July/Aug class registration is OPEN!
The July/Aug term will begin Mon, July 14 and end Fri, Aug 22. The July/Aug class schedule is posted below. Registration closes July 8 at 5 pm
July/Aug term classes begin: Mon, July 14 (classes meet weekly for 6 weeks, unless otherwise noted) and end Fri, Aug 22.
Fees: $80 for six 30 min sessions. $100 for six 45 min sessions. $150 for Reactive Dog and Tracking classes.
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REGISTRATION PROCESS
Note: Platinum Pass holders will receive a coupon code to use when registering.
Step 1: Review class descriptions and decide which class(es) you wish to take.
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Payment: Payment via PayPal is required at the time of registration. You can use a debit/credit card without making a PayPal account. No checks or cash payments. Platinum pass holders will use a coupon code.
Confirmation: An e-mail confirmation will be sent after submitting your registration form. If you do not receive a confirmation you are NOT registered. Try to register again and send an e-mail to: otcglreg@gmail.com
Wait List: If a class is full, you may send an email to be placed on a wait list. The wait list is maintained only for the current term. Classes with less than 3 students when registration closes will be cancelled.
Platinum Pass: Platinum Pass holders may register for up to 4 classes per term.
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Read class descriptions carefully. Do NOT register for a class if you do not meet the pre-requisites. Students who do not meet the pre-requisites, may be excused by the instructor and their fee refunded, less a $10 administrative fee. Not all classes are offered each term.
PET CLASSES
These classes use positive reinforcement and emphasize basic obedience skills and learning to focus in the presence of other people and dogs. They are designed for family pets, but handlers who compete in dog sports are also welcome.
STAR Puppy
STAR Puppy is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. It is an excellent first training class for puppies and provides a lead-in to the AKC Canine Good Citizen program. In classes aimed at earning the AKC STAR Puppy distinction you’ll be able to get info on your puppy-raising questions. Handlers must attend all 6 class sessions in order to take the test and obtain the certificate.
MON 5:30 - 6:00 pm Instructor: Jennie Weisenberger Limit 6 This class is for puppies 3-10 months of age at the start of class.
WED 5:30 - 6:00 pm Instructor: Peggy Cushard Limit 6 This class is for puppies 12 weeks to 6 months of age at the start of class.
Family Dog
This class will focus on impulse control and manners for the family dog. Before your dog can walk politely down the street, they need to learn to ignore all those tempting distractions that cause them to drag you down the sidewalk! We will focus on exercises and games that will help your dog learn to keep their attention on you! Dogs should wear a buckle or martingale collar or a harness and must be able to be around other dogs without barking. Bring lots of small, soft, high-value treats. Dogs should be at least 6 months of age or have completed a puppy class.
TUE 7:00 - 7:30 pm Instructor: Roxann Wilkinson Limit 6
TUE 7:45 - 8:15 pm Instructor: Roxann Wilkinson Limit 6
Therapy Dog 2
Prerequisite: Must be at least 1 year old and have successfully completed Therapy Dog 1. If Therapy Dog 1 was not attended, provide other training completed for instructor approval prior to enrolling. Completion of Canine Good Citizen testing is also highly recommended. This class will focus on training tasks for the controlled Therapy Dog evaluation and handler skills for therapy visits. Handlers will be expected to regularly practice tasks outside of class and provide input to identify their training needs. Some classes will be held at OTC but the priority of this class is for training locations in the community. Testing may be coordinated at the completion of this class for Love on a Leash (LOAL).
THUR 5:00 - 6:00 pm Instructor: Celeste Gerlach Limit 4 (4 week class)
COMPETITIVE OBEDIENCE
These classes are designed for those who compete in AKC or UKC Obedience. However, you don’t have to compete to take these classes! Everyone is welcome. In competitive obedience, skills are built upon at each level. Therefore, students should begin with “Beginner Novice” or “Novice.” A dog must be able to safely work off leash in order to take a Novice class. Novice skills are required before taking an “Open” class and the Open skills are required before progressing to the “Utility” level. Many handlers enjoy learning the skills and exercises, and some decide to compete later. In general, taking a family pet class should precede taking a competitive obedience class.
Trick Dog Novice
Prerequisite: Recommend at least 1 year old and have some basic obedience skills. Trick dog training involves a sequence of cue, action and mark/reward to teach a skill. You will learn different techniques to elicit a behavior and build your dog's motivation. Class goal is to train your dog to perform 10 tricks from the AKC Novice checklist. If you have proof of CGC title, you may count it as 5 of the required tricks. First part of each class will be trick training and practice. If ready for testing you may stay for the second part of class with the evaluation and signoff for any learned tricks. Testing is also offered by OTCGL several times a year.
TUE 5:30 - 6:15 pm Instructor: Celeste Gerlach Limit 8
Beginner Novice
Pre-requisite: Dogs must be at least 6 months old and able to sit, down, come when called, have a short stay, walk on a loose leash and should have taken a beginner obedience class. This class uses positive reinforcement to teach the skills to compete in Beginner Novice: heel on leash, figure 8, sit/down/stay, recall with fronts, and sit for exam. Focus is on competitive obedience, but non-competitive handlers who want to improve their skills are welcome. Focus on building engagement through rewards and praise. Bring LOTS of high-value soft treats.
MON 5:30 - 6:00 pm Instructor: Vicki Bowerman Limit 6
FRI 10:00 - 10:45 am Instructor: Margo Maidlow Limit 10 No class Aug 8. Make up Aug 22.
Heeling Foundations with Props 2
Prerequisite: Have taken Heeling Foundations 1. This class will build upon the skills from the first class. We will work on weaning the platform used for heel position. Continuing bowl work for pivots. Heeling games and adding distractions and duration. No class Aug 7. Make up class Aug 21.
THUR 7:15 - 7:45 pm Instructor: Linda Alkema Limit 8
Novice
Pre-requisite: Dogs should be at least 6 months old should be able to sit, down, have a short stay, come when called, walk on a loose leash, and have taken a beginner obedience class. Beginner Novice is NOT a pre-requisite to take this class. This positive reinforcement class focuses on the Novice exercises (heel on leash, figure 8, heel free, stand for exam, recall with finish, sit/stay get your leash, and group sits & downs). Focus is on competitive obedience, but non-competitive handlers who want to improve their skills are welcome.
MON 6:15 - 6:45 pm Instructor: Cindy Jones Limit 6
TUE 6:30 - 7:15 pm Instructor: Dick Hemmer Limit 8
TUE 7:30 - 8:15 pm Instructor: Dick Hemmer Limit 8
FRI 11:00 - 11:45 am Instructor: Margo Maidlow Limit 10 No class Aug 8. Make up Aug 22.
Go Outs and Jumps 2
Prerequisite: Have taken Intro to Go Outs and Jumps class. Continuing in the progression from the first class. And adding other parts of utility including starting directed retrieve game and scent discrimination game. No class Aug 7. Make up class Aug 21.
THUR 7:45 - 8:15 pm Instructor: Linda Alkema Limit 8
AKC Open
Pre-requisite: Must have taken Intro to Open class. This positive reinforcement class focuses on training and proofing Open Obedience exercises: heeling, command discrimination, drop on recall, retrieving dumb bell, jumps, angle jumping, fronts and finishes. Week 6: Open run-throughs.
MON 10:00 - 10:45 am Instructor: Cindy Jones Limit 4
TUE 6:30 - 7:15 pm Instructor: Cindy Rice Limit 4
WED 12:45 - 1:30 pm Instructor: Cindy Jones Limit 4
UKC Open
Pre-requisite: Dog must be able to work off leash with other dogs in ring. Must have at least 1 Novice leg or instructor approval. Must bring correct size dumbbell to each class. No class Aug 8. Make Up class Aug 22.
FRI 12:00 - 12:45 pm Instructor: Shirley Robertson Limit 4
AKC Open and Utility Practice
This class is for those training at the AKC Open or Utility level and wish to practice the Open and Utility exercises. No class Aug 7. Make up class Aug 21.
THUR 6:15 - 7:00 pm Instructor: Pete Ostlund Limit 8
Competitive Proofing: Getting Ring Ready
Pre-requisites: Dogs should be able to heel on leash, come when called, and stay. Proofing is testing the dog’s ability to correctly perform learned behaviors under varying conditions to test their readiness for trials. Handlers will polish and proof skills used in all levels of competition, such as fronts, finishes, position changes, heeling, jumping, retrieving, and stays. Individual exercises can be tailored to all levels, from beginner novice to utility.
WED 6:15 - 7:00 pm Instructor: Marty Siegrist Limit 6
AKC Utility
Pre-requisite: Must have taken Open or Intro to Utility class and be able to perform Open exercises. This class focuses on training and proofing the Utility Obedience exercises: signals, scent discrimination, directed jumping, directed retrieve, and moving stand.
MON 11:00 - 11:45 am Instructor: Terri Korthals Limit 4
WED 1:40 - 2:15 pm Instructor: Cindy Jones Limit 4
UKC Utility
This class will introduce the Utility exercises for UKC, including the Marked and Signal Retrieves, Consecutive Recalls, plus the more familiar Signal Exercise (Signals and Heeling), and Directed Jumping. Dog needs to be a reliable off leash heeler and able to do retrieving. Owners must have three gloves and at least one of the following: 6 metal or leather or wood articles.
TUE 10:30 - 11:30 am Instructor: Terri Korthals Limit 3
OTHER DOG SPORTS
These classes provide training in a variety of sports such as Agility, Conformation, Flyball, Rally, and Scent Work. Not all classes are offered every term. The classes below are limited enrollment, but our drop in classes offer additional dog sport classes.
Introduction to Rally
This class will cover Novice Rally signs, how to read and execute them properly. Dogs should know basic commands and be able to walk on a loose leash.
TUE 1:00 - 1:45 pm Instructor: Pat Mann Limit 6
Rally: Intermediate and Advanced
This class is for those who are training and/or competing in Rally at the Intermediate or Advanced level. Dogs should be able to walk on leash, sit, and down on command. AKC signs will be taught.
WED 6:30 - 7:15 pm Instructor: Marilyn DeRoover Limit 5
Rally : Excellent
Pre-requisite: Must have Advanced Rally knowledge or title.
TUE 5:30 - 6:15 pm Instructor: Shirley Robertson Limit 6
Rally: Excellent and Master
This class is for those who are training and/or competing in Rally at the Excellent or Master level. Dogs should be able to walk on leash, sit, and down on command. AKC signs will be taught.
WED 5:30 - 6:15 pm Instructor: Marilyn DeRoover Limit 5
Scentwork Practice
For dogs who have already had an odor introduction. This class will focus on preparing for competition. We will practice AKC elements, including containers, buried, and interiors. If weather permits we will also do vehicle searches.
WED 4:30 - 5:15 pm Instructor: Shelly Barton Limit 8
Don’t forget our drop in classes!
Classes begin Mon, June 16. No make up classes for drop in classes.