Monday Classes
This session: November 17, 2008
Next Session: January 5, 2009

Classes are $100 per 6 week session
Maximum of 8 dogs per class, 6 in higher level classes

To register, phone 202-K9XX (202-5999)
We are no longer accepting registration by email. Sometimes, because of delivery lags, confusion ensues.

This is Session 7, starting on November 17.
This session will be 6 weeks and will cost $100
Session Dates
Equipment you'll need for the classes
  • Class 1: Nov 17
  • Class 2: Nov 24
  • Class 3: Dec 1
  • Class 4: Dec 8
  • Class 5: Dec 15
  • Class 6: Dec 22
  • Flat buckle collar (no training collars)
  • 6 foot leash
  • Tab leash
  • Soft stinky food treats
  • Tug toy
  • Throw toy

Time
Session
7:00 PM A. Foundation Skills
 

Equipment familiarity for the dog and handler. All obstacles will be introduced: tire, jumps (including spreads), tunnel, chute, contacts (A-frame, dogwalk, teeter, table), and weaves. You and your dog will be introduced to "Target Training", an important training concept for later classes.
  B. Introductory Handling Techniques
 

Putting the obstacles in order. We know how difficult it can be to communicate with our dog while running a course. This class will lead you through the fundamentals - from a "wait" on the start line to basic 2, 3, and 4 obstacle sequences. Depending upon dog and handler experience, crosses and course strategy will be introduced.

Please bring good treats and a throwable toy or treat container.

Pre-requisite: Foundation Skills or equivalent.
8:00 PM A. Find the Line
 

Do you find that you and your dog run clean but never seem to make time? Or perhaps you take your eyes off your dog briefly, only to have to call them off of a wrong obstacle? Or does your frustration level increase because your dog seems more interested in sniffing the ground than running with you?

Many of these "symptoms" are a result of the dog's confusion as to where they are going. Regardless of your handling style or which crosses you prefer to use or what speed your dog runs, you need to know the path for your dog first. Hard call-offs are not only demotivating, but unnecessary if you are controlling the path of the dog.

We will be working on finding that efficient line so that the next obstacle is obvious to your dog and how to keep them on that line so that distance is immaterial.

As always, bring their favourite toy/treats. Your dog should be able to perform a sequence of 4 or more obstacles.

Pre-requisite: Introductory handling (dog should be able to perform 3-4 obstacle sequences).

  B. Jump Timing and Techniques
 

Guest instructor: Susan Sutcliffe

Improving your dog’s physical efficiency and technique for a variety of jumping situations. These exercises and sequences will develop foundational skills that will directly translate to improved trialing success. The focus will be on both the dog’s skill set and our training and handling, because this is a team event. The bonuses of this improved skill set and handling will be reduced wear and tear on your dog, preventing injuries, promoting longevity and increased success on courses.