Join us for the "Happy Tails" Canine Education Series!

• Where: The pavilion on the Large Dog Side of the Dog Park
• When: 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. each Sunday afternoon (weather permitting) beginning in mid-March through mid-May
• Price: Free!
• SPECIAL THANKS to Dr. Julaine Hunter, Lazy Paw Animal Hospital and Seth Botts, Owner/Head Trainer, K-9 Achievers Dog Training for volunteering their time and expertise for these sessions! :)

Session1 – Sunday, March17th
TOPIC: General Dog Park Protocol

• the rules and why they are important;
• maintaining control/awareness of your dog as it interacts with other dogs/people;
• appropriate behavior for children;
• what to do if your dog gets attacked and/or you get bitten;
• socializing your dog at the dog park; and,
• how to introduce your dog to other dogs.

Session 2 – Sunday, March 24th
TOPIC: Understanding Dog Behavior

• reading dog body language – aggressive vs. nervous vs. dominant vs. submissive;
• what’s the difference between aggression and play, and where to draw the line; and,
• is the dog park "right" for your dog?

Session 3 – Sunday, April 7th
TOPIC: Importance of Teaching Basic Obedience

• basic behavioral training - positive reinforcement;
• breaking bad habits, i.e. jumping up on guests, barking, tugging on leash, potty training; and,
• teaching your dog fun tricks that are simple to learn.

Session 4 – Sunday, April 14th
TOPIC: Socializing Your Dog

• how to socialize your dog; and,
• the importance of socialization for puppies as well as older dogs.

Session 5 – Sunday, April 21st
TOPIC: Dog Care 101

• proper feeding/weight management
• benefits of spaying /neutering your dog
• vet check-ups - vaccines and the diseases they prevent
• heartworms and preventatives
• intestinal parasites and zoonotic diseases
• over-the-counter medications: which are helpful and which are harmful to dogs
• importance of microchipping your dog

Session 6 – Sunday, April 28th
TOPIC: Dogs & Puppies

• what every human child should know about them

Session 7 – Sunday, May 5th
TOPIC: How to Adopt a Dog

• important considerations
• the difference between a puppy mill & a responsible breeder