HELP! I have a new puppy, now what? If your new puppy is between the ages of 8 weeks and 18 weeks old, Scamp class is for you. Our Scamp class emphasizes the importance of preventing the most common behavior problems. All Scamp classes use easy, effective, and most importantly, fun teaching methods that everyone, including children, can use. The main goal of Scamp is to have happy, well-mannered adult dogs. Class priorities are teaching bite inhibition, socializing your puppy with people of all ages and other dogs, and teaching basic commands (sit, down, stand, come and to walk with you.
This class is a new concept for the Kansas City area and is based on the training philosophy of Dr. Ian Dunbar and his "Sirius Puppy Training" seminars. You will only find this class at Dog Obedience Group!
This could be the most important training you give your puppy
Pass the Puppy.
"SCAMP": Schedule of Starting Dates
Tuesday - June 17 - 7:00 p.m.
Monday - July 21 - 7:00 p.m
Monday - Sept 8 - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Oct 29 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday - Nov 15 - 9:00 a.m.
Class cost is $90.00 .Included in cost is Dr. Ian Dunbar's book "After You Get Your Puppy" ($12.95 value)
Agility is a great class for the dog who has tons of energy to burn, or for the shy dog who needs to build confidence. The safety of the dogs on equipment is stressed in class. Most students in this class have no desire to compete in agility trials - they just want to have fun with their dogs. All obstacles will be used, some at half the regulation height, and dogs are never "forced" to take any obstacle. Some clicker. All on leash.
Class cost is $85.00
Agility 1 Class: Schedule of Starting Dates
Monday - July 7 - 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday - Aug 5 - 7:00 p.m.
Monday - Sept 8 - 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday - Sept 10 - 8:30 p.m.
Monday - Oct 27 - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday - Nov 13 - 7:00 p.m.
This class is for dogs that have taken Agility One and are familiar with all the equipment. In this class your dog will gain more confidence on the equipment and begin working on sequencing. Some clicker. Off leash, one dog at a time. Unless you have equipment at home, it is highly recommended that you sign up for the Sunday Agility Practices during your class semester. Discounts available for Sundays.
Class cost is $90.00
Agility 2: Schedule of Starting Dates
Thursday - June 19 - 7:00 p.m. (combined with Agility 3)
Tuesday - Aug 5 - 8:30 p.m. (combined with Agility 3)
Thursday - Sept 25 - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday - Nov 13 - 8:30 p.m. (combined with Agility 3)
CLASS NAME: "SCAMP"
CLASS NAME: AGILITY ONE
CLASS NAME: AGILITY TWO (combined with Agility 3 when noted)
Last updated: 6/8/08
"LEVEL 2": Schedule of Starting Dates
Thursday - Aug 7 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Nov 11 - 8:30 p.m.
CLASS NAME: "LEVEL 2"
Class cost is $85.00
In "LEVEL 2" you will build on and improve the skills you learned in "LEVEL 1". We will teach straighter, faster sits; longer stays, and faster recalls. In addition we will begin working on "off-lead" skills and add distractions. If you just want your dog to be "sharper" or if you want to go on and compete in obedience trials, this class is for you.
We also offer some specialty classes on an as-requested basis. These include the following:
Trick - In this class we will teach you how to teach your dog some of the basic tricks
(shake, sit-up, etc) and help you use your imagination to teach those special tricks.
Competition Prep (Novice & Open) classes - If you are interested in competing in obedience,
this class is for you. We will work on refining the details of your performance,
video tape your runs and point out things that can save points..
We will also go over the finer points of the AKC rules (what you can/can not do in the ring.
If you are interested in any of the above classes please contact us.
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RALLY OBEDIENCE
What is Rally? Rally Obedience is the newest dog sport in which a dog and handler team complete a course of designated stations. Each station has a sign giving instructions as to what exercise is to be performed. Rally was designed with the "pet owner" in mind, but it can be very challenging for those that enjoy higher levels of competition. Rally offers the team of dog and handler an experience that is both fun and energizing. In this class we will discuss the rules of Rally and run practice sourses of varying complexity.
Clicker training is a relatively new method of operant training. You will learn how to use the clicker to make your dog think about what he is doing. It is a very effective method similar to the methods used to train dolphins, Orcas and the majority of all the animals you see on TV and in the movies. This is a fun and very rewarding way of training your dog.
Agility Three classes are for dogs that have taken Agility Two and are familiar with all the equipment. This class will fine tune both dog and handler. You must have a recommendation from your Agility Two instructor to advance to this level. Off leash; one dog at a time. Unless you have equipment at home, it is highly recommended you sign up for Sunday Agility Practice during your class semester. Discounts for Sundays available.
Class cost is $95.00
Agility 3: Schedule of Starting Dates
Thursday - June 19 - 7:00 p.m. (combined with Agility 2)
Thursday - Aug 7 - 8:30 p.m. (combined with Agility 2)
Thursday - Sept 25 - 8:30 p.m
Thursday - Nov 13 - 8:30 p.m.
CLASS NAME: AGILITY THREE (combined with Agility 2 when noted)
Last updated: 6/8/08
"PUPPY" is for dogs 18 weeks to 9 months old. This is an ideal time to start training the older puppy. In this class we do a lot of socialization with other dogs and with people as shown on the left. We will teach some basic commands (Sit, Stay, Come, Walk on a lead, & Down). We address all the puppy nuisance problems like housetraining, chewing, biting, etc.
Pass the Puppy.
"PUPPY": Schedule of Starting Dates
Saturday - June 28 - 9:00 a.m.
Monday - July 7 - 9:00 a.m.**
Wednesday - July 23 - 8:30 p.m.
Monday - Sept. 8 - 9:00 a.m.**
Monday - Sept. 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Sept 23 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday - Nov. 15 - 10:30 a.m.
**This class is a "Problem Solving" class for all ages.
Class cost is $85.00 .
CLASS NAME: "PUPPY"
All classes are 5 weeks, one hour per week, unless noted otherwise.
DATES AND TIMES SHOWN ARE STARTING TIMES FOR EACH CLASS SEMESTER.
"LEVEL 1": Schedule of Starting Dates
Tuesday - June 17 - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday - June 19 - 8:30 p.m.
Monday - July 7 - 9:00 a.m.**
Monday - July 21 - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday - July 23 - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday - Aug 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday - Aug 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Monday - Sept 8 - 9:00 a.m.**
Wednesday - Sept 10 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Sept 23 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday - Sept 27 - 9:00 a.m. (taught with Clicker)
Monday - Oct 27 - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Oct 29 - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Nov 11 - 7:00 p.m.
** This class is a "Problem Solving" class for all ages.
CLASS NAME: "LEVEL 1"
Last updated:6/8/08
"LEVEL 1" is for dogs 9 months and older. This is a basic pet owner course. In "LEVEL 1" you will work on basic commands such as Sit, Stay, Down, walking on a loose leash, and Come, as well as the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen Evaluation.
Last updated: 6/8/08
Class cost is $85.00 .
Last updated: 6/8/07
TRICK CLASS
This class is for dogs who have taken the "Beethoven" (Level 2) class and are interested in becoming Therapy Dogs. Dogs should be close to CGC ready. There will be a local "field trip" planned at the end of this semester, which may last more than 1 hour. Min. enrollment: 6 dogs. This class will be for
beginner and advanced and will be geared to each individulals level.
Trick Class: Schedule of Starting Dates
Saturday - Sept 27 - 10:30 a.m.
Class cost is $85.00
THERAPY DOG CLASS
Class cost is $90.00
Learn how to teach your dog fun and simple tricks. All tricks (even Letterman Stupid Dog Tricks) start with the basics. Any dog can learn a variety of tricks that are fun for both of you.
CLASS NAME: MIX-IT-UP
(a NEW class)
Don't know what to take next.................? This is your chance to "try out" several sports you can participate in with your dog. We will cover Clicker, Stay/Come, Trick, Rally and Agility. This will offer you a taste of these events. Each week will offer one of the listed subjects and give you a chance to experience each one and ask questions you may have; "can my dog do Agility?" or "What is Rally?" This promises to be a fun class for all.
(shake, sit-up, etc) and help you use your imagination to teach those special tricks.
