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ALBANY OBEDIENCE CLUB
Instructors: Lauren Bachner & Angie Proper
Mondays 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Criteria: Dog should have some basic obedience skills- sit, down. Must be comfortable being in a crate.
Content: Rally is a fun approach to obedience. Courses are set up using directional signs very similar to beginner novice obedience. Handler is allowed to talk to the dog. A different course will be set each week and different skills will be addressed. There may be games to learn skills but always there will be an opportunity to have fun with your dog. It doesn't matter if you plan on competing in rally with your dog or just want to have fun.
Junior Handlers are welcome
Limit: 6. Handler can enroll 2nd dog is class is not full
Instructors: John O’Hanlon & Elaine Humphrey
Mondays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Criteria: Dogs of any age are welcome
Content: Dogs will learn to come when called, walk at owner’s side, sit, down, stay, along with various “send-aways”, plus many other useful training ideas.
Limit: 10
Junior Handlers Welcome
CGC Test will be included at the end for those interested.
Instructor: Elaine Humphrey
Wednesdays 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Criteria: Class is for dogs that can work off leash. Class is suitable for Junior Handlers.
Content: Speedway is a new competitive dog sport that consists of a number of fun games that use tunnels, hoops and barrels. There are no jumps or contact equipment so it is ideal for young dogs and senior dogs but all dogs enjoy the games.
The Speedway run thru class will present one game per week that can be run in different patterns.
Limit: 8
Instructor: Lois Fricke
Thursdays 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Criteria: Novice dogs welcome-dogs must be able to do all contact equipment safely.
Content: Class will alternate between AKC Open Jumpers and AKC Open Standard courses. This is not a teaching class. Handling advice will be given when necessary.
Junior handlers welcome
Limit: 10 with one dog per handler unless you are alternating dogs each run.
Instructor: Caitlin Monjeau
Thursdays 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Criteria: For dog (6 months and older) and human teams who would like to have a stronger relationship and possibly complete the CGC assessment at the end of the course. No prior classwork is necessary. One puppy/dog per one or more handlers.
Content: Learn or sharpen basic training skills and prepare for the Canine Good Citizen evaluation. Skills taught will include the ten items on the AKC CGC test and the Alliance of Therapy Dogs handling test. *We will add CGCA content if students wish.* If there is enough interest, we may be able to arrange for an ATD tester/observer for the class.
Materials needed: A flat buckle or martingale/greyhound/limited slip collar, a six foot leash, water bowl and water, high and low value rewards, a toy your dog likes (optional), a mat for the dog (optional but recommended), a clicker (optional but recommended). I will have clickers to borrow.
Limit: 6 teams; more than one handler can come with the dog.
Must Bring your own crate
Appropriate for Juniors
Instructors: Jeannette O’Hanlon & David DeNoble
Sundays 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Criteria: Completion of Introduction to Scent Work OR have had their dog’s level of scent work training evaluated by the instructor prior to registering for the class. Dogs must be proficient in birch scent. If the class limit is not reached, a handler may register a second dog
Content: This class continues building on the scent work foundation of the Introduction to Scent Work class. Emphasis is on scent sourcing and developing a strong indication of scent hides through a correct and timely delivery of the reward. The class will build confidence and tenacity. Handlers will begin to learn how best to support their dog while searching. Skills will be developed through fun searches and games. Birch scent will be used, Anise will be introduced in class searches.
Limit: 8, One dog per handler unless class does not fill.
Open to Junior Handlers
Sundays 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Criteria: Completion of the Intro to SW Part 3 class, OR have had their dog’s level of scent work training evaluated by the instructor prior to registering for the class. Dog should be competent on birch, anise and clove.
Content: Dog and handler should be competent and able to search multiple hides – two to three hides per search area. This class will introduce cypress – the last odor in AKC Scent Work. Students will work on independent searches and sourcing odor. We will have fun games and exercises to build drive and improve skills.
Limit: 8 One dog per handler unless class does not fill
Instructor: Laurie Danaher
Sundays 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Criteria: Dogs must be at least 12 months of age.
Content: This class will build on skills learned in Intro to Agility Obstacles 1. Permission of instructor required for those who have not completed Part 1. This class will assume that dogs have begun to understand stopped or running contact work, and that they are ready to begin learning to execute the contact obstacles. We will expand tunnel work drills and continue to work on building skills for 2x2 weaves. Age-appropriate jump work will begin. Bring a variety of treats - lots of small soft treats and some light-colored treats that show up well on the mats (charley bears, cheese balls, etc). Dogs must be able to rest (reasonably) quietly in the training room crates or alternatively in the kitchen or in your car. Given the limited number of club crates, please be prepared to bring your own crate. One dog per handler unless class does not fill.
Limit: 6
Instructors: Caroline Mosca & Chris Danker
Tuesdays 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Class Starts March 25th
Criteria: This course will introduce basic handling skills in preparation for competition agility. It is designed for dogs who have completed a Foundations Agility Course and are safe on obstacles (with guidance).
Content: Building the dog and handler’s confidence and learning to communicate as a team will be integrated in all lessons. Short sequences (3 obstacles) will be introduced, progressing to practice novice agility courses as teams gain proficiency in skills.
The following skills will be gradually introduced/ reinforced over the six weeks:
Front crosses
Rear crosses
Blind crosses
Building and maintaining a start line stay
Safe execution of obstacles (teeter, dog walk, A Frame) using a running contact or 2 on, 2 off method (handler’s choice).
Weaves, using 2x2s and progressing to independent entry and completion of 6 weaves
Running sequences and a novice level course
Limit: 8, one dog per handler
Albany Obedience Club, Inc
535 Wemple Road
Glenmont, NY 12077
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