Pine Meadows Farm, Newsletter & 2005 Dog Awards

Hi Everybody -
Fall is here - agility trials are winding down for a little while. Grand Traverse Kennel Club had a wonderful 2 day agility trial this past weekend. Weather could have been better on Saturday, but Sunday was great for dogs and handlers. What a fun show!

Obedience trials, including rally obedience, continue on into December. Contact the training center if you need specific information, or how to locate trials.

Here is the Class Schedule:

MONDAY
6:30 PM - Intermediate Agility/Advanced Agility There is room for 2 people to join this class. You would be joining starting Oct. 23rd. Please contact the training center to reserve one of these spots.

7:30 PM - Intermediate Agility/Advanced Agility There is room for 1 person to join this class. You would be joining starting October 23rd. Please contact the training center to reserve this spot.

TUESDAY
4 PM - Competitive Novice Obedience You must have completed at least 1 obedience class. There is room for 2 people to join this class. You would be joining the class starting on October 10th. Class is for 6 weeks for $60.
6 PM - Intermediate Agility/Advanced Agility There is room for 1 person to join this class. You would be joining the class starting on October 24th. Please contact the training center to reserve this spot.
7:15 PM - Beginning Obedience (taught by Cathy Winkler) This course is for 6 weeks for $75. Class starts October 24th. Call to receive a registration packet and to reserve a spot.

WEDNESDAY
4 PM - Teacup Agility - Advanced level - meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month.
6 PM - Teacup - open floor Open to teacup dogs (17" and under at the shoulder of dog) who do not wish to be in a class setting but want to practice on teacup equipment. Dog & handler must have completed at least 2 courses in teacup agility. Contact the training center to reserve a spot.
7 PM - Teacup Agility - Beginners & Intermediate level Dogs must be at least a year old or older. There is room for 2 people to join this class. You would be joining the class starting on October 25th. Please contact the training center to reserve a spot.

THURSDAY
2:30 PM - Open/Utility Obedience (taught by Lu Capra) If you are interested in joining this class, contact the training center for more information.
4:45 PM - Advanced Agility There is room for 2 people to join this class. You would be joining the class starting on October 26th. Please contact the training center to reserve a spot.
6 PM - Advanced Agility There is room for 3 people to join this class. You would be joining the class starting on October 26th. Please contact the training center to reserve a spot.
7:15 PM - Advanced Beginners Obedience NEW You must have completed at least 1 obedience class or the equivalent to take this 6 week course for $75. Sessions will continue on what you learned in basic obedience. Also will learn some advanced techniques that are helpful around home.

SATURDAY
9:30 AM - Beginning Agility Dogs must be at least 1 year old or older. Classes are for 5 weeks for $65 and start October 21st. Contact the training center for a registration packet. Your check will hold your spot.
10:30 AM - Advanced Beginners Agility For those completing beginning agility, this is the next course to further develop skills for the dog and handler to become a team. Classes are for 5 weeks for $65 and start October 21st. Please contact the training center to reserve a spot.

ATTENTION: Sunday, October 29th - Rally & Obedience match
This will be held at the training center. Cost is $2 per run for Rally Obedience; $5 per run for Obedience. Register the day of match. Building opens 9 AM.
Schedule
RALLY is first
9:30 AM - Excellent level - Course walk thru followed by runs
10:15 AM - Advanced level - Course walk thru followed by runs
11 AM - Novice level - Course walk thru followed by runs
OBEDIENCE to follow
Registration is from Noon to 1 PM.
Judging will start at 12:30 PM.
There will be 2 rings going - one for pre-novice & novice; the other one for open & utility.

NEW LOCATION: Beginning Obedience classes
Starting Monday, October 23rd at 6:30 PM, Pine Meadows Dog Training Center will be offering dog obedience classes at the Kaliseum located in Kalkaska. Classes are for 6 weeks for $75 and will be taught by Cathy Winkler, instructor. Call the Kaliseum at 258-5913 for more info and/or a registration packet

AGILITY EQUIPMENT available on the internet
Have found some great pricing on agility equipment on the internet. Put it on your Christmas list or give yourself an early Christmas present. Email Carol Saylor lilbear@torchlake.com or Jane at pine.meadows.farm@coslink.net for access code to various stores.

Heeler Puppies Available
Kourtney Shepler has 2 - 4 month old puppies available for adoption - 1 boy and 1 girl. Call her at 231-824-6297 (Manton) or email steelacres@hotmail.com for more info.

Have a great fall!

Jane McManus
Pine Meadows Dog Training Center
1-877-276-6215
Jane McManus
Pine Meadows Dog Training Center
1-877-276-6215
"Agility will change the course of your life forever"
UAG1 Miss Pollyanna CD OA OAP OAJ OJP CGC
Pistol Peet RE CD NAP NJP CGC TIAD TG3
TJ's Little Phantom (Sheltie in training)

Contact: Jane McManus
6125 Woodman Rd SW, South Boardman, MI 49680 • Toll free (877) 276-6215
email: jane@pinemeadowsfarm.com