 Pup 'N Iron Canine Fitness & Learning Center
January 2012 |
Happy New Year!
We at Pup 'N Iron strive to bring the newest, most innovative class offerings, activities and dog training and behavior programming to the Stafford, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania county communities with one goal in mind: enriching the relationship between people and their dogs! Because January is National Train Your Dog Month, we are pleased to start this year by being the first in the area to offer some unique classes and programming just for you!
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 Day School Training Academy
Is your active dog sitting at home idle all day while you're at work? Is he or she in need of training and socialization but your busy schedule precludes you from the ability to attend training classes at night? Now you have the opportunity to unleash your dog's hidden potential with this unique training program. All you need to do is drop your dog off during the day and let our experienced trainers work on basic obedience and manners, behavior problems, or teach him tricks and dog sports ...... the sky's the limit! This is MORE than just doggie daycare. Your dog will learn new things and we'll show you how to keep the momentum going at home with weekly videos and detailed progress reports. Applications being taken now! Click here for an application and more information about our Day School Training Academy!
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Click -A- Trick - Beginning Monday, January 23 at 7:00pm - 
Teaching your dog tricks is a fun way to improve communication and bond with each other. Through clicker training techniques, we'll show participants how to shape behaviors that will eventually become popular tricks such as give paw/wave, roll over, weave, go around, back up, go out, and many more! Before you know it, you'll be a better trainer and your dog will be the envy of all your friends and family! This is a fun class for dogs of all ages .... yes, you can teach an older dog new tricks! Pre-requisite: Basic Obedience
Class Length - 6 weeks (meets 1 hour each week)
Fee: $150
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Nose Games  
- Beginning Monday, January 23 at 8:00pm. Now you can See Spot, Run, Jump, Play, Swim and SNIFF at Pup 'N Iron! This fun, 6 week class uses tried and true scent detection techniques to develop your dog's natural scenting abilities and desire to hunt and "find" his favorite things. Specifically, nose work allows your dog to work independently, thus buidling confidence and stimulating not only his body but his mind and problem solving skills as well.
Pre-requisite:Basic Obedience.
Class size is limited to 8 dogs, so register early!
Class Length: 6 weeks (class meets 1 hour weekly)
Fee: $150
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Treibball (Ball Herding) - Beginning Wednesday, January 25 at 8:00pm. Created in Germany, this new sport is currently sweeping the nation and Pup 'N Iron is bringing it to you!
 You don't have to live on a farm, own sheep, and your dog doesn't even have to be a "herding breed" to learn how to herd! You can use everyday play balls to teach him this fun and relationship building activity! The basics of Trieball includes targeting, teaching directions, teaching the dog to move away and work away from you, bumping an exercise ball with his nose and to bring the balls back to you! The amazing new sport is a GREAT way to improve off leash attention and control while both you and your dog have a blast!
Pre-requisite: Beyond Basic Obedience
Class Length: 6 weeks (classes meet 1 hour weekly)
Fee: $150
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Upcoming Workshops and Special Events
What's My Dog Trying to Say? - Canine Body Language - Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012
10:00am - 11:30am
As humans we expect dogs to communicate in the same way that we do . As a result we often miss importnat cues and insight into what they are trying to tell us. Attend this primer and learn how you can better communicate with your dog. This is a HUMAN only workshop.
Cost: $5 per person 
Dog Play - Successful Dog to Dog Interactions - Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012,
1:00 - 2:30pm
Yes, dogs are pack animals, but should they really be left to their own devices and allowed to interact without our direction and management? If you take your dog to dog parks or send him/her to doggie daycare, this seminar is a MUST! This is a HUMAN only workshop. Cost: $5.00 per person
Canine Casino Night Friday, Jan. 20, 2012
7:00-9:00pm
Join us for this festive night of fun, games, raffles and prizes charity benefit.
Cost: $10 per dog
Delta Society Therapy Dog Team Training Workshop - Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 4 & 5 2012 10:00am - 4:00pm
Do you and your dog have what it takes to be a successful animal assisted therapy team? Find out in this informative and intensive Delta Society Pet Partner workshop.
Click here for more information.
In addition to all of the above classes and programming, please check our monthly group class schedule for the start dates of our core puppy, family manners, agility and rally obedience classes.
Email for additional questions, comments and inquiries.
Pup 'N Iron LLC
21 Perchwood Drive Unit 111
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
www.pupniron.com
Copyright Pup 'N Iron LLC
2012
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