Got a new puppy for Christmas?

Did Santa drop off a new puppy for Christmas? Before he starts chewing the couch and having accidents on that nice carpeted floor, stop by The Centre of Palm Harbor and have our resident dog expert Janet Skinner help you train him!

CSA Palm Harbor's Parks & Recreation office is proud to present "Puppy Manners," instructed by Janet Skinner of Think Pawsitive!. Janet Skinner is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and an AKC CGC® Approved Evaluator. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral & Social Science from the University of Maryland.

Janet has experience teaching dog training classes in both a professional and volunteer capacity. She has also participated in pet therapy activities with her dogs and earned titles in competitive Agility and Rally-Obedience events. Janet has volunteered with local Greyhound rescue organizations over the years and served as a “foster mom” to dozens of ex-racing Greyhounds. She is a member of Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions. She is a volunteer at Pinellas County Animal Services and also serves as Florida Coordinator for Scottish Terrier Rescue of the Southeast.

Janet currently has four dogs of her own – a Greyhound, a Miniature Schnauzer, and two Scottish Terriers, all but one of whom were adopted from a rescue or shelter.Fostering and adopting dogs with behavioral problems has given Janet the understanding and empathy that is so important in a pet dog trainer. She has been through it herself and fully understands the frustration that can result from having a dog or puppy with “issues.”

When you take a Think Pawsitive! training class, you can be assured that Janet wants to see your dog succeed as much as you do!4-week sessions begin each month on Wednesdays from 7-8PM. Classes are $45 for members and $55 for non-members of CSA Palm Harbor. The next session begins January 9th. Pre-registration is required, so stop in today at 1500 16th Street to register.