Friday, June 15, 2012
Wednesday Drop In Conformation Class
There will be no Wednesday, drop in conformation class for the month of July.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
No Conformation Class on June 13
Following our four day show cluster, there will be no drop in conformation class on Wednesday, June 13.
Tuesday Night Conformation Class Locations
The following Tuesday nights, drop in conformation class will be held at various parks in the area. These will all be outdoor classes. Please note that there is no class on Tuesday, July 3. There will also be no conformation class on Wednesday, June 13.
6/12 - Bonaire Park, 14841 Juniper Street in San Leandro
6/19 - Washington Manor Park, 14900 Zelma Street in San Leandro
6/26 - San Leandro Marina
7/10 - San Lorenzo Park, 1970 Via Buena Vista in San Lorenzo
6/12 - Bonaire Park, 14841 Juniper Street in San Leandro
6/19 - Washington Manor Park, 14900 Zelma Street in San Leandro
6/26 - San Leandro Marina
7/10 - San Lorenzo Park, 1970 Via Buena Vista in San Lorenzo
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
June Newsletter
From now and throughout the Summer I will continuing to remind everyone to please not leave your dogs in the cars on hot or even warm days. The other day I went to pick up some rescue dogs and had to drive a ways to wear it was pretty hot. I was horrified to see someone go into McDonald's and leave their dog in the car. They weren't in there long, but still, it was about 85 degrees out, which means it was probably 95 degrees in the car. Please don't take your dogs with you in the car on hot days. Dogs can overheat in the car so quickly.
For those of you with flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds such as Boxers, Frenchies, Bostons and Shih Tzus be careful about even walking and exercising your dogs on very hot days. These dogs can overheat faster than many other breeds.
DOG OF THE MONTH
Wyatt Collard is a sweet Labrador who has been coming to Braveheart classes since he was a tiny puppy. He is now a teenager and doing great in our nose work classes! Wyatt sure has found his calling in nose work. He is already started on odor and he rocks at class every week. We sure are happy to have him in class! One of the best things about Wyatt, is that his classes are frequently a family affair, with several family members coming to work and support him! We love that!
UPCOMING CLASSES
Clicking for Conformation
Dublin, Tuesdays, 11-11:50am, 5 weeks, $150, starts June 12
This course will help people wanting to get started with clicker training their show dogs. We will work on teaching the dogs to stack, gait and accept examination. While this is a class to teach conformation or show ring behaviors, dogs need not be show dogs to enroll.
Real World
San Leandro, Tuesdays, 6-6:50pm, 4 weeks, $125, starts June 12
Our Real World class gives students a chance to practice their dogs skills in different locations with different distractions. We meet at different locations, usually parks in and around San Leandro. Dogs should have a good understanding of the basics and be able to focus on their handlers.
Confidence Building for Marshmallows
Dublin, Thursdays, 6-7:15pm, 3 weeks, $100, starts July 12
This class is a great first class for shy, reactive or fearful dogs that we affectionately refer to as "marshmallows". This class is designed to teach owners how to build confidence in their dogs by allowing the dogs to explore and seek and find reinforcement for their brave choices. Dogs go one at a time so dogs that are not comfortable with other dogs can participate too.
Canine Good Citizen
Dublin, Thursdays, 7:30-8:15pm, 5 weeks, $150, starts July 12
This 5 week class will prepare students for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. We will work on getting dogs exposed to the different elements of the test and prepare them for testing. CGC test will be held on the last class but students are not required to take the test.
EMOTIONAL DETOX SEMINAR WITH DIANE GARROD COMING IN OCTOBER!
I am very excited to share that I will be hosting Diane Garrod on October 6 and 7, 2012 in Pleasanton, CA at The Dog School. Diane will be doing a 2 day seminar: Emotional Detox - The Missing Link. This is a great program for reactive, aggressive, fearful, shy, anxious and easily stimulated dogs. This seminar will benefit dog owners as well as professional trainers. Cost will be $200, with an early bird special of $175. Please contact me if you would like a registration form. Seminar will be limited to 25 participants, so please register early! Four working demo dogs have been hand selected for this seminar. Please plan to leave your dogs at home.
For those of you with flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds such as Boxers, Frenchies, Bostons and Shih Tzus be careful about even walking and exercising your dogs on very hot days. These dogs can overheat faster than many other breeds.
DOG OF THE MONTH
UPCOMING CLASSES
Clicking for Conformation
Dublin, Tuesdays, 11-11:50am, 5 weeks, $150, starts June 12
This course will help people wanting to get started with clicker training their show dogs. We will work on teaching the dogs to stack, gait and accept examination. While this is a class to teach conformation or show ring behaviors, dogs need not be show dogs to enroll.
Real World
San Leandro, Tuesdays, 6-6:50pm, 4 weeks, $125, starts June 12
Our Real World class gives students a chance to practice their dogs skills in different locations with different distractions. We meet at different locations, usually parks in and around San Leandro. Dogs should have a good understanding of the basics and be able to focus on their handlers.
Confidence Building for Marshmallows
Dublin, Thursdays, 6-7:15pm, 3 weeks, $100, starts July 12
This class is a great first class for shy, reactive or fearful dogs that we affectionately refer to as "marshmallows". This class is designed to teach owners how to build confidence in their dogs by allowing the dogs to explore and seek and find reinforcement for their brave choices. Dogs go one at a time so dogs that are not comfortable with other dogs can participate too.
Canine Good Citizen
Dublin, Thursdays, 7:30-8:15pm, 5 weeks, $150, starts July 12
This 5 week class will prepare students for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. We will work on getting dogs exposed to the different elements of the test and prepare them for testing. CGC test will be held on the last class but students are not required to take the test.
EMOTIONAL DETOX SEMINAR WITH DIANE GARROD COMING IN OCTOBER!
I am very excited to share that I will be hosting Diane Garrod on October 6 and 7, 2012 in Pleasanton, CA at The Dog School. Diane will be doing a 2 day seminar: Emotional Detox - The Missing Link. This is a great program for reactive, aggressive, fearful, shy, anxious and easily stimulated dogs. This seminar will benefit dog owners as well as professional trainers. Cost will be $200, with an early bird special of $175. Please contact me if you would like a registration form. Seminar will be limited to 25 participants, so please register early! Four working demo dogs have been hand selected for this seminar. Please plan to leave your dogs at home.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Emotional Detox - The Missing Link Seminar with Diane Garrod
I am very excited to share that I will be hosting Diane Garrod on October 6 and 7, 2012 in Pleasanton, CA. Diane will be doing a 2 day seminar: Emotional Detox - The Missing Link. This is a great program for reactive, aggressive, fearful, shy, anxious and easily stimulated dogs. This seminar will benefit dog owners as well as professional trainers. Cost will be $200, with an early bird special of $175. More information soon.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
May Newsletter
Welcome to Spring everyone! As the weather gets nicer, we have a lot of classes coming up that I think people will be excited about including a Real World class, which will include 4 weeks of drop in conformation class roving around different parks in the area, a Canine Good Citizen class, a Marshmallow class and of course all of our regular, ongoing classes. Please take a look at our class schedule to see if there is anything that you would like to do with your dog!
DOG OF THEM MONTH
These three gorgeous boys are Souven, Pablo and Bounder, three of four miniature longhair Dachshunds (Teddy, isn't pictured) that belong to Bob and Jean Burnett. If you ever come to our Wednesday drop in conformation class you will know them well, as they are regulars at class. All have impressive show careers. Souven, in particular, now a senior and shown rarely is a multiple Best in Specialty Show winner, an Am. and Can. Champion and a Register of Merit Outstanding. Most importantly, all of them are much loved family companions.
RESCUE
Most of you already know that Vicki is deeply involved in dog rescue. For over 25 years, she has been active in animal rescue including dog rescue, bird rescue and cat rescue. She focused on Dachshund and Pekingese rescue for many years and started the Golden Gate Dachshund Rescue and Lion Hearted Small Dog Rescue. She is Training Coordinator and on the board for the Dublin Creek Animal Foundation. She is the Training Coordinator and the Foster Coordinator for the Golden Gate Basset Rescue. She is a foster home and volunteer trainer for Muttville. Rescue is Vicki's passion and a cause near and dear to her heart.
If you or anyone you know is looking to add a new dog or cat to your family, please contact Vicki for assistance. We have many wonderful animals looking for new homes, like Faye, pictured below. Faye is a 5 1/2 month old Yorkie mix that Vicki works with. Faye is sweet and very cuddly. She will probably end up being about 8 pounds. She is a nice little dog and would love a family of her own. She has already been spayed and is current on he vaccinations. Her adoption fee is $250. If you are interested in hearing more about Faye, please contact Vicki at braveheartdogs@gmail.com.
UPCOMING CLASSES
Beginning Obedience/Manners, Dublin, Saturdays, 9am, 6 weeks, $150, starts 6/2
Puppy Preschool, Dublin, Saturdays, 10am, 6 weeks, $150, starts 6/2
Fun with Agility, Dublin, Saturdays, 11am, 6 weeks, $150, starts 6/2
Confidence Building for Marshmallows, Dublin, Thursdays, 6pm, 3 weeks, $100, starts 7/12
Canine Good Citizen, Dublin, Thursdays, 7:30pm, 5 weeks, $150, starts 7/12
RESCUE
Most of you already know that Vicki is deeply involved in dog rescue. For over 25 years, she has been active in animal rescue including dog rescue, bird rescue and cat rescue. She focused on Dachshund and Pekingese rescue for many years and started the Golden Gate Dachshund Rescue and Lion Hearted Small Dog Rescue. She is Training Coordinator and on the board for the Dublin Creek Animal Foundation. She is the Training Coordinator and the Foster Coordinator for the Golden Gate Basset Rescue. She is a foster home and volunteer trainer for Muttville. Rescue is Vicki's passion and a cause near and dear to her heart.
If you or anyone you know is looking to add a new dog or cat to your family, please contact Vicki for assistance. We have many wonderful animals looking for new homes, like Faye, pictured below. Faye is a 5 1/2 month old Yorkie mix that Vicki works with. Faye is sweet and very cuddly. She will probably end up being about 8 pounds. She is a nice little dog and would love a family of her own. She has already been spayed and is current on he vaccinations. Her adoption fee is $250. If you are interested in hearing more about Faye, please contact Vicki at braveheartdogs@gmail.com.
UPCOMING CLASSES
Beginning Obedience/Manners, Dublin, Saturdays, 9am, 6 weeks, $150, starts 6/2
Puppy Preschool, Dublin, Saturdays, 10am, 6 weeks, $150, starts 6/2
Fun with Agility, Dublin, Saturdays, 11am, 6 weeks, $150, starts 6/2
Confidence Building for Marshmallows, Dublin, Thursdays, 6pm, 3 weeks, $100, starts 7/12
Canine Good Citizen, Dublin, Thursdays, 7:30pm, 5 weeks, $150, starts 7/12
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
April Newsletter
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Dublin Creek Animal Foundation Easter Egg Hunt. As many of you know, I work closely with this organization which rescues animals at risk of euthanasia from animal shelters. The work we do costs money as all of the animals need to be spayed or neutered, vaccinated and of course fed, walked, given toys, day to day care, etc. Fundraisers, like the Easter Egg Hunt, helps us with those costs.
For those of you who had your own Easter Egg Hunts at home, save those leftover plastic eggs. Filling the eggs with treats and then hiding them around the house for your dog to find (supervised, of course) is a great mentally stimulating game!
DOG OF THE MONTH
Paprika and Chili Werth
Paprika (far left) and Chili (third from left) belong to Karen and Merv Werth. They have been coming to Braveheart since they were tiny puppies. In fact, Vicki met the puppies when they were just 5 weeks old. They are pictured here with brother Bigges (second from left and belongs to Kathy Kinney, Vicki's assistant) and mother Lily (far right), also Braveheart students. They are wonderful boys and we love having them in our classes!
Upcoming Classes
Small Dog Beginning Obedience/Manners, Castro Valley, Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm, 6 weeks, $150, starts April 23
Intermediate Obedience, Castro Valley, Mondays, 7:30-8:15pm, 6 weeks, $120, starts April 23
Three's Company, San Leandro, Tuesdays, 6-6:45pm, 5 weeks, $200, starts May 1
Marshmallows, Dublin, Thursdays, 6-7:15pm, 3 weeks, $100, starts May 17
Beginning Obedience/Manners, Dublin, Saturdays, 9-10am, 6 weeks, $150, starts June 2
Puppy Preschool, Dublin, Saturdays, 10-10:50am, 6 weeks, $150, starts June 2
Fun with Agility, Dublin, Saturdays, 11-11:50am, 6 weeks, $150, starts June 2
For those of you who had your own Easter Egg Hunts at home, save those leftover plastic eggs. Filling the eggs with treats and then hiding them around the house for your dog to find (supervised, of course) is a great mentally stimulating game!
DOG OF THE MONTH
Paprika and Chili Werth
Upcoming Classes
Small Dog Beginning Obedience/Manners, Castro Valley, Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm, 6 weeks, $150, starts April 23
Intermediate Obedience, Castro Valley, Mondays, 7:30-8:15pm, 6 weeks, $120, starts April 23
Three's Company, San Leandro, Tuesdays, 6-6:45pm, 5 weeks, $200, starts May 1
Marshmallows, Dublin, Thursdays, 6-7:15pm, 3 weeks, $100, starts May 17
Beginning Obedience/Manners, Dublin, Saturdays, 9-10am, 6 weeks, $150, starts June 2
Puppy Preschool, Dublin, Saturdays, 10-10:50am, 6 weeks, $150, starts June 2
Fun with Agility, Dublin, Saturdays, 11-11:50am, 6 weeks, $150, starts June 2
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