Events
Canine Handler Academy
Posted April 15th, 2013 || In Announcements, Events
The education mission of the Working Dog Center includes focusing on our next generation. We believe it is a mutually beneficial endeavor to expose today’s kids to the amazing talents of various detection dogs and begin to build ties and a sense of community for those who will follow us.
Our first annual Canine Handler Academy will include two sessions opened to area 7th, 8th and soon-to-be 9th graders. Continue Reading »
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. To celebrate, we are kicking off our annual Pearly Whites Contest!
Step 1: Post your photo on our Facebook page of your pooches greatest grin.
Step 2: Get your friends and family to come to our page and like your photo.
Step 3: The photo with the most likes at the end of February wins 6 months supply of Frontline!
Here at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center we take all aspects of our puppies’ health seriously, including their teeth. Poor dental health makes it hard to properly chew up food, can lead to infection, and can make it unpleasant for them to tug with their toy. Why is tugging on their toy so important to us? Continue Reading »
K9 Scents & Scentsability – Class starts 1/30
Posted January 7th, 2013 || In Announcements, Events
Nosework is one of the fastest growing K9 sports. Open to dogs of all ages, breeds and temperaments, you can enjoy watching your dog use its natural desire to sniff around in a constructive way. Nosework not only helps work off some of your dog’s energy but builds your relationship as you learn to read your dog better.
Instructor: Linda Murphy, CMWI
When: First class 1/30/13
Where: Penn Vet Working Dog Center
Download flyer for more information.
New Year’s Resolution
Posted January 2nd, 2013 || In Announcements, Events
January is National Train Your Dog Month and the Working Dog Center is hear to help ensure you make the most of it.
This month we are offering two unique 4 week sessions starting Thursday, January 10th.
$100 – 4 classes
15% discount to certified working teams
INTRODUCTION TO TRICKS
1/10, 1/17, 1/24 & 1/31
7:05 pm – 7:50 pm
You and your dog will learn fun behaviors and have a great time together.
Register @ http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PVWDCTricksClass
FIT TO WORK
1/10, 1/17, 1/24 & 1/31
8:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Explore fitness and conditioning exercises to help enhance your canine partner’s performance and minimize injury.
Register @ http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SDD2PB6
2013 Penn Vet Working Dog Conference
Posted January 1st, 2013 || In Events, Featured Event
K9 First Aid Course – CO Rapid Avalanche Deployment
Posted December 20th, 2012 || In Announcements, Events
PVWDC is excited to be working with this group avalanche response canines, their handlers, and others interested in learning the valuable elements of K9 First Aid.
When: April 27-28, 2013
Where: High Country Training Center – Frisco, CO
Cost: Projected Cost $75/student Continue Reading »
Fit to Work Class – IA State University
Posted December 18th, 2012 || In Announcements, Events
Working K9 Handler Academy is hosting a one day Fit to Work Class. This is a great opportunity for those Midwest folks!
To see some of the types of exercises you will be teaching your dog check out a few videos from previous classes.
When: February 9, 2013, 8am – 5pm
Where: Iowa State University
Costs: $100 – one dog (or two dogs alternating)
$75 — second dog
$50 — audit
Email robin@pawsoflife.org for more information
Want to see what goes on inside the Working Dog Center?
Posted November 21st, 2012 || In Announcements, Events
Working Canine Critical Care Clinic-Registration Open!
Posted November 5th, 2012 || In Announcements, Events
When: January 19-20, 2013
Where: Owens College, Center for Emergency Preparedness, 30150 Tracy Road, Walbridge, OH 43465
What: The two-day Working Canine Critical Care Clinic will instruct canine handlers and participants on how to treat these specialized canines under emergent conditions when immediate care may not be available.
Topics include how to maintain and assess vital functions, treating canine trauma, hemorrhage, fractures, sprain/strains, dehydration, heat, cold, toxicity, airway maintenance and nose care. Many dogs place heavy demands on their musculoskeletal system. Just as professional athletes regularly work with trainers and sports medicine professionals, working canines susceptible to the same types of stresses should also condition to protect against injury. Dr. Otto will discuss the different strengthening and conditioning options available to handlers to maintain an injury free, mission ready partner.
Download flyer for more information on the clinic and how to register.
Ohio SAR Conference 2013
Posted October 23rd, 2012 || In Events
What: 3 day Search & Rescue Conference
When: March 8-10, 2013
Where: The Ohio Fire Academy, 8895 East Main Street, Etna OH, 43068
Download flyer
Fit to Work Class – October 24th
Posted October 11th, 2012 || In Announcements, Events
What: An opportunity to explore specific fitness exercises directed to build strength and reduce the risk of injury in working and performance dogs
When: October 24, 2012 7pm – 9pm
Where: Penn Vet Working Dog Center, 3401 Grays Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia PA, 19146
REGISTER HERE! Download Fit to Work flyer
Space is limited so reserve your slot now. $35/Handler+Dog.
Registration for 2013 Working Dog Conference OPEN!
Posted October 3rd, 2012 || In Announcements, Events
REGISTER NOW!
We are excited to announce that registration for the 2013 Working Dog Conference is open.
This year’s conference will be focusing on both the science as well as the practical aspects of training the working dog. Attendees will not only have the opportunity to listen to some of the leading experts in the field, but participate in hands on working sessions with their K9 partners.
Speakers include leading trainers Bob Bailey, Michael Ellis, Randy Hare as well as cutting edge scientist and veterinarians such as Dr. Bess Pierce, Dr. Lee Morgan and Dr. Arliegh Reynolds. To explore the full program visit our conference page.
We hope you and you and your working dog will join us April 8-11, 2013 at the Purina Event Center in Gray Summit, MO (outskirts of St. Louis).
Registration Opens September 1st
Posted August 20th, 2012 || In Announcements, Events
Mark your calendars! Registration will open September 1 for the 2013 Working Dog Conference. Working slots will be available on a first come first serve basis.
April 8-11, 2013
Purina Event Center – St. Louis, MO
Click here to learn more about the speakers, agenda and registration.
Grand Opening -September 11th
Posted July 25th, 2012 || In Announcements, Events
The Training Center renovations have begun and the Grand Opening is scheduled for September 11th.
Location: 3401 Greys Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19146
Stay tuned for more details.
Out of the Lab and Into the Field: Performance Dogs in the Real World
Posted April 24th, 2012 || In Announcements, Events
June 23-24, 2012
Annandale,
Registration http://njrescue-recoveryk9.org/seminar.htm
New Jersey Rescue & Recovery K9 Unit is very excited and honored to be able to host a working dog seminar presented by Bob Bailey and Parvene Farhoody. This is an advanced level seminar for experienced trainers providing detailed information about how to use teaching mechanisms to train behaviors to a higher standard of excellence. Continue Reading »