Basic Classes

Family Dog I
(6 weeks $160, dogs & pups 10 weeks and up)
Handlers learn how to teach their dogs good manners and basic obedience - including sit, down, wait, come, no jumping up, loose-leash walking, leave-it and more including getting used to grooming, playing games, learning tricks and learning to retrieving a ball.
Start Dates: Jan 20, Feb 24, March 3, April 7, April 14, June 2, June 9, July 21, July 28, Sept. 15, Sept. 22, Oct 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10

SPECIAL CLINIC celebrating POOCHES in the PARK :
Prep for the Canine Good Citizen Test   ( * $10 if you sign up at Pooches in the Park on 3/11)
March 25

Canine Good Citizen Test
April 1, June 30, October 13

Clinics
2-4 pm $45

Polite Leash Manners
April 7, June 16, Oct 1

Recall
July 28, Sept 22

Tricks
Feb 17, August 12

Intermediate Classes

Family Dog II :
Sat. May 17- June 28, 2008
12:30- 1:30 pm

6 weeks $180 includes CGC evaluation June 28 @ 3 pm
Graduates of Family Dog I
Intermediate skills, working with your dog at a distance, American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) preparation and evaluation, Tricks, Recall, working with distractions such as kids, adolescent and feisty dogs.

This exciting course is for graduates of FD I or equivalent. You'll refine and expand the skills you've learned in Family Dog I. Your dog's good manners and your handling skills will be assessed in the CGC at the culmination of the course.

Your course fees include the CGC evaluation. and focus on you in distracting situations.

12:30- 1:30 pm
May 17, 2008 - June 28
(skip June 7 for Woof to Woof benefit for Vista Center for the Blind)

CGC 3 pm

Dog Meets World-Street Smarts : (4 hour course over 2 weeks $110)
In public settings such as cafés & malls, we'll practice the skills you've learned in basic and puppy class.
2007 Start Dates: Feb 24, March 3, Oct 27

Agility Obstacles for Fun :
Starting in Spring! These classes fill quickly; early reservations suggested.
2007 Start Dates:   March 3, June 9, Sept 8,  Sept. 22, Nov. 3

SPECIAL EVENT
Join us at the Second Annual Pooches in the Park at the
Aptos Dog Park
Sunday, March 11
Please visit www.scparks.com for the latest news about this fun, educational community celebration of responsible dog ownership

Unless specified, classes are held at the Aptos Grange, 2555 Mar Vista Drive