Train Sally, Deb, Kathy, Sue
Star City Canine Training Club Building 1860 Apperson Drive, Salem, VATrain
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In this more advanced beginner class, dog/handler teams will cement the learning and extend the skills from Beginner Level I. Skills include: attention, sit/down stay, heel position, heeling/controlled walking, and preparation for Canine Good Citizen class. Beginner 2 is generally the prerequisite for CGC, rally, and agility classes. Prerequisites: Beginner Level 1 or equivalent obedience […]
This class is designed for older puppies and dogs with no previous obedience training. You will learn how to teach your dog using reward-based training techniques that will lay the foundation for effective communication, understanding, and form a strong relationship with your canine companion. Beginner 1 includes instruction for the following skills: attention, sit, down, […]
During this class, you will practice using the knowledge and skills taught in Novice and Advanced Rally Introduction. Both Novice and Advanced signs will be used. Focus will be on course work while fine tuning the footwork, heeling and fluency in preparation for competition. This class may need to be taken more than once. Prerequisites: […]
(2nd of 2 ORT & NW Prep sequential classes) This class further builds on the preparation for the ORT (odor recognition test) and NW 1 level competition. Teams need to pass an ORT before moving forward with their NACSW nose work competition. NOTE: This class will be held at the Church of St Peter and […]
This 6 week agility class is designed for teams that are training at all full height obstacles (weave practice available) and who plan to or are currently competing or training in Novice/Open level AKC. Teams will work with mini courses and handling drills, concentrating on crosses, lateral distance and reading the courses path based on […]
This class will prepare you for showing your dog in AKC Conformation Dog Shows. Focus will be on handling and gaiting. You will also learn how to properly stack your dog on the floor and stack small dogs on the table. You will learn skills on how to properly show your dog in the Conformation […]
This class was actually supposed to be a follow-up to the Introduction to Rally Novice class denoted in the class name listed. However, it should be titled Novice Skills, Course Instruction and Practice. Students in this class should have already completed Beginner Obedience classes and be familiar with all of the Novice Rally signs and exercises. […]
This agility class provides training on contact obstacles including 6 weave poles. Emphasis on proofing skills and course sequences with a focus on distance handling drills enabling the handler to direct their dogs through actual courses at the Intro/Novice level. Instructor will advise on skill achievement to advance to next level. This class may be […]
Congratulations on your new puppy. What an exciting time for you and your family! Our puppy class, for puppies 8-18 weeks of age, is planned to guide you through the critical stages of your puppy’s development with emphasis on socialization, prevention of problems and teaching basic manners and commands. Prerequisites: Puppies must be 8-18 weeks on […]