Volume 16 | Number 03
Luvk9s March monthly newsletter
Spring - and daylight-saving time - is right around the corner. While we humans will miss that hour of sleep, the switch to daylight-saving time can also affect our dogs.

According to dogtime.com, "Animals don’t set their routines by the clock that we use as humans to keep on schedule. They have their own circadian rhythm – a biological clock that helps them know when to eat, sleep, go potty, and do everything else in their day. So when humans change the clock for the start of daylight-saving time, it can affect dogs more strongly."

Click here to read more about how "springing forward" can affect your dog.

Don't forget to set your clocks ahead Sunday, March 10th!
Tricks get no respect
Photo by Fabian Gieske at unsplash
Trick training is finally getting the respect it deserves since the American Kennel Club (AKC) announced the creation of their trick dog titling program.

I've always been a fan of tricks training, not only because it's fun, but it also offers so many other benefits. Any training you do with your dog results in a better bond between the two of you, especially if you're both having fun. The more you teach and work with your dogs, the quicker they learn new skills. And overall, general obedience cues and manners tend to improve.

Here are a few links to get you started:
Tricks training is a great confidence builder for shy dogs and as well as a great tool to teach high-energy dogs to focus on you.
Building a bond with your dog
Does your dog follow you around the house? Does he wait by the window and watch for you when you leave the house? Does your dog do the happy dance when you come home? Does your dog (usually) come when called? These are just a few of the many indicators that you probably have an excellent bond with your dog.

What exactly is bonding and why is it important?
  
Upcoming educational opportunities
Photo by McDobbie_Hu on Unsplash
Puppy classes
Starts Friday, March. 1 at 9:30 AM
Starts Saturday, March 2 at 9:30 AM

Basic Obedience (level I)
Starts Friday, March 1 at 11:30 AM
Starts Saturday, March 2 at 11:30 AM

Canine Good Citizen CGC (level II) and
intro to therapy dog work
Starts Friday, March 1 at 1:30 PM
Starts Saturday, March 2 at 1:30 PM

Canine Good Citizen CGCA (level III)
Advanced Canine Good Citizen
Starts Saturday, March 2 at 3:30 PM

AKC Trick's class (AKC TRICK DOG)
(Novice, intermediate and advanced)
Starts Friday, March 1 at 3:30 PM
Learn this trick in Trick Dog class!
Luvk9s is offering in-home
private consults. Call, email
or text for more info!