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The Sept/Oct class schedule is posted below.
Sept/Oct term classes begin: Mon, Sept 8 (classes meet weekly for 6 weeks, unless otherwise noted) and end Fri, Oct 17.
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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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: Deb Hughes 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.
Household Obedience
For handlers who want to build a bond with their dog, learn basic obedience, impulse control, and have a dog that is a happy, well-adjusted member of the family. Positive reinforcement is used to teach: sit, down, stay, leave it, come, and loose leash walking. Dogs will be exposed to other people and dogs. Dog must be on a 6’ leash. Bring lots of small, soft, high-value treats. Dogs should be at least 6 months of age or have completed a puppy class.
TUE 1:00 - 1:45 pm Instructor: Jan McLean Limit 10
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Preparation and Skills
Pre-requisites: Dogs must be under control, understand basic obedience commands, and be able to walk on leash. Dogs should be at least 6 months old and have ideally taken a beginning obedience class. The CGC is a ten-skill training program that focuses on basic good manners and obedience, instilling the values of responsible ownership, and strengthening the bond between you and your dog at home and in the community. This class prepares you to take the CGC test offered by OTCGL several times a year.
TUE 2:00 - 2:30 pm Instructor: Jan McLean Limit 10
Trick Dog Intermediate
Congratulations! You now know different techniques to use in trick training and are ready to move on to more complex tasks. Class goal is to train your dog to perform 10 tricks from the AKC Intermediate Trick Checklist. First part of each class will be practice and guidance on the tasks to train, followed by time for evaluation. Testing is also offered by OTCGL several times a year.
MON 7:00 - 7:45 pm Instructor: Celeste Gerlach Limit 8
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 7:30 - 8:00 pm Instructor: Roxann Wilkinson Limit 6
Canine Good Citizen - Advanced
Pre-requisites: Have taken a basic obedience class and passed the CGC test. Tune up your loose leash walking while working on the other skills required for passing the AKC CGCA test. Improving your bond with your dog through training. OTCGL offers the CGCA test a couple times a year.
WED 5:45 - 6:30 pm Instructor: Jamie Kiefer Limit 8
Cooperative Care
Handlers will learn essential skills to reduce stress in handling their pets during veterinary and grooming procedures. Through a combination of practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises, participants will learn to teach their dogs various cooperative care behaviors, foster body awareness, and desensitize them to handling procedures such as blood draws and vaccinations.
WED 6:45 - 7:30 pm Instructor: Jamie Kiefer Limit 8
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.
Beginner Novice for New Competitors
Limited to handlers who have not competed in competitive obedience. Dogs must be at least 6 months old and able to sit, down, come when called, have a short stay, walk on leash and taken a beginner obedience class. We'll start with focus, beginning heeling, and using positive reinforcement and marker training will build the skills needed to learn the Beginner Novice exercises: heel on leash, figure 8, sit/stay/walk around the ring, sit for exam, and recall. Bring lots of small, soft, high treats.
THUR 7:00 - 7:45 pm Instructor: Mary Ann Schropp Limit 8 (cancelled)
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
THUR 11:00 - 11:45 am Instructor: Renee Baenen Limit 6
FRI 10:00 - 10:45 am Instructor: Margo Maidlow Limit 10
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 10 (no class 10/7, make up 10/21)
THUR 10:00 - 10:45 am Instructor: Renee Baenen Limit 6
FRI 11:00 - 11:45 am Instructor: Margo Maidlow Limit 10
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: Marty Siegrist Limit 4
TUE 6:30 - 7:15 pm Instructor: Cindy Rice Limit 4
WED 12:15 - 1:00 pm Instructor: Cindy Jones Limit 4
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: Marty Siegrist Limit 4
WED 1:10 - 1:50 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
Pre-requisites: Dogs should be able to sit, down, and walk on a loose leash. This class will introduce the sport of Rally, a fun sport for dogs and handlers. This beginner class is designed for those who have no experience. In Rally the dog and handler walk through a course comprised of signs. At each sign the dog and handler perform a requested action, such as a sit or a down or a turn or a change of pace. This class will focus on the skills to successfully execute the Novice signs and Rally rules/regulations.
THUR 6:00 - 6:45 pm Instructor: Mary Ann Schropp Limit 8
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.
THUR 11:45 - 12:45 pm Instructor: Marilyn DeRoover Limit 4
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
Starter Scentwork
Dog handler pairs will learn about scentwork with focus on building drive to search, exploring searching with boxes and interiors. Info about AKC scentwork at the novice level will be provided. Handlers can expect to learn basic handling skills, start line routines, and reading their dogs. Dogs need to be comfortable either crated or sitting calmly beside handlers while other teams work. if your dog is fussy waiting their turn, plan ahead and bring a lick mat or chew toy, or their kibble dinner to hand feed between runs. All teams will work alone in ring on leash. Each class will be a mix of searching and education.
Wed 7:00 - 7:45 pm Instructor: Shelly Barton Limit 6
Don’t forget our drop in classes!
Classes begin Mon, Sept 8. No make up classes for drop in classes.