Green Acres Kennel Shop

May 20th thru May 26th is National Dog Bite Prevention week. According to the web site of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 4.7 million people in this country are bitten by dogs every year and children are the most common victims with senior citizens being the second most common dog bite victims. Medical attention is required for 800,000 Americans every year, approximately half of them children, who are far more likely to be severely injured. Most bites received by children occur during everyday activities while the child is interacting with a dog it knows.

Dog bites can be greatly reduced by education, so Green Acres will be offering a FREE Dog Bite Prevention seminar, geared towards children and adults, On Saturday, May 26th at 2:30PM and Sunday, June 3rd at 1PM.

If you want your dog to safely interact with other dogs or other people this seminar is for you. Just like our dogs are not born understanding English, we are not born understanding dog. If we want to have the best relationship with our dog we need to learn their language. On Saturday, June 9^th at 10AM Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Kate Dutra, will help you to become more aware of what your dog is communicating to you and others through the use of its body. She will also discuss what your body is saying to your dog and will describe how you can use your body for more effective management and training.

This seminar is for anyone who has a dog in their life and the information presented will be applicable to a variety of interactions with humans as well as other animals. Limited seats our available, so call us at 945-6841 to reserve your spot today.

What would you do if your dog sustains a serious injury while out hiking? Do you know what to do if your cat stops breathing? Knowing how to perform basic pet first aid and CPR could help you save your pet’s life.

On Saturday, June 16^th, at Noon, Green Acres Kennel Shop will be hosting a Pet First Aid & CPR seminar taught by Certified Pet Tech Instructor, Tracy Haskell. This 4-hour PetSaver Program will teach participants Pet First Aid, Pet CPR, and basic care and handling that can be used in the event of emergencies. At the completion of the program participants will have the resources they need to keep their pet safe, healthy, and happy. Whether your pets just hang around at home with you or live an active and adventurous life, the knowledge you gain in this class may possibly save your pet’s life.

The seminar will run from 12PM until 4PM and includes hands on instruction and a useful reference guide. The fee for the class is $50, with $10 from each enrollment being donated to the Eastern Area Agency on Aging Furry Friends’ Food Bank. A maximum of 10 spots are available, so don’t delay! Call Green Acres at 945-6841 to register.