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By april, October 2, 2011

PELHAMS DOG SCHOOL

OCTOBER 2011

Hi Everyone, I hope you all had a good summer.

First of all, I must apologise for the long delay since our last Newsletter.  Future newsletters will be sent out every 3 months to keep you all up to date with all our exciting new developments.  The first of which is my new TV show “The Pack Leader” which is being aired on Net TV every Thursday from 6^th October 2011 for 13 weeks.

Why not come along and join us for our launch programme at Terrazza Restaurant,
Spinola Bay, St. Julians

Thursday 6^th October from 7.30 p.m.

– Free finger buffet –

Dogs welcome – 5 euro donation to dog sanctuaries

Pelham’s Doggy Day Care

ALL DAY DOG SITTING SERVICE FOR JUST 5 EUROS

It has come to my notice that too many dogs are left home alone all day while their owners have to go out to work.  So with the help of my new assistant Dawn I have decided to offer a service to members where they can leave their dogs from 07.30 a.m. until 5.30 p.m** for just 5 euros per day*.   This is just 50c per hour!!  Don’t leave your dogs alone bring them to Pelhams Doggy Day Care where they can play and have the exercise they need.

*minimum of 3 days per week – 1 day 10 euros. 

**Pickups after 5.30 p.m. extra 5 euros.

NEW OPENING HOURS

From Monday 10^th October I will be open every day from 7.30 a.m.

KIOSK OPENING SOON

The Food kiosk will be opening shortly where we will be able to offer hot and cold beverages, toasted sandwiches, burgers, chips and various other snacks.  Those of you that were attending last winter will be pleased to hear our tasty barbeque burgers will also be back!

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

Can I please ask all those whose memberships have expired to please come and renew asap.

CHARITY EVENTS

• The Animal Welfare in Ta Qali is celebrating its 1^st anniversary on Sunday 9^th October with a Fun Day and I am doing a demonstration class to show the public what Pelhams is all about.  Please come along and show your support.
• I am organising a charity event for Christmas in order to be able to donate food to the various dog sanctuaries on the island.  Please come along and put your name down if you are interested.

TRAINING CLASSES:

I am starting the next round of classes from the end of this month.  Please come along to sign up as soon as possible.  Classes will take place on Saturday and Sunday mornings as before.

My Agility classes proved to be extremely popular last time around, again if you are interested come and sign up asap.

I am also thinking about starting specialized classes in whistle work.  Please let me know if you are interested – maximum 8 dogs.

IMPORTANT POINTS

• When you bring your dog to the park please make sure you pick up your dog’s poo.
• Don’t forget to worm your dogs regularly.

THANK YOU

To all my regulars who have kept coming throughout the year – you know who you are.

SPONSORSHIP

There is still quite a bit of filming to be done for my TV show – plus we are already discussing a second series so if you want to display an advertising banner at the school to be seen during filming please contact me asap. – Tel: 99449644

If anybody has any goldfish they want to donate to our pond I would be very grateful – Thanks.

And finally ……….

Don’t forget, when thinking about those Christmas gifts:

“A dog is for Life – Not just for Christmas!!!”

I hope to see you all at Pelhams very soon.

MARLON

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By april, March 15, 2011

PELHAMS DOG FUN PARK

NEWSLETTER NO. 11

MARCH 2011

Hello again everyone, 2011 has got off to a very good start for Pelhams with new members joining all the time – thank you very much for your recommendations.

The latest round of obedience classes are now half way through and I would like to congratulate you all on your hard work.  I can really notice those who have obviously been practicing at home and can see real improvements in our long term members.

I haven’t started  the Agility Classes yet as I need a few more people (and their dogs of course) so these will probably start with the next round of obedience classes that begin at the end of April.  Don’t forget to start signing up for these asap

If you have a membership number between 1 and 172 and haven‘t yet renewed your membership can you please do so by the end of the month.  Membership for the next year is 30 euros.  Entrance and class fees remain the same at 5 euros per dog.

Gold Memberships are also now available at a price of 250 euros for 1 year (150 euros for six months).  This then entitles you to unlimited visits to the dog park (classes not included).  Members who have recently joined and wish to upgrade to this service can do so, we will just deduct the membership you have already paid.

We now have our first sponsor for the Agility Obstacles.  Michele has bagged obstacle number 8 for her hand painted dog bowls – take a look, they make very nice presents.

If you have a company or know anyone who might be interested in sponsoring one of the obstacles the price of each 50cm x 50cm sign will be 50 euros for the year + the price of the sign.  The signs can either show the name of the company or person with their dogs etc. and will be attached to each obstacle. For Example:

Sponsored by:           Marlon Howes

Pelhams Dog School

Pelham, Golden Retriever

Tel: 99449644

I would still like to get some more banners up around the perimeter wall and on the dog pool to brighten the place up a bit.  The banners are approximately    3 m x 2 m.  If you know anyone who might be interested in advertising please let me know.

You may have noticed we have a new sponsor for dog food, treats etc., more information will be available next month.

Boarding is once again extremely busy so if you are going away and need to use this service please book as early as possible especially now that we are getting nearer to the summer and people are booking their holidays. The price of this service is 20 euros per day with drop off and pick up days counted as 1 full day.  Owners to supply their own dog food beds etc.

Thanks once again to all our Saturday and Sunday afternoon regulars, and thanks to those who have donated jars of coffee.

We now have freshly made barbecued burgers, hot dogs and chips on sale at weekends as well as hot and cold drinks.

If you have a catering business or bar or know anyone who does and would like to sponsor some umbrellas for Pelhams’ use during the summer please get in touch.

Can I ask all members to make sure they clean up after their dogs especially during classes as this makes a more pleasant environment for everyone.

I am planning to hold another  BBQ in mid-June after the last round of obedience classes have finished before it gets too hot.

I will be extending the opening hours until 6 p.m. from 1^st April but these will, of course, be subject to further change in the summer.

Finally, the radio which I use at the school is a DAB radio supplied by Sergio (Ruby), one of our Gold Members. These radios are able to broadcast stations from England and other countries around the world with crystal clear reception.  If anyone is interested in acquiring one speak to me.

MARLON

Pelham says:

Keep practicing – we can tell!