Springfield Dog Training Club Schedule of Classes - 2010

Classes close quickly, so SIGN UP EARLY!!   Applications must be received no later than 2 days before the class start date.  Applications taken by mail only.....NO PHONE APPLICATIONS TAKEN!

[Class Descriptions]

Progression of Classes (pdf file)- Not sure what class to take?  Download this handy chart to help to guide your way!

[Application for Training]   Rescue Discount - One time only $10 discount for dogs adopted from the SW Mo. Humane Society or a reputable rescue upon presentation of an adoption contract. PLEASE NOTE: Dogs must be in the new owner's home at least two (2) weeks PRIOR to the dog attending class.
 Senior Discount - $5 discount for seniors (65+) on all classes.  These discounts may not be combined with the "Package Pricing" options.

DAY DATES TIME ROOM INSTRUCTORS/ASSISTANTS
Puppy Socialization  - For puppies under 4 mths of age -  Each class lasts 1 hr. - 6 sessions.   Class Fee:  $80.  (Package Pricing option available)
Mon&Thurs Aug. 9-Aug. 30(Meets 2X per week for 3 weeks-skip Aug. 19) 6:00 PM Room 1 P. Tynes/D. Dudley, M. Blake
Mon. Sept. 13-Oct. 18 6:00 PM Room 1 L. Elliott
Mon. Nov. 1-Dec. 6 6:00 PM Room 1  
Puppy 4-6 Months - Home Manners for puppies four to six months old. - Class lasts 1 hr. - 7 sessions.  Class Fee:  $95 (Package Pricing option available)
Mon. Sept. 13-Oct. 18 7:10 PM Room 1 J. VandenBerg/D. Dudley
Mon. Nov. 1-Dec. 13 7:10 PM Room 1  
Agile Pup - Prerequisite:  Puppy Socialization - Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 sessions.  Class Fee:  $80 (Package Pricing option available)
Mon&Thurs Aug. 9-Aug. 26(Meets 2 X per week for 3 weeks-skip 8/19) 7:10 PM Room 1 P. Tynes/M. Blake
Home Manners - Each class lasts 1 hr. - 7 weeks - Do not bring dogs the first week!  For dogs 6 months and older.  Class Fee:  $95.  (Package Pricing option available)
Mon. July 19-Aug. 30 8:15 PM Room 2 M. Fry/J. Barger
Wed. July 28-Sept. 8 6:00 PM Room 1 L. Medley/Janice C.,C. Medley
Tues. Aug. 17-Sept. 28 10:30 AM Room 2 L. Elliott, D. Massey/J. Kirby
Tues. Aug. 17-Sept. 28(this class has been canceled) 7:15 PM Room 1 /N. Potts
Mon. Sept. 13-Oct. 25 8:15 PM Room 2 L. Walker, D. Massey
Wed. Sept. 29-Nov. 10 6:00 PM Room 1 L. Medley/C. Medley
Tues. Oct. 19-Dec. 7 11:00 AM Room 2 C. Perry
Tues. Oct. 19-Nov. 30 7:15 PM Room 1 /J. Collins
Mon. Nov. 8-Dec. 20 8:15 PM Room 1  
Public Manners - Prerequisite:  Home Manners or the combination of Agile Pup AND Versatile Pup classes.  Each class lasts 1 hr. - 7 weeks.  Class Fee:  $95  (Package Pricing option available)
Tues. Aug. 17-Sept. 28(this class has been canceled) 10:00 AM Room 2 L. Elliott, D. Massey/G. Clegg
Tues. Aug. 17-Sept. 28 6:00 PM Room 1 A. Moyers, D. Hughson/N. Potts
Tues. Oct. 12-Nov. 23 10:00 AM Room 2 C. Perry
Tues. Oct. 12-Nov. 23 6:00 PM Room 1  
         
         
Come and Stay  - Each class lasts 1 hr. - 4 weeks.  Class Fee:  The Come and Stay Class price is $50.00. As part of their continuing education, there will be no charge for assistants. Active club members may use their discounts and Instructors are always free :)  Prerequisite:  Must have competed a Puppy or Home Manners class.  No aggressive dogs.  The focus for this class will be on only two exercises - Come and Stay. If your dog lacks these skills or needs a refresher, this is the class for you!
         
Obedience/Rally Skills  - Each class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks.  Class Fee:  $80  Prerequisite:  Must have competed Public Manners class or equal. 
Wed. July 28-Sept. 1 7:15 PM Room 1  
Wed. Sept. 22-Oct. 27 7:15 PM Room 1 M. West/L. Stewart
Wed. Nov. 3-Dec. 15(skip Nov. 24) 7:15 PM Room 1 M. West
Beginner Novice (Prerequisite:  Obedience/Rally Skills class)- Each class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks.  Class Fee:  $80  
Wed. July 28-Sept. 1 8:15 PM Room 1  
Wed. Sept. 22-Oct. 27 8:15 PM Room 1 M. West
Wed. Nov. 3-Dec. 15(skip Nov. 24) 8:15 PM Room 1 M. West
Advanced Novice (Prerequisite:  Beginner Novice class)- Each class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks.  Class Fee:  $80  
Mon. July 26-Aug. 30 11:00 AM Room 2 N. Pate, L. Young
Mon. July 26-Aug. 30(note time change) 7:15 PM Room 2 M. West/T. Clingman
Mon. Sept. 13-Oct. 18 11:00 AM Room 2  
Mon. Sept. 20-Oct. 25 7:15 PM Room 2 M. West
Mon. Nov. 1-Dec. 6 11:00 AM Room 2  
Mon. Nov. 1-Dec. 6 7:15 PM Room 2 M. West
Ring Ready (Prerequisite:  Novice)  Class Fee:  $80 - 30 min. class of ring preparation and proofing for Novice, Open and Utility heeling.   Concurrent with Open & Utility and is included in the class fee for those classes.  Novice handlers are encouraged to work in Open on exercises other than heeling.- 6 weeks
Wed. July 21-Aug. 25 10:00 AM Room 2  
Wed. Sept. 8-Oct. 13 10:00 AM Room 2 J. VandenBerg, S. Gilbert
Wed. Oct. 27-Dec. 1 10:00 AM Room 2 J. VandenBerg, S. Gilbert
Open - Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks.  Class Fee:  $80
Wed. July 21-Aug. 25 10:30 AM Room 2  
Wed. Aug. 4-Sept. 8 7:15 PM Room 2 L. Hoeffert
Wed. Sept. 8-Oct. 13 10:30 AM Room 2 J. VandenBerg, S. Gilbert
Wed. Sept. 22-Oct. 27 7:15 PM Room 2  
Wed. Oct. 27-Dec. 1 10:30 AM Room 2 J. VandenBerg, S. Gilbert
         
         
Utility - Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks.  Class Fee:  $80
Wed. July 21-Aug. 25 10:30 AM Room 2  
Wed. Aug. 4-Sept. 8 7:15 PM Room 2  
Wed. Sept. 8-Oct. 13 10:30 AM Room 2 J. VandenBerg, S. Gilbert
Wed. Sept. 22-Oct. 27 7:15 PM Room 2  
Wed. Oct. 27-Dec. 1 10:30 AM Room 2 J. VandenBerg, S. Gilbert
Rally Novice - Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks.  Class Fee $80   Prerequisite - Obedience/Rally Skills.  This class teaches the signs, proper
handling and the AKC rules for novice rally.
Mon. July 26-Aug. 30(combined with advanced) 6:00 PM Room 2 D. Hughson/J. Magdziarz, M. Odom
Mon. Sept. 13-Oct. 18(combined with advanced) 6:00 PM Room 2  
Mon. Nov. 1-Dec. 6(combined with advanced) 6:00 PM Room 2  
Rally Advanced - Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks.  Class Fee $80  Prerequisite:  Rally Novice..  This class teaches the signs and handling in Advanced and Excellent rally.
 
Mon. July 26-Aug. 30(combined with novice) 6:00 PM Room 2 D. Hughson/J. Magdziarz
Mon. Sept. 13-Oct. 18(combined with novice) 6:00 PM Room 2  
Mon. Nov. 1-Dec. 6(combined with novice) 6:00 PM Room 2  
Clicker Class - 6 weeks.  Class Fee $80  Introduces a new way to communicate with your dog using the "clicker."   Can be used for obedience, conformation, agility, tricks, and freestyle.  Clickers will be supplied.    Bring dog, LOTS of treats, and an open mind.   Be prepared to have fun! 
 NON-AGGRESSIVE DOGS ONLY!
         
Obedience/Agility Skills - Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks.   Class fee:  $80   Prerequisite:  Public Manners or Versatile Puppy.   Limit of 8 dogs.  This course will help handlers and their dogs build on the basic skills they began learning in Home Manners/Public Manners or in the three consecutive puppy classes (Puppy Socialization, Agile Pup, and Versatile Pup) and show how these skills may be applied in agility training.    While this course will serve as a foundation for those wishing to continue their agility training, it is also intended to improve general handling skills, build confidence in both handlers and their dogs, and enhance the relationship between people and their canine companions. This class is designed for one working dog per student due to simultaneous exercises. All dogs will be crated unless they are working on the floor with an instructor.  This is not an option.   [See additional agility class policies.]
Wed. July 28-Sept. 1 6:00 PM Room 2 L. Sheets, C. Nelson/L. Smith,S. Stockley
Wed. Sept. 15-Oct. 20 6:00 PM Room 2 /M. Odom
Wed. Oct. 27-Dec. 1 6:00 PM Room 2  
Agility Basics-Contacts - Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks.  Class Fee:  $80   
Prerequisite: Obedience/Agility Skills OR Demonstrating to a member of the Agility Committee before class starts the following exercises: Go to the Table for a 10 second sit stay and a 10 second down stay, controlled walking on a loose leash, recalls to handler over a jump and on the flat, demonstrate an understanding the target plate, demonstrate hand awareness flat work, demonstrate contact touch command on the low dog walk, and demonstrate good jumping skills and send to the tunnel.  The purpose of this class is to start or re-learn the contact obstacles in agility, 2X2 weaves and open and closed tunnels.   This class is designed for one working dog per student due to simultaneous exercises.   All dogs will be crated unless they are working on the floor with an instructor.  This is not an option.  [See additional agility class policies.]  The class limit for this class is 10.
Tues. July 27-Aug. 31 (This class is full!) 6:00 PM Room 2 C. Baron, S. Robinson/V. Kelley, H. Bowlin
Tues. Sept. 14-Oct. 19 6:00 PM Room 2 /V. Kelly
Tues. Oct. 26-Nov. 30 6:00 PM Room 2  
Agility Basics-Jumps - Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks.  Class Fee: $80  
Prerequisite: Obedience/Agility Skills OR Demonstrating to a member of the Agility Committee before class starts the following exercises: Go to the Table for a 10 second sit stay and a 10 second down stay, controlled walking on a loose leash, recalls to handler over a jump and on the flat, demonstrate an understanding the target plate, demonstrate hand awareness flat work, and demonstrate good jumping skills and send to the tunnel.  The purpose of this class is to introduce on the ground skills or flat work skills along with an understanding of cues and body language to use when jumping your dog. This class will continue to work on the 2X2 weaves and open and closed tunnels.  This class is designed for one working dog per student due to simultaneous exercises.   All dogs will be crated unless they are working on the floor with an instructor.  This is not an option.  [See additional agility class policies.]  The class limit for this class is 10. 
Tues. July 27-Aug. 31 7:15 PM Room 2 C. Baron, S. Robinson/V. Kelley, L. Stewart
Tues. Sept. 14-Oct. 19 7:15 PM Room 2 /V. Kelly
Tues. Oct. 26-Nov. 30 7:15 PM Room 2  
Pre-Novice Agility - Prerequisite:  Agility Basics-Contacts & Jumps.   Proofing Contacts Distance, and Setting up Courses Safely  Class limited to 8 dogs.  Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks.  All dogs will be crated unless they are working on the floor with an instructor.  This is not an option.   [See additional agility class policies.] Class Fee:  $80
Tues. July 27-Aug. 31 8:15 PM Room 2 C. Baron, S. Robinson
Tues. Sept. 14-Oct. 19 8:15 PM Room 2  
Tues. Oct. 26-Nov. 30 8:15 PM Room 2  
Agility Novice/Advanced Weaves-Class lasts 45 mins. - 6 weeks.  Class Fee:  $60   
This class is for the handler and dog to improve their weave performance.  In order to enroll in this class, the dog must be 80% on their weave performance.  This means that the dog can successfully complete a set of weaves--6 or 12 poles--80% of the time.  This is not a class that teaches the dog to weave, but rather it is a class to proof and improve the dog's performance in the weaves.
         
Agility Novice/Advanced Contacts-Class lasts 45 mins. - 6 weeks.  Class Fee:  $60   
         
Agility Novice/Advanced Jumps-Class lasts 45 mins. - 6 weeks.  Class Fee:  $60   
Thurs. July 29-Sept. 30(skip 8/19, 9/16,Sept.23)) 7:15 PM Room 2 N. Schanda,S. Robinson/D. Hugh, G. Olson
Agility Novice/Advanced Distance-Class lasts 45 mins. - 6 weeks.  Class Fee:  $60   
Thurs. Oct. 7-Dec. 2(skip 10/21,11/18,11/25)(This class is full!) 7:15 PM Room 2 N. Schanda, C. Baron/G. Olson, D. Hugh
Novice Agility - Prerequisite:  Pre-Novice Agility, and dog must be able to run short sequences of agility obstacles off leash in order to start preparing to show at the novice level.  Thus, off-leash control of the dog is required. Class limited to 8 dogs.  Preference will be given to non-titled dogs and their handlers.  Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks.  All dogs will be crated unless they are working on the floor with an instructor. This is not an option. [See additional agility class policies.] Class Fee:  $80
Thurs. July 29-Sept. 30(skip 8/19,9/2, 9/16)) 6:00 PM Room 2 N. Schanda, S. Robinson/D. Hugh, G. Olson
Thurs. Oct. 7-Dec. 2(skip 10/21,11/18,11/25) 6:00 PM Room 2 N. Schanda, C. Baron/D. Hugh, G. Olson
Advanced (Competition) Agility - Prerequisite:  One Agility Title – Class limited to 8 dogs. Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks.  All dogs will be crated unless they are working on the floor with an instructor.  This is not an option. [See additional agility class policies.] Class Fee:  $80
Thurs. July 29-Sept. 30(skip 8/19,9/2 9/16,Sept.23) 8:15 PM Room 2 N. Schanda, S. Robinson/D. Hugh, G. Olson
Thurs. Oct. 7-Dec. 2(skip 10/21,11/18,11/25) 8:15 PM Room 2 N. Schanda, C. Baron/D. Hugh, G. Olson
Tracking -  Fees are $140 for non-club members; $90 for active SMDTC members (no discounts or coupons apply).   The class will last 8 weeks  Students will be selected by drawing from those who apply.    Interested?   Contact Jane at haywirehills@att.net or 417-886-7251.
 

On Wednesday, Sept 8, 2010, at 6:00 p.m., we will hold an orientation for tracking class. The class will meet on Wednesday nights for at least 8 weeks. The fees are $140 for non-club members & $90 for active SMDTC members (coupons are not accepted for tracking classes).

 
     

       This page updated on 09/02/10 07:27:22 AM.   For questions about scheduling classes, contact Donna at CALTAZ1@aol.com or 417-862-7967.  
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