TRAIL CREEK DOG TRAINING CLUB

WE WILL BE OFFERING A 6 WEEK SATURDAY OBEDIENCE CLASS IN JANUARY.  SPRING SESSION CLASS OFFERINGS AND SIGN UP INFORMATION COMING SOON.

CHECK BACK SOON FOR FUTURE SIGN UP INFORMATION!!

MONDAY CLASSES:

RALLY OBEDIENCE (MEMBER DROP IN)  9:00 AM-10:00 AM     KIM SMITH

BEGINNING AGILITY  9:00 AM- 10:30 AM - JOE REESE

BEGINNING OBEDIENCE  10:15-11:00 AM - SUZANNE CRIDER & BEV ZAIKO

INTERMEDIATE AGILITY  6:00 - 7:00 PM - KALLIE BONTRAGER  CLASSES START 9/16

BEGINNING AGILITY 7:00-8:00 PM - KAREN BAUMANN    CLASSES START 9/16

TUESDAY CLASSES:

CONFORMATION (DROP-IN) 6 PM - ?      $5.00 PER NIGHT - JAN BOGGIO

BEGINNER OBEDIENCE 5:00 - 5:30 PM  - LORI SWANSON & DOLLY TORGESEN

WEDNESDAY CLASSES:

COMPETITION OBEDIENCE:  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - LEE ANN LAYMAN

RALLY OBEDIENCE (DROP IN) 4:00 - 6:00 PM  $10.00 PER NIGHT  - KIM SMITH

PUPPY CLASS: 5:00-5:45 6:00-6:45 PM - AMBER THOMAS & CAROL THOMPSON

ADVANCED AGILITY: 6:00 PM - ?  JOE REESE

THURSDAY CLASSES:

PRIVATE AGILITY: 5:00 PM - ?  KALLIE BONTRAGER

ADVANCE OBEDIENCE: 6:00 -6:45 PM 7:00 - 7:45 PM - ROD KRASSOW & SHERRY ARNDT

FALL 2024 CLASS In Session

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

OBEDIENCE

Puppy Class - Puppies and their owners will be given information on basic socialization, common puppy problems, and will work on basic training skills such as: sit, down, stay, recall, loose leash walking, ignoring distractions, and more.

Beginning Obedience - This class will focus on the skills needed to pass tests such as the AKC CGC and UKC SPOT test. Basic heeling with turns, distance stays, recalls with distractions, etc. will be covered. This class requires proof of participation in a previous basic training class at Trail Creek or other facility, or with permission of the trainer.

Advanced Obedience - This class is for dogs that know the basics of beginning obedience but need more repetition and instruction.  Depending on class make up, additional training in competition obedience material may also be offered.

AGILITY

Beginning Agility - In this class, dogs and their owners will be safely introduced to agility equipment. They will also learn basic agility handling skills and learn more about the dog sport of Agility. Dogs should have basic obedience skills and be able to be around other dogs safely.

Intermediate Agility - In this class, dogs and their owners will build on the skills learned in Beginning Agility. They will work on stringing sequences and skills together to be able to run a basic agility course. This class requires proof of participation in a previous agility training class at Trail Creek or another facility, or with permission of the trainer.

Advanced Agility with Joe- In this class, dogs and their owners will work on additional agility skills needed to compete an agility course at the competition level. This class has limited open spots. This class requires proof of participation in a previous agility training class at Trail Creek or another facility, or with permission of the trainer.

Private Agility with Kallie -These lessons should be set up with the trainer.

SCENTWORK TRAINING

Beginning Scentwork - Nose/Scent work competitions are a growing and great activity for dogs of all ages.  This class will teach you how to get started and train your dog for this exciting sport and understanding how the sport is run. Dogs must have basic obedience skills and be able to be around other dogs safely.  Basic supplies & odor will be supplied to students.
 
Drop-In Classes

Rally Drop In - Rally courses including AKC, UKC, WCRL will be available for runs along with coaching from experienced competitors. Courses will be adaptable for novice through upper levels. A Registration Form on file is required but attendance and payment are as you go.

Competition Obedience Drop In - Ring space and equipment will be available to practice competition obedience skills with coaching available from experienced competitors. All levels are practiced including Novice, Open & Utility in all venues including AKC, UKC, CDSP, ASCA. This is not a formal class, but a small group of competitors at all levels that take turns and work together. Anyone new should contact trainer Lee Ann at 269-208-5212 (call or text). A Registration Form on file is required but attendance and payment are as you go

Conformation Drop In - A facilitator will run participants through ring procedures and practice conformation skills including stacking, gaiting, and individual exams. A Registration Form on file is required but attendance and payment are as you go.

Please note: All classes are taught in group settings with various dogs and humans in close proximity to each other. Because of this, our classes are not ideal for aggressive or reactive dogs.