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Sharon Peterson, Misty Morn Obedience. 309.756.0157
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Beginning Household Obedience (Wednesdays) This is a beginning level class for dogs of any age. The focus of this class is to teach you how to train your dog to be a canine good citizen. You will learn to be a leader to your dog. We will work on developing the basic skills of sit, stay, lie down, come, walk nicely on leash, and heel through the use of positive training methods that establish a partnership between handler and dog. Other common household issues will also be addressed, such as jumping up, excessive barking, dashing out the door, biting at hands and feet, housebreaking, and greeting strangers. Instructor is Liz Drexler, assisted by Pam Owens. 6 week, 60 minute class. No prerequisites. $70 New classes in 2010 will begin July 28, September 15, and November 3. Intermediate Obedience/CGC test (Wednesdays) This class will build upon the skills that were learned in beginning obedience class. The main focus will be walking politely on a loose leash in a variety of situations, reliable stationary exercises (sit/stay & down/stay) and coming when called. The class will conclude with the Canine Good Citizen Test. Those who pass the test can receive a certificate from the Amercian Kennel Club. 6 weeks, 60 Minutes, $70. The AKC CGC test will be given the 7th night of class. Classes beginning September 15. Ring Ready Novice Obedience(Wednesdays)This class will take you and your dog into the Novice ring to earn your Companion Dog title. Dogs and handlers will be schooled in the details of heeling footwork, doing a proper figure eight, recalls and finishes, and the stationary exercises. What handlers (and dogs) can and cannot do while in the ring will also be addressed. 6 week class, 60 Minutes, $70. July 28, 7:00. Open Obedience - This class will teach the skills necessary to compete at the Companion Dog Excellent level: dumbbell retrieves - on the flat and over the high jump, drop on recall, broad jump, out of sight sits and down, and off-lead heeling. All exercises are taught in a step-by-step proven process designed to keep your dog motivated and focused. 6 week class, 60 minutes, $70. Utility Obedience - This will be a 6 week introductory class to teach the excersises for the AKC title of Utility Dog. This is very advanced obedience work, permission is required to attend the class. $70. Utility Obedience, Part 2 - This class will help to build confidence in the utility dog and handlers. Dogs must have a basic understanding of the utility exercises. Limited to 10 dogs. 6 weeks, 7:15 - 8:30. $70. Focus Foundations Necessary for all dog sports. Learn techniques for keeping the focus of your dog on you. Come with an open mind, lots of soft treats and toys. Be prepared to have fun and interact with your canine partner. Dogs must have completed a beginning obedience class or have permission of the instructor. Class limited to 10 participants. 6 weeks. 45 minutes, $60 July 28, 6:00 - 6:45. Advanced Focus: This will take everything started in the Beginning Focus Class one step further. Main focus of this class will be for obedience dogs. We will work on getting total attention while heeling and while working some of the distance exercises. Must have taken the Focus Foundation class before enrolling in this class. Class limited to 10 participants. 6 weeks. 45 minutes, $60. 6:00 - 6:45. Competitive Heeling - Goes a step beyond basic heeling. We'll work on proofing and total attention on the handler. The dogs should have been through at least one obedience class and understand "heel position" before taking this class. Class limited to 10 participants. 6 weeks. 60 minutes, $70., 7:00 - 7:45. Class starting September 15. Show and Go's These will be offered at the end of each session. Sign up at 5:30, run throughs begin at 6:00. Two rings - Will start with utility and open with novice in the first available ring. $5.00 a run. July 14 (CGC offered also); September 8; October 27 (CGC offered also); December 15.
UTILITY PROOFING SEMINAR: JULY 21, 6:00 - 8:00. Limited to 12 participants. $20. Dogs should have an understanding of all exercises. Liz Drexler instructing with Sharon Peterson assisting. |
