IMPORTANT COVID UPDATES:
Since we are classified as “Indoor Fitness” under WA State’s Safe Start Plan, we are bound to follow those rules limiting attendance in our classes. This means only one person is allowed to attend class with each dog. (Before COVID we welcomed entire families and hope to get back to that one day soon. For now we must follow Governor Inslee’s rules in order to conduct business.)
We continue to follow all CDC, State and County COVID guidelines, including PPE for staff and students. We thank you for your cooperation!
Our COVID protocols are working well. Please remember to read them and bring your disclosure/waiver when you come to class:
Links to documents for Family Dog Training Center students as they return to the training center. These documents are required by WA State, CDC, etc., while we are in Phase 2.
COVID DISCLOSURE & WAIVER FOR STUDENTS:
https://familydogonline.dogbizpro.com/Secure/Skins/2122/Uploads/Docs/pdf/de6e8354-1d94-43b7-9dd2-2a1c98d3d8d0.pdf
COVID POLICIES & PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS:
https://familydogonline.dogbizpro.com/Secure/Skins/2122/Uploads/Docs/pdf/6f9b973a-9fdb-4897-8107-3262de3df533.pdf
Did you know today is National Black Dog Day? Yes, every October 1 we celebrate our black dogs! Here are the Kaylan Belgians (Kathy Lang) from 2004. Photo by the amazing Jerry & Lois Photography.
Post your black dog photos in the comments below and let's celebrate together!
The first major rain storm has passed, but more rain is headed our way. Read this week's newsletter for tips on keeping the (dog) house clean and check out our upcoming classes -- everything from puppy manners to home obedience, rally, agility, CGC, therapy, body awareness, competition obedience...and more! Day and evening classes, 7 days a week! For more info: https://conta.cc/3cEqylf
Everyone did so well in their first Body Awareness class last night. Learning how to shape behaviors, teach confidence and safety on equipment, and become more familiar with their dogs' bodies. I love seeing the progress when I teach these classes and have added more to my schedule! - Kathy L 🐾🐾🐾
Here's a throw back Thursday photo for everyone. This is puppy Ruger. Ruger is instructor Annette Franklin's Jack Russel Terrier, and is now 5&1/2 years old. Show us your puppy photos.
Congrats Sat 8am Beginning Home Obedience class. Top photo Hopper and Teddy. Second photo, Griffey, Frank and Gracie.
Halloween costumes for canines? Sure, just make it fun! Training tips and more in this week's newsletter! Use this link: https://conta.cc/2HnY5EG
CONGRATULATIONS to the newest Canine Good Citizens from Family Dog. Sarina & Lily Rose and Andrea & Inka passed their evaluation Fri evening. Both of these teams showed what it takes to be a great canine companion in our community - Karen Hoksbergen
Tuesday's daytime Advanced Home Obedience class sharpened their abilities to ignore distractions -- like those bouncing tennis balls -- and to promptly perform commands. Great work from all the handler teams, which include, from left to right: Echo, Augie, Padfoot, and Stella. -- Marsha
Here's our spirited Tuesday afternoon Puppy Manners group which completed their introductory work this week. With great enthusiasm, too! On the left in back is Ciroc, Moira, then Eevie. In front is Bella, then Remi. Kudos to all. -- Marsha
A big round of applause for our Tuesday Beginning Home Obedience teams. The dogs improved, the handlers improved, and we all had a great time! By the back wall, left, is Jasper, then Gryphon, and Kili. Front and center is Maizie. -- Marsha
There are only three appointments left for holiday portraits with Jerry and Lois Photography over Thanksgiving Weekend at Family Dog. Use this link for more information and to reserve your spot:
https://familydogonline.com/jerry-and-lois-photography-holiday-portraits-2020/
The fun surprises of teaching dog classes on Halloween. So glad to be the instructor on Halloween Saturday to enjoy these cuties. Hope everyone enjoys these sweet fur babies too.
Delilah and Ruger showing off their Halloween costumes for dog classes today. Jack Russells with muscle. Lol.
The Great Pumpkin came to competition obedience class last night and his name was Cooper! And he LOVES doing scent articles and learning all the advanced exercises. Thanks for making us all smile, Tiffany!
Start 2021 off on the right paw with a Beginning Home Obedience class for you and your dog 5 months and older. Natasha and her pug Marigold have a couple spots available for this Saturday, January 2nd at 5:30pm and 7pm! See this link below to register!
https://familydogonline.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?tab=classes&cls=10
Congratulations to the Sat 2:30 pm Beginning Home Obedience class, Jasmine, Persephone and Graham. They brought lots of joy and energy to every class. Keep up the great work. --Annette
Congratulations to the Sat 11 am Beginning Home Obedience class, Stitch, Hank and Kaleesi (we missed you Rock and Teddy). Great job everyone.-- Annette
Congratulations to Ella, Apollo, Oakley and Copper for completing Saturday Advanced obedience class. This was a fun group of dogs to work with. Keep up the great work.-- Annette
Congratulations to Jennifer and Remus ( absent on picture day was Caine) for completing Puppy Manners class. The last day we had agility equipment set out for the dogs to try. Remus' favorite? The tunnel! Look at those eyes! Yes, he is a silver Lab.- Annette