Class Cancellations!

Hello everyone!

Due to the snow in my area and several students who have already called and cancelled for this evenings classes, the following classes will be cancelled;

Conformation Handling 8:15 pm

Open Obedience 7:30 pm

Novice Obedience * pending ( check back @5:00 pm or call Wendy fmi)

PreNovice 6:00pm

My apologies, I hate to cancel class. However with over 50% of the students unable to make it in this evening I felt this was the best decision.

Cancelled classes will be made up ( except drop in handling) and don't forget Run Thrus this Sunday Jan. 2 nd at 3:00 pm!

Have you registered yet for Treiball?

Treiball is an exciting new sport suitable for almost any dog, but perfect for the high energy, high drive dog. It can be taught and practiced just for fun, or you can join competitions. Regardless training for treiball can help take your communication to the next level with your dog! Training for Treiball helps build focus and off leash control while also being a great outlet for your dogs mental and physical energy.

Although Treiball is the word for Ball Herding, Comparing this activity to soccer for dogs is also an excellent description.

Here's a video to help you further understand Treiball.




Treiball begins Sunday November 14th! Don't forget our Agility skills class also starts that Sunday and is a prerequisite class for our Agility For Fun classes that will begin in January.

Interested in Agility or Treiball but not available Sunday afternoons? Email Wendy to discuss other dates for these two activities!
Wescotdobe@ hotmail.com.

Nutrition Seminar - Saturday Nov. 13th with Linda Arndt

 

No-Nonsense Nutrition for Your Dog
with Linda Arndt
 
Date:   Saturday, November 13th
Place:  Dog Sense Learning Center
Time:   9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Light Lunch is included
Cost:   $50.00
 
 
Don't miss this cutting-edge seminar covering every aspect of K9 Nutrition, presented by renowned K9 Nutritionist, Linda Arndt.
 
The topics to be discussed in this comprehensive seminar include:
Nutritional Overview
Nutrients needed to be healthy
Minerals - the most forgotten nutrient
What is missing in all commercial diets
Prey equivalents for the modern pet diet
Re-introduction of whole foods to your pet's diet
The neglected calcium/phosphorus component
Pet food - how to decipher the options
BARF - Should I or shouldn't I feed raw?
Grain free diets - pros and cons
Internet myths regarding corn, beet pulp, pork, and potatoes
Vaccine reactions and prevention
Bloat/Torsion - cause and preventative measures
Importance of enzymes - digestive and dietary
Probiotics vs: Antibiotics
Allergies or yeast - what's the difference?
Chronic loose stools - Giardia - a nationwide problem
Orthopedic diseases (HOD, OCD, Pano, Hips, Wobblers) and their relationship to diet
Blackwatch Feed Program philosophy
Methods of feeding (from Kibble to Raw) that will not compromise your dog's health
 
 
Register Today to Reserve Your Space!

Register online at Kayes website www.kayeames.com. Or call 717-509-5652

Therapy Class

Therapy Class
Wed. Nov. 10th 7:3o pm
8 week session $96 (addl. fees for course materials)

Our Therapy class will introduce the skills you and your dog need to develop into a safe and effective therapy dog team.

Controlled Canines Advanced class now scheduled!

Controlled Canines Advanced class
Sat. Nov. 6th 10:00 am
6 wk session $88 + addl. Fees for Canine Good Citizen Certification

Take your training one step further and out about town! Our goals for this class focus on reliability, and good manners in the face of an ever changing environment. This class will include one or two " field trips" to a local area and a Canine Good Citizen evaluation (optional, addl. Fees may apply). This class is open to former Controlled Canines Students. Other students with prior training and private lesson students will be evaluated and accepted on a case by case basis.

New Classes Forming Now!

We have several classes starting in the next few weeks! Including the following:

Wednesday October 27th

Canine Good Citizen/Manners Class 6:00 pm
6 wk session $96
Instructor Kaye Ames

Off Leash Manners Class 6:45 pm
6wk session $96
Instructor Kaye Ames

Monday November 1st

Basic Beginner 10:30am - for puppies and adult dogs who have never attended a training class before.
6 wk session $88
Instructor Wendy Jordan
*Limited spots available call or email Wendy today!

Thursday November 4th

Controlled Canine Class 6:00 pm
6 wk session $88
Instructor Wendy Jordan
*Limited Spots Remain call or email Wendy today!

Conformation Handling Class 8:15 pm
4 wk session $48
Instructor Wendy Jordan

And introducing Sunday Fundays! Not a football fan? Looking for a fun way to spend Sunday afternoons? Consider one of the following classes or activities for you and your dog!

Agility Skills Class 1:00 pm
6 wk session $96
*20% disc. If currently enrolled in one of our regular training classes
Instructor Wendy Jordan
Class limited to 8 dogs

This class is a prerequisite for our winter "Agility for Fun" drop in class which starts in January. In the skills class you will learn how to introduce the agility obstacles, condition your dog, and train with safety in mind.

Treibball aka Drive Ball a Herding game without the sheep! 2:00 pm
6 wk session $96
20% disc. If currently enrolled in one of our regular classes.
Instructor Wendy Jordan
*class limited to 8 dogs

Triebball is a fun new way to exercise your dogs body and mind. It's herding without the sheep! While perfect for Border Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, and other herding dogs, any dog can learn and enjoy this activity!

Obedience Run 3:00 pm
Drop in class, pay as you go $8, $5 for current competion students
Volunteer to act as judge and receive credit towards run thrus!

New Classes Forming Now!

Hi Everyone,

It's been quite some time since this blog has been updated. Seems the day to day aspects of running a business are keeping me busier than I expected.

Several new classes are scheduled, or on the horizon to be scheduled soon! If you are interested in any of these classes call or email today!

CONFORMATION HANDLING
Thursday Sept. 2 8:15 pm
4 week session 45 min. $48

Puppy Class with Kaye
Saturday Sept. 25th 9:00 am
4 week session 1 hr long $96
For puppies 3-6 mos. of age

Canine Good Citizen
6 week class/45 min.
$88 Date TBA
Train your dog to be a good citizen!

Dog About Town
4 week class/1 hr
$90 Date TBA
A "field trip" class, where training is done in a new location each week to develop and proof your dogs manners. *prerequisite classes - Control Class, Off leash manners, or any competitive obedience class

Thursday June 3 Classes - Cancelled

Hi Everyone,

Just in reminder in case this announcement was missed in class. Thursdays Combined Competitive Obedience Class and Scheduled Handling Class is cancelled for this week, June 3rd. Classes will resume next Thursday June 10th.

I will be calling or emailing the students in these two classes to make sure everyone has heard the announcement! Any questions, call me on my cell!

Thanks, and my apologies for any disapointments caused by these cancellations! See you next week.

Wendy

Saturday Summer Training Series!

Announcing our Saturdays in Summer training series. Join us on select Saturdays and learn how to stop unwanted behavior, develop better behavior, and just learn more about understanding your dog. This training is geared towards helping you and your dog understand and train through problems that may still exist in spite of your previous training efforts.

Saturdays in Summer do not require an ongoing committment. Anyone is welcome, regardless of your dogs training level. This is perfect for the dog who has already been through training classes but is still difficult to control or experiencing behavior problems. Or for the dog and owner who simply need more practice for learning a particular skill. Each session will have topics of focus, but will also cover behaviors and questions brought up by the attendees.

This is a pay as you go, attend when you wish training session. All that's required is advanced registration by 4:00 pm Friday. Email Wendy at wescotdobe@hotmail.com or call 509-5652. Each session is limited to 10 dogs/handlers, however auditors are welcome at a lower cost. This is a two hour session, join us for all or part of it. If you are on on a schedule and need to leave at a particular time we will address your issue in the time frame needed. Just let us know when you call to reserve your spot! Each hour long session costs $20 per dog/handler, $10 per auditor. Join us for all three sessions for only $40, or buy our Summer Series training card (6 sessions for $60) Spouses, partners, and children under 18 at no add'l cost.

Dates/Topics:

June 19th 9:00 am - Introduction to Behavior Shaping
10:00 am - Jumping, Leash manners, and developing off leash control
11:00 am - Starting your puppy off right: the importance of socialization and training.

July 17th 9:00 am - Housetraining Help
10:00 am - Coming when Called, Stay in one place
11:00 am - Chill Out! (help for the overactive dog)

July 24th 9:00 am - Don't chase that child! (help for dogs who chase things)
10:00 am - Kids and K9's (get the kids involved in training!)
11:00 am - Games to educate and occupy the dogs mind


Call now to reserve your spot!

Upcoming Shows and Match Shows

With so many of you now looking for Rally and Obedience Trials, I will attempt to
list upcoming local trials here on the blog, along with local show and go's or match shows.

This Saturday May 29th, Papillonia Dog Training Academy is hosting another Show and Go. The event starts at 9 am with Open and Utility. Novice will be in the first available ring. Runs are $7 each, food is available on site, corrections/training/toys/food all allowed.

If you haven't been to Papillonia before, the building is large enough for two full sized rings, with moderate crating area available. (be prepared to keep your dog in car i too crowded, I don't know how crowded their show and gos are) Excellant flooring, well lit, and typical sound (not a noisy venue, but not quiet either). A great opportunity to get you and your dog more ring experience! Address is 1127 Felton Rd, Red Lion, PA www.papillonia.com

For those of you looking for second and third legs in Rally (and don't mind showing outdoors) The Bryn Mawr Kennel Club is offering Rally the Sunday of their upcoming show weekend (June 20th for Rally). This is a horse show grounds, so be prepared for your dog to handle wonderful smells and the possibility of long grass! Ms. Tracy Yeanlsh is the judge for all three Rally classes. Entries close Wednesday June 2nd. www.raudogshows.com

New Class and Other News

Hi Everyone!

Please note the date change (below) for the next Controlled Canines Class. If you are interested in this class and haven't yet registered, please do so soon! The class is nearly full.

Another new class is now on the schedule. This class is a "Tricks" class. Teaching your dog Tricks can enhance the relationship, focus, and attitude between your dog and you. Dogs find the tricks motivating and fun. This class is a good companion class to Competitive Obedience, Rally, and Dance training, as well as being enjoyable for the family companion dog. With that in mind, this class will be offered at a special rate for any dog and handler currently enrolled in other Dog Sense classes. This class will begin on Thursday June 10th at 6:00 pm.

Coming soon: Therapy Dog training. If you are interested in doing therapy work with your dog, this is the class for you! Learn how to develo...p the skills you and your dog need to participate in therapy work safely and successfully! Visit www.dogsensewithwendy.webs.com Start date will be listed soon!

Congratulations to Susan and Magic on gaining their first leg in Rally Novice this weekend!

If you haven't found Dog Sense on Facebook yet, please look us up! Dog Sense: dog training, sports, and learning center. Facebook will be my primary forum for posting brags, and with so many coming in it will allow the blog to remain the spot for class announcements and learning related posts. (last minute announcements such as weather related cancellations will be made at both the blog and facebook)

Control Class starting JUNE 10th! *Date Change!

Please note the date change!

The next Controlled Canines Class will begin on Thursday June 10th, at 6:45 pm. This class is a six week behavioral class designed to teach you the skills and techniques needed to develop self-control in your out-of-control dog! If you are interested in joining this class, please email me at wescotdobe@hotmail.com

This class is limited to 8 dogs/handlers and is nearly full. To guaruntee a spot in the class, contact me at wescotdobe@hotmail.com

Handling Class Starting Thursday!

Calling all Conformation Dogs!

The next Scheduled Handling Class begins tomorrow evening! Join us and learn how to teach your dog to show himself off, or to develop your own skills so you can show like a pro! This class lasts 4 weeks and costs $48. Email or call to reserve your spot! Class begins at 8:30 pm the first week, but will then move to 8:15 for each additional week.

Oops, forgot some brags...and We're on Facebook too

My apologies to a few students who's brags I missed here! At the Timmonium show in April: Congratulations to Judy and "Ch. Tucker TT" who completed their Rally Novice title, Congratulations to Luanne and Edison (Ch.?) who also completed their Rally Novice title, and to Deb and "Ch. Astra" on their two legs (RN). Reports from the breed ring that weekend require a congratulations to Karen and Beau (PBGV) on going winners, and Deb w/her young Rottie on getting WB/BOS, and to Sherri and Diva with their WB win as well!

I missed these brags here on the blog, but I did post them on the Dog Sense facebook page. Which brings me up to another announcement I missed here on the blog! We are now on Facebook! I'm very much a facebook novice, so forgive me but I'm not sure how to tell you to find us. I'll put a link here to see if it works!





If not, go to Facebook and search for Dog Sense: Dog training, sports, and learning center

Watch for changes to the Beyond Basics website www.dogsensewithwendy.webs.com in the next week or so as I announce new classes, new schedules, and more!

More Brags and a few notices!

Congratulations to Joanne and Miija on their recent success in the freestyle dance competition. They won 1st place in both their divisions!

Congratulations to Lois and Teak on completing their Rally Novice title, to Erin and Blitz on gaining a leg in Rally Advanced at the Newfoundland Nationals. Also congratulations to Pat And Coach on passing the A.T.T.s evaluation (American Temperament Test) for his TT. Fire also gained his TT certificate, and I just have to brag...Fire was the only dog who was visited by all three judges after the evaluation! Thanks to my Thursday night class for pointing that Fun fact out! ;-)

As the week goes on, good luck to Deb, Pat, Holly, and Bob as they and their dogs compete in other events at the Colonial Rottweiler Clubs Regional Specialty! Also to Shay, Carol and anyone else heading to the Lancaster Kennel Clubs show this Sunday!

There will be a few adjustments made to the training schedule for upcoming classes! The first one includes a new scheduled Handling Class beginning next Thursday May 20th. This will be a four week scheduled handling class where handling skills and training the dog are the focus. Watch the website over the next week for more changes and additions.

Congratulations and Reminders!

It was a good week at the Celtic Cluster in York! Congratulations go to Joanne and Miija on gaining two legs in Rally Novice B, Steph and Cosmo on also gaining two legs in Rally Novice A, to Linda and her Border Collie on their Winners Dog wins in conformation, and to Conrad and his Corgi on topping off their reserve winners dog wins with a Winners Dog and Best of Opposite win! Also a big congratulations to Pat and Coach on completing Coach's championship on Wednesday! This followed a weekend of success in the APDT Rally ring (first place, several legs, and a perfect score!). As if this wasn't enough, Pat topped it by watching her other dog win Best of Breed from the puppy classes on Thursday! Congratulations to all! I'm sure there are other brags from the week, if you've been missed in the congratulations please email me at wescotdobe@hotmail.com

Reminders:

Tonight at 6:00 pm we begin a new four week conformation Handling class. Cost is $48 for the session. Class lasts until 6:45 pm.

Thursday evening March 25th the Control Class resumes at 8:30. We have four dogs returning to this class from the previous session and one new dog joining the class. This class is open to dogs who have taken the Control level 1 class or who have completed private training with me. Cost of the class is $88

If you have any questions on either of these classes please call me at 717-203-0033 today between 1 pm and 6 pm.

No Class Thursday March 18th!

Just a reminder that there will be no Competitive Obedience Class or Show Handling class on Thursday evening March 18th. Good luck to all students who are entered at the dog shows this Thursday through Sunday! See you there!

Upcoming Show N Go's

More opportunity's to prepare for the ring!


This Sunday, Mar. 7th: Dauphin Dog Training Obedience Show n Go FMI:
http://www.ddtc.org/events.htm


Sunday, Mar. 28th: Dauphin Dog Training RALLY Run Thru's (see above link)

Obedience and Rally Run Thru's and new classes!

This Saturday, March 6th I will be holding Rally Run Thru's and Obedience Run Thru's at Kaye Ames School for Dogs. Start time will be aprox. 1:00 pm. Reservations are required. Please call Wendy to reserve you space! $5 per handler/dog


The 2010 training schedule is just about complete! If you are interested in a Control Class, a Growl Class, or a Competitive Obedience class visit my website for start dates and more information! Please note I am adding a PreNovice/Puppy class to the line up for those of you with young dogs or puppies who wish to get them started in competitive obedience. This class is also appropriate for the older dog who has had no foundation work for competitive obedience or rally obedience.

www.dogsensewithwendy.webs.com

Controlled Canines Level 2 Scheduled!

This has been on the schedule at the Beyond Basics website for a few weeks now, but I just realized some of you may only check the blog!

The next Controlled Canines Class has been scheduled for Thursday March 25th at 8:30 pm! We need a min. of three dogs to hold the class. If you attended the last Controlled Canines Class you are eligible to attend this one! (If you have not and are interested, I will be running a level 1 class again in May)

Contact me to register at wescotdobe@hotmail.com

Weather cancellations Monday Feb. 15th! Please read!

All classes for Monday evening Feb 15th have been cancelled due to snow.
My apologies, but several students have already called to say they won't be here. My road is still snow and ice in some spots which will certainly make for a slick commute and so I've decidede it would
Be best to cancel. All classes will resume next Monday evening February 22nd.

Please check the blog in the next few days for some training tips and homework!

Wendy

Monday Classes Feb. 15th

No decision has been made yet regarding this evenings classes. Please check back for updates. I anticipate making a decision between 3-5 pm.

If any students have a strong opinion or are not planning to attend, please contact me by phone or email as this may weigh in on my decision! Thank you!

CLASSES CANCELLED THURSDAY FEB. 11 !

There will be no Combined Competition Obedience Class nor Scheduled Handling Class this evening. Unfortunately I am stuck in the southern end, with all roads in and out still blocked with snow. Literally! We couldn't leave our driveway if we wanted to. So the dogs, kids, and I are tucking in for another long winters night at home. See you all next week!