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ADOPTED A LORT SMITH DOG?
LOVE HIM TO BITS BUT JUST A LITTLE TOO NAUGHTY?
LORT SMITH TRAINING SESSIONS STARTING SOON!

The Lort Smith Animal Hospital are running their next set of fun dog training programs specifically adapted to help a shelter dog settle in to their new home. 
Held by well respected  and popular professional dog trainer, Paul Gale, the sessions will address any behavioural problems you may be experiencing with your dog as well as basic training.  Each set consists of 4 weekly sessions, approximately 1 hour long, designed to be fun and informative.  Sessions will include but not be limited to addressing:

• Separation Anxiety
• Jumping Up
• Excessive Barking
• Housetraining
• Walking on Lead
• Basic Training – Sit/Down/Stay
• Puppy Mouthing and Chewing

$80 for the 4 Sessions
SPECIAL OFFER
Book and Pay within 2 weeks and we will reduce the fee to $60
Venue: Flemington Primary School, Mount Alexander Road, Flemington.
Melways:29 A11
(training costs have been kindly subsidised through funding from:
State Trustees, Jean White Memorial Trust)

If you are interested in taking part
please contact Kate on (03) 9321 7260, for further details.

Exotic Creatures Unit

In June this year Lort Smith opened an exotic creatures unit to provide specialist care for the more unusual pets in our community. The unit is headed by Dr Sasha Herbert who has had extensive experience in zoos all over the world with all types of exotic creatures.

You can read about Dr Sasha and her experiences in the winter newsletter. To make an appointment phone 9328 3021

Vet Chaplain

The first ever Vet Chaplain has been appointed to the Lort Smith Animal Hospital to support our clients in dealing with the loss of a pet. Rev. Barbara Allen can be contacted at ballen@lortsmith.com