Hi Everybody -
Hope you are enjoying summertime. It is nice to see the sun shining, crops growing, and my flowers are blooming !
More good news..........our township has approved for Woodman Rd to be paved from US 131 down to Butler Road (a 2 mile stretch), This project is to be completed by the end of October, 2008. So no more dusty & bumpy road to get to the training center!
It seems that agility is the big interest item right now in the dog world. Here at the training center, we aim for you to have an "all round dog" which would take in more than agility. That is why we offer obedience & rally, and this year have added carting. Although we have some hurdles to get over, herding may become possible this winter, and we have many people in the area now that are doing tracking & weight pulling. But still, obedience plays some part in all of these other venues, and also in our daily lives. That's why we offer the basic beginning obedience - ah, to have your dog walk nicely on a loose leash.
Starting in September, on Tuesday nights, I am going to try and start something new - something never heard of before. I can tell you it will be fun, it will involve Obedience, Rally, & Agility, & it will have a twist in it that it will almost be like one of those "who dunnit" mystery suspense movies. That's all I am going to say right now. But watch the August & September newsletters as I will be giving out more "clues" and you are going to want to keep Tuesday nights open. More to come....
Report on "Canine Contacts" Dog Expo on Saturday, June 28th
Thanks to all of you, this year's dog expo was bigger and better than last year's ! We were able to earn 22% more this year than last year - AC PAW received $657.00. I would like to thank everybody who gave their very best to put on such a great day! And a "hats off" to all my chair people who had things so well organized that I actually got to walk around and talk with people.
Be sure and check out the photographer's website www.picturaphoto.com and look at all the wonderful pictures out there - both inside and outside activities. The photographer did a great job on covering the event.
I have already been approached by the Kalkaska Citizens for Animals and they would like to help with the expo and would like to be the recipient of the money for the 2009 expo. I attended one of their meetings. They are a non-profit 501(c)3 organization located in Kalkaska County. They work with the Kalkaska Animal Control and also sponsor spay and neuter clinics once a month for all areas, not just Kalkaska. Their website is www.KCAcares.org. They have a wonderful message - "Saving one pet won't change the world, but surely the world will change for that one pet." -Author Unknown
Advanced Beginners Obedience class starting Monday, July 21st @ 7:30 PM
We have had people asking "what's next after the basic obedience class?" So we are having a new & improved advanced beginners obedience class for those who have taken the beginning obedience class and want more class time to practice what you have learned and to also learn more skills. Class size will be limited, so call or email me if you are interested in this class. Class will be taught by Cathy Winkler. Class will be for 5 weeks (no class Aug 11) & cost is $65.
Obedience Match, Tuesday, July 22 @ 2 PM
Lu Capra will be doing an obedience match here at the training center on Tuesday, July 22 @ 2 PM. This will be open to anyone who wants to come. Please call and let me know if you plan on coming so we can schedule the different levels accordingly.
Teacup Agility Trial Saturday & Sunday, July 26 & 27
This will be our 2nd weekend of teacup trials out of 4 weekend trials for this year, Wayne VanDeusen from Wisconsin will be our judge. We will be having our fantastic potulck each day. There is still time to enter. We will be taking day of show entries, but pre-entries are greatly appreciated. Premiums are available on the website www.pinemeadowsfarm.com or at the training center.
Poochfest, Saturday, July 19th at Boyne City Veteran's Park
The 3rd annual Poochfest will be held from 11:30 till 4:30. Come & enjoy demonstrations of Canine agility-ability, sheepish herding pursuits and other fun filled activities. Bring your dog, join the walkathon, collect pledges and walk with your dog. For more information, contact the Charlevoix Area Humane Society at 231-582-6774
Agility Trial, Wednesday, August 20 @ Emmet Charlevoix County Fair
This is NOT an AKC sanctioned trial, but is an open dog agility trial . Trial starts at noon near the grandstand. For more info, check out the website www.co.emmet.mi.us/fair or call Agnes Shaw, fair manager, at 231-347-1010. Our carting group, Cruisin' Canines, will be the entertainment prior to the agility trial.
Dog Events at the Pavillions (near Munson Hospital)
The Pavilions wants to get more dogs into their facility to visit with their residents, especially during the daytime. (You are welcome evenings and weekends, too.) Visiting dogs need to be well behaved and DO NOT have to be a certified Therapy Dog. They have asked employees, depending on their jobs, to bring in their dogs and have been very pleased with the results – but they don’t have the numbers of dogs that they would like. To participate, as an owner/handler, be certain that your dog will behave in the building and dealing with residents, equipment, etc. You will need to fill out a volunteer application and provide a copy of your dog’s vaccination record. To get the volunteer application, contact Linda Dennis, Volunteer Coordinator, at 932-3054. Linda is located in the Hawthorne Cottage.
Pet Friends Website
For your entertainment and interest, check out this website www.petfriendsmagazine.com.
Jack, the border collie, looking for home
If you are interested in a high energy border collie rescue, contact Casey Carney for more details caseyc6440@gmail.com.
CLASS SCHEDULE
MONDAY
6:30 PM Advanced Agility
7:30 PM Advanced Beginners Obedience Starts July 21st
TUESDAY
2:30 PM Competitive Obedience - Open level
4 PM Competitive Novice Obedience - spots available
5:15 PM Intermediate/Advanced Agility 1 spot available
6:15 PM Intermediate/Advanced Agility 1 spot available
WEDNESDAY - no classes August 6th & 20th
5 PM - Teacup Agility (Intermediate)
6:15 PM Teacup Agility (Beginners/Adv Beginners)
7:30 PM Teacup Agility (Advanced/open floor)
THURSDAY
12:30 PM UKC Obedience Ends July 17th
12:30 PM Starting August 21, UKC Agility
3 PM Intermediate/Advanced Agility
4 PM Intermediate/Advanced Agility
5 :15 PM Intermediate/Advanced Agility
6:30 PM Intermediate/Advanced Agility
7:30 PM Beginning Agility Started July 10th
FRIDAY - No classes July 25th
10 AM UKC Agility
11:15 AM Advanced Beginners Agility
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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