OBEDIENCE CLASSES

ATTENTION: Dog Obedience Classes have concluded for 2008. Joe Gauthier, former K-9 handler for the City of Cut Bank, and Tina Gauthier held weekly Obedience Lesson on the south side of A. J. Park by the tennis courts on the northwest side of Cut Bank. We will be having Dog Obedience Classes in April 2009. 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 there.

It was Joe's wish that all adopters and the general public attend the classes. "The dogs learned basic obedience: sit, stay, stand, lay down, heel."

       

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
  
 
Weaving
Hurdling over Boards
 
 
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.