Summertime fun!

Blocking a scene with Reggie

2011 Kids’ Campers get a visit from a K9 Officer!

Wag Walk for Autism helps Jack’s Place

Patti DeBono discussing why dogs jump

Jill Beaton teaching sit and down with verbals and hand signals

Holidays **UPDATED 12/2011**

Holidays include: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Easter, Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

Reservations must be made prior to 5 days before the holiday for overnight boarding, otherwise your invoice will be charged $5.00 extra per day for the length of the stay. All guests, regardless of the time of reservation, are charged $5.00 extra on the day of the holiday. For instance, Fourth of July is an extra $5 for that day only. Day care clients must notify the office if you do not plan to attend day care on a Holiday, otherwise a package visit will be used. We appreciate your understanding as it is imperative that we staff and plan our days accordingly.

For our Boarding and Daycare guests, on the day of a Holiday we have limited Drop Off and Pick Up times.
Drop Offs or Pick Ups may only be made from 9AM – 10AM or from 4PM – 5PM on the day of a Holiday (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day, Easter, Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and/or Thanksgiving).

Daycare clients must notify the office if you do not plan to attend day care on a Holiday, otherwise a package visit will be used. We do not accept Add On (walk in) daycare guests on Holidays. If you would like your dog to come for daycare on a Holiday the visit must be scheduled and paid for in advance.

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At the camp, kids started the day with crafts, followed by a visit from Narlock, and they finished the day by trying some of their new skills on their own dogs.

Narlock stressed the importance of positive reinforcement when training any dog. Director of communications and Kids’ Camp teacher Laura Byrd provided additional lessons and techniques.

Together, walkers then hit the nearby Macomb Orchard Trail for a two-mile walk Saturday morning, with all funds benefiting Jack’s Place, a local charity providing support for families affected by autism.

Afterwards, they were treated to an after party and open house inside of the store, complete with food, vendors, raffles and plenty of dog food.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 2011

Media Contact: Andrea Walker

248.200.9006

Canine Good Citizen Program Assists with Ensuring

Safer Pets within the Community

Recent studies report that an average of 1,000 Americans per day are treated in emergency rooms as a result of dog bites. In 2010 there were 34 fatal dog attacks in the USA. Most of the victims who receive medical attention are children, half of whom are bitten in the face. It is clear to see that proper care and training for one’s dog is essential and the responsibility of every dog owner.

Launched by the American Kennel Club in 1989, the Canine Good Citizen Program is designed to prepare and train dogs to be good both in the home and within their community. For the past three years, Wag ‘N’ Tails Dog Activity Center, located in Shelby Township, has been offering the program (CGC) as a continuing education course within its training facility.

Wag ‘N’ Tails is one of Michigan’s top CGC testing sites and continues to help the community train their dogs to be Canine Good Citizens. The CGC title is a recognized title that ensures a dog has a certain level of manners in a number of situations and environments.

“The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program is geared towards rewarding well-behaved dogs and responsible owners,” said Patti DeBono, our Director of Training at Wag ‘N’ Tails.

Dogs who are a part of the CGC program undergo a 10-part evaluation in which they are tested for manners, basic obedience and temperament. In addition, at Wag ‘N’ Tails, sign a Responsible Dog Owners Pledge prior to taking the CGC Program.

AKC believes that responsible dog ownership is a key part of the CGC concept and by signing the pledge, owners agree to take care of their dog’s health needs, safety, exercise, training and quality of life. Owners also agree to show responsibility by doing things such as cleaning up after their dogs in public places and never letting dogs infringe on the rights of others.

The center also offers Kids Camps each summer to teach children dog safety and how to properly engage with their pet and other’s.

Wag ‘N’ Tails Dog Activity Center was founded by owner Christine Fox who began training dogs in 1989 by researching both dog and canine communication and studying under professional behaviorists. Through years of hands-on experience, she has now assembled a team of highly- trained professionals who care for and train each animal with precision and pride. The center offers a variety of resources including training, dog acting coaching, boarding and grooming.

The center is located at 56776 Mound Road in Shelby Township, MI For more infomration,visit Wag N’ Tails at www.wagntails.net or call 586-781-6400.