Advanced Beginners Obedience In this class you and your dog will continue to perfect the skills you learned in Beginning Obedience. You will have the opportunity to prepare for the new AKC Beginner Novice (BN) title.
Prerequisite: Beginning Obedience Class size limited
Equipment needed: Buckle or training collar & 6 foot leash
Competitive Agility At this level you will be taught how to plan your strategy to run a successful course, and learn the rules and regulations for agility competition.
Class size limited
INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION REQUIRED
Advanced Agility Once you have learned the obstacles you will learn how to sequence a course and how to control your dog on the course to ensure proper entrances and exits of the contact obstacles.
Class size limited
Beginning Agility This class will provide the handler with the techniques and skills needed to introduce their dog to agility. Dogs will be trained to follow the handler’s body language and cues as they learn to work on agility equipment. You will be taught the correct and safe way to navigate the obstacles on an agility course.
A Pre-registration screening evaluation will be done prior to the start of each session.
Recommended ages: 1 year and older
Prerequisites: Beginning Obedience, reliable sit/stay and recall (must have had screening evaluation done prior to first class of new session)
Class size limited
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The AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. It is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs, including both purebred and mixed breed dogs are welcome to participate in the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program. Those dogs that pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.
Our club offers AKC Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) testing several times a year.
The AKC has implemented a Canine Partners Program which opens up the world of AKC to mixed breed dogs and the owners who love them. Registered dogs with the program are eligible to participate in all kinds of events, like AKC Rally,® Agility, Obedience,and the exciting new event, Coursing Ability.
For more information, please visit the AKC Canine Partners website.
Beginning Obedience This course is aimed at making your dog a good home companion you will be proud to own. We will teach you how to train your dog and to read his body language. Your dog will learn the basic obedience commands—sit, stay, down, heel and stand.
Recommended ages: Please ask us.
Equipment needed: Buckle or training collar & 6 foot leash, treats.
Class size limited
Jump Start Obedience A fun class for young dogs designed to continue socialization and further learning of the basic commands, with the introduction of some agility skills for physical coordination, confidence building and added enjoyment. Recommended ages: Please ask us. Class size limited Equipment needed: Buckle collar or training collar, 6 foot leash & treats
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy™ Program – Puppy Kindergarten This is a program designed to teach puppies through play and positive motivation. Your puppy will learn the art of socialization with other puppies and people; and the commands to sit, wait, down, stay and come. You will receive information on housetraining, health, and behavioral problem solving. Owners are encouraged to participate in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy™ Program which emphasizes responsible dog ownership for the life of your dog.
Recommended ages: Please ask us. Class size limited
Required: Immunization &/or Vet clinic record
Equipment needed: Buckle collar & 6 foot leash, treats & a toy