Quincy Kennel Club’s Training Classes
Most classes begin the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30. You will be asked to register and attend an orientation. After orientation, you will have your first class. At the end of class, you will be told what time your classes will be held in the following weeks. Classes are held at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 and 8:00 with each class lasting approximately 30 minutes. If you have any questions or would like to know specific times, please contact us (information can be found on the contact page).
If possible, print the training application and bring it with you. Also, proof of vaccinations is required.
Below is a list of class descriptions. Additionally, there is a schedule of classes (Tuesday Evenings, Wednesday Daytime, Wednesday Evenings, Thursday Evenings, and Saturday Daytime).
Puppy Class: For puppies 10 weeks and up. Puppies
are socialized and taught to walk on lead, sit, lie down, stay, and come
when called. Puppies gain confidence and coordination by negotiating a
variety of obstacles. Puppy owner's questions are answered during class.
Beginning Obedience: This class teaches owners how to train their
dogs to be better companions and more mannerly neighbors. Dogs learn to
walk on a loose lead, come when called, heel with automatic sits, stand
for examination, and learn to obey a sit-stay and down-stay command.
Intermediate Obedience: This class provides further training for a
dog to be a better pet or prepares the dog for AKC novice level
competition in obedience and rally. Dogs will learn to down while
heeling, do a sit-stay, down-stay, and a recall off lead. More
intricate heeling patterns are introduced on this level.
Advanced Obedience: Dogs in this class will practice heeling off
lead, jumping, retrieving and other advanced obedience and rally
exercises for competition or for fun. Many of the moves taught are used
in Advanced Rally, Open and Utility levels of Obedience.
Conformation: Each breed of dog has a standard of perfection
regarding the breed characteristics. Breeders and exhibitors show dogs
they feel best represent this standard. In Conformation classes,
exhibitors are taught how to present their dog in the show ring. This
includes practicing the proper gait to move the dog in the show ring,
how to stack or position the dog to show off its best points to the
judge, and baiting the dog with treats to show alert, attentive
expression.
Beginning Agility: The agility ring is called a doggy
playground. This exciting dog sport is fun for the dog and handler.
This class teaches the dog and handler how to negotiate the obstacles
safely. (Dogs are not allowed on agility equipment without taking this
class.)
Fun Agility: Dogs
who know how to negotiate the agility obstacles will learn how to run
with their handler over short courses. Individual obstacles will be
practiced for better performance. (Dogs in this class will be able to
participate in QKC Agility Games and Fun Agility Trials.)
Competition Agility:
This class is for dogs and handlers
who wish to compete in AKC or other sanctioned Agility Trials. Dogs
will refine their obstacle performances and handlers will be taught how
to negotiate courses with their dogs. (All levels of Agility
Competition are taught.)
Tricks: This is a four week course and will be offered for the
first time in May, 2010. A fun class that strengthens the owner/dog
bond by learning parlor tricks such as wave, play dead, spins, touch,
say "Please", "Thank You" and "Yes". Entertain your friends and family
or just yourself & your dog! We will use a lot of treats in this class,
so bring treats that are small and easy to eat. Tricks learned in this
class can also be used as a stress reliever in obedience trials,
loosening-up before an agility run, or as part of a freestyle routine.
Prerequisite- Basic obedience and control of the dog.
CGC Prep: This is a four week course and will be offered for the
first time in June, 2010. Prerequisite-Dogs must have basic obedience
skills. This class will prepare dogs and handlers for taking and passing
the AKC Canine Good Citizen test by practicing the skills required to
pass the subtests.
Children's Obedience: This class is geared towards
children ages 8 to 13. This class teaches owners how to train
their dogs to be better companions and more mannerly neighbors. Dogs
learn to walk on a loose lead, come when called, heel with automatic
sits, stand for examination, and learn to obey a sit-stay and down-stay
command.
Class Schedule
Puppy Class
Beginning Obedience
Intermediate Obedience
Advanced Obedience
Beginning Obedience
Intermediate Obedience
Conformation
Beginning, Fun, and Competition Agility
Tricks
CGC Prep
Obedience
Freestyle
Obedience
Beginning Conformation
Competition Conformation
Beginning, Fun and Competition Agility
Children’s Obedience