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Here is what's happening at Noble Beast this month:
Saturdays, February 13, 20 & 27 Are you considering a new animal addition to the family in 2010? AZ RESCUE is an organization that saves dogs and cats from the pound and cares for them until they find a forever home.
Saturday, February 20 One of the main reasons people acquire a dog is to coerce themselves to get off the couch and go for walks daily. Do you have dog wants to walk you instead of the other way around? Canine behaviorist Pierce Russell will be at Noble Beast on Feb. 20 to show you how teach your dog to walk at a heel, as well as to sit, stay and come. Russell is an advocate of praise and correction as opposed to treats. He will recommend the use of a pinch collar for some dogs. Training a dog to heel is hard work and the trainer needs to use both positive and negative reinforcement. You have to be focused to achieve your goals, but when you dog responds to the heel command, it is incredibly rewarding both for your and the dog. If your dog is a beast on a leash, come and learn techniques that will keep you both safe and happy during walks, and the rest of the time too.
Sunday, February 28
You are your beast are invited to join us for a Sunday afternoon get together with free treats, drinks and fun for pets and their people. See old friends and make new ones at this popular event!
Saturday, March 6 You know how to listen to your own body signals to take care of yourself, and you can do the same with your beloved cats. Learn how to check your cat’s health. Kittens, cattens (or “teenagers”-cats 6 -12 months) and seniors all have their own needs, and a regular once-over can help you to understand your cat’s normal healthy state. Learn how to decide if a trip to the vet is necessary and be better informed if you do need to see a vet. You will discover how to do to a general physical: checking ears, nose, eyes, mouth, fur and skin condition, the occasional lump and bump, the rear-end, and everything in between. Jane will also cover nail clipping, how to give a pill, and determining your cat’s proper weight. Jane Ehrlich helps cat owners with behavior problems through her business, Cattitude. She is a consultant for animal hospitals and volunteered as the feline behavior counselor at the Arizona Animal Welfare League. She is currently developing a feline behavior program at the Sun Valley Animal Shelter.
Saturday, March 20 Dr. Sparks focuses on healthy natural diets for his patients and is a proponent of raw food for pets. You are invited to hear him discuss a variety of animal nutrition topics, including:
Saturday, March 27 What is acupuncture? How does acupuncture work? When should you consider using acupuncture for your pet? Will your dog sit still for an acupuncture treatment? Will your cat allow the vet to put acupuncture needles in her? Learn the answers to these and other questions at the first of Noble Beast’s monthly lectures by Jacquie Allgire, DVM and Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist. Dr. Jacquie specializes in providing acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutritional therapy, homeopathy and chiropractic care for small animal patients. She is an active member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, the International Veterinary Medical Society, the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association and the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture. She practices at Alta Vista Veterinary Hospital in Phoenix.
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