DESCRIPTION: This is class for young dogs with owners interested in the training for hunt tests.  This is primarily for Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Flatcoat Retrievers, German Shorthair Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, or Poodles.  These are breeds that can compete in Hunting Retriever test.  The various skills covered will be:  Obedience skills needed for fieldwork, introduced to retrieving bumpers on land, introduced to water and introduced to retrieving a bumper in water. 

PREQUISITES:

• At least having 2nd set of shots
• Copy of vaccination records
• Dog must be under control
• Dog should like to retrieve anything
• Buckle collar
• 4-6 foot leash
• Long line (20+ ft) if dog does not have a solid recall

DESCRIPTION:  This is a class focusing on skills that will help your dog compete in flyball.  Flyball is a relay team sport that has been compared to drag racing with your dog.  The countdown lights start the race between 2 teams of 4 dogs, which in turn, race over low hurdles to retrieve a ball from a spring-loaded box, and race back over the same hurdles to their handler. Once they are back the next dog goes.  The first team to have all their dogs successfully complete the course wins the race.

The class will familiarize entry-level and beginner dogs (and their handlers) with the fundamentals of flyball training.  Successful completion of the class will provide them with the foundation upon which they can build before progessing to participation in flyball competitions.

All levels are welcome

 PREREQUISITES:

• Successful completion of Puppy or Household class or equivalent
• Must be up-to-date on vaccinations. 
• Possess a solid sit/stay and recall

WHAT TO BRING

• Copy of updated vaccination records
• 4-6 ft leash
• Buckle collar
• Variety of soft, easy to eat treats
• Tug toy that your dog likes

DESCRIPTION: This is class for  dogs with owners interested in the training for hunt tests.  This is primarily for Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Flatcoat Retrievers, German Shorthair Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, or Poodles.  These are breeds that can compete in Hunting Retriever test.  The various skills covered will be:  Obedience skills needed for fieldwork, introductions to various drills that can be done alone to prepare the team for more advanced hunt test skills.

PREQUISITES:

• Completion of Introduction to Field class or instructor approval
• At least having 2nd set of shots
• Copy of vaccination records
• Dog must be under control
• Dog should like to retrieve anything
• Buckle collar
• 4-6 foot leash
• Long line (20+ ft) if dog does not have a solid recall

DESCRIPTION:  This is a class focusing on foundation skills that will help a young dog (5-12 months) before they are ready for formal agility training classes.  There will be NO introduction to agilty obstacles (jumps or contacts) in this class.  Rather the class will focus on building foundation skills including: how to reward/reinforce; skills for self-control and motivation; stays and recalls; skills to build confidence; agility related footwork skills; etc.

PREREQUISITES:

• Successful completion of 5-12 Puppy class
• Puppy must be between 5 - 12 months old on the first day of class
• Must be up-to-date on vaccinations.  Rabies not required if under 6 months old

WHAT TO BRING

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