The first session of a dog obedience class offered by FUR-ever Friends was postponed until Saturday, April 19.The class was supposed to begin last weekend, but the weather was not good, said founder Betty Eubanks.Each of the classes will be held at the Fort Morgan Veterinary Clinic. They will run from 11 a.m. to noon for puppies and 1 to 2 p.m. for adult dogs. Puppies must be at least 6 months old. The lessons will be held each Saturday for five weeks.A one-week break in the schedule will allow FUR-ever Friends to offer dogs and cats for adoption at the Fort Morgan Area Chamber of Commerce Spring Expo May 3-4, she said.Veterinarian Chuck Thimmig will be on hand at the expo to give people a chance to ask about pet health issues, Eubanks said.

"He plans to be there all day," she said.Pat Finley, who began dog training six years ago, will conduct the obedience classes.Finley has been involved with dogs a long time. read more