DESCRIPTION: Rally classes will help prepare the handler/dog team to compete competitively in Rally with precision and accuracy. This class will cover Rally levels - Advanced, Excellent and Master. These levels require that the dog work off-leash. There will be instruction on how to perform the various exercises and strategies for achieving the highest possible scores.  Students can apply these strategies to each week's practice courses. Two or three courses will be worked each week.  Participation in AKC trials is not required, but encouraged.

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:

• Ready to compete in the upper Rally Levels (Advanced, Excellent, Master) 
• Instructor's permission;
• Student should be very familiar with the Novice through Advanced Rally signs

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: TThe foundation for the Open level competition exercises are introduced. This includes work on precision heeling, including various paces, turns and Figure 8.  Introduction to drop on recall, dumbbell retrieving, open-level jumping, and command discrimination exercises. As the handler/dog team  progress,  distractions and proofing will be done as appropriate.  Class can be repeated.

Class Schedule:  This class will meet every other week.

 PREREQUISITE: 

• Having a CD or Showing in Novice (CD);
• Instructor approval. 

WHAT TO BRING:

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

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 needed to perform the various Rally manuevers.   Focus will be on teaching your dog "body awareness" as he learns to execute the various moves, e.g., sidesteps, pivots and back up. This class also includes the foundation skills of: heeling on a leash, sit, down, fronts, finishes, sit/stay, down/stay, etc. Performance at all Rally levels will be improved by teaching these skills. Near the end of the class, the student should be able to perform the signs of a Novice Rally course, although the class does not include doing Rally courses.

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

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

PREREQUISITES:

• Successful completion of Agility Novice Level, showing at the Novice/Starters level, or successful completion of Novice/Starters Agility title
• 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.

DESCRIPTION: This is a 6-week class for puppies that are 5-12 months old on the first day of 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. In this class you will also be taught how to incorporate the clicker as your "reward marker". 

NO DOGS FIRST CLASS

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.

DESCRIPTION: The skills introduced in Agility Foundations 2 will continue to be covered in Agility Beginning Handling.  New skills to be introduced include: additional crosses (rear, blind); increasing jump heights; short sequences; sequences with contacts or weaves or tunnels. 

 PREREQUISITES:

• Successful completion of Agility Foundations 2
• Solid sit stay and/or down stay
• Solid recall when exposed to distractions
• Able to perform a front cross 
• Able to achieve a start line stay 
• Able to perform a short jump 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

Continuation of Open and Utility exercises are covered in this classes. When offered, this class expects that handler/dog team has  been introduced and able to perform the Open and/or Utility exercises, though maybe not perfected  as when ready to show.

 PREREQUISITE:  

• Introduction of the Open and Utility exercises, including retrieving 
• Competing or ready to compete at the Novice level (CD)
• Or Instructor approval

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

DESCRIPTION:  For Puppies who are 5 – 12 months old on the first day of class.   The S.T.A.R. program is an exciting new program designed to get the dog owner and new puppy off to a good start. The focus is on Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsibility. 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 training on the tasks of sit, down, come, and walking on a loose leash. Exercises to help handler/dog team meet the requirements for the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) are also covered.   

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG.  PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON (though they are welcome to attend) - 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.

WHAT TO BRING:

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

NOTE:  Please do not schedule elective surgery (e.g., spay, neuter) during the class session.