We have a new schedule of obedience and rally classes starting in February 2008 that should be interesting to a broad range of dog owners, handlers, and trainers. Class descriptions and the enrollment form are listed below. 

Contact us at 740-397-3273 or 614-419-2379 if there are questions.

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

 

PUPPY KINDERGARTEN

6 week class

8 wks to 5 mos.  /   6 to 8 puppies

Must have second set of vaccinations

The first 16 weeks are the most important time in the development of your puppy’s life. Most puppies develop up to 90% of their attitudes toward people and animals and their environment by the 16^th week of life.

Items taught in class

Handling and socialization

Establishing a relationship in which you are the alpha leader

Learn to read your dog’s (body language) and (stress signals)

House manners/ play biting – jumping – chewing – puppy recalls

Controlled puppy play session

Grooming and health

 

BASIC YOUNG DOG CLASS ­

6 week class

5mos. Or older

The class is a continuation of the puppy kindergarten class although not a prerequisite.

Learn to recognize behavioral problems, establish better communication skills and provide the foundation for a well behaved dog.

Items taught in class

Sit – Down

Sit Stay and Down Stay

House manners

Establishing a relationship in which you are the alpha leader

Recalls

Loose leash heeling

Out or release command

Settle

How and when to give corrections

Problem solving behavioral issues

 

AKC Novice Rally Level I

6 week class

What is Rally?

AKC Rally is fun and energizing, where both handler and dog move at their own pace, it’s very similar to rally-style auto racing. A series of signs are placed on the floor in which you and your dog perform the exercises requested on the sign.

Items taught in class

Beginning attention and maneuvering skills

All exercises preformed on leash

Sit, Stand, Down

Stay

Recall

Introduction to 31 signs used in Novice Rally

Rules and Regulations

 

AKC Novice Rally Level II

6 week class

Items taught in class

Beginning attention and maneuvering skills

All exercises preformed on leash

Sit, Stand, Down

Stay

Recall

Introduction to jumping

Learn to read and navigate a Rally course

Rules and Regulations

 

AKC Rally Advanced, Excellent

6 week class * Rally Novice a prerequisite

Attention and maneuvering skills

All exercises preformed off leash

Introduction to 32 through 50 signs

Set up Rally courses

Rules and regulations

 

RALLY / WORKSHOP $60 AN HOUR

Problem solving for Rally exercises

Must have 3 or more people to share hour 

 

Spring and Summer Classes Offered - To be scheduled

 

ADVANCED YOUNG DOG CLASS

8 week class *Basic Young Dog Class a prerequisite

Earn your AKC accredited “Canine Good Citizen” certificate!

CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The CGC program is a link to the Therapy Dog certificate, Rally, Obedience and agility.

CGC is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs.

CGC testing will be available to handler and dog team through Happy Heeling K-9 Training.

Items taught in class

Develop and polish your dog’s skills learned in Basic Young Dog Class

Off lead work is introduced for heeling, recall, and stays

Recalls and stays with handler at a distance

Dog learns to work with distractions

 

ATTENTION AND FOOTWORK

6 week class *Prerequisite for competitive Novice, and Open obedience classes

Unless your dog is focused on you, how will your dog be able to follow you commands or body cues? In this class you will learn how to play games that will strengthen focused attention and duration.

Items taught in class

Games that develop and enhance attention

Attention for front and heel position

Moving attention

Adding distractions

Footwork

 

AKC Novice Obedience Level I - Plus Attention

6 week class

Companion Dog (CD)

First level of obedience

Items taught in class

Attention exercises

Handling skills / footwork

Heel on leash and figure 8

Heel off leash

Coming when called

Standing for examination

Sit Stay (for one minute) and Down Stay (for three minutes)

Learning the rules and regulations for each exercise

 

AKC Novice Obedience Level II - Plus Attention

6 week class *Novice Obedience Level I is a prerequisite

Companion Dog (CD)

Items taught in class

Polish all Novice exercises

Attention exercises / with proofing

Handling skills / footwork

Heeling on/off leash, figure 8

Coming when called

Standing for examination

Sit Stay and Down Stay / with distractions

Ring Preparation

Learning the rules and regulations for each exercise

 

Obedience / Workshop - $60 an hour

Problem solving for Novice exercises

Must have 3 or more people to share hour

Students must be in agreement on exercises they want to work on

 

AKC Open Obedience Level I, Plus Attention

6 week class **Must be evaluated on skill levels before being accepted

Companion Dog Excellent (CDX)

Attention exercises / with proofing

Handling Skills / footwork

Heel off leash / figure 8

Drop on recall

Retrieve

Jumping skills

Sit Stay (three minutes) and Down Stay (five minutes)

Ring Preparation

Learning the rules and regulations for each exercise

 

AKC Open Level II, Plus Attention

6 week class * Open Obedience Level I is a prerequisite

Attention exercises / with proofing

Polish all Open exercises

Handling Skills / footwork

Retrieve with Dumbbell

Retrieve with Dumbbell over High Jump

Broad Jump

Proofing Sits and Downs

Ring Preparation

Learning the rules and regulations of each exercise

 

Obedience / WORKSHOP $60 AN HOUR

Problem solving for Open exercises

Must have 3 or more people to share hour