Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Lectures on the Lawn

Dublin Creek Kennels is now offering Lectures on the Lawn in our beautiful new training area. They are short, affordable, informative lectures presented by Vicki Ronchette, CPDT, CAP2.

An Introduction to Fear in Dogs
Wednesday, October 13, 7pm-8pm,
$20 per person,

Is your dog, shy, worried in new situations or fearful of strangers and the unknown?This one hour lecture will give you a basic understanding of fear in dogs, what it looks like, some things you can do to help fearful dogs and myths associated with dealing with fear in dogs. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and snacks will be provided. Grab your friends and join us for a relaxing and informative evening. Call now to reserve your spot, 925-828-5355


No Dogs Please

Thursday, September 2, 2010

September Newsletter

OUR NEW LOOK
We are so proud of all of the rennovations we have been making to the kennel.  In case you haven't been by lately, take a look at what we've done.  Or better yet, stop by and visit!  Here is our gorgeous new mural we had painted on the front wall:












And, this is our beautiful new training and activities yard:














DOG TRAINING CLASSES
We are now offering dog training class here at the kennel.  All of our classes are taught by Certified Professional Dog Trainer Vicki Ronchette, CPDT of Braveheart Dog Training.  Take a look at our schedule of upcoming classes.  If you are interested in registering for any of these classes, please contact Vicki at braveheartdogs@sbcglobal.net.

Beginning Obedience/Manners, 6 weeks, $150, 11/11 6pm
This is a beginning class that will cover teaching dogs the basics including sit, down, come here, loose leash walking, stay, off, leave it and many more.  For dogs and puppies over 5 months old. 

Novice Obedience, 5 weeks, $120, 11/15, 6:30pm
This intermediate/advanced level class is for dogs who have completed our Beginning class.  We will be working on teaching dogs and owners the skills necessary for competition obedience at the novice level.  Even if you do not plan to compete, this class is beneficial as dogs will continue to polish their beginning obedience/manners skills.

Marshmallows, 5 weeks, $150, 11/15, 7:30pm
Is your dog shy or uncomfortable around certain things? Is he or she nervous of new people? Then this class is for you! This class is designed especially for shy dogs. The goal will be to teach owners of shy or fearful dogs to understand their dogs behavior and body language and how to help their dogs become more comfortable with different things. We will work on some manners and obedience behaviors while also learning to help dogs cope in a new environment.

Agility Big Stuff, 4 weeks, $100, 11/13, 1:30
This class is for dogs who have completed our Fun with Agility class.  In this next level up we will introduce dogs and handlers to the larger equipment including the teeter totter, dog walk and a frame.

JOIN US AT AN ARF FUNDRAISER AT DOG BONE ALLEY
On Wednesday, September 15 from 5 to 8 pm, Dublin Creek Kennels will be participating at Dog Bone Alley at 730 Camino Ramon in Danville.  Come and see us there!

LECTURES ON THE LAWN
We will be hosting lectures on training and behavior by Vicki Ronchette of Braveheart Dog Training.  These informative, affordable lectures will be held on our beautiful training yard and will be relaxing, informal and enjoyable!