Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Friday, November 15, 2013
#12 Pooch PETIQUETTE
Here's a terrific way to further bond with your new or existing pet/s! PETIQUETTE - training classes that involve both physical and mental exercise. You and your pet will receive one-on-one interaction with a teacher who provides appropriate guidance and a supervisor who ensures safety.
There are two classes in PETIQUETTE:
Petiquette 1 offers basic training tips and dog socialization techniques. Your dog will learn how to "heel", "stay", "sit", "watch me" and "settle". Also, in the class, your dog will learn how to "wait", "take it" and "down".
Petiquette 2 will prepare you and your dog for AKC, (American Kennel Club) and CGC (Canine Good Citizen) evaluations. Your dog will also learn "come", "leave it" and brush up on "stay" and further advance skills learned in Petiquette 1.
All classes are held in the training room at the Helping Hands Humane Shelter at 21st and Belle. The classes have become so popular that 8 classes are now offered each week both weeknights and weekends. To choose the class that best suits your schedule, just call the shelter at 785-233-7325 or log on to www.hhhstopeka.org.
Amy Ogleby is in charge of PETIQUETTE and works alongside Becky Wessel in Agility Training. For a brief interview with HHHS Director of Training and Eduction, Amy Ogleby (pictured here), please listen to the podcast on this blog.
There are two classes in PETIQUETTE:
Petiquette 1 offers basic training tips and dog socialization techniques. Your dog will learn how to "heel", "stay", "sit", "watch me" and "settle". Also, in the class, your dog will learn how to "wait", "take it" and "down".
Petiquette 2 will prepare you and your dog for AKC, (American Kennel Club) and CGC (Canine Good Citizen) evaluations. Your dog will also learn "come", "leave it" and brush up on "stay" and further advance skills learned in Petiquette 1.
All classes are held in the training room at the Helping Hands Humane Shelter at 21st and Belle. The classes have become so popular that 8 classes are now offered each week both weeknights and weekends. To choose the class that best suits your schedule, just call the shelter at 785-233-7325 or log on to www.hhhstopeka.org.
Amy Ogleby is in charge of PETIQUETTE and works alongside Becky Wessel in Agility Training. For a brief interview with HHHS Director of Training and Eduction, Amy Ogleby (pictured here), please listen to the podcast on this blog.
Friday, November 8, 2013
#11 HHHS History
Have you ever wondered how long the Helping Hands Humane Society has been helping homeless pets? Did you know we started in a super small space and only recently, (January, 2013), moved into the wonderful new facility at 21st and Belle?
This long and wonderful history is available in a book lovingly put together by Roscoe and Mary Ann Earp. Mary Ann is a current member of the Helping Hands Humane Society's Board of Directors. In fact, she has been on the Board over 30 years! Who better to compile our history?!
The book is filled with newspaper articles, mostly from the Topeka Capital-Journal. With their permission, Roscoe and Mary Ann painstakingly included every article they could find about the shelter. Included are special interviews with celebrities and their pets. You're sure to enjoy reading about Bam Bam, Melissa Brunner's (WIBW Television Anchor) Dalmatian. In addition to adopting from the shelter, Melissa continually supports HHHS by participating in Tails on the Trail, our 5K Walk/Run and by emceeing Bone Appetit, our spring Dinner/Live, Silent &Wine Auction.
Proceeds from the sale of the HHHS history book benefit the shelter animals. What a perfect gift for the animal lover on your list!
This long and wonderful history is available in a book lovingly put together by Roscoe and Mary Ann Earp. Mary Ann is a current member of the Helping Hands Humane Society's Board of Directors. In fact, she has been on the Board over 30 years! Who better to compile our history?!
The book is filled with newspaper articles, mostly from the Topeka Capital-Journal. With their permission, Roscoe and Mary Ann painstakingly included every article they could find about the shelter. Included are special interviews with celebrities and their pets. You're sure to enjoy reading about Bam Bam, Melissa Brunner's (WIBW Television Anchor) Dalmatian. In addition to adopting from the shelter, Melissa continually supports HHHS by participating in Tails on the Trail, our 5K Walk/Run and by emceeing Bone Appetit, our spring Dinner/Live, Silent &Wine Auction.
Proceeds from the sale of the HHHS history book benefit the shelter animals. What a perfect gift for the animal lover on your list!
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
#10 NOVEMBER is Adopt-A-Senior Dog Month
I wrote about how important it is to adopt an older dog a few weeks back. Now, since it's technically Adopt-A-Senior Dog Month, I want to be sure you see some of the faces currently at the Helping Hands Humane Shelter who are "of a certain age".
Just look at these cuties! So much love and life to give to make your life richer and more full of love. We have SO many at the shelter, just waiting to come home with you.
All Shelter pets know you are saving them but older pets seem to have an extra sense of it. They may need extra care physically or medically so you may want to consider your pocket book before selecting an older pet. In all likelihood, yours will be the last home he or she knows. That's why you're even more important. You won't know the story of the pet. Hopefully it came from a loving home and family but sadly, that is oftentimes not the case. What a wonderful opportunity for you to make sure that pet thoroughly enjoys the remainder of his or her life - as a member of your family, receiving your love and attention. What could be better?
I brought a dog named Peaches into my home several years ago. She had been forgotten by her owners, left outside in a pen no matter what the weather. I was told they would throw food over the fence to her but that was about it. A neighbor of the family asked me to take the dog. I asked if the family wanted to tell her "good-bye" and was told they didn't. I'll always remember how I opened her gate, then opened my car door. She jumped in immediately and never looked back. She inherited four siblings that day and got along perfectly with all of them until her last day. She forever touched my life and I hope I made her final years her best. You can do the same for a shelter dog. Please consider adopting in November, "Adopt-A-Senior-Dog Month".
Just look at these cuties! So much love and life to give to make your life richer and more full of love. We have SO many at the shelter, just waiting to come home with you.All Shelter pets know you are saving them but older pets seem to have an extra sense of it. They may need extra care physically or medically so you may want to consider your pocket book before selecting an older pet. In all likelihood, yours will be the last home he or she knows. That's why you're even more important. You won't know the story of the pet. Hopefully it came from a loving home and family but sadly, that is oftentimes not the case. What a wonderful opportunity for you to make sure that pet thoroughly enjoys the remainder of his or her life - as a member of your family, receiving your love and attention. What could be better?
I brought a dog named Peaches into my home several years ago. She had been forgotten by her owners, left outside in a pen no matter what the weather. I was told they would throw food over the fence to her but that was about it. A neighbor of the family asked me to take the dog. I asked if the family wanted to tell her "good-bye" and was told they didn't. I'll always remember how I opened her gate, then opened my car door. She jumped in immediately and never looked back. She inherited four siblings that day and got along perfectly with all of them until her last day. She forever touched my life and I hope I made her final years her best. You can do the same for a shelter dog. Please consider adopting in November, "Adopt-A-Senior-Dog Month".
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