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Classes
PUPPY KINDERGARTEN: These classes are offered for puppies who are at least three months and under six months of age at the time classes begins. While the skills covered in this class are similar to the Beginner Class topics, Puppy classes are structured for a puppy’s shorter attention span and still-growing body and mind. Confidence building and socialization with other dogs, people, and new situations will be emphasized. After completing a Puppy class, your dog may benefit from further training in a Beginner class to get additional class training time and exposure to other dogs and people.
BEGINNER OBEDIENCE: Beginner classes are offered for dogs which are six months or older at the time classes begin. The following skills and commands will be taught during the 8-week course: Heel – Sit – Sit/Stay – Down – Down/Stay – Come – Sit for Exam Other behaviors and common problems and their solutions will be covered as time and need permits, including: Jumping up – Housebreaking – Chewing – Barking – Dominant Behaviors Information on other canine topics such as grooming, health concerns, flea control, etc., will be addressed either in weekly reading materials or in class demonstrations. Questions during class are encouraged and welcomed, and we will do our best to help you with any problems you may be having.
BEGINNER II/CGC: Open only to teams who have successfully completed a Puppy or Beginner Obedience class, Beginner II offers the opportunity to refine heeling and other Obedience skills in the context of the AKC Canine Good Citizens Program. More information about the CGC may be found on the internet at the American Kennel Club website.
CONTINUING OBEDIENCE: Open only to teams who have completed a minimum of two obedience or agility classes at Creature Comforts, this class will be designed to improve basic obedience skills, fine tune heeling, and familiarize participants with Novice competition level obedience requirements.
INTRO TO RALLY:This class is offered for teams which have completed a minimum of one beginner or puppy level obedience class. On-lead heeling and attention skills are a prerequisite for this class. The focus of this class will be to refine heeling skills in the context of the sport of Rally. Participants will be introduced to the thirty Novice level exercises included in the AKC Rally sport, and will practice running Novice level courses. For more information about Rally, please visit the American Kennel Club website. Click on Events, then Rally, to read an overview of this exciting and fun activity.
ADVANCED RALLY & FOCUS/ATTENTION FOR OFF- LEAD HEELING:This class is offered for teams which have completed a minimum of one “Intro to Rally” class. The focus of this class will be to refine heeling skills, focus, and attention to begin off-lead work in the context of the sport of Rally. Advanced and Excellent level exercises will be introduced, and running of courses will also be included. For more information about Rally, please visit the American Kennel Club website. Click on Events, then Rally, to read an overview of this exciting and fun sport.
FOUNDATIONS FOR AGILITY:This class is offered for teams which have completed a minimum of one beginner or puppy level obedience class. The purpose of this class is to improve focus, attention, and off lead recalls while introducing teams to flat-work and some single agility obstacles. Dogs should have a sit/stay, down/stay, and good recall skills before entering this class. Dogs who are aggressive toward other dogs may not participate in this class.
BEGINNER AGILITY: This class is offered for teams which have completed a minimum of one beginner or puppy level obedience class. Completion of a Foundations for Agility Class is not required, but is recommended. The purpose of this class is to improve focus, attention, and off lead recalls while introducing teams to flat-work and some simple agility sequences while advancing obstacle training which may have begun in the Foundations class. Dogs should have a sit/stay, down/stay, and good recall skills before entering this class. Dogs who are aggressive toward other dogs may not participate in this class.
CONTINUING AGILITY: Open only to teams who have completed at least one previous agility class and who are ready to work on sequencing and handling skills.
ADVANCED AGILITY: Open to teams which have completed a minimum of one Continuing Agility class, this class is intended for those who are trial ready or already competing in the Novice or Open levels of agility trials. The focus of this class is teamwork and handling skills and fine-tuning obstacle performance. Dogs who are aggressive toward other dogs may not participate in this class.
TRIAL - READY AGILITY: Open only to teams which have completed a minimum of two previous agility classes at Creature Comforts, this class offers a chance to continue obstacle training while refining sequencing and handling skills. Basic handling skills as well as mastery of weave poles and contact behaviors are prerequisites for this class. This class is only open to teams who are now competing in trials.
NOVICE OBEDIENCE: This class is offered for teams which have completed a minimum of one “Intro to Rally” class, or with instructor permission by teams who have basic focus and on lead heeling skills. The focus of this class will be to refine heeling skills, focus, and attention and to begin off-lead work in the context of the sport competition obedience.
S.T.A.R. Program: The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting new program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is an incentive program for loving dog owners who have taken the time to take their puppies through a basic training class. You'll attend the puppy class at least 6 weeks. Your instructor will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test at the end of the course. Upon passing the test, you'll get an application to send to AKC for enrollment in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. All dogs are welcome to participate in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program including purebreds and mixed breeds. Your puppy will receive the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Medal (for display or memento purposes; not suitable as a collar tag). You and your puppy will be listed in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy records. In addition, so that you can continue learning, you’ll receive our AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy package.
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