Pine Meadows Farm, Newsletter & Dog Awards

Hi Everybody -

Everybody seems to be in full swing of spring.... Warm weather is here - yipee ! Spring flowers are coming up, and dog shows are every weekend now. I am happy to hear people are out and about either showing or doing outside activities with their dogs.

Here is the latest:

Class schedule
Monday
6:30 PM - Beginning Obedience class (at the Kaliseum, Kalkaska already started)
7:30 PM Advanced Agility (training center)

Rest of the class schedule at the training center:

Tuesday
4 PM Novice Competitive Obedience
5:30 PM Advanced Agility (on-going)
7 PM Rally - Novice - starts May 15th
8 PM Rally - Advanced/Excellent - starts May 15th

Wednesday
4 PM Teacup Agility - every week
6 PM Teacup Agility - Beginners - every week
7 PM Teacup Agility - Advanced & open floor

Thursday
5 PM Intermediate/Advanced Agility
6 PM Advanced Agility
7:15 PM Novice Competitive Obedience

Schedule for Saturday classes only:
#1 April 28
May 5 - No class
#2 May 12
#3 May 19
#4 May 26 (Memorial Day weekend)
June 2 - No class
#5 June 9 - Graduate

Saturday
9 AM Puppy Agility (already in session)
10 AM Beginning Agility (already in session)
11 AM Intermediate Agility (on-going)
Noon Advanced Agility (on-going)

Tuesday, Rally Classes
The Novice class is the beginning level of Rally. Time will be spent learning the signs plus a different course of signs each week. Class will be for 5 weeks for $50 (special price) - graduation will be June 12th, just in time for the Grand Traverse Kennel Club's Rally trial to be held at the Civic Center, Traverse City, on Friday, June 15th. You must pre-register to be in the show on the 15th. Premiums will be available at the training center. Deadline to pre-register is May 30th. Call to reserve a spot in the class.

The Advanced/Excellent level of Rally will be to introduce the upper level of signs. A different course will be used each week to incorporate the signs. This will also be a 5 week session for $50 (one time special price). It would be great if we could support the local kennel club on Rally. Any questions, give me a call.

"Canine Contacts" Dog Expo
June 30th, Saturday is the day you won't want to miss! Kaliseum building in Kalkaska has been secured - and we are set to get ready! WOW! I have had a great response from all of you - willing to volunter, help in any way, lots of great ideas, people to contact, just a wealth of info. Keep it coming ! The booth info will be ready to go this weekend, so if you know of anybody who would like to have a booth, either give me their phone number or have them call me. We want just dog items or services. We plan to have a Parade of Breeds during the day, so if you know of anyone who wants to show off their breed, let me know. Thanks for all your support & I have a file of emails that I will be sorting thru shortly & getting back to you. Demonstrations will be going on inside and outside, weather permitting. Hours will be 10 AM to 5 PM Net proceeds will be given to the Charlevoix Humane Society this year.
Vendors are signing up to get their vendor spots, we have a Parade of Breeds lined up for 1 PM, various demos, working on advertising, pre-sale on special t-shirts for the 1st annual event, and lots more fun stuff !
If you have already emailed me to volunteer, don't worry - I have kept a list of who can help. We need all the volunteers we can get! So we will find something you would like to do that day and let you know. Just stay tuned.

Dog needs home
Free to good home, Reebok is an 8 yr old Australian Cattle Dog. She is spayed, crate trained, travels great, great in the house, loves walks. She had some obedience and agility training when she was young. Has all of her Flyball titles. She can be dog aggressive so would do best in a home where she is the only pet. Would make someone a wonderful companion, she loves attention and being with you. Home # (231) 263-7490 Picture available upon request.

Other Dogs Needing Homes
North Wind Border Collies has two young males seeking employment in the herding or performance "fields". One is 20 months old; has 8 points toward his AKC Championship, however may be better suited for agility as he is small, lightweight and very fast. He has been introduced to sheep. He also has a charming and mischievous personality. The other boy is 14 months old, neutered, microchipped and is a high drive individual. He gets along with other dogs and is very friendly. He would be an ideal candidate for flyball, agility or herding. For more information, please contact Casey Carney at (231) 587-5101

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

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