nosework is not consequetive (miss 7/29) and adding a class for beginning tarzana

The Puppy Party day is changing to Saturdays instead!  The puppy party now scheduled for Sunday, 6/3, is now Saturday 6/2 at 3:30pm instead of 2pm (in case of heat)… for pups 6 months, and under, (the young “softer” players)!  So now we are able to do an “Older” puppy party on Saturday, 6/2 for pups 6 months and over (the older “rougher” players) at 4:30pm!  Each party will be 45 minutes and requires and invitation, so email soon to receive one to k9frend@earthlink.net.  Play is completely supervised and inappropriate play will not be tolerated!

INTRO TO K9 NOSEWORK IS HAPPENING in Burbank for beginners ON JUNE 24^th for 6  classes... BUT THEY ARE NOT CONSECUTIVE as previously stated.  the first 5 are consecutive and then we are off on 7/29 due to a Nosework trial, then back for class 6 on 8/5. I only have a few spaces left so please let me know if you will attend ASAP!  All you need to do is fill out a registration and mail it in, or send in a PayPal registration.  If you are already on the list for next available class, please send me an email and verify that you still want to attend.  All dogs must be crated between turns at class, so you must bring a crate to participate.  The dogs in this class do not socialize so it is not necessary to have a dog friendly dog, but the dog must be people friendly and in your control to and from the carJ  UNLOAD YOUR CRATE AND EQUIPMENT FIRST AND AWAIT INSTRUCTION BEFORE UNLOADING YOUR DOG(S).  MAKE SURE TO BE THERE A BIT EARLY FOR THE FIRST CLASS TO TURN IN PAPERWORK!

NEW CLASSES STARTING and still space available:

To register go to www.mybestfriendobedience.com

June 2^nd Saturday at Tarzana Park

Advanced group… 8:30am

          Beginning……. 9:45
 full but we may add an 8:30 class

Intermediate…… 11am

June 6^th at Wednesday Northridge park

Intermediate ….. 6:20

Beginning …… 7:30

June 18^th Monday  at Jesse Owens Mini Park

Beginning …… 9:30 am

Intermediate …… 10:30am

This class is in danger of postponement due to lack of interest (I figured there would be a lot of kids wanting to do this class due to summer break)! let us know if you intend on joining this group and we may keep it goingJ

July 8th Sunday at Colorwest Printing in Burbank

Beginning ….. 9am

Intermediate…10:15am

Our AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) and S.T.A.R. Puppy test date has been changed to 7/29/12 at Tarzana Park … anyone can test! Testing is free for our Intermediate course graduates!  The original date was 6/24 but  there is a seminar that weekend I need to attend and I cannot do bothL

Any changes further changes and more details will be POSTED AT www.mybestfriendobedience.com and on the www.akc.org .  make sure to stay tuned!

The A.K.C. Rally obedience classes will be suspended for the summer!    Current student will be provided opportunities to continue with Jody at her new location!  We will contact you separately if you are one of her current students.  Jody has taken a position with Pet Orphans of Southern California, congratulations Jody!  She will be adjusting to a very busy schedule in July and August.  We will be working together with Jody and Pet Orphans to provide you the wonderful training to which you have become accustomed!

Accepting registrations NOW for all classes at www.mybestfriendobedience.com  just click preregister for details.

It is looking like my “summer camp for kids and dogs” adventure may need to wait until next summer so I can plan better but please keep this in mind for next year and I promise to have the curriculum developed and permits needed by then!  The SPCA in Long Beach has a program for those who don’t mind the travel.

REMEMBER WE DO BOARDING FOR OUR STUDENTS!  If your dog has trained with us, and is dog and people/kid friendly, we are happy to discuss boarding options with you.  Evaluations are always free!  If your dog is not “dog, people, or kid friendly,” or just needs some training, we are happy to discuss board and train options while you travel!

Thank you for receiving this e-mailing!  You and your dog are the most important thing to us!  Our trainers are all eager and willing to help you, and if they don’t know an answer they will find out!  I want to take this opportunity to thank you for being a part of my life and that of My Best Friend Obedience!  Our goal is to help you in any way we can, and while we do charge for our services, we are here for you!  If you don’t get me in the office, try my cell.  I don’t usually charge for phone help and am here to help with answers to your dog training/behavior questions!  There is no such thing as a stupid question… if you just need a shoulder to lean on with dog issues, or a referral, we are here.  Our sincere goal is to help with the issues you have with your dog, and you can count on honest and straight forward information!  When we can’t help we will get you a trainer who can!

ONE OF YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS IS HELPING IN THE OFFICE, SO IF I APPEAR TO BE MORE ORGANIZED IT IS NOT MY FAULT;-)  I AM THE NEW BOOKKEEPER SO IF THE BOOKKEEPING IS WORSE… IT IS MY FAULT;-)

THANKS FOR CONTINUING TO RECEIVE THIS EMAIL…  JUST REPLY TO OPT OUT OR FORWARD TO SOMEONE ELSE IN NEED!

Major Brand Pet Foods Recalled Due To Salmonella

May 7, 2012 9:23:00 AMOn May 4, 2012, Diamond Pet Foods expanded a pet food recall due to possible salmonella contamination. More than a dozen people in several states may have been infected due to contact with contaminated pet food. Affected foods include specific lots of dry dog and cat food branded as:

Diamond Pet Food
Kirkland Signature (Costco brand)
Natural Balance
Wellness (WelPet LLC)
Canidae
Apex Pet Foods

These foods were widely distributed in the U.S. and Canada.

You can check your pet food to see if it has been recalled. Affected bags of food have best-before dates between December 9, 2012, and April 7, 2013. Recalled foods include:

· Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul
· Country Value
· Diamond
· Diamond Naturals
· Premium Edge
· Professional
· 4Health
· Taste of the Wild
· Kirkland Signature Super Premium Adult Dog Lamb
· Kirkland Signature Super Premium Adult Dog Chicken
· Kirkland Signature Super Premium Mature Dog Chicken
· Kirkland Signature Super Premium Healthy Weight Dog Formulated with Chicken & Vegetables
· Kirkland Signature Super Premium Maintenance Cat Chicken & Rice Formula
· Kirkland Signature Super Premium Healthy Weight Cat Formula
· Kirkland Signature Nature’s Domain Salmon Meal & Sweet Potato Formula for Dogs
· Wellness Complete Health® Super5Mix® Large Breed Puppy
· Canidae Dog, All Life Stages
· Canidae Dog, Chicken Meal & Rice
· Canidae Dog, Lamb Meal & Rice
· Canidae Dog, Platinum
· Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog
· Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog
· Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison Dog
· Natural Balance Vegetarian Dog
· Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog Large Breed Bites
· Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog Small Breed Bites

Salmonella is a bacterial infection that can affect both animals and humans. Symptoms may include decreased appetite, diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Pets and people who carry the disease can infect others, so if you or your pet are experiencing symptoms and you have purchased and used the affected dog food, take all due precaution and see a doctor and/or veterinarian. You can prevent spread of the disease by washing your hands thoroughly and following physician instructions.

If you have purchased one of the recalled pet foods, you should immediately stop feeding it to your animals, and contact the place you purchased the pet food from - refunds may be available. For complete information, visit the Diamond Pet Foods recall page, the Costco pet product recall pages, the Natural Balance recall page, the Wellness recall page, the Canidae recall page, or the FDA's recall page, which has information on multiple brands in the Animal Health section. The CDC also has information on documented salmonella contamination.

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Karen Reardon Taylor, CPDT-KA

Owner, Trainer and Behavior Counselor

Professional Charter Member or the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and  American Humane Association

AKC CGC and S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator

member Valley Hills Obedience Club

www.mybestfriendobedience.com

Reseda, CA

818 996 3647 or 866 996 3647

cell 818 720 3647

fax 818 996 0422