Monday, August 24, 2015

Agility - XDog FUNgility Tunnels & Jumps Drop In Aug 29, 2015 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Agility - XDog FUNgility Tunnels & Jumps Drop In

XDog: Tunnels & Jumps! Looking for something fast and fun? Tunnels and Jumps class is for your dog!This class excludes the slower obstacles like dog walks, teeters and pause boxes... and has ALL the fast stuff! In this class we progressively teach your dog how to watch for your cues as your lead your dog to the right.... to the left.... and beyond.... as they run through jumps, tunnels & hoops!
Great beginners class for learning how to work your dog off leash and around distractions.
This is a beginner's class - you can take this class if you have not done XDog Level 1. No obedience skills required to join. We'll teach you everything you need to know.
Most all dogs will stay on leash or line unless you feel comfortable to take them off. A lot of dog owners who didn't think they could get their dog off leash - do in this class!
Any dog or puppy over 6 months can join, any size and any breed. Everyone is welcome.
Build confidence in both your dog and your handling skills!
The cost of this class is $25 for one single class, and must be prepaid to confirm your reservation.

Good Dog Skills: Crate Training Aug 27, 2015 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Good Dog Skills: Crate Training

Crate training uses the dog's natural instinct to seek a safe den in which to sleep. Teaching your dog to love his crate will make him a more welcome guest when you’re traveling, will give you a safe place to confine him when it’s not safe to be out and about, will give you more options in case of emergencies, and will make him comfortable when he has to spend the day at the vet or the groomer’s.

When you teach your dog to associate pleasant things with his crate, it will become a stress-relieving, go-to safe place. In addition, because the dog's instinct is not to soil his own nest, the crate is a great tool for housebreaking.

Join this class to learn how to help your dog love his crate. This class will focus on teaching the dog to find the crate rewarding, teaching the dog to be quiet when in the crate, teaching the dog to wait in the crate until released and in general, giving the dog one more situation where self-control will result in “what the dog wants!”

The price of this class is $30 for a 60-minute class and must be prepaid to guarantee your reservation. If you have purchased a package of four classes, this will count as one class.

If you want to work on more than one Good Dog Skill, we offer a package of four classes for $100 (a $20 savings), and you may select any four of the eight Good Dog Skills classes listed below. To take advantage of this offer, please call us at 972-436-3400 to purchase your 4-pack as it is not available for purchase online.

Good Dog Skills Classes:

1- Graceful Greetings
2- Polite Walking
3- Come When Called
4- Sit and Down
5- Stay
6- Leave It
7- Crate Training
8- Happy Visits to Groomer and Vet

Good Dog Skills: Stay Aug 26, 2015 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Good Dog Skills: Stay

Stay there. If it’s a simple concept, why does it seem so hard to do? Stays build on your foundation of Sit and Down to contribute to a well-behaved dog. When your dog will hold a position, you can enjoy coffee with friends, watch the kids at the park or catch up on emails.

Join this class to learn how to extend the length of time your dog can hold a stay, expand the distance you can move away from your dog and teach your dog how to hold his position even in the face of some distractions.

The price of this class is $30 for a 60-minute class and must be prepaid to guarantee your reservation. If you have purchased a package of four classes, this will count as one class.

Good Dog Skills Classes:

1- Graceful Greetings
2- Polite Walking
3- Come When Called
4- Sit and Down
5- Stay
6- Leave It
7- Crate Training
8- Happy Visits to Groomer and Vet

Good Dog Skills: Sit and Down Aug 26, 2015 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Good Dog Skills: Sit and Down

Sits and Downs are cornerstones to your dog's good behavior. Because if a dog is sitting or lying down, he’s probably not getting into trouble!

Join this class to focus on teaching your dog to respond quickly to cues to sit and lie down, regardless of where you are, what you’re doing or what distractions are nearby.

The price of this class is $30 for a 60-minute class and must be prepaid to guarantee your reservation. If you have purchased a package of four classes, this will count as one class.

Good Dog Skills Classes:

1- Graceful Greetings
2- Polite Walking
3- Come When Called
4- Sit and Down
5- Stay
6- Leave It
7- Crate Training
8- Happy Visits to Groomer and vet

Barn Hunt Practice Aug 25, 2015 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Barn Hunt Practice

In this class, you will have the opportunity to practice on course with commentary and assistance – work sessions will be customized to meet your team needs and will consist of drills and coursework.• Teach the dogs that there will be more than one rat on course
• Work on your dog’s impulse control and search behaviors
• Practice Team games with your partner
• Get prepared for upcoming trials
Prerequisites: Introduction to Barn Hunt Class (Barn Hunt Drop In - Intro)
The price for this class is $25 for a 60-minute session

Barn Hunt - Intro to Barn Hunt Aug 25, 2015 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Come out and prepare to compete in the great sport of Barn Hunt! Work as a team with your dog and see how much fun your dog has when they figure out this new game!
The price for this class is $25 for a 60-minute session.
Get in some practice time with your dog - work on foundation skills and how to read your dog's indicators.
Sessions will be broken down into rat familiarization, RATI, and a Instinct course. We will cover the basics and talk about the rules and clarifications to the rules that have occurred since the first sanctioned trial.
• Tunnels and climbs - and what is needed for each level
• How the start box affects your dog's time
• What you need to know about the rule clarifications
• How to read your dog's rat indication
• Dos and don'ts about indicating or touching the rat tubes and communicating to the rat wrangler

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Agility - Try It Out Aug 25, 2015 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Agility - Try It Out

Have you ever seen an agility competition on TV and thought "My dog can do that!"

This one time class if for handlers and dogs that wish to try out the fun sport of agility before signing up for a longer class.

Dogs will be introduced to jumps and tunnels as well as beginner obstacles such as planks and wobble boards.

This class is not suitable for reactive/aggressive dogs.

Maximum Enrollment: 10 dogsPre-Requisite: No experience necessary but dogs must be 6 months of age or greater.
Recommended School Supplies: Dogs must be on leash during class with a flat buckle collar or harness (no pinch, prong, or choke chains allowed). You should also bring lots of small treats your dog loves.
The cost of this class is $25 for one 60-minute class.

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Upcoming Dog Friendly Events Paddle Tours – Trinity River Saturday, August 29, 2015 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Paddle Tours – Trinity River

August 29, 2015 by DallasDogLife

Panther Island Pavilion
480 North Taylor St - Fort Worth
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Date/Time
Saturday, August 29, 2015
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location
Panther Island Pavilion
480 North Taylor St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Bring your friends, family, and pups and get a new perspective of the Trinity River on a personally guided tour! Morning tours are offered twice a month from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and moonlight paddles are offered once a month from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. All gear and equipment will be provided – choose from kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and canoes. Tours launch from Backwoods Paddlesports at Panther Island Pavilion.

For More Information:

Event Website	http://www.streamsandvalleys.org/things-to-do/trinity-paddle-tours
Event Info Email	valerie@streamsandvalleys.org
Event Info Phone Number	(817) 926-0006

Upcoming Dog Friendly Events Petco Luau Pool Party Saturday, August 29, 2015 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Petco Luau Pool Party

August 29, 2015 by DallasDogLife

Unleashed by Petco
8180 Park Lane - Dallas
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Saturday, August 29, 2015
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Unleashed by Petco
8180 Park Lane
Dallas, TX 75231
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Summer Fun For Your Pet!! unleashed by Petco is still having fun in the Water this summer with a Luau! A full themed Hawaiian Pool Party!! We will have treats and samples for you and your pet! As well as Refreshments and Popsicles! We would love to have you come splash and have fun with us!

Upcoming Dog Friendly Events Bark in the Park with the Frisco RoughRiders Wednesday, August 26, 2015 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Bark in the Park with the Frisco RoughRiders

August 26, 2015 by DallasDogLife

Dr Pepper Ballpark
7300 Roughriders Trail - Frisco
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Wednesday, August 26, 2015
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Dr Pepper Ballpark
7300 Roughriders Trail
Frisco, TX 75034
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Attention all baseball fans! The Frisco RoughRiders are having a Bark in the Park night with Dallas Dog Life!
Just mention Dallas Dog Life when you order your tickets, and you will get an ALL YOU CAN EAT ticket for only $20!
Includes unlimited hot dogs, brats, chips, peanuts, and Dr. Pepper products from the time the gates open until 90 minutes after the scheduled start time. The first 500 dogs will get a RoughRiders dog bowl!
Tickets are sold on a first come, first serve basis so order today! Please call Monica Mann at 972-334-1938 or email the form below (Click the image to enlarge) to mman@ridersbaseball.com!

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