More Sports & Fun

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Canine Freestyle

Ready to dance with your dog, or give it a try? This class is for dog and handler teams interested in the sport of Canine Freestyle. In addition to moves, content will address choreography, music selection, costumes, style and putting it all together. No experience required.
The Advanced Freestyle class welcomes all levels, with instructor approval. Contact Sally Silverman.

Class	Session Start - End	Location
Advanced Freestyle - Tuesday 11:15am - Sally Silverman	January 5, 2021 - February 16, 2021	Area B1	Class Full
Virtual Classroom: Beginners Canine Musical Freestyle - Monday 6:30pm - Sally Silverman	January 4, 2021 - February 15, 2021	Online	Class Full
Virtual Classroom: Advanced Canine Musical Freestyle - Monday 5:15pm - Sally Silverman	January 4, 2021 - February 15, 2021	Online	Class Full

Rally Skills

Looking to continue building a lasting relationship with your dog while preparing for competition, just having fun, or building a bond before you try a more intense sport such as Agility or Flyball? This course may be just right for you. It’s also perfect for those retired or “sport” dogs who still want to be active.

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.

CLICK HERE to see the current online Rally classes offered.

Advanced Rally Skills

Advanced Rally Skills is offered to those students with a knowledge of Rally and who has worked with their dog in another Rally environment and is familiar with all of the Novice signs and has been at least introduced to the Advanced signs. This class is geared to those students who wish to hone their advanced skills while learning the Rally signs for the Excellent and even Master levels. Heeling techniques will also be covered in this course. The small-size of this class will allow the instructor to tailor the class to the skill level of the students. Off-lead skills will be emphasized.

Class	Session Start - End	Location
Advanced Rally Skills - Monday 12:45pm - Tina Fitzpatrick	January 4, 2021 - February 15, 2021	Area B1	Register
Advanced Rally Skills - Monday 11:15am - Tina Fitzpatrick	January 4, 2021 - February 15, 2021	Area B1	Register

Control Unleashed!

For performance dogs-in-training only. This class follows the curriculum based upon Leslie McDevitt’s book and program, Control Unleashed! Do you have all the basics down with your future performance dog, and need the "next step" to get them ready for the excitement of agility and flyball class? Then this class is for you. This class is appropriate for dogs who have mastered basic obedience behaviors such as "stay" and loose lead walking and are non-aggressive around other dogs. It is designed to give your dog the experience of being loose around other dogs while remaining in "work mode" not "play mode." It is designed to desensitize dogs to other dogs moving quickly or tugging nearby. The foundation theme of this class is Connection; we will be exploring various ways for you to feel connected with your dog and remain the center of your dog's focus around an increasing level of distractions, and help you take that next step towards becoming a working team.

Class	Session Start - End	Location
Control Unleashed! (Continuing Students) - Saturday 12:00pm - Alexa Karaoulis	January 9, 2021 - February 20, 2021	Area A (Turf)	Class Full
Control Unleashed! - Saturday 10:45am - Alexa Karaoulis	January 9, 2021 - February 20, 2021	Area A (Turf)	Class Full

Intro to Nose Work

An introduction to the new and exciting dog sport of K9 Nose Work®. Based on professional detection dog techniques, K9 Nose Work® is fun for dogs of all breeds, ages and personalities. Dogs start by searching for their favorite food or toy reward hidden in a variety of environments. It is a terrific way to allow your dog to have fun, build confidence, and burn mental and physical energy. Handlers will start to see and learn how to read their dog’s body language when working scent.
Prerequisite: Dog must be comfortable in a crate while other dogs are working.

Class	Session Start - End	Location
Intro to Nose Work - Friday 3:15pm - Lisa Woodard	January 8, 2021 - February 19, 2021	Area B1	Class Full
Intro to Nose Work - Tuesday 3:00pm - Alexa Karaoulis	January 5, 2021 - February 16, 2021	Area B1	Class Full

Nose Work - Intro to Odor

For dogs who have had an Intro to Nose Work class or the equivalent, this class will introduce the scent odors used in nose work. If your dog has done primary (searches) and is ready to learn the scents, this is the next class progression.
Prerequisite: Prior Nose Work Class or permission of the instructor.

Class	Session Start - End	Location
Intro to Odor - Thursday 4:30pm - Lisa Woodard	January 7, 2021 - February 18, 2021	Area B1	Class Full

Nose Work - Continuing Odor

This class is a level for dog’s who have completed Intro to Odor and are already on birch. We will be introducing the other two completion odors: Anise and Clove. In addition, there will be more challenging searches including blind hides (unknown to the handler), exteriors, interiors, containers and vehicles and further development of handler skills and starting to read search areas. If your dog has already begun Birch, Anise and Clove this is the class to strengthen their odor obedience to Birch, Anise and Clove.
Prerequisite: Intro to Nose Work and Intro to Odor or permission from instructor
Prerequisite: Intro to Nose Work and Intro to Odor or permission from instructor.

Class	Session Start - End	Location
Continuing Odor - Friday 5:45pm - Lisa Woodard	January 8, 2021 - February 19, 2021	Area B1	Register
Continuing Odor - Thursday 8:15pm - Lisa Woodard	January 7, 2021 - February 18, 2021	Area B1	Register

Intermediate and Advanced Nose Work

Nose Work is the fun search and scenting activity for virtually all dogs and people. Intermediate course picks up where the Intro class left off. Advanced is for those students who are proficient on all odors used by either AKC or NASCW.
Prerequisite: Prior Nose Work Class or permission of the instructor.

Class	Session Start - End	Location
Advanced Nose Work - Friday 7:00pm - Lisa Woodard	January 8, 2021 - February 19, 2021	Area B1	Class Full
Advanced Nose Work (Continuing Students) - Friday 4:30pm - Lisa Woodard	January 8, 2021 - February 19, 2021	Area B1	Class Full
Advanced Nose Work - Thursday 7:00pm - Lisa Woodard	January 7, 2021 - February 18, 2021	Area B1	Class Full
Advanced Nose Work - Thursday 5:45pm - Lisa Woodard	January 7, 2021 - February 18, 2021	Area B1	Class Full
Advanced Nose Work - Monday 8:15pm - Alexa Karaoulis	January 4, 2021 - February 15, 2021	Area B1	Class Full
Advanced Nose Work - Monday 7:00pm - Alexa Karaoulis	January 4, 2021 - February 15, 2021	Area B1	Class Full
Intermediate Nose Work - Monday 5:45pm - Alexa Karaoulis	January 4, 2021 - February 15, 2021	Area B1	Register
Advanced Nose Work - Monday 3:30pm - Alexa Karaoulis	January 4, 2021 - February 15, 2021	Area B1	Class Full
Advanced Nose Work - Monday 2:15pm - Alexa Karaoulis	January 4, 2021 - February 15, 2021	Area B1	Class Full

Disc Dog

Learn the art of chase, catch, retrieve, how to throw catchable passes, and tricky throws!

Class	Session Start - End	Location
Disc Dog - Wednesday 7:00pm - Janie Harris	January 6, 2021 - February 17, 2021	Area B1	Class Full
Disc Dog - Wednesday 5:45pm - Janie Harris	January 6, 2021 - February 17, 2021	Area B1	Class Full

Tricks 101

How Tricky is your dog? Tricks 101 gives your dog the opportunity to learn dozens of fun and sometimes practical tricks. Why? Why not! Tricks are fun, engage your dog's mind, and strengthen your relationship with your dog. In Tricks 101 you will learn how to teach a number of tricks, as well as acquire the skills to figure out how to shape desired behaviors. Those interested in earning a Trick Dog Performance Title will have the opportunity to work on the title throughout the session.

Class	Session Start - End	Location
Virtual Classroom: Tricks Training, Facebook Style - Stacey Manzo	January 4, 2021 - February 22, 2021	Online	Class Full

Parkour

Parkour is urban agility for our canine partners. Dogs are introduced to the activities of jumping, balance, going under and around things and stretches the imagination to use everyday objects in different ways. Parkour can provide an outlet for busy dogs and build confidence for those in need. Your walks will never be the same again and you'll view the world as your obstacle.

Class	Session Start - End	Location
Parkour - Wednesday 1:00pm - CJ Hazell	January 6, 2021 - February 17, 2021	Area B1	Class Full
Parkour - Wednesday 11:30am - CJ Hazell	January 6, 2021 - February 17, 2021	Area B1	Class Full
Virtual Classroom: Parkour - Wednesday 9:00am - CJ Hazell	January 6, 2021 - February 17, 2021	Online	Class Full
Virtual Classroom: Advanced Parkour - Monday 9:00am - CJ Hazell	January 4, 2021 - February 15, 2021	Online	Class Full
Virtual Classroom: Parkour - Sunday 4:00pm - CJ Hazell	January 3, 2021 - February 14, 2021	Online	Class Full

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 $25 for members, $30 for non-members.

Please email Winnie for more information or if you plan to drop in.

Class	Session Start - End	Location
Conformation Handling - Wednesday 8:15pm - Pat Foley & Winnie Radolan	January 6, 2021 - February 24, 2021	Area B1	Register
Conformation Handling - Monday 10:00am - Pat Foley & Winnie Radolan	January 4, 2021 - February 22, 2021	Area B1	Register