PELHAMS DOG FUN PARK

NEWSLETTER NO. 7

JULY 2010

Hello everyone!

I hope you are all enjoying the summer and not suffering too much in the heat.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support, I think the dogs have been enjoying the dog pool and its been nice sitting somewhere a bit cooler on these summer evenings and watching the dogs play.  Thanks to everyone who has been bringing some well needed refreshments

The field is being sprayed every Saturday morning for Sandfly but do still ensure that your dogs are all also still wearing their sandfly collars.

During the summerI have been concentrating on one to one sessions for owners that have specific problems with their dogs as it is too hot for group classes and we have been very busy.  If anybody wants to book any of these sessions give me a call on 99449644 but give me plenty of notice as I have to try and fit everyone in in the mornings.

The next BBQ will be held on 9^th October.  This will be similar to last time with raffles, a disco bar etc. but we are getting caterers in so that we have a bit more time to talk to everyone.  We are going to open at 3pm with food being served at 6pm.  We are going to have lighting so will be able stay open a bit later this time.

The next round of group obedience classes will now start after the BBQ from 16^th October and we will publish the timetable in the next newsletter.

As mentioned  in the last Newsletter we are very full so far as Boarding is concerned so if you are going away and want to use this service make sure you book early.  We only board the dogs of members so that we are familiar with the dogs before they come.  We also we ask that you fill in a Dog Boarding Form and pay a 50% deposit on booking.  The form can be downloaded from our website www.pelhamdogtraining.com or collected from the office.

As the dogs stay with us in our home when not at the park it is essential that the dogs are house trained and used to staying indoors and sleeping with the family.  This is not a service for dogs that are used living in a yard.  Prices are as follows:-

• Large dogs:                           20 euros per night
• Puppies:                                 20 euros per night
• Small dogs                             15 euros per night

Please note that the daily rate is chargeable for the day of pick up and the day of collection.  All food should be provided by the owner and the dogs can, of course, bring any bedding, toys etc. that they are used to having at home.

Summer opening hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 6 – 9 p.m.  We have decided to close on Fridays from now on as Fridays have proved to be very quiet.

Please note that we will be shut from Friday 13^th to Monday 16^th August for the Santa Maria Feast.  Re-opening on Tuesday 17^th.

The monthly draw winner for June is Member No. 200

As you may know, Luke, my trainee, took his first class this month and did very well, especially with the added pressure of the press turning up in the middle to take photographs.  I hope you all saw our latest  article in The Independent this week.

Luke will be taking his first exams later this month, both theory and practical so can we have some more volunteers please for his next class.

I am sure Luke will do very well but wish him luck when you see him.

Lastly a quick big thanks to Mario Spiteri (and Sooty) for donating us a generator.

Apologies once again for the late sending of this newsletter but better late than never!!

Well its been short and sweet this month but don’t forget to keep reading so you can keep up with events – more next month.

Best wishes,

MARLON

Pelham says:

Don’t forget – take me for a swim, it’s great exercise and it cools me down!

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