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Free Educational
Workshops
to help you understand your dog, prevent problem behaviors, and deal with behavior issues.
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The following workshops are free -– but you must register at:
www.yourdogsfriend.info or 301.983.5913.
We love dogs, but please leave yours safely at home. |
American Red Cross Pet First Aid Class
Learn how to give temporary care to your dog or cat in an emergency from a Red Cross certified instructor.
Topics covered include: normal breathing, pulse rates, temperatures; CPR; rescue breathing; choking; controlled bleeding; capturing and restraining a sick or injured pet; illnesses and injuries.
No pets are allowed at the class. Manikins and stuffed animals are used for practice. Maximum of 13 students. |
Saturday, June 20, 9am-1pm
Potomac Community Center
11315 Falls Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854
$50 check payable to 'Sundown Ridge' to cover materials
Instructor: Lynne Bettinger, Sundown Ridge
CLASS FILLED! |
American Red Cross Pet First Aid Class
Learn how to give temporary care to your dog or cat in an emergency from a Red Cross certified instructor.
Topics covered include: normal breathing, pulse rates, temperatures; CPR; rescue breathing; choking; controlled bleeding; capturing and restraining a sick or injured pet; illnesses and injuries.
No pets are allowed at the class. Manikins and stuffed animals are used for practice. Maximum of 13 students. |
Saturday, Aug 8, 9am-1pm
Potomac Community Center
11315 Falls Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854
$50 check payable to 'Sundown Ridge' to cover materials
Instructor: Lynne Bettinger, Sundown Ridge |
Your Vocal Dog –- What to do About Barking
It’s normal for dogs to bark from time to time, but continual barking can be a real problem –- for you, your neighbors, and your dog. Our speaker will explain how barking can be a symptom of other problems that need addressing. She will go over the reasons that dogs bark, give you suggestions for dealing with these issues, and show you how to teach your dog a “quiet” cue.
Speaker: Hedda Garland, www.schoolofdogs.com |
Saturday, Sept 12, 2pm – 4pm, Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854 |
Dogs That Don’t Listen
If you have a dog that “doesn’t listen”, you have plenty of company. Most dogs aren’t actually stubborn; we just speak different languages. Our speaker will help you understand why your dog is ignoring you, and she’ll give you tips on motivating and communicating with your dog.
Speaker: Michelle Mange, www.rightstartmaryland.com |
Sunday, Sept 27, 2pm – 4pm, Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854 |
Crouching Dog, Hidden Dragon -– Help for Reactive Dogs
If your dog growls or lunges at other dogs or strangers, you know the nightmare of walking your dog around the neighborhood, going to the vet's office, or watching your dog threaten others through your window. Would you like to know why it happens? How to predict when it will happen? And what you can do about it? Join us for two hours, and leave with ideas to help your reactive dog.
Speaker: Jules Nye, CPDT; www.sitstayandplay.com |
Sat, Oct 3, 3pm – 5pm, Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854 |
So, You Want to Go to the Dog Park -– Dogs at Play
We know how much you care about your dog. You want him to exercise, play, and get along with others. That’s why so many of you go to the dog park or join dog play groups. Dog trainer Robin Bennett, author of Off-Leash Dog Play, will help you understand what you’re seeing when your dogs play. Learn about polite and rude greetings, breed-specific play styles, common social gestures, and emotional states. You’ll never look at dog play the same way again.
Speaker: Robin Bennett, CPDT; www.allaboutdogsinc.com |
Sun, Oct 4, 2pm – 4pm, Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854 |
Helping Your Adopted Dog
Most dogs from shelters and rescues make wonderful pets, but they may also have unexpected issues. Our speaker, who has spent years training shelter dogs, can help you better understand and work with your adopted dog. You will learn how to recognize your dog’s stress signals and build your dog’s trust and confidence. She will also explain how your dog can learn new habits (and "un-learn" old ones).
Speaker: Liz Marsden, CPDT, www.thelogicaldog.com |
Sat, Oct 17, 3pm – 5pm, Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854 |
Toys Your Dog Will Love
Toys are more than play for your dog. There are interactive toys that provide mental stimulation and allow your dog to occupy himself; chew toys that tempt your dog away from the furniture; chase toys that help satisfy your dog's prey drive; tug toys that let dogs exercise hard-wired behaviors of tugging and ripping. Most important to the typical dog owner is that a dog's behavior will improve when he uses his brain and energy in play. And you thought toys were just for fun! We will have toys on display.
Speakers: Tracy Kinnahan, Pro Feed of Rockville, and Tatiana Toczko, www.WatchListenLearnLLC.com |
Sat, Nov 7, 2pm – 4pm, Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854 |
If you are interested in dog training for a fee, Your Dog’s Friend is now offering dog-friendly, rewards-based training classes.
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For class information, go to:
www.yourdogsfriend.info |
This page last updated 6-18-09
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