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/).

No class Sep 30 and Oct 7

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:  This class continues to build on the nosework team's search skills in search elements -- containers, interiors, exteriors and vehicles. It is intended for dogs preparing for NACSW NW2 and NW3/Elite Competition (or AKC/UKC Superior, Masters and Elite Levels) The complexity of the searches will gradually become more difficult with larger search areas. Searches will include converging odor inaccessible hides, channeling, elevated hides, exterior searches utilizing all weather conditions, timed searches with an unknown number of hides, and searches with Blank or Clear rooms. 

PREREQUISITES: (one or more of the following

• Successful completion of Scentwork - Continuing Intermediate
• 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 long line

DESCRIPTION:  This class continues to build on the nosework team's search skills in search elements -- containers, interiors, exteriors and vehicles. It is intended for dogs preparing for NACSW NW2 and NW3/Elite Competition (or AKC/UKC Superior, Masters and Elite Levels) The complexity of the searches will gradually become more difficult with larger search areas. Searches will include converging odor inaccessible hides, channeling, elevated hides, exterior searches utilizing all weather conditions, timed searches with an unknown number of hides, and searches with Blank or Clear rooms. 

PREREQUISITES: (one or more of the following

• Successful completion of Scentwork - Continuing Intermediate
• 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 long line

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

DESCRIPTION: Scent Work is a fun sport based on work done by real-world detection dogs. Instead of locating drugs or explosives, Scent Work uses four essential oils – birch, anise, clove, and cypress – to find different target scents that can be hidden anywhere. The role of the handler is not to direct, but to assist, the dog. This is a wonderful way to build confidence, is great for stimulating your dog’s mind, and is enjoyed by all dogs whether young or old.

This class develops your dog’s desire to use his sense of smell to search/hunt independently. Your dog will learn to recognize and search boxes for his reward both on and off leash. Also to search for his reward outside of boxes as his skills develop. Handlers will learn to read your dog’s behavior and will learn to recognize hunting/searching behavior versus behavior when the dog has found the source.  This class uses primary rewards (food or toy) as the target odor.

PREREQUISITES:    

• Successful completion of Household I or equivalent

WHAT TO BRING: 

• Copy of vaccination records
• Buckle collar or harness
• Variety of soft treats
• Crate for dog when not training
• 6ft leash and 8-12 ft long line

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.

DESCRIPTION: This class continues to develop your dog’s desire to use his sense of smell to search/hunt independently. It is the continuation of Scentwork - Introduction 1.  The handler will learn to analyze the behavior changes the dog presents. The class will continue to build foundation skills for Interiors and Containers. The initial foundation skills for vehicle and exterior searches will be started. Some searches will be outside weather permitting.

PREREQUISITES:

• Successful completion of Introduction to Scentwork I

WHAT TO BRING: 

• Copy of vaccination records
• Buckle collar or harness
• Variety of soft treats
• 6 ft leash and 8-12 ft long line
• Crate for your dog when not working

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.