GROUP OBEDIENCE CLASSES - GENERAL INF0
OCTOBER 2017
Classes are held either outdoors in the Wildcat Recreational area of Big Canoe or indoors at the Red Barn Kennels right outside the Big Canoe North Gate.
No refunds after first group class session. Minimum class size is 3. Class runs one hour unless otherwise noted. Cost of group classes: $135
To reserve your spot, leave your registration form/check (made out to Doris Dressler) in the Big Canoe Alpha box under Dressler (for Big Canoe residents), or mail your registration form/check to:
Doris Dressler, 10425 Big Canoe, Jasper, Ga. 30143
Click here for registration form: REGISTRATION FORM
Click here for instructions for first day of class: FIRST DAY OF CLASS NOTES
Click here for directions to: WILDCAT RECREATIONAL AREA AND RED BARN KENNELS
Click here for directions to: BALLGROUND HOUNDS
*** PUPPY CLASS ***
(AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program)
FRIDAYS, 11 AM, six sessions starting OCT. 20.
This class meets indoors at Red Barn Kennels.
This AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program and Training Class will give your puppy the opportunity to socialize with other puppies off-leash. You will also get information on how to teach your dog good house manners (house training, chewing, not jumping, etc.) as well as learning basic obedience cues such as sit, down, come and loose leash walking. For puppies 6 months of age and younger.
On the last day of class, your puppy will have the opportunity to earn his AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy certification. For more information about this program, go to: AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program
Click here to view a great video on the most important thing to do with your new puppy.
*** BASIC OBEDIENCE LEVEL I ***
FRIDAYS, 9 AM, five sessions starting Oct. 20.
This class meets outdoors at the Wildcat Recreational Center in Big Canoe. In case of inclement weather, class will be added on at the end.
The BASIC OBEDIENCE LEVEL I class is geared for owners and dogs who have not yet received any training, are interested in a basic obedience review, or are just interested in learning positive training methods. For puppies and dogs 6 months and up.
Skills we will begin working on include sit, down, stay, get it/give, come, watch me, leave it, and well-mannered loose leash walking.
*** BASIC OBEDIENCE II - CANINE GOOD CITIZEN ***
(and INTRO TO DOG THERAPY WORK)
MONDAYS, 10 AM, five sessions starting Oct. 16.
Classes will meet outdoors at the Wildcat Recreational Center in Big Canoe. In case of inclement weather, an additional class will be added at the end.
This class is geared for owners and dogs who have taken a basic obedience class (or know the skills) and are interested in refining these skills. For puppies and dogs 6 months and up.
We'll be working towards our Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification and title, which emphasizes general good manners and is a prerequisite many organizations require for dog therapy work.
For more information about the program, click here: CGC
To view a short video showing what skills are taught in class, click here: CGC VIDEO
For more information about therapy dog organizations, click here: THERAPY DOG GROUPS
*** NEW CLASS - AKC COMMUNITY CANINE ***
(Advanced Canine Good Citizen title)
MONDAYS, 1 PM, five sessions, starting OCT 16.
Classes will initially meet outdoors at the Wildcat Recreational Center in Big Canoe but will also meet and practice in other local areas. In case of inclement weather, a class will be added on at the end.
Your dog must have his Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification before participating in this class. We'll be working towards our Advanced Canine Good Citizen (CGCA) certification and title which is the third and most advanced level of the Canine Good Citizen program. The goal is to build on and add to the skills learned in the Canine Good Citizen program and to test these skills in "real life" situations.
For more information about the program, click here: CGCA
To view a short video showing what skills are taught in class, click here: CGCA VIDEO
*** AGILITY LITE I ***
THURSDAYS, 2:00 PM, five sessions meeting OCT. 19, NOV. 2, 9, 16 and 30.
These classes will meet indoors at the Red Barn Kennels; weather permitting, class could be held outdoors.
Introduce your dog to the sport of agility! In this five-week-long "just for fun" class, your dog will learn to navigate weave poles and tunnels, stroll on the dog walk, climb the A-Frame and execute agility and tire jumps.
*** AGILITY LITE II ***
THURSDAYS, 3:30 PM, five sessions meeting OCT. 19, NOV. 2, 9, 16, 30.
These classes will meet indoors at the Red Barn Kennels; weather permitting, class could be held outdoors.
Continue refining your skills on the weave poles and regular tunnel; we'll introduce the teeter and collapsed tunnel in this class. We'll continue working the dog walk, A-frame, and will add wing and long jumps in addition to the bar and tire jumps.
*** SNIFF N' SEEK SCENT CLASS ***
THIS CLASS WILL BE OFFERED IN JANUARY 2018.
This class meets indoors at the Red Barn Kennels and outdoors at the Wildcat area of Big Canoe, weather permitting.
Scent class (nose works light) is a new sport that builds on and develops your dog's natural ability to smell and hunt. This class is not intended to train your dog to be a professional detection dog. The purpose of this class is to engage your dog's nose, teach the handler how to read their dogs body language, work as a team and have fun! This class is a great confidence builder for shy dogs and teaches high energy dogs to focus. The mental stimulation is a great way to burn off excess energy. For puppies and dogs 6 months and up.
Dogs should be comfortable spending time in their crate.
*** NEW AKC CLASS: NOVICE TRICK DOG ***
(AKC Trick Dog Program - earn your TKN title)
FRIDAYS, 1 PM, five sessions starting OCT. 20.
This class will meet indoors at Red Barn Kennels.
The AKC is partnering with the Do More With Your Dog (DMWYD) organization to offer an AKC Trick Dog titling program! Join in the fun and earn either your TKN (AKC Trick Dog Title) or your NTD (DMWYD Novice Trick Dog title).
We will show you how to teach your dog a variety of different tricks including spin, take a bow, say your prayers, shake, roll over, wave, crawl, sit pretty and much more! You'll also get the opportunity to try some agility equipment (balance beam, tunnel, tire, jump). For puppies and dogs 6 months and up.
Click here to see Kyra Sundance (DMWYD) demonstrate some tricks.
Click here to learn more about the new AKC trick dog titles.
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COMING SOON:
FREESTYLE - DANCING WITH YOUR DOG
Click here to see what made dancing with your dog so popular!
CLICKER CLASS - TREIBBALL
Click here to see some ball herding.
MY DOG HAS C.L.A.S.S. - Canine Life and Social Skills
Click here for more information about this program.
Shelley Garstin and dog Rosie demonstrate loose leash walking in a local church parking lot.
Cooper, June 2016, Agility II
running through the tunnel
Basic obedience class, August 2016
Wildcat area of Big Canoe
Courtesy of Frank Gibson Photography
Pepper, April 2016 CGC graduate
Winston, June 2016 puppy class
Luvk9s Dog Training
Luvk9s students take a break after a vigorous sniff n' seek session.
Rory was the first Luvk9s student to earn the new AKC Novice Trick Dog title (TKN) in April 2017.
Rigby, August 2016, Agility I
on Aframe