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ANNABELLE'S NEWS and NOTES
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DOGGIE DO GOOD BEGINNER: Learn
positive reinforcement techniques to teach your future do gooder all
the basics: sit, stay, down, come when called, leave it and loose lead
walking. Great for dogs 5 mos and older. Wed. 6 - 7 pm. 6 week class (July 8 - August 12). $99 DOGGIE DO GOOD CLICKER TRAINING: Learn
"clicker training" techniques to teach your dog the basic Do Gooder
skills plus "targeting." Want to "dance with your dog?" This class is
the foundation for Free-Style Dancing. Great for all dogs 5 mos and
older. Wed. 7 - 8 pm. 6 week class (July 8 - August 12). $99
 Convenient, four-week intensive summer classes tackle the top three dog-behavior problems:
SEE SPOT COME: Teach your dog to come when you call each time, every time. (Tues 7-8 pm). $75 MEETING AND GREETING: Help your dog be a social success around other dogs and people. No jumping. No humping. (Tues 6-7 pm/Thurs 7-8 pm). $75 THIS DOG IS MADE FOR WALKIN': Perfect loose-leash walking regardless of distractions. No pulling. No fooling. (Thurs 6-7 pm). $75 Check out our new 8 week class for reactive dogs: CALM AND CONFIDENT. Is your dog reactive or
easily aroused around other dogs and people? Is he distracted
easily or have a hard time controlling his impulses when excited?
Carol Hein-Creger and Erinn Hadley designed this 8 week course to help your dog learn how to relax,
focus and work off leash reliably in stimulating or stressful situations.
Class size is limited to 6; Instructor approval required. (Thursdays: 8-9 pm July 9 - August 27). $149 OBEDIENCE I: Carol
Hein-Creger teaches handlers and dogs how to proof and perfect the
Open exercises, including Heel Free, Drop on Recall, Retrieve on the
Flat, Retrieve over High Jump and Out-of-Sight Sits and Downs.
Prerequisite: CD or equivalent. (Tuesdays, 8 pm to 9 pm, July 7 to 28). $75 OBEDIENCE II: Continues proofing and perfecting Open Exercises. (Tuesdays, 8pm to 9 pm, August 4 - August 25). $75 Register on-line or call 517.599.0995. |
Attention All Dog Rescue Foster Parents!
We offer deep discounts for dog rescue foster parents who want to get low-cost, effective training for their foster dogs. Check out our discounted drop-in punch card program and our 1/3 off classes. We also offer 10% off all classes for those who recently adopted from a rescue!
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600 Capitol Ave.
Lansing, Michigan 48933
517.599.0995
info@coolcitydogs.com
www.coolcitydogs.com
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FEATURED RESCUE DOGS!Rescue dogs have a special place
at Annabelle's and we like to promote the adoption of dogs from local
rescues like the Animal Placement Bureau and the Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter.  We'd like to introduce you to Stella....a big
sweetie if there ever was one!
Stella is a German Shepherd mix, born in March, 2007. She is spayed
and weighs about 60 pounds. And check out those ears! Is she sending
the bat signal???? She loves playing chase and wrestling with other dogs! She would LOVE to
have another dog in my forever home. Stella likes cats a little too much
though... and by "like", we mean she likes to chase them! So she should go to a
home without cats. She also likes to chase outdoor intruders in the yard
such as squirrels, chipmunks, and rabbits, so Stella should not go to a home
with pocket pets either. E-mail lisa@schnauzerama.org for more info about Stella.
And here's handsome Monty, from ICACS. He looks like a Shar Pei, but is brain is all labrador retriever! Monty is about 1.5-2 yrs old. He's in a foster family now but needs his own home.
He is neutered and house trained.
You
can contact his foster family at jmcaloon@ingham.org. For More Info: Call 517.676.8376 or visit Ingham County Animal Shelter.
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AnnaBelle's Pet Star!
Jalopy is a six-year-old Labrador mix who lives with his mom and dad, Sarah and Matt Koss, in Lansing.
Hi!
My name is Jalopy and I live in Lansing with my Mom and Dad. My
favorite toys are a tie between anything that squeaks and balls. I also
love going for walks with my Mom and Dad and my Nana, of course!
My
Mom and Dad adopted me in September 2006 at the age of three from a
nice lady who lives in Leslie and trains dogs for Leader Dog. I am a
former Leader Dog for the Blind who had a career change in 2006 that
allowed me to be adopted out.
You may
recognize me because my parents take me all over town. I especially
like the East Lansing Dog Park, Cones and Bones, Old Town and of
course, the campus of MSU - Go State! I also like to go on vacations up
north to Harbor Beach to visit my extended family and go swimming in
Lake Huron.
My favorite treats are
vegetables, popcorn and ginger-snap cookies. My Grandad likes to share
ginger-snaps with me when my Mom and Dad are visiting. Sometimes, my
Grandad will pack some up for my Nana to bring to me when I am at MSU.
I
have been told I have a unique name and have not met another dog with
the same, so chances are if you hear Jalopy being called, it's me - so
please stop over and say 'hi' as I like to meet new dogs and their
people too!
I have to run; my Mom says its dinner time! I am looking forward to meeting everyone soon.
- Jalopy
Want your precious pooch to be the next AnnaBelle's Pet Star? Send us a picture and short story (info@coolcitydogs.com) about your furry family member! Your story can be a funny memory with your pet, the happy day he or she first came into your life, or whatever strikes your fancy!
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AnnaBelle's Pampers Your Pooch!AnnaBelle's groomer, Robin Hiar, is also one of AnnaBelle's owners and is the Director of Operations. Robin is a graduate of the Michigan
School of K-9 Cosmetology and has extensive experience in the pet
industry, including working as a veterinary assistant and a kennel
technician. She has also worked as a caretaker at a stable and has
loved being around animals all of her life.  Grooming Basics
Does your pet just
need the basics? Get a full bath, brush, nail trimming, ear cleaning,
pad cleaning and trimming, and sanitary area grooming. Pricing depends
on dog breed, size, coat length. Rates start at $35 for small dogs with
short coats. If your pup just needs a nail trim, the cost is only $10.
Pampered Pooches
Does
your pet need a little more than the basics? We offer the full salon
treatment for your pet, including all the services included in the
Basic Bath and Brush plus a full cut and style. Pricing depends on dog
breed, size, coat length, and level of grooming required. Rates start
at $45 for small dogs with minimal clipping.
CALL ROBIN TODAY: 517.202.9319 or email her at robin@coolcitydogs.com.
Attention New Customers: $5 off salon services through Aug. 31!
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Toxic Plants in Your Backyard?
Plants commonly found in yards, such as this autumn crocus, can be toxic and even deadly to pets if eaten. "A rule of thumb is that the prettier it is, the more likely it is
to be toxic," says Dr. Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, a veterinarian and
board-certified toxicologist who is vice president of the Animal Poison Control Center, based in Urbana, Ill.
Lilies
Members of the Lilium spp. are highly toxic to cats. Ingestion of even
very small amounts of any part of the plant can result in severe kidney
damage.
Sago palm
Also known as the cycad palm, all parts of Cycas Revoluta are
poisonous, in particular the seeds or "nuts." Just one or two seeds can
cause vomiting, diarrhea, depression, seizures and liver failure.
Autumn crocus
Ingestion of Colchicum autumnale can result in oral irritation, bloody vomiting, diarrhea, shock, multi-organ damage and bone marrow suppression.
Azalea/rhododendron
Members of the Rhododendron spp. contain cardiotoxins that may produce
vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, weakness, depression of the central nervous system
in animals and potentially coma and death. More refined, or
domesticated, azaleas and rhododendrons tend to be less toxic than the
wild varieties.
Oleander
All parts of Nerium oleander are considered to be toxic, with the potential to cause gastrointestinal tract irritation, abnormal heart function, hypothermia and death.
Tulip/Narcissus bulbs
If a pet eats a large quantity, the bulb portions of Tulipa/Narcissus
spp. contain toxins that can cause intense gastrointestinal irritation,
drooling, loss of appetite,
depression of the central nervous system, convulsions and cardiac
abnormalities. Small amounts generally cause a little stomach upset or
vomiting.
Castor bean
The toxin in Ricinus communis is ricin, which can produce severe abdominal pain, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst,
weakness and loss of appetite. Severe cases of poisoning can result in
dehydration, muscle twitching, tremors, seizures, coma and death.
Marijuana
It may be illegal, but it's still in people's homes. A pet that ingests Cannabis sativa
can exhibit the following signs: depression of the central nervous
system, incoordination, vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, increased heart
rate, seizures and coma.
Yew
Known scientifically as Taxus spp., yew contains a substance called taxine, which causes central nervous system effects
trembling, incoordination and difficulty breathing as well as
gastrointestinal irritation and cardiac failure, which can result in
death.
Mushrooms/toadstools
Often found growing in yards, mushrooms and toadstools should always be
considered highly toxic. They can cause liver failure and death.
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Let Go of the Leash At Legg Park!
Help Make the Meridian Township Dog Park a Reality!
The Meridian Township Dog Park
will soon be part of Legg Park located at 3891 Van Atta Road. This is a
beautiful 103-acre park within Meridian Township, just south of the
Harris Nature Center. Please join the Friends of the Meridian Township Dog Park and support the dog park project. To become operational, the park needs fencing for two areas
(large and small dogs), and a double-gated entryway. They plan on adding
a water fountain, benches, and shaded rest areas for dogs and their
owners. Now is the time to raise money for the fence!
 Ways You Can Help Out:
(1) VOLUNTEERING
Dog-loving volunteers lead by F.M.D.P. are guiding the
development of the Meridian Township Dog Park! F.M.D.P needs more volunteers
and more help, and we'd love to have yours! If you are interested in
volunteering with F.M.D.P. or would like to be added to our email list
to receive park updates, please email F.M.D.P. at greenway@meridian.mi.us or
call (517) 853-4610.
(2) DONATIONS
All donations are deductible as a charitable gift for
federal tax purposes and can be made through the Capital Region
Community Foundation.
- Please send your donation to:
Capital Region Community Foundation
(The Center for Charitable Giving)
6035 Executive Drive, Suite 104
Lansing, MI 48911.
- Or, make a donation online at www.crcfoundation.org
Please specify that your donation is for the Meridian Dog Park.
Learn more at the next public meeting on July 16, 2009!
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