Hello dog lovers!
Welcome to our new and improved e-newsletter. New features include a Top 5 Training Tip List, links to dog news from around the globe and an interactive “Where’s Fido?” picture contest that you’re sure to adore. As always, we welcome your feedback and ideas and encourage you to let us know how we can further improve our newsletter. Drop me a line at lisa@collinscanine.com.
Happy training!
Lisa Collins, CPDT
Founder and President, Collins Canine, Inc.
In this issue:
Training Top 5
Latest & Greatest from
Collins Canine
Worldwide Barks
Where in Chicago is Fido?
Last, but not least
Training Top 5
Top 5 Tips When Finding a Daycare or Boarding facility
1. Ask vets nearby as they will hear about injury reports and safety concerns regarding facilities in the area.
2. Dogs under six months of age should never be left at a free range facility. In all facilities, dogs should be separated by size and activity level.
3. The staff should allow potential clients to tour the facility. Plan ahead as some locations require appointments or offer tours during designated times only.
4. All dogs need some down time. Free range facilities that encourage dogs to play all day (and night) create a “high play stamina” which leads to inappropriate play behavior when they aren't at day care. The lack of structure also creates a dangerous situation when some dogs become tired, but other dogs aggressively want to play.
5. Trust your instincts. If you don’t feel comfortable with the people or the facility, do not use them.
Latest & Greatest from Collins Canine
• Semi-Private Training is here! Get the personal attention, custom tailored curriculum and the convenience of private training at an affordable group class rate! Our flexible staff can focus the training on practically any issue—from simple play times to reactive dogs! For more information click here.
• Seminars at Animal Medical Center – Lisa Collins, CPDT will host one to two hour afternoon seminars. Future seminar topics include basic puppy concerns, preparing a dog for a baby, reactive dogs and teaching children to safely approach dogs. For more information click here.
• Puppy Parties – enjoy free socialization time for dogs under six months. For more information click here.
Worldwide Barks
Dogs making headlines around the globe!
• Doggie Howser? Woman says dog helped detect her cancer.
• Paula Abdul misses dog, breaks nose.
Where in Chicago is Fido?
Lisa and Bella are pictured at this Chicago location. Do you know where? Send your guess to info@collinscanine.com for a chance to win a Collins Canine logo item!
Last, but not least
Now that the warmth of summer is here, be sure your dog doesn't overheat! To do so, give your dog plenty of water. Try adding a few ice cubes in the water dish for added coolness. And, never leave your dog in a car alone, even just for a few minutes. In the same way that you should take it easy on a hot day, your dog also should keep physical activities to a minimum. This is not something they will do naturally as dogs often continue to play even when they are approaching exhaustion. As a compromise, try to be more active early in the morning or late in the evening. Your pup will thank you for it!
Collins Canine, Inc.
Call: 773.398.8852
E-mail: info@collinscanine.com
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