Collins Canine Newsletter
November 2006

Hello canine owners!  We wanted to share with you our new classes and seminar, our educational training articles,  and news that might be of interest to you as a dog owner. We know you will find these to be useful! - Lisa

Upcoming Classes

Jumping Seminar – Got a dog that jumps all over people? Click here for more!

Walking Seminar – Is walking your dog a drag? Click here for more!

New Puppy Seminar – Are you really ready to get a dog or do you know someone who is thinking about getting a one? Click here for more!

Puppy Kindergarten – Play and learning for dogs under six months. Click here for more!

Urban Obedience for Adult Dogs – How to make your dog over six months streetwise. Click here for more!

Basic Obedience for Small Breeds – How to communicate with your tiny one. Click here for more!

In The News

Misguided Expert of the Year
By Curtis Pesmen
Esquire.com
October 2006, Volume 146, Issue 4
The Dog Whisperer Should Just Shut Up Read more

ASPCA honors cop for efforts on dog fighting
By Tony C. Yang
Tribune staff reporter
Published November 1, 2006
Chicago Police Sgt. Steven Brownstein will be honored Thursday as the nation's top cop in the battle against dog fighting and animal cruelty by a leading animal welfare group. Read more

Training Advice Articles

My dog won't stop jumping!
Question: I have a seven month old Labrador Retriever that won't stop jumping. We didn't mind so much when he was smaller but now he's going on 60 pounds and really packs a punch. I am also going to visit my family over Thanksgiving so there will be everyone from toddlers to grandparents there. We were planning on bringing him with us but we don't want to risk the bruises and potential broken hips that he could cause. Is there anything we can do in time?? Click here for the answer!

Upcoming Events

PAWS Chicago Annual Fur Ball
PAWS Chicago Fur Ball will take place Saturday, November 18th at 7pm. The gala event will be held at 172 West Adams St. in Chicago. For more information check out PAWS Chicago.

Reindog Parade
The Chicago Botanic Garden takes a bow (wow) for 2006 with the fourth annual Reindog Parade on Saturday, December 2. For four very special hours only, dogs are allowed in the Garden. For more information click here.

Tell the world about your dog trainer!

Did you have a hard time figuring out what dog trainer to go to? Do you wish that someone you trust could have told you about Collins Canine so you could have started enjoying training your dog long ago? Let your vet, groomer, breeder or rescue group know so they can pass on the information! Simply drop them a note or check back here for a downloadable form to print out and send yourself!

Looking for other places to help people find out more about Collins Canine? Here are some other web sites that people use to find our services:
Craig's List
Angie's List