Upcoming Classes Added to the Schedule

Upcoming Classes:
Strength, Balance and Body Awareness, Thursday, February 20, 6-6:50pm
Three's Company, Tuesday, February 25, 6-6:45pm
Intro to Nose Work, Friday, February 7, 5:30-7pm
Conformation Handling, Tuesday, February 25, 7-7:30pm
Conformation Handling, Wednesday, February 26, 12-12:30pm
Confidence Building for Marshmallows, Thursday, March 27, 6-7pm
I am also working on a Monday night freestyle class in Castro Valley to start in April. I want to have a bit more space to run that class and will be, hopefully, welcoming a few new dog/handler teams. Please let me know if you are interested in any of these upcoming classes and we can get you signed up.

Information on Braveheart Conformation Classes

Just a reminder to everyone that Braveheart no longer offers drop in conformation classes.  The classes are now a set 4 week session of classes, but I am flexible on prorating.  If you just show up you may not get in, it will depend on how many are preregistered.  So please register for the class by emailing me and simply letting me know you are planning to attend the session.  It is important that I know ahead of time how many are signed up so I can determine how many spots are available.  The current session is full and the next sessions will start on Tuesday, February 25 and Wednesday, February 26.  Thank you!

January Newsletter

Happy New Year!  I can't believe another year has passed, but I am more than thrilled to say goodbye to 2013. Braveheart went through a lot of changes last year, ALL for the better, I might add!  I am really happy with where we are and where we are headed!  Onward!

UPCOMING CLASSES
Small Dog Beginning Obedience/Manners
San Leandro, Mondays, 6-7pm, 6 weeks, $150, next session starts January 13

Conformation/Ring Handling Class
San Leandro, Tuesdays, 7-7:30pm, 4 weeks, $40, next session starts January 7
San Leandro, Wednesdays, 12-12:30pm, 4 weeks, $40, next session starts January 8

Puppy Preschool
San Leandro, Thursdays, 6-6:50pm, 6 weeks, $150, next session starts January 16
Castro Valley, Saturdays, 10-10:50am, 6 weeks, $150, next session starts January 25

Beginning Obedience/Manners
Castro Valley, Saturdays, 9-10am, 6 weeks, $150, next session starts January 25

CANINE EMOTIONAL DETOX SEMINAR WITH DIANE GARROD
On April 5 & 6, 2014, Braveheart Dog Training will be hosting Diane Garrod.  Diane came and presented her Canine Emotional Detox program in 2012 and we loved the program so much that we are excited to have her back to share even more about this great program.  Visit our website for more information!

DOG OF THE MONTH

Penny is an English Pointer that was adopted from an animal shelter when she was a puppy.  She has done many classes with Braveheart and in fact, lives right next door to Vicki!  Penny is an amazing athlete and loves to run, run, run!  She is loved by the entire Ball family!




Thank you to everyone who came to our annual Christmas Eve Dog Walk!  What a most amazing day it was for a morning walk with our dogs!

Canine Good Citizen Prep Class Information

I just want to let everyone know that I will no longer be offering the CGC test with the class.  The CGC prep class will be a 5 week class in which we prepare you for the CGC test.  You can then go and take the test wherever you choose when you feel you and your dog are ready.  I can definitely give you names of people who offer the test and I will offer the test periodically, as well, but it will not longer be a part of the CGC Prep Class.

I will be offering a CGC Prep class starting on Thursday, February 13 at 7pm in San Leandro.

Three Wishes Conformation Handling Seminar

Have you ever wished for a conformation handling seminar that will cover EXACTLY what you want to learn about?  I am offering just that seminar! On Saturday, January 4, 9-2pm for just $85.  For this unique seminar you will get to choose 3 specific issues you want to cover/discuss with your dog! Very limited number of spots to ensure we cover everything! Register today!

Correction to Newsletter

The Conformation Handling Classes are on Tuesdays at 7pm and Wednesdays at noon. Sorry for the typo.

December Newsletter

Is it truly possible that it is already December?  Wow, has this year flown by. There were several changes at Braveheart this year, mainly my no longer offering classes and board and train in Dublin, my having to drop some classes and also the addition of some new and exciting classes that I am having a great time with.  Everything happens for a reason and all the changes to my business this year have proven to be the right decisions and I couldn't be happier!

Next year, you can expect an ongoing variety of classes for both new clients just starting out with their dogs or puppies and also new things for our continuing students to enjoy! Expect to see quite a bit offered in San Leandro, including the addition of a Thursday evening Puppy Preschool class.  Small Dog Beginning Obedience/Manners class is also now offered in San Leandro on Monday nights. Take a look at the list of upcoming classes for you to enjoy with your dog!

DOG OF THE MONTH

Olive is a sweetheart black Lab who has graced us with her presence in a variety of classes including Three's Company, Real World and Winter Games. She is a fun, outgoing and lively girl and we love having her and her parents, Heather and Robert, in our classes!





UPCOMING CLASSES
Small Dog Beginning Obedience/Manners (for dogs under 30 pounds)
San Leandro, Mondays, 6-7pm, 1/6/14, 6 weeks, $150

Three's Company (beginning class for only 3 dog/handler teams)
San Leandro, Tuesdays, 6-6:45pm, 1/7/14, 5 weeks, $200

Conformation Handling Class
San Leandro, Tuesdays, 7-7:30pm, 1/7/14, 4 weeks, $40
San Leandro, Wednesdays, 12-12:30pm, 1/8/14, 4 weeks, $40

Puppy Preschool
San Leandro, Thursdays, 6-6:50pm, 1/9/14, 6 weeks, $150
Castro Valley, Saturdays, 10-10:50am, 1/25/14, 6 weeks, $150

Beginning Obedience/Manners
Castro Valley, Saturdays, 9-10am, 1/25/14, 6 weeks, $150

UPCOMING SEMINARS
Three Wishes Conformation Seminar with Vicki Ronchette
Saturday, January 4, 2014, The Dog School in Pleasanton
This 1/2 day seminar will give participants the opportunity to list three things that they would like to work on with their dogs.  Visit our website for more information.

Canine Emotional Detox Seminar with Diane Garrod
Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6, 2014, The Dog School in Pleasanton

The Canine Emotional Detox program is a unique and effective program for dogs with behavioral/emotional problems such as aggression, fear, phobias, hyperactivity, reactivity and anxiety.  The program helps dogs to get into a calm and balanced emotional state which readies them for a behavior modification program.  This is an excellent seminar for professional dog trainers, behavior consultants and dog owners living with a dog with a behavior issue.

Some of you may remember or may have attended this seminar the last time we hosted Diane in 2012.  We were so impressed with this program and what it has done for our clients that we are having her back.  We are excited to hear her new ideas and progress.

CHRISTMAS EVE WALK
As per our usual tradition, Rick and I will be going to Point Isabel on Christmas Eve morning for our annual dog walk! If you have a dog and people friendly dog and want to join us, we will meet at Mudpuppies at Point Isabel at 10am on Christmas Eve morning!  Hope to see you there!

CHRISTMAS PHOTO CONTEST
Braveheart Dog Training is having a holiday photo contest on Facebook.  If you are on Facebook and wish to participate, please like us and feel free to submit a photo!

OTHER SERVICES
This past year we have added a few new services that you may be interested in.

Bird/Parrot Training and Behavior Consulting
We can help with your bird training issues, cage set up and enrichment and foraging ideas. Click here for more info.

In Home Day Training
Too busy to train your dog? That's okay, I can do it for you! I come to your home when you are at work and train your dog and then we meet at the end of the week for a transfer session. Click here for more info.

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!