Classes

Classes

Next Full set of Classes including Saturday Classes, Rally

& Kids & Dogs

Starts Week of

Sept. 13, 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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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

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.

Canine Good Neighbor: NEW:

6 weeks 1hr per week

The Canine Good Neighbour (CGN) Program identifies & rewards responsible, caring owners and their canine partners.

The purpose of the CGN program is to ensure that our dogs are accepted as a valued member of the community. Canine Good Neighbours can be counted on to present good manners at home, in public places & in the presence of other dogs. CGN training is fun, rewarding & useful and can enable owners to achieve a better relationship with their dogs.

The objectives of this program are :

1) To increase awareness & appreciation of dogs as valued, contributing members of society.

2) To assist in teaching & promoting responsible dog ownership.

3) To certify that dogs conduct themselves in a manner, which is reliable & trustworthy in situations encountered in everyday living, be it around people, at home, in public, or in the presence of other dogs.

The program is for both purebred and mixed breed dogs & was created to assist canine owners to combat anti-dog sentiment which often targets dogs as a whole. The program enhances community awareness of responsible dog ownership and the benefits associated with dog ownership.

The test is not a competition; it assesses the handler and dog’s relationship, together with the handlers’ ability to control their dog.

Dogs are evaluated on their ability to perform basic exercises as well as their ability to demonstrate good manners in everyday & real life situations.

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)