Newsletter ­ May 2016
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Dog Days Of Summer Are Here!
It's getting hot, it's getting more hectic, and the extra time you thought
you were going to have hasn't happened. Welcome to summer! The Farmers' Almanac predicts that the 2016 Summer will be hotter and
rainier than normal, with the hottest periods in late June, mid­July, and
early and late August. As you may already know, we like to keep the
school at a temperature that penguins would enjoy, so you definitely
won't feel the heat when you're at class! As we head into hotter days, it's good to remind ourselves that First Aid
and Dog CPR are good skills to have that can save your dog. Here's a video link that shows you how to perform CPR on your dog.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJGlsYHI9cU
Fast Track Your Dog Through
Summer! Spoil yourself with time this summer by taking
advantage of our popular Fast Track program Whether you're planning day trip to the beach
or you want some time to relax in your
backyard, our Fast Track Program remains the
Our family is finally ready for a
dog, but we want to have a
best way to help you achieve the training you
really smart one. Which
breeds are the smartest and
want for your dog, while simultaneously getting some "Me Time" for
which should we avoid?
While your dog will spend his day playing and learning, you can
You’ll never see a bumper
sticker touting “My dog goes
to Yale”, and yet, the
you!
tend to your activities with peace of mind. The program is designed to speed up the training process for your
dog, and to make sure his training is relevant in any location (we
(misconstrued) idea that one
must seek out a dog of the
love training "field trips"!
highest intelligence level
your dog's social skills and provide an outlet for his excess energy,
persists. The truth of the
matter is, yes Virginia, there
are dogs who tend to excel in
No matter what the distractions may be, in addition, we'll enrich
in a safe and supervised environment.
obedience training. Studies
If you haven't experienced the miracles of Fast Track, email
done by scientists, vets, dog
judges, trainers and
us for details at: [email protected]
competitive dog obedience
You can also book your Fast Track quickly and easily with
rankings tend to identify
border collies, golden
the PetPartner app. All you need to do is download on your phone,
retrievers and poodles (plus a
few dozen others) as “highly
create an account and look for Kathy Santo Dog Training. It's easy, free, and works for Android and Apple!
trainable”, while afghan
hounds, beagles and Scottish
terriers (plus a few dozen
more) as “less trainable”. In a
nutshell, it seems that
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
herding, sporting and working
dogs rank higher in trainability
than terriers and hounds. However, I’m not a believer
that the ratings are a gauge of
a breeds’ intelligence – I think
it’s more a testament to their
personalities. Some breeds
are more distractible than
others, and some are
genetically pre­disposed to
Body Language Workshop Saturday June 11th: 3pm ­ 4pm For humans to effectively communicate, we've devised an immense
vocabulary, but dogs are limited to "words" formed by their body
parts. Because of this, the dog must re­use "words" and depend on
put more of a premium on
context and combination to form
what they want to do (follow a
scent), than what you want
his "sentence". Understanding
them to do (walk in the
direction of your house, not
the woods!). For the most part,
what your dog is saying is
extremely important to prevent
bites, fights, and
I’ve always believed that in
miscommunication between dogs
dogs, a high IQ isn’t the prize. Willingness is. It’s also worth
and humans, and dogs and dogs.
noting that in some ways,
“genius” dogs can be more
difficult for novice dog owners,
simply because they can think
Join us for this valuable workshop
to get a better insight into your dog's language. People only,
please. RSVP @ [email protected]
up creative, alternative
solutions for their own
problems. The owner who
refuses to let his dog
overcome boredom by
digging holes in the yard may
find new patio furniture
chewed to bits. Those brilliant
Canine Gym Saturday June 11th: 4:30pm ­ 5:30pm Canine Gym is more than a workout
dogs get a reputation for
being bad, or stupid, but
routine or an obedience class. they’re really under­enriched,
The combination of physical and
and are using their
intelligence to find a solution
to meet their needs. My best
It’s Fun. Dog. Fitness. mental exercise is absolutely critical to
a well­balanced dog. advice is to do your
homework and find a breed of
We've known dogs that have been on a two to three mile run who
dog that you completely
arrive home still bored and destructive. We also know dogs that get
adore, and then find a
breeder, shelter or rescue
obedience training daily, but they don’t get the exercise they
group that can help you locate
a dog that is both loveable
and willing!
.
need. The combination of both ­ brain and body exercise ­ is what
will help you have a well­balanced relationship with your dog. See
what a strong bond, healthy body and focused mind can do for your
dog. Registration: [email protected]
MABEL
Our friendly student portal! Our customized system is the easy way to keep track of and pay
for classes and playcare!
My dog is easily distracted
during mealtimes. He’ll take a
Once you log into the system, you'll be able to keep track of
few pieces of food, then
all of your activity at the school: class packages, playcare
wander away until we call him
back and ask him to eat some
more. Adding treats helps,
packages and private lessons. That way, you can check your
but only if we all stand there
next to him and praise him
while he’s eating. The vet
says he’s perfectly healthy, so
what should we do?
For starters, when everyone
gathers around a dog to
watch him eat, you’re
inadvertently playing the role
of the submissive pack
members, awaiting a scrap of
food from the leader. That’s a
great way to create a false
sense of leadership – for your
dog! Instead, when it’s time to
eat, put him in his crate or a
small, confined area. Keeping him away from
potential distractions will help
him focus on his meal. In
addition, set a 20­min timer
(small breeds are exempt due
to hypoglycemic issues) and
pick up what’s not been eaten
in that time period. When the
next meal rolls around, your
dog should have an
increased interest in his food.
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account and pay online!
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please contact Nancy at
[email protected]
We’re managing 3 pages and offering answers to your questions, but we’re also encouraging you to
post pictures, share triumphs and challenges and to put together playdates for your puppies/dogs with
like­minded people. We have a page for Puppies: https://www.facebook.com/groups/209899329358811/ A page for Beginners: https://www.facebook.com/groups/450152365182803/ A page for Field Trips: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1713496872256557/ Copyright © 2016 Kathy Santo's Dog Training, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is:
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