We were honored to host a Free Puppy Class for our clients with new additions to their household on Tuesday Aug 11th at 7pm.  According to a Columbus, Ohio study, the #1 reason puppies are given up is because of behavioral problems.  We're trying to nip that in the bud.  We had a HUGE turnout with 12 puppies and their families attending.  Betty Thomas shared her 35+ years of dog training experiences with all who attended.  All the puppies were completely worn out and ready to sleep for a full night afterwards.  The familes enjoyed drinks, snacks, and birthday cake for Dr. Betsy's sister Joanie at the end of class. 

Pictured Above: (left) The free Puppy Class on the back lawn at CCAH on 8/11/09, (center) "Rufus" Bennett, a 12w old Yellow Lab, REALLY likes ice cubes, (right) "Duchess" Di Filippo, a 10w old German Shepherd. 

Pictured Above: (left) "Lexie" Vogt, a 15w old Dachshund is loving all the attention she's getting, (right) Betty Thomas gives the group some of her wisdom on life with their puppies. 

Pictured Above: (left) Dr. Chris Kelly and Dr. Betsy Sigmon enjoy the early evening with the puppies, (center) "Baxter" Prince, a 15w old Cavachon (Cavalier + Bichon mix), and little "Lola" Royal, a 7w old 1.8lbs Toy Poodle, meet each other, (left) "Slick" Frankoff, a 14w old Golden/Poodle mix sits patiently with his owner. 

Pictured Above: (left) "Redd" Barbour, a 15w old Yellow Lab sits for a few seconds inbetween romping with the other puppies, (right) "Flutie" Buckley, a 12w old Dachshund is very curious about the camera.

Pictured Below: (left) "Baxter" Prince stops playing for a few moments to pose for his photoshoot, (right) "Otis" Daniels, a 13w old Yellow Lab surveys the other 11 puppies that attended the Puppy Class at CCAH. 

Puppy Class # 2 August 19th, 2009

Pictured Below:(left) Betty lectures to a circle of puppies and families, (right) Otis and Jefferson meet.

On Left:(Top) Baxter, Lexie, Lilly, and Zachary have a romp. (Bottom) Zach and Lexie sniff each other out.

On Right: (Top) Otis and Jefferson get their turn with Betty. (Middle) Lexie tries to stay cool on the 90 degree evening. (Bottom) Lexie, Lilly, and Baxter entertain some humans. 

Puppy Class # 3 August 25th, 2009