I have quite a few new bits of info for everybody and finally decided to make an online version of the newsletter. Here we go…. 🙂
- Please Give Feedback
- We now have an online class evaluation form. Please take a moment to give us feedback on the quality of your experience at Ahimsa.
- Advanced Puppy is a Success!
- We’ve had several Advanced Puppy classes and I continue to be amazed at how well they go. They’re almost entirely off leash. Depending on the class and the time of day, we’ll either work indoors or fence off the nearby parking lot and use that as a training space. At the end of my last class, we had the students all lined up in sit-stays about 4 feet apart, while another student dog weaved in and out of them in heel position. That last part was on leash, but wow! Click here for more info on this off-leash adolescent manners class. I’ve justed switched the Monday night one starting next week to All Sizes, so there’s room available in this popular class.
- Please – No Dog Park before Puppy Class!
- While you are attending puppy class at Ahimsa, please do not socialize your dogs in settings where they could bring germs back to our puppy classes – dog parks, dog daycare, etc. If you do so, at least bathe your dog before attending class again. You may also wash your puppy in our sink.
- Did You Get Your Homework?
- Most of our classes provide written homework online. Some classes get printouts in class, but for most classes, it is your responsibility to get the homework and handbook from the internet. Please look at the confirmation email you received when you registered. It has a link to the instruction page for your class, which has the homework and handbook on it. If it’s been awhile since your class, now would be a great time to bust out the homework and refresh your dog’s memory!
- Burien Location Opens July 12
- We’re starting puppy classes in Burien on Thursday, July 12th. Tell your friends!
- Canine Good Citzen Test July 8
- Test your dog on basic skills on Sunday, July 8th. For more info, visit the AKC’s website. Clients who have finished Better Manners, Rally Obedience, or Advanced Puppy are especially encouraged to take the test. Your dog may immediately pass or you may find out that she needs a bit more work, but this will help focus your training energy for the next few weeks! You can register here.
- Fraidy Dog Workshop July 8
- Help your dog overcome his fears in a systematic way. We have this workshop every few months, so now is the time to sign up if you want to work on this problem over the summer. Click here for more info.
- Better Manners July 21
- Better Manners is the natural class to follow Basic Manners, Advanced Puppy, or Puppy Training (for those who can’t do Advanced Puppy). The next open class starts July 21st. Register here.
- Jump Into Agility July 21
- This workshop is a "taste test" to see if your dog likes agility (kind of a dog obstacle course) and it’s also just a fun activity to do for a few hours. Pritamo has been teaching agility for years and years and still loves the sport! Register here.
- Terrier-rific Better Manners in August
- Jennifer is our resident Terrier Expert and is now offering this class as a continuation of Terrier-rific Basic Manners, regular Basic Manners, or Puppy Training & Socialization. Register here.
- Growly Dog Class
- The Growly Dog class is one of our most popular classes and we can’t do it without the help of our wonderful volunteers. Let me know if you’d like to become one – it’s a great way to practice leash walking. Your dog is not put into danger and we do our best to keep the one Growly Dog present each session in a calm state. Most classes are full, but I did have two last-minute cancellations for the class that started last Monday at 11 a.m. If you have taken a class with me before (even Growly Dog) and want to try this class, please sign up. I’ll refund $30 of your fee for the late start. Register here.
