Welcome to the Easter Edition of the newsletter.

Be sure to remind everyone in your family of the danger of feeding your dog Easter Chocolate. Chocolate contains theobromine, a stimulant related to caffeine, that´s harmless to us but toxic to dogs. It can cause vomiting and diarrhea, restlessness and hyperactivity, excessive thirst and increased urination, a rapid heart rate and excessive panting. Larger amounts can be fatal. Although the greatest risk comes from cooking chocolate it isKids plus Easter's chocolate availability that creates added risk. Call your vet (after hours if it's a Sunday and holiday!! You know what THAT means!) if your dog shows any of these signs.

Do you have a rabbit? Train Your Bunny to Sit in an Easter Basket--  Enjoy Easter with a real Easter Bunny—yours!

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Heads up for the International Dog Bite Prevention week in May

The Auckland little boy whose dogbite may have  been prevented by the fun  lessons included in the Dog Bite Prevention Programme--Doggone Safe.

If you have a living room full of kids, or know a few cub scouts or a classroom that would like us to come and present during the month of May, let us know. We GUARANTEE that kids will have fun learning about being a Dog Detective!

May Classes

Kinderpuppy Classes and Life Skills Class
The Foundation of the Blind: May 5th
The Wainoni Boy Scout Hall: May 7th

The Four D's of Dog Training means that you can always make an exercise or a behaviour more interesting.
Distance of the trainer,
Duration of the exercise,
Diversity of the environment,
Delivery Schedule of reward.
This means, you will always accomplish more in our classes if you keep challenging yourself and your dog!

Earthquake Refugee

We have been taking care of one earthquake refugee. Sable, the little brown mixed up breed bitsa dog has fitted in very well. She lets us know when ever  there is an aftershock learning to  bark at their intensity. One bark for a 3.1 aftershock and more barks for an over 4! Better and Faster than GEONET!

HOMESTAYS 4 DOGS
Do you want us to look after your dog? Many tell us that their dog is more settled when they go home, and some are just as energetic!
Fill in our questionnaire to book your homestay. First paid deposit, first served!

Bio Sensor Program (Early Stimulation) and Imprinting
Every breeder should be doing this.
Bio-Sensor Exercises in the very young pup. (video)
Developing High Achievers (webpage)
Early Neurological Stimulation (PDF)

Walk by my food dish and drop a treat for me
Convince your dog that people approaching his dish are there to give, not take away. What you add should be better than what is already there. Your dog should want you to come back more often.

Puppy Class Graduation
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Thank you for spending the time with us in understanding your puppy better and for those who are continuing their journey with us, we hope you are continuously challenged.