BcWT Events!

Jan
25
Fri
Our Birthday Club
Jan 25 2019 @ 12:00 am – Jan 25 2020 @ 12:15 am

Around here, Birthdays are a BIG DEAL!   To help celebrate your pup’s special day with a Happy Birthday bone, a FREE Self Wash and other specials and offers, please make sure your contact info is up to date in our reservation system.

May
4
Sat
Pet First Aid & CPR Certification @ Bow chika Wow Town
May 4 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This 3 hour comprehensive pet first aid and certification class will provide you with the skills to care for your pet in an emergency.    At the end of class you will be tested on your knowledge to earn your CPR Certification.   If you pass the test, you will receive a certificate verifying your completion of the course and the topics you have learned.   Your certification is good for 2 years and also counts as continuing education credits through these professional organizations:

  • International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
  • National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
  • Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers

Class Outline:

Introduction
  • The role of first aid with your pet
  • Safety concerns for the provider
  • Preparing a pet first aid kit
Monitoring your pet
  • Understanding pet vital signs and how to measure them
  • Recognizing normal & abnormal behaviors
Illness
  • Vomiting and diarrhea
  • Bloat
  • Loss of appetite
  • Lethargy
  • Weakness or collapse
  • Seizures
  • Cold or heat exposure
  • Fever
  • Itchiness/scratching
Cardiovascular Emergencies
  • Recognizing the signs of cardiopulmonary arrest
  • Cat and dog CPR
Injuries
  • Bleeding
  • Temporary wound care, infection prevention
  • Lameness
  • Suspected fracture or spinal injury
  • Burn wounds
  • Hit by car, fall from height, animal attack
  • Shock
  • Poisonings and envenomations
Allergic Reactions
  • Insect stings
  • Vaccine reactions
  • General allergies
  • Anaphylaxis
Respiratory Emergencies
  • Choking
  • Near-drowning
  • Breathing problems/respiratory distress
  • Rescue breathing

Class is expected to run three hours.   Cost for the class is $74.95 + tax and includes a student e-book available as a .pdf download.   Payment must be made at the time of registration.   Seats are limited.

Jun
14
Fri
Canine Good Citizen Program (CGC) @ Bow chika Wow Town
Jun 14 @ 7:00 pm – Jul 19 @ 8:00 pm

We are pleased to host Jenni Coes as our CGC Instructor!

The CGC concept applies to both ends of the leash and all CGC classes include training for the owner on responsible dog ownership.   The CGC is a six week program at $175 per dog.  Classes meet once per week.

The CGC program prepares your dog to take the ten step test offered by the AKC, which presents a training curriculum stressing responsible pet ownership and basic good manners for dogs including:

  • Accepting a Friendly Stranger
  • Sitting Politely for Petting
  • Appearance and Grooming
  • Out for a Walk (Walking on a Loose Leash)
  • Walking Through a Crowd
  • Sit and Down on Command
  • Staying in Place
  • Coming When Called
  • Reaction to Another Dog
  • Reaction to Distractions
  • Supervised Separation

CGC is also the first step you need to take if you are thinking of doing any therapy dog work.

To register for this class, please visit our online customer portal:  Gingr Customer Portal..

Payment in full is due at the time of registration.   Refunds are not given after week 2 of class.  All pups must be up to date on vaccines in accordance with The Town’s policy.  The CGC test will be held on the last session of class.   Space is limited to 8 pups – reserve NOW to secure your spot.

Jul
9
Tue
Intro to K9 Nosework® @ Bow chika Wow Town
Jul 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Nosework is easily the hottest new sport around, and it is easy to see why!  Inspired by professional detection dogs, its fun for humans, too.  Dogs love to participate, and it is good for building confidence and focus in dogs that have issues like shyness, reactivity, aggression, or a simple lack of confidence.  Any dog can participate; from puppies to very old or retired dogs.  In a matter of weeks, you will see your dog confidently ignoring distractions and focusing on the target scent.

Nosework is easy to learn, can be done anywhere, and does not require any specialized equipment.  You will be brought into your dog’s ‘world of scent’ as you learn to read their behavioral changes, and they’ll develop confidence as they are rewarded for following odor to its source.

Who is this activity suited for:

  • All breeds (not just purebreds!)
  • All sizes of dogs
  • Fearful dogs
  • Reactive dogs
  • All ages from puppies to geriatric dogs
  • Dogs with physical restrictions including blind and deaf dogs
  • Any handler from total novice to experienced dog handler

All dogs are worked one at a time.  Those not working are crated.  No obedience is required.   Our intro class starts with getting your dog excited about using his nose to seek out a favorite toy or treat.  Rewards are hidden in one of several boxes, expanding the game to entire room, and then onto other interior spaces.   Pet parents will also learn the basic concepts is searching for odor, proper use of equipment, and how to make and place hides.

This is a 6 week class meeting every Tuesday at 6pm.  Cost to participate is $160 for the entire 6 weeks.

Prepare for a lifetime of fun with your and dog and K9 Nose Work®!

NW – 101: Intro to Exteriors on Primary @ Bow chika Wow Town
Jul 9 @ 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm

Nosework is easily the hottest new sport around, and it is easy to see why!  Inspired by professional detection dogs, its fun for humans, too.  Dogs love to participate, and it is good for building confidence and focus in dogs that have issues like shyness, reactivity, aggression, or a simple lack of confidence.  Any dog can participate; from puppies to very old or retired dogs.  In a matter of weeks, you will see your dog confidently ignoring distractions and focusing on the target scent;

Nosework is easy to learn, can be done anywhere, and does not require any specialized equipment.  You will be brought into your dog’s ‘world of scent’ as you learn to read their behavioral changes, and they’ll develop confidence as they are rewarded for following odor to its source.

All dogs are worked one at a time.  Those not working are crated.  No obedience is required.

This is our second course offered in our nosework program.  This course continues on where Intro to Nosework left off.  Into to Nosework is a pre-requisite for this class as our searches are progressive and we build upon each dog’s progress from previous weeks.

In this class we will introduce food and toy distractions and work on acclimating to exterior searches on lead.   Our goals will be having the dogs maintain the energy, stamina and mental focus during their searches as well having them find the odor regardless of the environments around them.

Jul
19
Fri
Cocktails for Canines @ SkyLine at Waterplace
Jul 19 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Bow chika Wow Town is a supporting business for this annual fundraiser for the New England Humane Society.
The 3rd Annual Cocktails for Canines is an event that cannot be missed!   We will begin with an IPA & wine tasting at 6:00. We will have IPA’s from many local breweries! At 7:00 the DJ will start playing and the dance floor will open! The evening will offer a silent auction, a photo booth, raffles, heavy apps, and some fantastic company! The Skyline offers amazing views of the city!

What to Wear: Cocktail Party attire.  The terrace will be open, the grill will be going, the music will be playing and the drinks will be flowing!

Oct
5
Sat
Canine Good Citizen Program (CGC) @ Bow chika Wow Town
Oct 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We are pleased to host Jenni Coes as our CGC Instructor!

The CGC concept applies to both ends of the leash and all CGC classes include training for the owner on responsible dog ownership.   The CGC is a six week program at $175 per dog.  Classes meet once per week.

The CGC program prepares your dog to take the ten step test offered by the AKC, which presents a training curriculum stressing responsible pet ownership and basic good manners for dogs including:

  • Accepting a Friendly Stranger
  • Sitting Politely for Petting
  • Appearance and Grooming
  • Out for a Walk (Walking on a Loose Leash)
  • Walking Through a Crowd
  • Sit and Down on Command
  • Staying in Place
  • Coming When Called
  • Reaction to Another Dog
  • Reaction to Distractions
  • Supervised Separation

CGC is also the first step you need to take if you are thinking of doing any therapy dog work.

To register for this class, please visit our online customer portal:  Gingr Customer Portal..

Payment in full is due at the time of registration.   Refunds are not given after week 2 of class.  All pups must be up to date on vaccines in accordance with The Town’s policy.  The CGC test will be held on the last session of class.   Space is limited to 8 pups – reserve NOW to secure your spot.

Oct
11
Fri
Canine Good Citizen Program (CGC) @ Bow chika Wow Town
Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

WE HAVE ADDED A 2nd CLASS!   Register today to avoid missing out!

The CGC concept applies to both ends of the leash and all CGC classes include training for the owner on responsible dog ownership.   The CGC is a six week program at $175 per dog.  Classes meet once per week.

The CGC program prepares your dog to take the ten step test offered by the AKC, which presents a training curriculum stressing responsible pet ownership and basic good manners for dogs including:

  • Accepting a Friendly Stranger
  • Sitting Politely for Petting
  • Appearance and Grooming
  • Out for a Walk (Walking on a Loose Leash)
  • Walking Through a Crowd
  • Sit and Down on Command
  • Staying in Place
  • Coming When Called
  • Reaction to Another Dog
  • Reaction to Distractions
  • Supervised Separation

CGC is also the first step you need to take if you are thinking of doing any therapy dog work.

To register for this class, please visit our online customer portal:  Gingr Customer Portal..

Payment in full is due at the time of registration.   Refunds are not given after week 2 of class.  All pups must be up to date on vaccines in accordance with The Town’s policy.  The CGC test will be held on the last session of class.   Space is limited to 8 pups – reserve NOW to secure your spot.

Oct
26
Sat
Howl-O-Ween Party @ Bow chika Wow Town
Oct 26 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Nov
12
Tue
Vaccinations and the social dog @ Bow chika Wow Town
Nov 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Registration is required and space is limited – secure your seat by registering today.

Vaccine Seminar