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AKC Rally classes is a companion sport in AKC Obedience. It is teamwork between owner and dog as they move with an instructor thru a course at their own pace. The owner and dog have to have completed a Basic Obedience course. The sport was designed with the traditional dog owner in mind, but can be challenging for those who enjoy a higher level of competition. Communication from owner to their dog is encouraged and perfect heeling position is not required, but there should be a sense of teamwork and enthusiasm as they enjoy this bonding sport together. This 6 week class is being taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors in AKC, UKC and WCRL Rally with many titles in each area.  Join them to enjoy this fun sport together.

Rodeo Dog is a fun sport for an owner and their dog. It was designed like barrel racing for horses but with you and your dog.  Any dog and handler can do this sport with no experience needed. You will form a close bond with your dog as you compete in a fun and safe environment. Everyone can enjoy this sport. There are no restrictions and accommodations will be made for handler or dog so that everyone can participate. This 6 week classes is taught by experienced instructors teaching  both Straight Line and Clover Leaf, and beyond. Beginners have their the dog on a leash and titles can be earned for the various levels of the sport. Come join us and have a great time with your dog.

* Please contact Judy, 724-846-2788, for any information/questions about this Rally class.*

• Saturdays: 10/19 – 11/23 (6 weeks of class)
• All sessions: 10:00 – 11:00AM
• Open to all breeds
• Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

AKC Ring Ready Obedience teaches your dog appropriate social behavior with both people and dogs. You will be taught essential training commands such as heeling, sit, stay, come, and helping correct annoying behaviors. Working together towards your dog being a well behaved member of your family. This class requires the owner follow thru at home with the training information provided, demonstrated and practiced in class.

All dog are welcomed to our classes both purebred and mix breeds. You and your dog will be prepared for competition in Obedience, and titles, if the owner so desires. The owner will learn about various levels of competition and titles available in AKC, and how to teach your dog the required exercises and help the owner to learn the regulations for competing.

These classes are taught by highly qualified instructors with many years of experience in teaching and competing in AKC Obedience.

This class is a great option for those who may not wish to make the commitment to any full 6 week class, where attendance to all six weeks is part of the deal. Come to one session or a few, at the low cost of $20/session – just make sure to sign up first! Classes running Saturday mornings during the dates and times listed below:

• Saturdays: 10/19 – 11/23
• 11AM – Noon

Requirements:

• Sign up is required prior to the class session – please call or email us to reserve your spot. Feel free to sign up for one or multiple sessions.
  • Each week is treated as an individual class session – meaning you do not need to attend all 6 weeks. The specific topics covered will be determined on the day of the class, based on the needs of those in attendance.
• Attendance of a prior obedience class is required.
• Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Junior Advanced Obedience Class

This class is geared toward dogs who have already mastered basic training skills.  At the end of this class your dog will be better behaved and ready to enter dog sports and events if desired.  You’ll learn the common advanced commands like recall, loose leash healing, owner absence, directional cues, touch, turns, and much more. Following this we can determine whether or not you and Fido are ready for Off-Lead Training, which can be fun and challenging at the same time.

• Prerequisite of our Sophomore Basic Manners Class
• Tuesdays: 10-29 – 12/3 (6 weeks of class)
• 7:00 – 8:00 PM
• Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations are required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

CGC/TDI Prep Class (Senior Level)
How much happiness does your dog bring to you? Have you ever thought about sharing that joy with hospitals, nursing homes, and the community? All you have to do is pass a simple training test and your dog can bring his wagging tail to many in need of a smile! This prep class will help you and your dog master each step of the test.

What is a Canine Good Citizen?
Read more! http://www.akc.org/dogowner/training/canine_good_citizen/links.cfm

What is Therapy Dog International?
Read more! http://tdi-dog.org/

• Prerequisite of an obedience class
• Tuesdays, 11/5 – 12/10 (6 weeks of class)
• 8:15 – 9:15 PM
• All breeds are welcome
• Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations are required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing
• Testing will be offered at the end of the 6 weeks

Puppy Class

This 6 week class includes orientation and 5 weeks of learning how to be a good puppy! Pups will begin learning sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, recall, polite greetings, play do’s and don’ts and much, much more.

• Thursdays: 11/7 through 12/19 (6 weeks of class)
• No class the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 28)
• 7:00 – 8:00 PM
• Puppies up to the age of 6 months
• 1st round of vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Do you have a dog who needs a refresher course?
A new addition to the house?
A dog who is now a teenager and forgot what they learned in puppy school?
A dog who listens at home, but not in public?

For dogs ages 6 months and up, this 6 week class includes orientation and 5 weeks of learning. Dogs will learn sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, recall, polite greetings and more – all with distractions added to help good behaviors stick!

• Thursdays: 11/7 through 12/19 (6 weeks of class)
• No class the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 28)
• 8:00 – 9:00 PM
• Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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New Training CustomerNever attended a class at Lucky Paws

Returning Training CustomerWelcome back!

Do you have a dog who needs a refresher course?
A new addition to the house?
A dog who is now a teenager and forgot what they learned in puppy school?
A dog who listens at home, but not in public?

This class is a great option for those who may not wish to make the commitment to our full 6 week version of this class, where attendance to all six weeks is part of the deal. Come to one session or a few, at the low cost of $20/session – just make sure to sign up first!

Running Saturday mornings during the dates listed below, dogs will learn sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, recall, polite greetings and more – all with distractions added to help good behaviors stick!

• Saturdays: 11/9 – 12/14
• 8:45 – 9:45 AM

Requirements:

• Sign up is required prior to the class session – please call or email us to reserve your spot. Feel free to sign up for one or multiple sessions.
  • Each week is treated as an individual class session – meaning you do not need to attend all 6 weeks. The topics covered will be determined on the day of the class, based on the needs of those in attendance.
• Dogs must be 6 months or older
  • We offer a puppy class for those younger than 6 months!
• Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

SIGN UP:

New Training CustomerNever attended a class at Lucky Paws

Returning Training CustomerWelcome back!