Class Descriptions

Beginner Obedience

For dogs 6 months or older with no previous obedience training.  Attention, sit, down, stay, come when called, controlled walking.

Obedience 1

This class is for dogs 6 months or older who have completed Puppy or Beginner class (or equivalent).  Attention, sit for exam, fronts, finishes.  Introduction to elements of AKC Beginner Novice and Canine Good Citizen.

Obedience 2

This class is for dogs 6 months or older who have completed Obedience 1.  Attention, footwork, heeling, sit/stand for exam, recall with front and finish, group sit/down stays.  Students should acquire skills needed to compete in AKC Beginner Novice.

Obedience 3

This class is for dogs working toward the AKC Novice title.

Puppy Obedience

For puppies 2 months to 12 months of age. All pups must be up to date on their vaccination schedules to begin classes. The basic obedience exercises of Sit, Down, Stay, Come When Called and Controlled Walking will be taught.

Canine Good Citizen

This class will prepare you and your dog for the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test.  Dog and owner must have completed some previous obedience training.

Agility 1

This class is open to dogs that are at least 1 year old . The dog must have taken at least 1 session of Obedience 1 or have a CGC, and MUST have a solid sit, stay and come command. Footwork, foundations along with jumps, tunnel and some contact obstacles will be introduced.

Agility 1.5

This class is open to dogs who have taken Agility Beginner with ADTC or approval of the instructor to take this class. The dog must have a solid sit, stay and recall off leash. Focus will be on achieving 12 weave poles and a teeter safely. Mini courses will also be added. Class can be repeated as often as necessary.

Agility 2

This class is open to dogs who have taken Agility 1.5 teeter and weaves with ADTC or approval by the instructor to take this class.The dog must have a solid sit, stay and recall off leash. Footwork, foundations, jumps, tunnels and obstacles will continue to be used in the set up of course sequences.

Agility 3
(Skills and Handling)

This class is open to dogs who  have completed at least one session Agility 2 or have permission from the instructor. This class addresses teaching dogs the skills they need to negotiate all obstacles correctly under varying conditions and providing handlers with the skills to look at more than one handling option and make the best decision for their team. 

Agility (Sequences)

This class is open to dogs who  have completed at least one session Agility 3 or have permission from the instructor. To enter this class dogs should be competent on all agility obstacles including the teeter and weave poles.  Sequencing skills are developed through the use of sequences and full courses.

Competition Agility

This class is open to dogs that are preparing to compete in Agility for the first time. They should have completed at least one session Agility 4 or have permission from the instructor. This class covers skills needed for success in AKC Novice classes. Dogs should be proficient on all obstacles and able to preform sequences of 10 obstacles.

Rally Beginner (Novice)

This class is open to dogs and handlers who have completed at least one session of Obedience 1 training AND who have good heeling skills (tight leashes are a big ‘no no’ in Rally!) and have reliable sits, downs and recalls. This class may be repeated as needed.

Rally Advanced

Rally Advanced is open to teams that have taken Rally Beginner (Novice). Your dog must be able to walk under control on and off-leash. Courses covered in this class are Rally Advanced through Master and a variety throughout the 5-week course. This class may be repeated as needed.

Rally Combined

Includes Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Choice

This class will include Novice through Choice runs.  No matter which level you are, you will be able to run the course beginning at 6:15PM.

Requirements for Novice and Intermediate: Your dog should be capable of heeling on lead.

Requirement for Advanced through Choice: Your dog must be capable of heeling off-lead.

Typically, this class is open to dogs and handlers who have completed at least one session of Obedience 1 training AND who have good heeling skills (tight leashes are a big ‘no no’ in Rally!) and have reliable sits, downs and recalls. This class may be repeated as needed.

Breed Handling (Conformation)

upon demand – Prepare dogs and owners for the conformation ring. Sessions will be positive with a high rate of reinforcement. Topics include: Pick the right lead, practice gaiting, hand stacking, free stacking, to bait, or not to bait, teaching dog to tolerate the hand examination and ring etiquette.

Trick Dog 

upon demand – This class is open to dogs of any age who have completed at least one session of Intro. to Obedience. Dogs will be introduced to tricks from the AKC Trick Dog Novice checklist with the goal of earning the AKC Novice Trick Dog Title (TKN). Dogs are not required to be AKC registered.

Intro to Nosework

Nosework enhances the dogs natural instinct to hunt. It harnesses the dogs ability to detect scent and find the source. It was modeled after bomb and detection dogs. It is fun to watch your dog work with the instincts he was given. Dogs ages 4 mos and up can benefit. It is not physically taxing and has helped reactive/shy dogs. Each dog works individually in a gated area. If your dog can look for food in a cardboard box, he is ready for Nosework.

Intermediate Nosework

This class is for dog/handler pairs who are starting to work scent without pairing. They must have completed beginner nosework.

Therapy Dog

This class prepares you and your dog to become a therapy dog team. You will learn the skills to become certified with The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. Once certified, you will be able to visit hospitals, nursing homes, and schools as a therapy dog team. **Please note that The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. certification test will not be given during this class, but you will receive information on where to get tested.

Fetch!

The goal for this class will be to toss a ball,toy, or bumper at least 30 feet and teach the dog to retrieve it back to the handler from 3 different directions as per AKC Fetch rules.