


A Dog Club for the LITTLE DOGS!!
Sponsored by Gwendy Joysen & Balanced Canine
Do you wish your little guy had someone his own size to play with?
Most people assume that small dogs "act tough" because they think they are larger than they are. How many times have you heard someone say, "He
thinks he's just as big as the big dogs." They couldn't be more wrong! Most small dogs are under NO delusion concerning their size. Their "act" is just
that. They start out defensive because they know EXACTLY how small and fragile they are. As they mature, this usually turns to preemptive
aggression to ward off possible danger. Now, there are some individuals and even some small breeds that are more confident than others. But the
fact of the matter is, most develop aggressive behaviors through years of being afraid &/or physically harmed by larger dogs.
For Dogs 25#'s & under ONLY. *Small Breed Puppies Welcome.
Sorry. No medium or large breed puppies. We recognize that "normal" sized puppies may weigh less than 25# for a short while but they play much too
roughly and are too invasive for our little guys. It is our intention to maintain an environment where there will be no interference for your small dog to
develop confidence in his relationships with his new friends. The average Itty Bitty member is ~12 #'s.
Indoor & Outdoor PLAYDAYS
Each month we host several playdays. IBBC meets at the Balanced Canine facility, in member's yards & occasionally at dog parks or community
parks. No one is ever obligated to host a playday. Our playdays are always supervised to ensure social development and safety.
Join our email list for updates on play-days and events.
MAKE NEW FRIENDS for You & Your DOG!
Meet new people at play-days and gatherings. Give your dog the opportunity to develop his social skills and learn to trust his new friends. We also
offer an optional Members List for those who want to stay connected beyond our scheduled events. Once you join the email list, you may request to
be added to the Members List so other Members can contact you. You WILL NOT be added unless you request it.
FREE - There are NO Fees, dues or charges of any kind!
"I designed this club for the sake of my own dogs. It is my sincere hope that this club will offer and promote fun,
socialization and sound emotional health for the small dogs in our community as well as their humans.
~Gwendy Joysen


***IBBC Play Days are on hold right now.
Check back later this summer.
Itty Bitty Barkers Club (IBBC)
IBBC is a Small Dog Only Play Group formed to
offer opportunities for play, trust & confidence
building and community for small dogs and their
humans. Most people who own small dogs realize
how difficult it is for them to play safely with other
dogs...and the dogs definitely realize it. They usually
become defensive and even aggressive after being
pounced upon by a big dog or two. So this club is to
help socialize the little guys in a safe environment.
More Info Below
- Open to all small dogs, adults up to 25 #
- Small breed puppies only.
- Owner must be present .
- Admission is FREE.
- No children under 16 permitted.
- Please call or email.
- Times & Dates Subject to Change.
Gwendy Joysen & Balanced Canine
reserve the right to refuse admission to
any dog or human for any reason.
Copyright 2010 Balanced Canine & Gwendy Joysen (404) 429-7916 PO Box 68515 Nashville, TN 37206 info@balancedcanine.com