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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 does not fill
Instructor: Elaine Humphrey
Fridays 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Criteria: Previous completion of Introduction to Agility Class or Obstacles Class or with permission of Instructor. Only jumps and tunnels will be used. Weave pole exercises might be included depending on student interest. Dogs will work off leash and will be crated while other dogs work.
Content: Class will focus on learning basic handling techniques; serpentines, threadles, pinwheels, circles, backsides, and tunnels.
These are fundamental handling techniques needed in all jumpers and standard courses. Basic exercises will follow Clean Runs Ready to Run book. A following course, Agility Skills and Drills 2, will utilize these techniques in basic courses.
Juniors welcome
Limit: 6
Instructors: David DeNoble & Peter Shawhan
Fridays 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
No class on September 12th
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.
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. Multiple known hides, simple distractions and trial procedures will be introduced and begin to be used in container, interior, exterior and buried searches. Birch scent will be used in class searches. Anise scent will be introduced and also used in searches as the class progresses. Class is appropriate for beginning competition training or as a fun activity for your dog.
Open to Junior Handlers
Limit: 8, one dog per handler unless class does not fill
Instructors: Becky Broussard & Sharon Breisch
Saturdays 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
No class August 30th
Criteria: Class is for Junior handlers only.
Content: Class is designed for dogs 4 months of age and older and youth handlers 8-17 years of age. Classwork, or rather class fun, will include a variety of activities designed to build a stronger bond between dog and handler, while learning skills for every day or for the show ring. Whether you are a returning student, or you and your dog are new to dog training, this class offers something for you and your dog. Practice exercises to help your dog become a great partner and a welcome member of your community. Exercises also include rally obedience coursework, attention exercises, as well as other fun activities.
Instructor: Laurie Danaher
Sundays 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
No Class August 10th, August 31st, or September 21st
Content: This class is the first in a three-part series designed for beginner teams and dogs new to agility. It is recommended that teams participate in all three 6-week sessions. This will be a conservative class where the dog will learn obstacles in a slow and confidence building environment. Understanding that dogs may not compete until they are 15 months of age, this class will take a safety-first approach for all dogs, but in particular for any young dog teams (age appropriate introduction to jumps, contacts). If your goal is to be able to run an agility course at the end of this first 6 week program- this is not the class/pace for you.
Criteria: Dogs must be at least 6 months of age and have completed a basic obedience class or an agility foundations series, have a solid recall, and a beginning understanding of sit or down stay. Bring a variety of treats - lots of small soft treats and some light-colored treats that show up well on the mats (charlee 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. THERE ARE MORE SPOTS THAN CLUB CRATES: please bring your own crate in case you need it. No dog will be allowed to be loose while other dogs are working.
One dog per handler unless class does not fill.
Junior handlers welcome.
Albany Obedience Club, Inc
535 Wemple Road
Glenmont, NY 12077
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