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Club NewsCGC Refresher
Pre-requisite: Home Companion Course or Instructor approval
Maximum class size: 10 dogs
This refresher course is for those who wish to take the CGC test but need additional ring time. It is for dogs/handlers who have already completed the DTCCU Home Companion course or are familiar with all CGC exercises based on prior training (with instructor approval).
The focus will not be on learning the exercises but on practicing them and improving the dogs/handler performance. Particular attention will be give to controlled walking, recalls, dog-greet-dog, sits, downs and stay. The last class will be devoted to practicing the full test.
Maximum class size: 10 dogs
This refresher course is for those who wish to take the CGC test but need additional ring time. It is for dogs/handlers who have already completed the DTCCU Home Companion course or are familiar with all CGC exercises based on prior training (with instructor approval).
The focus will not be on learning the exercises but on practicing them and improving the dogs/handler performance. Particular attention will be give to controlled walking, recalls, dog-greet-dog, sits, downs and stay. The last class will be devoted to practicing the full test.
Preparation for Pet Therapy
Maximum class size: 8 dogs
This short course will focus on preparing dogs and handlers to participate in therapy dog work. We will concentrate on mastering the exercises necessary to pass TDI’s or Delta’s tests for therapy dogs.
We will also work on enhancing our understanding of dog behavior and learning, improving the dog/handler relationship, and developing skills for various therapeutic settings. We are hoping to attract teams who have a sincere desire to be active participants in therapy dog work in their communities.
Dogs must be at least one year old, have lived with the handler at least 6 months, have their CGC or the equivalent, and be reliably non-threatening around strangers and other dogs. Human students will be asked to assist in both the classes and the testing process.
Note: Part of each class will require the dogs to maintain a long down (15-20 minutes) while the class talks.
This short course will focus on preparing dogs and handlers to participate in therapy dog work. We will concentrate on mastering the exercises necessary to pass TDI’s or Delta’s tests for therapy dogs.
We will also work on enhancing our understanding of dog behavior and learning, improving the dog/handler relationship, and developing skills for various therapeutic settings. We are hoping to attract teams who have a sincere desire to be active participants in therapy dog work in their communities.
Dogs must be at least one year old, have lived with the handler at least 6 months, have their CGC or the equivalent, and be reliably non-threatening around strangers and other dogs. Human students will be asked to assist in both the classes and the testing process.
Note: Part of each class will require the dogs to maintain a long down (15-20 minutes) while the class talks.
Retrieving Concepts
Course will be a mixture of seminar and workshop, open to dogs of all ages and levels of training. Topics presented will include how to encourage retrieving behavior in puppies, the concept of backward chaining as it applies to a formal obedience retrieve, how to increase drive for retrieving, and problem solving. All course exercises will be motivational in nature.
It is recommended that dogs be crated during class when they are not actually working, so be prepared to crate your dog. Please bring the following items to class: A hungry dog, collar (preferably a flat collar), lead and dumbbell (if you have one).
It is recommended that dogs be crated during class when they are not actually working, so be prepared to crate your dog. Please bring the following items to class: A hungry dog, collar (preferably a flat collar), lead and dumbbell (if you have one).
Agility FAST
Pre-requisite: Dog must be comfortable on all agility equipment.
Maximum class size: 8 dogs
This class will cover rules, strategies, and distance skills needed to qualify or win in the AKC F.A.S.T class. FAST is a point-accumulation agility game with an on-course distance (send) element. This class will allow teams lots of practice on different types of "Bonus" setups.
Maximum class size: 8 dogs
This class will cover rules, strategies, and distance skills needed to qualify or win in the AKC F.A.S.T class. FAST is a point-accumulation agility game with an on-course distance (send) element. This class will allow teams lots of practice on different types of "Bonus" setups.
AKC Obedience Rules
Pre-requisite: There are no prerequisites for this class anyone interested in learning more about obedience competition is welcome.
Maximum class size: 12 dogs
The obedience rules class will focus on gaining a deep and thorough understand of AKC obedience rules and guidelines for each level of competition, including non regular classes. This will be a very interactive class full of examples and plenty of opportunity for everyone to work their dogs on problem areas. Students showing at any level of AKC obedience competition are welcome in the class. Regardless of what level you are currently showing, by dealing with all levels this class will allow you to see how the training you do at the novice level will affect your training at the open and utility level. All students will receive a current copy of the AKC obedience rule book.
Maximum class size: 12 dogs
The obedience rules class will focus on gaining a deep and thorough understand of AKC obedience rules and guidelines for each level of competition, including non regular classes. This will be a very interactive class full of examples and plenty of opportunity for everyone to work their dogs on problem areas. Students showing at any level of AKC obedience competition are welcome in the class. Regardless of what level you are currently showing, by dealing with all levels this class will allow you to see how the training you do at the novice level will affect your training at the open and utility level. All students will receive a current copy of the AKC obedience rule book.
Clicker 101/Tricks
Pre-requisite:Sub Novice
Maximum class size:10 dogs
This class will focus on teaching dogs many different fun and entertaining tricks. Teaching tricks is not only fun for person and dog but it requires the handler / dog team to work through and learn some fairly complex behaviors. One useful tool in training complex series of behaviors is a conditional reinforcer or "clicker". In this class students will be given a clicker and instructed on how a clicker can be used to shape complex series of behaviors that among other things can be used to teach some pretty fancy tricks!
Maximum class size:10 dogs
This class will focus on teaching dogs many different fun and entertaining tricks. Teaching tricks is not only fun for person and dog but it requires the handler / dog team to work through and learn some fairly complex behaviors. One useful tool in training complex series of behaviors is a conditional reinforcer or "clicker". In this class students will be given a clicker and instructed on how a clicker can be used to shape complex series of behaviors that among other things can be used to teach some pretty fancy tricks!
KIDZ N K9NZ
Pre-requisite: Child must be at least 8 years old
Maximum class size: 8 dogs
This is a beginning course for children and their dogs. Skills taught will include crate training, sit, down, stay, and heel. Children will have a chance to learn handling skills by first working with a dog that has already been trained (trained dog will be provided) and then transferring their knowledge to their own dog. The course will use primarily positive training techniques, such as treats and voice rewards. The goal is to have the children leave class with a canine partner that they are proud of. There will be “homework” to practice at home between classes.
Maximum class size: 8 dogs
This is a beginning course for children and their dogs. Skills taught will include crate training, sit, down, stay, and heel. Children will have a chance to learn handling skills by first working with a dog that has already been trained (trained dog will be provided) and then transferring their knowledge to their own dog. The course will use primarily positive training techniques, such as treats and voice rewards. The goal is to have the children leave class with a canine partner that they are proud of. There will be “homework” to practice at home between classes.
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