Newsletter August 2010

If you would like to send us your dog stories, dog links, (and photos) we would be more than happy to share your story in our next newsletter.
Write to natalie@nakeddog.co.nz

Here's what you'll find:

1. The School's News includes new times for classes
2. Upcoming Events
3. Behaviour Quiz
4. Training Tip
5. Doggy links
6. Doggy Videos

Natalie is heading to Rock Springs, Georgia to attend Suzanne Clothier's Relationship Centered Training Approach Seminar . Suzanne is a speaker, author and renowned trainer . One of our favourite quote from her: " The strongest leash of all is that invisible leash that connects one heart to another, and it's built of love & trust. Dogs who wear collars do not have to wear them forever. The need for leads and collars begins to disappear as training progresses." It's featured on our website. Natalie will be back in September. Blair will take the classes.

Kids Fest 2010 was great. Thank you those who came to say hello! We do appreciate your support. Here are some pictures. We didn't take as many this year as we were so busy talking to people.

Classes

Location : The Wainoni Scout Den (click for the map) on Avonside drive, behind Wainoni Vets, next to the church opposite Porritt Park

NEW TIME KinderPuppy Classes Next start August 5 from 6:15 to 7:15pm. Our off-leash puppy classes includes weekly homework sheets and a certificate of completion. There is a lot of information to digest!

NEW TIME Older Dog/ Life Skills Class For dogs 5 months and over Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30pm

If you registered, but haven't paid online, PLEASE let us know you are coming (TX, email or ph). 5 dogs maximum for the August Older Dog Class.

FREE TAGteach Introductory Workshop Teaching with Acoustical Guidance helps people learn a new task or behaviour more accurately! The TAGteach methodology incorporates multiple tools designed to identify, highlight and reinforce skill acquisition and foster positive communication. The tools are derived from the science of learning and the precision of elite sport coaching. More information , videos, research articles, testimonials are all online on www.tagteach.org.nz

Battle Of The Bulls Match Parade Sun, August 15, 11:00am – 1:30pm Canterbury Kennel Club, McLeans Island

NZ Companion Animal Council Conference October 2010

Champ Wag 'n Walk November 2010

[Calendar link has all the details ]

Many children are bitten in the face while hugging their family dogs. Why does this happen?

A. The biting dogs are bad pets.
B. The hugging is painful.
C. It's a reflex.

For those kids who attended our Doggone Crazy Dog Prevention Programme during the school holidays should know this answer!!

Give me a treat when you touch my collar. Grabbing your dog's collar is naturally frightening because a hand is darting quickly toward this face. Prevent this fear by pairing collar touching from one hand, say "Gotcha" and treat from the other. Recall can be improved by practicing this in distracting environments and adding a release command "Go Play". The release IS the reward. Collar-holding should always be done gently and only when you are not angry.

Give the Dog a Bone Guidelines for giving dogs bones safely

IQ Dog Toys- looking for that harness that prevents pulling? Wanting toys to make your dog smarter and busier?

Housetraining Essentials -- A Step By Step Guide To Housetraining Your New Puppy or Dog

Running With Your Dog A good run together is a great way for you and your dog to enjoy each other. It's great exercise and encourages teamwork.

Marriage advice: Treat your spouse like a dog

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Doggie Videos
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Denise Fenzi on hunt drive for scent articles "Practicing scent articles can be boring once the dog knows them. Here, Raika is using hunt drive; before she can find the 'correct' article she must find the entire pile of articles somewhere on my property. In this example she is very fast; sometimes it takes her several minutes. Raika does not receive an additional reward for completing the exercise because the game itself is reward enough"

Psycho Dogs-- hilarious things that dogs do, by human accident!
Thanks Brian for sending us the link!