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Greetings!
The summer is drawing to a close and the kids are back at school. Now it's time to get your pooch to school! We have a new Positive Reinforcement Obedience Training schedule for the fall. Jason is offering group lessons on Mon & Wed at 6pm and on Sat at 11am. All classes are limited to 4 dogs, so reserve your spot in advance. If these times don't fit your schedule, we can arrange a private lesson at your convenience or a daytime group training class. Also, check out the coupon below for a FREE training session with the purchase of a package of 4 lessons!
We would like to thank everyone for the great response to Tiffany's Newsletter Pet Rescue Story appeal. It was a joy to read all of your heartwarming rescue stories! They will all be included in future issues. And don't forget, if your story is shared in our newsletter, your pet gets a free night of boarding!
We hope to see you and your furry friend soon!
Sincerely,
Jason & Tiffany Beasley
Willow's Oak Pet Lodge & Obedience Academy |
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Buy 4 Training Sessions Get One
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Bring this coupon to Willow's Oak for one free 1 hr training session with the purchase of a package of 4 positive reinforcement training sessions. One per customer, please.
Forward this coupon to family and friends so their pets can stay, play and learn to obey at Willow's Oak! Visit www.willowsoak.com to learn more. | | Offer Valid: Sept 1, 2012 thru Sept 30, 2012 |
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 TRAINING TIPS from Certified Trainer Jason Beasley
No Free Lunch
The "no free lunch" principle in dog training means that for your dog to get what he is asking for, he needs to earn it by having good manners. This method allows your pup to have poise and dignity while you lovingly help him understand how to earn what he is asking for. Just like a parent teaches a child, this results in a desire to please you. Here are some examples:
1) If your dog wants to go outside he has to learn that he can go play outside, and even get extra rewards and play time outside... but only if he waits at the door until you give him permission to go outside. This training results in good manners but also prevents your pup from bolting through the door into possibly dangerous situations such as traffic.
2) Follow through on sits or downs before walks / putting a leash on and even petting.
3) When someone comes to the door your dog must be relaxed and listen to your command. For example go to your mat, sit, stay, or down / stay.
4) When playing a game of fetch, your furry friend must always be calm and respond to your requests to sit every time before throwing the ball.
5) Don't let your dog have access to their food all day long. Food is a highly valued thing for your pup. He needs to learn to earn food including meals and treats by responding to verbal or hand cues from you.
By practicing this type of loving discipline with your pup, you will have a dog who has a solid obedience education, is a joy to live with, responds well to all your routines, has good manners around people and other animals, and you and your dog will fully enjoy each others company.
*For more information on Positive Reinforcement Dog Training with certified trainer Jason Beasley, or to schedule a class, please call 845-9444.
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Fun Pet Facts | |
Did you know...
Dogs have around 100 different facial expressions, most of them made with the ears.
HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN
Who Dat Cats Adoption Event
Sun Sept 2nd Noon-4pm
Safari Quest Family Fun Center, 200 Hewitt Rd, Hammond.
Adoptable cats, Saints theme, laser tag, pizza.
tel: 225 209-8376 for more info.
St. Francis Animal Sanctuary's Pet Adoptions
Sat, Sept 8th, 9am - 1pm
Mandeville Trailhead - Depot Building.
St. Tammany Humane Society's Yappy Hour
A social hour for dogs and their owners benefitting The Humane Society.
Sept 12th, 6:30-8:30pm
Time Out Lounge-TBA |
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Pet of the Month
Sweet Chloe Babco
Chloe is an adorable fluffy, friendly Persian and we can't get enough of her!
We love you Chloe !
For being our pet of the month, you will receive a FREE NIGHT of boarding during your next stay. |
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Pets & Their People
Ripley's Believe It Or Not!
By Colin Minster
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When my husband Andrew and I got married we each had a dog. He had a black labrador named Contessa and I had a dachshund mix named Winston. As Connie and Winston got older, we realized that we would lose them both within a short time of each other because they were roughly the same age. Having done rescue work with dogs for years before having children, we knew without a doubt that we did not want to be a "dog-less" family. We weren't looking for anything in particular; we knew we would know the right dog when we saw him.
One random Saturday we went to PetsMart to purchase dog food, and our local SPCA was there hosting an adoption day. Ripley was being held by a volunteer and when I looked at him, I knew he was the ONE! He was perfectly shaggy, small, young, cute, calm. After much arm twisting, my husband agreed that we could adopt him. Unfortunately his story is typical of the rural area he was from - someone had left him on the SPCA's front step one night.
We brought him home and our then 4 year old daughter fell in love with him. Being old and set in their ways, Connie and Winston were neutral about Ripley's existence but they soon became good friends. Within about 2 years of getting Ripley, we did say goodbye to Connie and Winston, but our grieving was soothed by Ripley's young, fresh personality. Ripley is a great dog, although VERY hairy and we all love him very much - BELIEVE IT OR NOT! |
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Pet Product Pick
-Choke Collars
In this section we will give our candid opinion as pet professionals regarding new and existing pet related products on the market. We do not sell, endorse or profit from the sale of these products in any way. We provide these reviews as a service to our readers and their furry companions. Please feel free to let us know if you agree or disagree with our assessments by sharing your pets' reaction by email or Facebook.
We have mixed views on the use of metal choke collars. They can be very helpful with larger dogs or dogs with aggressive tendencies but should not be used on smaller breeds with small or fragile necks or puppies under 6 months old. The choke collar is a great tool when used in conjunction with positive reinforcement obedience training and is helpful when keeping a dog out of dangerous situations as the collars do not slip over a dog's head if he attempts to run, bolt or back up.
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Our criticism of the choke collar is that if it is used by an inexperienced dog owner it can damage your dog's neck and cause choking. Ideally it should only be used while training your dog. Once your dog is able to "heel" on command if you are still searching for a similar collar we recommend a Martingale collar. These collars are made of nylon and they tighten around the dog's neck if he is attempting to bolt, but loosens once tension is released. For more information on the Martingale collar or questions about the use of a choke collar please contact Jason or Tiffany at 845-9444. |
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 Adorable Adoptables
Pheebee is a 1 yr. old female staffordshire mix. She is very friendly, loving and energetic. She is currently staying at Willow's Oak until she finds her forever home. Pheebee would best suit a home with no other pets. If you are interested, please call Tiffany or Jason at Willow's Oak, (985) 845-9444.
Please inform us of adoptable or lost/found pets in our local community and we will post them in our monthly newsletter. Please include a photo. willowsoak@bellsouth.net |
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