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News & Free Events

Call 773 913 2030 ext 0 for class cancellation information due to weather conditions

No classes will be held June 27, June 28 or July 4
No classes will be held from July 16-July 24 and Wednesday July 29
No classes will be held from September 2-September 9

SCHOOL NEWS

We've moved all of our classes to St Paul and the Redeemer, 4945 S Dorchester.

click here for information about Chicago's mandatory spay/neuter ordinance

click here for ideas on how to let your political representative that issues affecting the quality of your dog's life matter to you and that you are a voter

DOGS IN THE NEWS

Tail wagging direction holds meaning-Link
Why your dog is smarter than a wolf-Link
Brainy border collie knows 200 words-Link
Dogs as good as screening for cancer detection-Link

Ami Moore (www.dogdoright.com) cruelty to animals trial, reader article link, Link 3 (Jane's take on this), Link 4 (case against using shock, ecollars or remote training collars in dog training)

New pet food recall info

FREE DOG EVENTS

FREE "How to be safe around dogs" talks IN HYDE PARK ONLY (email for information about cost for talks given in other locations)

"How To Be Safe Around Dogs"
none currently scheduled

St Paul and the Redeemer
4945 S Dorchester

The "How to Be Safe Around Dogs"/"Be a Tree" talk teaches children the steps to take before they interact with a dog and the best ways to pet a dog. It also teaches the “be a tree” posture which is used to encourage a dog to settle down or go away. Learn the subtle signals dogs use when they are uncomfortable. Most dogs give these signals before they growl or snap. Keep kids and dogs safe, adults can learn and watch for signs of anxiety in the dog and intervene if they see them.

"How To Play Safely with your Dog "
This talk is given the first session of the "Dog Training for Kids" class

This talk reviews how to meet a dog safely, how to tell if your dog wants to play and what to do if an off leash dog approaches you. We demonstrate basic obedience, games to play with your dog and tricks to teach your dog. Finally we show some of the exercises from the canine good citizen test and give you a taste of the variety of dog sports.

For more information about safety around dogs, check out: doggonesafe.com

DOG TRAINING SEMINARS (not free!)

WE HAD A GREAT SEMINAR WITH TURID RUGAAS - Check out her site Here.
Canis Sapiens plans to use the knowledge gained from this gentle dog whisperer who doesn't talk about dominance all the time and trains dogs without head halters, prong collars, choke chains, or e-collars.

WE WILL HOST ANOTHER SEMINAR WITH CAROLYN SCOTT. Look for us under prize winners!” - Link. Check out Carolyn Scott dancing with her dog Rookie! - Link We'd love to hear your ideas about how to promote canine freestyle in Chicago

WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME WITH SUE AILSBY- Check out her website here