GROUP CLASSES ARE IN FULL SWING!
As a client, you are welcome to participate in our ongoing group classes once you’re approved by one of our trainers. This is a great opportunity to socialize your dog while continuing to improve their reliability and responsiveness around distractions! You’ll have trainers right there to coach you into the confidence of living with your dog in the REAL world!
WONDERING ABOUT THE CANINE RESPIRATORY DISEASE? SEE BELOW
ALL CLASSES WILL BE AT OUR FACILITY
– Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7PM and Saturdays at 9AM.
To Register for class –
Please use our online scheduling tool on your own!
CONSTRUCTION NOTE: Please note that a major construction project is underway at the I70 and Harlan Street interchange and will cause sporadic traffic delays and detours. You may consider accessing our location on Marshall Street from the North, through 52nd Avenue and either Sheridan Blvd. or Wadsworth Blvd. Thank you.
https://www.codot.gov/projects/i70-harlanstreetinterchange
Please limit attendance to 1 class a week and only book ahead 1 week at a time so we can accommodate everyone who wants to participate. Please also remove yourself from the list if your plans change.
Below are a few rules about what to expect at class.
Expect to be challenged and make progress!
Be mindful of others entering, exiting and checking in for class.
You are responsible for your dogs behavior and actions.
Bring a leash, poop bags, muzzle as necessary.
Class size will be limited to 12 participants and 1 instructor unless otherwise noted.
If you are feeling sick in any way, please stay home.
Be patient and kind with each other.
Keeping each other safe is a responsibility that falls on each one of us. By design we are providing a challenging, yet controlled, safe environment opening risk and distractions that are keys to improving. We are so grateful for all of your willingness to provide each other with a fun and safe experience to help each other and your dogs 🙂
HAVE FUN! 🐾🐾
If you have any issues with SignUp Genius, please e-mail Denver@SitMeansSit.com or call 303-422-3647 (DOGS).
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All the Best,
Anthony and the entire Sit Means Sit Denver team
HAVE YOU HEARD???
Many clients are concerned about the “mystery dog virus” being seen in many states. This virus has been circulating for over a year now. Unfortunately, the cause and ideal treatment have yet to be discovered. The symptoms present with a “cough” that does not resolve with antibiotics. Your dog feels “yucky” and it can progress quickly to a productive cough and then pneumonia. In exceptional cases, it can be fatal.
We do not take this virus lightly, nor any illness that can affect your pet. We continue, as always, to sanitize dog kennels/crates/floors/water & food bowls with very effective pet safe disinfectants used by veterinarians and pet facilities. We will refrain from common water bowls and toys in our training room. Any dog in our care that presents with symptoms will be isolated from other dogs (we have a separate room with separate ventilation system) and sent home immediately.
Our own dogs are here at the facility every day with us and have not experienced this illness over the last year, or frankly last 7 years here, including the common “kennel cough”. All owners are responsible for the health and veterinary care of their dogs. Please know that if your dog is with us and we have concern, we will always act in the best interest of your beloved family member. In many ways, and my personal opinion, to a degree the way we managed the pandemic is similar to how we need to manage this canine virus.
What can you do:
- Monitor your dog very closely for any symptoms
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Nasal discharge
- Rapid/Labored breathing
- Lethargy
- Loss of appetite
- Eye/Nasal discharge perhaps accompanied by cough
- Ensure your dog us up to date on all vaccines, including Canine Influenza
- Limit contact when possible, stay home if you suspect illness
- If any signs or symptoms appear, isolate your dog visit a vet right away until cleared
- Be diligent in your daily sanitization and routines, like snout to tail assessments
- Please notify us immediately if your dog becomes sick and has been to our facility so we may “contact trace” and notify any other owners to watch their dogs closely
What we are being advised of by the Colorado Department of Agriculture:
- Ensure dogs entering the facility are healthy and do not present with symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, eye/nasal discharge or lethargy
- Consult with our partnered veterinarians on best practices and up to date information
- Monitor dogs for symptoms or respiratory illness (listed above to include fever)
- Have a plan in place to isolate or remove sick dogs from the facility
- For more info: https://ag.colorado.gov/canine-respiratory-disease
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us!
Anthony