PILOT PROGRAM - This workshop is for those teams learning basics skills and training techniques to compete in Open Obedience. We'll cover Open rules and regulations, intro jumping, review & continue with dumbbell retrieval, command discrimination, drop on recalls, as well as working with distractions.

PREREQUISITES: Prior approval required for registration. 1) Dog must be at least 1yr old, 2) have not competed at the Open/Preferred Open level or above, 3) have at least a Beginner Novice (BN) title or one leg toward their Novice (CD) titles. Handlers will bring a good fitting dumbbell. Multiple rings will be used.

NOTE: No 2nd dogs/same handler will be accepted for this workshop.  We do understand many of you may be traveling from quite a distance with multiple dogs training that day.  You're welcome to bring them into the building with you; however, you are only permitted to work the one registered for the workshop. Please contact the Instructor or Training Director, Deanna Bullock, 757-778-7608 or instructor for approvals and questions.

Instructional class covering rules and regulations, ring procedures, and a critiqued run thru of each dog. This class is for dogs getting ready to show in BN or in Novice and dogs will need a reliable recall.

Prerequisites: Dogs should be working on off lead heeling and recall.

Instructional class covering rules and regulations, ring procedures, and a critiqued run thru of each dog. This class is for dogs getting ready to show in BN or in Novice and dogs will need a reliable recall.

Prerequisites: Dogs should be working on off lead heeling and recall.

Practice Advanced/Intermediate/Excellent courses  Performances will be critiqued to aid in practice. Directed practice with individual signs available. Note: Students expected to help in course setup and take down. 

Prerequisites: Handler and dog must be familiar with Advanced (this includes Intermediate) exercises AND have earned at least a Rally Novice title. Exceptions only with permission of Instructor. 

Practice Advanced/Intermediate/Excellent courses  Performances will be critiqued to aid in practice. Directed practice with individual signs available. Note: Students expected to help in course setup and take down. 

Prerequisites: Handler and dog must be familiar with Advanced (this includes Intermediate) exercises AND have earned at least a Rally Novice title. Exceptions only with permission of Instructor. 

This class is a continuation of Scent Work Foundations 3. Instruction will emphasize the foundation skills taught to this point. The handlers and dogs must have proven they are ready to move to paired odor (Birch, Anise, and Clove). This class will prepare dogs and handlers to move to the Novice level. 

Prerequisites: Dogs must have completed Scent Work Foundations 1 thru 3. Not intended for dogs already on odor. Please contact the instructor or Training Director to confirm that your dog is suited for this class, before signing up.

This class is a continuation of Scent Work Foundations 3. Instruction will emphasize the foundation skills taught to this point. The handlers and dogs must have proven they are ready to move to paired odor (Birch, Anise, and Clove). This class will prepare dogs and handlers to move to the Novice level.

Prerequisites: Dogs must have completed Scent Work Foundations 1 thru 3. Not intended for dogs already on odor. Please contact the instructor or Training Director to confirm that your dog is suited for this class, before signing up.

This class is not appropriate for beginner dogs.  This is an instructional class which will teach the utility exercises and help teams develop finesse through games and training aids.

Prerequisites: Dog and handler must be competing in Open Obedience. Dog must have a dependable retrieve. Please bring your own gloves and ariticles to class.