Competitive Obedience Classes
Beginning Competitive Obedience 1 ($70) Renee Baenen
Are you considering competing? This beginner level class uses positive reinforcement to teach the skills to compete in beginning obedience: heel, sit, down, stay, front, finishes, recalls. The focus will be on using rewards to build incremental improvements. This is not a pattern training class. Handlers will also learn correct form, techniques, and AKC/UKC rules. By the end of the class, handlers will be familiar with Beginner Novice obedience exercises (heel on leash, figure 8, sit/stay, recall, sit for exam). Pre-requisite: Dogs must be comfortable around people and dogs so they are ready for training and preferably know sit and down, and can walk on leash. Limit 8 dogs.
Beginning Competitive Obedience 2 ($90) Cindy Jones/Renee Baenen
This class continues what was learned in Beginning Competitive Obedience. This is not a pattern training class. Pre-requisite: Dogs must have taken Beg Competitive Obedience or have instructor approval. Limit 8 dogs. No drop ins.
Competition Obedience Proofing ($70) Marty Siegrist
Handlers will learn how to polish and proof skills that are used in all levels of competition, such as fronts, finishes, position changes, heeling, jumping, retrieving, stays and more. Individual exercises can be tailored to teams competing on all levels, from beginner novice to utility. Prerequisites: Dogs should be able to heel on-leash, come when called, and stay.
Dumbbell 101 ($10 drop in-30 min class) Cindy Jones
This class will cover the dumbbell retrieve used in Open obedience.
Intro to Open and Utility ($70) Cindy Jones
This class focuses on training and proofing of Open exercises: off leash heeling, command discrimination, retrieve on flat, high and broad jumps, drop on recall, and sits and downs. In addition, the class will provide an introduction to Utility exercises including directed jumping, go-outs, moving stands, and signals. Both AKC and UKC rules and regulations are discussed. Open run-throughs are offered as time permits.
Open/Utility Practice: Getting Your dog Ring Ready ($70) Cindy Rice
This class is geared towards handlers competing in obedience. The emphasis is on practicing the open and utility exercises with mild proofing and lots of floor time.
Advanced Obedience Skills ($90) Cindy Jones
This class emphasizes advanced obedience training and continues where Positively Intermediate Obedience leaves off. Training and proofing exercises are taught using Positive Training Reinforcement. The class is designed for handlers who compete, as well as those that wish to improve the skills of their family dog. Exercises include: advanced heeling and recalls, jumps, advanced sits/downs/stays, introduction to the dumb bell, and sit/stand for exam.
Intermediate Obedience Skills ($70) Linda Alkema
This class focuses on improving loose leash walking/heeling, recalls, and stays with distractions. Aspects of AKC/UKC Beginner Novice and Novice Obedience exercises are included. Exercises vary at each class and can be personalized for goals depending on how many dogs are present. Dogs should have passed a basic obedience class.
Saturday Practice for Problem Children! ($90) Marty Siegrist
Have a training problem? Is your training stalled? Is your dog struggling with a particular exercise? This is the class for you! This class is designed for dogs and handlers competing in dog sports who have hit a rough spot and need a fresh perspective.