DESCRIPTION: AKC Rally is intended as a stepping-stone to the more formal AKC obedience, with many exhibitors doing rally prior to competitive obedience.  Rally classes help prepare the handler/dog team to compete competitively in Rally and have fun working on obedience skills at the same time. 

Rally Foundations / Introduction to Rally focus is on the foundation skills need to perform the various Rally signs.  This includes the foundation skills of: heeling on a leash, sit, down, fronts, finishes, sit/stay, down/stay, etc.  Near the end of the class, the student should be able to perform the signs of a Novice Rally course.

PREREQUISITE:

• Household I or
• Novice I equivalent or
• instructor’s permission.
• Handler/dog team is expected to have the basics of heeling (without leash pulling), sit, down, stay

 WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of vaccination records
• 4-6 ft leash
• Buckle collar
• Variety of small, easy to eat treats
• Crate - Students should bring a portable crate to use when walking the courses.   

DESCRIPTION: Rally classes will help prepare the handler/dog team to compete competitively in Rally and have fun working on obedience skills at the same time. Some sessions may cover all Rally levels (Novice/Intermediate/Advanced/Excellent/Masters) in one class. Perfection is not expected. More advanced students will be encouraged to try to work off-leash. There will be instruction on how to perform the various exercises. Training assistance will be tailored to the needs to the handler/dog team. Two or three courses will be worked each week. Visit the American Kennel Club website for a more detailed description of rally (www.akc.org/events/rally/) and rally course stations (www.akc.org/rules/).

PREREQUISITE:

• Successful completion of Household I or Novice I equivalent; 
• Instructor's permission;
• The handler/dog team is expected to have the basics of heeling (without leash pulling), fronts, and finishes.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of vaccination records
• 4-6 ft leash
• Buckle collar
• Variety of small, easy to eat treats
• Students should bring a portable crate to use when walking the courses.   

REGISTRATION PRIORITY: Early Registration priority will be granted to students in the previous session (same day/time/instructor) of this class.

DESCRIPTION: Rally classes will help prepare the handler/dog team to compete competitively in Rally and have fun working on obedience skills at the same time. Some sessions may cover all Rally levels (Novice/Intermediate/Advanced/Excellent/Masters) in one class. Perfection is not expected. More advanced students will be encouraged to try to work off-leash. There will be instruction on how to perform the various exercises. Training assistance will be tailored to the needs to the handler/dog team. Two or three courses will be worked each week. Visit the American Kennel Club website for a more detailed description of rally (www.akc.org/events/rally/) and rally course stations (www.akc.org/rules/).

PREREQUISITE:

• Successful completion of Household I or Novice I equivalent; 
• Instructor's permission;
• The handler/dog team is expected to have the basics of heeling (without leash pulling), fronts, and finishes.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of vaccination records
• 4-6 ft leash
• Buckle collar
• Variety of small, easy to eat treats
• Students should bring a portable crate to use when walking the courses.   

REGISTRATION PRIORITY: Early Registration priority will be granted to students in the previous session (same day/time/instructor) of this class.

DESCRIPTION:  For Puppies who are 10-18 weeks old on the first day of class.   This class is held on Friday evenings.  It is a 4-week class with a new session beginning the first Friday of each month, except December. The puppy level classes also include basic problem solving (e.g., chewing, jumping up, etc.). Most classes use food (soft treats) or silent toys in training. The class includes an introduction on the tasks of sit, down, come, and walking on a loose leash. 

While participants will be limited to two people per puppy to keep room occupancy low, DO NOT REGISTER THE SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.

 PREREQUISITES:

• Puppy must be between the ages of 10-18 weeks old on the first day of class;
• Puppy must have completed the 2nd series of vaccination shots (generally includes Distemper and Parvovirus, (Bordatella and Leptospirosis based on your vet's recommendations)  Proof of Rabies Vaccination not required for this age group;
• Must have a negative fecal prior to the start of class and after your puppy was brought home; or if the last fecal was positive, you have documentation that treatment is complete or a letter from your Veterinarian stating that you puppy is safe for class

 WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of updated vaccination records;
• 4-6 ft leash;
• Buckle collar; a harness is not a good device for control, especially in a room of puppies, so please do not plan on bringing your puppy in a harness. If you need an exception, then please discuss with the instructor on the first night of class
• Variety of small, easy to eat treats.

If you have specific questions about this class, please email  aadtcclasses@gmail.com

DESCRIPTION:  For Puppies who are 10-18 weeks old on the first day of class.   This class is held on Friday evenings.  It is a 4-week class with a new session beginning the first Friday of each month, except December. The puppy level classes also include basic problem solving (e.g., chewing, jumping up, etc.). Most classes use food (soft treats) or silent toys in training. The class includes an introduction on the tasks of sit, down, come, and walking on a loose leash. 

Participants will be limited to two people per puppy to keep room occupancy low, DO NOT REGISTER THE SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.

 PREREQUISITES:

• Puppy must be between the ages of 10-18 weeks old on the first day of class;
• Puppy must have completed the 2nd series of vaccination shots (generally includes Distemper and Parvovirus, (Bordatella and Leptospirosis based on your vet's recommendations)  Proof of Rabies Vaccination not required for this age group;
• Must have a negative fecal prior to the start of class and after your puppy was brought home; or if the last fecal was positive, you have documentation that treatment is complete or a letter from your Veterinarian stating that you puppy is safe for class

 WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of updated vaccination records;
• 4-6 ft leash;
• Buckle collar; a harness is not a good device for control, especially in a room of puppies, so please do not plan on bringing your puppy in a harness. If you need an exception, then please discuss with the instructor on the first night of class
• Variety of small, easy to eat treats.

If you have specific questions about this class, please email  aadtcclasses@gmail.com

DESCRIPTION: Continuation of skills learned in Novice 2.  Increase to full distance and increased level of proofing, as appropriate. Continued emphasis on precision of Novice exercises.  Introduction of off-leash heeling. If time permits, introduction of Open-level skills of retrieving and jumping and Utility signals. Class can be repeated.

 PREREQUISITE: (one or more of the following)

• Novice 2 or equivalent;
• Instructor approval.

 WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of vaccination records; 
• 4-6 ft leash;
• Buckle collar; 
• Variety of small, easy to eat treats.

DESCRIPTION: The Novice or Open exercises are not “taught” in these classes. When offered, these classes expect that handler/dog team has completed all necessary training for the exercises at the level and only needs additional proofing/practice opportunities. A proofing/practice class may cover more than one level in same class.

 PREREQUISITE: (at least one of the following)

• Successful completion of Novice; 
• Competing at the Novice (CD) level;
• Instructor approval.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of vaccination records;
• 4-6 ft leash; buckle collar;
• Variety of small, easy to eat treats.
• Dumbell sized to specific dog.

DESCRIPTION:  This class continues to build on the nosework team's search skills in all search elements -- containers, interiors, exteriors, buried, handler discrimination and vehicles.  This class is LEVEL FIVE of a six level series.  Buried and Handler discrimination searches will be included if majority of class have an interest in these specialized searches. The complexity of the searches will gradually become more difficult -- some examples: converging odor, inaccessible hides, multiple vehicles of all types, channeling, elevated hides, exterior searches utilizing all weather conditions etc. 

PREREQUISITES: (one or more of the following

• Successful completion of Scentwork Beginning Continuing
• Instructor permission

WHAT TO BRING: 

• Copy of vaccination records
• Buckle collar or harness
• Variety of soft treats
• Crate for your dog
• 6 ft leash and 8-12 ft long line