Pet Notes

June 20, 2009 12:36 am

"Get to Know a Great Dane," today, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Petsmart, 1160 Stafford Market Place, Stafford County. Volunteers of The Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League will be available for questions and educational information. 540/658-9272.

"How to Find the Dog of Your Dreams," Tuesday, June 23, 1-2:30 p.m., Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St., Fredericksburg. Ages 16-adult learn to interview a breeder, surf the Web for rescue dogs and much more. Bring your questions. $17; registration required. 540/372-1086, ext. 208; fredericksburg va.gov.

American Red Cross Pet First-Aid Class, Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 4836 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg (across from Cracker Barrel). A must class for anyone who has cats or dogs. Emergency care, proper bandaging and splinting, CPR and much more. $55 per person or $100 per couple. All materials supplied. Bring a bag lunch. Registration: greyhoundsrock.org.

"Basic Manners for Dogs," Saturdays, June 27-Aug. 15, 9:30-10:20 a.m., Pup 'N Iron Canine Facility, Stafford. Learn positive, dog-friendly training techniques. For dogs ages 6 months and up. Proof of all shots required. $130. 540/658-5116; staffordparks.com.

Conformation handling practice, Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m., Pup 'N Iron, Stafford. Ongoing classes with Debbie Hicks, Dawn Lundin and Kathy Ryan. 540/752-1581.

--Compiled by Carol Lee

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