Collins Canine Newsletter
January 2007

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

New! Need group classes AND private training? Collins Canine now gives a discount if you purchase a group class and two or more private sessions. Contact us for more info!

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

A fetching finish for a 2-year mystery
By Charles Sheehan
Tribune staff reporter
Published December 15, 2006
Alice Baines could not find him on the block. She could not find him near the dock. She could not find him here nor there. She could not find him anywhere.
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Donations end up in D.C. instead of Michigan City shelter
Associated Press
Published December 29, 2006, 10:42 AM CST
A barcode error on envelopes caused holiday donations to be sent to Washington, D.C., instead of a local humane society, officials said.
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Training Advice Articles

Suddenly Housebreaking Accidents Again?
Question: Lately my adult dog (3 years old) has been having accidents in the house. What is going on?
Click here for the answer!

Upcoming Events

Pet First Aid and CPR Class
Chicago's Anti-Cruelty Society will be offering a Pet First Aid and CPR Class on Saturday, February 24th from 9am to 1pm at their facility at 157 West Grand in Chicago. The class is free but you must register ahead of time at click here.

Wine Tasting Benefit
Red Door Animal Shelter will sponser a wine tasting on Thursday, January 25th at 7pm. Fine Wine Brokers will host the event at 4621 North Lincoln in Chicago. The cost is $35. To find out more check out www.RedDoorShelter.org

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