Santa Clara Dog Training Club

This introductory Utility class is for teams ready for training in the Utility Obedience class.  This class covers the requirements and starts the training of:

• Signal exercise: The dog learns to respond to hand signals to stand, stay, down, sit, and come
• Scent discrimination: The dog finds the handler's scent among other items and returns the correct item
• Directed retrieve: The dog follows a signal to retrieve an item and return it to the handler
• Moving stand and exam: The dog heels, stands, and stays while the handler moves away

Note: Directed Jumping is not included

Price:  $140 + 2.50 registration fee for 7 week session, classes are held on Tuesdays

Prerequisite:  Instructor recommendation and proficient retrieve (no mouthing), Stand for Exam, Recall, Heeling. 

What to bring to class: Dumbell & Gloves - available from J &J dog supply, Max 200, or Training Reasures.  Long retractable leash, high value treats, treat pouch, water, crate so your dog is safely put up during rotations and a positive attitude! 

Cancellation & Refunds: If you need to cancel anytime before the day of the first class of a session, we’re happy to offer a refund minus fees (currently about $13 to cover registration fees and credit card processing).No refunds can be given for cancellations made on or after the first class of a session. We’re also unable to offer refunds, credits, or prorated fees for missed classes once the session has started. I'm only signing up the one handler who’ll be working with the dog in class. If there are additional registrations with the same dog, those registrations will be canceled and refunded, minus fees. Need to switch to a class that’s a better fit for your skill level? Transfers may be possible, depending on space availability. Price differences will apply. Just contact us and we’ll do our best to help.