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Adolescent/Adult Training Outline |
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OUR POLICY |
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1. Don't
continue a method if it is not working. We will work till we find a method
that does work! 2. Dogs
that are not responding in group class may need a private session which can
be purchased for $20/30 min. Sometimes a private session is all that is
needed to get dog and owner on track. 3. If
you have problems and issues with a group class you can trade for 4 private
lessons. Change must be made within first three weeks of class. 4. Be
aware that dogs learn by repetition. Therefore, each student needs to plan on
spending 5-10 minutes each day working on the exercises! Dogs cannot be
expected to learn solely through class attendance. A commitment to training
is essential! Throughout the
training process we will be talking about managing behavior until the
training process can be successfully achieved or behavior modification can be
accomplished. If there are issues that you do not want to discuss in class
please feel free to phone or email so that we can work on solutions to any
problems that you are having or that might arise. 5. Remember,
all classes are Family Classes. It is important that there is consistency
among all family members if training is to be effective and all family
members are respected as Pack Leaders. |
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ORIENTATION - by appointment before your first class. |
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FIRST LEVEL |
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SECOND LEVEL |
Games: These will enhance and proof skills 1. Relay races with
obstacles, incorporate all skills/always on loose leash. 2. Recall races or
Recall past line of dogs 3. Spot landings with sit & down, in motion *To pass the Second Level, the team must demonstrate: Ability
to perform all of the exercises taught from Levels 1and 2 on a loose leash or
off-lead with focus and attention on handler. Dog must be able to work on
loose leash around other dogs without aggression. Dog must be able to do a
competent Recall. In addition, Dog must be ready to pass the AKC Canine Good
Citizen Test which will be offered at a neutral site with a tester unknown to
the dog. Remember, each dog/handler team has up to six months from date
of first registration to complete the Two Levels. You may extend you time for
a nominal fee. In the event of emergencies that would require extended
absences, please call us to request being placed on hiatus so that you don't
lose your time. We are happy to work with you so that you get value for the
money that you are investing in your dogs' education. We want you to succeed.
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Class size limited to 6 working teams |
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Agility
is a fun and fast team sport that you can do with your dog. It is a moving sport
that requires both team members to pay attention to each other. You will need
to stay focused on your dog so that you can give him/her correct signals and
direction. Your dog will have to learn to stay focused on you so that he can
follow the course you are directing him on and so that you can continue to
play agility as a team. You will find that agility can increase the bond you
have with your dog and increase your dogs desire to learn new things. Only
positive, motivational methods will be used to encourage confidence and
learning. Both dog and
handler must be in good physical shape. If you believe that your dog is
overweight you should consider a weight reducing program to help him. This
might include more physical exercise and/or reducing his food intake. Please
check with your physician for advice on the proper athletic weight for your
dog. This class
will focus on the basic obedience behaviors (sit, down, come and wait)
necessary for working your dog in agility. Other skills taught will include
working on both left and right sides of the handler,targeting, jumping, weave
pole entrances, and other behaviors as time permits. Skills will be taught to
the dog using targeting and/or shaping with a clicker. Limited to 8
dog/handler teams. Previous clicker experience is helpful but not necessary. Attendance
at the first class is mandatory. |
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Class size limited to 6 working teams |
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In Agility Foundations II |
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you will continue to work on focus and all
the fundamental skillsthat are necessary to work as a team in the agility
ring. You will begin to put together the agility obstacles with the previous
learned behaviors from Foundations I. |
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Class size limited to 6 working teams |
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Beginner Agility picks up where Agility
Foundations II left off. You will continue to work your dog on all the
obstacles at a safe height and slowly introduce them to equipment at full
height. You will continue to work on weave poles and on short sequences using
handling techniques learned in Beginner Agility I. Not all dogs will progress
at the same speed and equipment will be adjusted to accommodate all class members.
At the end of this six week class your dog should be doing all
equipment at full, or nearly full, height. He should be executing a safe
decent on the A-frame, dog walk and teeter. He should be following you
through a short sequence of obstacles with close attention... Most dogs will
be comfortable with the teeter at the end of this class, although those dogs
more sensitive to noise and/or movement may need to continue practice until
they are negotiating it at full height, safely and confidently. |
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If you have a tennis ball crazy dog Flyball
is the sport for you. Beginners learn to run the hurdles in both directions,
to retrieve a ball and to jump on the spring loaded box to make it release
the ball. Flyball is a relay race with 4 dogs on a team. The course consists
of a starting line, 4 hurdles spaced ten feet apart and a box. The dog jumps
the hurdles and steps on the spring-loaded box that shoots out a tennis ball.
The dog catches the tennis ball and then runs back over the 4 hurdles. When
the dog crosses the starting line the next dog goes. The first team to have
all 4 dogs run without errors wins the heat. Flyball is a great sport to
cross train in. It teaches a dog to work away, to retrieve and to work
through many distractions. These are all skills that are useful in other
dog-related sports such as obedience and agility. |
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Freestyle classes are offered on Tuesday
evenings. Please contact us for times and dates. What is Freestyle? "Canine Freestyle is a choreographed performance with
music, illustrating the training and joyful relationship of a dog and handler
team. " -Canine Freestyle Federation- Freestyle can display the dog and handler in a creative,
innovative and original dance, using music and intricate movements to
showcase teamwork, artistry, costuming, athleticism and style in interpreting
the theme of the music. Basic obedience is helpful. |
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This class will focus on puppy socialization
skills including handling, meeting and greeting other pups and people,
supervised play time, and general puppy behavior problems. Beginning
obedience skills such as sit, down, come, etc will be taught. All handlers
will learn to use a clicker correctly for fast and fun learning by their
pups! Attendance at the first class is mandatory! |
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Class will focus on improving recalls, loose
lead/off lead walking,stays,retrieving, hand signals and tricks. Other
material may be covered if time permits. |
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This class is for the novice clicker
trainer. The one who took a clicker class once or was handed a clicker and
given a brief idea of how to use it. What we want you to learn is just how
powerful your clicker truly is. Areas to be covered are:
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The click is a marker signal No corrections or punishment required Replacing the clicker with praise It's fun and exciting for pets and people For more information on Clicker Training: www.clickertraining.com
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