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REGISTER EARLY!! ADVANCED CLASSES OFTEN FILL WELL IN ADVANCE!!!
TUITION FEES: Beginning level-$85 ~ Intermediate level-$75 ~ Advanced
level-$65
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Nov 27-Dec 18 Ask and They Shall Retrieve!
Saturdays
9:30-10:30AM
Advanced Retrieve Training
Learn how
to teach your dog to find, hold, and return to you a variety of items, big
and small.
This is a continuation
of the Home Helpers class focusing on retrieving skills!
Prerequisite: People
should have experience shaping behaviors and dogs
should reliably pick up a variety of objects and release them when asked.
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Practice Makes Perfect! Fridays 5:00-6:00PM
beta test dates: Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 ~ Mar 4, 11, 18, 25
"Am
I ready to go on? Shouldn't I practice what I've already learned first?"
Drop-in class for extra practice! Get together with your class friends for
more Skill Building!
More manners and cues control. Attention, stays, recalls, leash work, sit
for petting and leave it.
Open to dogs who have completed a Prep level or higher class
who are currently enrolled or pre-registered for future DITR classes.
(Dogs with reactivity, social issues are not appropriate for this class.)
Purchase a block of four 1-hour sessions, must be used within a 2 month
span - $50.
Purchase eight 1-hour sessions, must be used within a 3-month span for $80.
Number of openings limited - register soon to reserve a spot!
Instructed by Pat
Moberly, CPDT
FULL
> Jan
2-23 Finishing
School - Sundays 1:00-2:30PM
Distance,
distractions, boundary training & more!
Instructed by Amy
Barker
& Cathy
Fox, CPDT
Jan
8-29 Finishing School
- Saturdays 9:30-11:00AM
Distance,
distractions, boundary training & more!
Instructed by Cathy
Fox, CPDT & Teri Beeman
Jan
8-29 Performing Arts
Saturday 8:00-9:30AM
Canine
Freestyle - dancing with your dog! Great fun - tricks & moves to music.
Open to Prep level and higher - must have clicker basics.
Instructed
by Teri
Beeman
& Cathy
Fox, CPDT
Jan
13-Feb 3 Advanced Clicker Training!
Thursdays: 6:30-8:30PM
This
is a very technical class for committed trainers who have completed
a green level class and want to learn more about clicker training.
Back chaining and teaching complex behaviors through shaping & targeting.
Create and implement a training plan for your personal training goals!
Week
one is without dogs, if you have a crate, bring it with you each week!
Instructed
by:
Carol
Byrnes, CPDT
Feb
5-26
Dastardly Distractions - Saturdays 9:30-10:30AM
Overcome
the challenges of working with your dog around distractions.
Build attention and reliability - teach self control!
Open
to all dogs Prep level and higher
Instructed by
Cathy
Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow
Jan
30-Feb 20 It's
All Tricks to Them! - Sundays 1:00-2:30PM
Want
to show off your dog's skills to your family and friends? Or try out for
a movie part some day?
Learning tricks is great for that, BUT also great for honing skills you've
started training, teaching
your dog to reliably follow cues, to follow your target into a variety of
useful positions,
to work around other dogs, a more reliable STAY, etc. Remember, IT'S ALL
TRICKS TO THEM!
Open
to Prep level and higher - pre-requisite: must have clicker basics.
Instructed by Pat
Moberly, CPDT
and Judy Campbell
Feb
7-March 14 Finishing
School - Mondays 6:00-7:00PM
A
six week one-hour course. Distance, distractions, boundary training &
more!
Instructed by Carol
Byrnes, CPDT &
Amy Barker
Feb
27-March 20 Home
Helpers - Sundays 1:00-2:30PM
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.
Open
to Prep level and higher - pre-requisite: must have clicker basics.
Instructed by Pat
Moberly, CPDT
and Judy Campbell

March
5-26 Show
me! Intro to Beginning Show Handling (conformation)
-
Saturdays 9:30-10:30AM
Lets get started
with a few basics. We will review conformation stacking, gaiting, equipment,
ring procedure
and etiquette. (4 week class) bring your pup, leash & collar & LOTS
of yummy treats!
Instructed
by Kathie
Wamsley, AKC CGC evaluator
& Maria Smith
March
5-26 Canine
Good Citizen - Saturdays 11:00-12:30PM
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.
Taught by AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator Kathie Wamsley.
A CGC test will be offered the week after the conclusion of the session
for all who want to take it!.
Instructed
by Kathie
Wamsley, AKC CGC evaluator
& Maria Smith
April
2-23 Paw
& Order - Saturdays 9:30-10:30AM
Build
a really reliable recall away from distractions!
Instructed by
Cathy
Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow
March
27-April 17
Finishing School - Sundays 1:00-2:30PM
Distance,
distractions, boundary training & more!
Instructed by Amy
Barker
& Cathy
Fox, CPDT
April
30-May 21
Dastardly Distractions - Saturdays 9:30-10:30AM
Overcome
the challenges of working with your dog around distractions.
Build attention and reliability - teach self control!
Open
to all dogs Prep level and higher
Instructed by
Cathy
Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow
May
1-22 Loose
Leash Walking - Sundays 1:00-2:30PM
Brush
up on your leash work. Good manners. No pulling! We
will work step by step
through all the skills your dog needs for leash walking to be pleasant rather
than a chore.
Instructed by Pat
Moberly, CPDT
and Judy Campbell
May
4-25 Rally-O
- Wednesdays 12:30-1:00PM
Rally-O
is a sport that promotes teamwork and FUN! Teach your dog fun
and challenging
moves to perform as you go through a numbered and timed course.
Your dog will be wagging and watching to see what comes next!
Instructed by Pat
Moberly, CPDT
& Kathie Wamsley
May
5-26 Finishing
School - Thursdays 6:00-7:30PM
Distance,
distractions, boundary training & more!
Instructed by Carol
Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
June
3-24 Canine
Good Citizen - Fridays 6:30-8:00PM
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.
Taught by AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator Kathie Wamsley.
A CGC test will be offered the week after the conclusion of the session
for all who want to take it!.
Instructed
by Kathie
Wamsley, AKC CGC evaluator
& Maria Smith
June
4-25 Paw
& Order - Saturdays 9:30-10:30AM
Build
a really reliable recall away from distractions!
Instructed by
Cathy
Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow
June
5-26 It's
All Tricks to Them! - Sundays 1:00-2:30PM
Want
to show off your dog's skills to your family and friends? Or try out for
a movie part some day?
Learning tricks is great for that, BUT also great for honing skills you've
started training, teaching
your dog to reliably follow cues, to follow your target into a variety of
useful positions,
to work around other dogs, a more reliable STAY, etc. Remember, IT'S ALL
TRICKS TO THEM!
Open
to Prep level and higher - pre-requisite: must have clicker basics.
Instructed by Pat
Moberly, CPDT
and Judy Campbell
June
6-27
Take it on the Road!
Mondays
6:00-7:00PM
Leash
work in the real world. Enjoy the cooler summer evenings
as you practice loose leash walking in area parks. Work on attention around
distractions!
Open
to all dogs Prep level and higher
Instructed by
Cathy
Fox, CPDT & Teri
Beeman
July
7-28 SUMMER GAMES!
pt 1 - Thursdays 7:00-8:30PM 
Fun
summer evenings for you and your favorite dog.
Fun & prizes! Relay races, games and training challenges.
An introduction to Rally-O and Agility obstacles.
Open to all dogs Prep level and higher.
$65 for 4 wks / 120 for 8 wks
Instructed by Diane
Baker &
Judy
Campbell
July
11-Aug 15 Finishing
School - Mondays 6:00-7:00Sept 9-30PM
A
six week one-hour course. Distance, distractions, boundary training &
more!
Instructed by Carol
Byrnes, CPDT &
Amy Barker
*Aug
5-22
Take it on the Road!
Mondays
6:00-7:00PM
*wk 1 will be on Fri Aug 5, wks 2-4 will be on Mondays,
Aug 8-22
Leash
work in the real world. Enjoy the cooler summer evenings
as you practice loose leash walking in area parks. Work on attention around
distractions!
Open
to all dogs Prep level and higher
Instructed by
Cathy
Fox, CPDT & Teri
Beeman
August
7-28 Home
Helpers - Sundays 1:00-2:30PM
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.
Open
to Prep level and higher - pre-requisite: must have clicker basics.
Instructed by Pat
Moberly, CPDT
and Judy Campbell
August
4-25 SUMMER GAMES!
pt 2 - Thursdays 7:00-8:30PM 
Fun
summer evenings for you and your favorite dog.
Fun & prizes! Relay races, games and training challenges.
An introduction to Rally-O and Agility obstacles.
Open to all dogs Prep level and higher.
$65 for 4 wks / 120 for 8 wks
Instructed by Diane
Baker &
Judy
Campbell
Aug
22-Sept 26 Finishing
School - Mondays 6:00-7:00Sept 9-30PM
A
six week one-hour course. Distance, distractions, boundary training &
more!
Instructed by Carol
Byrnes, CPDT &
Amy Barker
Sept
3-24 Paw
& Order - Saturdays 9:30-10:30AM
Build
a really reliable recall away from distractions!
Instructed by
Cathy
Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow
Sept
3-24 Performing Arts
Saturday 2:30-4:00PM
Canine
Freestyle - dancing with your dog! Great fun - tricks & moves to music.
Open to Prep level and higher - must have clicker basics.
Instructed
by Teri
Beeman
& Cathy
Fox, CPDT
Sept
4-25 Loose
Leash Walking - Sundays 1:00-2:30PM
Brush
up on your leash work. Good manners. No pulling! We
will work step by step
through all the skills your dog needs for leash walking to be pleasant rather
than a chore.
Instructed by Pat
Moberly, CPDT
and Judy Campbell
Oct
1-22
Dastardly Distractions - Saturdays 9:30-10:30AM
Overcome
the challenges of working with your dog around distractions.
Build attention and reliability - teach self control!
Open
to all dogs Prep level and higher
Instructed by
Cathy
Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow
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Oct
13-Nov 3 Holiday
Manners! pt 1- Thursdays 7:00 PM ![]()
Two 4-week courses - $65 for 4 wk or $120 for 8 wks.
Trick or Treat! Door bell/door control, goblin meet n greet. Leave-it when
candy goes falling. Doggy dress up.
Retrieve - bobbing for biscuits.
Oct
2-23 Finishing School
- Sundays 1:00-2:30PM
Distance,
distractions, boundary training & more!
Instructed by Amy
Barker
& Cathy
Fox, CPDT
Oct
3-24
Take it on the Road!
Mondays
6:00-7:00PM
Leash
work in the real world. Enjoy the cooler summer evenings
as you practice loose leash walking in area parks. Work on attention around
distractions!
Open
to all dogs Prep level and higher
Instructed by
Cathy
Fox, CPDT & Teri
Beeman
Oct
29-Nov 19
Canine Good Citizen - Saturdays 11:00-12:30PM
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.
Taught by AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator Kathie Wamsley.
A CGC test will be offered the week after the conclusion of the session
for all who want to take it!.
Instructed
by Kathie
Wamsley, AKC CGC evaluator
& Maria Smith
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Nov
10, 17 (skip Txgvng) Dec 1, 8 Holiday
Manners! pt 2 - Thursdays 7:00-8:30PM 
Two 4-week courses - $65 for 4 wk or $120 for 8 wks.
Thanksgiving
self control - pass the hors d'oeuvrs! Christmas fun.
Photos with "Santa" dealing with distractions, noisy toys. New Years eve
- music lights and dancing.
Oct
30-Nov 20 Stretching
and Strengthening -
Core Exercise Class for Your Dog Sundays, 1:00-2:30
Your
pet will learn how to engage their "core" muscles to create strength and
reduce injuries.
This class is not just for athletes or geriatrics. All adult dogs will benefit
from learning these skills and you
will have another fun way to tire your dog without having to brave the elements,
whether heat or cold, rain or snow.
Instructed
by Dr.
Sonni Gilbert, DVM
and Pat
Moberly, CPDT
Nov
26-Dec 17 Dastardly
Distractions - Saturdays 9:30-10:30AM
Overcome
the challenges of working with your dog around distractions.
Build attention and reliability - teach self control!
Open
to all dogs Prep level and higher
Instructed by
Cathy
Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow
Nov
27-Dec 18 Finishing
School - Sundays 1:00-2:30PM
Distance,
distractions, boundary training & more!
Instructed by Amy
Barker
& Cathy
Fox, CPDT

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Christmas prep] Holiday
Manners! - Thursdays 7:00-8:30PM
Thanksgiving self control - pass the hors d'oeuvrs! Christmas fun.
Photos with "Santa" dealing with distractions, noisy toys. New Years eve
- music lights and dancing.
Photo courtesy Bruce Andre
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