OBEDIENCE CLASSES

IT’S TIME FOR DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES TO START ONCE AGAIN!

Starting on March 25, 2012 through April 29, 2012 on Sunday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Joe Gauthier, former K-9 handler for the City of Cut Bank, and Tina Gauthier will be holding weekly Obedience Lesson on the south side of A. J. Park by the tennis courts on the northwest side of Cut Bank.

If your dog is a little rusty on obedience after long winter of laying by the fire, this is the perfect opportunity to get both of you back into shape. It is Joe's wish that all dog owners and adopters attend the classes. "The dogs learned basic obedience: sit, stay, stand, lay down, heel."

Don’t worry if you miss a class because of seeding or other activities. Joe and Tina retrain the missed class with you, so that you will be right in step with the other class members. Socializing, training, exercising and loving our animals are the most valuable things that we can give our animals. It instills a sense of confidence and self-esteem into a pet, so that the animal will be more personable and secure in their surroundings. If you or your dog need to brush up on training, we will be holding classes again in the fall. The only requirement is your dog, you and time.

The lessons will be free to the public and will be taught through Adult Education classes. Participants will need to have a choker chain collar that is two inches larger than the size of their dog's neck and a four to six foot leash. We hope to see you on Sunday, March 25th.

 
           

Socializing, training, exercising and loving our animals are the most valuable things that we can give our animals. It instills a sense of confidence and self-esteem into a pet, so that the animal will be more personable and secure in their surroundings. If you or your dog need to brush up on training, we will be holding classes again in the spring. Here are some photos of the lessons that were learned last October:

Heeling
   
    
 
 
Sitting
Hurdling over Boards
   
  
 
   
Weaving
 
  
   
Jumping over Hurdles
Jumping on and off Tables
   
 
 
   
Walking on Logs  
   
 
   
 
Take a Walk
 
Stay in shape and explore new surroundings by hitting the sidewalk with your four-legged friend. Just like humans, pets need regular exercise to maintain optimal health. Walking provides health benefits for both you and your dog by strengthening muscles and boosting cardiovascular health. Be sure to consult your doctor and start slowly, especially if you and/or your dog have not been exercising regularly.