During class sessions any dog who is not in the ring with his handler and/or the instructor must be in a crate. The “next dog up” may be out of crate, but out of “dog leaving ring” flow
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- Classes consist of one 45 minute session per week for 3, 4 or 7 weeks.
- Pre-Registration and payment for a class is required with exception of Drop-In Conformation Classes.
- It is first come first registered. Register early as classes fill quickly! Due to USPS delivery delays as well as frequency registrars pick up mail, we STRONGLY suggest using PayPal to register for classes. Registration is done by first received.
- Receipt of payment does NOT guarantee a slot in the class.
- You will be notified regarding registration status. If the class is filled before the registrar receives your registration, you will be refunded in full. Check your spam/Junk folders as some email providers put our emails in those folders.
- We do not create wait lists. Registering for a "future class" that is not on the schedule will result in a full refund.
- Additions to the class schedules are posted on Fridays.
- Some classes now have pre-requisites. Any questions, request for exemption (training elsewhere, etc.), please contact the Training Director at td.ccdtc@gmail.com
Class Fees:
- Fees cover all the classes
- 7 Week Classes for Non-members: $120
- 3 - 4 Week Classes for Nonmembers: $70
- Additional 7 Week classes (for same dog) in the same calendar year: $105
- First class for rescue dog within 6 months of adoption: $100 (Proof of adoption required with registration form or first day of class.)
- 7 Week Classes for Members: $30
- 3 - 4 Week Classes for Members: $20
Refund Policy:
If you register for a class and are unable to attend the session, please contact the appropriate registrar:
Agility: Susan Pfeffer
Scent Detection: Rob Galbraith
All other classes: Page Belland
A transfer to another class may be possible, limited to class space available. Refunds/transfers will be given with at least three days notification prior to the start of the class.
Cancellation Notice:
If a class must be cancelled because of inclement weather or other emergency, your instructor will contact you. You can also check the CCDTC home page for last minute cancellations. Allowances will be made in the schedule for make-up classes.
If you register for a class and are unable to attend the session, please contact the appropriate registrar:
Agility: Susan Pfeffer
Scent Detection: Rob Galbraith
All other classes: Page Belland
A transfer to another class may be possible, limited to class space available. Refunds/transfers will be given with at least three days notification prior to the start of the class.
Cancellation Notice:
If a class must be cancelled because of inclement weather or other emergency, your instructor will contact you. You can also check the CCDTC home page for last minute cancellations. Allowances will be made in the schedule for make-up classes.
Rally Practice Courses, Novice to Excellent
7 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class
The practice courses will include signs from all skill levels. Every station will have a Novice level sign for beginner teams, with alternate signs for those who wish to practice Advanced or Excellent. Each handler/dog team will be able to perform the course twice during each class. Prior experience with Rally is helpful but not required.
7 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class
The practice courses will include signs from all skill levels. Every station will have a Novice level sign for beginner teams, with alternate signs for those who wish to practice Advanced or Excellent. Each handler/dog team will be able to perform the course twice during each class. Prior experience with Rally is helpful but not required.
Wednesdays 1:00-2:30pm Peg Polanski
September 13 - November 1, 2023 No class: October 18
September 13 - November 1, 2023 No class: October 18
Rally 1
Prerequisite: Completion of two manners classes or equivalent. This class is for beginner Rally students with little or no knowledge of Rally and those who just want more practice with Novice level signs and Novice courses.
Prerequisite: Completion of two manners classes or equivalent. This class is for beginner Rally students with little or no knowledge of Rally and those who just want more practice with Novice level signs and Novice courses.
FULL Thursdays 8:00pm - 8:45pm Susan Geers-Meiners
September 14 - October 26, 2023
September 14 - October 26, 2023
Rally 1b
Prerequisite: Completion of two manners classes or equivalent. Any level of dog and handler team may take this class. We will be focusing on requirements for earning the Rally Novice title however we will begin introducing intermediate/advanced level signs. There will still be plenty of opportunities to practice Novice level signs if you are just starting out as these are used in all levels. For this class dogs may run on or off leash based on ability.
Prerequisite: Completion of two manners classes or equivalent. Any level of dog and handler team may take this class. We will be focusing on requirements for earning the Rally Novice title however we will begin introducing intermediate/advanced level signs. There will still be plenty of opportunities to practice Novice level signs if you are just starting out as these are used in all levels. For this class dogs may run on or off leash based on ability.
TBD
Rally 2
This class will use a variety of AKC Intermediate, Advanced, and Excellent signs. Students will build on the knowledge learned in Rally Novice. 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 Novice 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 class will use a variety of AKC Intermediate, Advanced, and Excellent signs. Students will build on the knowledge learned in Rally Novice. 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 Novice 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.
Mondays 4:00pm - 4:45pm Paul Hittle
October 2 - November 13, 2023
October 2 - November 13, 2023
Rally 3
This class will use a variety of AKC Novice, Advanced, and Excellent signs. Students will build on the knowledge learned in Rally Novice. 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 Novice 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 class will use a variety of AKC Novice, Advanced, and Excellent signs. Students will build on the knowledge learned in Rally Novice. 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 Novice 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.