Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, the Town of Huntington and the Invisible Fence Company are pleased to once again offer FREE classes in responsible dog ownership (dog education and training) and covers important training techniques for residents who have recently welcomed a new puppy or dog into their lives.

The next class scheduled for 2010 will be held on Tuesday, February 23rd at 6:00 p.m. in room 304 at Town Hall, 100 Main Street, Huntington. The two-hour class covers a broad spectrum of dog ownership topics and will demonstrate how each leads to being a well-rounded responsible dog owner. A trainer and veterinarian will also be present at the classes to answer questions. Some areas to be covered will include: basic dog behavior; training advice and techniques; puppy stages/adolescent stages/senior stages; NYS laws pertaining to licensing, required shots, leash laws and Town of Huntington dog laws; dog bite prevention; children and dogs/dogs and strangers; dogs in public and at parks; dog park etiquette; health and nutrition.

This class is for people ONLY, however owners are encouraged to bring children over the age of ten so children will learn responsible dog ownership for their pet as well.

"The classes were very successful last year," stated Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, "and we are very thankful once again to the Invisible Fence Company for their generosity and sponsorship of this program."