A new class, Basic Obedience and Etiquette, will meet on Saturdays from 12:30 – 1:30 pm, beginning August 28th. Contact the instructor, Deb Sangrey, to sign-up and for additional information.

deb.sangrey@comcast.net

The building will be closed Friday, August 4 – Sunday, August 6, 2017. Classes will resume on Monday, August 7.

Starting this Friday, July 28th at 3 pm until Monday, July 31, the building is closed for a weekend event. If you have any questions, contact Jeannine Rash.

New Wednesday Class Opportunity for Open/Utility Students

Jeannine is in the planning stages for adding a Wednesday afternoon class. She wants to tailor it to potential students. If you are available and interested in a Wednesday class with Jeannine, send her an email with class ideas. Some ideas include a run-thru class and/or a beginning open/utility class. This is the time to tell her what you need/want.

To share your ideas, email Jeannine at papillonia4@yahoo.com

Heads-Up Toy Breed Obedience Exhibitors –

Delaware Valley Yorkshire Terrier Club is hosting a breed specialty with obedience open to all toy breeds on Friday, August 25, 2017.

For additional information, visit Rau –

Click to access DelValYorkie-PL2017UD.pdf

Any space that gets loads of foot traffic (human and canine) easily gets cluttered. The building has been left in rough shape recently.

When using the building, whether renting or attending a class, please leave/remake the rings/building as you found it. Also pick-up items you used and organize items along the far wall (behind the rings).

Papillonia provides use of extensive training aids for students however please move all items back to the far wall. If you leave a crate please move crates to the area near the back closet. It is important that spaces are kept clear and free of clutter so Jeannine (and students) don’t have to clean-up before training.

Monday, July 10, Proofing class is canceled this week.

The word went out only a few days ago and there is a lot of interest. Registrations are already arriving. If you are interested, get your registration into the mail as this is a first-come, first-served opportunity. Also, there is an updated registration form on the website now. The original form didn’t request an email address.

For more details, visit https://papillonia.com/2017/06/25/petra-ford-is-coming-to-pdta-two-days-two-subjects-one-location/

Papillonia Dog Training Academy Proudly Presents Petra Ford

Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6, 2017

Two Days, Two Subjects @ One Location

Petra Ford, co-owner of Aqua Dog Rehabilitation, graduated from UMDNJ School of Health Related Professions over 20 years ago with a degree in physical therapy. She attended the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in 2007 and is a certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist. Petra built a systematic approach to dog training based on techniques used in the world of elite human athletes. She has trained/trialed her Labrador Retrievers in obedience, agility, field and nosework. Her black Labrador Retriever, Tyler, has the distinction of being the 2008 and 2009 National Obedience Champion and First Runner-Up in 2010. In 2012, Petra and Tyler became the first American team to win the Obedience World Cup at Crufts (placed 2nd in 2010). Petra’s dogs have earned field titles (MH, QAA). She has written for Clean Run, Whole Dog Journal and Front & Finish. Currently she is competing at the Master’s Level in agility with Zaidan and Zeal has earned his OTCH. Petra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsJQt7Zm5gI

Saturday, August 5 – Create a Powerful Mind for Peak Performance – Practical strategies to implement immediately and create a difference in 5-10 minutes a day.

Sunday, August 6 – Getting the Same Dog in the ring as in Training

We all know the feeling. Our dog is brilliant in training, wonderful at a match. Warms-up beautifully and then, as soon as we enter the ring, we have a completely different dog! Learn Petra’s formula for overcoming this problem.

Click the registration form for additional details on this opportunity. If you have questions or concerns, please email Rebecca Elliott at dogsrfun4rae@gmail.com

This opportunity is expected to be sold-out! Move fast!

Petra August 2017 Registration Form final

Petra Ford is coming to Papillonia on Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6, 2017. Registration details should be available in the next week.

Stay Tuned!