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COVID-19 Policy Update
Effective July 22, masks will be optional. However, any instructor may request students to wear a mask during class.
We welcome new students! Please be sure to review our Class Info and Policies. Thank you!
Sports Prep
Are you interested in pursuing a dog sport such as agility, disc dog, rally, competition obedience, or nose work / scent work? This class will prepare you for the teamwork involved and will cover: shaping, working off leash, building teamwork, preparing for the ring, controlling those impulses, and other topics. The primary focus will be to have your team working in an off-leash environment.
Prerequisite: Basic Canine manners or the equivalent.
Class | Session Start - End | Location | |
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Sports Prep - Thursday 8:50am - Diane Battis | April 25, 2024 - June 13, 2024 | Area C1 | Register |
Sports Prep - Tuesday 8:15pm - Diane Battis | April 23, 2024 - June 11, 2024 | Area C2 | Register |
AKC Fit Dog Skills
Prerequisite: Basic Canine manners or the equivalent.
Class | Session Start - End | Location | |
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AKC Fit Dog Skills - Wednesday 2:00pm - Winnie Radolan | May 1, 2024 - June 12, 2024 | Area C1 | Class Full |
Canine Freestyle
The Advanced Freestyle class welcomes all levels, with instructor approval. Contact Sally Silverman.
Class | Session Start - End | Location | |
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Advanced Freestyle - Tuesday 11:15am - Sally Silverman | April 23, 2024 - June 11, 2024 | Area C1 | Register |
Freestyle - Monday 7:30pm - Sally Silverman | April 22, 2024 - June 10, 2024 | Area B | Register |
Kicks and Tricks
Tricks 101
Class | Session Start - End | Location | |
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Tricks 101 - Monday 6:15pm - Sally Silverman | April 22, 2024 - June 10, 2024 | Area B | Register |
Rally Skills
This class is geared towards anyone with zero or some experience with Rally; it will teach the skills needed to perform the Rally signs while offering a chance to start and/or perfect with more coursework. Students who have prior Rally experience are also invited to this class; it will teach the Novice and Intermediate/Advanced level, tailoring it to each student in the class. The small-size of this class will allow the instructor to tailor the class to the skill level of the students.
Class | Session Start - End | Location | |
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Novice Rally Skills - Thursday 9:00am - Tina Fitzpatrick | May 2, 2024 - June 13, 2024 | Area B | Register |
Rally Fun! - Tuesday 10:15am - Tina Fitzpatrick | April 23, 2024 - June 11, 2024 | Area C1 | Register |
Novice Rally Skills - Tuesday 9:00am - Tina Fitzpatrick | April 23, 2024 - June 11, 2024 | Area C1 | Class Full |
Rally Fun! - Thursday 7:30pm - Tina Fitzpatrick | April 25, 2024 - June 13, 2024 | Area C1 | Class Full |
Advanced Rally Skills
Class | Session Start - End | Location | |
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Advanced/Excellent Rally Skills - Tuesday 7:00pm - Diane Battis | April 23, 2024 - June 11, 2024 | Area C1 | Register |
Advanced Rally Skills - Monday 12:15pm - Tina Fitzpatrick | April 22, 2024 - June 10, 2024 | Area C1 | Register |
Excellent Rally Skills - Monday 11:00am - Tina Fitzpatrick | April 22, 2024 - June 10, 2024 | Area C1 | Register |
Competition Obedience – the Novice Level
Using a positive training approach, this class will focus on competition obedience, the novice level for AKC and CDSP Obedience. The class incorporates a lot of game training techniques, making the experience fun for both the dog and handler! Aspects of the other obedience levels will be introduced including retrieving and directed targeting.
Prerequisite: Advanced Canine Manners or Sports Prep Class or the equivalent of either class.
Class | Session Start - End | Location | |
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Competitive Obedience - The Novice Level - Thursday 11:15am - Diane Battis | April 25, 2024 - June 13, 2024 | Area C1 | Class Full |
Formal Obedience
The approach to this class will be to work categories rather than class levels. Basic categories include heeling, jumps, position changes (static and moving), stays, retrieve and others. If the category is stay, all stays from Novice to Utility will be started and information on how to proceed will be given so the handler can move at his own speed. Handling of all Novice exercises will be introduced during the category approach.
Prerequisites: Dogs should be at least 4 months old and have a handle on basic cues such as stand, down, sit and short stay. Basic Canine Manners is a recommended prerequisite class, but not required.
Register for the whole session or pay per class. Per class rate is $40 for members, $55 for non-members.
Disc Dog
Class | Session Start - End | Location | |
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Disc Dog - Wednesday 7:15pm - Janie Harris | May 1, 2024 - June 12, 2024 | Area B | Class Full |
Disc Dog - Wednesday 6:00pm - Janie Harris | May 1, 2024 - June 12, 2024 | Area B | Register |
Parkour
Class | Session Start - End | Location | |
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Advanced Parkour - Wednesday 12:45pm - CJ Hazell | April 24, 2024 - May 29, 2024 | Area B | Class Full |
Parkour - Wednesday 11:30am - CJ Hazell | April 24, 2024 - May 29, 2024 | Area B | Class Full |
Parkour - Wednesday 10:15am - CJ Hazell | April 24, 2024 - May 29, 2024 | Area B | Class Full |
Advanced Parkour - Friday 7:15pm - CJ Hazell | April 26, 2024 - May 24, 2024 | Area B | Class Full |
Parkour - Friday 6:00pm - CJ Hazell | April 26, 2024 - May 24, 2024 | Area B | Class Full |
Mind Games
Class | Session Start - End | Location | |
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Mind Games - Monday 4:45pm - CJ Hazell | April 22, 2024 - May 27, 2024 | Area B | Register |
Therapy Dog Prep
Having a therapy dog can be very rewarding for both the handler and the dog while spreading some joy and happiness. This class is for anyone who wants to pursue therapy volunteering with their dog. It will follow the requirements of Therapy Dog International (TDI), taking the students through all aspects of the test and offering practical insight into the world of being a therapy team. Y2k9s offers the TDI test normally once or twice per year.
Prerequisites: Advanced Canine Manners or the equivalent.
Cooperative Care
Conformation Handling
The goal of our ongoing Show Handling Class is to help you and your dog become a skilled, confident and happy team, ready to make a polished presentation to Conformation judges. Dog/handler teams practice either floor or table stacking for judges’ examination. Various gaiting patterns are executed so that you and your dog can move fluidly in whatever pattern you encounter. In addition, dogs get lots of experience being touched, existing comfortably with different breeds, and developing a relaxed and positive attitude. Individual guidance is offered in breed specific presentation as well as presenting your dog’s best assets to a judge, while downplaying minor imperfections. Class often includes grooming advice as well as trouble-shooting for dogs who have encountered show ring hiccups. We emphasize a positive experience for the dog/handler team.
Register for the whole session or pay per class. Per class rate is $27.50 for members, $36 for non-members.
Please email Winnie for more information or if you plan to drop in.
Class | Session Start - End | Location | |
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Conformation Handling - Wednesday 7:45pm - Pat Foley & Winnie Radolan | May 1, 2024 - June 12, 2024 | Area C1 | Register |
Conformation Handling - Monday 11:30am - Pat Foley & Winnie Radolan | April 29, 2024 - June 10, 2024 | Area B | Register |