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Joseph's Obedience Training School 

2012 Class Schedules:

* Note all classes by Berna and Jim start at 7. Berna will be instructing on the first Tuesday of the month

* Adult and Puppy Play Groups are for customers currently enrolled in the various classes offered and must be evaluated by Joseph to ensure dogs have good dispositions and get along with others dogs prior to being accepted into the play groups

Basic Level 1 - for more details on this 6 week course Level 1

Level 1 Obedience Classes for Youngsters - Classes and Instructor To Be Announced

Ages 8-18 welcome. While providing her normal intuitive instructions for our  Basic Level 1 Course,  is tailored for our younger generation.  Pre-Registration is required so call the school for details.

Basic Level 2 -  for more details on the 6 week basic levels 2 or 3 Level 2 & 3

Basic Level 3

Novice Drop -In

Wednesday Evenings 7-8pm

Agility  (Instructor to be Annouced) - for more details on Agility

This class starts every 7 weeks. Current class start is Mar 5.

Class size is limited to 6 Dogs, please call the school for availability

Canine Good Citizen & Therapy Dog Course - for more details on this 4 week course click here

* Prerequisite: Basic Obedience with a Qualified Instructor.  All breeds are welcome and dogs must be a least 6 months old.

Pre-registration is required class is limited to 6 dogs,  please call the school for availability. This an AKC sanctioned class and open to all breeds. Please bring a flat or training collar, regular leash (NO FLEXIES), and a dog brush. Small treats are OK

Conformation Classes:

• Beginners Conformation TBA - current classes are suspended for now

Please call the school for information on next class

Time: 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm - Pre-Registration is required for this 4 week course and is limited to 10 dogs

Learn how to handle your dog in the show ring and be competitive in Junior Showmanship.

• Conformation Drop-In with Berna Welch & Jim Shea :

For the experienced handler Every Tuesday from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. This class utilizes the entire facility during this time period.

Competition Classes:

• Competition Run-Thru's Novice, Open & Utility with Meg Massaro

FlyBall:

Flyball is a relay race with 4 dogs on a team. The course consists of a  start line, 4 hurdles spaced 10 feet apart and a box. The first hurdle is 6 feet from the start line and the box is 15 feet from the last hurdle for a 51 foot overall length. The dog jumps the hurdles and steps on a spring loaded box that shoots out a tennis ball. The dog catches the tennis ball and then runs back over the hurdles. When the dog crosses the starting line the next dog goes. The first team to have all 4 dogs run without errors wins the heat. Any breed of dog or size can play. All participating dogs should be at least 7 months old and not older than 7 unless they are already engaged in sports, such as agility. Dogs should be physically sound (no hip or leg problems) and not dog, or people aggressive. They should have basic obedience skills, including recall. 

K9 Nose Work Classes - With Michele Ellerston

K9 Nose Work is the fastest growing recreational sport open to ALL dogs, regardless of age, size, physical limitation or level of training. It provides physical exercise and mental stimulation. Dogs work one by one, allowing them to focus and learn. Natural behaviors are encouraged, which build confidence and drive in the game of scenting and searching. This sport strengthens the relationship with our canine companions, as we learn how they experience the world.

Please bring to Class: Crate and blanket to cover, smelly treats, buckle collar or harness only. Reactive dogs welcome

Michele Ellertson ANWI (Associate Nose Work Instructor through the National Association of Canine Scent Work).

*The National Association of Canine Scent Work sets the standards governing the sport of K9 Nose Work. The NACSW is the only official sanctioning and organizing body for K9 Nose Work titles and ORTs (odor recognition tests).

The mission for NACSW is to ensure that nose work activities and events uphold a high standard of excellence in training safety and practice using motivational, non-aversive techniques with the priority being fun and the well-being for the dog.

for more information visit: www.funnosework.com

Next Start Date TBD come back for further class announcements

Classes run for 6 weeks on Friday’s   limited to 8   $160

Rally-O Run-through with Michelle McCafferty

Thursday Evenings 6 - 7pm

For more details on Rally-O click here

New month of special sessions of Rally-O drop-in classes focusing on the new exercises,

new signs and NEW RULES for AKC Rally Obedience

Starting April 4, 2012, the new exercises and new rules take effect in AKC Rally-Obedience.

For more details on our special session click here