The Dog Squad Monthly Bark Report
Volume 1 Issue 8September 2010
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The last days of Summer are here and many of you will be packing up the car to take the family and Fido on a Labor Day Weekend vacation.  In this month's newsletter we have an article about how to travel safely in a car with your dog.  Learn how to keep your canine companion safe and happy  this holiday weekend.
Car Safety for Your Dog
By Patrick Gibbons
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Nowadays most people would never think of traveling in their car without a seat belt for themselves or safety seats/restraints for their children but have no problem letting their dog travel loose in the car.  We have all seen the dog in the back of a pick up traveling down the highway at 65 MPH or more, as well as the dog with his head hanging out the window of the family car. Both of these scenes appeal to our sense of romanticized freedom and pure canine joy. Unfortunately they are very dangerous practices for the dog, the driver and the rest of the motoring public. It has happened more than once that a dog has jumped or been ejected from a moving vehicle and landed right in the middle of the freeway, with tragic results.
 
In California is it unlawful to have a loose dog traveling in an uncovered pickup bed. V C Section 23117 Carrying Animal in Motor Truck http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc23117.htm 
 
For the owners who insist on having their dog in the back of the truck, the dog should be tethered on a chew proof line short enough that the dog cannot jump over the side or get any part of their body over the side. A dog tethered on a line which is too long can get some or all of its body over the edge of the truck causing strangulation.
While the ride may not be as exciting for the dog when tethered it is far safer and will allow your dog to take many more rides in the future. Of course in the car we should roll the window down only far enough for the dog to get a little breeze and all the scents floating by without the temptation of jumping out to go get the squirrel, cat or dog he sees passing by.
 
 
Another hazard that needs to be addressed is the potential of eye and facial injuries to the dog... 
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Rowell Ranch Class
Rowell Ranch
Rowell Ranch Rodeo Park, Castro Valley, CA
 
The Class is not held on every Sunday. Please see schedule and times below
 
 
 
Summer Time 9:30 AM - Dates of Classes:
Sept 5, 12, 26
Winter Time 10:30 AM - Dates of Classes:
Oct 3, 10, 24, 31
Nov 7, 14
Dec 5, 13

There is a nominal $5 fee per class to cover the rental fees for the field.
You can purchase a 10 Class Package for $40 by going to our On-line Store.
 
Class is at lower west end field. Do not use main gate.
Directions Rowell Ranch Rodeo Park
Barkeley K-9 University - Doggy Day Care
 Opening in October
 
Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you all know I am opening a new doggy day care in Oakland. It will be a great place for your dog to come during the day and get a little mental and physical exercise. I will be relatively small and can only take so many dogs at one time so I hope you get your reservations in early! Right now I am getting the building ready so I can open in the early part of October. I will be calling this new place "Barkeley K-9 University" since I want the dogs I take care of to be learning something with their time not just running and playing, but we'll do that too of course! If you have any questions please feel free to email them to me at my Barkeley K-9 University address, which is pat@barkeleyk-9university.com. 
 
Thank you for taking the time to read my note and I will have more details to come.
 
Pat
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
In This Issue
Car Safety for Dogs
Rowell Ranch Class
Barkeley K-9 University
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