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Sign Language-Interpreted Dog Obedience Course Offered by Lollypop Farm

FAIRPORT, NY — Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, is pleased to offer a sign language-interpreted Basic Dog Obedience course. This specialized class begins on October 15 and runs for six weeks. Because the class is geared specifically for members of the Rochester community who are deaf, a professional sign-language interpreter will help the instructor communicate with participants.

The class’s sign language interpreter is Patti Gates, RID CI, CT, an avid dog lover who has participated in both basic and advanced dog obedience classes at Lollypop Farm.

Dogs will learn leash walking and basic commands such as sit, stay, come, heel, and down, and will work with distractions to improve “off leash” obedience. Participating dogs must be at least 5 months old, sociable with other dogs and people, and current on all vaccinations (parvo, distemper, rabies, and kennel cough).

The Basic Dog Obedience course costs $90, and a $30 discount applies for dogs adopted from Lollypop Farm. Online registration at www.lollypop.org

closes on Wednesday, October 1. Questions can be directed to info@lollypop.org.

Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, is committed to building lifelong bonds between people and animals through education, community outreach programs and the prevention of cruelty. For more information, call (585) 223-1330 or visit the website at www.lollypop.org.