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AKC Rally Novice - Excellent Run-Through (JSh) (Members Only)
with Jeanette Showalter

This class uses "nested" courses designed to provide experience and confidence for handler/dog teams preparing to compete in Rally Novice, Intermediate, Advanced or Excellent. Teaching will be provided on any sign the class is having trouble with and on ring procedures. Handouts may be provided for some subjects. Please submit any questions you have before registering to the instructor or the Training Director.
Prerequisites: Dog should have a reasonable heel. Teams should be familiar with all signs for the class they are working on.
AKC Rally Novice - Excellent Run-Through (JSh) (Non-Member)
with Jeanette Showalter

This class uses "nested" courses designed to provide experience and confidence for handler/dog teams preparing to compete in Rally Novice, Intermediate, Advanced or Excellent. Teaching will be provided on any sign the class is having trouble with and on ring procedures. Handouts may be provided for some subjects. Please submit any questions you have before registering to the instructor or the Training Director.
Prerequisites: Dog should have a reasonable heel. Teams should be familiar with all signs for the class they are working on.
AKC Competitive Obedience - Introduction to Beginner Novice Instructional (TO) (Members Only)
with Tami O'Connell
This class is for dogs new to Competitive Obedience that have completed Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Obedience (for companion dogs). Instructional class covering rules and regulations, ring procedures, and a critiqued run thru of each dog. Dogs must have a reliable recall and heel.
Prerequisites: Dogs should be working on off lead heeling and recall. Dogs MUST have completed Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Obedience, or by permission of the instructor or Training Director before you sign up for class.
AKC Competitive Obedience - Introduction to Beginner Novice Instructional (TO) (Non-Member)
with Tami O'Connell
This class is for dogs new to Competitive Obedience that have completed Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Obedience (for companion dogs). Instructional class covering rules and regulations, ring procedures, and a critiqued run thru of each dog. Dogs must have a reliable recall and heel.
Prerequisites: Dogs should be working on off lead heeling and recall. Dogs MUST have completed Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Obedience, or by permission of the instructor or Training Director before you sign up for class.
Puppy Obedience (TO) (Members Only)
with Tami O'Connell

This class is for puppies 3-11 months old. This class will focus on the foundations of dog training for puppies as well as providing proper socialization for your young pups. We'll also cover teaching handlers the best methods and practices for communicating with your puppy.
Note: Handlers are required to bring the puppy's current vaccination records to the first class. All puppies MUST have received at least the 2nd round of DHPP (distemper, adenovirus [hepatitis], parainfluenza, and parvovirus) before attending the 1st class. Rabies vaccination is MANDATORY for all puppies 16 weeks or older per Virginia State Law. Leptospirosis (Lepto), Bordetella (Kennel Cough), and Giardia vaccinations are not required to attend class. Please consult your licensed Veterinarian for additional questions or concerns.
Puppy Obedience (TO) (Non-Member)
with Tami O'Connell

This class is for puppies 3-11 months old. This class will focus on the foundations of dog training for puppies as well as providing proper socialization for your young pups. We'll also cover teaching handlers the best methods and practices for communicating with your puppy.
Note: Handlers are required to bring the puppy's current vaccination records to the first class. All puppies MUST have received at least the 2nd round of DHPP (distemper, adenovirus [hepatitis], parainfluenza, and parvovirus) before attending the 1st class. Rabies vaccination is MANDATORY for all puppies 16 weeks or older per Virginia State Law. Leptospirosis (Lepto), Bordetella (Kennel Cough), and Giardia vaccinations are not required to attend class. Please consult your licensed Veterinarian for additional questions or concerns.
AKC Rally - Getting Ready for AKC Rally Competition - Adv/Int/Exc (SP) (Members Only)
with Sandra Platt

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.
AKC Rally - Getting Ready for AKC Rally Competition - Adv/Int/Exc (SP) (Non-Member)
with Sandra Platt

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.