EBs of the SW is hosting a snake avoidance clinic with Guy Mollicone of Mollicone Kennels. Guy has trained hundreds of dogs in snake avoidance. He uses live, uncaged snakes to best mimic a real life situation in the wild. The rattlesnake is de-fanged prior to any dog contact. Dogs are given multiple exposures to the snake to ensure the lesson is sealed.

Have questions? Email us at ebsofthesw@gmail.com

Event details include:

• Where: Surprise, AZ

  • GPS coordinates: 33.690886, -112.419370

  • Directions: Take the 303 to Grand Ave/Highway 60 exit. Go north on Grand Ave. Turn left (west) on N Dove Valley Road. Take an immediate left onto an unnamed road that will be paralleling Grand Ave. We will be setup in a gravel parking a few hundred yards to the south of N Dove Valley Road.

• When: Saturday, October 16, 7:00-10:00am

• Who: All dog breeds welcome.

• How: Avoidance Clinic includes use of a live rattlesnake (de-fanged) and ecollars. You may choose to handle your dog into the snake or volunteers are available. Prepay to move your dog to the front of the line. Each dog typically takes about 15-20 minutes once it's their turn.

• What to Bring: Nonslip collar and your dog. Ecollars and leads are provided.

• Cost: $100 for new dog and $50 for refresher (refresher only applicable if your dog has been thru Guy's snake course)

Disclaimer: Snake avoidance does not guarantee your dog will not be bit in the future. The natural environment still plays a key role in snake bites. If your dog does not smell, see or hear the snake in the wild, there is still a chance of being bit.