The Cooperative Dog Newsletter

Dog Training  & Behavior

Volume #1, Newsletter #5 September 29, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE

JUST DO IT Dog Day!

The Kids and Dogs Project!

Dear Subscriber,
 
Welcome to The Cooperative Dog Newsletter! I don't know about you but I always feel more alive just after Labor Day... with school back in session and the promise of cooler weather days ahead.  As promised, I'm pleased to announce  new happenings at The Cooperative Dog! Read on...
 
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Don't live in Eastern Massachusetts? Need behavior help with your dog? Phone Consultations available! Email vera@cooperativedog.com to schedule an appointment!

More classes available:

I am now teaching obedience classes for Especially For Pets in both Canton and Newton MA.

To sign up for a class with me at either store, you must register at the store.

In Canton, my classes are Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings. Call 781-828-8900.

In Newton, my classes are on Friday nights. Call 617-964-7387.

See you there!

 The Kids and Dogs Project!

Who: Children ages 6 to 14. I've invited 9 year old Ben Cohen to co-teach this class with me!

What: A Dog Behavior Education seminar to teach children how to interact with dogs. A stuffed dog will be used for 'live' practice... and Ben will be bringing his new puppy, Jesse, as the seminar demo dog!

When: 3:00-4:00pm Sundays, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5 ***This will be an ongoing first Sunday of the month seminar offering.

Where: No Bones About It is located at 1786 Beacon Street in Brookline.

Why: Dogs are everywhere! It's important to know how to behave around dogs. To do that, one must understand how dogs perceive the world. This is an important part of dog safety.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fee: $5 per child per session. Registration is required.

To sign up, call 617-803-4086 or email vera@cooperativedog.com

 'Just Do It' Dog Day! 

What: A day of agility, nose work and k9 training games.

Who: Dog and handler teams who want to try agility and nose work in a low stress environment! This is a day for beginners!

When:  Saturday, October 23rd from 10am to 2pm  (Rain Date: October 30th)

Where: Hudson MA (directions provided upon registration)

Cost: $25 for the entire day!

To sign up, call Vera at 617-803-4086 or email her at vera@cooperativedog.com!

 Dog Training Tune-Ups: Last 2010 Session!

Reliable Recalls ~ aka, coming when called! Sundays, 300-400pm Oct 17, 24, 31      $90

Leash Walking 101 ~ teaching HEEL and walking loose leash (not pulling ahead or lagging behind)! Sundays, 300-400pm Nov 14, 21, 28      $90

Bombproof Stays ~ mastering impulse control (waiting patiently anytime and anywhere)! Sundays, 400-500pm Oct 17, 24, 31    $90

Call 617-803-4086  or email vera@cooperativedog.com today!

Thanks for reading my newsletter!  As always, I'm here to help you and your dog to enjoy and understand one another...

 

In Dogs,
Vera

Vera E. Wilkinson CDBC, CPDT-KA
The Cooperative Dog

~ Practical training for every day life!

Vera Wilkinson CDBC, CPDT-KA          www.cooperativedog.com                      617-803-4086