DESCRIPTION:  Agility is a fun event for the dog and handler.  Basic control skills are required before beginning agility training. Introduction to Agility is designed to give people a chance to experience agility. This class is not meant to teach any skill to a proficient level. Minimum skills to be explored include: running a dog on both the left and right side; introduction to contacts at a low level; short sequences using jumps at a low level; stay/release/recall; how/when to reward. This class is primarily for people who have not done agility before.  With instructor permission, those familiar with agility or training dogs may skip this class and begin with Agility Foundations 1.

 PREREQUISITES:

• Dog over 12 months of age
• Physically sound and able to run and jump
• Completion of Obedience Household 1 or equivalent
• Solid sit stay and/or down stay
• Solid recall when exposed to distractions
• Demonstrates ability to walk on a loose leash
• Willingness to stay in crate without whining or barking

 WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of vaccination records
• 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

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.  This class may be repeated.

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.

DESCRIPTION: Learn to teach your dog to distinguish and follow a specific and slightly aged human scent. Class meets at various locations as determined by the instructor. Sessions last 2-3 hours minimum. The instructor will inform you where the first class will meet if it will not be at  AADTC.  The equipment needed will be discussed at the first class.

PREREQUISITE:

• No minimum age or previous training needed for Intro to Tracking 
• Up-to-date vaccinations
• If you dog can tolerate and your vet recommends, it is suggested that your dog have the Leptospirosis vaccination as you will be outdoors

WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of your vaccination records
• Buckle collar
• 4-6 ft leash
• Variety of small, easy to eat treats
• Outerwear for you and protection for you dog appropriate for the weather

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. 

NOTE: For MARCH class Puppy must be born between Oct 31st and December 26th

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: This is a 4-week class for puppies that are 5-12 months old on the first day of class.  Generally designed for those puppies that were too old for the Friday Night Puppy classes and not ready for Household class.  These classes are 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. 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.

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

 PREREQUISITES:

• Puppy must be up-to-date on vaccinations,  Rabies is not required if under 6 months.  
• Puppy must be between 5 months and 12 months on the first day of class.

NOTE: Please do not schedule any elective surgery (eg. spay/neuter) during the classe session. 

 WHAT TO BRING:

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

Ann Arbor Kennel Club (NOT Ann Arbor Dog Training Club) offers conformation classes on Wednesday evenings at the Ann Arbor Dog Training Club building.

NO CLASSES IN DECEMBER, JULY AND AUGUST

For more information or questions, visit AAKC website  www.annarborkc.com