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Events presented by TFKC:
Upcoming Event at Fairfield Public Library Sat Aug 13:
On Saturday, 11am, August 13, Trap Falls will again present its popular seminar on Dog Training, Behavior and Communication at the Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Rd, Fairfield. It is free of charge: Children and their parents, and Anyone who wants to learn about how to better communicate with their dog, training options available, and insights into a dog's behavior, is encouraged to attend. Our experts will bring their dogs (certified by Therapy Dogs International), answer your questions, talk about Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) and what's involved in getting the CGC certificate, and perform demonstrations in Obedience and Rally.
TFKC’s Presentation on Behavior, Training and Communication at the Gunn Library in Washington CT on April 2 drew a great crowd. They asked a lot of good questions and were rewarded with a ton of useful information on training and communication tips, along with demonstrations from TDI (Therapy Dogs International) specialist and evaluator, Dona Campbell; Scott Kovack and Club President Laura Wells who presided over the program. Dona brought her Certified TDI Dogs, Hana and Ricky who showed the audience of children and parents how dogs should behave with the proper instruction and communication. Dona also talked about Canine Good Citizenship and the steps necessary get the certificate and talked about Therapy Dogs and their benefit to the community. Scott Kovack showed off his Rottweiler, Hans, and his expertise in Rally competition and obedience. The kids and parents had a great time and TFKC was asked back to help with the library’s READ program. If any club member and his/her dog would like to participate in this program, please contact Cindy Sherman at 203-558-5911. Just remember, your dog must be certified through TDI or Delta Society. .
Upcoming Event at Fairfield Public Library Sat Aug 13:
On Saturday, 11am, August 13, Trap Falls will again present its popular seminar on Dog Training, Behavior and Communication at the Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Rd, Fairfield. It is free of charge: Children and their parents, and Anyone who wants to learn about how to better communicate with their dog, training options available, and insights into a dog's behavior, is encouraged to attend. Our experts will bring their dogs (certified by Therapy Dogs International), answer your questions, talk about Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) and what's involved in getting the CGC certificate, and perform demonstrations in Obedience and Rally.
TFKC’s Presentation on Behavior, Training and Communication at the Gunn Library in Washington CT on April 2 drew a great crowd. They asked a lot of good questions and were rewarded with a ton of useful information on training and communication tips, along with demonstrations from TDI (Therapy Dogs International) specialist and evaluator, Dona Campbell; Scott Kovack and Club President Laura Wells who presided over the program. Dona brought her Certified TDI Dogs, Hana and Ricky who showed the audience of children and parents how dogs should behave with the proper instruction and communication. Dona also talked about Canine Good Citizenship and the steps necessary get the certificate and talked about Therapy Dogs and their benefit to the community. Scott Kovack showed off his Rottweiler, Hans, and his expertise in Rally competition and obedience. The kids and parents had a great time and TFKC was asked back to help with the library’s READ program. If any club member and his/her dog would like to participate in this program, please contact Cindy Sherman at 203-558-5911. Just remember, your dog must be certified through TDI or Delta Society. .
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Trap Falls Kennel Club and Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury join in successful Family Literacy program
The auditorium at Silas Bronson Library in Waterbury was the site of Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury’s (LVGW) program, “Alphabet Explorers”, on Saturday November 20. The featured letter was “D” for Dogs and LVGW and Trap Falls Kennel Club of Shelton CT teamed up for this event.
Two members from the Kennel Club came with their Therapy dogs as over 20 families and two R.E.A.D (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) teams of West Highland White Terriers and Brittany Spaniels listened attentively to dog stories. Dona Campbell and Chris Durgin who brought their Canine companions, explained to the young audience the Do’s and Don’ts of approaching strange dogs and demonstrated obedience and tricks. After the reading session, the eager young listeners were allowed to pet and sit with the attention-loving dogs.
LVGW is on a roll with this very successful pilot program. LVGW Executive Director Tina Agati, and accompanying Program Director, Vanessa Vowe, started this family literacy program, which features specific letters and books/themes each month. Youngsters and their parents are invited to come and listen to stories on the designated theme, in hopes of encouraging reading and discovery.
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury
http://www.lvgwct.org/index.html
is a non-profit organization whose mission is to teach adults how to read, write, and speak English so that they may achieve personal, educational, employment and civic goals within their community.
http://www.lvgwct.org/index.html
is a non-profit organization whose mission is to teach adults how to read, write, and speak English so that they may achieve personal, educational, employment and civic goals within their community.
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Click here for more information
about TFKC
on going
Pet Therapy programs.
Also, info on requirements for partner groups.