Cedar Valley Dog May/June 2013 Issue #3 | Page 2

Editors: Karen Anderson and Paul Keller Mission Statement: To provide a local resource for dogs and their parents. To bring the canine community together and to educate and promote responsible pet ownership. Publisher: Oelwein Publishing A TIPS TO ENSURE PROACTIVE SAFE PLAY S THE WEATHER WARMS UP TO MAKE WAY FOR SPRING, PEOPLE ARE GOING TO BE TAKING THEIR PUPS OUT TO PARKS AND ON PLAY DATES. HERE ARE A POCKET FULL OF TIPS ON HOW TO TELL IF PLAY IS GOING WELL. 1. NECK BITING IN PLAY SHOULD BE DISCOURAGED. THIS IS OFTEN A MILD FORM OF BULLYING. 2. LOTS OF TACKLING SHOULD BE KEPT IN CHECK. BREAK UP PLAY EVERY SO OFTEN AND MAKE SURE THEY ARE BOTH TAKING TURNS. 3. DOGS WHO RUN IN A BOUNCY, ROCKING HORSE MANNER ARE BEING PLAYFUL. THIS IS GOOD BEHAVIOR TO SEE. 4. DOGS WHO SEEM STIFF IN THEIR MOVEMENTS ARE PROBABLY NERVOUS AND NOT GAME FOR PLAY. 5. SQUINTY EYES ARE INVITING AND FRIENDLY. THIS IS A GOOD BEHAVIOR TO SEE. 6. HOWEVER WIDE GLASSY EYES CAN MEAN OVER AROUSAL AND MAY NOT BE A GOOD PLAY MATE. REMEMBER; LIKE A PARENT KEEPING AN EYE ON THEIR TODDLERS AT THE PLAYGROUND, BEING PROACTIVE WHEN YOUR PUPS ARE ON THEIR PLAY DATES CAN ENSURE THAT THEY ARE HAPPY AND SAFE THIS SPRING! C ALENDER OF EVENTS: 1 June 8th Saturday 8:30am (1 hour) Loose Leash Walking Clinic Cost is Free. Donations are accepted for the Cedar Bend Humane Society. 2 August 10th, Saturday 9:00am (4 hours) PetFest at Gateway Park in Cedar Falls Bring the family and even the family pet! All pets must have proof of vaccinations including their rabies. Pets must be friendly towards people and dogs. C OMING DOG CLASSES: 1. June 15th , Saturday 8:30am (50 min.) Puppy Paws around Town. 4 weeks (Intermediate Level) $69.00 2. June 15th , Saturday 10:00am (45 min.) DOGA; Yoga with your dog $69.00 4 weeks 3. July 2nd, Tuesday 6:00pm (50 min.) Pawsitive Rewards Level 1 (basic obd.) $109.00 seven weeks long 4. July 11th, Thursday 7:00pm (50 min.) Hard to Handle Dog Class (aggressive dogs) $109.00 seven weeks long All classes are taught by PetAgreed Dog Trainers: Karen Anderson ABCDT 319-215-3336 Jill Bartels-Lovell PCADT 319-239-5163 Call Today! Reserve your class spot! The back cover is to promote rescue and adoption