Family Dog Center Offering Training, Workshops

For all the area dog owners looking for training (yes, for both the owner and dog), is offering a number of events.

Therapy Dog Team Training 

New Class Sessions Begin

• Monday April 16th at 6:30pm
• Tuesday May 1 at 6:30pm
• Saturday May 5 at 10:00am 

At Family Dog Center of Illinois, the training offers Therapy Dog classes that help prepare the owner and their dog, as a team, for Therapy Dog Program evaluations. When a dog becomes a registered Therapy Dog, it is both the owner and their dog who are registered together—as a team.

Family Dog Center Training Instructors will help build and perfect a dog's Basic Obedience Skills.

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CGC Testing
Canine Good Citizenship

Saturday, April 14, at 9 a.m.

All dogs, including purebreed and mixed breed dogs are welcome to participate in the American Kennel Clubs (AKC) Canine Good Citizan (CGC) program. Dogs must be old enough to have received necessary immunizations such as rabies vaccines.

There is no age limt for the CGC test. Puppies who have completed all immunizations and boosters may be tested, however, because behavior and temperament can change over time, when puppies pass the CGC test, owners should have them retested as adults.

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Puppy Play Dates

Owners can give their puppy socialization skills during FDC Play Puppy Dates. Puppies will interact and play off-leash during our montiored playtimes.

An FDC Instructor will be available to assist with any questions.

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Free Workshop:

Animal Injuries—Strains, Sprains & Tears

Presented by: Dr Fritz Trybus DVM, Animal Hospital of Woodstock

Saturday April 28 at 1:30 p.m. at Family Dog Center of Illinois, 6200 Berkshire Road, Crystal Lake. Call 815-893-7933 for more information.Space is Limited

Everyday activities such as running, playing, jumping and sprinting can result in dog leg injuries ranging from a mild sprain to a severe injury.

During this seminar, Trybus (call him Dr. Fritz) will discuss:

• How to help prevent these injuries
• How to identify the symptoms
• What medical treatment you should seek for your dog

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About Dr. Fritz: While Dr. Fritz enjoys all aspects of Veterinary Medicine, he has special interests in orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, advanced dentistry, and anesthesiology/pain management

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