Classes Offered

Classes Offered

NEW CLASS SCHEDULE
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 15TH
MONDAY Sept 15
10:30 AM Basic Beginners
8:15 PM Pre-Trial Training Class This is an ongoing class
where drop-ins are welcomed at $10 fee per dog.

TUESDAY Ongoing
7 PM – 9 PM All Breed Conformation - Kari Smith
Drop in at your convenience with a fee of $10 per dog.

WEDNESDAY Sept 17
11:15 AM Advanced Beginners
7 PM Basic Beginners
7 PM Rally Obedience
8 PM Advanced Beginners

THURSDAY Ongoing
7 PM to 9 PM AGILITY - This is a drop in class with a fee of
$10 per dog. We have a full course set up for open practice
with an instructor assisting those just beginning agility
plus advising those who are perfecting their skills.

SATURDAY
10 AM Puppy Pre-School (30 minute training/problem
solving and 30 min pre-agility play. $80 (special pricing)
11:30 AM Basic Beginners
CONTINUING 10 AM Puppy Pre-Agility Play Session –
Builds Confidence and Social Skills. This is an open play
session for puppies from 3 to 6 months with a drop fee of
$5.00 per puppy.

Class sessions are approximately one hour long.

Courses run 8 weeks.

Prices $95 per course.

Private lessons are available.

Class sizes are limited.

These are descriptions of our core classes offered at the Academy.
The above classes are for our first round of being open and we plan on
adding more classes as the academy really gets up and running.

		Puppy Pre-school - *This is designed for* *puppies 12 to 20 weeks in age.* Puppies
		*begin to* *learn good manners and basic leash training. It* *introduces* *puppies* to *social play with other puppies* *and humans.* *This class will offer* *assistance* on *crate training* *and* *house breaking,* *and address common* *problems* *such as* *biting,* *chewing,* *digging, and* *jumping.*
		Beginner's Basic Obedience - *This course* *teaches and reinforces basic*
		*leash control, sit,* *down, come, stay commands, and helps with social* *behaviors* at *home and away.* *The* *Canine Good Citizen* *10 steps will be incorporated into* *the* *training.* *Any dog four months* *or older is allowed. (Recommend that* *the* *next* *class* Competition Novice *course.*
		Advanced *Beginners* *Obedience* - *This* *course* *builds* on *basic* *obedience*
		*course* *with* *introduction to* *front and finish exercises, stand-stay, figure eights, and* *off-lead* *work. (Prerequisite: Basic Obedience)*
		Intro to Rally Obedience - This is *one of* *AKC's* *newest* sports. At the Novice**
		*level* a *handler and dog team work their* way through a course of 10 - 12 stations performing the correct maneuvers. All work is done on lead. The class will introduce the dog and handler to this concept, different stations, and rules. The competition is not as rigorous as traditional obedience. (Prerequisite: Basic Obedience)**
		*Advanced Rally* *Obedience* *- This is the* *second level with exercises* *which*
		*are more difficult.* *There are 12 - 17 stations with jumps and all* *work* is *off* *lead.* *(Prerequisite* - *prior* *experience in obedience)*
		*Excellent Rally O*bedience - This is the third level of Rally. There are 15 -** 20
		*stations with jumps.* *Again,* at *this level all* *work is done* *off lead.*
		*Intro to AKC Conformation* *- AKC Ring* *Competition: This course i*s offered to
		*teach basic handling skills to those* *interested in* showing their dogs in all-*breed* *AKC dog shows. This course introduces dogs and handlers to correct* *ring* *procedure, gaiting,* *stacking, baiting, the AKC rules, and the benefits of* having a positive attitude and showing good sportsmanship.**
		*Small Breed* *and Large Breed* *Conformation* *- Classes will be divided* into
		*table dogs and non-table dogs. This will separate* *the breed sizes to* provide a *more authentic* *breed* *ring experience. The classes are designed for* *people* *and* *dogs already familiar with ring* *procedures of AKC shows. Emphasis will be* on *perfecting one's techniques of better ring* *presentation.*
		*Canine Good Citizen* *Testing* - *Dogs who complete Basic Obedience will have*
		*the opportunity to test for* an AKC Canine Good Citizen certification. Dogs need to pass a 10-step test which includes such thinks as Accept a friendly stanger, walk through a crown and reactions to distractions.**
		*Intro to Agility* *- Standard Class: This is* a *sport in which* *dog* *and handler* *work*
		*as a* *team. It is open to all* *ages and breeds. The course includes contact* *objects* *such* *as the dog walk, A-frame, and see-saw. It shows the dog*'s willingness to work and requires conditioning, concentration, and training. (Prerequisite: Basic Obedience)**
		*Intro to Junior Showmanship*

Please contact Kari (KARCSMITH@pldi.net) for more information This is the future of the sport of dogs. The class is open to children from age 8 to 14. The course is designed to
teach a beginner how to present a dog effectively. Demonstrations from other Junior
Handlers will be given. Students will be encouraged by other Juniors to develop basic
handling abilities, dress appropriately, conduct themselves properly, and learn how to
groom and condition their dogs.