Upcoming Training and Dog Sports Classes at Spot On!
Manners & Rally
Puppy Manners
(ages 10 weeks to 5 months)
Supports both puppy and owner during this extremely sensitive, and sometimes trying, time period and includes the basic behaviors of come, walking on a loose leash, sit, down and stay; and also integrates games and other activities to build confidence in the young puppy and enthusiasm for future learning. This class is available to puppies between the ages of 10 weeks to 5 months.
Puppies must be age-appropriately vaccinated, including an up-to-date Kennel Cough (Bordetella vaccine), before attending class.
Trainer: Maya (CPDT-KA)
Price: $200
Session Start Dates:
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Sunday - 2:30pm: October 18th (No classes October 25th; November 8th; December 6th) (Last class is December 13th)
1st class is for puppy parents only! (please leave your pup at home)
Adult Manners
(ages 5 months & older)
Focuses on the behaviors of walking on a loose leash, sit, down, come and stay; as well as more complex behaviors such as wait, leave it, settle and a moving down. This is the ideal class for the family dog, first–time dog owner or seasoned trainer; and a "must" for providing the opportunity to accustom your dog to responding to your signals with mild distractions. Adult Manners is a great follow-up to Puppy Manners, or a stand-alone class for dogs over the age of 20 weeks.
Dogs must be fully vaccinated, including an up-to-date Kennel Cough (Bordetella vaccine), before attending class.
Trainer: Maya (CPDT-KA)
Price: $200
Session Start Dates:
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Sunday - 3:45pm: October 4th (No classes October 11th & 25th; November 8th) (Last class is November 29th) FULL!
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Monday - 7:15pm: October 5th (No classes October 12th & 26th; November 9th) (Last class is November 30th) FULL!
1st class is for dog parents only! (please leave your dog at home)
Intermediate Manners & Intro to Rally
A FOCUS class, emphasizing all the behaviors that contribute toward making your dog a truly enjoyable companion -- in the home, and out and about. Teach your dog polite greetings, waiting at doors, walking past other dogs, being attentive to you, and other daily skills that your dog should have so that you can enjoy your time together. Find solutions to problems you may be experiencing. Improve your relationship.
This class also introduces you and your dog to the FUN sport of Rally! Whether you just train or decide to compete, Rally develops better teamwork between you and your dog. Just as importantly, it will sharpen your dog’s obedience skills and behavior – at home and in public.
Like all our classes, this class is taught in a fun, motivational way.
This class is for dogs and handlers who have completed Puppy Manners, Adult Manners or the equivalent.
Dogs must be fully vaccinated, including an up-to-date Kennel Cough (Bordetella vaccine), before attending class.
Trainer: Maya (CPDT-KA)
Price: $200 for 6 classes
Session Start Dates:
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Next Session: TBD
Rally
You and your dog are a team. You do almost everything together – take walks, eat, veg out, even sleep together. So think of the fun you’d have learning how to be a great Rally Team at Spot On!
Rally develops better teamwork between you and your dog and prepares you for success in the competition ring! Just as importantly, it will sharpen your dog’s obedience skills and behavior – at home and in public.
Instructor approval required.
Dogs must be fully vaccinated, including an up-to-date Kennel Cough (Bordetella vaccine), before attending class.
Trainer: Maya (CPDT-KA)
Price: $200 for 6 classes
Session Start Dates:
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Sunday - 12:30pm: October 18th (No classes October 25th; November 8th; December 6th) (Last class is December 13th)
Agility
Intro to Agility
Intro to Agility is a foundation class offering an entertaining introduction to agility in a pressure-free and non-competitive environment. Along the way, you and your dog will increase your capability to communicate and learn valuable skills that will help you both on and off the course. It’s a great way to have fun while improving your dog's obedience, focus and confidence. So bring your sense of humor and a pocket full of treats to our Intro to Agility class!
Dogs must be fully vaccinated, including an up-to-date Kennel Cough (Bordetella vaccine), before attending class.
Trainer: Brandi (CPDT-KA)
Price: $200 for 6 classes
Session Start Dates:
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Saturday - 11:00am: November 14th (No classes: December 19th, 26th) (Last class is January 2nd)
Intermediate Agility
Intermediate Agility continues the fun game of agility! This class is for dogs that have completed Intro to Agility and are comfortable on all the obstacles (okay if you are still working on weaves and teeter). We will continue building confidence on the obstacles and sequencing them together into courses. We will work on handling for running with your dog through courses; practicing skills such as front crosses, rear crosses, blind crosses, when/how to indicate deceleration or acceleration on course and the art of course walking for success!
Intro to Agility or Instructor approval required.
Dogs must be fully vaccinated, including an up-to-date Kennel Cough (Bordetella vaccine), before attending class.
Trainer: Brandi (CPDT-KA)
Price: $200 for 6 classes
Session Start Dates:
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Saturday - 9:00am: August 29th (No classes: September 19th; October 3rd, 10th, 17th) (Last class is October 31st) FULL!
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Saturday - 9:45am: November 14th (No classes: December 19th, 26th) (Last class is January 2nd)
(Contact: spotondogtrainingcenter@gmail.com for drop-in availability)
Competition Agility
Competition Agility is for currently competing students. (Students will need instructor approval before registering.) Classes are planned for competitive Agility students with an emphasis on advanced coursework and handling. We'll focus on improving your communication on course with your dog. Competition Agility is designed to hone your skills to handle challenging competition courses and bring home more Qs!
Instructor approval required.
Dogs must be fully vaccinated, including an up-to-date Kennel Cough (Bordetella vaccine), before attending class.
Trainer: Brandi (CPDT-KA)
Price: $200 for 6 classes
Session Start Dates:
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Saturday - 8:30am: November 14th (No classes: December 19th, 26th) (Last class is January 2nd)
(Contact: spotondogtrainingcenter@gmail.com for drop-in availability)
SpeedWay
SpeedWay
Start your Engines…
SpeedWay is the latest, highly popular, event offered by Canine Performance Events! It provides dogs and their humans another opportunity to play in a fun, competitive environment. SpeedWay offers both individual and team classes at trials. Just like with Agility, you can learn and have tons of fun together with your dog in class. Then choose either to compete in SpeedWay trials, or never step foot in the competition ring if that isn't your thing.
Get ready to go fast!
Dogs must be fully vaccinated, including an up-to-date Kennel Cough (Bordetella vaccine), before attending class.
Trainer: Brandi (CPDT-KA)
Price: $200 for 6 classes
Session Start Dates:
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Wednesday - 6:45pm: October 14th (Last class: November 18th)
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Wednesday - 6:45pm: December 2nd (No classes: December 23rd, 30th) (Last class: January 20th)
(Contact: spotondogtrainingcenter@gmail.com for drop-in availability)
Rats!
Happy Ratters & Barn Hunt Workshops
Charcoal, Blaze, Susan & Friends (The Spot On Rat Pack) invite your dog to join them for a fun game of hide and seek!
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Safe for Everyone: The pet rats are well-cared for, trained, and completely safe in ventilated PVC tubes.
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Titles and Competition: Classes lay the groundwork for official titling programs and competitive games if you want to advance.
What do the Happy Ratters Workshops Involve?
Happy Ratters workshops are training sessions for a dog sport where dogs use their sense of smell to hunt for live pet rats safely enclosed inside aerated, secure tubes hidden within a clean, urban-style setting.
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Urban Environment: Unlike traditional barn hunt sports that use straw or hay, Happy Ratters is set up with clean props like boxes, trash bags, barrels, and tunnels to mimic an urban alleyway.
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All Dogs Welcome: Classes are beginner-friendly with no prior experience needed. They are open to all breeds, ages, sizes, and even dogs with physical disabilities or wheelchairs.
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Teamwork and Skills: You and your dog learn how to communicate—your dog learns to find and alert you to the rat, and you learn to read your dog’s unique scenting cues.
www.happyratters.com
Spot On Dog Training is a Happy Ratters Host Club!
What Happens in a Barn Hunt Workshop?
Barn hunt workshops are training sessions where dogs and their handlers learn a popular scent-work and agility sport that simulates hunting vermin in a straw-bale maze.
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Scent Training: Dogs learn to use their noses to find live rats safely enclosed inside secure, aerated PVC tubes hidden within the straw bales. The rats are not harmed.
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Obstacles: Dogs practice climbing on top of straw bales and crawling through enclosed tunnels.
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Teamwork: Handlers learn how to read their dog's unique body language, recognize when they have found a rat ("alert"), and call the find correctly.
Dogs must be fully vaccinated, including an up-to-date Kennel Cough (Bordetella vaccine), before attending a workshop.
Trainers: Brandi & Maya (CPDT-KA)
Price: $40
Workshop Dates:
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Happy Ratters Workshop: Sunday - 11:00am: November 1st
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Barn Hunt Workshop: Sunday - 11:00am: November 15th
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Happy Ratters Workshop: Sunday - 11:00am: November 22nd
Tracking
Control
Unleashed
Foundation Tracking
Foundation Tracking covers what you need to know to get started in tracking! The dog will be introduced to beginning tracks, with an emphasis on developing an independent tracking dog.
This class is for dogs both new to tracking, as well as dogs continuing their tracking training. We will start from the beginning and proceed in a methodical step-by-step manner using up-to-date proven methods.
Dogs must be fully vaccinated, including an up-to-date Kennel Cough (Bordetella vaccine), before attending class.
Trainer: Brandi (CPDT-KA)
Price: $200 for 6 class session; $100 for 3 class session
Session Start Dates:
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Sunday - 9:00am: August 16th (No class: September 20th) (Last class is November 1st) FULL!
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Sunday - 9:00am: November 15th (Last class is November 29th)
(Contact: spotondogtrainingcenter@gmail.com for drop-in availability for prior students)
Control Unleashed (CU)
Control Unleashed uses skills from Leslie McDevitt's Control Unleashed program and is for any dog who has the basics down and would like to learn skills for the real world. These skills can help with recall, leash pulling, and other basics. No prerequisites required.
Dogs must be fully vaccinated, including an up-to-date Kennel Cough (Bordetella vaccine), before attending class.
Trainer: Maya (CPDT-KA)
Price: $200 for 6 classes
Session Start Dates:
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Monday - 6:00pm: October 5th (No classes October 12th & 26th; November 9th) (Last class is November 30th)