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Puppy Class
 

Puppy 101 - Socialization and puppy-level obedience training for puppies ages 3 mo. to 6 mo.

When: Thursdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Instructor: Teri

Next Session Starts
TBD

Beginner Obedience
 

This class focuses on sits, downs, stays and loose leash walking.

Prerequisite: Obedience Director Approval

When: Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Instructor: Carol

Next Session Starts
April 16

Competition Obedience Essentials
 

Learn skills to prepare you for the Competition Obedience ring. The skills include filling out entry forms, ring procedures, show site etiquette, and various exercises in Novice-like classes.

*This is NOT meant for 'B' handlers.*

Prerequisite: Beginner Obedience or Equivalent

When: Tuesdays - 5:30pm

Instructor:  

Next Session Starts
April 23

Open/Utility Class
 

This class if for dogs and students who are currently planning to compete at the advanced obedience levels. All of the foundation skills for these classes will be covered as well as ring procedures. Proofing games suitable for each level will also be presented.

Prerequisite: Obedience Director Approval

When: Mondays 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Instructor: Bonnie

Next Session Starts
April 15

Novice/Intermediate Rally

This class is for dogs and students who have completed a basic obedience course and who are planning on competing in rally. At this level, you will be introduced to the first two levels of AKC rally signs and courses to work on handling and training techniques.

Prerequisite: Beginner Obedience or Equivalent

When: Mondays 7:30pm-8:30pm

Instructor: Lorie or Pat

Next Session Starts
April 15

Advanced/Excellent/ Master Rally

This class is for dogs and students who have competed in Novice/Intermediate Rally. At this level, you will be introduced to the higher 3 levels of AKC Rally signs and courses to work on handling and training techniques.

Prerequisite: Rally Novice/Intermediate

When: Mondays 7:30pm-8:30pm

Instructor: Sarah

Next Session Starts
April 15

Agility Foundations
 

Introduction to agility handling foundations.

NOTE: There is a pre-requisite of Beginner Obedience or equivalent to take this class. You may be required to take this class several times. Control of dog is required to move on.

When: Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm

Instructor: Sandy & Ashley

Next Session Starts
April 17

Intermediate Agility
 

Continue with confidence on obstacles and introduce off leash work and handling skills.

NOTE: you may be required to take this class several times. Control of dog is required to move on.

Prerequisite: Beginner Agility

When: Wednesday 8:00pm-9:00pm

Instructor: Mary

Next Session Starts
April 17

Advanced Agility
 

Handling skills perfected and learn to read a course and plan your run.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Agility

When: Wednesday 6:45pm-7:45pm

Instructor: Nikki

Next Session Starts
April 17

Tricks for Treats
 

Learn to teach your dog various tricks and skills used by animal actors. This class utilizes Marker or Clicker training. Dogs are required to be on either a flat buckle or martingale collar.

Prerequisite: Beginner Obedience or Equivalent

When: Tuesdays 7:30pm-8:30pm

Instructor: Laura

Next Session Starts
April 16

Conformation Class
 

This is a drop in class, no registration required. Learn how to present your dog in the conformation ring with confidence.

When: Thursdays 7:30pm (no class on the 4th Thursday of each month)

Instructor: Penny Dreps, Tegan Jaworski, Valerie Stern, Lisa Minnick

Price: $10

Open Practice

The building is open for open practices on Sundays from 9:30am - noon & Wednesdays from 10:00am - noon

Please use the link below to sign up for open practice. Please note, if you do NOT have a key to the building you will need to make sure someone else in your time block has a key to open the building. Open Practice Sign Up Sheet

Open Obedience Practice Guidelines

  • All dogs need to be crated or on a leash when not being worked.
  • Please be courteous of others, and do not let your dog approach another dog unless you have ok’d it with their handler.
  • Please pick up after your dog and dispose of poop in the dumpster outside.
  • If your dog has an accident indoors, please clean with the spray located on the windowsill between the main room and the kitchen.
  • If you need help or training advice, please ask! Most are willing to help!
  • The “Member in Charge” will organize the Sit and Down exercises.
  • Pop/water is available in the refrigerator in the kitchen for $ .50.
  • A First Aid Kit is available in the kitchen in the cabinet above the sink to the left.
  • If you are one of the last to leave, please help return equipment to its proper location.

Utility Ring

Unless there are no Utility dogs present, the following guidelines will be observed:

  • One dog/handler team in the ring at a time. This is due to the fact that dogs are frequently working away from their handler, and more space is needed.
  • Place your article bag on the grooming table next to the ring. This will designate the order of dogs being run in this ring.
  • Please limit your time in the ring to no longer than 10-15 minutes if others are waiting.

Novice/Open Ring

  • Two to four dogs may be worked simultaneously.
  • There is no “set order” for going in. You may enter when you see an appropriate work space.
  • If you have a Novice dog and are concerned about him/her being off leash, please let the other handlers know.
  • Please be cognizant of where and what other handlers are doing with their dogs.