Boot Camp is a basic, novice obedience course and socialization class taught by Bert, which is offered to rescue dogs on a DONATION BASIS. We meet on Sundays in Deer Valley Park (North 19th Avenue & the 101 Loop). Time for class will be posted here each week. JULY 6, 2008 - 7:30 P.M. During the July heat, Boot Camp will be low key and focus on socialization, problem-solving, questions & answers, etc. WELCOME to our new student, Tanner, and his mom, Sue. If you are interested in signing up for Boot Camp or learning more about future CGC testing, please Email Bert at WhiteGSDRescue@AOL.com

Bert's calm, leadership ways have brought many a fractious dog through their evaluation (Chekota is currently attending Boot Camp with her adoptive family and doing well)

SID APPEARED ON ANIMAL PLANET HEROES-PHOENIX WITH TWO OF OUR STAFF MEMBERS IN AN EPISODE CALLED "WANDERING BEAGLE" Sid The update on Sid's rescue (including his Boot Camp Buddies) aired on Animal Planet in August in an episode called "Desert." Watch for both episodes in reruns on Animal Planet.

PLEASE NOTE: BOOT CAMP IS A BEGINNING GROUP OBEDIENCE AND SOCIALIZATION COURSE AND IS NOT MEANT TO TAKE YOU AND YOUR DOG THROUGH MORE ADVANCED OBEDIENCE TRAINING. LOCATION: Deer Valley Park (2001 W Wahalla in Phoenix), near the Community Center at the far north end of the park. The sessions will be held on successive Sundays starting on March 26th [2006]. Due to popular demand, until further notice Boot Camp will be ongoing on Sunday evenings. For those of you who have attended previously, please feel free to come out to continue, refresh or make up any missed classes. We'd be happy to see you! BOOT CAMP I PHOTOS BOOT CAMP II PHOTOS BOOT CAMP III PHOTOS BOOT CAMP IV [DECEMBER 3, 2006] PHOTOS BOOT CAMP V [JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH, 2007] PHOTOS BOOT CAMP VI [2008] PHOTOS Boot Camp Basic Obedience and Socialization Course is available on a freewill donation basis and is open to all rescue dogs. WHAT TO EXPECT This is light correction/strong motivation training. Training should be good, quality time spent together! Please, no children. They are too distracting for the dogs and handlers. If your dog should become unmanageable during the class, please expect the trainer to step in to assist you in regaining control. No dog will be turned away for bad behavior. No harsh, physical corrections (i.e., hitting) will be permitted. No flexi-leads or retractable leads. EQUIPMENT LIST 6' leather leash Training collar -- either a Martingale type (provided with SWGSDR adoptees) or a "choke chain" collar. Collars should be snug enough to fit over the dog's head with 2-3" excess. The proper way to use a training collar will be discussed. Tennis shoes or other comfortable laced shoes. No open-toed shoes or sandals, please. Water for you and your dog. Training treats cut into small (eat-in-one-bite pieces) TRAINING COVERED Basic heeling Start Stop Right turn Left turn Avoid lagging Keeping your dog's attention Sit Down Beginning Recall Extending time and distances Bert will be available for a short time after each class to address specific individual problems and/or concerns.

If you are interested in signing up for Boot Camp, please Email Bert at WhiteGSDRescue@AOL.com

**THE FIRST ANNUAL BBQ/POT LUCK GET-TOGETHER FOR ALL BOOT CAMP ATTENDEES WAS RATED A HUGE SUCCESS** BOOT CAMP BBQ PHOTOS