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263-616 TRACKING - ALL LEVELS
with K. Kearfott
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
263-502 - INTRODUCTION TO AGILITY FOUNDATIONS (continuing)
with C. Yarrington
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