July was a hot one this year, and so far August seems a little more tame, with lots of sunshine and mild temps. I am lucky to have a lovely new batch of puppies in my AKC STAR Puppy class this summer.
Terra Earned Her NW1 Title! Aiming for NW2 in October!
Rally Freestyle Elements Northeast Regional Video Event
Congrats to everyone who entered into the RFE Northeast Regional 1 2015 Musical Freestyle video event. I see LOTS of Qs on the scoresheet, and some very high scores! Wohoo!!
Here is mine and Terra's Advanced division entry:
I'm very pleased with our 94/100, a 2nd place in our division, and our first Q toward our title in Advanced division!!
Looking forward to the Newtown live event in October!
I will be teaching a Rally Freestyle class at PCOTC in White Plains in July. More info here: www.teachrover.com
May-June AKC STAR Puppy Class: Socialization Begins!
The puppies in my spring puppy class are very lucky to have such dedicated and hard-working owners! They are all getting right to work on their socialization projects. Socialization is to make sure that a puppy's first impressions of the world are positive and not stressful. This creates a confident and relaxed adult dog, that can adapt easily to new situations with some human guidance.
Terra's new musical freestyle routine "Flying Home"
Terra and I have moved on up to the Premier Freestyle division with the Musical Dog Sport Association and the Advanced Freestyle division with Rally Freestyle Elements. This means our routines are longer (3 minutes or more!), have more requirements, and must be done with precision heeling and minimal overt signals. We are really enjoying the challenge and love the training time we get together. Here is our first Premier level routine for MDSA. Hope you enjoy it!
AKC STAR Puppy Class March 2015
We have LOTS of fun puppies in class this March! Let the socialization contest begin!! Prizes will be awarded for the puppy in the most unique situation, and for the puppy photographed with the most people.
Sally has already gotten right to work on her socialization project! She rode in a translucent elevator to visit people in the Apple Store, encountered new dogs, sounds and people on the streets of the city, and even went to a dog show!
Dot and her littermate Jester made new friends at martial arts class, a canine playdate, and a visit to Pet Pantry!
Jackson and Uma and Sally are joining in the fun with photos of visits to the beach, the pet store, and exploring the city!
Jackson explored a new house that included a harp, a fireplace, lots of gardening adventures and even a dock and lake!!
Sally met a horse and a policeman. Una rode on a sailboat! Teddy made new friends at the dog beach and at a walk-a-thon event! Boodle met over 40 different people!!
Watch our new YouTube Trailer!
Rally FrEe Workshop March 15th, 1:30-4pm
Learn Rally Freestyle Elements with Jenn Michaelis at PCOTC!
• Do you enjoy music and teaching your dog tricks and novel behaviors?
• Do you strive for precision in obedience skills?
• Do you want to strengthen the working relationship between you and your dog?
• Are you looking for an enjoyable and supportive competitor experience?
Then come try Rally-FrEe! It is a unique sport combining trick behaviors of Canine Musical Freestyle with the format of Rally-Obedience. It emphasizes the precise execution of fun- damental freestyle and obedience skills while encouraging creative and novel behaviors on a Rally-Obedience style course.
The workshop will introduce the new signs in Rally FrEe, show attendees how to train and execute them, and practice them within real RallyFree courses. Mechanics of competition will be discussed, as well as how to turn these skills into a musical freestyle routine.
Prerequisites: Attendees should have a basic understanding of how to follow a rally course. Their dog should have a basic understanding of heel or walking with attention.
REGISTER ONLINE
Maximum 12 working spots $45, auditing spots $20
To register online, go to www.pcotc.org/calendar find the Jenn Michaelis seminars by date, and click the registration link.
If you cannot register online, or need help with registration, please contact dog.class.register@gmail.com
For seminar information, contact janewheeler@optimum.net
Seminars to be held at PCOTC (rear/ground floor)
220 Ferris Avenue, White Plains, NY • www.pcotc.org • 914.422.DOGS
Super Socialization Workshop! March 15th, 10am-12pm
Prepare your puppy to meet all varieties of people and dogs, get used to all the sights and sounds of life, including body handling, safe obstacles, and new environments. Handlers will learn to identify appropriate play skills, calm an excited puppy, and make vet and groomer visits easy and stress free. For any puppy of any size, under 18 weeks.
REGISTER ONLINE
Each seminar: Maximum 12 working spots $45, auditing spots $20
To register online, go to www.pcotc.org/calendar, find the
Jenn Michaelis seminars by date, and click the registration link.
If you cannot register online, or need help with registration, please contact dog.class.register@gmail.com
For seminar information, contact janewheeler@optimum.net
Seminars to be held at PCOTC (rear/ground floor)
220 Ferris Avenue, White Plains, NY • www.pcotc.org • 914.422.DOGS
AKC STAR Puppy Class 2015
THE FIRST PUPPY CLASS OF 2015 IS WELL ON THEIR WAY TO GETTING SOCIALIZED AND LEARNING GOOD MANNERS!
Frito and Khalessi met many new people, Roxy had outings to make new friends at Home Depot and Petsmart, and Troika played on a playground!
