The Austin Dog Alliance’s K9 Kids Club is designed for children in grades 4 – 5 who really like dogs. The typical child in these classes exhibits one of the following traits: a fascination with Animal Planet and or Animal Cops, a desire to own a dog, a love of dogs and everything dog related, a desire to work with dogs, a desire to learn more about dogs. Each week, a different speaker presents a topic to the kids about dog care and career opportunities related to working with dogs. From a parent’s perspective, the focus of this program is providing inspiration for working hard in school and building self-esteem by providing dog lovers a common activity and bonding experience.  From a kid’s perspective, it is a really fun class where you work hands on with a variety of dogs and learn a lot from trainers, vets, groomers and breeders.

2008 SESSIONS

Session 1: Griffith Animal Hospital in Cedar Park
Tuesdays, February 12 – March 25
(No class March 11 for Spring Break)
3:30 – 4:45 or 5:00 - 6:15  

Cost for each session is $75 with an optional $11 for a t-shirt. All profits benefit Austin Dog Alliance, a non-profit, 501c3. Bring your own dog to two classes each session, including the end of session party

Sessions are 6 weeks long and space is limited.  Last year, most sessions sold out, so register early!

Session topics and speakers will included:

February 12 - Bugs, Poop and Worms

    Ellen Mahanay, a veterinarian technician at Griffith Animal Hospital, will provide a complete     exam for a rescued dog. We will look for heart worms, parasites and worms. We will evaluate     the skin for ring worm and scabies. Students will view blood, skin and fecal samples under the     microscopes.

February 19 - Travis County Search and Rescue - K9 Unit

    Stacy Dukes and Megan Kazada will explain how search dogs assist law enforcement with     missing person incidents, why dogs are used in searching for lost people and what to do if you     become lost. Students will have the opportunity to "hide" and be found by the search dogs.     Dog drives and training methods will also be discussed.

February 26 - Dog Carting and Other Fun Dog Activities

    Karen Kimbrough has been doing AKC Agility, Rally and Drafting/Carting for eight years with her     Bouvier des Flandres, Heidi and Hansi. She will demonstrate the dog sport of carting and some     other fun activities. Karen and Hansi were recently seen on Animal Planet's airing of the AKC     Agility Invitational Finals. They placed 7th in the 24" division.

March 4 - Good Clean Fun, Wash Your Dog at Mud Puppies

    We will take a field trip to nearby Mud Puppies Dog Wash where you will learn some techniques     for getting your dog clean and well groomed. Bring your own dog for lots of good clean fun. If     you don't have a dog, we will provide a rescued dog that needs a bath.

March 18 - Dogs of Many Breeds

    Learn detailed information about various breeds from local pure breed rescue groups. Each     group will bring dogs to meet. You will be able to meet a Great Dane and Bloodhound from     Etosha Rescue, an Airdale Terrier and Besinji from Airdale Rescue, a German Shepherd Dog     from Austin German Shepherd Rescue and one other surprise guest.

March 25 - Teach Your Dog Agility

    We will take a field trip to nearby Hearts and Paws for a session on Agility with trainer Diana     Smith. You will teach your dog to climb the ramp, run thru a tunnel and jump the hurdles. Bring     your own dog or work with one of our rescue dogs.

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