Mahogany Ridge has built itself upon a philosophy that enables success through trust, respect and understanding while building the relationship of dog and handler. At Mahogany Ridge, we are truly dedicated to helping you understand and build the bond between you and your pet.
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Happy New Year!
I missed January completely as far as the update for this page is concerned. Let me fill you in on what has been keeping me so busy. My son James arrived on the 1st of January with his friend Anthony and stayed for 2 1/2 weeks. They were both very helpful around the property cutting and stacking firewood and caring for other odd jobs that needed doing. They did most of the cooking which was a treat for me! I also had a week visit with Sabine and Rodin. Sabine's husband, Jean-Louis joined us for the end of her visit. We had so much fun and ate well too! Thanks Sabine!
During January we enjoyed the company of Wren, Meigs, Paden, Juba, Daisy, Lindy, Rodin, Cooper and Hupp! These dogs sure kept me hopping along with classes and a few lessons. Busy is what busy does!
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The barn/training room project is coming right along. I would like to thank Bobbie Timbers of Beaver Hollow Farm and Construction for his insight and hard work. We now have new skylights and the gutters are finished. The interior is ready for insulation and interior walls. All windows are in and the room is remarkably bright. Remodeling the area for the freezers and the office comes next. Making dreams come true is hard work but so worth it. I look forward to many years of dog training in this new heated (and soon air conditioned) indoor environment and enjoying every minute of life in north central Virginia! |
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December-January highlights
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Classes have graduated in Culpeper and Warrenton with a number of students advancing in Obedience, Rally and NoseFun. Having the indoor facilities in both locations has been wonderful!
February happenings
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Culpeper: Check our schedule for indoor classes.
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Classes at Paws Awhile in Warrenton: Wednesdays in their recently finished indoor training area! Check our schedule for more information.
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Sunday PackWalks at 10:30am. Call Theresa for more info.
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Practice time for those who would like extra practice: open training hours Mondays 4-6pm , Wednesdays 10-noon.
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4-H Dog Club Cristy Nibblins, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development Unit Coordinator, and Theresa Richmond have set the date for the first business meeting of the Culpeper 4-H Dog Club! Thursday, February 9 at 6:30 at the Culpeper Extension Office at 101 S. West Street in Culpeper. If you have any questions, please contact the Extension Office at 540-727-3435. Click here to read the flyer.
- February 26 1:00 - 4:00pm - Canine Massage Therapy Lecture - Speaker: Mary Pat Corrigan, CMT CCMT. Free, for more info, click here.
What's up the coming months?
- NoseFun Workshop: March 10-11, 2012. It's time to save a spot for you and your dog's wonderful nose. Click here for more info.
- Rally-Obedience Workshop: April 28 - 29, 2012. Get ready for spring trials!
- KidsCamp! : June 11-15, 2012. Register now for a week of dog training fun! Sorry for kids only!
- AdultCamp! : September 7-9, 2012. Click here to read more about the focus of 2012 AdultCamp!
- Look out for our Seminars on Pet First Aid and Homeopathy, as well as Workshops on Agility, Obedience and Remote Training. Date will be announced soon.
We are generally in the middle of one project or another but do feel free to come by and check out the new training room already being enjoyed by many!
Newsflash!
Mahogany Ridge has been featured in The Piedmont Virginian, Winter 2012 in the Pets of the Piedmont section! You can view the article on line just scroll down the page a bit after it loads. Thank you Katherine Christie for making this happen!
Theresa
February 2012