Backchaining for Independent Contacts and Weaves
4 weeks - class size limited to 4 students- auditors are encouraged
Prerequisites: Dog is 12 months of age or olde and food/toy motivated.
Using backchaining, we will teach your dog to confidently and independently perform contacts and weaves- an essential skill to build distance during agility. Limited to 4 handler-dog teams to maximize learning time. Auditors are encouraged to come watch and learn without their dog. Please email the instructor if you have any questions.
4 weeks - class size limited to 4 students- auditors are encouraged
Prerequisites: Dog is 12 months of age or olde and food/toy motivated.
Using backchaining, we will teach your dog to confidently and independently perform contacts and weaves- an essential skill to build distance during agility. Limited to 4 handler-dog teams to maximize learning time. Auditors are encouraged to come watch and learn without their dog. Please email the instructor if you have any questions.
CPE Fun and Strategy Games Workshop
4 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
Prerequisites: Can perform all contacts at full height, weaves can be open or closed
Learn the rules and strategy for the CPE games Snooker, Full House, and Jackpot.
4 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
Prerequisites: Can perform all contacts at full height, weaves can be open or closed
Learn the rules and strategy for the CPE games Snooker, Full House, and Jackpot.
Monday 7pm Rachel Williamson-Witzel
December 2 - December 23 / skips: none
December 2 - December 23 / skips: none
Agility Trial Prep Workshop
4 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
Prerequisite: Can perform short sequences
Everything you need to know before entering your first trial! Topics covered include: filling out entry forms, getting your dog measured, managing your dog in the chute, working around common trial distractions, desensitizing your dog to trial sounds, and more.
4 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
Prerequisite: Can perform short sequences
Everything you need to know before entering your first trial! Topics covered include: filling out entry forms, getting your dog measured, managing your dog in the chute, working around common trial distractions, desensitizing your dog to trial sounds, and more.
Monday 6pm Rachel Williamson-Witzel
December 2 - December 23 / skips: none
December 2 - December 23 / skips: none
New Drop-in Nose Work: Containers and Vehicles
Each element will have two search areas with the possibilities of multiple hides. Each search will have either a known or unknown number of hides at the handler’s discretion.
Cost: $5/search ($20 for all four possible searches)
Each element will have two search areas with the possibilities of multiple hides. Each search will have either a known or unknown number of hides at the handler’s discretion.
Cost: $5/search ($20 for all four possible searches)
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New Drop-in Nose Work: Containers and Exteriors
Each element will have two search areas with the possibilities of multiple hides. Each search will have either a known or unknown number of hides at the handler’s discretion.
Cost: $5/search ($20 for all four possible searches)
Each element will have two search areas with the possibilities of multiple hides. Each search will have either a known or unknown number of hides at the handler’s discretion.
Cost: $5/search ($20 for all four possible searches)
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Difficult Weave Entries and Exits Workshop
4 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
Prerequisite: Dog must be able to perform all contacts at full height and do 6 weaves (open or closed)
Take your weaves to the next level with sequences focusing on challenging weave entries and/or exits.
4 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
Prerequisite: Dog must be able to perform all contacts at full height and do 6 weaves (open or closed)
Take your weaves to the next level with sequences focusing on challenging weave entries and/or exits.
Strengthening 2on/2off Performance Workshop
4 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
This workshop focuses on proofing your dog's 2on/2off behavior against movement and a variety of distractions.
4 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
This workshop focuses on proofing your dog's 2on/2off behavior against movement and a variety of distractions.
Control Unleashed 1 7 weeks One dog per handler unless the instructor has given you express permission.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Family Pet Manners (or equivalent), dog must be crate trained, reactive dogs must have instructor approval
This class is ideal for dogs that have difficulty concentrating or working on/off-lead near other dogs or in exciting situations. Designed for both performance and companion dogs, Control Unleashed will teach your dog the skills needed to relax, focus, and work reliably in stimulating or stressful environments.
This is part 1 of a 2 part class (HELD IN AGILITY RING)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Family Pet Manners (or equivalent), dog must be crate trained, reactive dogs must have instructor approval
This class is ideal for dogs that have difficulty concentrating or working on/off-lead near other dogs or in exciting situations. Designed for both performance and companion dogs, Control Unleashed will teach your dog the skills needed to relax, focus, and work reliably in stimulating or stressful environments.
This is part 1 of a 2 part class (HELD IN AGILITY RING)
Focused Fundamentals
7 weeks - limited class sizes
9 months old or older by first class meeting.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginning Agility 2.
Dogs build on the skills learned in Beginning Agility levels 1-3 with each 7-week session concentrating on fine tuning your dogs understanding of specific equipment. (Contacts, Sequences, Weaves, Jumping)
Dogs start to work off leash and must respond to the handler's commands. The team builds confidence and skill as the dog works each obstacle with minimum interference and maximum 4 obstacle combinations are introduced. Positive reinforcement is used to pattern skills needed to be successful. You will introduce your dog to handling and other equipment including weaves and basic teeter. Full size contact equipment will be used.
7 weeks - limited class sizes
9 months old or older by first class meeting.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginning Agility 2.
Dogs build on the skills learned in Beginning Agility levels 1-3 with each 7-week session concentrating on fine tuning your dogs understanding of specific equipment. (Contacts, Sequences, Weaves, Jumping)
Dogs start to work off leash and must respond to the handler's commands. The team builds confidence and skill as the dog works each obstacle with minimum interference and maximum 4 obstacle combinations are introduced. Positive reinforcement is used to pattern skills needed to be successful. You will introduce your dog to handling and other equipment including weaves and basic teeter. Full size contact equipment will be used.
Sequences Tuesdays 7pm Susan Geers-Meiners
OLD CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Rally 1
This one-hour class is designed to introduce students to the fun sport of AKC Rally! No prior Rally experience or knowledge required. Successful completion of Advanced Family Pet Class or equivalent is recommended. Dogs attend all classes and will run on leash. Dogs may be crated, or supervised by another adult, while students perform the initial walkthrough.
Class Content Includes:
This one-hour class is designed to introduce students to the fun sport of AKC Rally! No prior Rally experience or knowledge required. Successful completion of Advanced Family Pet Class or equivalent is recommended. Dogs attend all classes and will run on leash. Dogs may be crated, or supervised by another adult, while students perform the initial walkthrough.
Class Content Includes:
- All novice signs will be introduced, explained and demonstrated.
- Students will work on building, performing, and perfecting the skills necessary to successfully navigate a mini-course.
- Focus will be on skills and team building (dog and handler working together).
- AKC Rally regulations and ring etiquette will be discussed.
Thursdays 8pm Susan Geers-Meiners
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Rally 3
This one-hour class will use a variety of AKC Novice, Advanced, and Excellent signs. Students will build on the knowledge learned in Rally 2. Students will advance at their own pace and gain the instruction, confidence, and experience needed to prepare themselves for Rally Advanced (RA), Rally Excellent (RE), and Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE) trial competitions. Completion of the Rally 2 class, or an RN title is a prerequisite. Students may take this class repeatedly.
Dogs may run on/off leash at handler's discretion. Dogs may be crated, or supervised by another adult, while students perform the initial walkthrough.
This one-hour class will use a variety of AKC Novice, Advanced, and Excellent signs. Students will build on the knowledge learned in Rally 2. Students will advance at their own pace and gain the instruction, confidence, and experience needed to prepare themselves for Rally Advanced (RA), Rally Excellent (RE), and Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE) trial competitions. Completion of the Rally 2 class, or an RN title is a prerequisite. Students may take this class repeatedly.
Dogs may run on/off leash at handler's discretion. Dogs may be crated, or supervised by another adult, while students perform the initial walkthrough.
Thursdays 8pm Susan Geers-Meiners
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Advanced Agility
7 weeks - limited class sizes
Prerequisite: Must be in Open/Advanced or Level 3 (CPE) to attend.Advanced handling techniques only. There will be NO OBSTACLE TRAINING in this class. Instructor will have the right to ask that you go back to a lower level class if your dog has obstacle issues. This class is for teams that are already competing. The goal of this class is to build further on the confidence of the dog and handler's ability to perform on the courses at the higher levels of competition.
7 weeks - limited class sizes
Prerequisite: Must be in Open/Advanced or Level 3 (CPE) to attend.Advanced handling techniques only. There will be NO OBSTACLE TRAINING in this class. Instructor will have the right to ask that you go back to a lower level class if your dog has obstacle issues. This class is for teams that are already competing. The goal of this class is to build further on the confidence of the dog and handler's ability to perform on the courses at the higher levels of competition.
Thursdays 5:45pm - 7:30pm Brenda Gilday
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Backyard Agility
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
Prerequisites: Agility Skillbuilding, or equivalent
This class will focuses on courses and skills you can practice in small spaces and with minimal equipment. Courses will be 40x40(or smaller) and use only bar jumps and a single tunnel. There will be no weaves or contacts used in this class. Each week the teams will practice a course and receive a handout of other sequences that can be done with the same setup.
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
Prerequisites: Agility Skillbuilding, or equivalent
This class will focuses on courses and skills you can practice in small spaces and with minimal equipment. Courses will be 40x40(or smaller) and use only bar jumps and a single tunnel. There will be no weaves or contacts used in this class. Each week the teams will practice a course and receive a handout of other sequences that can be done with the same setup.
Mondays 8pm Rachel Williamson-Witzel
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Turns and Crosses: Handling Techniques Deciphered
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
Prerequisites: Dog can work off-leash over 1 jump around other dogs. Dog can run short sequences
Ever feel like your agility instructor is speaking to you in a different language? Mix up your rear and blind crosses? This class is for you! Come learn different handling techniques- from fronts and rears to false turns and whiskey crosses- as we break down exactly what goes into each. Master how to best use body language to effectively communicate with your dog and create the most efficient lines from one obstacle to the next.
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
Prerequisites: Dog can work off-leash over 1 jump around other dogs. Dog can run short sequences
Ever feel like your agility instructor is speaking to you in a different language? Mix up your rear and blind crosses? This class is for you! Come learn different handling techniques- from fronts and rears to false turns and whiskey crosses- as we break down exactly what goes into each. Master how to best use body language to effectively communicate with your dog and create the most efficient lines from one obstacle to the next.
Mondays 7:00pm Rachel Williamson-Witzel
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Agility Foundations 7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
Prerequisites: Dog can be crated, sit, stay, and come when called. It is recommended(but not required) that the dog is familiar with shaping or is enrolled in the Shaping class.
Whether you are just having fun or planning to compete some day, this foundation class series will set up you and your dog for success in the agility ring. We will begin on the flat and with lowered obstacles and progress to off-leash work and full-height contacts, all with a focus on fun, safety, and teamwork. We will primarily use shaping and targeting to achieve our goals and establish confidence and independence right from the start,
Prerequisites: Dog can be crated, sit, stay, and come when called. It is recommended(but not required) that the dog is familiar with shaping or is enrolled in the Shaping class.
Whether you are just having fun or planning to compete some day, this foundation class series will set up you and your dog for success in the agility ring. We will begin on the flat and with lowered obstacles and progress to off-leash work and full-height contacts, all with a focus on fun, safety, and teamwork. We will primarily use shaping and targeting to achieve our goals and establish confidence and independence right from the start,
Part 1 Tuesdays 10:00am Rachel Williamson-Witzel
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Puppy Pre-Agility
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
Prerequisites: Dog must be between 8 weeks and 6 months in age
Designed for fun and learning, this class will give your puppy a great head-start on any future training. Although it is geared for the performance dog, it can also be a great time for the pet puppy. Puppies will come away with the ability to focus on you, find self-control, enthusiasm, drive, balance and be willing to try new things with confidence. Some skills taught are crosses, distance work, toy motivation, driving through an open weave channel, recalls, crate games, targeting, front and rear end awareness, introducing ending behaviors for the contact equipment, and flat work skills. Obstacles will be set at low heights and introduced in a manner that will not strain a puppy’s body, including tire, tunnel, plank, table, and weaves.
Mondays 6pm, July 8-August 26, skip date: June 22
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
Prerequisites: Dog must be between 8 weeks and 6 months in age
Designed for fun and learning, this class will give your puppy a great head-start on any future training. Although it is geared for the performance dog, it can also be a great time for the pet puppy. Puppies will come away with the ability to focus on you, find self-control, enthusiasm, drive, balance and be willing to try new things with confidence. Some skills taught are crosses, distance work, toy motivation, driving through an open weave channel, recalls, crate games, targeting, front and rear end awareness, introducing ending behaviors for the contact equipment, and flat work skills. Obstacles will be set at low heights and introduced in a manner that will not strain a puppy’s body, including tire, tunnel, plank, table, and weaves.
Mondays 6pm, July 8-August 26, skip date: June 22
Part 2 Mondays 6:00pm Rachel Williamson-Witzel
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Beginner Novice Competition Obedience 7 weeks - limited class sizes
Prerequisites: Completion of Advanced Family Pet, or CGC title, or instructor permission
Let's take your dog's manners to the next level! This class will teach you and your dog the skills needed to compete towards the AKC Beginner Novice title. Even if you don't plan to compete in obedience, this class will teach you and your dog new behaviors that will prepare you for a variety of dog sports and skills useful for everyday life.
Prerequisites: Completion of Advanced Family Pet, or CGC title, or instructor permission
Let's take your dog's manners to the next level! This class will teach you and your dog the skills needed to compete towards the AKC Beginner Novice title. Even if you don't plan to compete in obedience, this class will teach you and your dog new behaviors that will prepare you for a variety of dog sports and skills useful for everyday life.
Tuesdays 2pm Bea Davis and Janet Schinner
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Shaping 3 weeks (dogs come each week) Cost: non-members: $50, members: $15
Prerequisites: Have completed at least one class at CCDTC.
Have you ever wondered "How did they train their dog to do THAT?" The answer is shaping! Build new behaviors from scratch while having fun and exercising your dog's brain.
Prerequisites: Have completed at least one class at CCDTC.
Have you ever wondered "How did they train their dog to do THAT?" The answer is shaping! Build new behaviors from scratch while having fun and exercising your dog's brain.
Thursdays 6pm Alicia Williams
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Stress-Free Grooming and Vet Visits 7 weeks
Prerequisites: Dogs must be comfortable being crated and be non-reactive towards people and other dogs
Note: 1st week of class is Orientation and is for “humans” only.
Does your dog dread the groomer? Feel like you are wrestling an alligator every time your dog needs a pill? Your dog will be exposed to a variety of grooming and vet to build a positive association with those objects. We will discuss techniques to get your dog used to being handled all over and how to make the grooming salon and vet's office your dog's happy place.
Prerequisites: Dogs must be comfortable being crated and be non-reactive towards people and other dogs
Note: 1st week of class is Orientation and is for “humans” only.
Does your dog dread the groomer? Feel like you are wrestling an alligator every time your dog needs a pill? Your dog will be exposed to a variety of grooming and vet to build a positive association with those objects. We will discuss techniques to get your dog used to being handled all over and how to make the grooming salon and vet's office your dog's happy place.
Sundays 4:00pm Jamie Batchler and Rachel Williamson-Witzel
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Loose Leash Walking 3 weeks (dogs come each week) Cost: non-members: $50, members $15
Prerequisites: Dogs must not be reactive to people or dogs.
Tired of being dragged all over the place or tripping over your dog? Feel like your arm might just fall off one day? We have a solution! This class will teach you and your dog how to walk nicely together when out in public.
Prerequisites: Dogs must not be reactive to people or dogs.
Tired of being dragged all over the place or tripping over your dog? Feel like your arm might just fall off one day? We have a solution! This class will teach you and your dog how to walk nicely together when out in public.
Thursdays 6:00pm Alicia Williams
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Platforms and Pedestals - Elevate Your Training! 4 weeks
Prerequisites: Completion of a basic manners course
Note: 1st week of class is Orientation and is for “humans” only.
Platforms and pedestals are great tools for teaching a variety of behaviors- everything from sits and stays to precise heeling and go outs! This class will cover picking the right platform for your dog, building attraction to the platform, and using platforms and pedestals to teach beginner to advanced skills.
Prerequisites: Completion of a basic manners course
Note: 1st week of class is Orientation and is for “humans” only.
Platforms and pedestals are great tools for teaching a variety of behaviors- everything from sits and stays to precise heeling and go outs! This class will cover picking the right platform for your dog, building attraction to the platform, and using platforms and pedestals to teach beginner to advanced skills.
Wednesdays 5:30pm Rachel Williamson - Witzel
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Obedience and Manners Games 7 weeks - limited to 8 dogs
One dog per handler unless the instructor has given you express permission.
Prereq: Family Pet Manners, or equivalent. Dog must be comfortable being crated for short periods.
We will focus on proofing your dog's behavior to a variety of distractions, increasing impulse control, and reducing the use of treats as reinforcement through the power of games and play. This class is appropriate for dog's of all skill level as games can be made more challenging for advanced teams.
One dog per handler unless the instructor has given you express permission.
Prereq: Family Pet Manners, or equivalent. Dog must be comfortable being crated for short periods.
We will focus on proofing your dog's behavior to a variety of distractions, increasing impulse control, and reducing the use of treats as reinforcement through the power of games and play. This class is appropriate for dog's of all skill level as games can be made more challenging for advanced teams.
FULL Mondays 7:00pm Rachel Williamson - Witzel
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Beginning Agility 2
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginning Agility 1.
Continuation of working on scaled down versions of agility equipment and introduction to full size equipment, as well as various jumps and jumping skills. The class floor is often split with one side concentrating on jumping and jumping skills and the other on equipment with the class switching sides halfway through the class time. Off-lead work will begin. Work towards running short sequences and introducing more handling skills.
Dog and handler teams may stay in Beginning Agility 2 for multiple sessions before moving on to Beginning Agility 3.
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginning Agility 1.
Continuation of working on scaled down versions of agility equipment and introduction to full size equipment, as well as various jumps and jumping skills. The class floor is often split with one side concentrating on jumping and jumping skills and the other on equipment with the class switching sides halfway through the class time. Off-lead work will begin. Work towards running short sequences and introducing more handling skills.
Dog and handler teams may stay in Beginning Agility 2 for multiple sessions before moving on to Beginning Agility 3.
Beginning Agility 1
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
New to agility? Start here.
For the beginning agility puppy or dog. Age 4 months and older. Introduction to agility where dog and handler will learn to work together as a team and lay the groundwork for a good working relationship with the dog learning to focus attention and take direction from handler. Class covers foundation skills, attention and focus games, targeting, stays, recalls, and basic agility turns using positive reinforcement. Dogs will be slowly introduced to various scaled down agility obstacles. Foundation and flat-work exercises to practice at home will be provided.
If the instructor finds that your dog needs to have more self-control, the instructor may request that you take some manners or obedience classes and continue this class the next session.
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
New to agility? Start here.
For the beginning agility puppy or dog. Age 4 months and older. Introduction to agility where dog and handler will learn to work together as a team and lay the groundwork for a good working relationship with the dog learning to focus attention and take direction from handler. Class covers foundation skills, attention and focus games, targeting, stays, recalls, and basic agility turns using positive reinforcement. Dogs will be slowly introduced to various scaled down agility obstacles. Foundation and flat-work exercises to practice at home will be provided.
If the instructor finds that your dog needs to have more self-control, the instructor may request that you take some manners or obedience classes and continue this class the next session.
