classes do wind down as the year ends, I do have a few classes starting in November that you might want to check out.  And, of course, check out the details for our upcoming annual events.

SEMINAR SUCCESS
Thank you to everyone who attended the Emotional Detox Seminar with Diane Garrod.  It was a success and we all learned so much.  A big Thank You to Christine Salazar and Susi Hankins for allowing me to use the Dog School for this event.  And, special thanks to Susan Criswell, Lynn and Hans Kruger and Cindy Resendes who trusted me enough to allow your dogs to be a part of this workshop.  Finally, thank you to Kathy Kinney who generously donated her spot in the seminar to someone else instead of accepting a refund when she found out she could not attend.

DOG OF THE MONTH

Niko is a Samoyed who belongs to Jan Young.  Niko started to coming to Braveheart to work on his conformation training.  He has been doing so well that he actually finished his championship owner handled by his mom Jan!  Congratulations to both of you, I am so proud!  Niko has also done our Canine Good Citizen class.  We are looking forward to seeing this team in more classes to come!




MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR HOWL-O-WEEN PARTY
Braveheart's Annual Howl-o-Ween Party will be held at our San Leandro location on Friday, October 26 from 6:30 to 8:00pm.  Dog costume contest, trick contest, prizes, treats and more!  Bring your dog and people friendly dogs to enjoy the fun!  Please only dog friendly and dog safe costumes.

Upcoming Classes
Winter Games- San Leandro, Mondays, 6pm, starts 11/12
Marshmallows- San Leandro, Mondays, 7pm, starts 11/12

Emotional Detox Seminar

The Canine Emotional Detox - The Missing Link Seminar with Diane Garrod hosted by Braveheart Dog Training in Pleasanton which is located in Northern CA on October 6th and 7th! Diane will share her Emotional Detox program which helps fearful, shy, aggressive, anxious dogs relax and cope. This seminar will be beneficial to dog owners, professional trainers and dog professionals. Four demo dogs have been pre selected for our observation. Please leave your own dogs at home. Contact me at braveheartdogs@gmail.com for a registration form. Cost is $200 for both days. Please contact me if you would like to request a handout with detailed information about the program and seminar!

September Newsletter

Summer is winding down and kids are going back to school, so why shouldn't our dogs go back to school too?  Think about doing a class with your dog and check out our upcoming class schedule.

BRAVEHEART HOSTING DIANE GARROD SEMINAR OCTOBER 6 AND 7
The Canine Emotional Detox - The Missing Link Seminar with Diane Garrod hosted by Braveheart Dog Training in Pleasanton on October 6th and 7th! Diane will share her Emotional Detox program which helps fearful, shy, aggressive, anxious dogs relax and cope. This seminar will be beneficial to dog owners, professional trainers and dog professionals. We can't wait for Diane's book to come out and are really looking forward to hosting her! Four demo dogs have been pre selected for our observation. Please leave your own dogs at home. Contact me at braveheartdogs@gmail.com for a registration form. Cost is $200 for both days. Please contact me if you would like to request a handout with detailed information about the program and seminar!

VETERINARY OFFICE RELAXATION AND HANDLING CLASS
I will be offering a Veterinary Office Handling and Relaxation class! The class will have limited spots, with only four spots with dogs and the rest being human only audit spots. Working dog spots will need to be pre-approved to determine that dogs will be comfortable in this class. The class will be held on Saturday, September 15 at 3pm at Chabot Veterinary Clinic and will be one hour long. The cost is $25 for both working and audit spots. Please contact me to register.

DOG OF THE MONTH

Kishi belongs to Debbie Mein.  Kishi started out as a foster dog who was just going to be staying with Debbie until her forever home was found.  Her forever home ended up being with Debbie!  Throughout her fostering with Debbie and now that she is a permanent member of Debbie's family, Kishi has attended our Marshmallows class, Winter Games, Canine Good Citizen and now is an AWESOME nose work dog!  We are so happy that Kishi is here to stay!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR HOWL-O-WEEN PARTY
Braveheart's Annual Howl-o-Ween Party will be held at our San Leandro location on Friday, October 26 from 6:30 to 8:00pm.  Dog costume contest, trick contest, prizes, treats and more!  Bring your dog and people friendly dogs to enjoy the fun!  Please only dog friendly and dog safe costumes.



Upcoming Classes
Small Dog Beginning Obedience/Manners- Castro Valley Adult School, Mondays, 6:30pm, starts 9/10
Intermediate Obedience- Castro Valley Adult School, Mondays, 7:30pm, starts 9/10

Beginning Obedience/Manners- Castro Valley Adult School, Saturdays, 9am, starts 9/29
Puppy Preschool- Castro Valley Adult School, Saturdays, 10am, starts 9/29
Canine Freestyle- Castro Valley Adult School, Saturdays, 11am, starts 9/29

Puppy Preschool-San Leandro, Tuesdays, 6pm, starts 10/30

Winter Games- San Leandro, Mondays, 6pm, starts 11/12
Marshmallows- San Leandro, Mondays, 7pm, starts 11/12

No Conformation Class on Tuesday, September 4

There will be NO drop in conformation class on Tuesday, September 4. There WILL be class on Wednesday, September 5.

There will be no drop in conformation class tomorrow, Wednesday, August 14 at noon.

August Newsletter

August already?  Yikes, time flies!  As Summer is winding down, I am in the process of putting together some classes for Fall and Winter.  I plan to offer the Winter Games class again this year for people who are looking for things to do with your dogs during the rainy time of year.  I will also be adding a Fun with Nose Work for Marshmallows class!  And, of course, all of our regular, ongoing classes as well.

DOG OF THE MONTH
Blue and Stella Ginochio
Blue is a sweet, adorable little Australian Shepherd who has attended Braveheart classes since she was a puppy.  Actually, Blue's mother Lily was a Braveheart student for years as well!  Blue has attended several of our classes and is currently rocking out our Canine Good Citizen class along with her brothers Paprika and Chili.  When Blue isn't at class, she is busy putting the cattle away with her big Aussie sister Stella who attended our Real World!  Blue is on the far left at her 1 year birthday party with mom and brothers.  And below, downing after moving the cattle into the pen!  That'll do, Blue!

Upcoming Classes

Small Dog Beginning Obedience/Manners, Castro Valley, 9/10, Mondays, 6:30pm, 6 weeks, $150

Intermediate Obedience, Castro Valley, 9/10, Mondays, 7:30pm, 6 weeks, $120

Beginning Obedience/Manners, Castro Valley, 9/29, Saturdays, 9am, 6 weeks, $150

Puppy Preschool, Castro Valley, 9/29, Saturdays, 10am, 6 weeks, $150

Fun with Freestyle, Castro Valley, 9/29, Saturdays, 11am, 6 weeks, $150

Three's Company, San Leandro,  9/11, Tuesday, 6pm, 5 weeks, $200

Veterinary Office Handling and Relaxation Class

I will be offering a Veterinary Office Handling and Relaxation class!  This class will have limited spots, with only four working spots with dogs and the rest being human only audit spots.  Working dogs spots will need to be pre-approved to determine that dogs will be comfortable in this class.  The class will be held on Saturday, September 15 at 3pm at Chabot Veterinary Clinic and will be one hour long.  The cost is $25 for both working and audit spots.  Please contact me to register.

Emotional Detox Seminar

Braveheart Dog Training will be hosting The Canine Emotional Detox - The Missing Link Seminar with Diane Garrod.  As trainers, pet professionals and dog owners we always jump right into behavior modification and/or skill work.  The Emotional Detox seminar helps the dog get to an emotional state where training and behavior modification will be more helpful and successful.  This seminar will be held in Pleasanton at the Dog School on October 6 and 7, 2012.  There will be four, hand selected demo dogs at the seminar but not other dogs will be permitted.  The cost is $175 for both days ($200 after September 1). Please contact me if you would like a registration form.