Luvk9s July monthly newsletter

Volume 16 | Number 07

The dog days of summer are upon us. Have you ever wondered where that expression came from? Here's a hint - it has nothing to do with our canine companions.

The star Sirius, also known as "Alpha Canis Majoris" or the dog star, is the brightest star in the night sky. "Dog days" happen when Sirius appears to rise alongside the sun in late July in the Northern Hemisphere. The Greeks and Romans believed the combined heat from these two stars is what made those days the hottest of the year and came up with this now common expression. This year, the dog days of summer start July 3 and will end August 11.

Click here to read more about keeping your dog cool (and safe) this summer.

CLICK HERE to meet Beacon, the USA gymnastics therapy dog

Tips to survive 4th of July fireworks

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While humans enjoy 4th of July fireworks, most dogs don't. Here are some tips to help calm your nervous dog.

Stay home. Your presence will help relieve your dog's stress.
Be calm; dogs pick up on our nervousness.
It's OK to hold your dog; you'd comfort your child the same way.
Minimize the intensity of the fireworks by closing windows and drawing the shades, turning on a sound machine or playing calming music.
If your dog has a severe reaction to noise, consult your vet for medication to help.
Try wrap therapy or a Thundershirt.

Click here to learn how to desensitize

your dog to the sound of fireworks.

Leash Reactivity

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Does your dog pull, lunge, growl and/or bark at other dogs while on leash? You’re not alone.

Leash reactivity is usually on any list of “top 10 dog behavior issues.”

Most reactive dogs are not aggressive, but simply fearful. Why does this happen? And what can you do to address this issue?

Click here to learn how to address leash reactivity.

Upcoming educational opportunities

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Puppy classes

Starts Friday, July 19 at 11 AM

Starts Saturday, July 20 at 11 AM

Basic Obedience (level I)

Starts Friday, July 19 at 9 AM

Starts Saturday, July 20 at 9 AM

Canine Good Citizen CGC (level II) and

intro to therapy dog work

Starts Friday, July 19 at 1 PM

Starts Saturday, July 20 at 1 PM

Canine Good Citizen CGCA (level III)

Advanced Canine Good Citizen

Starts Saturday, July 20 at 3 PM

AKC Trick's class (AKC TRICK DOG)

(Novice, intermediate and advanced)

Starts Friday, July 19 at 3 PM

Click here for more info & registration instructions

Canine Good Citizen is a 10-skill test that teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners. This is the perfect level II class to fine-tune skills learned in basic class.

CLICK below for more info about classes:

Luvk9s also offers private,

in-home consultations.

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