Canine Country Club

Valparaiso Kennel Club's spring session starts Wednesday, April 25, 2012.

Due to popular demand, Valpo Kennel Club will be offering the Canine Good Citizen class this session.  The session will run for 8 weeks, and the cost will be $100.   All dogs are eligible for this class with proof of current immunizations.  The culmination of the class is the CGC test, which will be given on June 13th.  Drop-ins for the CGC testing are welcome.  The fee for drop-in testing is $15.

Get your dog and yourself educated with this excellent obedience program! For additional information, please contact our AKC CGC Evaluator, Carol Richardson at 464-8793 (email: Crichbrder@aol.com).  CGC classes are at 6 p.m, followed by Conformation classes at 7 p.m.

**Classes offered by Valparaiso Kennel Club

For More Information Contact:
Agility—Leslie Baumann - Positive Canine Solutions - Leslie@greatdogstuff.com - (219) 462-9520

K9 NOSE WORK CLASS – 2 hours

Nose Work classes are designed to develop your dog's natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise. Geared for dogs of any size, shape, or age, this class is fun for your dog, will help to build your dog's confidence and also burns plenty of mental and physical energy. One dog at a time is worked while others are crated or kept separate behind a fence.

Class will be taught by Lisa Bataska, a Certified K9 Nose Work Instructor (CNWI). For Lisa’s biography and numerous credentials, please visit her website, http://www.pawsitive-solutions.com/

*Participants will need to bring a crate for your dog if you have one. Also you will need to bring your dog’s favorite treats and toys.

Minimum – 6 dogs
Maximum - 10 dogs
Cost: $30 per team

A new Foundations of Agility class session begins in January 2012. Leslie has a few openings for this popular class.
 
This class teaches a solid foundation of life skills for you and your dog to use all the time, not just in Agility training and competition.  Dogs should be able to sit when asked and walk on a leash without reacting towards other dogs or people. This is a training class to develop a better relationship with your dog, it is NOT an exercise class. This popular class has a maximum number of six teams. To enroll, or for more information, contact instructor Leslie Baumann at Leslie@greatdogstuff.com or 219-462-9520. 

Course length: 8 weeks.  Price: $120

This is a "finishing" class for pet dog obedience. Most therapy dog programs start with the "CGC." In addition to basic manners at home and in the community, the CGC emphasizes confidence in social situations such as walking through crowds, reacting to friendly strangers, to other dogs, and to distractions such as loud noises or wheelchairs. An optional test is given at the end of this eight class session.

Class Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $100

 
This 1 hour class will be taught by Lori Estadt, a certified Yoga instructor from Asana Yoga Center in Valparaiso.  Classes will include massage, physical and meditation practice for humans and canines.  Please bring a mat and your dog on a leash.  No toys or treats in this class, please. The dogs love spending one-on-one time with their owners in this mellow class! 

Cost:  For the session, $75   (Remainder of session = $15 per class)   
Drop-in, $20 per class 

A six week session for adult and adolescent dogs teaches you how to train your dog to sit, stay, down, come and NOT to pull on leash. This class also addresses typical dog issues such as jumping up on people, inappropriate barking, and crate training. Only positive training methods are used in class.

Duration:  6 weeks
Cost: $80

Enjoy time with your dog and drop in for some fun at Canine Country Club.

TIME: 6:00 PM
COST: $5/run, additional runs $4 (same dog or additional dogs)

Contact:

Agility—Leslie Baumann ltbaumann@comcast.net (219) 462-9520

Other—Angela Ogle  minis@wigglebuttaussies.com (219) 465-1625

Thursdays at 6:30 pm (Beginning May 12)

Fetch your keys? Close the door? Jump through hoops? All this and more are made possible with this fun course. Tricks range from basic obedience commands, such as teaching your dog to sit, stay, down – as well as more challenging tricks and obstacle course fun. We will also include some exposure to the clicker as a training tool while you learn many fun activities for you and your dog. By learning the positive methods used in this course, both you and your dog can enjoy these tricks-and the applause-for many years to come!

Course length: 6 weeks. Taught by Linda Knol,  our Obedience Instructor.
Class Duration: 50 minutes
Price: $85 ($80 for CCC members)