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YUCAIPA - Whose the top dog in your family? Does fido lead you around on the leash? If so, you might want to join Kym Caldwell's basic dog obedience class that begins on June 13. Call Kym at (909) 795-9292 for more information.

To learn more about Caldwell's dog obedience expertise, read the article a wrote about her on March 29 on the link below.

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Kym Caldwell teaches owners that the top dog in the family must be the human if dogs are to behave with good manners.
By Bob Otto / Staff Photographer

YUCAIPA - When police busted former NFL quarterback, Michael Vick's, dog fighting venture, "Bad Newz Kennels," in April 2007, the initial call went out to euthanize the 66 fighting dogs, including 53 pit bulls.

"Too menacing," and "ticking time bombs," some dog experts said. In the past, animal shelters put most fighting dogs to death because it was assumed that they were too dangerous to rehabilitate.

Hey, not so fast with the guilty verdict, cried many organizations that specialize in rehabilitating vicious, fighting dogs. And to date, those organizations, such as BADRAP (Bay Area Doglovers Responsible About Pit Bulls) seemed to have proven their argument that trained-to-fight pit bulls can be rehabilitated.

To date, only one of the Vick pit bulls was deemed too anti-social for rehabilitation and had to be euthanized. The others have been placed in foster homes, adopted out, or are currently living in an animal sanctuary, according to news reports.

But, how can this be? Time and again news reports hit the front pages about vicious attacks on adults and children by pit bulls.

Don't blame the dogs, declares Kym Caldwell of Canine Companions Obedience Training. She steadfastly contends that most dogs can be rehabilitated or trained regardless of their age, and regardless of their past behaviors.

It's all a matter of spending the time, having the patience, and giving the dog lots of love.

"It takes a lot of work, but it can be done," said Caldwell, who has provided dog obedience training for nine years. "The dog's problem is caused by the human, and it takes humans to correct the problem."

YUCAIPA - If your dog is leading you around on the leash, then you might want to sign up for one of Kym Caldwell's Obedience Training Classes.

With nine years experience training canines and their owners, Caldwell of Canine Companions, offers obedience classes on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Yucaipa Community Park (tonight is the last night to register); a class starting on April 11th at YAPS from 9 to 10 a.m.; and a class starting on April 14th from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Yucaipa Animal Hospital.

For more information, call Kym Caldwell at (909) 795-9292. Registration is limited, so call soon to reserve a spot for you and fido.

By Gail A. Paparian
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BEAUMONT - If you listen very carefully, you might just hear little yaps and louder doggie shouts of glee, as the dogs in the Pass Area prepare for a first: the opening of the Canine Country Club at Noble Creek Park in Beaumont. The gates open on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 10a.m.

Yes, Noble Creek Park is literally going to the dogs!

November 1st will be a morning and afternoon (10 am-1pm) filled with canine activities. The ribbon cutting will occur at 10 a.m. After the ceremony, local dignitaries will serve as judges for events such as: the Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest starting at 11 am, Biggest and Littlest Dog Contest at noon and the Best of Pet Tricks Contest beginning at12:30 pm (all times approximate).

Pre-registration for the events is not required; simply check in at the information booth at least 30 minutes prior to the event you would like to participate in.There will be awards and prizes for the winners and special bags of goodies for the first 500 canines that show up with their human companions. That is one prize per household.

The Canine Country Club at Noble Creek Park in Beaumont will be officially introduced on November 1, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Noble Creek Park. Woof! Woof!

Noble Creek Park is located off the 10 Freeway between Calimesa and Beaumont. Exit at Oak Valley Parkway, travel north for about a mile to the park on your left.

For more information, contact Gail Paparian (951) 769-6970; gail@writingsolutions.com.

By Gail A. Paparian
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BEAUMONT - If you listen very carefully, you might just hear little yaps and louder doggie shouts of glee, as the dogs in the Pass Area prepare for a first: the opening of the Canine Country Club at Noble Creek Park in Beaumont. The gates open on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 10a.m.

Yes, Noble Creek Park is literally going to the dogs!

Beaumont, California - You would think that Mickey Valdivia, General Manager of the Beaumont Cherry Valley Recreation and Parks District, would be upset when he hears that NOBLE CREEK HAS GONE TO THE DOGS.

"On the contrary," Valdivia says with a large grin, "we are thrilled and cannot wait for our newest facility to open for dogs and their human companions."

Valdivia is referring to the Canine Country Club at Noble Creek Park which will have its introductory opening on Saturday, November 1 at 10 AM and feature numerous fun events for dogs and their companions and approximately $1000 in prizes to be given out that day.

Dan Hughes, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Beaumont Cherry Valley Recreation and Parks District (BCVRPD) offers, "Every good thing starts with a dream and the board didn't stop with dreaming, they continue to focus on their Master Plan and stick to it."