Offerings
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WORKSHOP: Handling Techniques
Instructor: Bridget McKnight
When: January 10 & 11, February 14
Enrollment: See Workhop Application for flyer and application information.
Puppy Kindergarten
Puppy Kindergarten I for puppies up to 12 months. We emphasize on the benefits of early socialization and focus on puppy issues. We also do an informal introduction of basic commands.
Instructor: Lori Chambers
When: Thursdays 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. (January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5)
Cost: $80 / 8 weeks
Session: Jan/Feb/Mar 2009
Enrollment: Applications and payment are due by January 8
Puppy Kindergarten II is for puppies that have completed PK I. This class will continue on with a more in-depth introduction to basic obedience commends, continue socialization and continue to focus on puppy issues.
Prerequisite: Puppy Kindergarten I or approval by the instructor.
Instructor: Lori Chambers
When: Thursdays 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. (January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5)
Cost: $80 / 8 weeks
Session: Jan/Feb/Mar 2009
Enrollment: Applications and payment are due by January 8
Obedience/Agility Combinations
Basic Obedience/Agility II Combination (CONTINUATION) is for the handler and dogs who have been introduced to control and Basic obedience skill. In this class we will work with handler and dogs that would like to expand their refinement of performance with obedience skills. The other half of the class will be working on basic agility commands/obstacles.
Prerequisite: Basic Obedience/Agility I (or evaluated by instructor)
Instructor: Lori Chambers
When: Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5)
Cost: $160 / 8 weeks
Session: Jan/Feb/Mar 2009
Enrollment: Applications and payment are due by January 8
Competition Level Agility
Advanced Handling – Dogs should be currently competing. It will address more advanced handling skills and will continue to mold the communication necessary to make the dog/handler team a success. We will be working open/excellent and advanced/masters level courses.
Instructor: Donna Brown
When: Tuesdays from 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. (September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2008)
Cost: $160 / 8 weeks
For more information: contact Donna directly
Advanced Handling – This is for dogs trialing at the open level or higher, or with instructor approval. Contact me if you are not sure if this is the class for you. Dogs should be currently competing. It will address more advanced handling skills and will continue to mold the communication necessary to make the dog/handler team a success. We will be working open/excellent and advanced/masters level courses.
Instructor: Donna Brown
When: Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2008)
Cost: $160 / 8 weeks
For more information: contact Donna directly
Advanced Agility/Competition Topics - This class is for dogs who have successfully completed Advanced/Foundation Skills and are competing in agility trials. Each week varies based on the needs of the human-dog teams in the class; some weeks we may run full courses while other weeks we may work on specific problems that students are experiencing at trials.
Instructor: Janet Gauntt
When: Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25)
Cost: $140 / 7 weeks
Session: Jan/Feb/Mar 2009
Enrollment:Classes will only be available to those who have attended class already. If any openings become available, we will post them.
Advanced Agility Foundations- This class concentrates on development of a handling system to master essential course patterns. Dogs must be able to sequence at least 5 obstacles and must be able to perform all equipment. Skills drills are the primary focus of this class.
Instructors: Janet Gauntt & Sally Josselyn
When: Wednesdays 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. (Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25)
Cost: $140 / 7 weeks
Session: Jan/Feb/Mar 2009
Enrollment: Classes will only be available to those who have attended class already. If any openings become available, we will post them.
Advanced Beginner - This class is for dogs who have been introduced to agility and the equipment previously. We will be focusing on teaching obstacle performance and basic handling skills. Motivation, focus and attention, obedience, self-control and other skills necessary to play agility will also be high priority.
Instructor: Bridget McKnight
When: Fridays from 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. (January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6)
Cost: $150 / 6 weeks
For more information: contact Bridget directly
Beginner/Foundation Skills - Class for dogs new to agility. Introduction to obstacles and handling maneuvers with safety and fun in mind. Teach focus and attention, obedience, play/drive work, self-contol and other skills necessary to play agility. Dogs must be at least six months old.
Instructor: Bridget McKnight
When: Fridays from 7:45 - 8:45 p.m. (January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6)
Cost: $150 / 6 weeks
For more information: contact Bridget directly
Competition Class - This class is open to dogs currently competing. Challenges for every dog and handler team. Work on perfecting timing and execution of handling cues. Proof obstacle performance and learn to find the best path through a course for you and your dog.
Instructor: Bridget McKnight
When: Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. (January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11)
Cost: $150 / 6 weeks
For more information: contact Bridget directly
Instructor: Bridget McKnight
When: Fridays from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. (January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6)
Cost: $150 / 6 weeks
For more information: contact Bridget directly
Intermediate Handling - This class is for the dog-handler teams that were in this time slot in the previous session. It is for dogs that are not yet trialing but are preparing to trial or dogs early in their trialing career. In this session we will look at increasing the length and complexity of the sequences. The class will build upon skills developed in the last session. Requirement: Dogs should be comfortable with all equipment and have attended class with Donna in the past or have instructor approval.
Instructor: Donna Brown
When: Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2008)
Cost: $160 / 8 weeks
For more information: contact Donna directly
Master Handling - The handling techniques continue to increase in complexity. Courses and sequences will be at the Excellent/Masters Level and will challenge teams to find the best handling moves to run the sequences in the most efficient/aggressive manner. Requirements: Dogs should be running at the Masters/Excellent B level or have instructor approval.
Instructor: Donna Brown
When: Tuesdays from 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. (September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2008)
Cost: $160 / 8 weeks
For more information: contact Donna directly
Working Your Dog with Distance - This class is for dogs who are currently competing in agility trials and have at least one novice Q.
Instructor: Eunice Morgan
When: will be offered again in the spring
Private Lessons
Instructor: Donna Brown
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays
For more information: contact Donna directly
