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Saturday training

k9basics — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:54:00 +0000

We mixxed things up today with our 2 classes. We worked the dogs with their usual training and then set up obstacles, place board, A frame etc. and timed each dog going through each piece using heel, place, sit and down. Then we timed each dog and the handlers had fun and the dogs got prizes.

Group Training Thursday 6/10

k9basics — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:34:26 +0000

Small but fun Group Class tonight! We had 6 people and 8 dogs (including my 2).

Tonight we worked mostly on Distance. It’s very import for the dogs to be able to work away from their owners. It’s builds up their confidence and the confidence of the owners! Once they get the confidence to stand and be independent on their own, there’s no telling how far they can go.

So there we are, all the dogs are sitting in a line, all by themselves and the their owners are 20-30 yards away!! Then one by one, we call the dogs back to us BUT, before they make it all way back to their mommy or daddy, we ask them sit when they are only about 1/2 way there…. and they stop, and then sit!! Some still needed a hand, but they are all improving so much.

We rounded out the night with a little walk practicing heel. They all did really great with heel. So nice to see everyone taking a nice calm walk. No leashes. All dogs walking nicely right next to their owners…. so nice!!!

I leave with smile every night when I look back and see how far they have all come

Making a difference in a dog’s life

k9basics — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:01:04 +0000

Lucky is a mixxed breed dog that came into our program frightened, unsocial, skiddish and very leash reactive. He goes home in a couple days off leash, happy, playful, confident and focused. The easy dogs are easy to train, the tough problem dogs make it all worthwhile.

K9 Basics Event

k9basics — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:37:59 +0000

COME OUT AND VISIT K9 BASICS!!

Trainers will be out there with their dogs! Come and see us!!!

MARLTON SOFTBALL’S 3^RD ANNUAL CUP DAY

Sponsored by Marlton Business Association

Saturday June 5, 2010 at Memorial Field

8:30am – 4:00pm

Join us for a fun filled day of softball and Community Awareness!

Food, drinks, and Ice Cream for sale through the Malrton Tavern

Shop featuring the Marlton Business Association’s Members

Moon Bounces and Rock Climbing Wall for Kids

Bat for Hits Contest

50/50 Raffle

Donations will be collected for our soldiers!

What Time and Proper Training Will Do

k9basics — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:43:47 +0000

It’s amazing how much you can learn from a dog. Almost every dog that comes in you learn something new. The latest one is Lucky. Lucky was dropped off for the board and train program. I knew that he was going to take a little longer than the average dog. He was extremely nervous and pretty much fearful of his own shadow. He looked like a deer in headlights all the time. His reaction was to always run away when he was scared. The problem was he was on a leash. So he would try to run but hit the end of the line then begin to freak out, crying, and biting the leash.

The first few days he didn’t have much obedience work it was mostly behavioral. I needed him to just relax. It seemed so simple in my eyes but in his it was the end of the world. It has taken about a week now and he is already a different dog. He still has a long way to go but I’m extremely happy with his progress. His obedience is finally starting to come along. At times you can see how proud he is of himself as he sits on a place board with a big smile on his face! When he has his moments of freaking out on the leash I take that as me pushing him too hard too fast.

I thought that I had patience when it came to working with the dogs. Lucky has opened my eyes even more. There is no such thing as “taking too long” when it comes to dogs. Each dog is different and unique. I’m so glad that Lucky found his way to K9 Basics Dog Training. He has made a forever place in my heart!

Dog Training in South Jersey

k9basics — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:36:29 +0000

Buddy is one of our board and trains that just went home. He was put into the board and train program after mom and dad struggled with him in group class. Buddy would excessively bark and go after other dogs. Once we took mom and dad out of the picture we saw a change in some of his behaviors. Some of the problems we were still having and the most important one the parents wanted to get rid of…..excessive barking. After changing a few things Buddy became a different dog.

Increased food
Treadmill daily
LOTS of proper training
LOTS of Socialization with other dogs

The difference in him is amazing. Even our group clients noticed the difference in him. One of his last days with us he was socializing with our pack and one of our other board and trains (that he tried attacking when he first arrived). He did excellent, actually tried playing with a few dogs as well. It’s amazing how a few simple things can change a dog’s life!

EMERGENCY CONTACTS FOR MY PETS

k9basics — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:16:16 +0000

SINCE EMERGENCIES WITH YOUR PETS SEEMINGLY OCCUR AFTER HOURS, DURING WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS WHEN YOUR REGULAR VETERINARIAN IS NOT AVAILABLE……

FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND, WE HAVE PUT TOGETHER A LIST OF EMERGENCY FACILITIES & PHONE NUMBERS KNOWN TO US “JUST IN CASE” YOU NEED THEM. PLEASE PRINT & ATTACH THIS INFORMATION TO YOUR FAMILY’S (HUMAN) EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST, SO IT IS READILY AVAILABLE FOR YOU TO HELP YOUR PET.

KEEP A LIST AND BE PREPARED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION DURING AN EMERGENCY;

-TYPE OF ANIMAL

-BREED, AGE, M/F ?

-LAST KNOWN OR APPROXIMATE WEIGHT

-SPAYED / NEUTERED ?

-VACCINATIONS UP TO DATE ?

-CURRENT OR PRIOR MEDICAL HISTORY

-KNOWN ALLERGIES

-CURRENT MEDICATIONS

-CURRENT VETERINARIAN

EMERGENCY CONTACTS FOR MY PETS

ASPCA ANIMAL POISON CONTROL ……………..…………………. 888-426-4435

(THIS IS A TOLL FREE NUMBER; A

NOMINAL SERVICE FEE WILL BE

APPLIED TO YOUR CREDIT CARD)

REGIONAL VETERINARY EMERGENCY SERVICE……………….856-728-1400

(NEWLY OPENED 24/7/365 EMERGENCY

VETERINARY CARE HOSPITAL)

4250 BLACK HORSE PIKE, RTE 42

TURNERSVILLE, NJ 08012

WWW.REGIONALVES.COM

UNIVERSITY OF PENN – RYAN VETERINARY HOSPITAL……….215-746-8911

(24/7/365 EMERGENCY VETERINARY SERVICE)

39^TH & SPRUCE ST.

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

ANIMAL EMERGENCY SERVICE OF SOUTH JERSEY……..………856-727-1332 (or) 856-234-0122

(LOCATED WITHIN MT. LAUREL ANIMAL HOSPITAL)

HOURS OF OPERATION M-F 8PM THRU 8AM THE FOLLOWING MORNING

WEEKENDS: SATURDAY 12PM THRU 8AM MONDAY

220 MOORESTOWN-MT. LAUREL RD

MT. LAUREL, NJ 08054

RETRIEVE WORKSHOP

k9basics — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:32:20 +0000

RETRIEVE WORKSHOP

JANUARY 18TH 4PM-7PM

JANUARY 19TH 9AM-4PM

JANUARY 20TH 9AM-4PM

K9 BASICS DOG TRAINING IS HOSTING A RETRIEVE WORKSHOP JANUARY 18TH, 19TH, & 20TH AT OUR TRAINING FACILITY IN MARLTON, WITH ROBIN MACFARLANE; OWNER AND TRAINING DIRECTOR OF THAT’S MY DOG ! INC. IN HAZEL GREEN, WISCONSIN. ROBIN IS ONE OF THE LEADING TRAINERS IN THE REMOTE COLLAR INDUSTRY AND HAS TRAINED DOGS AS WELL AS TRAINERS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AS FAR AS SINGAPORE AND IRELAND!!

WHAT IS A RETRIEVE WORKSHOP???

“THE RETRIEVE WORKSHOP IS A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP THAT TAKES PARTICIPANTS THROUGH THE VARIOUS PHASES OF BUILDING A SOLID TRAINED RETRIEVE. CONCEPTS OF HOLDING, REACHING, CARRYING, PICKING UP OFF THE GROUND AND DIRECTIONAL WORK ARE COVERED.”

THE COST IS $300.00 PER DOG/HANDLER; THIS IS AN ADVANCED AND INTENSE WORKSHOP, SO SEATS ARE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 12 DOG/HANDLER GROUPS THAT QUALIFY. PLEASE CONTACT US AT 866-592-2742 TO SEE IF YOU MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RETRIEVE WORKSHOP NO LATER THAN JANUARY 10TH.

JOIN US WITH YOUR DOG ON JANUARY 18TH FROM 4PM-7PM FOR A FREE DEMONSTRATION ON THE RETRIEVE WORKSHOP!! THIS WILL GIVE YOU THE OPPURTUNITY TO MEET ROBN MACFARLANE AND ASK HER SOME BASICS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE WORKSHOP. THIS IS A VERY INFORMAL EVENT THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO “SEE & EXPERIENCE” WHAT THE RETRIEVE WORKSHOP IS ALL ABOUT! PLEASE RSVP FOR THIS EVENT BY JANUARY 10TH!!!

k9basics — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 03:30:48 +0000

Happy Holidays everyone! Yesterday was picture day with Santa at k9 basics dog training. I can’ t wait to see how my picture came out. My mom did not want to be in the picture with me but some of the other trainers sat with their dogs and Santa. Some of my friends even had their entire family in the picture and are going to use the pictures as Christmas cards! Even though we spend lots of time training (me and all the other dogs) there is always something fun in the works at k9 basics. We are also collecting stuff for the shelter pets-so if you can please bring us your donations of dog food, blankets, toys, paper towels or anything else that will make the holidays a little more comfortable for my homeless friends. Thanks!

Duke’s First Video

k9basics — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:36:47 +0000

Diego dropped Duke off at K9 Basics on Monday. When he first came Duke was afraid of everything and averyone. Duke is coming out of his shell. He still has more commands to learn but I think he is going to pick them up quickly.