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August Newsletter!
Welcome to Quinte Canine's August newsletter. This a great place to be the first to know about upcoming classes, dog events, student brags and get fun and informative training information.
In this issue: Upcoming Classes, OSPCA Chair Award, Call for Volunteers, Student Brags, Upcoming Community Events & More!
Letter from the Editor
Dear friends,
Half over!! Wow this summer is just flying by! With the dog days of summer half over we hope that you are taking the chance to get out as much as the heat will allow with your dogs and enjoy summer festivals, walks on the beach and just a stroll through the woods.
Summer beginning to head into fall also means that it is time to get ready for all the fun that fall brings like Quinte Canine's Fall Scent Detection Trial and the Quinte Humane Societies Wiggle Waggle Walk-A-Thon where you can walk, attend the canine festival or participate in the Quinte Canine Canine Olympics! Be sure to check our Community Events at the bottom of the newsletter to learn more about this fabulous event and how you can get Quinte Canine gift certificates FOR FREE! Continue to keep cool and be cool, wishing you all a safe and happy August!
Your friend,
Yvonne Ferguson, CPDT-KSA, CTDI
Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge & Skills Assessed, Certified Trick Dog Instructor,
Behaviour Consultant - Quinte Canine
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Upcoming Classes!
Since you are one of our lucky newsletter subscribers I am offering you the first opportunity to register for upcoming classes with us! Because classes are limited they can and do fill very quickly. To be fair to all, we cannot hold spaces without completing the registration process. All classes are designed for dog and people friendly dogs who are up-to-date on core and rabies vaccinations.
If you have a dog with special needs please contact us to discuss how we can work with you.
Puppy Class
Save 10% off class when you book a New Puppy Start Up Session. For puppies under 5 months of age who have received their first set of vaccinations. $100 +HST ($113 including HST)
Belleville - 8:15pm - Thursday August 23, 2018 (Aug 23, 30, Sept 6, 20, 27 & Oct 4 - no class Sept 13)
Trenton - 5:45pm - Tuesday September 18, 2018 (Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 23 & 30 - no class Oct 16)
Belleville - 5:45pm - Monday September 24, 2018 (Sept 24, Oct 1, 15, 22, 29 & Nov 5 - no class Oct 8)
Basic Obedience
For dogs over 5 month of age who are up-to-date on vaccinations and are dog and people friendly. $100 +HST ($113 including HST).
Trenton - 4:30pm - Tuesday September 18, 2018 (Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 23 & 30 - no class Oct 16)
Belleville - 7:00pm - Monday September 24, 2018 (Sept 24, Oct 1, 15, 22, 29 & Nov 5 - no class Oct 8)
Belleville - 8:15pm - Monday September 24, 2018 (Sept 24, Oct 1, 15, 22, 29 & Nov 5 - no class Oct 8)
Basic Scent Detection - Level 1
For any dog with a nose! The dogs in this class learn to search and find target scents in hidden locations. Students build confidence to work up to competing with their dog in the Sport Detection Dogs Association trials. This is a great class for dogs of all ages, breeds, special needs and personalities and helps to provide great mental stimulation! $100+HST ($113 including HST).
Trenton - 8:15pm - Tuesday September 18, 2018 (Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 23 & 30 - no class Oct 16)
Basic Scent Detection - Level 2
For any dog who has completed Basic Scent Detection Level 1! $100+HST ($113 including HST).
Belleville - 5:45pm - Thursday August 23, 2018 (Aug 23, 30, Sept 6, 20, 27 & Oct 4 - no class Sept 13)
Intermediate Trick Dog
This class is designed for dogs who have completed our Novice Trick Dog class and/or those who have achieved the Novice Trick Dog Title. Dogs who complete this class are eligible to receive their Intermediate Trick Dog Title (ITD).. $135 +HST ($152.55 including HST) which includes the trick dog title fee.
Trenton - 7:00pm - Tuesday September 18, 2018 (Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 23 & 30 - no class Oct 16)
Registration
To register for any of the above classes visit: https://www.quintecanine.com/registration
Once payment is made and the registration form has been received, we will process your class enrollment and send you an email with all of the details and class handouts.
Previous students: if you have completed a registration form in the past you do not need to complete one again unless your information has changed or this is a new dog. Please just email us to register.
Classes are limited in size to provide dogs and handlers with maximum learning opportunities. Because they are limited they often fill quickly. In the very rare case a class does not fill with the minimum number of participants (50%) we may choose to postpone, reschedule or cancel classes. Should this occur, we will provide the option to participants to apply their class registration fee toward the postponed or rescheduled class, an alternative class or provide a full refund.
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Scent Detection Trial VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Want to learn about detection?
Want to watch scent detection dogs in action?
Want to be a part of a fun, engaging and friendly community?
Then come join our fun!
Quinte Canine is proud to announce that we will be holding another Sporting Detection Dogs Association (SDDA) Trial right here in the Quinte region (Belleville for this one to be exact)!!!!
In order to hold these fun events, we need volunteers. We are looking for anyone that can commit to one or two days to help out. This is also the BEST way to learn about this fun sport, meet the stars of the sport, watch some dogs have a great time and get to meet other students involved! Come be a part of our community!
The trial this fall will be held at 51 Highland Ave Belleville.
We will need volunteers for the following:
Saturday September 8th - 8:00am - approx 5:00pm
Sunday September 9th - 8:00am - approx 5:00pm
(the end time can vary depending on the number of entries received)
If you are able to help please email quintecanine@hotmail.com
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Fun at Mr. Spot Dog Camp 2018!
From July 15-21 this year Yvonne had the pleasure of teaching at Mr Spot Dog Camp at the beautiful St. Lawrence College in Kingston. Oh the amazing fun! Teaching 5-6 classes per day with eager dogs and handlers from all over Ontario and the US (including the amazing Kate and Harley - Quinte Canine students) it was an unmatched expereince we wish everyone could enjoy! Yvonne took along both Meshu and Thunder this year to share in the fun and help out as demonstration dogs. Both preformed with no stage freight and even made some new friends!
Congratulations Thunder!!! At the end of camp he earned his CGN (Canine Good Neighbour) under evaluator Mikki Bradford of Morning Star Academy. Tina (Thunders person) has put some fantastic work into Thunder as he handled like a dream for Yvonne in the test.
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Student Brags in July!
Basic Scent Detection Level 1 - Zuke, Winter, Miley, Dagger & Kyda
Basic Scent Detection Level 2 - Reese, Derby, Skye & Axel
Basic Obedience - Kopper, Molly, Zoe, Ruby & Hazel
Basic Scent Detection Level 1 Private - Moose!
Way to be awesome teams!
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Best of Luck to our friends Meredith and Reese!
Meredith has packed up and moved to Labrador (literally the day after graduating her Basic Scent Detection Level 2)! Meredith is currently finishing up her PhD and received an incredible job offer. Although we will certainly miss her and her amazing SuperSniffer, Reese, a 5 year old Vizsla, we know this is a great opportunity for her! Thank you so much for sharing Reese with us Meredith and all the best for a bright future!
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Community Events
You won't want to miss the fun!
8th Annual Quinte Ride for Paws
Sunday August 26th 2018 at 9:30am
Join Quinte Ride for Paws starting at 9:30am at Centennial Park in Trenton. There will be vendors, a BBQ and some great motorcycles to check out! Click here to learn more about this event in support of local animal charities!
Quinte Humane Societies WIGGLE WAGGLE WALKATHON
Saturday September 15th 2018 at 10:00AM
Tie up those laces and get your pledge sheet ready! Its the Annual Wiggle Waggle Walkathon for the Quinte Humane Society! We are proud to be a part of this fourth annual event on Saturday September 15th 2018 at 10:00 AM at Zwick's Park in Belleville Ontario. The Quinte Canine Canine Olympics will again be set up for some fun, vendors and a new kids zone this year!
There are some great prizes to be won for pledge collectors and great pledge level rewards! Dont't forget, we will be matching the pledge gift cards dollar for dollar with Quinte Canine Gift Certificates for all Quinte Canine students who raise much needed dollars for the shelter!
Visit: https://walk.quintehumanesociety.com/ for more information
Save The Date
Thursday December 13th will be this years Quinte Canine Holiday Potluck. More details in future editions!
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