UK9 April Updates and News

What is new in the wonderful world of United K9 Academy San Marcos? Our monthly newsletter will now be coming out every month. You will get in-depth updates on our newest classes, workshops, and social hours.

Agility, Scent Work, & Obedience Rally - these workshops are in full swing this month. Don't miss out on any of these exciting drop-in classes.
Homemade Canine Cookies - Trainer Brandi will be taking you through one recipe after another each month so you can make a special treat for your special canine.

Training, Workshops, and Social Hours

Group Lessons

Free Group Lesson Introduction Class - Mon., April 4th at 7PM; Wed., April 6th at 5PM
Puppy Class (3 Week Course) - Mon., April 11th at 4PM; Wed., April 13th at 7PM
Basic Obedience (4 Week Course) - Wed., April 6th at 2:30PM

Chewtime Social Hours

Sat., April 9th: Puppies (10weeks - 5.5months) at 1:00PM, Adult Small Breeds (<26lbs) at 2:30PM, Adult Large Breeds (>26lbs) at 4:00PM @ Dog Park 250 Charles Austin Dr., San Marcos, Tx
Thurs., April 28th: Puppies (10weeks - 5.5months) at 1:00PM, Adult Small Breeds (<26lbs) at 2:30PM, Adult Large Breeds (>26lbs) at 4:00PM @ Steeplechase Dog Park 135 Hallie Dr., Kyle, Tx

Specialty Workshops

Scent Work - Bi-Weekly workshop on Tuesday's at 1PM (Class begins on April 5th)
Agility - Bi-Weekly workshop on Sunday's at 2PM (Class begins on April 10th)
Obedience Rally - Bi-Weekly workshop on Thursday's at 2PM (Class begins on April 14th)

Mutt Mush

Sat., April 23rd at 2PM - Barton Springs Greenbelt 3577 S Capitol of Texas Hwy B, Austin, Tx 78704

Pack Prowl

Sun., April 24th at 3PM - Garlic Creek Park in the Garlic Creek Subdivision 1195 Heep Run, Buda, Tx 78610

Canine Cookie Cooking

Fri., April 29th at 7PM - YouTube live, link will be sent out after registering

**Be sure to register for each class and social. You can register via website: www.unitedk9academysanmarcos.com, email: admin@unitedk9academysanmarcos.com, or via phone: 512.400.0228**

Dog Days of April

April 1st - International Bull Terrier Day
April 1st-7th - International Pooper Scooper Week (Let's see some praise for those heroes that help pick up our dog's leavings!)
April 2nd - Every Day is Tag Day (Keeping tags on your pet's collar is important, especially if they happen to get lost.)
April 4th - World Stray Animals Day
April 8th - National Dog Fighting Awareness Day (Stop the dog fighting!)
April 8th - Catahoula Day
April 10th - National Hug Your Dog Day
April 10th - 16th - Dog Bite Prevention Week (Learn what it takes to keep your dog out of harm's way this week)
April 11th - Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
April 18th - Pet Owner's Independence Day (Show us your pet going to work for you today!)
April 19th - Dog Parent Appreciation Day
April 21st - Bulldog's Are Beautiful Day
April 22nd - National Beagle Day
April 23rd - National Lost Dog Awareness Day
April 24th - International Search and Rescue Dog Day
April 26th - National Kids and Pets Day
April 27th - National Little Pampered Dog Day
April 30th - National Veterinary Day

Monthly Howl Photo Contest

The Monthly Howl needs a new Canine of the Month for the May issue!

Submit your canine's picture along with their name, age, breed(s), and some of their hobbies for a chance to win. The winner will receive a bag of treats, 2 free 30 minute walks (to be performed by one of our certified trainers within 30 days of the award date), and a free photo session with your canine.

Submissions can be sent to either our Facebook Page under the appropriate post or emailed to admin@unitedk9academysanmarcos.com with "The May Howl Photo Contest" in the subject line. Entries for the May issue will be accepted from April 1st through April 16th. The winner will be chosen on April 17th.