Winter Chilly Fest - Skokie Park District

Puppy ObedienceThis is the most important class you will take with your puppy. Focusingon positive reinforcement, this program is designed to educate newpuppy owners in the optimum development of their puppies. Correctexisting problems and prevent future problem behaviors. Course workincludes socialization exercises, house training, puppy mouthing, leashtraining, management strategies, attention, foundation obedience skills,massage, grooming and more! Open to puppies 7 weeks to 5-1/2 monthswho have had their first set of vaccinations. Older puppies are acceptedwith instructor approval. Puppies attend all classes.Age: 18 + Location: Oakton CenterInstructor: Dennis Damon, Wendy DeCarlo, Sam YoungCode Days Dates Time R N431951-01 F 1/13-2/17 6:30-7:30P $65 $80Wendy DeCarlo Young and Dog Obedience Group were namedBest Dog Trainer in Chicago Magazine’s Best of 2010!DogsDog Training That Works!Focusing on positive reinforcement, this class provides a comprehensiveprogram of dog-friendly and owner-friendly instruction for obedienceexercises, hand signals, games, tricks and effective solutions for problembehaviors. Dogs five months and older are welcome, including those whohave failed in other training approaches. Dogs should be friendly towardother dogs and people (adults and children). First class is mandatoryfor owners; please bring proof of rabies vaccination. Dogs do not attendthe first class, first class attendance is mandatory for owners. No classFebruary 24.Age: 18 + Location: Oakton CenterInstructor: Dennis Damon, Wendy DeCarlo, Sam YoungCode Days Dates Time R N431953-01 F 1/13-3/9 7:30-8:30P $85 $105Where dogsrun freeA dog recreation area for citizensof Skokie & EvanstonChannelside Park3220 Oakton StreetFor permit information, call (847) 674-1500Annual registration is required to use the park. Stop in at any Skokie Park District facility with the following documents: proof of shots forrabies, distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, bordetella, and para-influenza, as well as proof of stool specimen for internal parasites.Pooch Park Rules and Regulations• All dogs must be at least 4 months old.• Dogs must be spayed or neutered by the age of 12 months. Un-neuteredor un-spayed dogs over the age of 12 months will not be allowed to usethe park and are subject to fine.• Dogs must wear a current State Health Department license tag and beup-to-date on rabies, DHLPP and Bordetella shots. Dogs that areill will not be allowed in the park. Proof of shots is required beforemembership can be sold.• Dog owners are solely responsible for the actions of their dog(s). Ownersmust have voice control of their dogs, and prevent aggressive behavior,i.e., biting, fighting. Dogs must be leashed immediately and must exitthe park if aggressive behavior is observed.• Children must be supervised by an adult (18-years-old) to be in the parkand must remain with the adult at all times.• Dog owners are required to pick up dog feces and dispose of feces in thewaste receptacles which are available throughout the park.• No more than 2 dogs per person on any one visit.• Dogs must be on a leash in the parking lot and walkways. Owners mustkeep the leash with them at all times .• Owners are liable for damage/injury by their dog(s) to another dog,person or park property.• Complaints or grievances may be submitted electronically at the parkdistrict web site (www.skokieparks.org). If complaints are registeredregarding aggressive behavior of your dog, or non-adherence of rules,membership may be revoked. Each incident will be reviewed on a caseby-casebasis.• The Skokie Park District and the City of Evanston are not responsiblefor the actions of the dogs and their owners. You enter this facility atyour own risk, please be responsible and respect all other members ofthe park.For a list of complete rules and regulations go to www.skokieparks.org.Winter 2011-12| 29