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Sorry, I can’t help being an editor. Doesn’t this sound like the dogs will be taught leadership skills and make new friends? I had to read this twice :) Anyway, this just in from Cornell Cooperative Extension in Rockland County.


Join 4-H Dog Obedience and Tricks classes to learn basic dog obedience, how to teach your dog to do tricks and learn self confidence, leadership skills and make new friends! Each program is 6-1 hour sessions. Maximum 10 youth per program. Classes will utilize 4-H curriculum and will be taught by Canine Coaching, CBC and CPDT certified trainers who really like teaching youth. Youth ages 8-18 and their dogs are welcome to register. All classes will be held in the Murchison Hall behind the New Hempstead Presbyterian Church in New City. The program fee is $100 for each youth and dog team. Level 1 sessions begin on July 16, August 1, October 8 and November 21. Level 2 session for graduates of Level 1 begins on September 26.

Contact Pat Hubbard, 4-H Youth Development Director at 845-429-7085 ext. 103 for more information and to register.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 at 11:37 am by Laurel Babcock.
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Laurel Babcock is the Community Life editor for The Journal News, Express Publications and LoHud.com. She grew up with a beloved mutt and was surrounded by dogs into young adulthood. She liked cats enough, but didn't really think of them as true pets. That changed when her brother brought an abandoned 4-week-old kitty into the family, dooming us all. Laurel currently serves as staff for two completely adored cats, Stanley and Cup, both girls.


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