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Here's what you'll find:

1. Schools News
2. Classes
3. Rehoming
4. Training Tip
5. Doggie Books
6. Doggie Videos
7. Past Newsletters

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1. School News
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Free public lecture on dog training on Tuesday March 1 at 6:30 to 7:30pm, 96 Bristol Street, Foundation of the Blind in Merivale.Spread the word, everyone welcome. Presented by us, of course:)

CLASSES in TWO locations!! We will be giving our dog classes at the Foundation of the Blind, Merivale on Tuesdays and we'll continue to give classes at the Wainoni Boys Scouts Hall on Thursdays.

The CCC's Animal Control Unit wants to get a better picture of how much people know about the services provided and the current regulations for dog owners. Fill out the survey by the 15th February 2011, and you will go into a draw for one of ten doggie goodie bags.

Valentine's Day tips from Doggone Safe

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2. Classes
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New evening and location starting in March. Register online

If you have registered with us for a class, and would like to change location, please let us know. Early payment secures your place. Refer to your email for payment details, or email us if you have any problems.

Where? The Foundation of the Blind's Hall
When? Tuesday evening-- March 8, 15, 22, 29

Next Courses:
KinderPuppy Class, 6:30- 7:30pm &
Like Skills Class for Older Dogs 7:30- 8:30pm

Where? Wainoni Boy Scout Hall
When? Thursday evening
Next courses:
Like Skills Class for Older Dogs 7:30- 8:30pm March 3, 10, 17, 24
KinderPuppy Class 6:30- 7:30pm February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 31

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3. Rehoming
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We rehome dogs as part of our service to our dog community. We have rehomed a lovely Lab/Shar Pei in January which was referred to us via Harwood Veterinary. We presently have a Springer/Poodle, black and white called Max who is presently being rehabilitated to love being in the company of men.

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4. Training Tip
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NEVER tell your dog off for growling.  Growling is a normal part of doggie communication and acts as a warning that the growler is uncomfortable. 
Almost all aggressive behaviour is based in fear.  If we yell or tell off a dog for growling we are likely to teach him that there is a reason to be scared and the next time he may not give you a warning…
If your dog growls or shows discomfort in a situation, give him what he wants – distance.  Then ring us so as to put a program in place to help your dog feel more comfortable in that situation.

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5. Doggy Books
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Patricia McConnell's Tales of Two Species: Essays on Loving and Living With Dogs collects her columns or essays from The Bark magazine, and there's a new edition of Jean Donaldson's Dogs Are from Neptune

Alexandra Horowitz's Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know is enjoyable and sometimes insightful, esp. on the primacy of scent in dogs' apprehension of the world.

Ted Kerasote's Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog is a lovely recollection of a dog with a remarkable personality

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6. Doggie Videos
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A series of videos are highlights of the Puppy Prodigies Neo-natal & Early Learning program.  Their program consists of a full learning regime that all their puppies go through.

Dog Day of Summer-- excellent way of showcasing dogs ability of having a grand old time during the summer months. And great way of seeing what clicker training can do for you!

16 Goldens teaching about the structure of atoms (video) A crack team of PhD-trained golden retrievers illustrate the structure of atoms - the particles that make up everything around you. They also show how atoms are weirder than you might think.

Our past Newsletters

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