Kathy McCoubrey, Instructor located halfway between Gainesville and Warrenton, VA 540-349-9265 kathy@a-dogs-life.net

NEW DALMATIAN BOOK! A new book about the Dalmatian by Kathy McCoubrey (Ravenwood Dalmatians) with wonderful illustrations by Carla Baker (A to Z Dalmatians) can now be ordered from. Alpine Publications. Contact Alpine Publications 1-800-777-7257 or email alpinecsr@aol.com The cost is $24.95 plus shipping.

Basic Obedience—suitable for dogs of any age. This class covers behaviors such as walk on leash, sit, down, come, stay. 6 weeks $75. Starts August 1 at 8 PM.

 Nosework for Fun—dogs do not have to have any previous training but must be capable of being crated in class while other dogs are working. Dogs have an incredible sense of smell and this class will show you how to put it to ise in a fun way. 4 weeks $50. Starts August 2 at 7 PM.

 Tricks—dogs do not have to have any previous training but must be under control and able to work around other dogs. Tricks are a wonderful way of providing exercise for your dog's mind and are a lot of fun for both dog and handler. 4 weeks $50. Starts August 2 at 8 PM.

Private lessons are also available at $35 per half hour or pre-pay for 5 lessons for only $150.

 All classes are taught using positive reinforcement techniques with the emphasis on clicker training by an instructor with over 25 years of experience.

DIRECTIONS:

From the east on I-66: Take exit 43A and follow Rt. 29 south through Gainesville. Continue on for about 5 miles to a traffic light at Rt. 600 (Beverly's Mill Road). Continue through the traffic light and make the next right on Rt. 674 (Old Alexandria Pike). **Go 1/2 mile and the road forks. Bear to the right. Rt. 674 is now called Georgetown Road. We are about 1 1/2 miles down on the left. 6156 Georgetown Road.

From the west on I-66: Take exit 31 The Plains. At the end of the off ramp turn left and follow the road about 2 miles into The Plains. At the stop sign in The Plains turn right on Rt. 55. Go about 5 miles and Rt. 55 will pass under I-66 and become a divided road. Just after the road divides turn right on Rt. 674. Go 1/2 mile and Rt. 674 makes a left. Turn left and follow Rt. 674 about 3 miles. You will cross a bridge. We are the property on the right just after the bridge. 6156 Georgetown Road.

From Warrenton: Go north on Rt. 29 to New Baltimore. Just past the New Baltimore Fire Station there is a flashing yellow light warning you of a traffic light 1/2 mile ahead. Just past this flashing light is a left turn lane for Rt. 674. Turn left and follow directions above after the **.

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