SKILL BUILDING LEVELS CLASSES
$65 per session

Levels class progression:

Class descriptions:

photo courtesy of Cathy Fox

Finishing School
6 weeks - 1 hour once per week (6 hrs.)
Behavior basics, cues control, boundary training, and more . . .

Behavior basics, good manners and reliable cue response. Leash work, long line skills,
handling and sit for petting. Learn how & when to increase duration, distance and distractions.
We will also introduce boundary/perimeter training and learn more about dog behavior.
Open to all dogs Prep level and higher.

Polished Pooch
6 weeks - 1 hour once per week (6 hrs.)
More fun and games to challenge your training abilities

Skill Building! More manners and cues control. Attention, stays, recalls, leash work,
handling & impulse control (sit for petting/leave it.) Learn how & when to raise criteria.
Open to all dogs Prep level and higher.

Dastardly Distractions
1-2-3, eyes on me!

This class is designed to help you overcome the challenges of working with your dog around
the distractions of every day life. Door bells ringing, children giggling, people eating,
other dogs playing ... what tempts your dog? This class will feature creative ways to proof
your dog's basic training skills while maintaining attention and accurate response.

It's ALL Tricks to Them! Teaching your dog tricks is a great way to keep you motivated to train and to have fun with your dog. Practice getting novel behaviors and putting them on cue. Maybe your dog could be a movie dog! Show off your training skills to your friends and family! Prerequisite - Prep.

Tim the Corgi earns his CGC!

Canine Good Citizen
Distance, duration, distractions, manners and more . . .

Taught by AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator Kathie Wamsley.
This class is based around the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen program.
Each week we will cover exercises with the Canine Good Citizen test in mind:
Proper greeting and exam, response to cues, loose leash walking, stay, come,
manners and control around other dogs and when walking in crowds and around distractions.

A CGC test will be scheduled at the completion of the class for those who are ready to take the test!
Getting ready for Pet Therapy? The CGC is a core component of the Delta Evaluation.


Email Kathie Wamsley for CGC testing
or call 796-2822

Congratulations CGC grads!

PAW & ORDER: SCU
(Special Canine Unit ... Super Come-Uhbility!)
A fun class for people and dogs.
Build a Really Reliable Recall away from distractions!

A combination of free-play and control exercises for dogs who live in the real world.

We will use free-play in different ways for different reasons: it's fun, it expends excess energy, it gets the dogs excited so we can work on settling techniques. We will use play as a reward for good work, as distraction for other dogs while they work. The dogs will learn to come away from play, and then use it again as a reward. Dogs will learn an emergency down for instant control. We will use play for socialization, and reward for owners: the feeling you get watching your own dog playing with others.

Pre-requisites for this class are: an understanding and application of clicker training.
Must have completed a blue level class.
Dogs must have good social skills and appropriate play with other dogs and people.

The biggest requirement of the class is a commitment to do the homework on a daily basis.

"Paw and Order , SCU, was one of my favorite classes, and I have shared one of the great lessons from the class with all of my dog friends (I hope that is okay!) The lesson that was so helpful for me and all of my dogs is the "Name Game." The change in each dog's response to his/her name was just remarkable. I combined the "name game" with the concept of "fine dining" and now my rescue Teddy (who was completely unsocialized and fearful when I got him) can't wait to hear his name and comes running like Lassie to get his treats....and he is so HAPPY!

What I especially loved about the class was its concentration on building a positive relationship between handler and dog. That carries over to every aspect of dog training and greatly improved my dog Chloe's attention and response to my commands in her agility and rally classes. My only complaint about P & O (and all of us in the class had the SAME complaint Cathy (!)...we wished it was longer or that there was a P & O #2. (Can you hear the whining???) It absolutely was a wonderful class, and I plan to enroll my new Ollie dog when he is ready this fall.

- Judy, Chloe, Teddy, Ollie, and Makita Sweeta Sue"

Photo courtesy of Cathy Fox

Take It On The Road!
For dogs who tend to forget about the human
end of the leash while in the midst of novel situations.

If your dog pulls on lead and loses control when he sees another dog, joggers, playing children,
cats or squirrels, this class is for you. You will learn a few simple techniques to keep your dog
calm and focused and we will practice in city parks with lots of distractions.

You and your dog will learn to walk together as a team. This is not a formal "heel" exercise.
Dogs will be on leash, however, the goal is that the leash becomes superfluous
~ simply a measure of safety, rather than a tug-toy.

The class will also include some recall exercises to
give your dog experience "coming" in distracting environments.

PRE-REQUISITE: Diamonds in the Ruff blue level or higher.
LOCATION: Week one of each session starts at the Ruff House;
week 2 - Corbin Park (just N. of Washington & Buckeye; week 3 & 4 - Manito Park.

Once you've completed a TOR class, TOR students are invited to drop-in to future sessions free of charge.

Home Helpers
Most dogs enjoy having a job to do, and most people can benefit from a dog who helps around the house!
Teach your dog to retrieve useful items, to help with the laundry, and to put away his toys.
We'll also work on opening and closing doors, turning on lights, and carrying things for you.
A great class for people with disabilities whose current dog isn't ready for public access.
Prerequisite: Prep class and an understanding of how to shape a behavior.

FUN da'Mentals
Fun stuff for thinking dogs & people.
More clicker training! More games!

Plus proofing, distractions, intro to agility games and fast paced relay races!
A fun way to expand your knowledge and continue your dog's training.
Get ready for offleash, Dog Sports, Rally-O and Performing Artsl!
Open to all dogs green level and higher.
Take a look HERE at the fun to be had!

SHOW ME ~ How!
Clicker training for AKC Novice Obedience.
Dogs and handlers must be clicker savvy and have the basics of sit, down, stand, come, stay
on hand signal and verbal cues control. Handling skills as well as training skills will be covered.

This is a class for people interested in competition obedience using non-punishment based methods.
A six week, 1+ hour course.

Performing Arts
Canine Freestyle ~ Dancing with your Dog!
Open to all dogs green level or higher. (A 4-week course)


DITR instructor Teri Beeman & Anna perform to "Where the Stars and Stripes and Eagle Fly"

If you like music, and you like having fun with your dog, this is the class for you!
Learn tricks and moves to music! Spinning, side passing, weaving and more. Entertain at events! It's a blast!
Click here to see amazing video: Carolyn Scott & Rookie
and to see even MORE amazing videos go here and click on the link to "Clips"

"I don't dance" you say?? Not to worry! The dog is the star in this dance team. We just teach you enough to show off your dog. All you have to do is "step on the beat." Performing Arts students may join our Ruff Revue dance troupe who perform at school functions and nursing homes! RUFF REVUE IN THE NEWS!! Go HERE to read the article!

For more info on Canine Freestyle visit:

The Canine Freestyle Federation

and

the World Canine Freestyle Organization

and the

and for even MORE great info, click HERE!

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