Activities
Effecitve June 28, Dublin Creek Kennels began offering enrichment activities for the boarding dogs and day stay dogs and what a success it has been! When a dog is dropped off his owners may choose to sign him or her up for activities such as agility, playgroup with other dogs, ball and toy play, Find It which is a food searching game trick training, or even just some one on one time for a massage and petting. The dogs are really benefiting from these extra activities! Ask about them when you board your dog!
Kongs!
We now offer Stuffed Kongs to our boarding guests! A kong is a hollow, rubber toy that we stuff with a dog food and peanut butter mixture and then freeze. The dogs are given the kongs and then get to spend time working to get the food out. This is very enriching for the dogs because it causes them to work and problem solve for their food which burns energy!
Renovations
In case you haven't noticed we are making some changes!! You can't miss our beautiful new training and enrichment yard in front of the kennel, but that isn't all we have been up to! Our kennel area has all new flooring and is being painted as well. We are so happy with the new look and are exciting to continue making changes and upgrades!
Dog Training Classes
We are now hosting dog training classes being offered by Braveheart Dog Training. We have already started offering classes here and will soon have our training class schedule up on the website. For now, you can visit www.braveheartdogtraining.com to see the class schedule!
Facebook
If you haven't already done so, please "like" us on Facebook where we post pictures of guests as well as videos and informational posts.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
July Newsletter
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!
Facebook!
We are on Facebook! If you are on Facebook and would like updates and information about the kennel, please search Dublin Creek Kennels and "Like" us!
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.
Facebook!
We are on Facebook! If you are on Facebook and would like updates and information about the kennel, please search Dublin Creek Kennels and "Like" us!
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.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
New Activities for our guests!
We are very excited to be offering new Activities for our boarding guests. Effective June 28 you will have a variety of activities to choose for your dogs enrichment and enjoyment during their stay. Our beautiful new training and activities yard is fully fenced and complete with a high quality synthetic grass for your dog to play and romp on! We offer a full menu of activity choices including Agility Fun in which your dog is exercised and trained to navigate agility obstacles such as jumps, tunnels and tires, Just for Jocks when we treat your dog to exercise and play with balls and frisbees, Water Games in which water dogs can play in the sprinklers and in the hose, Find It! our searching game where your dog spends time searching through boxes and props for hidden food items and toys. We are also offering Social Play Groups which allow dog friendly dogs to enjoy playing with other dogs that are suitably matched by size, temperament and play style! All of our activities are designed, supervised and run by our Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Our goal is to offer your dog a fun, enjoyable and enriching visit so that they have a vacation of their own while you are away! Please ask us about these activities when you drop off your dog!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
A Special Thank You!
As a special thanks for subscribing to our newsletter, we would like to offer a 20% discount for all boarding stays before August 1, 2010. Mention this offer when making your reservation to receive this discount. We appreciate your loyalty and your interest in the happenings at Dublin Creek Kennel.
See you soon,
Sue and Katherine
See you soon,
Sue and Katherine
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
April 2010 - Our first official newsletter!
We are excited to announce that Dublin Creek Kennels in now under the exclusive ownership of Susan O'Reilly-Hagan and Katherine Cummings. Our highly skilled team is passionate about making Dublin Creek Kennels the finest boarding facility in the state. 2010 is a new year and our complete renovation is in full swing. The changes to the kennel are guaranteed to ensure an experience that is both positive and rewarding for you and your pet.
One of the exciting new services we are now offering is our Board and Train program. Our board and train program is a cooperative partnership between Dublin Creek Kennels and Braveheart Dog Training. The program is designed and directed by Vicki Ronchette, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and owner of Braveheart Dog Training.
A brand new endeavour that we are thrilled to announce is our, "One Pup at a Time" Foundation. Along with the help of Vicki Ronchette, we started this foundation because every year so many dogs are surrendered to the shelter simply because they don't have the manners needed to co-exist in a home. We strongly believe that with patience and the proper training almost every dog can become a loyal and loving companion. Our goal is to rescue and rehabilitate, "One Pup at a Time".
Our kitten rescue has been quite successful so far this season. We have already found loving, permanent homes for 6 kittens. Currently in search of a home, we have a beautiful 3 year old, seal point Himalayan and "Angela", a gorgeous and affectionate black and white, short hair.
We hope your enjoying 2010 so far and look forward to seeing you in the near future. If your interested in boarding, training or adoption, please stop by for a visit. Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter where we will post kennel updates, training & health tips and adoption information.
See you soon,
Sue and Katherine
One of the exciting new services we are now offering is our Board and Train program. Our board and train program is a cooperative partnership between Dublin Creek Kennels and Braveheart Dog Training. The program is designed and directed by Vicki Ronchette, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and owner of Braveheart Dog Training.
A brand new endeavour that we are thrilled to announce is our, "One Pup at a Time" Foundation. Along with the help of Vicki Ronchette, we started this foundation because every year so many dogs are surrendered to the shelter simply because they don't have the manners needed to co-exist in a home. We strongly believe that with patience and the proper training almost every dog can become a loyal and loving companion. Our goal is to rescue and rehabilitate, "One Pup at a Time".
Our kitten rescue has been quite successful so far this season. We have already found loving, permanent homes for 6 kittens. Currently in search of a home, we have a beautiful 3 year old, seal point Himalayan and "Angela", a gorgeous and affectionate black and white, short hair.
We hope your enjoying 2010 so far and look forward to seeing you in the near future. If your interested in boarding, training or adoption, please stop by for a visit. Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter where we will post kennel updates, training & health tips and adoption information.
See you soon,
Sue and Katherine
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