My Dog's Place - Connecticut (CT) Dog Training and Daycare

Basic Canine Massage for You and Your Dog

Sunday February 19th * 1:30 - 3:30 PM * Cost $45 plus tax * Mystic- My Dog’s Place

This is a basic two hour workshop in massage techniques geared toward owners who wish to build a stronger bond with their dog,

and those interested in a holistic approach to well-being.

Topics will include: *Basic canine anatomy and physiology * Benefits of canine massage * Reading canine body language and responding appropriately

* Massage techniques and demonstration * Suggested areas for massage * Questions and answers

Much of the session will be hands-on, so please come ready to work. Detailed hand-outs will be provided so that you may continue practicing

at home. Well behaved, non-aggressive dogs who can be comfortably crated are welcome, please ask for more details. You may attend with or

without your dog. If you attend without your dog we will have several demo dogs for you to practice with.

Suzin Webb is the instructor for the Massage workshop. Suzin has graduated from the Small Animal Massage Program at the Bancroft School

of Massage Therapy in Worcester Mass. She has done an internship at Stonington Veterinary Hospital and has received additional training in

Reiki energy healing (Certified Level 2 Practitioner), Canine Acupressure and Tellington TTouch. Suzin has been bringing her dog, Karni,

to classes at My Dog's Place since Karni was a pup.

AVANCED TECHNIQUES IN CANINE MASSAGE

Next date TBA ^*9:00 to 11:00 AM * Cost: $45 plus tax * Mystic- My Dog’s Place

This workshop is open to previous participants of “Canine Massage for You and Your Dog” workshop or with permission from instructor.

This is a two hour workshop in massage techniques geared toward owners who are already practicing basic massage on their dogs and who wish to further develop their skills and learn new techniques.

Topics will include:· Review of basic canine massage · Canine anatomy review and discussion of fascia · Developing palpation skills · Passive joint movements and stretching · Strokes and techniques for spinal muscles · Myofascial release techniques

Much of the session will be hands-on, so please come ready to work. Detailed hand-outs will be provided so that you can continue practicing at home. Well-behaved, non-aggressive dogs who can be comfortably crated are welcome (please ask for details if uncertain). A dog will be provided if you cannot bring your own. Feel free to bring a blanket, a pillow for yourself and treats or toys for your dog.

Suzin Webb is the instructor for the Massage workshop. Suzin has graduated from the Small Animal Massage Program at the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in Worcester Mass. She has done an internship at Stonington Veterinary Hospital and has received additional training in Reiki energy healing (Certified Level 2 Practitioner), Canine Acupressure and Tellington TTouch. Suzin has been bringing her dog, Karni, to classes and daycare at My Dog's Place since Karni was a pup.

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8th Annual

My Dog's Place

CLIENT APPRECIATION DAY

North Stonington Fairgrounds

(click here for more details and directions)

Sunday September 25th 2011 11 - 3 pm Rain or Shine

For all past and current clients of MDP, Join us for a day of free fun activities

Canine Good Citizen Tests 11 - 2 pm, sign up on site.

Seaside Sprinters Flyball Demonstration 12:30 & 2:30 pm

Canine Microchips 11- 1 pm

Breed Show 2:00 pm Off Leash Socials 11:30 am& 1:30 pm - appropriate dogs only

This year's theme is Dogopoly Play our game - win cool prizes

Try-it: Agility - Flyball - Therapy - Games - Scent - Retrieve - Rally O - Out & About

Free lunch - Burgers and hotdogs from the grill.

* * * * please remember no choke or pinch collars at our events * * * *

Check out some photos from past Clients Day

Tracy M. Brown Photography

www.maspilmanphotography.com - access code is CAD

Other MDP photos

Drill Team Demonstration at Old Mistick Village

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7th Annual

My Dog's Place

CLIENT APPRECIATION DAY 2010

North Stonington Fairgrounds

Thanks to all our wonderful clients for coming out and enjoying the day with us.

A great time was had by all.

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Special Announcement!!!

Setterboys Missing Pet Search Team is ready to work missing pet cases. Marge Lineweber and two of her Setters are trained to help owners search for their missing pets.

Summit, Marge's English Setter, is a Certified Cat Detection Dog. He passed the certification test on June 11 2007 in Hickory Corners, Michigan. Summit is the only English Setter with this certification and the only dog in the North East certified through Pet Hunters International for this kind of work. Please visit www.pethunters.com and www.lostapet.org for more information. Marge can be reached at 860-460-2447 anytime day or night regarding search work.

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Saturday Workshop Series - Niantic

FOR ALL WORKSHOPS BRING:

A hungry dog, soft treats, a standard, non-retractable leash.

Trekking With Your dog Workshop

next date TBA - 2 hours - $45

Instructor - Michael Bane

Now is a great time get outside and have some fun with your dog. Hiking can be a nice way to spend time together and get some exercise. In this workshop we will cover how to get started with hiking, what to bring, where to go, choosing and fitting dog backpacks, trail lessons to teach your dog, basic safety & pet first aid, and handling the unexpected. During this session you can participate in a variety of activities such as introducing your dog to the backpack, trying out various hiking gear, taste testing a selection of human and dog foods that make great pack supplies, navigate an obstacle course with your dog, and practice administering pet first aid. Prerequisites: None.

Improving Your Leash Walking

Instructor - Michael Bane

Have you done an obedience class, but need more practice with Leash Walking?

Do you have a new puppy and want to build good leash walking right away?

If so, this workshop is for you. In this workshop, we will work specifically on teaching appropriate leash behavior. The course will include a variety of exercises and games to both improve leash walking skills and make leash walking more fun for both ends of the leash. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring a toy the dog enjoys. A long toy that the person and dog can both hold together is recommended (e.g. tug toy, Air Kong Stick, Bumper/retrieval-type toys). Portions of this workshop will be outside (weather permitting). Please dress accordingly.

Prerequisite: None

Tricks and Winter Games
Instructor - Michael Bane
As the temperature drops and snow begins to the fall we may be less inclined to venture out to give our dogs enough exercise. Our furry friends, however, will soon be bouncing off the ceilings eager for something to do. Trick training and indoor games is great way to stave off cabin fever and burn energy. In this workshop we will cover basic tricks (e.g. spin, wave, rollover, jump though a hoop, etc.), indoor games (e.g. retrieval and searching games) as well how to build them into more advanced behaviors. We will also introduce outdoor games to play in the snow, e.g. teaching your dog to pull a sled.
Prerequisite: Our Puppy Kindergarten or Basic Manners or instructor approval.

More workshop topics and dates will be added each month.