Metro Dog: It Takes A Village to Raise A Pet!
Issue: 4 September, 2010
In This Issue
Free Socials
Metro Dog Walks
Metro Dog News
Solano Stroll
Classes / Work Shops
Another Great Hike
FREE SOCIALS


Our free socials are a wonderful
opportunity to watch your friendly
social dog friend romp and play with others.
We offer a variety of socials for dogs
with similar interests to meet each other.
Check our calendar for more details.

Small Dog Social
Every Saturday
from 10AM to 11AM
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Puppy Social OPEN TO THE PUBLIC for pups from 7 - 20 weeks ONLY. This is an opportunity to let your pup meet and play with other puppies in a safe, controlled environment.
Every Sunday
 from 10-11AM
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We are changing the Not-So-Puppy Social back to its original purpose - As a place for puppies who have been attending puppy social but are now too old to continue to come and play with their friends. To attend you must have been attending puppy social as a puppy and have the permission of the Metro Dog staff. Please email training@metrodog.com if you have any questions.




Metro Dog Walks
Last Minute Plans and Metro Dog's Daycare is full... Metro Dog Walks might be the answer. Ask about Group Hikes, Private Neighborhood Walks or pet sitters.Call Metro Dog Walks 510.524.3647 and select option 5. Or email us info@metrodog.com


More Goodies

Door Manners

Does your dog dart through doors? Now's the time to teach your pooch sit and wait until YOU say it is okay.  This is a great way to teach impulse control for your rowdy pup.


for more click here!

good human!



Grooming Tips

Brushing dogs is the most time intensive part in dog grooming.  It can be sometimes frustrating and tiring for both you and your dog, but it can also be a nice bonding time for you and Fido.  Brushing also rids your dog of accumulated dirt and dander. This makes Fido cleaner and better smelling. Click here for more tips to get started.


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Welcome to Metro Dog's 
fourth come. sit. stay. play!newsletter.
Lot's of changes but that is what fall is all about. Our new web site has launched. Please check it out and let us know what we missed. September is also Solano Stroll. We will be there with biscuits on.
Read on for more changes, information and updates.
 
All of us at Metro Dog
NEWS FROM METRO DOG
 Ah September
Clear skies and hot weather. Summer is finally here!

Holiday Reservations
The holiday season will be here before you know it. Get your reservations in as soon as you can. We will be sending out letters to request deposits to secure your reservations in October. The Deposits and Cancellation policy is the same as last year.


Got cats or other critters? Need a dog walker?
Metro Dog Walks can provide care for all your pets from cats to lizards. We offer drop-in house calls, overnight pet sitting, and a fabulous dog walking service! Overnight pet sitters help make your home safer - mail collection, lights on and off and other basic household tasks keep your home looking like somebody's home. 


RATE CHANGES


New prices in effect September 15th. Click here for an updated copy of the new prices.

The New Web Site has Launched
Look for On line reservation forms and class registration

Help us make it perfect. Let us know about spelling mistakes, dead links or anything else that needs a little work.

Metro Dog's 3rd Annual Booth at the Solano Stroll


Sunday - September 12

 10am - 6pm

26 blocks of free fun!

Since 1974, The Merchants, Restaurants, and Professionals, as well as the twin cities of Albany and Berkeley CA, have hosted the Solano Avenue Stroll, the East Bay's largest street festival! www.solanoavenueassn.org/strol.htm

 Come visit our booth at 1621 Solano, near Tacoma Ave. Come for the treats. Learn about Metro Dog's services.  Come chat with our trainers, get some free treats for your pup, and enter our raffle to win Metro Dollars!!

Classes / Workshops

Upcoming... 
 

Rally-O  6 Week Series
Begins September 19th at 6:30PM

Rally Obedience, have fun while improving your dog's focus and responsiveness to you! Rally Obedience moves are based on basic obedience skills but are instead set to a course, similar to agility. Who says obedience can't be fun? 

Basic Manners 1   6 week Series
Begins September 18th at 2:15PM                                                                              This class is not only great for puppies! Is your dog in need of a refresher course? Or maybe your dog would enjoy learning and being in the spotlight?  In this class you will learn basic positions, leash manners and more! 
 
Reliable Recall  1 hour Workshop
September 26th at 11:30AM
Don't trust your dog offleash?  This one hour workshop gives you and you dog the skills needed to stay safe and understand what motivates your dog.
 

Coming this Fall...

 

 Continuing Education - a series of 1 hour workshops covering everything you and your dog need to learn after Basic Manners. Take 1 or take them all.

Level 1

Recall

Leash Manners

Sit to Greet

Settle

Rowdy Pup Good Play/Bad Play


Level 2

Off Leash Skills 

Solano Stroll

Cafe Dog

Rowdy Pup at the Dog Park


More being added all the time. Keep checking the calendar or send us an email.


Fun Things To Do With Your Dog
miller knx
If your dog has gone on a Park trip from Metro Dog chances are he went to the Crest Trail at Miller Knox Regional Park. The hiking trail offers panoramic views along an invigorating route. Great site lines allow you to see who is coming and practice those recalls. 
Like many parks managed by East Bay Regional Parks, dogs are allowed off leash in undeveloped areas. For more about dogs in the east bay parks click  Dog rules

Save 25% Adopt a new best friend?  Metro Dog will give you 25% off a class or workshop.  Just bring your adoption papers showing that your new addition has been with you for less that 4 months.
No need to bring the coupon with you. This offer extends to anyone
Never expires