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April 2013

Be Fido Friend

Looking to Adopt?

If you are considering opening up your heart and home to a dog, stop by our Chicago office this weekend to meet the adorable dogs from Be Fido's Friend.

 Saturday, May 4

12pm-3pm

1407 N. Wells St.  

 

Thanks to everyone who came out to last weekend's rescue event with ALIVE Rescue. We couldn't get enough of these fun-loving pups, like Pixel here.

 

Sam & Pixel

 

 


Local Business
Only a Few Days Left to Vote

Would you like to see AnimalSense grow our competitive dog sport offerings in Chicagoland?

Vote here once a day until May 6th to help us win a small business grant for new equipment and a larger training space to support expanded agility programs and new classes like Treibball.

We need your support!


Multiple Dogs
Got Multiple Dogs?

Learn how to manage a multiple dog household at an upcoming seminar by our friends at CanineLink.

 Canine behavior experts will discuss Sibling Rivalry, Adding a Pet and Selecting a Breed, Health and Safety and Visiting Pets.

Sunday, May 19
10am-4pm
651 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago


Dog Cell Phone
Have you Heard?

AnimalSense has a new Mobile App!

You'll be able to:

-Reference training tips

-Contact our trainers  

-Get GPS directions  

-Sign up for classes  

-Get exclusive offers  

-And much more!  

 

Available in iTunes and Google Play.

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Expecting? Get Your Dog Ready for Baby Too  


Greetings!

Babies change lives in big ways and not just for the parents, but for the family dog too. AnimalSense has been counseling expectant parents on how to acclimate their dogs to life with baby for years through our seminars at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Now, we're offering a special three-week training class just for expectant parents! 

Baby & Dog Brush up on basic skills and practice things that will help you peacefully prepare yourselves and your dog for the adjustment. If you've attended our seminar, now's the chance to get some hands-on training with your dog with Nicole Stewart, our resident expert in all things baby and dog.

Join us for Baby & Bowser on Tuesdays, May 7, 14 & 21 from 6pm-7pm in Old Town. Space is very limited, so register today!

Our trainers discussed kids and dogs in a recent Google+ Hangout. Get tips on how to manage the two in the same household without pulling your hair out! Watch it here.


Hangout with AnimalSense: Kids & Dogs
Hangout with AnimalSense: Kids & Dogs
  

  

Our Latest Crop of Certified Trainers

Big congrats go out to three of our Senior Trainers who recently became Certified Pet Dog Trainers. Not only do they get fancy initials behind their names, they passed a pretty hard test to become part of an elite group of trainers certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.

Congrats to Senior Trainers Lindsay Rapp (& owner of AnimalSense), Erin Schneider and Sarah Gaziano!

CPDT So, why should you care about CPDT?

When you choose a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, you can be confident that you are working with a professional who has the
knowledge and expertise to make your investment in dog training safe, effective, and even fun! Certified Professional Dog Trainers have earned this credential by demonstrating their knowledge and experience in dog training. A Certified Professional Dog Trainer stays informed of current knowledge in the field and is familiar with the latest, most effective training techniques and equipment.

AnimalSense is proud to have NINE Certified Professional Dog Trainers on our staff.

Meet our New Client Services Coordinator

Sam Rosen We have a new smiling face at our front desk! Sam Rosen is adding to her responsibilities at AnimalSense (she's also a Junior Trainer) by taking on the job of Client Services Coordinator.

Sam says she's excited for the opportunity to interact with all of our wonderful clients. She sees her two roles fitting nicely together. "Working with clients in the office will only strengthen my abilities as a trainer as I will continue to work on my interpersonal communication skills which nicely translates to classroom activity," said Sam.

Her training mantra is to r
eward calm, polite behaviors. "And remember to throw the Kong (with contents like peanut butter, cream cheese, etc.) in the freezer for a couple hours before giving to your dog for extended, optimum use!" says Sam.

Disco Tunes Up with Training

AnimalSense loves our clients so much that we want to share their awesomeness with you. We're going to profile them in our newsletters, on our website and through our social media channels. So, keep an eye out for your dog, who could be in the spotlight next!

Disco Grad Meet Disco. This 3-year-old beagle is a recent graduate of our Middle Management class. Disco loves to run around and play, especially in the snow. He is very snuggly and loves to hide under the blankets. His parents, Michelle & Rob, answered these questions for us:

How did your dog come to be a part of your family?

After we got married, we knew we wanted to get a Beagle puppy. After a long search, we finally found Disco through a breeder in Oklahoma. Within 3 days, he was on a plane to meet us! He came to us at 10-weeks-old and has been a part of our family ever since! 

What are you hoping to achieve by training?


We hope that Disco will be able to listen, respond and focus to us on a consistent basis. Being a Beagle, his nose is always to the ground trying to follow a scent so learning how to rein him in and learn some tricks of the trade has been really helpful! 

Disco What's the most valuable thing you've learned in class so far?


The most valuable thing that I have learned so far is to make Disco sit for increments of time to stay. He has really progressed with this and we have noticed that it helps in many different situations. We are amazed with how he exhibits the learned behaviors without being asked.

What's your dog's favorite part of class?


The treats! Really, he has done well with the structure of the class itself. We move at a good pace, constantly reinforcing the skills in varied ways and it is a very non-threatening environment.