Y2K9s Class Information
Y2K9s offers a
variety of classes in Companion Obedience, Competition Obedience,
Agility and Flyball. Classes are taught by experienced trainers and the
competition class instructors are active in their sports. For
information about our instructors and class offerings, see our
"Instructors" and "Classes Description" pages.
Y2K9s uses Operant
Conditioning in the form commonly known as "Clicker Training" as the
basis for instruction at all levels and in all arenas. "Clicker
Training" relies on positive reinforcement to teach desired behaviors
and skills. Several veterinarians, including the Behavior Clinic
at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School, refer people to
us for training.
Student-to-instructor ratios are intentionally kept
small to permit individual attention. Family members are
encouraged to attend together. Practical obedience is
emphasized, with particular emphasis on the dog's attention to the
owner and solid recall skills. In agility classes, the dogs move
quickly to performing short courses and working off-lead while around
other dogs.
Students Coming From Other Training Programs into Other Than
Beginner Obedience and CGC Classes:
Y2K9s uses Operant
Conditioning in the form commonly known as "Clicker Training" as the
basis for instruction at all levels and in all arenas. "Clicker
Training" relies on positive reinforcement to teach desired behaviors
and skills. Our advanced classes are predicated upon this type of
training. Our Registrar may request you to take a two-hour lesson
with one of our training directors in order to review our training
program with you so you are familiar with it and can take full
advantage of the class you will be enrolled.
Tentatively, class schedule for the 2008 Class Schedule at Y2K9s:
