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Join us for Yappy Hour on Friday August 6^th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at City Bark in Parker (near Lincoln & Jordan
This is THE party in town where both you and your dog can have an amazing time while benefitting two local dog rescues. City Bark in Parker, CO is hosting this event to benefit Polaris Siberian Husky Rescue and Colorado Greyhound Adoption. Beer and hot dogs will be provided for a suggested donation of $15 per person. Plus our dog park and swimming pool will be open for your dog to enjoy, so bring a towel if your dog is a swimmer. Where: City Bark in Parker at 9835 Mangano Lane 80134 (1/2 block north of Lincoln & Jordan). When: Friday August 6th from 6:30-8:30 pm. Why: Where else can you meet other dog lovers, grab a beer, and bring your dog while raising money to save dogs in need of forever homes? Suggested Donation: $15/person All well behaved dogs and their owners are invited! If you don't have a dog and just want to find out what all the talk is about or are interested in adopting a greyhound, husky or similar mix feel free to come. We do recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting dirty because our pool and dog park will be open and bring a towel if your dog is a swimmer. Call us at 720-221-3267 or email us at infoparker@citybark.com if you have any questions.
Get your pet microchipped on Saturday, August 21^st at City Bark Parker
Join us Saturday August, 21st for a microchip clinic at our Parker location. For a $35 donation that benefits your pet as well as the gentle giants of Big Dogs Huge Paws you can have peace of mind. The clinic will be held from 10 am - 2pm. Please call City Bark Parker at 720.221.3267 to schedule your appointment.
Saturday, September 11^th Safe Harbor Lab Rescue will be holding their annual Lab Fest at City Bark’s 8th Avenue location.
More details to come…
City Bark Parker receives the Gold Pet Care Services Association Accreditation
City Bark has received the Gold PCSA (Pet Care Services Association - formerly known as ABKA or American Boarding Kennel Association) Accreditation for both our City Bark facility at 8th & I25 and the City Bark facility in Parker. This accreditation is given to facilities that have demonstrated standards of excellence in commercial pet care as well as dedication to quality pet care. The Pet Care Services Association is the non-profit trade association for nearly 3000 pet care service businesses in the United States and around the world. Only Pet Care Services Association members commit to the Pet Care Services Association Code of Ethics and the Pet Owners' Bill of Rights which assures pet owners that their beloved pets will receive professional, loving care. After spending more than a year going through the process, City Bark has taken its commitment to the next level by being one of only a few members that qualify and have achieved the Gold PCSA Accreditation. For more information about PCSA visit www.petcareservices.org
New Class Schedule
City Bark Denver Schedule below		City Bark Parker Schedule below
Family Dog 1 6 weeks Thursdays, July 22nd - August 26th at 7:15 Thursdays, September 9th - October 21st at 7:15 (No class September 2nd or 23rd) City Bark Denver (I25 & 8th Avenue) Requirements: advanced registration is required price: $100 Family Dog 1 is an on leash basic manners class in which we introduce clicker training. The focus is on sit, down, stay, recall, polite walking and polite greetings. This is a 6-week class for puppies/dogs over 4 mos. There is no prerequisite, but advanced registration is required. S.T.A.R. Puppy 6 weeks Thursdays, July 22nd - August 26th at 6:15 Thursdays, September 9th - October 21st at 6:15 (No class September 2nd or 23rd) City Bark Denver (I25 & 8th Avenue) Requirements: advanced registration is required price: $100 S.T.A.R. puppy is a blend of socialization and training. Socialization is through play and handling. Focus will be on good manners basics such as sit, down, stay, recall, polite walking and polite greetings using clicker training. There will be a test of the skills learned at the end of the session and passing puppies will receive a certificate from the AKC. All puppies are welcome whether AKC registered or not. The class is a 6-week class for puppies 4–8 mos. There is no prerequisite, but advanced registration is required.		Puppy Headstart 5 weeks Monday, May 17th - June 21st at 6:30 - 7:30 Tuesday June 29th - July 27th at 6:30 - 7:30 City Bark Parker - 9835 Mangano Lane Requirements: ages 10 weeks to 16 weeks A 5-week class that includes an introduction to basic skills, puppy manners and proper socialization. Basic Level One 6 weeks Tuesday, May 18th - June 22nd at 6:30 - 7:30 - FULL Tuesday June 15th - July 20th at 7:30 - 8:30 Monday July 5th - August 9th at 6:30 - 7:30 City Bark Parker - 9835 Mangano Lane Requirements: ages 5 months and older A 6-week course that teaches basic skills (including Come, Leash Walking, Leave-It, Settle, Wait, Intro to Heel and more). Also covers manners and distraction work. Rally-O 6 weeks Monday July 5th - August 9th at 7:30 - 8:30 City Bark Parker - 9835 Mangano Lane Just for fun....you will work on basics by completing the behaviors as marked by signs on a course.

The classes being held at City Bark Denver are being taught by Lori Asbury, CPDT of All Dogs Training. Lori is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer who has been providing dog training in the Denver area since 2003. She is an active member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and is a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Lori uses positive reinforcement and dog friendly techniques in her classes and private lessons. Lori’s dogs are all rescues who came into the family with various behavior issues. All of Lori’s dogs now have the Canine Good Citizen certification and she has taken three of her dogs to the highest level of AKC agility competition. To learn more about Lori or her classes visit www.alldogstraining.net.		The classes being held at City Bark Parker are being taught by Lisa Sickles of Wag Wag Enterprises. Lisa L. Sickles, CPDT CDBC is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant who has been providing dog training in the Denver area since 1999. She is an active member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and is a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Lisa uses positive reinforcement techniques in her classes and private lessons. To learn more about Lisa or her classes visit her website at www.wagwag.net.

OLD NEWS
Come celebrate the Dog Days of Summer with Front Range German Shepherd Rescue at the first annual FRGSR Rendezvous on Saturday, July 17th from 12:30-3:30pm at City Bark’s 8th Avenue
On Saturday, July 17th from 12:30-3:30pm at City Bark’s 8th Avenue location, Come celebrate the Dog Days of Summer with Front Range German Shepherd Rescue at the first annual FRGSR Rendezvous. Kick back and relax with a smorgasbord of hot dogs, bark burgers, K9 kegs, music, and fun. Suggested donation is $15/adult with 100% of the donations going to the dogs! This bark bash promises to deliver a FUNdraising time for all where you can enjoy funny dog contests, silent auctions, City Bark’s bark park and drool pool, Wag Tag and more. All dog lovers and well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend! This is not a City Bark hosted event, but City Bark supports FRGSR including being a foster home for many of their dogs and on more than one occasion a City Bark employee has been known to adopt one of the fosters.
Thanks to everyone that braved the nasty weather, we raised over $1,500 to help Goldens and Labs!
Join us for Yappy Hour on Friday June 11th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at City Bark at 8th & I25
This is THE party in town where both you and your dog can have an amazing time while benefitting two local dog rescues. City Bark is hosting this event to benefit Safe Harbor Lab Rescue and Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies. Beer and hot dogs will be provided for a suggested donation of $15 per person. Plus our dog park and swimming pool will be open for your dog to enjoy, so bring a towel if your dog is a swimmer. Where: City Bark at 2000 W. 8th Avenue (at the 8th Ave. & I25 interchange near downtown). When: Friday June 11th from 6:30-8:30 pm. Why: Where else can you meet other dog lovers, grab a beer, and bring your dog while raising money to save dogs in need of forever homes? Suggested Donation: $15/person All well behaved dogs and their owners are invited! If you don't have a dog and just want to find out what all the talk is about or are interested in adopting a lab, lab mix, golden, or golden mix feel free to come. We do recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting dirty because our pool and dog park will be open and bring a towel if your dog is a swimmer. Safe Harbor Lab Rescue is a local non-profit that rescues homeless labs and lab mixes and places them in forever homes. They are run 100% by volunteers so ALL donations go to provide basic care like vaccinations, spays and neuters and more specialized care like complex surgeries. City Bark strongly supports this organization and has been a foster home for Safe Harbor since City Bark first opened 6 years ago. For more information on this great organization visit their website at www.safeharborlabrescue.org. Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR) is a local non-profit that rescues homeless goldens and golden mixes and places them in forever homes. They are run 100% by volunteers so ALL donations go to provide basic care like vaccinations, spays and neuters and more specialized care like complex surgeries. For more information on this great and well respected organization visit their website at www.goldenrescue.com.
Canine Influenza Flu Clinics-Flu vaccination clinics will be held at City Bark
What: Tender Touch (8th Ave and Lodo locations) & Pine Grove Animal Hospital (Parker location) are offering Canine Influenza vaccination clinics to all City Bark customers. All dogs will need to be vaccinated on both dates for the vaccination to be effective. Note that annual vaccinations will need to be given in the future through your current veterinarian. Where & When: City Bark at 8th Avenue Tuesday, October 6th & Tuesday, October 20th (All dogs participating must be vaccinated on both days) from 12pm-3pm. City Bark Lodo Wednesday, October 7th & Wednesday, October 21st (All dogs participating must be vaccinated on both days) from 12pm-3pm. City Bark Parker Wednesday, October 7th & Wednesday, October 21st (All dogs participating must be vaccinated on both days) from 4pm-7pm Cost: $25 per vaccination for a total of $50. Remember this vaccination will not prevent your dog from getting sick, but it can help reduce the severity of symptoms and the amount of time that your dog is feeling ill. City Bark strongly recommends this vaccination but does not require it. Space is limited, so please pre-register. In order to help you decide if this vaccination is right for you and your dog, please read the fact sheet below for more information on Kennel Cough and Canine Influenza. Infulenza & Kennel Cough Fact Sheet
YAPPY HOUR AT CITY BARK
Yappy Hour - City Bark Lodo - October 30, 2009 Join us for our 6th Annual Halloween Yappy Hour on Friday October 30th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at City Bark Lodo (3150 Brighton Blvd).
This is THE Halloween Party in Denver! City Bark Lodo will be hosting this event to benefit Safe Harbor Lab Rescue. Beer and light food will be provided for a suggested donation of $15 per person. Plus our dog park and swimming pool will be open for your dog to enjoy. Costumes are not required but are strongly encouraged for both you and your dog! Where: City Bark Lodo at 3150 Brighton Blvd. (just north of downtown where Broadway turns into Brighton Blvd). When: Friday October 30th from 6:30-8:30 pm. Why: Where else can you meet other dog lovers, grab a beer, and dress your dog up all while raising money to save dogs in need of forever homes? Suggested Donation: $15/person All well behaved dogs and their owners are invited! If you don't have a dog and just want to find out what all the talk is about or are interested in adopting a lab or lab mix feel free to come. We do recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting dirty because our pool and dog park will be open and bring a towel if your dog is a swimmer. Safe Harbor Lab Rescue is a local non-profit that rescues homeless labs and lab mixes and places them in forever homes. They are run 100% by volunteers so ALL donations go to provide basic care like vaccinations, spays and neuters and more specialized care like complex surgeries. City Bark strongly supports this organization and has been a foster home for Safe Harbor since City Bark first opened 6 years ago. For more information on this great organization visit their website at www.safeharborlabrescue.org.