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NEW!!! Zebedee went to prison! Well, he is actually now in training to be a “man trailer” at a correctional facility property in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Zebedee came to us as a puppy with severe aggression issues. We were looking for a working home for him rather
than a pet home, and we were blessed to find him the perfect match!
The officers who train and handle him now say that he is doing well and that they can’t wait to put him to work! It won’t be long before he starts trailing criminals and innocent lost persons. We will continue to post updates on his training and working successes here and more
frequently, on our blog.
NEW!!! We have added a new, unique service-- Pet Art! Karen is now offering a unique service-- charcoal pencil drawings and wood-burned plaques of pets and wildlife, as well as logos and other artwork to suit your needs. Please see the artwork and information provided on our new Pet Art page for more about these unique, and affordable, gifts and
decorations for the office and home.
We have lost a dear pack member, Rocky Road. Many of our students, clients, friends, family, and acquaintances knew how sweet Rocky was, how helpful he was in assisting Karen in her work, and what a great companion he was. We lost him far too soon, and miss him dearly. We’ve added “In Memory” pages to our website through the “About Us” page so visitors can get to know he and other special dogs, and we welcome submissions from others whose dogs we have come to know.
Karen won first place in two Toastmaster Table Topics Contests. Karen is a member of Community Toastmasters in Muskegon. She won first place in the Table Topics contest in the club level, and then won first in the Area contest as well. The Area contest was won as she talked about how Rocky Road was currently a role model to her. Karen is a “Competent Communicator” (has earned her first title in the organization), and an officer in her local club. Visit their website through the link in our “Resources” page.
Karen is writing for “The Neatest Little Paper Ever Read”, Tidbits! Look for the short articles called “West Michigan Dog Bits” every other week. If you would like to see a certain topic presented in the paper, please let us know.
Through the Holiday season, schedule a private consultation and get $5 off! A single session is an affordable way to evaluate your dog’s behavior and help you build leadership, management, and training skills. If you have little time to devote to a complete training program, a private canine behavior consultation can be the best alternative for your family. If you are tired of handling behavior problems on your own, and you need some professional help, we’re here to set you on the fast track to success! All you need to do to get the discount is mention that you saw this advertisement here. Gift certificates are also available. Contact us to learn more.
We’re experimenting with the use of video in our classes, consults, and website. Click here to see a video testimonial from a Novice Obedience student. (The link will take you to from our site to youtube.com)
Our Training Building is Open for Business! We are very excited to have our training barn available for private behavior evaluations and consultations, as well as serving our class students and our personal dogs during rainy weather. Please contact us to schedule an appointment for our services.
Karen met Nathan Winograd, founder of the “No Kill Equation” and author of “Redemption” at a seminar recently. Winograd promotes community-wide efforts to promote adoption and responsible pet ownership in an effort to decrease euthanasia in shelters. To learn more, visit the No Kill Advocacy Center. You can also order his book online and elsewhere.
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