Collins Canine Newsletter
December 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

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!

In The News

When the doghouse looks like a mansion
By Joel Hood
Tribune Newspapers: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Published December 6, 2006
Does Sparky turn up his nose at doggy biscuits?
Read more

In case your dog or cat outlives you: Estate planning for pets
By Cynthia Hubert
New York Times News Service
Published November 24, 2006
Julia Savelle once wondered what might become of her beloved Caly if the cat outlived her.
Read more

Training Advice Articles

Sick of carrying those treats around?
Question: I started doing some training at home using treats but now my dog won't respond unless I have a treat on me. How do I get her to do things without food?? Click here for the answer!

Upcoming Events

Doggie Yoga Class
Lakeshore Athletic Club-Illinois Center will be running a free 45 minute session of stretching and flexibility for you and your pooch. The class will be held at at noon on Saturday, December 16th at 211 N Stetson in Chicago. To register call (312) 616-1087 x280.

Gift wrapping for the animals
Chicago's Anti-Cruelty Society will be offering gift wrapping at various Barnes & Noble stores. Donations will go directly to The Anti-Cruelty Society. To find out more 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