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2012 Monday Classes

Classes are $120 per 6 week session
Maximum of 8 dogs per class

To register, phone 202-K9XX (202-5999)
We are no longer accepting registration by email. Sometimes, because of delivery lags and spam filtering, confusion ensues.
We accept payment by cash or cheque on the first day of classes.

CURRENT SESSION: January 9
This session is in progress.

NEXT SESSION: February 27
Session opens for registration on January 9, 2012 at 9:00am. Calls before 9:00am will not be answered. Please do not go to voice mail - I'm busy answering other calls. Try again after 4 or 5 rings. Students who have been on our waiting list may register one week earlier.

HOLIDAYS
On holiday Mondays, no classes are scheduled; past and current students are welcome to use the facilities with no drop-in fee during normal class hours (6 pm to 9 pm). These are K9 Express student nights only.

K9 Express Holiday Mondays for 2012:
February 20, Family Day
May 21, Victoria Day
July 2, Canada Day
August 6, Heritage Day
August TBA, the day after Nationals, traveling day for instructors
September 3, Labour Day
October 8, Thanksgiving

 

January 9, 2012
This session will be 6 weeks and will cost $120
Session Dates
Equipment you'll need for the classes
  • Class1: January 9
  • Class 2: January 16
  • Class 3: January 23
  • Class 4: January 30
  • Class 5: February 6
  • Class 6: February 13
  • Flat buckle collar (no training collars)
  • 6 foot leash
  • Tab leash
  • Soft stinky food treats
  • Tug toy
  • Throw toy

Time
Session
7:00 PM
A. Foundation Skills
 

Equipment familiarity for the dog and handler. All obstacles will be introduced: tire, jumps (including spreads), tunnel, chute, contacts (A-frame, dogwalk, teeter, table), and weaves. You and your dog will be introduced to "Target Training", an important training concept for later classes.
  B. Novice Handling
 

Introduction to sequencing and crosses.

Pre-requisites:

  • Dogs must be able to sequence at least 2 jumps
  • Foundation Skills (or equivalent)

Required equipment: throw-able toy or food container (with best treats in
the world or maybe some salmon cream cheese).
8:00 PM A. Advanced Handling - Course Strategy
 

Meant for those teams ready to compete or are already competing at the Starters or Advanced level.

Pre-requisites:

  • Dogs must be able to sequence at least 2 jumps
  • Foundation Skills (or equivalent)

What you need: dog's favourite toy and/or larger sized treats or a treat container you can throw.
  B. Masters Handling - Skills and Drills
 

Meant for those teams competing at the Advanced or Masters level.

Pre-requisites:

  • Dogs must be able to sequence at least 2 jumps
  • Foundation Skills (or equivalent)

Accessories required: Dog's favourite reward (this is still training so bring what they love and be able to toss it to them at distance)