Cobi's Calendar: Dog Events Across the Country 7 February 2004, Saturday Cherokee County Humane Society Doggie U needs You! Volunteers needed to help shelter dogs become more adoptable The Cherokee County Humane Society is looking for volunteers to help with an innovative program to train shelter dogs so that they will be better candidates for adoption. Doggie U pairs shelter dogs with amateur volunteer trainers who provide them with basic training. This training focuses on basic obedience issues such as sit, stay, down, and come. It also provides an opportunity for the dogs to practice walking nicely on a leash. Doggie U needs You! Volunteers needed to help shelter dogs become more adoptable The Cherokee County Humane Society is looking for volunteers to help with an innovative program to train shelter dogs so that they will be better candidates for adoption. "Many people are impressed by a dog that knows basic manners," explains Gina Carr, the Director of Doggie University, the Cherokee County Humane Society's newest program. "Doggie U will help prepare dogs at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter for their new homes." "We are very excited about this opportunity to partner with the Cherokee County Animal Shelter," said Felicia McAleer, president of the Cherokee Humane Society. "We believe that the basic obedience training that CCHS volunteers can provide will make shelter dogs more marketable. We also believe that this training will reduce the chances that the new owner will want to return the dog to the shelter for behavior issues." Doggie U pairs shelter dogs with amateur volunteer trainers who provide them with basic training. This training focuses on basic obedience issues such as sit, stay, down, and come. It also provides an opportunity for the dogs to practice walking nicely on a leash. As a "student", the dog's run at the shelter is marked with a cheerful "Doggie U Student" sign that indicates that this dog is being trained. Dogs that have mastered these commands have their runs decorated with a "Doggie U Graduate" certificate. The CCHS is looking for volunteers to act as instructors for Doggie U. Volunteers will need to commit at least two Saturdays per month that they can work at the shelter for an hour or two to train dogs. No experience in dog training is required. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Gina Carr at 770-517-8210, ext. 933. Paw Painting Party in Toledo Ohio Paw Painting Party at the Karnik Pet Lodge - Saturday, February 7th from 9 am - noon! Pets will paint their paw onto an 8" ceramic plate from the Lazy Bones Pet Bakery/The PlateHouse Pottery Studio that will then be fired and ready for pick-up approximately one week later. Cost is $15 and reservations are preferred (419-885-2200), but walk-ins are welcome. Festivities also include K100 broadcasting live, Pet Communicator Diane Schutte and a raffle for a Valentine's Day package including dinner at Cousino's, roses and jewelry. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six tickets for $5. Call 419-482-7101 to purchase tickets even if you cannot attend the Paw Painting Party! E-mail us your dog birthday or dog event: Cobi's Calendar Licensed To: Doggie Deliveries