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Class cancellations will be announced here.
Announcing Sunday afternoon workshops at Sugar Bush
Farm in Stephentown NY!
Each workshop will be a standalone workshop,
you can sign up for any/all. The registration form is available now. All workshops will run from
1-4pm, and are limited to 8 dogs, cost of $45 for first dog (second dog
$35). Intermediate level or above welcome. Dates are as follows:
January 8 - Bob Domfort: "Games, How to Play, Q, and Win", pt 2 (Snooker)
there are openings,
email me if you're interested in attending!
January 15 - Trisha Stall: "Handling for Stressed, Shy, or Distracted Dogs"
(FULL)
Download registration form for workshops here
Tuesday - Sugar Bush Farm, Stephentown; classes
start January 10th, 6 week session
6:20 pm Competition Agility
- $85 for 6 week session - Instructor: Trisha Stall
7:30 pm Intermediate Agility - $85 for 6 week session -
Instructor: Trisha Stall
For more information call me at (518)-331-7814,
or
e-mail me.
If you need help in selecting your next class please contact your last instructor. Any classes missed by students should be made up in the same session. Credit will be given only at the discretion of AgileDogs (Stephentown and East Greenbush locations), or 4 Paws (Wynantskill location).
Class descriptions:
Agility 101:
The beginning of the fun - we'll teach your dog to jump through hoops,
literally! You'll get an introduction to the wonderful world of dog
agility. Obstacles plus foundation for future agility classes are
taught.
Must have taken A Well Mannered Dog, Puppy Prep, or
have permission of instructor.
Linda Mecklenburg’s Jumping Foundations:
In this class, we will be following step by step the training steps in Linda
Mecklenburg’s “Developing Jumping Skills” book.
We will teach our dogs how to be better
jumpers; how to collect and extend over jumps, switch from one mode to the
other seamlessly, and have better jumping form.
Included in this class will be basic foundation
drills as well as upper level collection, extension, and mixed jumping
exercises.
Any level dog can benefit from this class
Beyond Beginners Agility: Approval of Instructor, next level after Agility 101. Students will work to full height on equipment; plus sequencing & jumping skills, and basic handling.
Intermediate Agility: Approval of Instructor; must be comfortable on
all contacts (see saw can be at a lower height) and have made progress on
weave poles training.
Weave poles worked to no guides and see-saw to
full height; plus handling options, obstacle discrimination and contact
proofing, and course analyzing skills.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
- an AKC program to show that your dog is a good
citizen in society.
Any dog, purebred or mixed breed, can take the test
and get the title.
This 5 week program includes the test fee, and takes
you through the exercises that will be on the test, building on the skills
needed each week to give you the best chance possible to pass!
Puppy 101:
(7 months of age & younger). Does your puppy have too much
energy? Do
you want to prepare him for a happy, healthy life? Then this class is for
you! We will immerse you in all the fun that owning a puppy is, and we’ll
help you teach your puppy the following:
to focus on you, the giver of all good things
to sit, down and stay (for future obedience work)
to love massage and handling (for
future vet and groomer visits)
to love going to his mat and/or crate
when asked
and more!
Plus, of course, we’ll include puppy playtime for
socialization and energy release!
We’ll help you teach your dog: focus work; sit, down and stay; navigating
through/over/under weird objects (for future agility work); crate games; and
massage & handling.
Of course we’ll also include puppy playtime for
socialization!
A Well Mannered Dog – So, you say your dog jumps up on you when you've got your work clothes on? Maybe you're having trouble getting your dog to come when called when the neighbor is walking his dog. Or maybe when you take a walk your dog walks you! These things can be hard for a dog to learn in the real world! In this class you'll learn how to get your dog to be well mannered, and you and him will both be happier. Because, you know, a trained dog is a happy dog!
You'll be teaching your dog:
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to pay attention to you regardless of other things (like dogs, squirrels, and the like) competing for his attention!
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to come when called, fast and enthusiastically
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the basics: you know, sit, down, stay - all great skills to have in life
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to walk nicely at your side and not pull you
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and more...
Contact me
for more information or to confirm attendance of any of the above sessions!