BarkZone

New Basic Dog Obedience Class starts Monday August 2nd at 6:45PM-8:15PM. The class goes for 6 weeks every Monday and costs $99. Our trainer is Maggie Yates. The class will be held at BarkZone. Please call to sign up or come into our office and sign up. 503-844-7989

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Is your dog:
Overweight?
Slowing down with age?
Full of energy, that’s hard to contain?
Recovering from illness, injury or surgery?

Did you know that with water resistance, a five-minute swim is about the equivalent of a 5-mile run? If so, warm water swimming may be just what he/she needs. BZ is planning to expand its services, possibly adding Warm Water Swimming. And, if your dog does not like the water, you’re not alone. Most dogs don’t like it, initially. And even for dogs that do like to swim, adjusting to a pool is very common.

Warm Water Swimming for Your Dog’s Good Health

Julie Thomas – Certified Canine Hydrotherapist is planning to open a canine swim center in part of the Bark Zone. In addition to being a certified canine swim coach, she is a certified Small Animal Massage Practioner. Julie, a recent, former Intel employee has always been a “water rat” and dog owner/lover and is now pursuing her dream of enhancing the lives of our pets with this type of exercise. Her passion is working with senior/geriatric dogs, and those nearing the end of their lives.

Warm water swim therapy is beneficial for dogs of all ages and physical conditions. Maintenance and rehabilitative massage are often included in the sessions.

Warm water swimming can help dogs that are:
• Overweight – providing a safe, low impact way to burn calories
• Geriatric or slowing down due to arthritis or other muscular/skeletal conditions.
• Recovering from injury or surgery – increases circulation, relaxes injured muscles and restores strength.
• Full of energy and/or bored – Fun swimming – Some dogs love to swim! And for those that don’t, a couple swim lessons can be beneficial if you’re around water.
• Competitive in sports or the show ring and could benefit from additional conditioning.
• In need of consistent year round exercise

With water resistance, a five-minute swim is about the equivalent of a 5-mile run!

Services consist of:
A. Assisted Swim ‐ canine swim coach works in the water with the dog to
Help him/her with swimming, staying in the pool, or feeling comfortable being held or massaged in the water. For an older dog, the session may consist mostly of standing or floating in a swim coach’s arms. For a young dog swimming to keep muscles strong, it may mean being carried into the water and swimming back to the steps. Or, for the active sports dog, it may mean swimming combined with massage on the steps to keep the dog calm in between swim. Assisted swim for injury recovery is for dogs that have veterinary approval to swim as part of their recovery. The swim coach works with the owner to determine appropriate activity types and levels based on recovery status and vet recommendations.

These sessions typically last 20-45 minutes. Price range: $30-$60

B. Fun/Self Swim ‐ for dogs that can swim, unassisted, with the owner in the water, for example, throwing the ball or toy. Available for owners who have demonstrated their ability to manage their dogs successfully and safely in and around the pool.

Sessions typically last 30-45 minutes. Price Range – $25-$

We will be having new training classes starting in March. The intro to agility class will start Monday March 15th from 6:45PM-8:15PM and will be every Monday for 6 weeks. The cost for the class you choose to be in is $99. The basic obedience class will start Tuesday March 16th at 6:45-8:15PM and be every Tuesday for 6 weeks. Please sign up in our office or call us at 503-844-7989 to have us sign you up.

Let us know if you are not on our newsletter mailing list and we will add you! E-mail us at office@barkzone.org and let us know you woud like to be added. We sometimes have coupons and always have news about whats new at BarkZone.

We have two classes starting in January. Basic obedience will be Monday January 11th and Agility training will be Tuesday January 12th. They both start at 6:45PM and go till 8:15PM. There is one class a week for 6 weeks and the cost is $99. Please call us if you would like to get your dog signed up! 503-844-7989

We have a nice and warm facility! If you are worried about your dogs staying warm throughout the day just bring them in to Barkzone for some daycare. They are guaranteed to stay warm. Especially when they are romping around with the other pups!

Miley and Gus are the two newest additions to the BarkZone Family. They both had their temp tests today and they did amazing for their first time with us! Check out their pics!

Don’t forget to book your dog’s Holiday grooming appointment! You dont want a smelly dog while you have company do you!?! 503-844-7989-Hillsboro or our new Lake Oswego grooming location 503-636-9344