Grooming school donates to canine police unit
The Academy of Dog Grooming Arts in Arlington Heights has donated a bulletproof and stab-resistant vest to a second canine unit of the Arlington Heights Police Department. It was presented at last week's Chicagoland Pet Expo.
Entry deadlines: Car-Dun-al Obedience Dog Training Club has set March 27 as the deadline to enter its April 13 Tracking Tests, which are limited to two. The fee is $50. TDX entry limit is four, and the fee is $100. Entry forms and fees should be sent to Penny Kurz, Trial Secretary, 737 Primrose Lane, Schaumburg, IL 60194-2625. The tests will be held at Red Cut State Park Olson Beach Conservation Area on Harlem Road in Loves Park.
• Rand Park Dog Training Club has set April 9 as the deadline to enter its Obedience and Rally Trials on April 26 and 27 at Sportszone, 1945 Cornelle Ave., Melrose Park. Entry fees for each day are $26 plus $23 for a second entry of the same dog. Entries and fees, made payable to the club, should be sent to Karen Taylor, Trial Secretary, 930 E. Krista Court, Palatine, IL 60074-6492. For more information, call Kathy at (847) 437-5458.
Correctionals: The German Shepherd Dog Training Club of Chicago will hold the next Correctional Clinic March 28 in the clubhouse, 4925 County Farm Road, Hanover Park. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and judging starts at 7 p.m. The entry fee is $5 plus $3 for an additional entry of the same dog. Gate and e-mail entry is $6 plus $4. Pre-entries go to Teri Childers, 894 Somerset Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188. For information, e-mail stormsmom@speakeasy.net or stormsmom1@comcast.net.
• Rand Park Dog Training Club's next Correction Clinic will be April 5 at For Your Canine, 4233 United Parkway, Schiller Park. Judging starts at 11:30 a.m. with no walk-ins after 1 p.m. Pre-entry fee is $7 plus $6 for a second entry of the same dog. Send the pre-entry and check payable to the club to Jean Eremo, 2511 N. 79th Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707. Gate entry is $8 plus $7 for a second entry of same dog. All classes are limited to 30. Call (708) 453-5128 if you have questions.
New classes: River Trails Park District will have Tricks and Treats starting at 7:15 p.m. April 1. Dogs learn tricks and some basic agility and handlers learn about proper nutrition. The dogs also get a homemade treat. The Basic Obedience class starts at 7:15 p.m. April 2. Classes are open to dogs of all ages, run for eight weeks and are held in the multipurpose room at 550 Business Center Drive, Mount Prospect. To register go online to www.rtpd.org or call (847) 255-1200. For more information, call Joanne at (847) 208-8583 or e-mail Joanne@eskieconnection.com.
• Paws R Us K9s Dog Training has a pre-beginner (puppy kindergarten) class starting at 7 p.m. and beginner (on leash) at 8 p.m. April 1. At 9 p.m. there are all levels of advanced training, and drop-ins are welcome. A six-week off leash beginners/novice class starts at 7 p.m. and a novice/rally course at 7:30 p.m. April 9. Advanced rally meets at 8 p.m. and Excellent rally at 9 p.m. These classes are at 503 Sundown, South Elgin. For information, call Penny at (847) 882-5342. The Puppy class for those less than four months old is in South Barrington. For that, call Val at (847) 382-3217.
Benefit dinner: Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter's Annual Benefit Dinner 2008 will be held April 14 at Marriott's Lincolnshire Resort. "8 Decades, 800,000 Animals, 1 Life at a Time" will focus on the shelter's history. The cost is $250 per person, a sponsor table for $2,500 and a patron table for $5,000. Included will be a silent auction. For reservations and/or more information, call (847) 945-0235.
Sheep herding workshop: If you and your Samoyed are interested in sheep herding, e-mail dingsd@msu.edu. There is one on the schedule for April 4 and 5 in Lafayette, Ind.