January is… National Train Your Dog Month

Posted on January 1, 2014 by kitkatdunn

Dear Dog Training Enthusiast,
Make it your NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION to commit to one of the best investments that will give you the most terrific return over and over and over again.
Join us as we start the New Year off right in our indoor Puppy and Family Dog Training classes in west Redding. We are grateful to the First Christian Church on Placer and Buena Ventura for allowing us the use of their multi-purpose/youth room.
Both Puppy and Family Dog Training classes will meet twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays for 3 weeks for a total of 6 classes.
Class Dates:

Class #1: Monday, January 13^th, 2014
Class #2: Thursday, January 17^th, 2014
Class #3: Monday, January 21^st, 2014
Class #4: Thursday, January 24^th, 2014
Class #5: Monday, January 28^th, 2014
GRADUATION! Thurs., Jan. 31^st, 2014

Class Times:

5:30 p.m. Puppy (Ages 10 weeks – approximately 4 months old)
7:00 p.m. Family (Ages approximately 6 months and older)

Vaccinations Requested:

Puppies: DHLP-Parvo – at least first 2 sets, & Bordetella
Dogs 6 mos & older: DHLP-Parvo, Rabies & Bordetella

PLEASE NOTE – Class Location: First Christian Church, 3590 Placer St., Redding, (We strongly suggest during daylight hours you drive by the location and familiarize yourself with the entrance as it can be tricky at night)

Class Fee: $95
*Discounts available for: more than one dog in the family when both take the class together with two handlers; OR “bring a friend & their dog”; OR those who are repeating the class to brush up on skills.

Please remember to mail a COPY OF YOUR VACCINATION RECORDS with your registration form and payment to: Attn: Kathy Dunn, K9 Kelts Dog Training P.O. BOX 494694, REDDING, CA 96049-4694 THANK YOU!
For more information please call Kathy Dunn at 356-8286. We look forward to having you and your dog in class. And be sure to visit the website www.trainyourdogmonth.com for training tips and information.
Here are the three things to Register for Class that you will need:

Kathy Dunn, Certified Dog Trainer, AKC CGC Evaluator & Trainer,
Phone: (530) 356-8286
Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainer
Graduate & Mentor of Animal Behavior College
Use this Contact Form if you have any questions…
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Pet Peeve #2

Posted on July 13, 2012 by kitkatdunn

It is 96 degrees and you left your dog in the car.
What were you thinking?
You said, “I left water in the car.”
I said, “It’s still too hot in the car for your dog, it can be 20-30 degrees hotter even with the windows down.”
You said, “I take care of my dog, my dog is my child, I love this dog.”
I said, “As one who trains, works and rescues dogs, you will kill this dog.”
You said, “Mind your own *%#! business.”
Next time… I think I will call animal control… this was animal cruelty.

WARNING… HOT CARS KILL HOT DOGS & CHILDREN!

Reducing Fear in Your Dog | The Bark

Posted on July 3, 2012 by kitkatdunn

Reducing Fear in Your Dog | The Bark.
Excellent article by Patrica McConnell in the The Bark magazine on Thunderstorms, Fireworks and more… well worth the read. Challenged some old training ideas with good scientific research.
Thought is was also appropriate for this Independence Day 4th of July and for all the summer thunderstorms.
For more thoughts on calming your dog feel free to send me a comment.
Kathy

Start on the right Paw – Puppy and Dog Training Classes!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by kitkatdunn

We are looking forward to beginning another series of Puppy Socialization and Training Classes.
These classes are for puppies 10 weeks – approximately 5 months old and will meet twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays for 3 weeks for a total of 6 classes.
Our Basic Obedience classes for the Family Dog who is above 6 months old begins the same night but a different time.
The Puppies will learn their basic obedience skills such as: sit, down and come. They will also learn some manners like walking (not pulling on a leash), waiting at the door, not jumping (on people, counters, furniture, etc.) leaving things alone like snakes, cats, socks, shoes and more. We will also cover various topics on problem solving like chewing, digging, potty training, crate training. Puppy class last 1 hour and 15 minutes each night and includes time for puppy playtime and learning socialization skills.
The Puppy classes qualify for the AKC S.T.A.R. puppy certificate program.
Family Dog classes teach basic manners and obedience skills. Family Dog class meets for 1 hour each night.
Both classes are taught by 2 long-time, experienced Certified Dog Trainers: Kathy Dunn and Cari Bowe with a combined training experience of over 45 years.
Positive training techniques are used based on the most update scientific animal behavior training techniques. Classes are held inside and space is limited so pre-registration is a requirement! Please email me for more information and registration forms at info (at) k9keltsdogtraining (dot) com.