Newsletter November 2002

Sadly Kerry has left us and has moved to Aberdeen. Her fiancé Andy's work has taken them there. They will be coming home to get married next July. She is keeping her hand in though and has already been recruited at her local riding school to teach agility to the clients and their dogs and has had one or two problem dogs sent her way. Consequently Sally has given up all hope of an early retirement and is keeping the Scallywags office running smoothly ably assisted by her 7 month old granddaughter Megan and Megan's mum Natalie.

Behaviour Counselling

Russ and Sally are available by appointment for one to one lessons or help with behaviour problems. In addition both are always happy to give advice on any aspect of dog training and behaviour. Unlike other behaviour counsellors we have the facilities and the commitment to see clients for training and counselling on a regular weekly basis until the problem is resolved.

Puppy Romp

This years most popular new venture is the puppy romp on Saturday mornings. An excellent socialising opportunity for dogs and their families. For the dogs, interaction and play with other pups and carefully selected adult dogs and for the owners a chance to compare notes on puppy rearing and watch some wonderful dog-to-dog conversations.

Social Groups

Where appropriate, dogs and owners that are attending regularly will be encouraged to work together in a supervised group where they can help each other. Current groups running are the Rehab group for dog to dog problems and the Recall group.

Congratulations

Clare and Fiona have both passed their assessments this year to join the rest of us as members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Clare has recently bought a boarding kennels in Yorkshire which will provide an excellent stop over on the way to Aberdeen to visit Kerry!

At Last!!

Perhaps the most exciting news is that early next year Gill (a Scallywags instructor) will be opening her boarding kennels. Here at Scallywags we are often asked to recommend a kennels but we can only pass on other clients recommendations, not having used them ourselves (too many dogs - can't afford holidays - up until now that is!!! Thank you Gill).

Christmas Open Weekend - 7th & 8th December

Please come and join us for coffee and mince pies at head office in Shedfield. The shop will be open for dog food, toys and accessories. An ideal opportunity to buy your dog's Christmas presents. You can give your dog a run in the field and have a chat with an instructor if you wish. On Sunday you can watch the agility classes. Both days - call in at anytime between 10 am and 4 pm.

Scallywags Staff

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