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Hi Everybody -
Well, agility league is over for another year, so that means spring is right around the corner. We have LOTS planned, and should be a fun time for everybody. Remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour Saturday night, March 10th, before you go to bed! - Saturday, March 17 - Agility League Potluck & Awards There are classes on this Saturday morning, so the potluck will start at 1 PM. Awards will follow (around 2 PM). Come a little early if you can, to help set up. Plates, silverware, and drinks (coffee, hot chocolate, hot tea, water) will be furnished. Bring your favortie dish and a hearty appetite! We have a lot of great cooks out there! We will be having an "Agility cake" too! The banquet & awards are open to everyone - so if you have a friend or family who want to attend, that's great! We are planning for 40 to 50 people to attend. No dogs please. Saturday, March 17 - Teacup agility meeting to follow awards. The teacup people are planning a meeting right after the awards. (This should be around 3 PM). Even if you can't attend the potluck & awards, we would like to have you join us for the teacup meeting. Any 1st timers to our meeting will receive a free gift. We will be going over events for the year 2007 and have many fun events planned. Here is the agenda - Agenda June 2 & 3 -Teacup Agility match for beginning dogs & handlers June 20th thru 23rd -Discussion on Teacup Judges' Clinic w/ Bud Houston at training center July 14th Teacup Fun Day July 28 & 29 Teacup Agility Trial Sept 8 & 9 Teacup Agilty Trial Oct 12 thru 14 Teacup Nationals, Springfield, IL November 17 & 18 Teacup Trial There is a "prize" for the person who signs up the most new teacup dogs with TDAA this year. Our goal is to register at least 100 new dogs in the TDAA (Teacup Dog Agility Association). "Prizes" will be announced at this meeting. June 30 - "Canine Contacts" Dog Expo -Teacup Agility Demo that day - need a chairperson Anyone who has something they want added to the agenda should contact me with the info by March 8th. Beginning Rally Novice class starting Tuesday, March 13 This class will be for those dogs who want to compete in AKC Rally Novice. Dog must have attended a beginning obedience class or be attending one now. The class will go over the signs that are used at this level, and also do a practice course with the signs. It will be for 3 weeks at 6 PM, 1 hour per week for Tuesdays March 13, March 20, & March 27. Cost is $50 for all 3 classes. Class size is limited, so hurry! Beginning Obedience class starting Tuesday, March 13 Our beginning obedience class will be starting Tuesday, March 13th at 7:15 PM. Class is one hour per week for six weeks & costs $75. In this class you will learn loose leash walking, sit, down, recall, various turns with dog on a loose leash, and other hints on dog training. Sign up now! Class is limited to 10 dogs. Seminar by Al Lynch, DVM/CVCP on Wednesday, March 21st "A Healthy, Happy, Holistic Household" is the topic of the seminar by Al Lynch, DVM/CVCP. Date is Wednesday, March 21st at the Cherryland Humane Society from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. At this seminar, learn how simple life style changes may help improve the quality of life and health of both pets and their owners. Agility Seminar, March 24 & 25 - Deb Harrison, Instructor All 10 working spots have been filled, with a waiting list. There are still spots available for auditors - $75 for one day; $100 for both days. Lunch & snacks are included. There will be handouts. If you are interested, please let me know by March 19th.. "Canine Contacts" Dog Expo, Saturday, June 30th This is a new event this year, sponsored by Pine Meadows Dog Training Center, with the net profits donated to The Charlevoix County Humane Society. This will be open to the public and will have vendors with dog related items, breeders, groomers, dog training, dog products, rescue societies, humane societies, veterinarians, and any other dog related topics. For a small fee, the public will be able to view, touch, see & smell the wonderful world of dogs. This all will be happening at the Kaliseum in Kalkaska on Saturday, June 30th from 10 AM to 5 PM. Only dogs that will be allowed will be by invitation only. No dogs will be available for sale or adoption this day. There will be pictures available to see what is for sale or available for adoption. There will also be live demonstrations throughout the expo. We already have people who have volunteered for obedience, agility, teacup agility, weight pulling, and I hear we may have flyball and some other fun activities. This is a big undertaking, but the goal is to educate the public and to encourage people to be responsible pet owners. To own a pet can be fun! This is something that I have wanted to do for the northern Michigan community. I cannot do all of this by myself. So I am looking for willing volunteers who would like to help and make a difference in pet owners of northern Michigan. If you have a specific interest in some area, or just want to help in a small way, let me know. This will be fun, and can be very rewarding. . CLASS SCHEDULE Monday 6:15 Kaliseum, Kalkaska - Beginning Obedience starting April 16th 7 PM Intermediate/Advanced Agility Tuesday 2:45 Novice Obedience 4 PM Novice Obedience 5 PM Advanced Agility 6 PM Rally Novice - 3/13, 320, & 3/27 New! Note: There are no Handling classes 7:15 Beginning Obedience starting March 13th (6 wks) Wednesday 4 PM Teacup class Meets the 1st & 3rd Weds of the month 6 PM Teacup open floor Available the 1st & 3rd Weds of the month 7 PM Teacup class Thursday 1 PM to 4 PM Obedience open floor time - no instructor 6:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced Agility 7:15 PM Competitive Novice Obedience Saturday 10 AM Advanced Beginners Agility starting March 17th 11 AM Intermediate Agility 10th Anniversary! The year 2008 is a special year, as this will mark the 10 year anniversary for Pine Meadows Dog Training Center. Some of you remember starting out in the horse arena - dusty, dirty, and the footing in there was so deep it was hard to run - and thanks to all of you - we have continued to grow each year, and plan to continue growing. We always value your input and want to know what we can do to improve our services to the community. We are currently working on making 2008 a year to remember, and have some special events planned for not only educational, but fun. We hope you will continue to support our services and that you will take an active part. We sincerely thank each one of you for your continued support. 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 TG2 TJ's Little Phantom RN
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