Upcoming Seminars
Freestyle Dancing Seminar With Barbara Walls
April 3, 2010 from 9 AM to 4 PM
Barbara has had dogs all her life and has been training formally in Obedience
for the last 10 years and has been training in Canine Freestyle for the last 4.
She is an instructor with The Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club for the last 4
years and teaches Obedience, Rally and Canine Freestyle. Her dogs hold titles in
Obedience, Rally, Agility, Conformation and Canine Freestyle. Barbara has been
competing in MDSA (Musical Dog Sport Association) for the last 2 years with 3
dogs and has hosted one live event at the Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club. She
trains with positive reinforcement and some clicker training.
LUNCH WILL BE
PROVIDED
20 WORKING TEAMS
COST: $25.00 PER TEAM
CONTACT ANNA BROWN at
302-521-1195 or
anna@academyofdogtraining.com
Current News:
The Swimming Paws is Getting Dogs Wet
January 23, 2010
The Swimming Paws Canine Swim Club is getting many breeds into the water, helping the dogs with cardiovascular conditioning and even conditioning their coat and skin. Call to schedule a swim evaluation, and Carrie will help teach your dog how much fun swimming can be! Click Here to see all the action, with some videos and photos!
About the Academy
Delaware Today Magazine Spotlights the Academy
February 2010
Read about the Academy and other pet-related businesses in Delaware Today's March 2010 issue, with the article, "Spoil Your Pet"
Delaware Today magazine is a great resource for all things Delaware, and if you visit the Academy on a regular basis, we encourage you to subscribe to Delaware Today.
Swimming Paws Canine Swim Club
Swimming provides impact free cardiovascular exercise.
The purpose of the "Swimming Paws" Swim Center is to provide a state of
the art year round swimming facility for our dogs. The pool is 25' x 15', it
is solar heated (with back up heat when there is no sun). The decking and
stairs are safe slip proof materials. "Swimming Paws" provides scheduled
evaluation of your dog's water abilities, swimming lessons if needed, and
swim time.
SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF SWIMMING YOUR DOGS ARE:
- Swimming provides impact free cardiovascular exercise. 15 minutes of swimming is the equivalent of a two mile walk.
- All major muscle groups are involved in swimming providing shaping and toning, thus increasing strength and support for joints and ligaments.
- Swimming is a great release for toxic energy. Swimming burns this energy leaving the dog more relaxed and then able to interact with his family in a better way.
- Swimming helps with weight management along with diet in over weight dogs.
- Can provide buoyant range of motion improvement in convalescing dogs. Talk to your Veterinarian.
- Canine athletes after trials and shows can get the benefits of the warm pool water to sooth muscles and joints.
- Most dogs just plain enjoy the water and will swim willingly.
Click Here to see some Videos and Photos of the Swimming Paws Canine Swim Club
TO BEGIN GETTING YOUR PAWS WET:
Making an appointment for an initial swimming readiness evaluation. Call
Don at 302-588-4636.
If your dog needs swimming lessons they are available with our swim coach.
If your dog is viewed as a swimmer you can then schedule swim time monitored
by our lifeguards.
Life vests are available if required for non-swimmers at the start of
lessons or for geriatric dogs who need a bit of help.
Owners are not allowed in the pool, but are encouraged to join the dog on
the deck and throw toys, etc.
Wash and dry area provided (bring your own towels).
CHARGES AND FEES:
EVERYONE MUST HAVE AN INITIAL SWIM EVALUATION!!!
CHARGES AND FEES:
EVERYONE MUST HAVE AN INITIAL SWIM EVALUATION!!!
30-MINUTE INITIAL EVALUATION SWIM
$35.00 per dog
30-MINUTE ASSISTED SWIMS
4 SWIMS for $125.00
(must be twice a week)
20-MINUTE UNASSISTED SWIM PACKAGE 10
10 SWIMS for $170.00
(completed within 3 months)
20-MINUTE UNASSISTED SWIM PACKAGE 20
20 SWIMS for $300.00
(completed within 6 months)
20-MINUTE UNASSISTED SWIM SINGLE
1 SWIM for $20.00
(pay as you go)
Swim a second or third dog for $5.00 extra per dog. Paid at the time
a 10-
or 20-swims package is purchased. Dog must have the same owner.
Members of the Academy Club will receive a 10% discount on the above
rates.
Call or email to visit facility to see and ask questions. 20 minutes of
swimming will be more than most dogs can do in any one session. Longer swim
periods can be arranged at an additional fee.
POOL RULES:
- All swimmwers must be clean and brushed at home before appointments.
- Do not feed your dog for at least 3 hours before swim time.
- Be on time and exercise your dog in the areas we provide.
- 24 hours required to change a schedule.
- Missed scheduled swims are charged for.
- Bring towels, combs, brushes, shampoo, etc.
- Bring floating toys to retrieve.
- Pool is for dogs and "Swimming Paws" staff only.
- If a dog is judged in need of grooming before swimming it may be denied acces to the pool for the protection of others. Again, please groom at home.
- All swimmers must be in good health and up to date on shots.
- No females in heat.
- Please leave after-swim area as you found it.
Click Here to see some of our Swimming Paws Members!
A Special for Paws for People
Join Our Swim Club
Initial Swim Evaluation will be $30
with an additional $5.00 donated to Paws for People Teams
