Is it already July? It looks like it is! Time flies when you're having fun and we are DEFINITELY having fun at Dublin Creek Kennels! And, we aren't the only ones, our guests are LOVING our beautiful new training and activities yard where they can play with their dog friends, enjoy some water games, chase a ball, practice agility or search for food and toys! Don't forget to sign your dogs up for some of our new activities! It will make their stay away from home as fun as your vacation!
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Hot Dogs!
Summer is here! While Summer is a great time for everyone with kids out of school and everyone going on vacation we need to be extra thoughtful about making sure our dogs are kept safe and cool. Here are some things to keep in mind:
Water
Make sure your dog has plenty of water available at all times. Any water kept in outside bowls will need to be refreshed more often as it can get warm on hot days.
Walks
It's not a good idea to take your daily walk in the middle of the day as this is typically the hottest time of the day. Consider walking earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon or early evening to make sure that your dog (and you!) don't get overheated. Also, be careful about walking on hot pavement or black top as it can get dangerously hot on warm days causing pain and even blistering.
Cars
Please do not take your dogs in the car if you would have to leave them in the car alone for any length of time. Even on 80 degree days the heat inside a parked car can reach over 120 degrees. Heatstroke can happen quickly and can be fatal. Please leave your dog home on days when you can't take him inside with you.
Shelter
If you allow your dog to be outside during the day, please make sure that they have plenty of shade and shelter (and water!)
Puppies and Kittens, oh my!
We still have one Labrador/American Bulldog puppy available to a good home! Jordi is a brindle boy who is looking for his forever home. We also still have several kittens available to good homes. If you have room in your home and heart, please consider giving one of these kids a new home.
Dog Training Classes are here!
We are happy to announce that in addition to our Board and Train program, we are offering dog training classes! All classes are taught by Certified Professional Dog Trainer Vicki Ronchette, of Braveheart Dog Training. To register visit www.braveheartdogtraining.com or email Vicki at braveheartdogs@sbcglobal.net. Please take a look at our class schedule:
Puppy Preschool, Wednesday, July 14, 10-10:50am, 6 weeks, $120
This class is for puppies that are 2 to 5 months old. We will discuss puppy raising issues (house training, play biting, chewing, jumping, etc), get starting on basic manners (sit, down, come here) and will include off leash play.
Beginning Obedience/Manners, Wednesday, July 14, 11-12:00pm, 6 weeks, $150
This class is for dogs that are 5 months old or older. We will work on teaching the basics including sit, down, come here, stay, loose leash walking, leave it, out, off, and much more.
The Dog Who Came When Called - A reliable recall workshop, Thursday, July 29, 7-8:30pm, $45
This one session workshop is designed to help you teach your dog a reliable recall.
Novice Obedience, Monday, August 16, 5 weeks, 7:30-8:20, $120
This advanced level class is for people who want some new challenges for their dogs. The focus is on readying dogs for the competition obedience Novice class. You do not need to be planning to compete to attend.
Clicking for Conformation, Saturday, August 28, 5 weeks, 9-9:50am, $150
This class will get your dog started on learning the behaviors necessary for competition in the show ring utilizing clicker training.
Marshmallows, Saturday, August 28, 5 weeks, 10-10:50am, $150
This class is made just for the softies! If you have a dog that is shy or nervous around people or other dogs, this class will help. You will learn how to help your dog cope with their shyness and learn ways to help them come out of their shells and learn to be more comfortable.
