Class Information and Schedule
  Note: if you are planning to enter a class please contact the trainer directly, and preferably send the trainer your completed enrollment form (below) before the class is scheduled to begin. For more on us click the About Us tab.
     
  AKC Rally Obedience Class (ongoing): Wednesdays 7-8pm (JoAnn musikkee@wt.net - $55/month (or $68.75 for 5 week months) Sept 3, 2008
Rally Obedience
Basic Obedience
Novice/Open Obedience
Utility Obedience
Agility
Private Lessons
Enrollment Forms		   Rally is an AKC titling event. There are 50 exercise stations in Rally that range from Novice-Advanced-Excellent. All 50 stations will be covered while working in Rally. Each week's class will have a different course to practice as well as a discussion on how to perform the stations. It is a fun class.

Prerequisite: Pre-novice obedience or novice obedience classes. If there is a question, we will be happy to evaluate you and your dog for this class.
         
  "Basic and Beyond" Obedience (10 weeks): Sept 9 - Nov 11, 2008 Tuesdays at 8-9:15pm (JoAnn musikkee@wt.net - fee $150 due at first class)

  This class will give people and their pets a good basic foundation for their pets. There will be no refunds after the first class. In order to graduate from this class, you can only miss one class. There will be a diploma given at the end of the class session for those who attended all the classes or have missed only one class. The classes are building blocks from week to week and there will hand outs every week for the owner to follow and use to train their pet. Read note* below on what to bring. Please fill out the form and send it to JoAnn one week prior to first class.
         
 
   
         
  Competitive Novice/ Open Obedience (ongoing except announced holidays): Wednesdays 8-9:15pm (JoAnn musikkee@wt.net- fee $55/month (or $68.75 for 5 week months) Sept 3, 2008
    This class is preparation for competitive novice obedience with elements of open obedience (dumbell, jumping, drop on recall.) Dogs should have completed basic training before advancing into this class. Note: your dog may stay in this class as long as necessary! Some Rally obedience elements will also be introduced in this class.
         
  Competition Utility Obedience (ongoing, exept announced holidays): Tuesdays at 7-8pm (JoAnn musikkee@wt.net - $55/month (or $68.75 for 5 week months) Sept 2, 2008
    This class is preparation for competitive utility obedience. Dogs should have completed novice and open training before advancing into this class. They do not need an Open title but must have been trained through all of the  open exercises. Note: your dog may stay in this class as long as necessary! 
 
  New Beginner Classes Sept 8 or 10 (Mondays at 6 or Wednesdays at 6 with Kathy), Ongoing Novice (Wednesdays at 7 with Kathy or Mondays at 8 with Melanie) and Advanced Agility (Mondays at 7 with Melanie) melanie@dogsneedajob.com - fee $30/month, paid monthly (ongoing)

 		   These classes are preparation for competitive agility, or just for fun! Dogs should preferably have completed basic obedience training before advancing into the beginner class. Note: there is no pre-determined length of time to learn agility for you or your dog, so you can stay in each class as long as necessary! Once the dog knows how to perform the equipment and short sequencing, they can move into the novice class. Advanced dogs are already competing, or are just about ready. Enrollment form below.
 
  Private Lessons 

 		   Shorter times are better for very young or beginner dogs. Privates can help you work through problems, give them a head start or improve your skills.

Private obedience lessons are available from JoAnn.
  • 30 minutes $30
  • 45 minutes $45
  • 1 hour $60
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Private agility lessons are also available. Contact melanie if interested.
         
  *NOTE: Allow enough time when arriving before class to potty your puppy or dog. Please don't let them potty in the rings!
  • Please pick-up after your puppy or dog with plastic bag and deposit in trash can near the building. 
  • Bring plenty of soft, small treats, water bowl and a favorite toy. It is best not to feed your dog before class.
  • Bring a lightweight leash (e.g. 5/8"x1", 5' or 6') and a good fitting collar. We will check your collar at the first class.
  • Bring a copy of your vet's shot records and rabies vaccination of your dog to the first class.
  • Bring a clicker to obedience class (optional for agility). Clickers can be purchased at PetsMart or PetCo.
         
  Obedience Enrollment form to print 
Reminder for Classes (Word document)
Agility Enrollment form to print (pdf)
         
Watch for announcements of new classes !