NEW SCENT WORK INTRO CLASS!
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DSK is proud to present a brand new
Scent Work: Intro to Odor class
taught by Patty Schneiderjohn.
Monday evenings at 7 p.m.
First class meets on April 6.
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Click here for more info.
Click here to register!
ATTENTION!
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There will be no classes this Thursday, October 8th, and the entire building
will be closed
from Thursday through Sunday
for the Mound City obedience trial.
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The building will reopen Sunday afternoon following the trial.
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DSK Class Descriptions
OBEDIENCE
Basic Obedience
For puppies and older dogs
with no previous obedience
training. Your puppy will
learn skills including down,
sit, stand, heads-up heeling,
and/or walking nicely on a
leash, plus circles, going to
his or her place, a recall,
and an informal stay.
Novice Obedience
For dogs and pups who
may venture into the
(obedience) show ring.
You’ll learn all AKC Novice obedience exercises except heeling off leash -- Heeling on Leash and Figure 8, Stand for Exam, Recall, and Sit and Down Stays.
Competition Novice
This class is for dogs who’ve been through
a Novice class and are getting ready to compete. We perfect all the skills learned in Novice Obedience and add Off-Leash Heeling.
Open Obedience
For dogs who have earned the CD (Companion Dog) title and/or dogs who are trained through Novice and want to earn the CDX (Companion Dog Excellent) title. Exercises are Heel Off Leash, Figure 8 off leash, Drop on Recall, Retrieve Dumbbell on the Flat, Retrieve Dumbbell Over the High Jump, Sit Stay (for three minutes with handler out of sight) and Down Stay (for five minutes with handler out of sight).
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Utility
For dogs who have their CDX and/or dogs who are trained through Open want to earn their Utility Dog (UD) title. Exercises are Signals, Scent Articles, Directed Retrieve, Moving Stand, and Directed Jumping.
AGILITY
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Intro/Beginner
For dogs and puppies with no previous agility training. Dogs learn to navigate the tunnel, a lowered dog walk, lowered A frame, and pause table, and are introduced to the teeter. Weave poles are a priority. Dogs also learn contacts – two on/two off – and some flat work.
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Intermediate
For dogs and puppies who’ve completed the Intro/Beginner class. Dogs progress in learning and practicing their skills on the agility equipment and learn to put together short sequences. Handlers and dogs learn front, blind, and rear crosses. Handlers learn basic handling skills. Weave poles continue to be a priority.
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Advanced
For dogs who’ve completed the Intermediate class and been promoted by the instructor. We break down and run full courses and polish handling skills. Weave poles continue to be a priority.
