Classes
Next available class starts Mon Jan 25, 2010
Next Full set of Classes including Rally start Week of
March 8, 2010
Daisy At Graduation
The Gas City Dog Club is pleased to offer the classes in
obedience and agility training as outlined below for dogs and their owners.
All training is based on humane treatment of the dog and positive reinforcement
methods.
Instructors do not train the dog for you, the owner/handler, but teach you how
to work with your dog to get the results you want.
All classes are conducted for 1 hour/week for 7 weeks and are offered 3-4 times
per year depending on demand.
For the safety and health of all the participants, the dog's vaccinations must
be up to date prior to starting classes
Registration fees from the classes are utilized to support club activities:
Support for training of dogs rescued and adopted out by the
Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) & Save Old Souls (SOS).
Canadian Canine Troopers (kids and dog)
Club/office expenses.
Instructor Training & expenses
Seminars.
Resource library on dog training.
UKC Licensed Obedience Trials.
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Next Set of Classes Start Week of Jan 11, 2010 Call Sharon for information 548 7210
Our puppy and level one classes are separated into small dog and large dog classes
Puppy Class
Prerequisite: For puppies 3 to 5 month old
Lessons covered
Socialization with other puppies and people
Coming when they are called
Walking on a leash without pulling
To sit & lie down when told
To stay for a short period of time
To listen to their owners
Other areas are also covered & questions are answered
All lessons are kept short & positive.
Puppies learn that listening & learning can be fun & rewarding.
All lessons are kept short & positive.
Puppies learn that listening & learning can be fun & rewarding.
What Next? After a puppy has completed the Puppy Class they
can then go on to Level 1
Level 1 (Novice)
Prerequisite: For any dog 5 months & older
These classes are geared for older puppies & dogs and are faster moving than
Puppy Classes.
There is more work time & less play time.
Lessons covered:
Some socializing with older dogs & people depending on class
To walk on a leash with out pulling & to sit when we stop.
To sit, lie down & stand on command
To hold a sit, down & stand stay
To work & listen with other dogs around
To come when called, sit in front & have collar touched
There are many other exercises covered in this class not listed.
What next?
Dogs that complete this class can either repeat it to solidify the lessons learned or move on to Level 1Advanced (Advanced Novice)
Level 1 Advanced (Advanced Novice)
Prerequisite:
For any dog that has completed Level 1. Get more control of your dog and gain confidence. A fun class keeps you and your dog from getting bored. If you want to participate in obedience trials, you will learn everything you need to compete in the Novice Class.
Lessons covered
Sharpens all lessons covered in Level 1
Longer stays (sit, down, & stand) with distractions
Start
doing Rally Obedience (a series of fun turns & exercises)
Start
learning how to train the dogs to go over a jump
Start
doing recalls over the high jump
Off leash
work
What Next?
Dogs completing this level can either
repeat this class, go on to Level II or Agility
Level II (Open)
Prerequisite:
For dogs that
have completed Level I Advanced or have earned a CD on their dog in an
Obedience Trial. Dogs will learn all the exercises needed to compete in the
Open Class at an Obedience trial. It may take several times through this
class to gain good retrieving needed too compete. If not interested in
competition, this training will give more challenge and fun for you and your
dog.
Lessons covered
More off leash work
Start working with the dumbbell
Teach the broad jump exercise
Teach the dog to retrieve on the flat & over the high jump
Practice the "stays" with the handler out of sight
Learn more Rally Obedience exercises
Drop on recall
What next?
Dogs who have successfully completed this class & who have good retrieving skills can then go to Level III or Agility
Level III (Utility)
Prerequisite:
For dogs that have completed Level II, have earned a CDX title or have good retrieving skills. Dogs learn all the exercises needed to compete at the Utility level at trials. Even if not interested in competition, this is a fun class that will be sure to challenge the best dogs.
Lessons covered:
Scent
discrimination
Hand signal exercises
Directional jumping
Glove exercises
What next?
Dogs who earn their Utility title can then go on to earn their OCH (Obedience Championship). Handlers who have achieved this level with their dog may want to go on to qualify as a UKC Obedience Judge.
Introduction to Agility
There is a small dog agility class offered
Prerequisite:
For dogs that have completed Level I Advanced. Handlers must be able to control their dogs. Dogs must be of sound body, have good joints and muscle tone.
Lessons covered:
Emphasis will
be on control, safety & fun
Will learn the proper way to enter & exit
an obstacle
Learn obstacles, jumps and other exercises
(dog walk, weave poles, tire jump, various high jumps, table and tunnels)
WILL GIVE YOU THE BASICS OF WHAT AGILITY IS ALL
ABOUT.
What next?
Many people feel that their dogs would love to do agility, now is the time to find out.
Canadian Canine Troopers
For children who are 8-14 years old & their dogs. Who are interested in dog training and want to do some fun activities with their dogs and other children their own age.
Lessons Covered:
- Obedience
- Agility
- Games
- Tricks
- Working towards goals
- Builds confidence
Classes will be interesting, fun & small. Emphasis will be on
being a responsible dog owner. The children will learn how to train their dogs
with patience, kindness using positive reinforcement methods. Our children will
be the next generation of pet owners, what better time to teach them the many
responsibilities and pleasures that come with being a responsible pet owner. A
trained pet is one that will be welcomed into the family and will not end up in
the shelters. A great class to get the children involved, while they are
interested. A new program here in Medicine Hat & in Canada, to learn more you
can go to www.dogscouts.com to find out more.
Handling for Showing Conformation
Coaching is available on request
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Pet First Aid
12 hours of classroom time, hands on for learning different Bandaging Techniques, Heimlich Maneuver, AR and CPR. Pets are welcome to Attend.
Learn: What to do in an Emergency Situation:
* Control Bleeding
* Splint a broken limb or tail
* Bandage injured limbs, eye, ear and head injuries
* Stabilize an impaled object
* Learn how to do the Heimlich Maneuver on your pet
* Learn how to give Artificial Respiration (AR)
* Learn how to do CPR on your pet
* Recognize signs and symptoms of Shock
* Recognize Medical Conditions and Emergencies
For further information contact Karrie at 403 - 580 - 4620 After 5:00p.m.
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