Azalea Dog Training Club hosts five Training Sessions per year.

 

We’d love to have you and your companion join our ADTC Family for classes!  Please put us on your calendars!  Hope to see y’all sometime next year!!

 

2012 Class Schedule

 

Session I     Orientation Mon 1/2/12   1st Class Week of 1/10/12   Graduation Week of 2/28/12

 

 Session II    Orientation Mon 3/19/12   1st Class 3/20/12   Graduation Week of 5/8/12

 

 Session III   Orientation Mon 5/21/12   1st Class Week of 5/29/12   Graduation Week of 7/17/12

 

 Session IV   Orientation Mon 8/6/12   1st Class 8/7/12   Graduation Week of 9/25/12

 

 Session V    Orientation Mon 10/8/12   1st Class 10/9/12   Graduation Week of 11/27/12   (Thursday Classes will go 1 week longer as classes do not meet on the Thanksgiving Holiday)

 

 Please note that Breed Handling (Conformation) Class usually meets on Friday nights beginning at 7 pm – this class is handled differently from our other classes.  One does not have to pay for a full 8 week session, but can pay per class.  The fee is $10 per dog per class (not per handler, please).  Bonnie Eckhoff is the Instructor and she requires a 24 hour notice of a Team’s intent to attend class that week.  Bonnie’s home number is:  799 7201.

 

 

ADTC Meeting Nights:  January 23^rd, February 27^th, March 26^th, April 23^rd, May 28^th, June 25^th, July 23^rd, August 27^th, September 24^th, October 22^nd, November 26th

Unless otherwise indicated, classes run for 8 weeks.  Please note: the rescue fee only applies to the first class taken, second and subsequent classes will be charged at the “Returning Student” fee of $90.

Unlike all our other classes, Rally classes run on a 6 week schedule and costs $90 for new students and $70 for returning.

The schedule is usually as follows, but may vary depending on enrollment:

Monday

Monday classes meet every Monday evening except the fourth Monday of the month (which is our group’s meeting night) and the five Monday nights of the year during which Orientation is held.

In our continuing effort to keep class sizes small AND allow all who wish to take classes with ADTC to attend, times and class levels and/or subject matter are subject to change. Classes begin on Monday nights at 6:45 pm. Although “Intro to Rally”, “Intermediate Rally” and “Competition Rally” are the classes slated, if, for example, we do not have any students wishing to take the Intro class, and have a higher number of Intermediate Rally students, we will hold two Intermediate Rally classes and no Introduction to Rally and so on….. we try to accommodate everyone’s wishes!

6:30 pm (time subject to change)   Rally Novice Obedience

This class is open to dogs and handlers who have completed at least one session of PreNovice Obedience training AND who have good heeling skills (tight leashes are a big ‘no no’ in Rally!) and reliable sits, downs and recalls. This class may be repeated as needed.

7:45 pm  (time subject to change) Intermediate/Competition Rally Obedience

This class is open to dogs and handlers who have completed at least one session of PreNovice Obedience training AND at least one session of Introduction to Rally class. Good off lead skills are a must. Teams must be currently competing or ready to compete in the near future. This class may be repeated as needed.

Tuesday

In our continuing effort to keep class sizes small AND allow all who wish to take classes with ADTC to attend, times and class levels and/or subject matter are subject to change. If, for example, our Beginner Obedience class fills to capacity, we will add a second Beginner Obedience class to our schedule.

6:30 – 7:30 pm  (time subject to change) “Young” Puppy Obedience Class 12 weeks to 6 months on first night of class.

This class is for our youngest puppies!  All pups must be up to date on their vacinations schdeules to begin classes.  dogs 12 weeks to 6 months of age.

7:30 – 8:30 pm  (time subject to change) Beginner Obedience Class

This class is for: A) Dogs 12 months or older with no prior formal training, B) Puppies progressing in their training from Puppy Class, or C) Dogs not yet ready to proceed to a higher level class.

8:30 – 9:30 pm  (time subject to change) Open for whichever class may be needed that particular session.

Wednesday

In our continuing effort to keep class sizes small AND allow all who wish to take classes with ADTC to attend, times and class levels are subject to change. If, for example, we do not have any students wishing to take Beginner Agility and have an higher number of Intermediate Agility Students, we will hold two Intermediate classes and no Beginner, OR one Intermediate Class and two Competition Classes.

10 – 11 am  (time subject to change) Intermediate/Competition Agility Combo Class

This class is continuing education in Agility and is open to teams who have successfully completed at least one session of Intermediate Agility class. May be repeated as needed, especially for those headed towards competition. In fact, repetition is encouraged!

7 pm  (time subject to change) Beginning Agility Class

This class is open to dogs who have completed at least one session of Pre-Novice Obedience training AND who have a reliable sit, down, stay and recall. Emphasis will be placed on the handlers’ control of their dogs around distractions. Dogs will be introduced to beginning agility obstacles and handling techniques. Puppies over 6 months may participate in this class, but jumping will be restricted. May be repeated as needed.

8 pm  (time subject to change) Intermediate/Competition Agility Class

This class is continuing education in Agility. May be repeated as needed, for those currently competing or headed towards competition. In fact, repetition is encouraged!

Thursday

6:30 – 7:30 pm  (time subject to change) “Older” Puppy Obedience Class – 6 months to 1 year of age

This class is for dogs 6 months to 1 year. “STAR Puppy” certification is offered at this level. This class may be repeated depending on the maturity of the puppy.

7:30 – 8:30 pm  (time subject to change) Pre-Novice Obedience Class

This class is for dogs/puppies who are proficient in formal basic obedience. It is the beginning of competition training and fine tuning for a well-rounded companion. Canine Good Citizen Testing is offered at this level. We encourage this class to be repeated as needed.

8:30 9:30 pm  (time subject to change) Novice/Competition Obedience Class – Offered as needed.

This class is for dogs preparing for the competition obedience ring! Because of the off lead work, dogs must be under voice control and have reliable sits, downs and recalls. We encourage this class to be repeated as needed. (this class fine tunes both members of the team!!)

Breed Handling (Conformation) Class time and night to be announced) – this class is handled differently from our other classes.  One does not have to pay for a full 8 week session, but can pay per class.  The fee is $10 per dog per class (not per handler, please).  Bonnie Eckhoff is the Instructor and she requires a 24 hour notice of a Team’s intent to attend class that week.  Bonnie’s home number is:  799 7201.

This class helps the Beginning Handler learn the in’s and out’s of handling one’s own dog(s) in the Conformation ring and/or helps the Experienced Handler fine tune his/her companion for showing!! 

The following classes are scheduled as needed:

Open and Utility Obedience

Advanced level competition obedience including retrieves, scent work, jumping, signals, etc

Therapy Dog Information (held twice a year upon demand)

Dogs must have at least basic Obedience skills, display good manners and be under control at all times. Dogs and handlers should have even temperaments and outgoing personalities. Under ADTC’s guidelines (not Therapy Dog, Inc.), Teams must have their Canine Good Citizen Certification. CGC testing will be offered to those teams not already certified. Therapy Dog Certification is through Therapy Dogs, Inc. After successful completion of Therapy Dog, Inc’s testing and required three supervised visits to Rest Homes and/or Schools with our Evaluator, Kay Rodgers, Teams would be able to send off for their Therapy Dog Inc. Certification. ADTC offers Therapy Dog Certification as a Public Service.

Cost for Session I 2011 classes is as follows:

New Students: $105

Returning Students: $90

Rescued Dogs: $80