DOG OBEDIENCE, RALLY AND CONFORMATION CLASSES
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Beginners/basic obedience - MONDAYS @ 6:00 PM april 29 (4 week session @ $110); TUESDAYS @ 6:00 PM may 7 (3 week session @ $82.50)
12 weeks & up
No pre-requisites
4 weeks, $110, plus 6% sales tax - for 1 hour each week
Obedience training is one of the best things you can do for your dog and your family. Effective communication is necessary to teach your dog about what you want him/her to do. In our Basic class, you will learn to be a fair, consistent leader, and basic commands such as attention to you, sit, down, come, stay, controlled walking, and more. Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
performance puppy skills & Fun - not being offered right now
2-6 months old
No pre-requisites
4 weeks, $110, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
This class will expose puppies to new and enjoyable experiences. Great for socialization and learning new puppy skills for performance.
Interactive games, targeting, attention, balance discs, tippy planks, puppy scentwork, self-control exercises, sit, down, come, on/off switch, walking on a leash & much more FUN! Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
PERFORMANCE DOG - not being offered right now
Prerequisites - Basic training. All ages welcomed. No aggressive dogs
4 weeks, $110, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
This class is a great start for any anyone interested in focusing on teamwork with their dog. Impulse control, body awareness, targeting, interactive games, marking, physical interaction, cone wraps, and much more will be covered. Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
intermediate obedience - wednesdays @ 6:30 pm may 1
Pre-requisites- Sit, Down, Come, Stay, Walking on a Leash without pulling.
4 weeks, $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
The focus in this class will be perfecting all of your Basic commands and adding new exercises such as: Stand, Exams, Heeling, Comes/Waiting, Backing Up, Moving Down, Fronts & Finishes, minor distractions, Hand Signals, Canine Good Citizen (CGC) skills and some Games! This class agenda changes each 4-week session. Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
introDUCTION to competition - not being offered right now
Prerequisites - sit, down, stay, come, loose leash walking
4 weeks, $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
This intro class will focus on bridging the gap between practice and showing. Handling, footwork, ring entries, ring tricks, rules, motivation and formality of exercises & more. Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
Novice - not being offered right now
Prerequisites - a solid sit, down, stay, come, walking on a loose leash
4 weeks, $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
This is an introductory class to the AKC Novice level of competition. Class focus will be on Heel on Leash, Figure 8, Stand for Exam, Heel Free, Recall, Sit/Stay Get Your Leash, and Group Stays. Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
“mixed level” - not being offered right now
Prerequisites - none
4 weeks, $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
This class is for Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced dogs! The class content is dependent on your dog’s abilities. Lots of distractions and fun challenges! Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
INTRO HEELING & ATTENTION - not being offered right now
4 weeks $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
This beginning class teaches the mechanics of Heeling and fundamentals of Attention. Heel position, rhythm, footwork for the turns and changes of pace, backing up, getting in, close, up sit, and attention are covered. Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
akc trick dog - NOT BEING OFFERED RIGHT NOW
4 weeks $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
Come have fun with us in our AKC Trick Dog class! AKC has a series of titles for dogs that like to learn tricks (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Performer, & Elite Performer). We will teach you how to begin training for the required tricks starting with AKC Novice Trick Dog. The dog performs 10 skills from the Novice list. If a dog already has a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate, it can do just 5 Novice tricks (CGC + 5) to earn the Novice title. Please go to AKC.org/trick-dog for further details. Testing/Evaluation will be not be part of the class, but will be held on an advertised date. Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
BEGINNER novice - MONDAYS @ 7:00 PM april 29
Prerequisites - sit, down, stay, come, walking on a loose leash
4 weeks, $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
This is an introductory class to the AKC Beginner Novice level of competition. The class focus will be on the handler and dog working as a team and having some FUN in learning some new concepts. Heeling on leash to Rally Signs, Figure 8, Sit for Exam, Sit Stay, Recall, and some basic AKC rules will be covered. All exercises are performed on leash with the exception of the Recall. Details can be found on www.AKC.org - Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
Graduate Novice - TUESDAYS @ 4:30 may 7 (3 week session @ $67.50)
Prerequisites - Novice exercises
4 weeks, $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
AKC Graduate Novice is a combination of Novice and Open Exercises. It is a great stepping stone class from Novice into Open. Heel on leash, Figure 8 off leash, Drop on Recall, Dumbbell Recall, Dumbbell Recall over High Jump, Recall over Broad Jump, and Stand Stay Get Your Leash will be covered. Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
INTRO TO OPEN - not being offered right now
Prerequisites - Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Heeling
4 weeks $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
This class will teach foundation skills needed for the AKC Open exercises. These skills include Command Discrimination, Drop on Recall, Retrieve on Flat, Retrieve Over the High Jump, Broad Jump, and Stand Stay Get Your Leash. This is a progressive Class. Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
OPEN - not being offered right now
Prerequisites - Intro to Open class
4 weeks, $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
The goal of this class is to combine the foundation skills of Command Discrimination, Drop on Recall, Retrieve on Flat, Retrieve Over High Jump, Broad Jump, Stand Stay-Get Your Leash, into sequencing the exercises. This is a progressive class. Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
OPEN/utility - MONDAYS @ 4:30 april 29; WEDNESDAYS @ 7:30 PM may 1
Prerequisites - solid commands and understanding of sit, down, stay, come, heeling, jumping & retrieving
4 weeks, $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
This class is an ongoing, progressive class for the AKC Open and Utility exercises. Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
utility - not being offered right now
Prerequisites - A solid base obedience and understanding of a retrieve and jumping
4 weeks, $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
This class will teach foundation skills needed for the Utility exercises. These skills include: Signals, Scent Discrimination, Directed Retrieve, Moving Stand/Exam, and Directed Jumping. This is a progressive class. Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
refresher CLASS - not being offered right now
Prerequisites - Sit, down, come, stay, walking on leash. These exercises do not need to be mastered, just a basic understanding
4 weeks, $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
Everyone benefits from a review of the basics, whether you’re just starting off or are a seasoned handler. We can teach you something new, review something you’ve been practicing, work through an issue, or fill in any training gaps. We can help make sure you and your dog are communicating clearly and working as a team. Come join us! Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
MIX & MATCH CLASS - TUESDAYS @ 7:00 PM may 7 (3 week session @ $67.50)
Prerequisites - sit, down, come, stay, walking on a leash without pulling
4 weeks, $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
This class content will be a mixture of Rally, Obedience and Tricks. The mixed-up exercises will help strengthen the connection between you and your dog. Come have some fun with your furry friend! Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
training games - not being offered right now
Prerequisites- General understanding of Sit, Down, Stay, Come, & Walking on a Leash
4 weeks, $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
Boredom can lead to problems in dogs. Playing games with your dog is the best way to engage your dog’s attention and help with their boredom. Games provide mental and physical exercise for dogs and people. Dogs quickly learn that training can be FUN. We will challenge your dog’s mind with our Training Games! Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
drop-in class - not being offered right now
Prerequisites - Dogs must be behaviorally healthy and not have aggression issues with other dogs. Dogs must have some training (respond to sit, down, come & stay)
For one hour each class
Class content will include Recalls, Stays, Walking, Distractions and whatever else you’d like to request. Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
canine good citizen Skills - not being offered right now
4 weeks, $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
A class to prepare dogs and handlers to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Class focus will be on all 10 items of the Canine Good Citizen - accepts friendly stranger, sits politely for petting, appearance and grooming, out for a walk, walking through a crowd, sit, down, stay in place, coming when called, reaction to another dog, reaction to distractions, supervised separation. Details can be found at www.AKC.org Instructor is Marilyn Gormley
Private Lessons with Marilyn gormley
Individual attention for you and your dog can be scheduled. This is ideal for problem solving and specialized attention.
trick training - not being offered right now
Do you like tricks? Well this is the class for you!! Come learn tricks like beg, spin, back up, crawl and many more. Great for the start of an agility career or to just have fun things to show off to your friends ... all while building a relationship with your dog. Taught by Jeni Mattingly who is a big trick trainer! She has tons of tricks on her 3 dogs and enjoys breaking the tricks down into easy, teachable pieces. 4 weeks $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
intro to Rally - NOT BEING OFFERED RIGHT NOW
Prerequisites - Sit, Down, Come, Stay, Walking on a leash
4 weeks, $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
Come introduce your dog to Rally! This class will introduce the handler/dog teams to the fun sport of Rally. You move at your own pace, thru a series of signs while performing basic maneuvers. Signs and rules will be covered. All exercises are performed on leash. Instructor: Marilyn Gormley
novice/intermediate/advanced Rally Class - WEDNESDAYS @ 5:00 PM may 1
Pre requisites - Walking on a loose leash without pulling, Sit, Down, Come, & Stay
4 weeks, $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
This class is perfect for handlers looking to improve their overall performance, as well as those looking for something fun to do with their dog. Nested courses for Novice, Intermediate, & Advanced levels will be set up. Instructor: Marilyn Gormley
novice/INTERMEDIATE Rally - not being offered right now
Prerequisites - Sit, Down, Come, Stay, Walking on a Leash without pulling
4 weeks, $90, plus 6% sales tax - for one hour each week
This class will cover a combination of the Novice and Intermediate Rally signs. All exercises are performed on leash.
conformation handling - occasional thursdays @ 6:00 pm
4 weeks, $90, plus 6% sales tax
This is a conformation handling class for all levels. The instructor will help you with all facets of conformation handling - from the down and back, to stacking, to ring etiquette. Whether you’re new to conformation or an experienced handler, this class is a great way to get you and your dog ready for the ring! Instructors: Kathy Metcalfe or Kristi Via
