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October Newsletter!
Welcome to Quinte Canine's 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, Workshops, Upcoming Community Events, Student Brags, Super Sniffer Success & More!
Letter from the Editor
Dear friends,
So i guess we are all well into fall by now and starting to turn our heaters on occasionally. Along with back to school time it is also a really good idea to get our planning back in order. With the cold winter on its way, it is a great time of year to also go over your homes emergency plan including your dogs emergency kit. Every home should have one in case of emergency, snow storms or evacuation to include photocopies of all of you dogs important paper work, extra water bottles, 5 days of dog food (ensure to use it up every 6 months and put fresh food into the kit), and there is so much more to add! Its better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it! With the fall back to school rush you can also see by the classes below we are in full swing! So most classes for the remainder of 2019 have filled. No new classes will begin before January 2020 so the classes below we expect to fill quickly. Planning ahead is key and it is a great time of year to buy holiday gifts including Quinte Canine gift certificates for your friends and family! Amounts can be purchased or classes themselves can be purchased. Gift certificates are customized and can be mailed out to the giver or directly to the receiver! Hey, why not buy a class for your dog for their holiday gift, you will get many slobbery kisses in return. The January classes will be available in the November 1 newsletter so stay tuned!
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
For puppies under 5 months of age who have received at least their first set of vaccinations. $100+HST
Belleville - 7:00pm - Monday October 28, 2019 (Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 & Dec 2)
Basic Obedience
For dogs over 5 month of age who are up-to-date on vaccinations and are dog and people friendly. $120+HST.
Trenton - 4:30pm - Tuesday October 15, 2019 (Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12 & 19)
Please note that October 15th 4:30pm will be our last available Basic Obedience class for 2019. January 2020 classes will be available in the November 1 newsletter.
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 or Canadian Kennel Club trials. This is a great class for dogs of all ages, breeds, special needs and personalities and helps to provide great mental stimulation! $120+HST
Trenton - 5:45pm - Tuesday October 15, 2019 (Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12 & 19)
Basic Scent Detection - Level 2
For any dog who has completed Basic Scent Detection Level 1! $120+HST.
Belleville - 8:15pm - Monday October 28, 2019 (Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 & Dec 2)
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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Wiggle Waggle Walkathon for the Quinte Humane Society!
Thanks to this amazing community the event raised almost $25,000 to help homeless pets in our community! We had vendors, the walk with obstacles, music, paw print painting (which was a very fun new addition this year) and more! Thank you to everyone who paw print painted with us, it was a blast! Thank you so much Quinte!
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October Super Sniffer Success!
 Quinte Canine Student Titles, Extra Q's and Special Awards
WOWZA!!!!
Jessie & Marylyn - SD-MACH (Scent Detection Master Champion Title) - Excellent Interior - Kingston Trial / Advanced Exterior, 1st Place Working Exterior, Aerial Qualified, Distance Qualified, Team Qualified - Quinte Canine Trial
Ben & Laurie - SD-CH (Scent Detection Champion Title) SD-GA (Scent Detection Games Aerial title) - SD-GD (Scent Detection Games Distance Title) - Excellent Interior - Kingston Trial / SD-E (Scent Detection Excellent Title) - Excellent Interior, Aerial Qualified, Distance Qualified - Quinte Canine Trial
Chaz & Laurie - SD-A (Scent Detection Advanced Title) - Advanced Container, Advanced Interior - Quinte Canine Trial
Oliver & Bonnie - SD-GD (Scent Detection Games Distance Title) - Excellent Container, 1st Place Excellent Container Amateur - Kingston Trial / SD-GA (Scent Detection Games Distance Title), Advanced Container, Advanced Interior, Excellent Container, Aerial Qualified, S=Distance Qualified, Speed Qualified, Team Qualified - Quinte Canine Trial
Kaine & Danielle - SD-S-SP (Scent Detection Started Special Title) & SD-A-SP (Scent Detection Advanced Special Title) - Started Container, Started Interior, Started Exterior, Advanced Container, Advanced Interior, Advanced Exterior, 1st Place Amateur Interior, 1st Place Amateur Exterior, 1st Place Overall Amateur Advanced Team, Judge's Choice Advanced - Quinte Canine Trial
Daegan & Bruce - SD-S (Scent Detection Started Title) - Started Interior, 1st Place Started Interior Amateur, Advanced Interior, Advanced Exterior - Kingston Trial
Penny & Beth - SD-S-SP (Scent Detection Started Special Title) - Started Container, Started Interior, Started Exterior - Quinte Canine Trial
Willow & Beth - Advanced Container, Advanced Interior, Advanced Exterior - Quinte Canine Trial
Meeka & Carrie - SD-S-SP (Scent Detection Started Special Title) - Started Container, Started Interior, Started Exterior, 1st Place Amateur Container, 1st Place Amateur Interior - Quinte Canine Trial
Samwise & Brenda - Started Container, Started Interior, Advanced Container, Advanced Exterior, 1st Place Working Container, 1st Place Working Interior - Quinte Canine Trial
Janet & Freya - Advanced Exterior & Judge's Choice Advanced - Kingston Trial
Mac & Eden - Started Container, Started Interior, 1st Place Started Container Amateur, Judge's Choice Award Started - Kingston Trial / Started Container, Started Interior - Quinte Canine Trial
Harley & Kate - Started Container, Started Interior - Kingston Trial / Started Container, Started Interior - Quinte Canine Trial
Jazz & Terri - SD-A (Scent Detection Advanced) - Advanced Container, Advanced Interior - Quinte Canine Trial / Advanced Interior - Kingston Trial
Thunder & Tina - Excellent Container - Kingston Trial
Kaylee & Tina - Advanced Container, Advanced Exterior - Kingston Trial / Advanced Container, Advanced Interior, Advanced Exterior, 1st Place Working Interior, 1st Place Overall Working Team, High in Trial - Quinte Canine Trial
Chloe & Kelsi - Advanced Interior - Quinte Canine Trial
Roxy & Kelsi - Excellent Interior, 1st Place Amateur Interior, Distance Qualified - Quinte Canine Trial
Daisy & Glen - Advanced Container, 1st Place Amateur Container - Quinte Canine Trial
Michka & Mary - Advanced Container - Quinte Canine Trial
Matilda & Rose - SD-GD (Scent Detection Games Distance Title) - Distance Qualified, Advanced Interior, Advanced Exterior, Excellent Container, 1st Place Working Container, Distance Qualified - Quinte Canine Trial
Wrangler & Yvonne - SD-GD (Scent Detection Games Distance Title) - Distance Qualified - Quinte Canine Trial
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The Designated Odor Test (DOT) will open for entries on Wednesday September 11th at 9:00am. To complete an entry please visit: https://forms.gle/MkDf2Ft7vCwLe41T8
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SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday December 12th from 6pm-9pm.
This amazing fun-filled night is a great way for the humans to let loose and have some fun. This is a free event but we once again be collecting shelter item donations and having our raffle and draws to support Quinte Humane Society!
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SEEKING: New detection practice locations!
Quinte Canine Scent Detection Students (aka the Super Sniffers) are looking for new and different locations to practice the amazing sport of scent detection! Once students complete classes they are able to join the Super Sniffers (which is a practicing club) and we schedule 3-4 practices per month.
If you have a location (this could be a business, building, home, cottage, etc.) that you would allow our amazing dogs to practice in please let us know by email quintecanine@hotmail.com. It is important for the dogs to get into new locations as often as possible to keep their skills sharp, learn new skills and build confidence.
Practices are normally held on Wednesday (daytime) and Sunday (daytime) but other days can be worked out. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the sport and get a firsthand look at how it all works!
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Why do dogs float in water?
Because they are good buoys!
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Student Brags in September!
Puppy - Daisy, Rosey, Smoke, Blossom, Crosby, Louetta, Atlas & Luna
Basic Scent Detection Level 2 - Rigger, Trilly, Marley & Baron
Intermediate Scent Detection (Now Super Sniffers) - Otis and Meeka
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Community Events
You won't want to miss the fun!
Quinte Humane Societies Bowling for Collars - Rock N Bowl
Friday October 18th - 9:30pm - 1:30am
Just $25 per person and the cost includes bowling, shoe rentals and taxes!
Visit: https://quintehumanesociety.com/bowling-for-collars.php for more information
Quinte Canine's Annual Potluck Holiday Party - SAVE THE DATE
Thursday December 12th! 6:00pm - 9:00pm
More information to follow in future newsletters, stay tuned!
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