Published March 11. 2021 08:42AM
By BEVERLY SPRINGER
Special to The Press
Participants in Allentown Dog Training Club classes find relief from pandemic worries by working with their canines.
Although Macungie Memorial Hall accommodates much larger groups, in accordance with Centers for Disease Control requirements, the club has limited classes to no more than 10 dog and handler pairings, and requires all human participants to wear masks.
Even COVID-19 pandemic precautions, however, cannot dampen the training teams’ enjoyment of their time out together.
Breinigsville's Andrea Scott applauds the accomplishment of another trainer and shares the moment with her Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever Zuko.
PRESS PHOTOS BY BEVERLY SPRINGER Surfer, a Golden retriever, from White Haven, takes the high jump with ease. Surfer's human companion is Lois Glass.
Courtney Fulmer of Bethlehem and American Staffordshire terrier mix Kenda; Maryann Beatty of Quakertown and Irish setter Gabriel; Sandra Cornog, of Allentown and Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Lilibet; Andrea Scott of Breinigsville and Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever, Zuko; and Renee Sillitti of Perkiomenville and Chesapeake Bay retriever, Theo; display the certificates they received at the successful completion of their Allentown Dog Training Club beginner obedience class.
