The classes will be held in Riley’s Place in the SaddleBrooke Dog Park. You enter the park off the ball field on the new ramp that leads right to the dog park. 8:00 a.m. Beginning Agility – Introduction to Agility for beginners (puppies over eight months) 9:00 a.m. Intermediate Obedience – dogs who have passed beginners 10:00…
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Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Obedience classes offered at the dog park
Diane Aaron If you are interested in Obedience Training for your dogs(s), the SaddleBrooke Dog Park offers classes in Riley’s Place for all SaddleBrooke residents. We offer beginning, intermediate and advanced classes. This spring/summer we will be offering agility. Jeremy Brown, owner of The Complete Canine, is the instructor. We have had over 32 SaddleBrooke…
Generals, March 2019
The power of emotional bonds with your dog
“Did you know that your dog will mirror your emotions,” says Kathleen Dunbar, president of the SaddleBrooke Dog Park. “We always hear the old saying about how your dog looks like you or vice versa, but now we know that it’s really emotions they emulate.” To illustrate that point, the SaddleBrooke Dog Park will present…
Generals, February 2019
Valley Fever: the truth, the myths and the future
The SaddleBrooke Dog Park is honored to present Christine D. Butkiewicz, DVM MPH MLIS, Valley Fever Center for Excellence, University of Arizona for a presentation on Valley Fever. “You do not have to be a Dog Park member to attend,” said Kathleen Dunbar, SaddleBrooke Dog Park President. “The Dog Park’s vision is to be a…
Features, February 2019
Pet of the Month
Beethoven will play music to your heart Carole Rossof Meet Beethoven, an eight-year-old, three-legged mixed breed male. Is there anyone out there who would open up their heart and home to this sweet and well-behaved boy? He was just a puppy when he ran out into the street and was hit by a car. His…
Generals, February 2019
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Monthly pickup Karyle Steele The Network works with Pima Animal Care Center, Pinal Animal Care Center and several rescue groups of homeless pets. We provide financial support for the medical needs and behavioral training of the pets to get them healthy and adopted. We have a monthly pick-up service. Items we can take: Clean towels,…
Features, February 2019
New dog at the Ranch
Carole Rossof Please welcome Koda to the Meehan family at SaddleBrooke Ranch. He’s a five-month-old terrier mix with lots of energy, keeping Tricia and Michael on their toes. The Meehans made an inquiry to SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network about adopting a dog the week before Christmas. After SPRN received all specifics of what they were…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
Why does my dog do… What my dog does? Free Seminar
Diane Aaron The SaddleBrooke Dog Park Association invites all residents, dog owners and dog lovers to come meet a special dog trainer, Karyn Garvin, on Thursday, January 10 in the SaddleBrooke TWO Ballroom East. The program kicks off the second year of the Dog Park’s successful Speakers Series. It will be from 2:00-4:00 p.m. with…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
Welcome home, Jasper
Linda Morsani After a difficult year administering to the needs of their sweet dog, Lola, Rick and Kaye were ready to fill the void in their hearts and home when Lola left. The house was “way too quiet and lonely” without a dog to order them about. With the help of the SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue…
Features, January 2019
Gracie wins a quilt
Diane Aaron Sandy and Bob Bulakowski were the official grand winners of a special Dog Park quilt made by Kelly Rospond, but it turns out the real winner was Gracie, their mini Aussie Shepherd. Trudy Rossi, chairperson of the fundraising event, said it was especially fitting that the Bulakowskis won as Bob was the very…