The Cooperative Dog Newsletter

Dog Training  & Behavior

Volume #1, Newsletter #6 November 10, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE 

Dog Training Classes

Seminars, Talk Shows and more

Connect With Me!

Dear Subscriber,
 
Welcome to The Cooperative Dog Newsletter! I hope you'll find useful and perhaps timely information.  I look forward to working with you on behalf of your dog!
 
Vera

 

The Cooperative Dog 

Dog Training Offerings

My Blog

K9Training Games

Puppies must have the second set of vaccinations in order to socialize with other puppies or dogs. If your veterinarian tells you that your puppy has to have three sets, please share this link with him or her. It's not my say-so... but that of veterinary behaviorists! 


 

Some of my favorite books on dogs include:

For The Love of Dog by Patricia Mcconnell PhD

Dog Friendly Dog Training by Andrea Arden

The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson

Bones Would Rain From The Sky by Suzanne Clothier

I could list dozens of others but these are my go to books when I recommend that clients read a good (educational) book on dogs, dog training and dog behavior!

Here's the short list of Szap's favorite 'dog parks' in Boston, Greater Boston and the Metro West Area include:

Amory Park in Brookline MA

Larz anderson Park in Brookline MA

Castle Island in South Boston MA

Hale Reservation in Westwood MA

The Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain MA

Smith Playground in Allston MA

 

 Dog Training Classes

So you know--I now have a class calendar on my homepage to give visitors a quick look at what and when I'm teaching as well as where!

In September, I joined the Especially for Pets obedience training team. I teach puppy k, graduate puppy, beginner obedience and conduct seminars (see below) at both their Canton and Newton stores. For classes with me at either location, you must register at the store or by phone, ie through Especially For Pets.

My dog training classes in Brookline are still held at No Bones About It and primarily take place on Sunday mornings. As always, to register for any of The Cooperative Dog training classes, call 617-803-4086 or email vera@cooperativedog.com!

My standard puppy foundation, adolescent dog and good dog classes have equivalent, otherwise named sequential courses by Especially For Pets.  However, Super Dog and Rowdy Rovers are offered only through The Cooperative Dog.

The only extra curricular class that I offer at this time is Nose Work.  Tricks & Games and Agility and much more will be offered in 2011! 

One last note- I'm always flexible about moving your dog to another class or applying the fee you have paid me towards private lessons in and from your home. My service area extends well beyond Boston and into the suburbs of the Metro West and Metro South Areas of Eastern Massachusetts.

 

  Connect With Me!

I'm trying my best to keep up with several of the social media venues. By far, I'm most active on Facebook and invite you to visit my page and share photos and stories with me!

              

One more thing... if you have time and want to (of course!)--

Vote The Cooperative Dog (me!) the Best of Boston!

http://boston.cityvoter.com/the-cooperative-dog/biz/580011

 Seminars, Talk Shows and more...

NightSide with Dan Rea on WBZ NEWSRADIO 1030AM 10-11pm Nov 12th in Boston. Tune in and call in for free advice!

 

Puppy K Children's Supplement 530-630pm Thursday Nov 18th and Family Night -New Puppy Workshop 630 -800pm at Especially For Pets in Canton. Register at the store!

 

The Kids & Dogs Project! December 5th 3-4 pm and the first Sunday of every month at No Bones About It in Brookline. To register, vera@cooperativedog.com!

 

Ask The Trainer December 12th 3-4pm at
Cause To Paws in Brookline. To register, vera@cooperativedog.com or sign up at the store!

 

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

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