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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HOME COMPANIONClass length: 10 weeks
Maximum class size: 12 dogs
Dogs must be at least 4 months old.This class is for beginning dogs, and emphasizes the foundation training that is essential for well-behaved pets. Owners learn to teach their dogs such skills as sit and lie down on command, come when called, stay in one spot till released, and walk on a loose lead. Common behavior problems such as jumping on people, getting in the garbage, etc., are also addressed. The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test, sponsored by the American Kennel Club, is given at the end of each session. Dogs must pass the CGC to go on to more advanced classes.
Class length: 8 weeks
Class size: 10
Minimum age of handler: 8 yearsThis class will include many of the exercises from the regular Home Companion classes and will focus on building a relationship between the dog and handler. A responsible adult must accompany each child.
Class length: 9 weeks
A class for puppies from 8-16 weeks. This class helps socialize young pups to humans and other dogs, as well as to different environments. Puppies learn basic commands using positive reinforcement and many exercises are designed to help the owner and their human family establish themselves as the pack leader. The goal of this class is to establish a trust and communication bond between the pup and their owner that will lay the foundation for all future training.
PUPPY ELEMENTARYClass length: 10 weeks
Puppy Elementary is designed for dogs under 7 months of age who have either completed Puppy Kindergarten or are a little too old to play with those youngsters. This class will prepare these near-teenagers for Home Companion class while having fun! Puppy E will show you how to teach your dog the 10 exercises in the Canine Good Citizen Test (just like HC does), and we'll also play games and learn about some basic agility equipment. We'll talk about training collars, common behavior problems, and other topics as the need arises. Graduation will feature a mock CGC test, and students will have the option of taking the real thing, just like the older "kids" in HC. For sure, a fun time will be had by all!
Obedience training is the foundation upon which most canine activities are based—conformation, agility, tracking, flyball, and other dog sports and performance events. In 1933, when AKC Obedience competition began, the concept behind obedience training was is to develop a very close working relationship between human beings and dogs, while demonstrating the usefulness and enthusiasm of dogs. AKC Obedience Trials were developed to foster training, as well as to demonstrate dogs' willingness, capabilities and enjoyment of working with and very closely with humans. Today, there are thousands of obedience trials held around the country each year. Though AKC trials are open only to purebreds in AKC-recognized breeds, there are several other venues in which mixed breeds and rare breeds can participate.
Class length: 9 weeks
Prerequisite: Dogs must pass the CGC to enroll in this class.
Maximum class size: 10 dogsssIn this class, owners and their dogs learn the skills they need to compete in the first level of obedience. Exercises include: heeling on lead, stand for examination, heeling off lead, formal obedience recalls, and group stays (dogs learn to stay while lined up with other dogs).
Prerequisite: Sub-Novice with approval of Sub-Novice instructor or "qualifying" score at a match in Sub-Novice.
Maximum class size: 10 dogsThe exercises covered in Sub-Novice are refined here, and handler's skills are emphasized. Some Open level skills are introduced. Dogs should be able to work off-lead around other dogs. This class is intended for dogs and handlers who are ready to go to obedience matches and trials.
Prerequisite: Novice with instructor approval or CD (Companion Dog title).
Maximum class size: 10 dogsDogs should be consistent with off-lead work. Open exercises include drop on recall, retrieving on the flat and over the high jump, and the broad jump.
Prerequisite: Open with instructor approval or CDX (Companion Dog Excellent title).
Class size: 6 dogsUtility exercises include signal exercises (teaching the dog to respond to signal commands instead of voice commands), scent discrimination, directed retrieve, the moving stand exercise, go-outs and directed jumping. Maximum class size to be determined by instructor.
RALLY OBEDIENCE
Rally is a fun and exciting team sport for dogs and their handlers. Dog and Handler teams navigate a course with numbered signs indicating different exercises to perform such as Sit-Down-Sit, Straight Figure 8, Send Over Jump, Recall Over Jump. Teams navigate the course at a brisk, continuous performance without direction from the judge. Handlers are encouraged to talk to their dogs during the performance.
For more information please visit:
www.apdt.com/po/rally/about.aspx
www.akc.org/events/rally/getting_started.cfmPrerequisite: Sub-Novice obedience or instructor approval
Class length: 8 weeks
Maximum class size is 8 dogs.This class will teach APDT Level 1 and AKC Novice exercises. Both sequences and courses will be taught, along with doodles to hone skills. Handlers will learn how the exercises are scored. Rally 1 is performed on-lead— in class and in trials.
Prerequisite: Dogs must pass the CGC and Rally Level 1
Class length: 8 weeks
Maximum class size is 8 dogs.This class will teach APDT Level 2 and AKC Advanced exercises. Dogs must be able to work off-lead. Handlers will learn how the exercises are scored. New exercises include jumping and working around toys or bowls filled with food. If your dog has food allergies please talk to the instructors prior to the start of class. This class will prepare students to compete in APDT Rally Level 2 and AKC Rally Advanced.
Prerequisite: Dogs must pass the CGC and Rally 2;
Class size: 8 dogs
Class length: 8 weeksThis class will teach the APDT Level 3 and AKC Excellent and will be off-lead. Handlers will learn how the exercises are scored. New exercises include directed jumping and signal exercises. This class will prepare students to compete in APDT Rally Level 3 and AKC Rally Excellent.
Prerequisite: Basic training (sit, stay, etc.) Dog must be able to work around other dogs on lead and child must be able to handle their dog.
Class length: 4 weeks
Maximum class size: 8 dogsThis class is about learning to work as a team with your canine buddy while you both learn the FUNdamentals for more advanced training. Class will include Come’n Get It, Doggie Pushups, Chutes & Ladders & Leapin’ Lizards. The final class will be a show’n tell for the parents. Limited to children ages 8 to 11.
Agility is one of the fastest-growing dog sports in the country today. The American Kennel Club, NADAC, and USDAA all sponsor agility competitions. The action is fast and it is always entertaining whether the dog does as the handler asks or not. Agility courses are made up of obstacles the dog must perform correctly. The handler directs the dog through this obstacle course. There are jumps, teeters, a-frames, dog walks, weave poles and tunnels.. Each course is timed and the dog that finishes with the fewest course faults and the fastest time wins.
Class length: 8 weeks
Prerequisite: Sub-novice Obedience
Class size: 8 dogsIn the agility preparedness class you will begin the positive working relationship with your dog that will make you an effective team. Anyone with agility experience will tell you that teaching the dog to perform the obstacles is the easy part. The hard part is for the two of you to learn to work together to perform the obstacles correctly and in the proper sequences. This class is for dogs that have not taken an agility class.
Agility 1 teaches basic obstacle work, basic handling skills, and communication. Dogs need to have a good sit, stay, and recall and must be able to work off-lead around other dogs. Maximum class size is 8 dogs.
Prerequisites for Agility 1:Dog has passed the CGC, taken one Novice obedience and Agility Prepareness class
OR
Dog has an obedience title or legs towards an obedience title in AKC or UKC
OR
Dog has an agility title or legs towards an agility title in AKC, NADAC, USDAA, or UKC.Instructor approval may still be required.
Agility 2 is for dogs who have mastered Agility 1 and are comfortable on most obstacles. This course concentrates on solid obstacle performance, handling skills, sequencing, and motivation. Maximum class size is 10 dogs.
Prerequisites for Agility 2
Dog has successfully completed Agility 1 at DTCCU
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Dog has successfully completed a beginner agility course at another club (pending approval)
OR
Dog has an agility title or legs towards an agility title in AKC, NADAC, USDAA, or UKC.Instructor approval may still be required.
This class is for dogs that have successfully completed the beginning agility classes (DTCCU Agility 1 & 2 or the equivalent) and who are preparing for matches. Dogs should be comfortable on all obstacles. This class emphasizes advanced handling skills, distance work, speed, and longer sequences. Maximum class size is 10 dogs.
Prerequisites for Agility 3
Dog has successfully completed Agility 2 at DTCCU
OR
Dog has successfully completed comparable beginner agility courses at another club (pending approval)
OR
Dog has an agility title or legs towards an agility title in AKC, NADAC, USDAA, or UKC.Instructor approval may still be required.
This class is for dogs who are preparing to trial. Dogs should be skilled on all obstacles, able to work sequences, and able to work around other dogs. Dogs need to be under the control of their handler at all times. Students will be expected to help with equipment. Students should bring a crate for their dog. Maximum class size is 12 dogs.
Prerequisites for Pre-Competition Agility
Dog is skilled on all obstacles and is able to work off-lead around other dogs.
OR
Dog has an agility title or legs towards an agility title in AKC, NADAC, USDAA, or UKC.
Note: Dogs that have not completed Agility 1-3 at DTCCU or the equivalent will be evaluated by the instructors.Instructor approval may still be required.
This course will vary from session to session; types of training offered include drop-in, instructor lead, JFF League, etc. Students will be expected to help with equipment. Students should bring a crate for their dog. Maximum class size to be determined by instructor.
Prerequisites for Advanced Agility
Dog is successfully trialing at any level.
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Dog has completed the Pre-Competition class and has instructor approval.Prerequisites: Competing at the Open/Excellent or equivalent level
Class size: TBD
Class length: 8 weeks
Class fee: $25.00 members; $50.00 non-membersThis class is for teams competing at the Open/Excellent (or equivalent) levels. Class members will take turns being responsible for coming up with a course, a partial course, or exercise (for example, courses/ parts of courses you've run but couldn't conquer, exercises from Clean Run or other publications, etc.). The members of the class would then work as a group to figure out handling strategies, help each other work through challenges, etc.
FLYBALL
Prerequisite: Dogs must pass the CGC test or have instructor approval.Flyball is a fast, fun sport for dogs and their handlers. To play flyball, the dog must learn to run down a lane with four jumps, hit a spring-loaded box, catch the tennis ball that flies out, and return to its handler over the four jumps. This is a team sport; each team must have at least four dogs (there can be two alternates for a maximum of six dogs per team). For more information on flyball, see visit our Links page or go directly to North American Flyball Association homepage, http://www.flyball.org/ Maximum class size to be determined by instructor.
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