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Santa Clara Dog Training Club



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ScentWork Level 4 - Intermediate/Advanced - 6:00 PM

$140

with Madeline Becker

Calendar Next session starts Apr 9, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 7 weeks

Teams will learn to identify and indicate specific scents used by AKC and other organizations.. Team handling and proficiency with handler body movement, alert recognition, and timing will be refined. Proficiency with these techniques will lead to AKC Scent Work and other trialing organization titles.

Prerequisite: ScentWork Level 3 Novice/Intermediate or equivalent

Note: To maximize the instructor's time with students,  please don't register more than one dog per handler per class.  

See the description of all scent work classes and the order of progression

Equipment:

  • Crate for your dog
  • Lots of “high-value” treats in a pouch
  • Flat buckle, collar, or harness
  • At least a 10 foot leash, easy to take on and off

 

 Cancellation/Refund Policy: 

  1. Cancellation of a class for any reason BEFORE the first class date of a  session will be refunded minus our coursestorm and credit card fees (currently about $13)
  2. There are NO REFUNDS for any cancellations AFTER the first class of a session.
  3. There will be NO REFUNDS or pro-rating for any classes missed after the start date of the first class of any given session.
  4. Transfers to a more skill appropriate class in the same session before or after the class start date may be possible with approval and subject to space availability. Please contact us. 
Full Course

CGC / Intermediate Obedience - 7:00 PM

$140

with Marly Louw

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 9, 2024 at 7 pm, runs for 7 weeks

This class is for students who wish to prepare their dog for the CGC required behaviors as well as for students who just want to advance their dog's obedience skills to a higher level, e.g., longer stays, duration attention, focused heeling, ignoring distractions, emergency stop and rock solid recall. Food rewards are used; however, students will learn how to wean off food rewards through the use of engagement and play. 

STAR Puppy Program: Students in this class with this specific instructor and a dog under 12 months are eligible for the AKC S.T.A.R. puppy program. Ask the instructor for details. 

Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner class or equivalent skill level. 

Click the following links to help determine which obedience class is best for your goals and abilities:

Equipment:

  • Water bowl & water for you and your dog
  • Comfy shoes and clothing
  • All collars are acceptable, except no e-collars.  Your instructor recommends a flat or buckle collar
  • 6 foot leash, NO retractable leashes
  • Big towel (mat or bath rug preferred) for your dog to lay down 

Handler equipment:

  • A treat bag or pockets to put your dog’s food in
  • Plenty of food for your dog. It can be their daily food allowance and/or treats. The more variety the better!  (NO treats that are oily, flaky, or crumbly)

*TIP: have the food ready cut into pinky nail size bites.

Cancellation/Refund Policy:  

  1. Cancellation of a class for any reason BEFORE the first class date of a  session will be refunded minus our coursestorm and credit card fees (currently about $13)
  2. There are NO REFUNDS for any cancellations AFTER the first class of a session.
  3. There will be NO REFUNDS or pro-rating for any classes missed after the start date of the first class of any given session.
  4. Transfers to a more skill appropriate class in the same session before or after the class start date may be possible with approval and subject to space availability. Please contact us. 

Novice II - 7:00 PM

$140

with Dave Signorotti

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 9, 2024 at 7 pm, runs for 7 weeks

The Novice class is intended for those handlers who wish to perfect their obedience exercises beyond the Canine Good Citizen level. The class is aimed at Beginner Novice (BN) and AKC Novice Companion Dog (CD) handlers. The Novice class will cover on-leash heeling and figure of eight, as well as off-leash heeling. In addition, the recall exercise, the BN "leave your dog and walk around the ring", and sit and stand for exam are included. Students will practice group sits and downs (1 minute each), and "handler leave your dog to get your leash". The class may be repeated as needed. 

Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor.  The handler should know all of the exercises included in Novice 1, heel on leash with figure eight and off leash recall plus finishes, stand for exam, heel free, sit stay and get your leash, as well as group sit and down stays.  This class prepares a dog for the Novice class that can earn the Companion Dog (CD) title.  This class is usually repeated.

Click the following links to help determine which obedience class is best for your goals and abilities:

Equipment:

  • All collars are acceptable, except no e-collars.  Your instructor recommends a flat or buckle collar
  • 6 foot leash, NO retractable leashes

 

Cancellation/Refund Policy: 

  1. Cancellation of a class for any reason BEFORE the first class date of a session will be refunded minus our coursestorm and credit card fees (currently about $13)
  2. There are NO REFUNDS for any cancellations AFTER the first class of a session.
  3. There will be NO REFUNDS or pro-rating for any classes missed after the start date of the first class of any given session.
  4. Transfers to a more skill appropriate class in the same session before or after the class start date may be possible with approval and subject to space availability. Please contact us. 

Rally Novice, Intermediate - 7:00 PM

$140

with Susan Horovitz

Calendar Next session starts Apr 9, 2024 at 7 pm, runs for 7 weeks

In Rally Novice, Intermediate you and your dog will master the Rally Novice and Intermediate signs and will learn how to effectively walk a rally course. Time permitting, we will also work on effective ring entry.

AKC Rally is intended as a stepping-stone to the more formal AKC obedience, with many exhibitors doing rally prior to competitive obedience. Rally is divided into the following levels: Rally Novice and Intermediate both performed on-leash, followed by off-leash Advanced, Excellent and Master levels. Rally Intermediate is an optional level.

Prerequisite:  Your dog needs to be able to heel on leash, sit, stand, down, front, finish to the left and right, as well as stay in the sit, down and stand positions. 

Click the following links to help determine which obedience class is best for your goals and abilities:

 Equipment:

  • Crate - your dog is safely put up during the walk-through that precedes each class

 

Cancellation/Refund Policy:  

  1. Cancellation of a class for any reason BEFORE the first class date of a session will be refunded minus our coursestorm and credit card fees (currently about $13)
  2. There are NO REFUNDS for any cancellations AFTER the first class of a session.
  3. There will be NO REFUNDS or pro-rating for any classes missed after the start date of the first class of any given session.
  4. Transfers to a more skill appropriate class in the same session before or after the class start date may be possible with approval and subject to space availability. Please contact us. 
Full Course

ScentWork Level 3 - Novice/Intermediate - 7:00 PM

$140

with Erin Becker

Calendar Next session starts Apr 9, 2024 at 7 pm, runs for 7 weeks

This class is intended for dogs who are on odor and/or pairing and want to improve their skills in AKC Scent Work and other trialing organizations. Teams will work on improving their skills in change of behaviors, reward timing, leash handling, handler body movement, and drive to odor. 

Prerequisite: ScentWork Beginning I & II or equivalent and dogs should recognize more than one odor. 

Note: To maximize the instructor's time with students,  please don't register more than one dog per handler per class.

See the description of all scentwork classes and the order of progression: ScentWork Class descriptions and progression

Equipment:

  • Crate for your dog
  • Lots of “high-value” treats, in a pouch
  • Flat buckle, collar, or harness
  • At least at a 10 foot leash, easy to take on and off

 

Cancellation/Refund Policy: 

  1. Cancellation of a class for any reason BEFORE the first class date of a  session will be refunded minus our coursestorm and credit card fees (currently about $13)
  2. There are NO REFUNDS for any cancellations AFTER the first class of a session.
  3. There will be NO REFUNDS or pro-rating for any classes missed after the start date of the first class of any given session.
  4. Transfers to a more skill appropriate class in the same session before or after the class start date may be possible with approval and subject to space availability. Please contact us. 
Full Course

ScentWork Level 4 - Intermediate/Advanced - 7:00 PM

$140

with Madeline Becker

Calendar Next session starts Apr 9, 2024 at 7 pm, runs for 7 weeks

Teams will learn to identify and indicate specific scents used by AKC and other organizations.. Team handling and proficiency with handler body movement, alert recognition, and timing will be refined. Proficiency with these techniques will lead to AKC Scent Work and other trialing organization titles.

Prerequisite: ScentWork Level 3 Novice/Intermediate or equivalent.

Note: To maximize the instructor's time with students,  please don't register more than one dog per handler per class. 

See the description of all scent work classes and the order of progression: ScentWork Class descriptions and progression

Equipment:

  • Crate for your dog
  • Lots of “high-value” treats, in a pouch
  • Flat buckle, collar, or harness
  • At least a 10 foot leash, easy to take on and off

 

Cancellation/Refund Policy: 

  1. Cancellation of a class for any reason BEFORE the first class date of a  session will be refunded minus our coursestorm and credit card fees (currently about $13)
  2. There are NO REFUNDS for any cancellations AFTER the first class of a session.
  3. There will be NO REFUNDS or pro-rating for any classes missed after the start date of the first class of any given session.
  4. Transfers to a more skill appropriate class in the same session before or after the class start date may be possible with approval and subject to space availability. Please contact us. 
Full Course




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