New puppy class starting Sat June 18.  will be held at 10am, Miles River Kennel  for puppy ages 3 to 7 months old Instructor will be Sal LoGrande , a graduate of the Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers in California. The class will deal with basic skills, proper play techniques to build engagement and focus, how to manage the puppy to avoid problems later, propper socialization, and teaching puppy how to learn. A solid foundation now will pay dividends later. Class will involve 5 sessions for $125.00 with 2 make-up classes allowed.  email Linda at mrkennelddrdogs@aol.com or call  Sal at 978-879-8533 for reservation  Instructor , Sal , will be in charge and responsible for all moneys involved    ATTENTION: NEW PUPPY OWNERS Linda will be having obedience classes on Saturday mornings at 11:00am at Miles River Training Kennel in Ipswich . All breeds ages over 7 months . Call Linda for more info at 978-500-5150.   $25.00 , walk in per class.  *Also offering " in-kennel taining" $400.00 per week. have your pet trained  while tou take summer vacation ! Private or Semi-private Training lessons will be held through out the week at Linda's (Paradise Rd., Ipswich,Ma.) Please call in advance to schedule your lesson 978-500-5150.   Scool's in Session! Linda & Gunther sledding	Long down/stays MILES RIVER TRAINING PROGRAM Inhouse training school, designed to develop, Attention, Behavior & Confidence , besides Obedience. Training is done in a manner to develop attitude needed to achieve an off-leash obedience dog. Miles River accepts almost any dog for training. Exceptions are based on ages and temperments. Our in-house program is almost 16 years old, and has had great success. Over the years, dogs have come here from many states, not just Ma. There will be more info and references shortly , Call or E-mail Linda mrkennelddrdogs@aol.com or 978-500-5150 It is very important to start training & socializing your pups as soon as possible. Socializing & training away from your home environment helps build confidence. It is important that your pup does not become "fearfull of the unknown". This may happen if your pup is not socialized properly, so please make sure your pup is getting out into the world so he can learn that there is nothing to fear! A properly trained & socialized dog makes a better family member! Here is the International Therapy Dog website http://tdi-dog.org/whatdo.html
	German Shepherds are very versatile and love to learn new things. A bored dog can get very destructive and develope behavioral problems. Winter is a long season, so be sure to join a training class or try something new, your dog will love you for it!
Korrie doing an agility demo. Agility is a great way for you and your dog to exercise & have fun (must have obedience training). It's a great confidense booster too!
Theo (sired by Bullet), learning to herd sheep!	Janet Skijorring with Elle & Onyx.