Southwest Obedience Club of Los Angeles

Registration is now open for our Basic Dog Obedience class at Alondra Park. Click on the link below to register. Class starts on Jan. 16th. https://apm.activecommunities.com//Acti/dog-obedience/2335

We received notification from LA Parks & Rec, that the county parks will be closed, temporarily. This means classes and ring practice at Alondra Park will be cancelled until further notice. In the meantime, please stay safe and have a happy holiday season. ***************************************************** UPDATE FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION ON CLOSURES AND CHANGES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 December 1, 2020... In response to the current surge of COVID-19 cases, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) is temporarily closing in-person outdoor programming in accordance with the County of Los Angeles Safer At Home Health Officer Order to stop the spread of COVID-19. LA County Parks is implementing the following changes effective immediately: Afterschool programs will be closed. Our SPOT programs will be closed for in-person programming. Our SPOT will continue virtual programming provided by each location. Parks and trails remain open for outdoor, passive use for individuals or members of the same household. Masks and physical distancing are required. No group gatherings are permitted. For a complete list of COVID-19 restrictions affecting LA County Parks locations, please visit parks.lacounty.gov/covid-19. LA County Parks continues to offer "Parks From Home, a virtual recreation center that provides free access to fitness and instructional classes for the public to enjoy from home during the COVID-19 crisis. The free online programming includes videos of LA County Parks staff teaching recreation, sports, arts, and specialty courses, plus virtual tours of trails, gardens, and popular attractions throughout Los Angeles County. We hope these extraordinary efforts will help with the County and global effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. We appreciate your support and understanding as we adapt to this fluid situation. At LA County Parks, we believe that the health and safety of our program participants, park guests, team members, and community are the top priority. We are working closely with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to ensure that our Parks community receives credible information and guidance during this challenging time. We encourage you to visit the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health website for information and guidance, available in multiple languages, on COVID-19: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact (626) 588-5364 or [email protected].

Congratulations to these students that passed the AKC Canine Good Citizenship evaluation today! All these dogs are now eligible to receive a CGC title in their AKC listings.

Congratulations to the winter class of 2020! These students completed my basic dog obedience class today. We held graduation exercises which included a mock trial in a regulation 40x50 foot ring, with armbands, score cards, and ribbons for the top placing students.

Please contact Gabrielle at [email protected] if you would like to attend a Zoom Event in memory of Julie Zatz, hosted by Anoiel Khorshid and Donald Yoo. The 90 minute Zoom Event requires an invitation and each speaker will have 5 minutes. You are also welcome to view an online memorial page for Julie at https://www.mykeeper.com/profile/JulieZatz/. You will be able to leave a tribute, share a memory or story, and upload/download photographs.

Custom Face Masks Featuring Your Dog(s) are Available! Order your masks online now. Questions? Email [email protected]. https://form.jotform.com/ascasuba/swocfacemasks