Dogs Made Easy Calendar

Calendar

During out-of-town events marked with an asterisk * I will not be available for training or consultation in Marfa. Feel free to call me on the road at 432-386-5504 or send an email to kc@texasdogtrainer.com.

*December 1, 2007 - "A Site to be Seen" Animal Art Show Fort Davis, TX - Annual art show to benefit Jeff Davis County Humane Society. For more information: www.jdchs.us

*October 24 - 28, 2007 - APDT Conference, Portland, OR - 14th Annual Association of Pet Dog Trainers Conference and Trade Show. For more info: http://www.apdt.com

*August 30, 2007 - STAR Workshop 2, Ft. Davis, TX - Training Equipment and Safe Handling. Paws for Joy Humane Society Office 10 AM - 11:00 AM. CANCELLED. Reschedule TBA

*August 20, 2007 - STAR Workshop 1, Ft. Davis, TX - Introduction to STAR Program and Dog Body Language. Paws for Joy Humane Society Office 10 AM - 11:30

*August 4, 2007 - AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluation - First Saturday Flea Market, Ft. Davis, TX - Open to all area dog 6 months or older with current vaccinations. All proceeds benefit Jeff Davis County Humane Society. For more information about the CGC test, visit www.akc.org or email kc@texasdogtrainer.com.

*April 20 -22, 2007 - International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Conference, Cleveland, OH

*April 9, 2007 - Jeff Davis County Humane Society STAR Workshop 2, Ft. Davis, TX - Training Equipment and Safe Handling

*March 9, 2007 - Jeff Davis County Humane Society STAR Workshop 1, Ft. Davis, TX - Introduction to STAR Program and Dog Body Language. JDCHS Office 10 AM - Noon.

November 25, 2006 - Animal Biennial Art Show, Marathon, TX - Annual Animal Art show benefit for the Jeff Davis County Humane Society. Baxter Gallery Rabbit Building on Highway 90. Opens at 6 PM.

September 13 - 17 2006 - APDT Conference, Kansas City, MO - 13th Annual Association of Pet Dog Trainers Conference and Trade Show. For more info: http://www.apdt.com

July 7 - Presidio County 4-H Dog Club CGC classes begin, Marfa, TX - Presidio County 4-H is going to the dogs! For more information contact County Extension Agent Rafael Realivasquez at 432-729-4746.

July 5 & 7 - August 9 & 11, 2006 - Group Basic Training/Good Manners Classes - Marfa, TX During this 6 week course, you will learn how to teach your dog basic obedience commands like sit, down, heel, stay, and come when called, in addition to good canine citizen manners and a few tricks. You dog will be eligible to test for the AKC Canine Good Citizen award. Class size is limited to 5 dogs, 7 months of age and older. Proof of vaccination is required. If you were unable to complete a previous class, you are welcome to audit this one, but prior registration is required.

May 21 - 27 - National Bite Prevention Week

May 1 -7 - National Be Kind to Animals Week - A tradition since 1915.

March 30 - April 2, 2006 - National Cattle Dog Finals, Big Lake, TX - Information at Big Lake Chamber of Commerce website. http://www.biglaketx.com/nationals06/usbcha.htm

February 2006 - Group Puppy Kindergarten and Adult Basic Training/Good Manners Classes begin - During this 6 week course, you will learn how to teach your dog basic obedience commands like sit, down, heel, stay, and come when called, in addition to good canine citizen manners and a few tricks. You dog will be eligible to test for the AKC Canine Good Citizen award. Class size is limited to 5 dogs, 7 months of age and older. Proof of vaccination is required. If you were unable to complete a previous class, you are welcome to audit this one, but prior registration is required.

December 2005 - "How To Choose The Perfect Dog" - Marfa, TX - Contemplating a puppy for Christmas? Want to adopt a stray? What breed is right for you? Designer Dogs, Teacup Breeders and more! CANCELLED

October 1 - 2, 2005 - Terry Ryan - Grapevine, TX - Trainer, author Terry Ryan at the Grapevine Convention Center

September - Marfa Lights Festival - Marfa TX - mARFa Dog and MAS will have a combined booth this year. Training demonstrations, CGC Tests, IQ test, "Ask The Trainer" sessions, dog-owner look-a-like contest, MAS T-shirts and lots of information about pets, responsible pet ownership, and local dog law.

September 14 - 18, 2005 - Association of Pet Dog Trainers Conference, New Orleans, LA - Annual cutting-edge training and behavior conference chocked full of information, vendors, and speakers. For convention visit APDT.com

July 9, 2005 - Canine Good Citizen Test - Marfa, TX - No charge for mARFa Dog Students and graduates. Non-students, $10.00 (covers cost of materials, mailing, patches, tags)

July 5, 2005 - How Dogs Learn Presentation - Marfa, TX - Non-students who would like to attend this lecture, please call for details.

*June 17, 2005 - Hot Diggity Dog - Ft. Davis, TX - Jeff Davis County Humane Society is celebrating their acquisition of land to build a new shelter, dog park, and agility course. Free food, fun, training demonstrations, CGC test and more.

*May 22, 2005 - Bite Prevention Safety Presentation - Ft. Davis, TX - Cozy Dog and I will demonstrate how to stay safe around dogs.

May 31, 2005 - July 5, 2005 Group Basic Training / Good Manners Class, Tuesday Evenings - During this 6 week course, you will learn how to teach your dog basic obedience commands like sit, down, heel, stay, and come when called, in addition to good canine citizen manners and a few tricks. You dog will be eligible to test for the AKC Canine Good Citizen award. Class size is limited to 5 dogs, 7 months of age and older. Proof of vaccination is required. If you were unable to complete a previous class, you are welcome to audit this one, but prior registration is required.

marfa Dog Training
Marfa, Texas 79843
432-386-5504
out of area 800-667-9464