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Hi Everybody -
Time for another newsletter, & with lots going on! First, I will be gone from Wednesday, April 9th thru Sunday, April 20th. Please do not email me during this time, as it will lock up my email. I will be in Colorado at the Sheltie Nationals, so will not be that close to my phone. So if you could also hold your calls undless it is an emergency, please do not call as you will probably just get my voice mail.
Cathy Winkler will be teaching the regular class schedule of classes during this time. If you need to reach her, call her home at 231-947-5508. She has a daytime job so leave a message. Cathy & I both appreciate your cooperation for the next couple of weeks. THANKS.
Therapy Dog International (TDI)
Our evaluator, Lori Beller from Mayville, MI was here this past Sunday and evaluated 21 dogs. Of those, 14 dogs qualified and passed the testing for TDI. Here are the ones who passed:
Jenna Fahl Sydney
Jean Wilson Brinks
Monique Kilmer Fawna
Monique Kilmer Ajax
Kitty Warner Riff
Carolyn Fitzgibbon Hershey
Joy Cowles Belle
Kathy Breedlove Leo
Elizabeth Send Teardrop
Tina Black Shadow
Jan Schmidt Darla
Chris Wilson Duncan
Lynn Feeter Fancy Prance
Rebecca Thomas Toby
Congratulatons to all of you & don't forget that you can now put those letters behind your dog's name - and do it proudly!
Dog Carting & Another Workshop
Wednesday, April 23 - 7 to 8 PM
People with harnesses: We will be having another workshop with our dogs and carts - carts will be available here at the training center
Wednesday, April 23 - 8 to 9 PM - If you missed the first workshop, plan on attending this one & find out how to get started in carting. There is still time to get your harness ordered. I now have forms that can be easily filled out, and Joy also is available for information. Please let Jane know if you plan on attending this Wednesday night.
Beginning Obedience Class
Starting Thursday, April 24th at 7:30 PM
This will be a 6 week course and cost is $75.There are still a couple of spots available. If interested, please let the training center know.
Rally Obedience Classes
Friday evenings - May 16, May 23rd, May 30, & June 6th
Grand Traverse Kennel Club will be offering rally obedience at their June show on Father's Day weekend. So we will be offering rally classes so that you can get your dog ready to show. Classes will be on Friday evenings - May 16, May 23rd, May 30, & June 6th. All 3 levels will have a course each week. Cost is $10 per night per dog.
Dog Scouts Troop #178
Meeting Saturday, April 26th.
Come join in the fun of Dog Scouting by learning new skills with your dog and educating our community about how wonderful and rewarding dog ownership can be through responsible dog parenting. Your dog will have the opportunity to earn badges in backpacking, hiking, agility, obedience, water work, tracking, pulling, community service and so much more! Well work on developing our skills as responsible dog parents and in educating the public through seminars, demonstrations, training fun days, fund raising and other fun and exciting activities. Meet with like-minded folks who love their dogs as much as you and share in your passion for making life with our dogs all it can be.
Please visit our web site at www.twinbaydogs.com for a calendar of events and join in on the discussion about one of our favorite things...our dogs! Our next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 26th. Were planning to have an agility fun day for those who want to get their feet wet in the sport or for those seasoned veterans who just want to have fun. Well also be naming our Dog Scouts troop, so be sure youre there to cast your vote! Directions for meeting place and time to come. As a fun activity, were also planning to attend a Freestyle Workshop in Charlevoix on Saturday, April 12th (please see our website for specifics) for those who would be interested in learning something new with their dog(s).
For more information on Dog Scouting, please visit the Dog Scouts of America website at www.dogscouts.org or by contacting Sue at szqboo77@hotmail.com or 357-0747, or Mandy at funcanines@twinbaydogs.com or 499-4696.
CLASS SCHEDULE
We do have openings in some classes. If you see a time you are interested in, contact Jane.
MONDAY
6:39 PM - Beginning Obedience (Kaliseum starting April 14 - 6 wks for $75)
7:30 PM - Advanced Agility
TUESDAY
2:30 PM Competitive Obedience - Open & Utility Started April 1st - Class full
4 PM Competitive Novice Obedience
5:15 PM Intermediate/Advanced Agility
6:15 PM Intermediate/Advanced Agility
7:30 PM Advanced Beginning Agility Finishes April 22nd
WEDNESDAY
There is no teacup agility until May 7th
THURSDAY
1:00 PM UKC - Advanced Agility - "Early Birds" (12:30 - set-up)
1:30 PM UKC - Advanced Agility
3 PM Advanced Agility
4 PM Advanced Agility
5 :15 PM Advanced Agility
6:30 PM Intermediate/Advanced Agility
7:30 PM Puppy Agility Finishes April 10th
7:30 PM Beginning Obedience Starts April 24th
FRIDAY
11 AM Advanced Beginners/Intermediate Agility
7 PM Rally Obedience Starts May 16th
We do have openings in several classes at this time. If you see a time you are interested in, contact Jane.
Wanted! A. C.Paw Dogs!
Are you interested in having fun while promoting A. C. Paw? If so, come and join the A. C. Paw Canine Cadet's Performance Team. We are looking for people and their dogs to come out and demonstrate how GREAT an A. C. Paw dog can be. No training necessary, we will help you develop your dog's special talent. Call Mary Belanger to set up at time to discuss joining the team. 231-946-3646.
Micky's turn for Bissell photo contest. Need Votes
Please forward this to anyone you know that would be willing to help.
To vote, go to http://www.bissell.com/redirect.asp?page_id=47193&Pet=643
Thanks,
Sue Bouchey
My Australian Shepherd, Micky, is entered in a photo contest at Bissell.com. If his picture wins, we will get $10,000 to be donated to our rescue. Please follow the link below and vote once before April 15th.
Dog looking for home
Jack is believed to be a Retreiver / Border Collie mix, who is approximately one year of age. He was found chained up in a yard with the chain embedded in his neck. With minor surgery and antibiotics this has healed nicely. This little boy is a 38 pound bundle of energy, enthusiasm and affection. He has been treated for intestinal parasites, his shot are up to date and has been neutered.
His foster mom is working on obedience training, house manners, and providing an outlet for his boundless energy. He is also learning to play with toys. He plays well with his foster Moms female Border Collie. Jack is currently enrolled in a beginning Agility class and doing well. This is a very sweet, fun-loving boy with puppy charm who wiggles his entire body when you interact with him.
He just needs the right family to adopt him that is patient and understanding of his youthfulness and inexperience. They need to be experienced in managing and training Jack along with meeting the needs of a high energy dog.
Due to his chained life prior to fostering, Jack is learning new skills and what it is like to be a family dog. As we are getting to know Jack, he has demonstrated some guarding but coming along nicely with good management. He would be suited for a family without small children or other dogs. His new family needs to be experienced in managing his environment and training Jack along with meeting the needs of a high energy dog.
Jack is being cared for in Northern Michigan. For more information, please contact his foster mom, Casey, at caseyc2424@yahoo.com
Dog looking for a home
Grace 3/31/08 Breed: Border Collie mix
Age: 10 months
Sex: Female/Spayed
Vet History: Current on shots and Bordatella, Heartworm Negative. 24PetWatch Microchip implanted.
Grace came into foster care as her owners didn't have time to spend with her. She is a 10 month old Border Collie mix and is easy going and super affectionate! She is well socialized with people and other dogs. Her favorite activities are playing in the snow and "cuddle time" on the couch. Her foster Mom is helping her with basic obedience skills and house manners. She sleeps at night in a crate without complaint and is making great progress at leash walking. She has been spayed, wormed and her shot series initiated. Grace is a very sweet girl and a wonderful companion. northstar@pentel.net
Chocolate Lab Needs Home
A former member of GTK club (Lynn Bosley) called me about her son's Lab that needs a new home. It's a 10 or 11 mo. old intact male, needs training, great temperament. The son and his girlfriend split up; he can't keep it in an apartment, and the dog is being passed back and forth and to Lynn, but she can't deal with it much because of physical reasons. I think this dog needs a home real soon. Contact Diane at 231-943-0559
That's it for now!
Jane McManus
Pine Meadows Dog Training Center
1-877-276-6215
"Agility will change the course of your life forever"
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