Obedience Classes Prerequisites & Goals

AKC STAR Puppy - 6 classes ($125) Prerequisites: Puppies of all breeds with a clean bill of health from the vet are welcome. Appropriate ages to participate: from the second set of puppy vaccines to twenty-four weeks. Objectives: This class is dedicated to socializing to children, skateboards, shovels, glossy floors, beards, other animals etc. Teach your dog to be flexible in his thinking while adapting easily to change, with basic obedience. Understanding canine psychology will help prevent behavior problems later. Basic / Intermediate Obedience- 6 classes ($125) Prerequisites: Owners should know the things that stimulate their dog (good and bad) and know their desired areas of work. Understanding what motivates their dog (food, play, activity) is also helpful. Goals: Dog and handlers are encouraged to interact in a controlled training environment. Upon graduation dogs will be able to focus better with distractions, pass other dogs on the path and Come or Leave It! more reliably when asked. Intermediate / Advanced Obedience- 6 classes ($125) Prerequisites: Your dog should know Sit and Down from both the front and side. Stay in place for 10 seconds (no distractions) until released, come without distraction from 6. and demonstrate loose leash walking with easy redirection. Goals: This class will consist of working the six basic obedience commands during heavy distractions: Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel & Leave It while learning how to greet people and dogs on leash. You will learn to encourage your dog to perform correctly with appropriate communication and understanding between dog and handler. Reinforcement schedules will be discussed to clearly understand the process of weaning from motivators.

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Awesome Off-Leash- 5 classes ($135) Prerequisites: Dogs that could pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation are ideal for this class; this includes great on-leash behavior. Dogs should be social and controllable with others (when the group commingles while learning), come when asked all the time, and be prepared to travel. Goals: This class will give you the instruction needed to make the jump. The classes will be held indoors at first (primarily working on impeccable leash heeling while weaning from head halters or no-pull harness reliance) then outside where well work off-leash safely while confined behind the fence where its secure and legal to allow dogs freedom from the leash. Come Even If You See A Cat- 4 classes ($110) Prerequisites: Dogs need to have motivation for something the handler can control (food, toy, activity). Owners need to have the ability to move spritely and meet in varying locales. Goals: This class teaches dogs to respond to their owner regardless of what confronts them. By following the rules of the class and the practice opportunities provided, your dog will come reliably 100% of the time. Some handlers of really difficult or mature dogs, find that repeating the class a second time gives them that last bit of success theyre looking for. Competition Conditioning- 4 classes ($120) Prerequisites: Handlers should have control of their dog. Goals: Prepare your pooch for winning ribbons while competing at the local RFKC Fun Match. There will be stations for practicing rally, obedience, Canine Good Citizen criteria and conformation. Whether youre a beginner in the novice classes or a seasoned professional handler that just needs a venue to practice, this class is for you.
Classes are non-transferable and non-refundable. All classes require dogs to be healthy and vaccinated. Intact animals must not be in heat when attending an event.

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Specialty Classes
Prerequisites & Goals Downtown Adventure- 4 classes ($100) Prerequisites: Designed for people who work their dogs regularly. Dogs should be social with other people and animals. Prepare to travel to different locations to polish your handling and your dogs already great manners. Goals: Weekly classes are held at different locations throughout the community, so owners will be introduced to local areas, to exercise and work their dogs. Tours through Glenwood Springs allow for proper loose leash walking & greeting & etiquette. **Nose Work- 4 classes ($100) Prerequisites: Healthy and controllable dog with a handler that can stand and walk are encouraged. This is a great class for timid or aggressive dogs as well as any dog with a good nose. Great exercise for winter! Goals: Teach your dog to find lost things. Exercise your dogs ability to find given scents through air scenting. Let them use their nose for their pleasure and yours! Skijoring- 4 classes ($50 / lesson or 5 / $200) Prerequisites: Social, healthy and controllable dog with a handler that can stand, propel themselves forward and stop on cross country skis. We have harnesses and lines, you bring X country skis and hip belt (call or email for more details). Goals: Exercise your dog this winter with a group of other dog enthusiasts, while teaching voice control and teamwork. Always comply to leash laws and enjoy outings in nature with your dog, especially if they have yet to master Come. Sports Sampler (Active)- 4 classes ($135) Prerequisites: Active owners that want different ways to play with their active dogs. Your pup should have the ability to focus on you for basic obedience. We provide equipment. Goals: Introduce you and your dog to four different canine activities: backpacking/canicross, flyball, treibball and agility. Safety and teamwork are encouraged. Learn to interact with your pooch in ways that deepen your bond. **Sports Sampler (Calm)- 4 classes ($115) Prerequisites: For owners that want different ways to play with their older or calmer dogs, or have physical limitations. Goals: We will introduce you and your dog to four different canine activities: tracking & nose work, rally, tricks and treibball. Safety and teamwork are encouraged. Strengthen your relationship and increase the communication with your pooch. **Treibball- 4 classes ($100) Prerequisites: Healthy and controllable dogs with a desire to herd or work are welcome. Bring your own fitness ball or rent one (call for more details) and teach your dog to herd it. Goals: Exercise your dog in a small space this winter with minimal effort from you. This sport teaches voice control and teamwork from a distance. * Agility Drop-In ($30 / lesson or $100 / 4 ) April-Oct. Prerequisites: Active owners with active dogs. Pups need to be social with the ability to be attentive to their master. Goals: Work on safe, basic obstacle maneuvering. This is a great class to work communication and control in a high-energy environment while having the opportunity to play in the river. * Beach Party Drop-In ($15 / session or 5 / $50) April-Oct. Prerequisites: Owners of active, swimming dogs to play at, in and around the river within the safety of a fenced yard and calm water. It is a high-drive, social environment where owners play with their dogs. Come ready to swim or boat with your pup. Goals: Working on swimming, retrieving and basic obedience, this is a highly distracting, but controllable training area. Working your commands intermittently with playing is highly recommended and very effective. **Canicross/Backpacking ($25 / hike) Prerequisites: Moderately active owners with working, active dogs. Pups must be under control at all times via harness or pack, and responsible handling and management will be expected. This is a walking class that emphasizes responsible canine conduct. Equipment is available. Goals: Hikes will teach numerous skills for both dog training and handler safety while enjoying our wild areas. Prepare for joring sports such as skijoring or bike joring. **Tracking ($25 / lesson ) Prerequisites: Dogs that enjoy sniffing and using their nose will enjoy this ground scenting class very much. Owners must have basic control of their dog and their own harness and long line. Goals: Some owners join this class because tracking brings their dog so much joy. Others want to work on their dogs ability to find lost gloves, keys, animals or people. Therapy Dog Prep- 4 classes ($100) Prerequisites: Dogs should be social and obedient with other animals and every type of person. Be prepared to travel to different locations for the class. Goals: Let us guide you and your dog through the training and conditioning needed for Therapy Dog status. Teach your dog how to be a good ambassador while demonstrating responsible handling, as you learn how to volunteer safely with your pooch. **Reactive Rover- 5 classes PLUS one private lesson ($195) Prerequisites: For dogs that are showing social inappropriateness with other animals or people, whether fear or dominance based. Owners need to be able to make all the classes and follow directions closely. Safety First! Goals: Teach your dog to change his response to what he perceives as a threat. This class educates handlers on canine body language awareness, handling, training techniques including counter-conditioning, desensitization and canine psychology.

Scheduling
Classes are dependent upon a minimum of five committed participants, so call today to reserve you and your pups spot in the classes you want this year. Stay updated by checking our calendar.

Weekend Workshops ($15-$150)

Herding Introduction Canine Country School Annually Hunting Without Harm Canine Country School Semi Annual Scent Detection/ Tracking Canine Country School Quarterly Skijoring Canine Country School Semi-Annual

Exhibitions
Strut Your Mutt Agility Workshops, Rifle AKC Agility Competition, Grand Junction AKC Obedience & Rally Dog Show, Eagle May 4th 2013 May, 11th & 12th July 13th & 14th

Certifications / Evaluations
Therapy Dog Incorporated (TD Inc.) Evaluations ($0)
Quarterly throughout the year

AKC CGC & STAR Puppy ($10-$15)

Semi-annually or as requested

Red Cross Pet 1stAid & CPR Certification ($35)

Annually or as requested

Canine Life And Social Skills (CLASS) Testing ($10)

Regularly throughout the year * Drop-In classes require a 24 hour RSVP ** Great option for cranky dogs!

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