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Fall 2024 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Most classes start the week of September 8.
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Class Prices listed are for non members. All Class prices are $150 for a 6 week session, 4 week classes are $100. EXCEPT for a special offering of Control Unleashed taught by Susan Mann at $200 (no vouchers or discounts accepted for this class).
Please make sure you are able to attend at least 4 of the 6 sessions to earn credit for completing a class.
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
Description: This is a basic socialization and early obedience class for puppies up to 12 months old. At the completion of the program, your puppy can earn an AKC S.T.A.R. puppy certificate. Skills such as sit, down, come, and controlled walking on a leash will be taught. Other puppy behaviors we practice are handling the puppy, socialization with other people and puppies etc. Puppies do not have to be registered with AKC nor do they need to be purebred. STAR Puppy Advanced and Life Skills for Dogs are recommended next classes.
Instructor: Debbie Sherier
Tuesday 5:30 PM
Puppy Class
This is a basic socialization and early obedience class for puppies up to 12 months old designed to help puppies and their owners get off to a good start. Skills such as sit, down, come, and walking on a leash will be taught. In addition, puppies will practice greeting people and work on enrichment through various types of socialization with new surfaces, sounds, and spaces. No prerequisites.
This class starts September 3 and runs 4 weeks .
Instructor: Victoria Carey
Tuesday 9:00 AM
Advanced Puppy
This class continues the basics learned in the puppy class. It is designed for older puppies who have had some basic obedience, such as sit, down, and beginning loose lead walking. It will continue with the addition of stay, leave it, greetings, and other behaviors to help you enjoy your puppy in your home and out in public! At the end of the course, dogs will be able to continue to Life Skills 2 or to Canine Good Citizen.
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of a basic puppy class or STAR Puppy. Instructor approval
This class starts September 3 and runs 4 weeks .
Instructor: Victoria Carey
Tuesday 10:15 AM
Life Skills for Dogs
Dogs will learn to sit, down, stay, greet people properly.
Handlers will learn how to get a dogs attention. How to move from lure training to marker reward training. How to control a dog when greeting people out walking or at the door at home. How to teach and use a stay in position with distractions about.
Prerequisites: Be able to walk on Leash
Not aggressive towards people or dogs
Instructor: Beth Berg
Saturday 9:30 AM
CGC Advanced Test Prep
AKC Community Canine is the advanced level of the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program. Dogs who pass the AKC Community Canine test earn the official AKC Community Canine title that is designated by the letters “CGCA” (Advanced CGC) on the dog’s title record.
Whereas Canine Good Citizen tests are most often tested in a ring and situations are simulated (e.g., 3 helpers serve as a “crowd”), the AKC Community Canine test is done in real situations including at shows, classes, and in the community.
Pre-requisite: CGC
Saturday 10:30 AM
Tricks Concepts
This class will teach various tricks using luring as well as shaping to allow dog/handler teams to have fun in a low stress environment, improve their training skills, and learn tricks to prepare for AKC Tricks Title testing. All levels welcome beginner to advanced!
Instructor: Valerie Licausi
Monday 2:45 PM
Control Unleashed
Control Unleashed is a program developed by Leslie McDevitt, that is a fabulous foundation for working with your dog. CU helps you and your dog develop clear 2 way communication about what your dog can handle, while improving the ability to concentrate on task in the face of distractions. It is a great start for puppies, a super way to help adolescents through a difficult time, and helpful for any dog experiencing issues. Since this is a special offering of this class offered by others at a higher cost, no vouchers or discounts will be accepted.
Instructor: Susan Mann
Tuesday 7:00 PM
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Competition Obedience/Rally Classes
Rally Novice Fundamentals
This class is for students who are new to the sport of AKC rally, or for those who want to brush up on the skills needed to successful compete in AKC Rally Novice. AKC Rules and Regulations will be introduced. The focus of the class will be on learning the correct way to perform each exercise at the rally novice level. We will also work on improving the skills needed to succeed in Rally Novice including leash handling, heeling, sits and downs, fronts and finishes, and pivots. Short courses will be introduced building on the signs that are being covered each week.
Prerequisites: Dogs must be able to work in close proximity to people and other dogs. Students should have knowledge of basic obedience exercises as taught in the Beginner Obedience/Rally I and II class.
Equipment Required: Regular collar and 4' or 6' leash.
If the class is full, please email the instructor at annienflynn@gmail.com to be added to the wait list.
Instructor: Debbie Mitchell
Thursday 4:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 PM
Rally Novice Run throughs
Rally AKC rules and regulations will be reviewed. One Novice Rally course will be set up each week, possibly and if space permits, a smaller ring will be set up for practicing exercises. Students will receive practice and coaching in reading signs and running courses. We'll cover everything you need to enter your first AKC Rally Novice Competition.
Prerequisites: This class is for students who have knowledge of basic obedience exercises as taught in the Beginner Obedience/Rally I and II classes. Teams must have command of basic obedience skills such as heel, down, front, finish, and sit. The dog must demonstrate that the handler is in control of the dog’s behavior while on leash.
Equipment Required: regular collar (no harnesses) and a 4' or 6' leash.
If the class is full, please email the instructor at annienflynn@gmail.com to be added to the wait list.
Instructor: Debbie Mitchell
Tuesday 5:30 PM
Rally Intermediate/Advanced/Excellent Run Throughs
This class combines the Advanced and Excellent run through classes. One ring will have advanced courses with the second ring having excellent courses. Students may run advanced, excellent, or both levels during the class. Students may run the advanced course as an intermediate (on lead) course using an alternate sign for the jump. Students will receive practice and coaching in correctly performing the rally signs and running courses.
Prerequisites: This class is open to students who have completed the Rally Novice or Intermediate/Advanced class, have their rally novice title, or have the instructor’s permission.
Equipment Required: regular collar (no harnesses) and a 4' or 6' leash.
If the class is full, please email the instructor at annienflynn@gmail.com to be added to the wait list.
Instructor: Debbie Mitchell
Thursday 5:30 PM
Rally Hybrid Proofing & Problem Solving
The primary purpose of the class is to work on issues unrelated to the performance of the signs, but that result in NQ’s low scores. This class will be run using primarily advanced level courses, however course design will be based on the level of the students in the class. We will be running full courses, but the emphasis will be on distractions, start line routine, longer heeling patterns, complex signs and sequences, confusing course patterns etc. A questionnaire will be sent to students before class asking for specific issues they would like incorporated into the class.
Prerequisites: This class is open to students who are familiar with the rally novice and advanced exercises. Dogs must be able to work in close proximity to people and other dogs.
Equipment Required: regular collar (no harnesses) and a 4' or 6' leash.
If the class is full, please email the instructor at annienflynn@gmail.com to be added to the wait list.
Limited to 6 students.
Instructor: Debbie Mitchell
Tuesday 4:00 PM
Competition Beginner Novice
Description: This class prepares handler/dog teams to compete for the Beginner Novice Title (BN). The required exercises consist of Heeling on Leash while following signs, Figure Eight, Sit for Exam, Sit- Stay walk around the ring, and Recall. Prerequisites: Dogs must be able to heel on leash, sit, stay, and recall, or instructor’s approval.
Instructor: Marie Degeneste
Monday 5:30 PM
Competition Novice
Description: This class prepares hander/dog teams to compete for the Novice Title (CD). The required exercises consist of Heeling on Leash and Figure Eight, Stand for Exam, Heel Free, Recall, Sit Stay-Get Your Leash, and Group Exercise (Sit and Down). Prerequisites: Completion of the BN Title, or dogs must be able to heel on and off leash, sit, stay, recall, control dog off leash, or instructor’s approval.
Instructor: Stan Hoffman
Monday 12:00 PM
Agility Classes
All classes will be held indoors at 2273 Burkette Rd. on 3/4" foam matting.
Pre-Agility
This class will cover targeting, focus and attention and beginning baby obstacle familiarization. Dogs should know sit stay for ten seconds and come when called. Dog should be able to work in a ring with other dogs.
Prerequisites: a beginner class such as star puppy, CU, CGC, Tricks, beginner obedience or instructor approval.
Instructor: Patricia Ray
Wednesday 6:00 PM
Agility 1 - Groundwork
Description: This class is designed to follow pre-agility. Having a dog that offers behaviors is an advantage for training in agility. You will learn the technique for using this approach as well as teaching the dog how to jump, increasing focus, and basic handling. You will also learn the techniques for developing drive lines, beginning contact skills on a plank, developing independent object confidence, weave poles, and 2 X 2 entries. Dogs must reliably come when called and must work off leash around other dogs without visiting. Prerequisites: Pre agility or instructor approval.
Instructor: Jeff Boyer
Wednesday 8:00 AM
Wednesday 7:30 PM
Agility 3 – Skill Development and Beginner Handling
This class is intended for teams that have completed classes through "Agility 2 - Obstacle Commitment".
This class will build on object and skills learned in Agility 2. Will continue with plank and weave training. Object commitment in short drills will be progressed. There will be multiple stations working at the same time. Off leash control with a reliable recall is REQUIRED around working dogs. Start line stay of 10 feet and a 5 foot send to objects required. Plan to bring visible treats and or toy (with or without food in it) to throw.
Prerequisites: successful completion of Agility 1 or instructor approval.
Instructor: Jeff Boyer
Wednesday 9:15 AM
Intermediate Handling
Sequences to improve handling skills on the novice/intermediate level. Dogs must be able to sit/stay and work off leash.Instructor: Nan McClure
Wednesday 12:30 PM
Scent Work Classes
Scent Work Excellent
In this class, dogs and handlers continue to work on more complex scent puzzles in a variety of elements at the Excellent and Master level. This class will also work on more advanced handling skills and more advanced scent theory and setting hides.
Prerequisites: Scent Work Intermediate AND Instructor Approval
Class Size: 6
Instructor: Anne Nored
Tuesday 1:00 PM
Scent Work Trial Prep for Novice/Advanced
This is a trial preparation run through class for teams trialing at Novice/NW1 or Advanced/NW2 level. This is a “run through” class (No individual instruction). PRQ: Dog on Birch, Anise.
Completed Intro to Odor 2 AND Instructor Approval
Class Size: 12
Instructor: Isabelle Nilsson
Sunday 5:00 PM
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Drop-In Classes
Conformation Drop-In Classes Starting September 8 @ 10:30-11:30 AM. No signup is required. For details go to this link Conformation Class Information. For schedule: Class Calendar Proof Vaccination is required. $5 per session for members/$10 per session non members
Competition Open/Utility Proofing - Thursdays 12-2PM These sessions are for proofing open and utility obedience exercises. Dogs must be training at the competition open or utility levels. Participants will help each other with elements of exercises, but there is no instructor to provide training. Dogs will be training in close proximity to other dogs so must be under control and work safely near other dogs. This is a drop in class so signup is necessary. Proof of Vaccination is required. Price is $5/person members/$10/person non-members.
Thursdays 12-2 PM
Competition Open Drop- in
Description: Competition Open Drop In Class. Proof of Vaccination is required. Price is $5/person members/$10/person non-members.
Mondays 1:30-2:30 PM
Agility Practice Time for Members:
This is for members only. $5/dog. Must be sure that someone will be at the building and what time. Wednesdays 10:45 AM-12:00 PM