Rattlesnakes are a well-known reality of the desert environment. Not only is there a wide variety of species of rattlesnakes, but also there are large numbers inhabiting different habitats making human encounters even more likely. In Fact, according to biologists and wildlife officials, rattlesnake numbers and encounters are going to be at an all-time high this year due to the dry winter and warm temperatures. Most people have the sense to avoid rattlesnakes if they come across one, but a dog's natural curiosity puts them at great risk of receiving a potentially deadly venomous bite.
GetRattled - Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs is holding a training clinic in Winnemucca, Nevada at 1085 Fairgrounds Road in the 4-H Arena on June 21, 2014 from 2 pm to 5 pm, with sessions lasting 20-30 minutes. Proceeds will benefit host organization Humboldt County 4-H Program. For a small training fee, people will get the extra assurance and peace of mind that their dogs will avoid dangerous rattlesnake encounters, while protecting the dogs and their families from suffering the tragedy of a rattlesnake bite.
Not only does GetRattled train dogs, but also aims to educate the public, providing professional information along with a Live Rattlesnake display. Also shown are commonly mistaken harmless snakes, which are often on-hand at events and available to touch and hold for people open to the experience as well as those brave enough.
Who is GetRattled? GetRattled is a partnership between John Potash, a licensed snake handler with 25 years of experience working with venomous snakes and wildlife in areas of animal control, wildlife rescue, and reptile education & Willie J. Stevens Jr., an experienced dog trainer with over 20 years of dog training experience and AKC judging. Together, they have been providing Rattlesnake Avoidance Training Clinics for over 10 years and have successfully trained thousands of dogs.
For more information, please contact Get Rattled at 775-234-8844 or GetRattledNV@gmail.com.[[In-content Ad]]
