Dogs and people gather for a benefit dog walk and obedience class.
A recent news story told of a postal carrier in Chartiers City who was bitten by two dogs who’d gotten loose from their fenced back yard. The dogs are still with the owner but because they didn’t have proof of current rabies vaccines they are quarantined to the house for ten days. Also as a consequence mail is not being delivered for those ten days. the postal carrier was hospitalized but is expected to recover.
Incidents like these remind us that even in familiar circumstances we might encounter an aggressive dog and it’s good to be prepared for how to deal with the dog and protect yourself.
Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation is sponsoring two instructional classes on August 17 at the Bridgeville Public Library.
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Canine Body Language Class
August 17, 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Bridgeville Public Library
Classes are two hours long and are taught by Penny Layne of Aunt Penny’s Pet Sitting and Dog Training.
Penny will also offer some suggestions on how to work with aggressive dogs, but most of the class will focus on dealing with example situations.
NOTE: Even though the clases are free, because of limited seating and preparation of any materials from the instructors you need to RSVP for each class by calling Deb at 412-220-7800.
If you have a group or facility and would like to host a class, please call Deb Chebatoris at 412-220-7800.
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Learning first aid can help your pet live a long life.
Pet First Aid Class
August 17, Introductory Class, 11:30 to 1:00 pm
Bridgeville Public Library
Since June 2011, Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation has sponsored pet first aid introductory and certification classes in Bridgeville and surrounding communities in the south and west of Pittsburgh. Although there is usually a charge for attending these classes, Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation is offering these sessions free of charge in an attempt to offer families the skills they can use to help save the life of their dear pet. Read more about the classes in this post.
Classes will be instructed by Karen Sable, owner of Pet Emergency Training, LLC.
Even though the classes are free, because of limited seating and preparation of any materials from the instructors you need to RSVP for each class by calling Deb at 412-220-7800.
For information on upcoming classes, please check back for dates and times, sign up for our blog, Animus, to receive announcements in e-mail, friend us on Facebook or call Deb Chebatoris at 412-220-7800.
If you have a group or facility and would like to host a class, please call Deb Chebatoris at 412-220-7800.