Level one - Just finished a Prep class? behavior basics, cues control, manners and more Finishing School Polished Pooch Dastardly Distractions It's All Tricks to Them!

Level two - After a Blue Level class: attention, public manners, beginning off-leash work Canine Good Citizen Take it on the Road Paw & Order Home Helpers SUMMER GAMES

Level Three - Put your skills to work! off-leash fun, games & training challenges. Performing Arts Show me - How! Advanced clicker training Advanced Retrieve

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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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2010:

in session > Feb 15-March 22 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

March:

in session > March 4-25 Polished Pooch - Thursdays 7:30-9PM
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
Instructed by Diane Baker & Nancy Royse

in session > March 6-27 - 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

April:

openings available > April 3-24 Performing Arts - Saturdays 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 & Nancy Royse

6 spots left > April 3-24 Paw & Order - Saturdays 9:30-10:30AM
Build a really reliable recall away from distractions!
Instructed by Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow

5 spots left > April 5-May 10 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

4 spots left > April 7-April 28 Rally-O - Wednesdays 11:00AM-12:30PM
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

openings available > April 8-29 Advanced Clicker Training! Thursdays: 7:45-9:30PM
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

openings available > April 11-May 2 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:

May 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

May 5-26 Finishing School - Wednesdays 12:30-2PM
Duration, distractions, distance.
Practice and proof the skills you've learned. Get behaviors on cue.!
Instructed by Pat Moberly, CPDT & Kathie Wamsley

6 spots left > May 6-27 Stretching and Strengthening -
Core Exercise Class for Your Dog Thursdays, 7:30-9:00PM
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

May 9-30 It's All Tricks to Them! - Sundays 3:00-4:30PM
Teaching 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!
Open to Prep level and higher - pre-requisite: must have clicker basics.
Instructed by Pat Moberly, CPDT and Judy Campbell

May 17-June 7 Take it on the Road! Mondays 6-7PM
Leash work in the real world. Spring is in the air - enjoy the warmer weather
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

June:

June 5-26 Paw & Order - Saturdays 9:30-10:30AM
Build a really reliable recall away from distractions!
Instructed by Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow

June 6-27 Home Helpers - Sundays 3:00-4:30PM
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

June 10-24 Polished Pooch - Thursdays 7:30-9PM
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
Instructed by Diane Baker & Judy Campbell

July/August:

July 10-31 Loose Leash Walking - Saturdays 9:00-10:30AM
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

July 12-Aug 16 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

July 15-Sept 2 SUMMER GAMES! - Thursdays 7:30-9PM
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 23-Sept 13 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

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September:

Sept 2-30 Advanced Clicker Training! Thursdays: 7:45-9:30PM
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

Sept 4-25 Paw & Order - Saturdays 9:30-10:30AM
Build a really reliable recall away from distractions!
Instructed by Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow

Sept 6-Oct 11 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

Sept 19-Oct 10 It's All Tricks to Them! - Sundays 3:00-4:30PM
Teaching 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!
Open to Prep level and higher - pre-requisite: must have clicker basics.
Instructed by Pat Moberly, CPDT and Judy Campbell

Sept 22-Oct 13 Loose Leash Walking - Wednesdays 12:30-2:00PM
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 Kathie Wamsley

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October:

Oct 2-23 Canine Good Citizen - Saturdays 9:30-10:30AM
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.
Instructed by Kathie Wamsley, AKC CGC evaluator

Take it on the Road!
Oct 1 6PM @ DITR - Oct 9-23 - Saturdays 1:00PM
Leash work in the real world. Enjoy the crunch of the leaves under your feet
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

6 spots left > Oct 7-Nov 18 Holiday Manners! - Thursdays 7:30-9:00PM - 6 wk course
Trick or Treat! Door bell/door control, goblin meet n greet. Leave-it when candy goes falling. Doggy dress up.
Retrieve - bobbing for biscuits. 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.

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November:

Oct 30-Nov 20 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

Oct 31-Nov 21 Stretching and Strengthening -
Core Exercise Class for Your Dog Sundays, 11:00-12:30
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

Oct 31-Nov 21 Home Helpers - Sundays 3:00-4:30PM
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

Nov 1-Dec 6 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

Nov 11-Dec 9 (skip Txgiving) Polished Pooch - Thursdays 7:30-9PM
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
Instructed by Diane Baker & Judy Campbell

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December:

Nov 27-Dec 18 TBD Saturdays 9:30-10:30AM

 

dates/location revised - check back to confirm: Performing Arts - Saturdays 9:30-10:30AM
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 & Nancy Royse