With this being the official month to kick off the refreshing season of Spring, now is the time to get out with your dog and shake off those winter blues! If you've been thinking about training your dog in a fun, supportive and successful environment, then come to Paws-A-Tive Choice for your training needs.

This will be your LAST CHANCE to train at Paws-A-Tive Choice until the Fall. I have an amazing opportunity to teach in Wisconsin this summer. I will be back at my location in Union Grove, WI and will be offering my full range of holistic and training services.

So, my dear friends in Texas, come on down for some fun with your dog before I head out of town for the summer.

I am taking registration now for the Spring dog training classes. Enrollment deadline is March 22, 2010 so please sign up now. I only accept up to 5 dogs per class to allow for optimal learning and personal attention with each student. Classes are one hour long.

Agility Fun 101 begins Thursday, March 25th at 6:00 p.m. and will run for 6 weeks. Class fee - $90

Agility Fun 201 begins Wednesday, March 24th at 6:00 p.m. and will run for 6 weeks. Class fee - $90

K9 Good Neighbor Program begins Saturday, March 27th at 9:30 a.m. and will run for 6 weeks. Class fee - $93

Puppy Love - Beginner Puppy Class begins Saturday, March 27th at 11:00 a.m. and will run for 6 weeks. Class fee - $124

To sign up for classes or to schedule a private lesson or behavioral consultation, call Kathy at: (512) 264-1795 or send an email to: softailkat@gmail.com

Looking forward to having fun with you and your dogs.

Train happy and stay pawsative,

Kathy

Paws-A-Tive Choice

When we were looking at moving to the Austin, TX area, we heard rumors that once every 10 years it snows in this region. We moved to Dripping Springs in November 2008 and two weeks upon settling in, it snowed. So here it is, our second winter here in Texas and it's snowing again!

Mojo running back to the house - he's not interested in the white stuffMy German shepherd, Mojo isn't quite sure what to make of it. He thought when we left Wisconsin the cold, snowy weather was behind him; he'd be able to swim in his pool year round. Not this winter. It's been unseasonably cold, rainy and now getting measurable snow. Kind of makes me feel like I'm back in Wisconsin.

The snow has been coming down at a pretty good clip. When it changed from rain, to freezing rain to heavy sleet, the snow flakes were huge! I'd say down right impressive for being this far south in the US.

View of the snow in our front yard in Dripping Springs, TX

I thought I'd share some photos I took while it was snowing to show that it actually does snow in the Austin, TX area ... no doubt friends from the North will chuckle, but down here, it's a big deal.

Mojo checking out the snow around the agility equipment

A-frame covered in snow

Hey! This white stuff isn't supposed to be on MY agility course! 

Mojo left paw prints to prove there was measurable snow

I'm currently working on the schedule for my upcoming Spring classes. I will be offering the option to hold classes during the day for anyone who is interested. Please email me directly if you would like to attend classes during weekdays.

I only have up to 5 students per class to allow for necessary one-on-one training with each student. If classes fill, I will have a wait list.

I am enrolling students now, so if you are interested in signing up for Agility Fun 101, Agility Fun 201, Puppy Love Beginner Puppy class or the K9 Good Neighbor Program, now is the time to register to be sure you have a place in the class.

For more information regarding each class, click on the Services and Classes link above.

Spring into some fun with your dog! Shake off those winter blues and come to Paws-A-Tive Choice to experience the enjoyment of positively training your dog.

Train happy; train pawsative!

Kathy

Paws-A-Tive Choice        softailkat@gmail.com

Happy New Year!

My 8 year old, MojoOne decade has ended and another has begun.

My visit to Wisconsin in December was filled with many emotions. I took an unexpected trip up there on December 8th because my mom became terribly ill. She underwent three emergency surgeries in less than a two-week period. It truly was touch and go there for a while. But, after thirty-two days of being in the hospital, Mom was finally able to go home on January 3rd.

I left Wisconsin to head back to Texas on December 20th. Even though much of my time in Wisconsin was devoted to being with Mom, I was very blessed to have the opportunity to spend some much needed time with several friends of Paws-A-Tive Choice.

Even though I've been in Texas for over a year now, my dear, devoted clients and students have not forgotten about me. I held a pooch-party at my learning and wellness center in Union Grove, WI. Spending an evening with my friends and their dogs was the best Christmas gift! Seeing them all again was medicine for my soul!

I thought you all (Yes ... we say that in Wisconsin; although being that I'm in Texas, I should say, "y'all") would enjoy seeing some pictures from my pooch party and visit to Wisconsin.

To the left:

Barb and Rusty. Bless Barb's heart; she drove up from Illinois so Rusty could get a Healing Touch for Animals session with me.

To the right:

Nancy and Rusty. Nancy also brought "her" Rusty for a Healing Touch for Animals session. I have been working with Rusty since he was 4 months old. He is now a happy, healthy 11 year old German shepherd.

Pictures from the Pooch-Party: Dec. 16, 2009

To the left:

Christy and Buster

 To the right:

Duke Boll (His mom is Daun)

To the left:

Gracie, Neo and Chloe

To the right:

Jill and Gracie

To the left:

Jill with Chloe and Rusty

To the right:

Maria with Chloe and Rusty

To the left:

Pooches socializing 

To the right:

Pooches at attention

To the left:

Pooches in play

Below and to the right:

Rebecca and Christy with Patches

To the left:

Rebecca with Gracie

To the left:

Rebecca with Neo and Patches

To the right:

Rusty Dutcher

(His mom is Barb)

To the left:

Zeke Tamblyn

(His mom is Laurie)

They couldn't attend the pooch party, so I went to visit them. As you can see, Zeke is quite the party animal.

To the right:

Rusty Meunier

(His mom is Nancy)

To the left:

Mojo - My German shepherd. He stayed in Texas to promote holiday cheer at home

I can't wait to host another pooch party for all of my friends again! I will let you all (y'all) know when I'll be in Wisconsin. Until then ... stay warm ... THINK SPRING and hug your pooches daily. They'll keep you warm and happy.

May each of you have a very happy and healthy 2010.

Train pawsatively -

Kathy

Paws-A-Tive Choice

Greetings, Friends of Paws-A-Tive Choice,

I sincerely hope you enjoyed the festivities of the holiday season. With the new year right around the corner, it's time to plan your winter training fun for you and your pooch. The winter 2010 training schedule has now been posted. Please visit the CLASS SCHEDULE link to view class times. All classes will be on Saturdays and are 8 weeks long beginning January 16th.

Please register for classes early, as I only accept up to 5 dogs per class so each student gets personal attention. For detailed information regarding the classes offered at Paws-A-Tive Choice, visit the SERVICES AND CLASSES link.

I look forward to spending some winter fun with you and your canine buddy.

Happy New Year!

Kathy