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!