New Training Schedule

Greymont Academy Class Schedule

Basic Obedience

Classes Start Saturday, January 7, 2012

1p-2p

This class is for dogs over 6 months of age.  Focus is on basic obedience commands and socialization.

Puppy Meets World

Classes Start Saturday, January 7, 2012

                                                                 10a-11a

This class is for puppies under 6 months of age.  Focus is on socialization, obedience and name recognition.

*All dogs must have current vaccinations before enrolling in any program at Greymont.  Puppies are required to have at least three d/h/l/p (puppy) shots and the vet recommended dosage of the Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine

*Preregistration is required—call for details 615-799-9155

Greymont Wishes You a Happy Holiday Season!

Reminders for the upcoming holidays:
December 24:  Our office closes at 2 pm.  There is no van service this day.
December 25:  Our office is closed for Christmas.
January 1:  Our office is closed.

Our float in the Leipers Fork parade

Getting ready for the Fairview parade

The Holidays Are Coming!

It's hard to believe stores are already playing Christmas music.  It's only a matter of days before we start seeing the classic Christmas commercials on TV.  With all the hustle and bustle surrounding the holidays, the last thing you want to worry about is your pet's care.  Go ahead and make your reservations early so you can mark one more thing off your to-do list.  Here is a list of important things to remember:

November 22 and 28:  Our vans are booked

 November 24:  Our office is closed on this day.  Eat lots of turkey!

Christmas Eve:  Our office is open until 2 pm, so drop your pets off early!  We will not have vans on this day because it is a Saturday.

Christmas Day:  Our office is closed. 

New Years Day:  Our office is closed.  

Even though you won't be able to pick up or drop off your pets on days our office is closed, please note we do have 24 hour supervision in the kennel. 

New Class Schedule!

Basic Obedience

Classes Start Saturday, November 12, 2011

10a-11a

This class is for dogs over 6 months of age.  Focus is on basic obedience commands and socialization.

Puppy Meets World

Classes Start Saturday, November, 2011

                                       1p-2p

This class is for puppies under 6 months of age.  Focus is on socialization, obedience and name recognition.

*All dogs must have current vaccinations before enrolling in any program at Greymont.  Puppies are required to have at least three d/h/l/p (puppy) shots and the vet recommended dosage of the Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine

*Preregistration is required—call for details 615-799-9155

Happy Halloween!

 We hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween!  Our guests may not see ghosts and goblins, but they will get plenty of treats. 

Kayla dressed up today.

Recipes for Your Pets!

Greymont employees love to bake goodies and share them with co-workers.  We even have Kayla who loves to bake our guests healthy snacks.  Since Halloween is just a few days away, we thought, "Hey!  Why should we be the only ones getting treats?"  Luckily the ASPCA posted some great treat recipes for our four-legged friends! Check out this link for yummy treats your dog and cat can't resist!  

Halloween!!

We love Halloween here at Greymont.  It marks the unofficial beginning of the holiday season, and really helps everyone get into the mindset of pumpkin spice, hot cider, hay rides and everything fall has to offer.  However, there are some potential risks for your four-legged kids.  Check out this article from Nashville Paw magazine for ways to keep your pets safe, and this article from the American Red Cross for ways to keep your family safe.  We hope you all gets lots of treats!

Ben M. as a scary ghost!

Barktoberfest

What a great weekend!  We couldn't have asked for better weather at this year's Barktoberfest.  This year's event, sponsored by Nashville Paw magazine, was held at Lenox Village.  It was great to be able to meet new friends and enjoy the company of hundreds of other dog lovers.  For more pictures from the event, click here!

The weather was so nice, we decided not to put up our tent!

New Class Schedule and Class!

Basic Obedience

Classes Start Saturday, October 8, 2011

10a-11a

This class is for dogs over 6 months of age.  Focus is on basic obedience commands and socialization.

Puppy Meets World

Classes Start Saturday, October 8, 2011

1p-2p

This class is for puppies under 6 months of age.  Focus is on socialization, obedience and name recognition.

Introduction to Agility

Classes Start Saturday, October 22, 2011

2:30 p-3:30 p

This class is for dogs over 6 months of age.  Focus is on introduction to agility equipment and commands.

 

*All dogs must have current vaccinations before enrolling in any program at Greymont.  Puppies are required to have at least three d/h/l/p (puppy) shots and the vet recommended dosage of the Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine

*Preregistration is required—call for details 615-799-9155

Mutt Strutt and Dog Day

September 17th was a busy day for Greymont.  We took part in the annual Mutt Strutt and Dog Day at Centennial Park.  This event benefits the Nashville Humane Association.  We couldn't have asked for better weather or a better turn out!  Greymont donated agility equipment for the day, and we were happy to see families utilize the equipment with their dogs.  A big thanks to all the new and old friends who came to see us! We can't wait to go back next year! 

As Summer Ends...

Does Your Dog Get the 'Back-to-School Blues'?

 By Maggie Marton 

Prepare your pet now for the slower fall season.

As summer winds down, it's time for two-legged and four-legged family members alike to prepare to go back to school. And the start of the school year can be just as hard on your dog as it is on your kids. After three months of having kids around the house, lots of activities, and plenty of outdoors time, dogs can struggle with readjusting to long stretches of being home alone.

"Dogs, like children, need structure and when that structure is disrupted, even in a positive way like having more family around more often, it is hard on the dog to adjust when the schedule changes again," said Angie Falcsik, owner of Pawsitive K-9 Obedience. "We tend to do the obvious and spend more time loving and playing with our dog during the summer months when family is home more and forget that we need to continue with the structure and routine as well." It takes a while for your dog to adjust to the big changes in routine -- and then school starts up again, and his routine changes again.
You can make the transition from summer to fall easier on your dog with a few simple strategies shared by Falcsik.

Do Your Homework
If possible, Falcisk recommends that families continue their day-to-day routine over the summer. Try to stick to walking and feeding schedules to provide your dog some structure. If you haven't held up the routine for the past couple months, don't worry! Start adhering to it now in the weeks leading up to school. "A few weeks before school starts, get back into the regular school-year schedule," she said. "Although the kids may be home, remind them that playing with Fido all day will make him miss them even more when they go back to school. Start to schedule the play times so that they are more in line with school hours."

Extra Credit
Prepare your pup for the coming mornings when the family dashes out the door. "Schedule short periods of times when the entire family is going to be gone to see how Fido handles things. Start with everyone going for a walk for 10 minutes and build up to everyone being gone for an hour," said Falcisk. If your dog struggles with separation anxiety -- or to prevent it from occurring -- keep arrivals and departures low-key.

Recess
Just before or right as school starts up, find a class for you, your kids, and your dog. Falcisk said that classes like agility and nosework will provide your dog with an outlet for his energy while continuing to build your bond.
According to Falcisk, you can make the difficult school-year transition easier on your pup. The bottom line? Start thinking about your dog's needs before school begins. Once the semester starts, your pup will be ready to ace his new schedule!

Does your pet experience differences in behavior when the seasons change? How do you prepare your pet for the start of the school year? Tell us below!

From www.zootoo.com

Reminder

Our office is closed on Monday, Sept. 5 for Labor Day. Also, our vans are booked for Tuesday, Sept. 6.

New Class Schedule!

Basic Obedience

Classes Start Saturday, October 8, 2011

10a-11a

 This class is for dogs over 6 months of age.  Focus is on basic obedience commands and socialization.

Puppy Meets World

Classes Start Saturday, October 8, 2011

                                                  1p-2p

This class is for puppies under 6 months of age.  Focus is on socialization, obedience and name recognition. 

*All dogs must have current vaccinations before enrolling in any program at Greymont.  Puppies are required to have at least two d/h/l/p (puppy) shots and the vet recommended dosage of the Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine

*Preregistration is required—call for details 615-799-9155

Happy Monday!

Here are some fun things we've been doing at Greymont! 

    some of the students in day school!

      a large and very active class!

New Class Schedule

Greymont Academy Class Schedule

Basic Obedience

Classes Start Saturday, August 6, 2011

10a-11a

 This class is for dogs over 6 months of age.  Focus is on basic obedience commands and socialization.

Puppy Meets World

Classes Start Saturday, August 6, 2011

                                                                1p-2p

This class is for puppies under 6 months of age.  Focus is on socialization, obedience and name recognition. 

*All dogs must have current vaccinations before enrolling in any program at Greymont.  Puppies are required to have at least three d/h/l/p (puppy) shots and the vet recommended dosage of the Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine

*Preregistration is required—call for details 615-799-9155

Case of the Mondays?

Day school students love Mondays! 

Just Hanging Out!

Here is Cooter getting ready to take a walk.

When Libby came to stay with us, she was very nervous.  It was her first time at Greymont, and she didn't eat very well, and would run away from the staff.  With lots of love and patience, the staff got her to eat and play!  Here she is hanging out on the couch with Tiffany. 

Day School!

Here is Hank A. in the pool.  This is also Banks' favorite spot to hang out.  Aren't you jealous?

 

New Class Schedule!

Basic Obedience

Classes Start Saturday, June 18, 2011

9a-10a

 This class is for dogs over 6 months of age.  Focus is on basic obedience commands and socialization.

Advanced Basic Obedience

Classes Start Saturday, June 18, 2011

11a-12p

This class is for dogs over 6 months of age who have already completed at least one training class at Greymont.  Focus is on receiving the AKC Canine Good Citizenship certificate.

Puppy Meets World

Classes Start Saturday, June 18, 2011

                                                                1p-2p

This class is for puppies under 6 months of age.  Focus is on socialization, obedience and name recognition. 

*All dogs must have current vaccinations before enrolling in any program at Greymont.  Puppies are required to have at least two d/h/l/p (puppy) shots and the vet recommended dosage of the Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine

*Preregistration is required—call for details 615-799-9155

Dogwarts, Cicadas and Heat Waves...Oh, My!

Even with rain, our Dogwarts event was a success!  We met new people and dogs, and were able to catch up with old friends.  The dogs didn't seem to mind the rain, though!  Check out pictures HERE!  Many thanks to Nashville Humane Association, Middle Tennessee Golden Retriever Rescue, Last Chance Pet Rescue from Dickson, TN, White Oak Animal Hospital and to Jeff with Nature's Select for coming out.

Luckily, we don't have the cicada "epidemic" in Fairview.  But we have heard some interesting stories about dogs eating lots of them!  Here's an article with facts about cicadas and the effect they can have on your pet.

Please keep your pets indoors or in a cool environment as much as possible!  These temperatures are just going to get higher as we move through the summer.  Read this article for signs of heat exhaustion in dogs.

May Fun!!

Greymont will begin Play and Learn Monday, May 2.  Think of this daily program as day school for your dog.  The program will teach dogs how to communicate and play with other dogs, and will help them develop dog language and problem solving skills.  If you are interested in enrolling your dog in Play and Learn, give us a call to set up your initial interview!  This program is available Monday through Friday only.

Greymont Kennel will host a Harry Potter inspired event for families and their dogs Sunday, May 22 from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Throughout the day, guests can participate in many activities, including a dog walk through the “Forbidden Forest,” and a costume contest featuring dogs dressed as Harry Potter characters.  Professor Bobby Harber will offer “charm classes” which will answer questions and offer advice about dog training and behavior. 

Because no Harry Potter event would be complete without Harry’s favorite sport, Greymont’s outdoor training ring will become a Quidditch field for muggles and their dogs to enjoy.  Dogs can also practice for the Triwizard Dog Tournament. 

The Nashville Humane Association and the Middle Tennessee Golden Retriever Rescue will join the event to raise awareness about their rescues, and to show off adoptable dogs.  Though the event is free, Greymont encourages guests to donate to these rescues.  Nature’s Select Pet Foods will also be on hand to talk about their holistic pet food line.

If you would like for your dog to participate in the costume contest, please arrive at Greymont at 12 p.m. 

Just a reminder:  Our office will be closed on Memorial Day (Monday, May 30).  We will also have no van service on that day.

Fosters Need Homes!

Occasionally, we catch word of some great dogs who need forever homes. 

The first is a sweet girl who was recently rescued from a puppy mill in McMinnville.  Greymont's own Kayla is currently fostering and working with Gail (everyone here calls her Honey).  She's doing great with her housebreaking and socialization.  If you are interested in meeting her, please contact Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue.

We also know of a sweet dalmatian mix named Sam.  His marking make him look like he's always smiling!  6-month-old Sam is in good health, but is missing some toes (his current foster mom doesn't know his story, as she found him on the side of the interstate).  Even with him deformed feet, he still loves to play, and is a happy little guy. We'll have a picture of him soon!  If you are interested, give us a call!

New Class Schedule!

Greymont Academy Class Schedule

Puppy Meets World

Classes Start Saturday, April 30, 2011

11a-12p

Designed to prepare puppies under the age of six months for basic obedience

Basic Obedience

Classes Start Saturday, April 30, 2011

9a-10a

 Designed for dogs over six months of age

*All dogs must have current vaccinations before enrolling in any program at Greymont.  Puppies are required to have at least two d/h/l/p (puppy) shots and the vet recommended dosage of the Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine

*Preregistration is required—call for details 615-799-9155