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Ann Arbor Dog Training Club



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266-555 AGILITY OPEN/EXCELLENT LEVEL

$136

with H. Rupprecht

Calendar Nov 3, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION: This class is designed for teams competing in or ready to compete in Excellent. The class will focus on refining handling skills and will practice sequences found in the upper level classes.

PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of Agility Open Level class,
  • Showing at the Open level or Excellent level
  • Performing full height jumps and contacts
  • Able to successfully complete 12 weave poles
  • Able to perform a full course obstacle sequence

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Buckle collar
  • 4-6 foot leash
  • Variety of hard treats (that do not crumble easily) 
  • Crate for the dog when not working on the course
  • Extra pair of clean shoes to be used when training on the turf

CLASS PROGRESSION:

  • Agility Foundations 1
  • Agility Foundations 2
  • Agility Beginning Handling
  • Agility Maneuvers
  • Novice
  • Open
  • Excellent/Master
  • Premier

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

 

Full Course

266-740 TRICKS FOR FUN

$136

with L. Novick

Calendar Nov 3, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION: Learn ways to teach your dog fun behaviors of trick and other maneuvers beyond the basic obedience exercises. Learn some basic movements used in free-style dancing with your dog. Class introduces principles and use of operant conditioning using positive reinforcement without use of corrections. Luring, targeting, and the proper use of food and toys will be discussed.

PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of Household I or equivalent

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Copy of vaccinations records
  • Buckle collar
  • 4-6 ft leash
  • Variety of soft, easy-to-eat treats

266-558 AGILITY OPEN/EXCELLENT LEVEL

$136

with K. Taylor

Calendar Nov 3, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION: This class is designed for teams competing in or ready to compete in Excellent. The class will focus on refining handling skills and will practice sequences found in the upper level classes.

PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of Agility Open Level class,
  • Showing at the Open level or Excellent level
  • Performing full height jumps and contacts
  • Able to successfully complete 12 weave poles
  • Able to perform a full course obstacle sequence

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Buckle collar
  • 4-6 foot leash
  • Variety of hard treats (that do not crumble easily) 
  • Crate for the dog when not working on the course
  • Extra pair of clean shoes to be used when training on the turf

CLASS PROGRESSION:

  • Agility Foundations 1
  • Agility Foundations 2
  • Agility Beginning Handling
  • Agility Maneuvers
  • Novice
  • Open
  • Excellent/Master
  • Premier

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

 

Full Course

266-102 OBEDIENCE HOUSEHOLD I

$136

with T. Rhoades

Calendar Nov 3, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION: Thi class is designed to teach basic control (age appropriate) in a variety of situations with distractions. Exercises taught include sit, down, stand, stay, come and controlled walking on a leash. Focus is on household manners to help dog adapt to family life. May also include basic problem solving (e.g., chewing, jumping up, etc.). Most classes use food (soft treats) or silent toys in training. In this class you will also be taught how to incorporate the clicker as your "reward marker".  This class may be repeated.

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG.  DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.

PREREQUISITES:

  • Dog must be up-to-date on vaccinations.  
  • Must be older than 6 months
  • No class training prerequisites.

WHAT TO BRING:

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

 

266-545 AGILITY MASTERS LEVEL

$136

with K. Taylor

Calendar Nov 3, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION:  This class is designed for teams competing in or ready to compete in the Master level. The class will continue to refine handling skills so that the team can successfully perform at the upper levels of agility.

 PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of Agility Excellent Level
  • Competing at the Excellent or Master Level
  • Ready to compete at the Excellent or Master Level
  • Instructor approval

WHAT TO BRING

  • Buckle collar
  • 4-6 foot leash
  • Crate for your dog
  • Extra pair of shoes to wear on the turf

 CLASS PROGRESSION:

  • Agility Foundations 1
  • Agility Foundations 2
  • Agility Beginning Handling
  • Agility Maneuvers
  • Novice
  • Open
  • Excellent
  • Master
  • Premier

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

Full Course

266-050 CANINE GOOD CITIZEN PREPARATION (CGC)

$136

with C. Yarrington

Calendar Nov 3, 2026 at 7:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION: This class is focuses on the skills needed to be a good canine citizen.  The CGC test is open to all dogs - purebred or mixed breed. The class and the CGC test focuses on teaching the basics of good manners and obedience.  At the end, if successful in preparation, the dog/handler team should be able to pass a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test.  Ten skills are required during a CGC test: accepting a friendly stranger; sitting politely for petting; walking on a loose leash; willingly accept grooming; walk confidently thru a crowd; sit stay and down stay without moving; coming when called; behave politely when approached by another person with a dog; reaction to a distraction (e.g., dropped object/loud noise); willingly stay with a stranger while handler is out of sight.

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG.  DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.

PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of 5-12 puppy or Household 1
  • Dog must be up-to-date on vaccinations;  
  • Dog should be over 6 months in age

WHAT TO BRING:

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

266-565 AGILITY MASTERS/PREMIER LEVEL

$136

with R. Tyler

Calendar Nov 3, 2026 at 7:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION:  This class is designed for teams competing in or ready to compete in the Master and Premier levels. The class will continue to refine handling skills so that the team can successfully perform at the upper levels of agility.

 PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of Agility Excellent Level
  • Competing at the Excellent or Master Level
  • Ready to compete at the Excellent,  Master or Premier Level
  • Instructor approval

WHAT TO BRING

  • Buckle collar
  • 4-6 foot leash
  • Crate for your dog
  • Extra pair of shoes to wear on the turf

 CLASS PROGRESSION:

  • Agility Foundations 1
  • Agility Foundations 2
  • Agility Beginning Handling
  • Agility Maneuvers
  • Novice
  • Open
  • Excellent
  • Master
  • Premier

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

Full Course

266-566 AGILITY MASTERS/PREMIER LEVEL

$136

with J. Munday

Calendar Nov 4, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION:  This class is designed for teams competing in or ready to compete in the Master and Premier levels. The class will continue to refine handling skills so that the team can successfully perform at the upper levels of agility.

 PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of Agility Excellent Level
  • Competing at the Excellent or Master Level
  • Ready to compete at the Excellent,  Master or Premier Level
  • Instructor approval

WHAT TO BRING

  • Buckle collar
  • 4-6 foot leash
  • Crate for your dog
  • Extra pair of shoes to wear on the turf

 CLASS PROGRESSION:

  • Agility Foundations 1
  • Agility Foundations 2
  • Agility Beginning Handling
  • Agility Maneuvers
  • Novice
  • Open
  • Excellent
  • Master
  • Premier

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

Full Course




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