The Dog Squad Monthly Bark Report
Volume 1 Issue 4May 2010
Greetings!  
 
Welcome to our monthly newsletter. We hope you are enjoying it and we want your feed-back. 
 
Time is running out to cast your vote for our Best of the Bay Nomination. Voting ends May 28th. As of this newsletter we are in 4th place and need your votes to help us move up.  
 
We are excited to announce the opening of our On-line Store featuring training equipment and supplies that we recommend. Go to www.dogsquadonlinestore.com and put in the code "dogsquad" to receive a 10% discount on your first purchase.
BayList Nomination for Bay Area's Best
 
The Dog Squad has been nominated as one of the Bay Area's best local Pet Training businesses, sponsored by the San Francisco Chronicle and SFGate.com. Voting goes on until May 28th. 
 
Lift those PAWS and vote for your favorite Dog Trainer.
Click on the BayList logo below to cast your vote.
 
Check The Dog Squad out on the BayList!
 
Teaching a Puppy to Come
By Steve Bettcher
 
A Flexi Lead (Retractable leash) is a great tool for teaching puppies to come when called. We only recommend the Flexi Brand. For small puppies 10 lbs and under (toys and small breeds) we recommend The Flexi Classic Long 1 (Up to 26lbs - cord/23 Ft.) and for medium to large breeds we recommend the Flexi Classic Long 2 (Up to 44 lbs.- cord/23 Ft.)
 
A Flexi-lead should not be used for walking puppies or dogs. It gives dogs too much freedom and does not teach proper leash behavior. It also can be a safety hazard if you do not use it properly.
 
Be sure to read the Flexi instructions carefully before using and be aware of the safety hazards and precautions that need to be followed when using the Flexi or any other retractable leashes.
 
A Flexi is a great tool for teaching puppies the come command because it allows the puppy to move freely away from you without it feeling the pressure of the leash.
 
To begin the training session have the following items. A treat bag, treats (we recommend soft treats like Zukes which are pre cut into very small pieces and are not junk food) and a flat collar. Clip the treat bag on your belt. Start your sessions in a distraction free area such as your back yard. Click here for full article 
 
Steve Bettcher
Dog Squad On-Line Store Opened!!
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 Grand Opening
We have over 80 products for training your dog; fine leather leashes and collars, training lines, training treat bags and much more. All training products are recommended and used by The Dog Squad.
  
 
10 % Discount on all products for the Month of May.
Use Promotion Code "dogsquad". 
Canine Good Citizen Test - CGC
 
Saturday August 7th 9 AM to 12 Noon
San Leandro Marina
 The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. More Information and sign up form 
We hope you enjoyed our  Newsletter and would like your feed back. Email us at info@dogsquad.biz for article requests and questions for future Bark Reports.
Sincerely,

Steve Bettcher
Patrick Gibbons
The Dog Squad
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Teaching Puppy Come
On-Line Store
Canine Good Citizen
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