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.
[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. | Mar. 8-Apr. 12(Meets 1 X per week for 6 weeks) | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | Linda E.,Deb M./Bethany B. |
| Mon&Thurs | Apr. 19-May 6(Meets 2 X per week for 3 weeks-skip Apr. 15) | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | /Brenda G. |
| Mon&Thurs | May10-June 3(Meets 2X per week for 3 weeks-skip 5/20,5/31) | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | |
| Agile Pup - Prerequisite: Puppy Socialization - Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 sessions. Class Fee: $80 (Package Pricing option available) | ||||
| Mon&Thurs | Apr. 12-May 3(Meets 2 X per week for 3 weeks-skip Apr. 15) | 7:10 PM | Room 1 | |
| Mon&Thurs | June 7-June 28(Meets 2 X per week for 3 weeks-skip 6/17) | 7:10 PM | Room 1 | |
| Versatile Pup - Prerequisite: Puppy Socialization - Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 sessions. Class Fee: $80 | ||||
| Mon&Thurs | Mar.8-Mar. 29(Meets 2 X per week for 3 weeks-skip Mar. 18)This class is canceled) | 7:10 PM | Room 1 | Catherine E./ |
| Mon&Thurs | May10-June 3(Meets 2 X per week for 3 weeks-skip 5/20, 5/31) | 7:10 PM | Room 1 | |
| Home Manners - Each class lasts 1 hr. - 7 weeks - Do not bring dogs the first week! For dogs 4 months and older. Class Fee: $95. (Package Pricing option available) | ||||
| Wed. | Feb. 3-Mar. 17(This class is full!) | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | Ann M., Ladina W., Linda B. |
| Tues. | Feb. 23-Apr. 6 (This class is canceled) | 4:00 PM | Room 1 | Linda E., Deb M. |
| Tues. | Mar. 2-Apr. 13 | 11:00 AM | Room 2 | Merry C./Marilyn S. |
| Mon. | Mar. 15-Apr. 26(This class is full!) | 8:15 PM | Room 1 | /Diane K. |
| Wed. | Apr. 7-May 19 | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | |
| Tues. | Apr. 27-June 8 | 11:00 AM | Room 2 | / |
| Tues. | Apr. 27-June 8 | 7:15 PM | Room 1 | |
| Mon. | May 17-July 5(skip May 31) | 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. | Mar. 2-Apr. 13 | 10:00 AM | Room 2 | Nancy P./Merry C. |
| Tues. | Mar. 2-Apr. 13(This class is full!) | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | Liz M./Merry C., Terilyn S. |
| Tues. | Apr. 27-June 8 | 10:00 AM | Room 2 | / |
| Tues. | Apr. 27-June 8 | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | |
| Tues. | June 22-Aug. 3 | 10:00 AM | Room 2 | |
| Tues. | June 22-Aug. 3 | 7:00 PM | Room 1 | |
| Obedience/Rally Skills - Each class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $80 Prerequisite: Must have competed Public Manners class or equal. | ||||
| Mon. | Mar. 1-Apr. 5(This class is canceled) | 10:00 AM | Room 2 | |
| Wed. | Mar. 3-Apr. 14 | 7:15 PM | Room 1 | Margery W./Jennifer K. |
| Mon. | Apr. 19-May 24 | 10:00 AM | Room 2 | |
| Wed. | Apr. 21-May 26 | 7:15 PM | Room 1 | |
| Beginner Novice (Prerequisite: Obedience/Rally Skills class)- Each class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $80 | ||||
| Wed. | Mar. 3-Apr. 7 | 8:15 PM | Room 1 | Margery W./Jennifer K. |
| Wed. | Apr. 21-May 26 | 8:15 PM | Room 1 | |
| Advanced Novice (Prerequisite: Beginner Novice class)- Each class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $80 | ||||
| Mon. | Mar. 1-Apr. 5 | 11:00 AM | Room 2 | Laure' Y., Nancy P. |
| Mon. | Mar. 1-Apr. 5 | 8:00 PM | Room 2 | Susan G., Joni V. |
| Mon. | Apr. 19-May 24 | 11:00 AM | Room 2 | |
| Mon. | Apr. 19-May 24 | 8:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| 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. | Feb. 24-Mar. 31 | 10:00 AM | Room 2 | Susan G., Joni V. |
| Wed. | Apr. 14-May 19 | 10:00 AM | Room 2 | |
| Wed. | June 2-July 7 | 10:00 AM | Room 2 | |
| Open - Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $80 | ||||
| Wed. | Jan. 13-Mar. 3 | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | Dianne S. |
| Wed. | Feb. 24-Mar. 31 | 10:30 AM | Room 2 | Susan G., Joni V. |
| Wed. | Mar. 17-Apr. 21 | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | |
| Wed. | Apr. 14-May 19 | 10:30 AM | Room 2 | |
| Wed. | Apr. 28-June 2 | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | |
| Wed. | June 2-July 7 | 10:30 AM | Room 2 | |
| Wed. | June 16-July 21 | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | Dianne S. |
| Utility - Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $80 | ||||
| Wed. | Feb. 24-Mar. 31 | 10:30 AM | Room 2 | Susan G., Joni V. |
| Wed. | Mar. 17-Apr. 21 | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | |
| Wed. | Apr. 28-June 2 | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | |
| Wed. | Apr. 14-May 19 | 10:30 AM | Room 2 | |
| Wed. | June 16-July 21 | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | |
| Wed. | June 2-July 7 | 10:30 AM | Room 2 | |
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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. |
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| Mon. | Mar. 1-Apr. 5 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | Darlene H./Roxane H.,Janie M. |
| Mon. | Apr. 19-May 24 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Mon. | June 7-July 12 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
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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. |
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| Mon. | Mar. 1-Apr. 5 | 7:00 PM | Room 2 | Darlene H./Janie M. |
| Mon. | Apr. 19-May 24 | 7:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Mon. | June 7-July 12 | 7:00 PM | Room 2 | |
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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! |
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| 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. | Mar. 3-Apr. 7 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | Nancy S./Ron S., Chris N. |
| Wed. | Apr. 21-May 26 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | Nancy S., Chris N./Ron S. |
| Wed. | June 9-July 7 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Wed. | July 28-Sept. 1 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Wed. | Sept. 15-Oct. 20 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Wed. | Oct. 27-Dec. 1 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
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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.
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| Tues. | Mar. 2-Apr. 6(This class is canceled) | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | Sue R., Ann M./Janet D., Naoko P. |
| Tues. | Apr. 20-May 25 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | Christie K., Ann M./ |
| Tues. | June 8-July 6 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Tues. | July 27-Aug. 31 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Tues. | Sept. 14-Oct. 19 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Tues. | Oct. 26-Nov. 30 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
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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.
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| Tues. | Mar. 2-Apr. 6(This class is canceled) | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | Sue R., Ann M./Janet D., Naoko P. |
| Tues. | Apr. 20-May 25 | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | Christie K., Ann M./ |
| Tues. | June 8-July 6 | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | |
| Tues. | July 27-Aug. 31 | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | |
| Tues. | Sept. 14-Oct. 19 | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | |
| 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. | Mar. 2-Apr. 6(Skip Apr. 13)(note time change) | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | Sue R., Ann M. |
| Tues. | Apr. 20-May 25 | 8:15 PM | Room 2 | Christie K., Ann M. |
| Tues. | June 8-July 6 | 8:15 PM | Room 2 | |
| Tues. | July 27-Aug. 31 | 8:15 PM | Room 2 | |
| Tues. | Sept. 14-Oct. 19 | 8:15 PM | Room 2 | |
| Tues. | Oct. 26-Nov. 30 | 8:15 PM | Room 2 | |
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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.
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| Thurs. | Jan. 14-Mar. 11(skip 1/21,2/18) | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | Carol B., Sue. R;/Donna H., Nancy S. |
| Thurs. | Sept. 30-Nov. 11(skip 10/21) | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | Carol B., Nancy S. |
| Agility Novice/Advanced Contacts-Class lasts 45 mins. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $60 | ||||
| Thurs. | Mar. 25-May 6(skip 4/15) | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | Carol B., Nancy S./Donna H., |
| Agility Novice/Advanced Jumps-Class lasts 45 mins. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $60 | ||||
| Thurs. | July 29-Sept. 9(skip 8/19) | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | Nancy S., Sue R. |
| 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. | Jan. 14-Mar. 11(skip 1/21,2/18) | 7:00 PM | Room 2 | Carol B., Sue R./Donna H., Nancy S. |
| Thurs. | Mar. 25-May 6(skip 4/15) | 7:00 PM | Room 2 | Carol B., Nancy S../Donna H. |
| Thurs. | UKC
Agility I (equipment) May 13-July 1(skip 5/20&6/17) (NO DROP In's-Must be registered to attend these sessions) 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 in UKC |
7:00 PM | Room 2 | Carol B., Sue R. |
| Thurs. | Special UKC Agility Fun Run July 8 |
7-8:30 PM | Room 2 | Carol B., Sue R., Nancy S. |
| Thurs. | July 29-Sept. 9(skip 8/19) | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | Nancy S., Carol B. |
| Thurs. | Sept. 30-Nov. 11(skip 10/21) | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | Nancy S., Sue R. |
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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 |
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| Thurs. | Jan. 14-Mar. 11(skip 1/21,2/18) | 8:05 PM | Room 2 | Carol B, Sue R/Donna H., Nancy S. |
| Thurs. | Mar. 25-May 6(4/15) | 8:15 PM | Room 2 | Carol B., Sue R/Donna H., Nancy S. |
| Thurs. | UKC Agility II
(equipment) May 13-July 1(skip 5/20&6/17) (NO DROP In's-Must be registered to attend these sessions) 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 in UKC |
8:15 PM | Room 2 | Carol B., Sue R. |
| Thurs. | Special UKC Agility Fun Run July 8 |
7-8:30 PM | Room 2 | Carol B., Sue R., Nancy S. |
| Thurs. | July 29-Sept. 9(skip 8/19) | 8:15 PM | Room 2 | Nancy S.,Carol B. |
| Thurs. | Sept. 30-Nov. 11(skip 10/21) | 8:15 PM | Room 2 | Carol B., Nancy S. |
| 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, April 7, 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. | ||||
This page updated on
03/11/10 08:10:48 PM.
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