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Lucky Dog Sports Club in Jupiter
Positive, rewards-based
dog training

December 2011
Mindy & Runi
Mindy Cox and Runi


Holiday Greetings!

Get fit with a great partner-- your dog!
Do you make and break New Year's resolutions every year? How about the one to become better fit? Sound familiar? Okay, now here's the really cool part. What if there was a way that getting fit was different and fun? We are thinking of starting an ongoing workout class where you can get fit with your dog. Please help us out by taking a very quick survey to let us know if we are on the right track. Please go there now. (Thanks! You rock!)

What should you do if your dog growls?
I often get the question in class, "Shouldn't I reprimand my dog when he growls?" Do you know the answer to this question? It just may surprise you.(See the article below.)

Stuck for a last minute gift idea?
How about a Lucky Dog gift certificate? We can do them in any denomination and they are a great gift for any dog lover! If you want it for Christmas, it is too late to mail but I can email one to you or your recipient.

Agility enthusiasts, there are only a few spots left!

What's a more perfect holiday gift than expert advice to help you and your dog work better as a team? We will be hosting world-class agility instructor Jennifer Crank at Lucky Dog on January 27-29, 2012 to do a handling seminar. I've trained with her before and I was so impressed with her knowledge, talent and communication skills. She can help you achieve even better results on your agility runs! I am only going to take 10 teams per day so everyone gets lots of attention. The Friday date is already full (you can still audit) but there are a few spots still open on Saturday and Sunday so register now! For more information, see below, or please go to our website.
Santa Pug
Hanukah lightsWe wish you a special Holiday Season filled
with lots of love, laughter, and good cheer.
May the new year bring you riches of peace
and good health.

           Have a joyous holiday.  
         Happy New Year! Merry Christmas,  
        and Happy Hanukkah!

Woof and wags!
Mindy

Mindy Cox, BS, CPDT-KA
Training Director


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In This Issue (click the title)
Article: Keeping Holidays Safe for Your Pet
Article: Learn Your Dog's Language
Article: Attention!
Article: Thanks For Growling
Idea: Wag Your Way To Fitness
Spotlight: Agility Handling Seminar with Jenn Crank!
Upcoming Classes: Agility, Obedience, Reactive, Nose Work & Puppy
Agility Fun Runs
Cartoons for Fun
Around Town: Events & Brags
FAQs
Join Our Mailing List!
Happy Holiday!

Keep Your Holidays Safe  

 

 Lights, decorations, good food... every year, as we celebrate the holidays, we fill our homes with seasonal cheer for ourselves and our families. However, what may seem beautiful and harmless to us may pose hidden dangers to our pets. Don't let an emergency spoil the festivities! Below are some common holiday hazards for dogs and cats and ways to prevent them.
  
Holiday Health Tips
  
Holiday Hazard 
  
How to keep your pet safe 
  
Dangerous Foods
   The following can be toxic to pets: chocolate, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, garlic, onion, alcohol, caffeinated beverages, bread dough, and sugar-free candy and gum containing the artificial sweetener xylitol.

 
  
Regular Foods
   Despite tradition, bones should never be given to pets. Even beef, ham, and other "regular" foods that are not considered toxic can cause illness in pets. If your pet is a moocher, keep a saucer of his regular treats on the table to offer when he asks. He probably won't know the difference!

 
  
New Treats and Toys
   Even a pet-safe treat can cause stomach upset if it is new to your pet. Offer only one of these at a time (ideally, separated by a few days). If your pet becomes ill after eating a holiday treat, it will be easier to trace the source and discontinue it. Also, check new toys for sharp edges, pieces that can be chewed off, or other potential hazards.

 
  
Plants
   Hazardous plants include mistletoe, some evergreens (including some types of pine), and holly bushes and berries. Try to keep these plants away from pets, or at least supervise pets when dangerous plants are nearby.

 
  
Decorations
   Tinsel, tree ornaments, ribbons, string, and garlands are some items that can be dangerous if eaten by pets. Keep these items away from pets - especially when pets are unattended. Don't forget to cover any electrical cords or keep them out of reach.

 
  
Fire and Carbon Monoxide
   Monitor pets near fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, candles, and portable heaters. Also, don't forget to check smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they are functioning properly. Space heaters, furnaces, and idling cars (in a garage) can increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in pets and humans.

 
  
Christmas Trees
  Monitor your pets when they are around your holiday tree. Pets may eat the needles (even from artificial trees) or drink water from the base of the tree, which can be toxic (especially if there are preservatives in it). Keep electrical cords and decorative lights out of reach, too. 
   

Thanks to Hollywood Animal Hospital for this list of safety tips!
 
 

Do You Know What Your Dog Is Saying?

What Did You Say?

Dogs use body language signals to convey information and emotional states. Here are a few for you to remember.

Body Language Signals

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Hello Fido! I'm here!


Question: What's one of the most important skills you should teach your dog?
 
Here's the answer if you didn't already know: Attention!

Hey you. Yes, I mean you out there. Pay attention to me. You're not looking at me yet....there, that's better.

What are the chances that your dog will listen to you if he is not paying attention or even looking your way. Pretty slim, right? Here are several exercises that you can try to get your dog to want to pay attention to you. Some of them require you asking for attention, and some teach your dog that looking at you even when you haven't asked pays off big.

To start you need a bunch of small, tasty treats and a training clicker. Every time your dog does something you like, immediately click and give a treat. If you don't use a clicker (or don't know what one is), say the word "Yes!" every time your dog looks at you. Follow up immediately with a treat.

Check In please
1. In a quiet location, observe your dog and click and treat the moment he makes eye contact.
2. Look away and move on after the click and treat, but watch for more eye contact given by your dog without you asking for it.   
3. Take it on the road and do the same thing when you're on a walk:        reward any eye contact.

Can You Look At Me While Distracted?
1. Have your dog on leash or tethered.
2. Show your dog a piece of food in your hand.
3. Once he is interested, close your hand with the treat into a fist and move your hand away from your face by extending your arm straight out to the side. The object is for your dog to choose between looking at the food or looking into your eyes.
4. Wait, without making a sound, while your dog decides where to focus. Be patient! Your dog needs to figure this one out by himself.
5. At the precise moment your dog looks away from the food, click (or say, "Yes!") and reward immediately.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 until your dog immediately looks away from the food and looks at you.
7.At this stage it is normal for your dog to glance back and forth between the food and your eyes. You must be as accurate as possible in clicking and reinforcing when he is making eye contact.
8. Begin to pause slightly before clicking and treating to build up the duration of the eye contact.

Name Game
Does your dog really know his name? Will he look over at you as soon as you say it? Even when he is really interested in something else like another dog or a squirrel. You can get that kind of attention!

 

1. When the dog is mildly distracted, say his name.  Click and treat at the first hint of response, including something as small as an ear twitch.

2. Continue with another activity until the dog becomes distracted again, then say his name.  Click and treat when he turns to look at you.

3. You are trying to eventually get a whiplash turn when you say his name. If, every time you say his name and he responds you reinforce it with a treat, you will have a dog that is happy to respond to you no matter what.  

3. Continue practicing in new situations and environments, periodically saying the dog's name, and reinforcing all correct responses.

4. Take it on the road!  While the dog on leash, speak his name and see if he can "check in" even though he is sniffing something interesting, or looking at another dog, or other people walking by.

5. Never say his name when you want his attention for something he considers bad or negative.


 

Let's try to understand our dog's emotional state

Thank you for growling

Leah Roberts, Orlando Dog Training and Behavior Examiner   

 

Dobie's story   

Dobie started growling at children while on walks.  On a recommendation byback off!

his vet, his concerned owner brought him to see a
trainer who followed traditional training methods.  Here she was taught to correct Dobie's growling by giving a short, quick yank on a choke collar and saying "No!"  After a week or so of following this advice, she was very happy to see that Dobie had stopped growling at children.  

 

And then a while later, a child ran up to the dog while on a walk and reached out her hand to pet him.  Because Dobie didn't growl, the child was not hesitant and the owner was not concerned.  Suddenly Dobie turned and bit the child's hand.  His owner described this incident later as "It happened out of nowhere!"

 

Growling is a valuable warning signal 

Did it really come out of nowhere?  Not at all.  Dobie's growling was a way of telling his owner, "I am afraid of these children who come by while we are on a walk."  It was also his way of telling the children, "Please get away from me."  For whatever reason, Dobie had begun to perceive children as a threat.      

Correcting his growling forced him to inhibit his warnings, but his feelings about children did not change.  Therefore it was only a matter of time that some child would step over his fear threshold, and without the warning growl Dobie's only way to cope was to escalate to a bite.


Correcting a growl, snarl, or even a lunge/snap is like putting a bandage on an infected wound.  It will disguise the problem for a period of time, but not solve it - in fact, it will fester and get worse. Aggressive acts are simply reactions to a fearful stimulus.  Like humans, when dogs become fearful they have the choice of fight or flight.  Some dogs hide behind their owners' legs.  Others act out in an aggressive manner.

     

When a warning display is inhibited and escape is not an option, the dog (or human) who feels helpless will shut down.  Though Dobie appeared to be in no distress, one experienced in reading dog body language would have seen his signals.  His head was down, his ears were tensely held close to his head, the whites were showing in his eyes, and his tail was held clamped down.  Feeling cornered and with no way to express it, he panicked and bit the hand that he perceived as attacking him.    

 

Not only does correction inhibit the dog's way of communicating his discomfort, the owner's tone and body language exacerbate it.  To the dog, the child's approach not only makes him nervous, it causes his owner to tense up and yell.  This is powerful confirmation to the dog whose owner is his whole world that his fears are well-founded.

        

Heal the cause, not the symptom 
Fortunately, due to modern research in behavioral science,  more humane and effective ways of dealing with aggressive acts have been developed.  These methods are grounded in the use ofdesensitization and counter conditioning. 
On theClicker Train USA website, it states: "We want to counter condition our fearful dog to accept other dogs.  By combining counter conditioning and desensitization we can accomplish that.  We will start exposing our dog to other dogs at a very low level - in this case a far enough distance (that's the densensitization part).  In addition, we will give the dog very tasty treats when he sees the other dogs (that's the counter conditioning part).  Gradually, we can convince the dog that other dogs mean good treats."

To read the rest of this article, please click here. 

Wag your way to fitness!

 

 
  Want to work out but haven't found a
fun way to stay motivated?

Wouldn't it be cool to work out with your dog?
  • Do you make excuses about exercise?
  • Do you wish you could stick to a fitness routine?
  • Are you intimidated by the gym?
  • Don't you wish you had a loyal workout partner to get motivated with? 

 We are exploring this concept of fitness classes with your

BarkACizeDog
dog. In this class we would provide a certified fitness instructor for you and one for your dog too! You work out together and bond in a group class. Get fit and have fun!

 

We would really like your feedback on this idea, positive or negative. Please give us 3 minutes of your time to take a survey to gauge interest.

 

Please click here now. Thanks!

 

Improve Your Handling  


JennAgility Handling Seminar

World Team member and awesome instructor, Jenn Crank, can help you improve your skills. This is a special opportunity. 

We are thrilled to have Jenn Crank scheduled to give an agility handling seminar at Lucky Dog on Friday, January 27th through Sunday, January 29, 2012. I had the opportunity to train with Jenn and she is really incredible. Jenn CrankShe offered wonderful insights into each dog's performance and was very knowledgeable, patient, and has clear communication skills. That's why I worked to bring her to Lucky Dog. Now you can benefit from her skill.

Jenn's popularity as a seminar presenter has grown due to her ability to break things down for students and explain and clarify concepts. She has an excellent eye and is able to pinpoint simple training exercises for handlers to work on at home to improve coursework.

All three days will be geared towards improving your handling skills. A handling system is a consistent form of communication between the handler and dog. For success on today's courses, it is critical that your dog know exactly what is expected of him based on the cues you give as a handler. It is also important for the handler to understand the cues he or she is delivering (sometimes unintentionally) to the dog.

We have room for 10 working teams on each day and an unlimited number of auditing spots.

Fundamental Success.
Friday, January 27, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Jenn will be sure you have the core fundamentals necessary to handle your team with precision and improve your dog's understanding of your cues on course. This day is perfect for those just beginning to sequence, and also for those that need to build a better, stronger foundation. Ideal for the novice handler, or if you have an advanced dog in need of some remedial work, you will improve your skills as a communicator and handler so your dog will know exactly what is expected of him or her on course. This creates a more confident dog and effective team. Space for only 10 teams and unlimited auditors. REGISTER! (Only auditing spots are left)

Mastering Handling Skills, Part 1.
Saturday, January 28, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Have you ever missed a "Q" because your timing was off? Handling can be one of the most difficult components of agility training to perfect. Jenn will be able to improve your handling skills no matter if you are in the highest levels of Excellent B, or are competing in Open. You will learn to navigate your team smoothly and efficiently and with greater handling skill so your dog will run cleaner and faster. Space for only 10 teams (must be in Open or Excellent) and unlimited auditors.  REGISTER!

Mastering Handling Skills, Part 2.
Sunday, January 29, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Lots of challenging sequences and more great ways to handle your Excellent or Open dog. Jenn will cover additional handling skills to improve communication, timing, speed and get more clean runs! You do not have to have done Part 1 to benefit from Part 2, but it will for sure give you a broader range of skills. Space for only 10 teams (must be in Open or Excellent) and unlimited auditors. REGISTER!

Fees:
$160 per day for a working spot
$295 for two working days
$435 for all three days
$65 per day to audit

For complete information, and to learn more about Jenn, please visit our website.

 

Class Schedule - Obedience, Puppy, Reactive, Nose Work, Pilates...

SUMMARY OF UPCOMING CLASSES:

Obedience, Agility, Nose Work, Reactive, Puppy Classes

For detailed info, descriptions, fees, instructors, and to register, click on the More Info link or go to our Schedule Page.  Interested in a class you do not see listed? Please let us know. If there is enough interest we will organize one. Know you want to take a class? Sign up early before your are closed out of a filled class! (Most classes only have 6 or 7 total spots.) 

 

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Reactive Dog Class: Help for Your Feisty Fido

 

Begins Wednesday, January 25, 2012 (tentative date)    

There are two classes scheduled. The first begins at 6 p.m. and the 2nd one starts at 7:30 p.m.

  

Got a feisty Fido when it comes to certain interactions? Do you feel lost or embarrassed when your dogphoto- reacting barks, growls, lunges or generally becomes difficult to control around other dogs or people? This class is about your dog learning relaxation and trust and overcoming fear and anxiety. We understand your problems and we are here to help! Find out more.   

  

This class is taught by expert Dr. Lisa Radosta, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist.        

You can register for a working spot with your dog, audit without your dog, or just take the seminar on the first night.

  

Hurry, the classes are almost full (except for almost unlimited audit or seminar-only spots). 

 
 Sign Up     

   
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Nose Work Games 

 

I have not met a dog yet that didn't have fun doing Nose Work. They typically run into the building all excited every week. And it's easy and fundog's noses for owners too!  Any dog of any age, with no prior obedience background (even dog-reactive dogs) can take Nose Work Games. 

  

In Nose Work Games the dog searches for a specific scent (beginning with a favorite treat or toy and advancing to the specific scent birch, in Level II). And any dog can do it! No "formal obedience" needed! Big or little, rowdy or sedate, active or lazy - your dog will like Nose Work Games! It is a great class for dogs of all ages (12 weeks to senior), and all physical abilities.

   

This is a great outlet for dog-reactive dogs. As long as the dog isn't aggressive toward humans (and not a resource guarder), he's probably a good candidate for Nose Work Games.

  

There are many benefits to fun scent work:

  •    Outlet for the drive to hunt
  •    Provides Mental & Physical energy burn. 
  •    Builds relationship between handler and dog
  •    Confidence builder for the dog
  •    It's Fun to watch the amazing scenting abilities of your dog!
Important: Dogs are crated between turns so it's important that your dog is used to a crate and that you can bring one to class every week. This class is not for dogs aggressive toward people.  

 

These are 6-week classes.   

  

Nose Work Games (Level I)     

The February 6th class is already full. Please email if you would like to be informed when the next class is scheduled. 


Nose Work: Intro to Odor (Level II) 
Begins
Tuesday, January 10th at 7:30 p.m.   

  

Instructor: Cheryl Vanvoorhies

  

Want to read more about Nose Work? Check out the article from  

Bark Magazine

  

More info

Register

  

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Focus Foundation  


Obedience, Attention, Focus, and Impulse Control

-- everything you've always wanted for your dog!  

  

Kaya on the a-frame

Focus Foundation is also the prerequisite for Intro to Agility and it's a great class before Rally.

This popular 6-week class fills quickly so sign up today!

Taught by Mindy Cox, B.S., CPDT-KA

 
Next Class: Tuesday, January 17th at 6 p.m.

 

(The class on Monday, January 9th is already full. Don't wait to register if you're interested in the next class.)    

      

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Ideal Puppy Training & Socialization

This is an important socialization and training class for puppies  

8 to 20 weeks of age. Don't miss out on these important behavioral milestones that will help your pup grow into a more confident, well-adjusted dog. Your dog will only be a puppy once!

  

Ideal Puppy class is a full and wonderful 8 weeks of learning and play.   

  

pug pup 
UPCOMING CLASS:  

 

Thursday, January 5th at 7:15 p.m. 

 

Instructor: Stacey Curcio


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Agility Sequencing

 

Levels novice to advanced, practice agility, scheduled for this one day only:

Monday, January 9th at 6 p.m. with Cynthia Kean. 

 

More Info

Sign Up  

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Beginning Agility  (Level II) 

 

In Beginning Agility, the Level II class after Intro to Agility, handling skills and racing out of the tunnelbasic control will be improved. Students learn to give timely commands, to provide consistent and smooth body cues, and to develop teamwork with their dogs.

 

Next class:

Tuesday, January 17th at 7:30 p.m.

 

Instructor: Cynthia Kean

 

More Info

Sign Up  

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Advanced/Master Agility 

 weaving 

Improve your agility and handling skills and have fun!   

  

UPCOMING CLASSES:    

Monday, January 16th  

There is a class at 6 p.m. and another at 7:30 p.m.

 

Instructor: Cynthia Kean   

Want to drop in to the class on a week-to-week basis? You can if there's room. Just call or email to find out.  

  

More Info  

Sign Up 

   

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Private Instruction and Consultations

We are available to do private agility and obedience training as well as behavior consultations on a variety of issues.  

 

Please contact us for more information.

  

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More classes are being scheduled.If you don't see the one you want, please email. 

  

THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION ABOUT CLASS DATES AND TIMES.

Jumping For Joy

 

Agility Fun Runs  

 

This is a great opportunity to practice your agility in a different atmosphere and have some FUN with your dog.   
tunnel fun

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.  


DATES & TIMES 

--Friday, January 20, 2012. First run at 6:30 p.m.
(Gates open at 5:30 p.m.) Running little to big.

--Friday, February 10th. First run at 6:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.) Running big to little dogs.

--Friday, March 16th. First run at 6:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.) Running little to big.

--Friday, April 13th. First run at 6:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.) Running big to little dogs.  
(These dates subject to change.)

Email to sign up now!

LOCATION:

Lucky Dog Sports Club 

(and don't believe your car's navigation system!).

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

EXPERIENCE:

All levels (dogs must be familiar with all obstacles) are welcome to practice this nested course (novice/open and excellent).  Or make up your own! 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.   

 

REGISTRATION:


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

 

  

  

 

Just for Fun! 


Hope you find these chuckle-worthy. Enjoy!



Holiday cartoon

Cartoon- eat grass
Around Town
News You Can Use & Brags About Lucky Dog Friends

Purely Heaven. Calling New Puppy Parents! 
Who doesn't want to learn more about puppies? Now new puppy parents can learn more from a great blog, Purely Puppy written by Dr. Lisa Radosta, board-certified veterinary behaviorist. (She teaches our Reactive Dog class in case the name sounds familiar.) You should check it out.

What an awesome accomplishment! DJ and Sheyna
Who was the #1 miniature pinscher at the AKC Agility Invitationals? Why that would be the amazing D.J., trained, owned and handled by Sheyna Steiner. To enter this rarefied group, owners of the top five ranked dogs in agility for each breed received an invitation to compete in the Sixth AKC Agility Invitational. It was held in Orlando, Florida on December 16-18, 2011. We are so proud of D.J. and Sheyna, and thrilled that they have trained at Lucky Dog!

More brags... 
Congratulations go out to Loretta Joy and her great Parson Russell Terrier, Bogey. Bogey has Bogeyreceived his AKC Agility MACH title. MACH stands for Master Agility Champion title and is awarded by AKC (American Kennel Club). To achieve this title the dog and the handler must compete as a team earning first Novice, Open, Excellent and then Master Titles; then they have to acquire 20 double Qs and 750 points. Not an easy feat. We think they are an awesome team.

Here's more information about agility from the AKC site.

Walk and run to raise funds for the animals
Check out these two events.

5th Annual Run for the Animals 2012 and Family Fun Day.
Saturday, January 7th 8:00 a.m. in Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach in the Micanopy Pavilion.  For more information contact Barbara Masi at 561-688-3981 or [email protected].

2012 Walk for the Animals sponsored by Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.
March 10th at Downtown at the Gardens. For more information  go to www.hspb.org, or call 561-472-8855 or email [email protected]
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Mindy Cox, Training Director
Phone: 561-427-6700 
Fax: 561-748-3699 
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.luckydogsportsclub.com
Address:
300 S. Central Blvd., Suite B, Jupiter, FL 33458

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You Asked, We Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you have an at-a-glance way to see classes and events?
A: You betcha! Our class calendar will give you the schedule at a glance. If you are a Lucky Dog member organizing your practice times, you can now tell if a class is inside or outside. It is color coded by type of class (such as agility, obedience, puppy). The first class will have START to indicate the beginning. 

Q: How do I register for a class or event?

A: Find the class you want on the Schedule page. For events, go to the Events page.
Click the Register button or link and fill out the secure online registration form.  Or you can call 561-427-6700 and I will sign you up over the phone.

Payment can be cash, check, or credit card.

The fastest way to sign up, especially if you want to secure your spot in a popular class is to use the secure online registration form. You can also mail your form (very slow!), drop it off in our secure drop box to the left of our front door, fax it to 561-748-3699, or you can sign up by phone. Go to our Contact page to find all this info (or find the info in this newsletter, in the section above.

Q: What training philosophy do you use?
A: We only use positive, reward-based, dog-friendly training methods at Lucky Dog. No jerking, pulling, ear pinching or other aversive methods are used. We introduce the training clicker into many of the classes so your dog has a  quicker and clearer understanding of what you are teaching.

Q: Do I need a club membership to take a class?
A: No. Becoming a
club member and taking a class are two separate things. But as a member you have access to Lucky Dog and can practice whenever you want (when there is no class scheduled).The cost of membership does not include any class fees. 

Q: What are Lucky Dog's hours?
A: At this time there are no regular hours when you can drop by, but if you'd like a tour just give us a call and we are happy to accommodate you. Someone is always there when a class or event is scheduled.

Q: Do you only do group classes or can I schedule a private lesson?
A: We are happy to schedule a private lesson at Lucky Dog. We offer obedience and agility private lessons.

Q: Is there certification for dog trainers? A: Thanks for asking. Yes, trainers can be certified through the CCPDT (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers) which is an organization respected throughout the world for maintaining high standards for certification, knowledge base, and continuing education requirements for dog trainers. Mindy Cox, Training Director at Lucky Dog is certified (CPDT-KA). Click here for more information.

My goal is to make this and every newsletter as useful and interesting to you as possible. Which sections do you like the best? Articles? Class info? News of local events? Human interest information? What else would you like to see covered? And if you like it, please pass it along to a friend.

 

Please send your feedback, good and bad. It's always appreciated! You can reach me at [email protected].

 

Sincerely,
Mindy Cox, B.S., CPDT-KA

Training Director

 

 

Thanks so much for making Lucky Dog Sports Club your dog training place. We really appreciate your business.
 
Please have a very happy and healthy New Year. Stay safe!  
See you next year!

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