Special events celebrate and enhance the special relationship we share with our canine companions.

If you would like to be kept informed of scheduled events, please be sure you are on our emailing list. To join the list, just go to our contact page and send us your info (which is always kept confidential).

SCHEDULED EVENTS:

Pet CPR/First Aid

The Mind of the Dog: Understanding How Dogs Learn

Agility Fun Runs

Pet CPR/First Aid Class

Next class: Friday,October 8, 2010 from 6:30-8:30 pm

When you take this important class, veterinarian Dr. David Cox will teach you many important skills that could help save the life of your pet in an emergency. You will practice cardiopulmonary resuscitation and check the pulse on a life-like CPR dog mannequin and learn to apply first aid techniques to pets who are ill or injured until professional veterinarian help can be obtained.

Learn how to do the following:

Safely handle and assess your injured or ill pet

Administer medications;

Recognize an emergency;

Perform CPR and first aid;

Clear an airway obstruction

Control bleeding;

Stock a pet first aid kit;

Handle breathing emergencies;

Safely provide restraint and transportation;

Initially treat poisoning;

Recognize shock;

Splint broken bones;

Respond to drowning;

And more...

Dr Cox will spend time answering your questions. This class is a must for any pet lover. Class size is limited so sign up today for this unique class!

This class is for human participants only!

Class Date:
Friday, October 8th.

Class Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Instructor: Dr. David Cox, Medical Director at Harmony Animal Hospital.

Fees:
$45 per person

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The Mind of the Dog: Understanding How Dogs Learn

This seminar on canine behavior and learning includes topics on early learning and socialization, dog behavior, body language, problem behaviors, training and management, behavior causes and fixes, fear and anxiety, and much more! We will talk about the prevention of bad behaviors and how to use tools such as counter conditioning to get your dog to happily do things he now resists. By the end of the seminar we hope you will have a greater insight into the mind of your dog!

If you work with dogs on a daily basis, such as animal hospital staff and groomers, our goal is to have you leave with a better understanding of how to keep your doggie clients happier and calmer while performing needed procedures. Learn how chores such as trimming nails on an anxious dog can become much simpler for both of you!

In this seminar we will:

Discuss common behavioral misconceptions;

Compare punishment and reinforcement methods of training and learn how one of them can backfire;

Learn the art of rewarding and how doing it incorrectly can actually make your dog's performance worse;

Problem solve how to fix an unwanted behavior;

Examine how to take something your dog is fearful of and turn him into a willing participant;

Learn what simple child's toy can improve your dog training by 45%

Discuss why proper socialization is critical to a puppy's future well being;

Recognize a dog's body language that indicates fear, anxiety or stress;

Compare the two methods of canine learning: classical and operant conditioning;

Understand how dogs are learning all the time (and not necessarily the right stuff), even when you don't realize it;

Find out what you can do to avoid common training mistakes;

And most of all, discover how to make training fun for both of you!

Date: September 24th

Seminar Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Location: Lucky Dog Sports Club

Who Should Attend: Anyone wanting to learn more about their dog or the dogs that they work with. This seminar is for humans only please!

Instructor: Mindy Cox, B.S., CPDT-KA

Fee: $35 (Ask about discounts for veterinary staff)

CEU Credits: CCPDT and IAABC 1.5 credits

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The Agility Fun Runs

This is a great opportunity to practice your agility in a different atmosphere and have some FUN with your dog. There will be two courses to challenge all levels. Do all or part of the course and practice important handling skills, whether you are at the novice level or higher. Toys and treats are allowed. NO harsh methods will be accepted. Bring your chairs, crates and water bowl for your dog (we have a hose and water fountain). Please only flat buckle collars.

2010 DATES & TIMES
--Friday, October 15th. First run at 6:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30) Running little to big dogs.
--Friday, November 5th. First run at 6:00 p.m. (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.) Running big to little dogs .
--Friday, December 3rd. First run at 5:30 p.m. (Gates open at 4:30 p.m.) Running little to big dogs .
(These dates subject to change.)

CRATING: Iindoors in climate-controlled comfort (or outdoors if you prefer).

EXPERIENCE: All levels (Novice class students and up if training at Lucky Dog) are welcome to practice this nested course (novice/open and excellent). After everyone runs the first course we will reverse it and run again after walking the new course. The lighting and footing are great. Toys and treats are welcome and encouraged to reward your dog.

FEE: $10 per dog (2nd dog $8). Please try to bring exact change or a check made payable to Lucky Dog Sports Club. Credit cards are also welcome. There is a 10% discount for members of Lucky Dog. Please try to bring exact change. You can also pay by check or credit card.

REGISTRATION: To sign up, click here and email us your name, and your pet's name, breed, jump height, and level (novice/open or excellent). You must sign up in advance.

CANCELLATION: Please let us know if you need to cancel. Space is limited. Thanks for your understanding and consideration.

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Events that we will schedule from time to time include:

Agility or Rally Run-Thrus so handler/dog teams can perfect their skills.

Education and Training Seminars

Canine Good Citizen Testing

Dog CPR/First Aid Classes

Special workshops and seminars