Lessons Starting New Date: January 9, 2011

http://www.palsandpawsagility.com/pages/field.htm

6932 Morse Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210

6 p.m. Beginner Agility Handlers over 10 years of age, dogs 1 year of age and over. Best if dog knows some commands ( sit, down, loose leash walks) this will make the experience for the handler more pleasurable. 9 week course $90 Avails for up to 10 dogs.

7 p.m. Canine Good Citizen Readiness Course Handlers over 10 years of age, dogs any age. Social skills are learned basic obedience, recalls, sit, stay, focus exercise. In addition a preparation for travel safety, how to have less anxiety at the vet's, and how to teach you dog relaxation exercises. Introduction to some agility obstacles. 9 week course $90. Dogs and Handlers at the end of the 9 weeks will be eligible to register to be tested for their CGC Test.

8 p.m. Ta-tical Agility Open Venue for all Levels

New courses will be featured with challenging skills for all levels. $5 per run proceeds from this class will be donated to K9's for Warriors. Fun of different courses, handling styles, and all to benefit a wonderful organization. 9 weeks of $5 per run, come out and play!

Please e-mail your intent to attend to: trainerpamela@gmail.com field is located on Morse Ave, Orange Park, FL.

Toxins and Pets

Thought: After a walk in the wet weather two friends return home with 4 wet dogs. While the friends are visiting over a cup of hot chocolate, the dogs are playing and drying off in the garage.

Meanwhile, it was time to check on the dogs. It's noticed that there is a piece of chewed plastic, reading the back of it the logo was for de-con mice poison. So an innocent play time turned into an emergency situation. Do not assume that fellow dog owners are aware of poison. A prepared dog owner is a happy dog owner. The manufacturer's 800 number came in very handy, once called, they were prompt to fax to the vet the contents of the poison. No harm done, this story had a happy ending.