Puppy and Dog Obedience Training with John Wade

Two Workshops

2 Hour Workshop
About Puppy Socialization

Location: London Ontario
When: Tuesday June 12

London Dog Owners Meetup Club is now offering a clinic once a month so dog owners can learn how to socialize their puppies more completely then traditional weekly puppy socialization class can provide. The content in this workshop is recommended by veterinarians, dog trainers, veterinary technicians, and dog breeders. You will learn how to create a temperament accepting of other dogs, children, cats, sounds like thunder, fireworks and less prone to separation anxiety. There is a nominal fee ($20.00/household) to cover our expenses. However if you don’t come away believing that was the best $20.00 you could invest in your puppy’s future we’ll refund it. For more information about content and the next workshop and some of our free meetings: http://www.meetup.com/LondonDogOwners/

Full Day Bring Your Dog
Solve a Problem Hands On Workshop

Location: GTA
When: Sunday May 27th

I will be in the Toronto Area on May 27th for an all day seminar open to the public by advanced booking. There is group in the morning while your dogs are playing with other dogs well supervised and then a BBQ lunch is provided and then I work with participantas and their dogs. There is also a Nosey Dog Demo (teach your dog to find stuff) at the end of the seminar. Cost is $125/ person or family of 3 (kids over 14 only) $300. Please contact http://www.fortheloveofdogwellnesscentre.ca/ for registering and details.

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