2010 Schedule
Call: 831.685-DOGS(3647)Introductory Level Classes
$180 for 6 one-hour classes at the Aptos Grange
Please notes that dogs must be in good health and older than 10 weeks and current on immunizations. For Puppy I, pups need to have received their first 2 sets of immunizations.
Family Dog I/Puppy I
11-12 noon
50 minute class for 6 weeks
Owner/guardians learn how to teach their dogs good manners and basic obedience. Skills taught include: sit, down, stay, come, no jumping up, loose-leash walking, leave-it, wait at doors and more. Additional skills include learning to settle, pre-agility training, and getting used to working around other dogs and distractions in a controlled, fun setting.
Intermediate Classes
Family Dog II and Family Dog III
12 to 1pm
This exciting course is for graduates of FD I, Puppy 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.
Intermediate skills taught include working with your dog at a distance, American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) preparation and evaluation, Tricks, Recall, and Agility Obstacles. You’ll gain valuable experience working with your dog with distractions such as kids, adolescent and feisty dogs.
Agility
1-2pm
Our most popular class for graduates of Family Dog I, this course introduces you and your dog safely to this super fun activity. You’ll lern tunnels, jumps, see saws, pause table, weave poles, and tire jumps.
6 week class start date for Family Dog I/Puppy I, Family Dog II & III, and Agility I and II
(Aptos Grange)
March 5th
April 30th
June 5th
July 9th
September 10th
October 22nd
Drop in Agility and Obedience
12-1pm Every Saturday $30 a session.
Junior Dog Trainers Camp
Junior Dog Trainers Camp is a week long summer camp where teens learn valuable dog training skills while helping shelter dogs improve their manners and enhance adoptability.
Session I: July 12-16 2010
Session II: August 9-13 2010
$250
Campers will:
• Work with and train shelter dogs to have basic manners
• Try their hand at agility and trick training
• Learn about dog health, behavior, grooming and the role of dogs in our community
• Take part in fun activities to promote their dog’s adoption
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