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Class
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Description
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Puppy
Manners / S.T.A.R.
Puppy
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This
class is designed for puppies to have fun while learning. Name
recognition, sit, down, come, and leash walking are the
focus. We also cover puppy biting and teach you
how to create good habits that last a lifetime. The ideal
age for this class is a pup under 6 months. We
recommend the beginning obedience class for pups 6 months
and older. The next step in puppy training for
pups under one year of age, this is a certification course
designed by the AKC. The last class of the session is
the test. All pups are eligible, regardless of what
breed or mix of breeds. Learn about the AKC STAR Puppy
requirements by visiting the AKC
website.
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Beginning
Obedience
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Name
recognition, sit, down, come, stay and leash walking are the
focus of this class. We also address in-home behavior
issues: jumping on people, running out the front door, etc.
Ideal age for this class is a pup/dog 6 months of age and
older.
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Level 2 Obedience
/ Canine Good Citizen |
Level 2
obedience is the next step for STAR Puppy graduates and
Beginning Obedience graduates. This class focuses on
transferring the learning process from teaching to expecting
basic responses become habit while the dog learns to take
more responsibility for doing the right thing. This
class also prepares teams for the Canine Good Citizen class.
The
Canine Good Citizen class teaches the AKC CGC curriculum and
the last class of the session is the test. Visit the AKC
website to learn about the CGC requirements. All dogs
are eligible regardless of breed or mix of breeds. |
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Level 3 Obedience |
This
class is a bridge for teams that have successfully
completed the Level 2 class and/or obtained the Canine Good
Citizen certification. Teams in this class continue to
polish and perfect the performance of exercises, and learn
more technical skills. Teams may spend several
sessions in Level 3 prior to moving on to Rally Obedience or
being invited to join the Advanced Obedience class.
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Advanced
Obedience |
The
Advanced Obedience class is by invite only.
This class will focus on attention, heeling,
heeling patterns, recalls, sits and downs. In
addition, the class will focus on retrieving, distance
work, signal work, etc. in preparation for advanced
competition. Teams in this class have been successful
through the Level 3 class and are preparing for obedience
competitions or looking to challenge the dog with advanced
work (hand signals, retrieving, jumping and scent
discrimination). Proofing, show preparation and
performance coaching are included in this class. |
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Rally Courses |
The
Rally Obedience class teaches coursework for AKC, UKC,
RallyUP, APDT
C-WAGS and CHU rally competition events. Whether you plan to
compete for a title or not, this is a fun class with a
different twist on obedience exercises. |
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Intro to Agility |
The Intro
to Agility class is a foundation for teams interested in
learning about this fun sport. This class focuses on
flatwork and obstacle introductions. Teams may spend
several sessions in the Intro to Agility class prior to
being recommended to the Agility 2 & 3 class.
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Puppy / Young Dog Agility
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The Puppy / Young Dog Agility class is a foundation for teams interested in
learning about this fun sport with a puppy or dog under 1
year of age. This class focuses on
flatwork and coursework without the stress and strain on the
dog's joints of the obstacles. Teams may spend
several sessions in this class until the dog is age-eligible
to move into the Intro to Agility class.
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| Agility
2 & 3 |
The
Agility 2 & 3 class builds teamwork on a course through
basic and intermediate level sequencing. Continued
education on obstacles includes weave poles, dog walk, chute
(closed tunnel) and handling. Teams may spend several
sessions in the Agility 2 & 3 class prior to being
recommended to the Advanced Agility class.
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| Advanced
Agility |
The
Advanced Agility class is for teams that are proficient on
all of the obstacles. Teams are constantly challenged with
drills and sequences to sharpen performance. The
Advanced Agility class is by invitation only.
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| Conformation |
We offer
a drop in conformation sessions on Monday and Wednesday
evenings. Conformation is for show dogs; for teams
actively competing in the show ring to practice ring
procedure.
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| Intro
to Freestyle
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This
class is an introduction to the competitive sport of
Freestyle. Basic moves and maneuvers will be taught and
teams will be introduced to working to music. Betsy is a
member of the Musical Dog Sporting Association, has over 30
years of formal dance education and is currently coaching a
top-winning freestyle team.
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| WinterFIT |
FOR
HANDLERS ONLY! This is a 30-minute class, low impact
workout designed to get you up and moving. Come join the
fun!
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| Showmanship
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For
junior showmanship competitors and for newcomers interested
in learning more about showing dogs, this class teaches the
principles of stacking, gaiting, presentation and ring
procedure. |
| Park
Adventures |
This
experience is for the teams who have completed a minimum of
Level 2 obedience. We take the curriculum learned in the
classroom into the real world environment and work at a
local park. |
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| Retriever
Workshop |
This
specially designed course covers the basics of training your
Retriever to be a hunting companion or hunt test competitor. |
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Serving
the greater metro Detroit area:
Allen
Park, Alpena, Canton, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Detroit, Garden City,
Inkster, Livonia, Melvindale, Plymouth, Northville, Redford, Westland
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