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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.
Living Compatibly With Your Canine Companion
Whether your dog is a new addition or a seasoned old friend, a puppy or adult, you’ll learn what makes dogs tick, how to encourage good behaviors and manage undesirable ones. The speaker, Ann Melchior, teaches puppy and basic training classes. |
Sunday, May 4, 2008
1:00pm
Wheaton Community Center
11711 Georgia Ave.
Wheaton, MD 20902 |
Canine Enrichment: Exercise,
Toys and Games
How do we keep Fido busy when he’s home alone? What do we do with him on rainy days, in the backyard, even on walks? How much physical exercise and mental stimulation does Fido need? Dog trainer Sabine Hentrich, will share a myriad of ideas and go over the BEST products and where to get them. |
Sunday, May 4, 2008
3:30pm
Wheaton Community Center
11711 Georgia Ave.
Wheaton, MD 20902 |
Kids and Dogs … Making It Safe
For Both
Children are bitten all too often, and sometimes by their own dogs, because they haven’t learned how to act around dogs. Children, 5 – 12, will learn how to read simple dog language and keep themselves safe around their own or other dogs. All children must be accompanied by a parent; younger siblings may come watch. This workshop will be led by Colleen Pelar, an award-winning author, parent and dog trainer. |
Saturday, May 17, 2008
3:00pm
Potomac Community Center
11315 Falls Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854
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The Right Dog for You
With summer coming, we know that many of you are planning to get a dog. Dog trainer Jennifer Lund can help you choose the right dog for your lifestyle and explain what to consider when you look for that special pup. |
Sunday, June 1, 2008
1:30pm
Bauer Drive Community Center, 14625 Bauer Dr.
Rockville, MD 20850 |
| HELP! This Dog is Driving Me Crazy!!!
Is your dog chewing, nipping, barking, digging or house soiling? Dog trainer Jennifer Lund can teach you strategies to deal with
these and other problems. Plus you will be able to apply these same basic methods as new issues arise. |
Sunday, June 1, 2008
3:30pm
Bauer Drive Community Center
14625 Bauer Dr.
Rockville, MD 20850 |
Puppy Play Date … With Instruction
All puppies need to learn bite inhibition, tolerance for touch, impulse control, and sharing resources. If you have a puppy that will be 10 - 20 weeks old in June, here’s an opportunity to both socialize him and learn these important life lessons. Puppy parents will interrupt playtime periodically to do exercises supervised by dog trainer Hedda Garland. When you register, let us know the breed or breed mix, age, size of your pup, and your puppy’s vaccinations by the time of the workshop. After we receive your registration, you will be sent further health requirements. Maximum of 10 puppies. |
Saturday, June 14, 2008
11:00am – 12:30pm
House With A Heart
6409 Stream Valley Way Laytonsville, Md 20882
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What The Dog Trainers Know (That You Don’t)
Luring, shaping, capturing, and targeting. These words may be unfamiliar to you, but they are at the core of dog training. Each is a separate training skill that can help you teach cues and manners; solve problems; do tricks; and help dogs in declining health. Dog trainer Laurie Luck, CPDT will teach you how the dog trainers do it. |
Saturday, June 21, 2008
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Potomac Community Center
11315 Falls Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854 |
| Ttouch: A Way To Help Reactive, Aging, Overwhelmed, And Fearful Dogs
Pam Wanveer, a certified Ttouch practitioner for the past ten years, will discuss and demonstrate ttouch, a method of body work, wraps, and confidence exercises that has helped countless dogs. Workshop participants will be able to practice with demo dogs. |
Sunday, June 22, 2008
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854 |
| My Dog Pulls…And Doesn’t Come When I Call!!!
Do you need tips on how to walk your dog without being pulled? Dog trainer Hedda Garland will teach you what tools and training methods you can use on walks, so you can enjoy this time with your pet. Does your dog ignore you when you call him? Hedda will help you understand how to use management and training techniques for recalls. Please do not bring your dog! You will learn the techniques to train your dog at home. If it isn’t raining, we will also go outside, so you can practice with demo dogs.
Register for one or both of these back-to-back workshops. |
Saturday, June 28, 2008
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Potomac Community Center
11315 Falls Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854 |
| Housetraining
Housetraining can be quick when you know what you’re doing and are consistent about it. Whether you are housetraining your dog for the first time or your adult dog needs remedial housetraining, dog trainer MJ Seemann, can teach you what to do. Then, stay for… |
Sunday, June 29, 2008
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Potomac Community Center
11315 Falls Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854 |
| The Crate – It’s Not Just For Housetraining Anymore!
We all know about using crates for housetraining and damage control, but there’s so much more you can do with a crate! Dog trainer MJ Seemann will teach you fun crate games and exercises that will help you train your dog, solve behavior problems, and teach focus and self control. |
Sunday, June 29, 2008
2:15pm – 4:00pm
Potomac Community Center
11315 Falls Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854 |
| Pet First Aid Class ($40 To Cover Materials)
Using video, lecture, discussion, and practice, Lynne Bettinger, a certified american red cross pet first aid instructor, will teach you how to give temporary care to your dog or cat in an emergency. The course covers such topics as: what's normal for a pet (breathing, pulse rates, temperature); cpr; rescue breathing; choking; controlling bleeding; capturing and restraining a sick or injured pet; and a variety of illnesses and injuries. No pets are allowed in class. Minimum of 6 students; 12 students maximum. Bring a check, made out to sundown ridge, or cash to class. You must register ahead!
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Saturday, July 12, 2008
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Potomac Community Center; 11315 Falls Rd. 20854 |
Your Dog’s Magic Carpet
Dog trainer Penelope Brown can teach you how your dog can use his mat as a tool for relaxation. First, you teach your dog, through fun exercises, to orient himself to the mat. Then, he learns how to stay calm in an increasingly distracting environment. Penelope will use Veterinarian Behaviorist Dr. Karen Overall’s protocol for relaxation, as well as other techniques, to help your dog view his mat like a “security blanket”. And you can take a mat with you anywhere |
Saturday, July 19, 2008
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Wheaton Community Center
11711 Georgia Ave.
Wheaton, MD 20902 |
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