The briefs

Dog training offers tips Wednesday

Jennie Kang, a certified pet dog trainer at Anderson Animal Shelter, will host a lecture titled "The Theory Behind Training" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, in conjunction with its Quarterly Adult Lecture Series.

Kang will explain the theories behind dog training, as well as different methods of training, including positive and negative reinforcement, positive and negative punishment and interval training. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about training methods and theories.

Registration is free to members of the shelter and $5 for nonmembers. To register, call Anna Friedman at (847) 697-2880, ext. 51 or e-mail afriedman@andersonanimalshelter.org.

The Anderson Animal Shelter Lecture Series is an educational program intended to provide the community with relevant information about pet care, animal welfare, and animal programs. All lectures will be held in the shelter auditorium.

The shelter is at 1000 S. LaFox Road (Route 31) in South Elgin. For information about the shelter and its programs, call (847) 697-2880.

Rocketeers meet today in McHenry

The Fox Valley Rocketeers, a local club of model rocketry enthusiasts, is hosting its January club meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. today at the McHenry Public Library, 809 N. Front St., McHenry. For details, call Mark Bundick (815) 337-9068 or Ken Hutchinson (815) 444-0539. Visit the Web site at www.foxvalleyrocketeers.org for a map to the library.