Peace River Dog Fanciers, Inc.
Peace River Dog Fanciers offers dog obedience classes in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte.
Peace River Dog Fanciers, Inc. has been providing dog training in Charlotte County, Florida, since March 1988. Thousands of purebreds, mixed breeds, and rescued dogs have gone through our training classes to become well-behaved members of society.
Classes are held indoors in the air conditioned gym at the South County Regional Park, 670 Cooper Street, Punta Gorda, on Wednesday evenings. We also offer limited classes on Monday evenings at the Harold Avenue Recreation Center at 23400 Harold Avenue, Port Charlotte.
All classes are 50 minutes in length, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m., and run for 6 weeks at a cost of $70.00 per 6-week session. You must contact us to pre-register for all classes.
The most popular classes are AKC® S.T.A.R. PuppySM, AKC® Canine Good Citizen® (CGC®) and Manners/Beginning Obedience. Please see our Classes Available for more information on the classes we offer.
Latest News
Location of May 22 Board Meeting Changed
The location of the meeting of the Board of Directors scheduled for Tuesday, May 22nd, 7 PM, at Pampered Pet Health Center has been changed to the Torch restaurant, 2113 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL. On this date, May 22nd, the Torch is giving a…. Continue reading »
Register Now for Obedience Classes Starting May 30
Be sure to get your paperwork and payment in for obedience classes starting May 30 in Punta Gorda. Classes are filling up quickly. The only way to be sure your spot is reserved is by getting your registration paperwork and payment to us in…. Continue reading »
Patriotic Puppy Crawl
Join Pampered Pet for a Patriotic Puppy Crawl Social & Networking event. The Puppy Crawl is a great way to socialize your dog and have fun at the same time. Free admission Free refreshments Free Goodie bag for the first 50…. Continue reading »
PRDF Welcomes New Members
Peace River Dog Fanciers extends a warm welcome to our newest members, Jerry Kecken and Meredith Shattuck-Kecken, who were accepted into our membership at the Membership Meeting on May 10. Jerry and Meredith are the mom and dad of Pippi…. Continue reading »
Don’t Forget the May Membership Meeting
The next Membership Meeting of Peace River Dog Fanciers is coming up on Thursday, May 10, 2012. The meeting will be held from 7 to 9 pm at the Vets’ Home in Port Charlotte, 21281 Grayton…. Continue reading »
Walking 16 Dogs
Do your dogs pay attention to you when you’re walking them? Do they pull and lunge? Do you have trouble controlling them? Try walking 16 dogs at once. While riding your bike. Through town, across roads, past people and other dogs. Yes, it can…. Continue reading »
Mat Cleaning & Ice Cream
A special thanks to everyone who brought brooms, dustpans and — yes — shop vacs last Wednesday to help with cleaning the mats. With so many people helping, the cleaning went quickly after classes ended. We then adjourned to the Baskin Robbins…. Continue reading »
Bring Brooms & Dustpans to Class
Attention, PRDF Members, Bring your broom & dustpan to class this week on Wednesday, March 28th and join in to help sweep the mats & get a treat. We’re going to sweep the mats, 23 of them, after classes at 8:20 pm. then, PRDF…. Continue reading »
St. Patrick’s Day Puppy Crawl
Join Pampered Pet for a St. Patrick’s Day Puppy Crawl Social & Networking event. The Puppy Crawl is a great way to socialize your dog and have fun at the same time. Irish Pet Themed Bingo game with prizes Drawings and raffles to…. Continue reading »
Welcome to Our Newest Members
Peace River Dog Fanciers extends a warm welcome to Tim and Jeanette Higgins, who were accepted into our membership at the March 12, 2012, meeting. Tim and Jeanette are the mom and dad of Tippy and Luke. Luke, a Maltese, has completed the…. Continue reading »
Register Now for March & April Obedience Classes
Get your paperwork and payment in for obedience classes starting March 19 in Port Charlotte and April 11 in Punta Gorda. Classes are filling up quickly. The only way to be sure your spot is reserved is by getting your paperwork and payment to…. Continue reading »
Snake Avoidance Clinic Tentatively Scheduled
Update: The snake avoidance clinic is cancelled. They needed more students and didn’t get enough interest. Peace River Dog Fanciers, Inc. got an invitation from our friends at the Dog Obedience Club of Lee County (DOCLC) to participate with…. Continue reading »
Search & Rescue Speaker at March Membership Meeting
Our next membership meeting is coming up on Monday, March 12, from 7-9pm at the Vets’ Home in Port Charlotte. Our speaker will be Mike Hadsell of Peace River Search & Rescue. Since it was too dark last time Mike visited us, he will be…. Continue reading »
Mardis Gras Pampered Pet Puppy Crawl
Join Pampered Pet for a Mardis Gras Pampered Pet Puppy Crawl Social & Networking Event — a community event for pet lovers!! Free refreshments Free treats for your dogs & cats Free wines tasting with D’Vines Free gift bags for…. Continue reading »
FDA Advice to Dog Owners Whose Pets Take NSAIDs
You probably take aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen every day and don’t even think twice about it. NSAIDs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, help us get rid of our weekend-warrior pains, osteoarthritis aches, and daily soreness. Did…. Continue reading »
Bordetella and Canine Influenza Are On The Increase In Charlotte County
Vets are seeing an increase in upper respiratory infections in Charlotte County. Nine out of 10 are Bordetella and that 10th one is Canine Influenza H3N8. Please make sure your dog is vaccinated for both. Note that the nasal administration of…. Continue reading »
February Board of Directors Meeting Rescheduled
The February regular meeting of the Board of Directors, which would normally be held on Monday, Feb. 28, has been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 20. The time and location will be the same: 7 to 9 pm at the Vets’ Home in Port Charlotte. Because PRDF…. Continue reading »
Parvovirus Spreading in Lee County
Five dogs infected with parvovirus were euthanized at the animal shelter in Lee County this week. The county’s Domestic Animal Services says it’s seeing an increase in cases of the deadly virus among stray dogs and puppies. Read more about the…. Continue reading »
PRDF Welcomes A New Member
Peace River Dog Fanciers extends a warm welcome to our newest member, Lynn Snyder, who was accepted into our membership at the Annual Membership Meeting on Jan. 9. Lynn is the mom of Jake, a German Shepherd. Jake and Lynn have completed Beginning…. Continue reading »
“Valentine’s Day Puppy Crawl” Will Be Jan. 26
The next Pampered Pet Puppy Crawl, on Thursday, Jan. 26, will feature a Valentine’s Day theme, with pet contests for “Best Kisser,” “Most likely to kiss a stranger,” and “Most kisses in 30 seconds.” There will also be gift bags for the…. Continue reading »
