Star City Canine Training Club of Roanoke, Inc.
This class is designed for older puppies (18 weeks and older) 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 […]
This class is for teams training/trialing at the Novice level (similar to skills for the ORT and NW1 level). This class will be held at the Star City Training Building, 1860 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA 24153 or you will be notified weekly of the location. Prerequisites: Dogs must be on odor - at least Birch. […]
Training
This class continues your introduction to the sport of AKC Rally and will work on skills and information needed for trialing. Rally Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced signs (Signs 1 – 123) will be taught and how to correctly perform them. Teams may work through short sequences. Small distractions may be added. Rally Rules and Regulations […]
Rally class set up
During this class, you will practice all Rally Obedience in a coursework format. All AKC Rally signs through Excellent and Master (Signs 1 – 299) will be used. Focus will be on coursework Prerequisites: Successful completion of Rally Advanced or approval of the instructor. Must have knowledge of heel position, fronts and finishes to the […]
This 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 Open or above levels. Teams will work with mini courses and handling drills, concentrating on crosses, lateral distance and reading the courses path based on the […]
This class is open to all dogs (and puppies) and handlers. No pre-requisites. It will be designed for dogs and handlers that want to compete in obedience. Skills for Open and Utility will be taught. Dogs DO NOT NEED a Novice Title. These skills will be included. Handler must be serious about learning competition obedience […]
This agility class is designed for teams preparing to trial in the AKC venue. Teams should be comfortable performing obstacles at full height including 6 weave poles. Actual courses and handling drills will be offered. Information on reading an agility map, course walking, choosing the best handling option for your team, working on handling skills, […]
In this more advanced beginner class, dog/handler teams will cement the learning and extend the skills from Beginner Level 1. Skills will include attention, sit/down stay, stand, heel position, heeling/controlled walking, fronts and finishes to the right and left, recall/come and preparation for Canine Good Citizen class. Mild distractions may be added. Beginner 2 is […]