Thursday, March 17, 2011
Thursday March 17
All evening classes for Thursday March 17 th have been cancelled. Classes will resume next Thursday. Thank you.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Blig has moved to our new Website!
Hi Everyone!
For convenience of having all information located in one spot (besides our Facebook page), our blog has now been moved to the website! There is an announce,net on the main page, along with a link on the Contact page as well.
Gradually some of the Old training posts listed here will be reposted at that site. As well, there will be plenty of new posts too. I hope you find the blog a useful part of our website!
WWW.DOGSENSEWITHWENDY.COM
See you there!
Wendy
For convenience of having all information located in one spot (besides our Facebook page), our blog has now been moved to the website! There is an announce,net on the main page, along with a link on the Contact page as well.
Gradually some of the Old training posts listed here will be reposted at that site. As well, there will be plenty of new posts too. I hope you find the blog a useful part of our website!
WWW.DOGSENSEWITHWENDY.COM
See you there!
Wendy
Sunday, February 27, 2011
rally and obedience run thrus
There will not be rally or obedience run thrus today feb. 27th. We will hold them next sunday beginning at 3:00 by reservation only. Please
Email Wendy if you plan to attend.
Thank you!
Email Wendy if you plan to attend.
Thank you!
Monday, February 21, 2011
Update on evening classes!
I have been informed that the snow is already falling rapidly my house. Unfortunately its too late to reach my Novice students. If you are in the Novice class and checking this blog, please call me before venturing out to class. Thank you! Id like to cancel the class but on the off chance that I can't reach everyone, I will offer a shorter class for those who do show up.
So at this point the following classes are cancelled:
8:15 Drop In Handling
7:30 Open
6:45 Novice
The 6:00 class will be held as scheduled.
Thank you for your understanding.
Wendy
So at this point the following classes are cancelled:
8:15 Drop In Handling
7:30 Open
6:45 Novice
The 6:00 class will be held as scheduled.
Thank you for your understanding.
Wendy
Classes Monday Feb. 21
Hi Everyone,
Due to the pending weather, drop in handling classes for this evening are cancelled. Although the storm has not began, with the distance some students travel, and the fact that it's a drop in style class it's impossible to make a last minute cancellation.
Currently PreNovice and Novice will be held as scheduled. Open class is pending. If you are in the Open class check your messages. Several students for this class have already cancelled. We will cancel the class if the majority of the students decide not to drive in.
Spring will be here soon...I hope!
Due to the pending weather, drop in handling classes for this evening are cancelled. Although the storm has not began, with the distance some students travel, and the fact that it's a drop in style class it's impossible to make a last minute cancellation.
Currently PreNovice and Novice will be held as scheduled. Open class is pending. If you are in the Open class check your messages. Several students for this class have already cancelled. We will cancel the class if the majority of the students decide not to drive in.
Spring will be here soon...I hope!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Westminister is on tonight!
The Westminister kennel clubs annual dog show airs tonight! The groups are on air at 8:00 pm on USA and then switch to CNBC at 9:00 pm. FMI visit westminsterkennelclub.org.
Handling class is still on for this evening, however typically attendance is very low as many choose to stay home to watch the show (or are in NY at the show!). If less than five people show up, class will be shortened to a half hour.
Handling class is still on for this evening, however typically attendance is very low as many choose to stay home to watch the show (or are in NY at the show!). If less than five people show up, class will be shortened to a half hour.
Canine Cough - Kennel Cough
Hi Everyone,
About this time of year its common to hear reports of the Canine Cough circulating through shows, kennels, and doggy daycares. As with the human cold, the dry indoor conditions and cold outdoor conditions set a perfect environment for viruses to develop and spread. This post Is intended both as a notice and a caution. The CanIne Cough is circulating around Lancaster County. We have had a few daycare dogs report it, and one students dog. If you notice your dog coughing or gagging, even if it's on a irregular basis, you should refrain from bringing them to daycare or class. The cough is often described as a gagging, "something is caught in the throat" type of sound, but it can also be a true cough. You may only hear when the dog first wakes up, or after exercise. You may also only hear it a few times in one day and then never again. However all gagging or coughing should be suspect, unless your dog has been previously diagnosed with another issue that may cause a similar reaction
While the Canine Cough is rarely serious, it is a nuisance illness. Your dog should be kept away from other dogs and from public places where dogs may visit, for at least a week and maybe two. Dogs cant cover their coughs and wash their paws, so they rely on us to use these cautions for them. People can transfer the germs on their hands. I was at my Vets office just the other day, and heard a client come through the door with that distinct Canine Cough and a rather strong case of it in my opinion. I was alarmed as I watched the owner allow several other unsuspecting dog owners pet and interacting with his coughing dog! I also observed a Technician bring a dog out to join its owner in the lobby and both dog owners allowed the dogs to sniff nose to nose! The affected dog looked like an older dog who probably picked up the cough from a boarding kennel or it's neighborhood. Remember if your neighbors have dogs, the cough is airborne. Dogs can transmit it through the fence in your back yard. I also believe it's possible to pick it up in the environment even though the virus doesn't survive for long. At Dog Sense we scrub the floor frequently and use the appropriate cleaning agents that are known to kill the virus. However during the late winter, early spring when the cough viruses tend to circulate use caution wherever you are with careful dog to dog interractions and not allowing the dog to sniff around in questionable environments.
Finally I have always believed that exercise, low stress, and a healthy diet were good ways to help prevent illness. I have seen vitamin C help prevent viruses and lessen the effects when they do occur. Probiotics and prebiotics may also help. Garlic isn't suitable for dogs in high doses, but there are products on the market that contain garlic in low doses. (typically brewers yeast with garlic products) Did you know many canine health experts reccomend between 30 minutes to an hour of good cardiovascular type exercise per day for optimum health and condition? Does your dog get that much? A walk around the block does not provide that much for most dogs.
About this time of year its common to hear reports of the Canine Cough circulating through shows, kennels, and doggy daycares. As with the human cold, the dry indoor conditions and cold outdoor conditions set a perfect environment for viruses to develop and spread. This post Is intended both as a notice and a caution. The CanIne Cough is circulating around Lancaster County. We have had a few daycare dogs report it, and one students dog. If you notice your dog coughing or gagging, even if it's on a irregular basis, you should refrain from bringing them to daycare or class. The cough is often described as a gagging, "something is caught in the throat" type of sound, but it can also be a true cough. You may only hear when the dog first wakes up, or after exercise. You may also only hear it a few times in one day and then never again. However all gagging or coughing should be suspect, unless your dog has been previously diagnosed with another issue that may cause a similar reaction
While the Canine Cough is rarely serious, it is a nuisance illness. Your dog should be kept away from other dogs and from public places where dogs may visit, for at least a week and maybe two. Dogs cant cover their coughs and wash their paws, so they rely on us to use these cautions for them. People can transfer the germs on their hands. I was at my Vets office just the other day, and heard a client come through the door with that distinct Canine Cough and a rather strong case of it in my opinion. I was alarmed as I watched the owner allow several other unsuspecting dog owners pet and interacting with his coughing dog! I also observed a Technician bring a dog out to join its owner in the lobby and both dog owners allowed the dogs to sniff nose to nose! The affected dog looked like an older dog who probably picked up the cough from a boarding kennel or it's neighborhood. Remember if your neighbors have dogs, the cough is airborne. Dogs can transmit it through the fence in your back yard. I also believe it's possible to pick it up in the environment even though the virus doesn't survive for long. At Dog Sense we scrub the floor frequently and use the appropriate cleaning agents that are known to kill the virus. However during the late winter, early spring when the cough viruses tend to circulate use caution wherever you are with careful dog to dog interractions and not allowing the dog to sniff around in questionable environments.
Finally I have always believed that exercise, low stress, and a healthy diet were good ways to help prevent illness. I have seen vitamin C help prevent viruses and lessen the effects when they do occur. Probiotics and prebiotics may also help. Garlic isn't suitable for dogs in high doses, but there are products on the market that contain garlic in low doses. (typically brewers yeast with garlic products) Did you know many canine health experts reccomend between 30 minutes to an hour of good cardiovascular type exercise per day for optimum health and condition? Does your dog get that much? A walk around the block does not provide that much for most dogs.
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