...where relationship matters!
Nosework Games Workshop - Saturday December 16, 2017 - 4:30 to 7:30 pm​ - Working spot $50; Audit spot $20
Nosework should be FUN and this workshop will be. Erica Wells will explore with you some of the games being played in both USCSS (United Canine Scent Sports) and SDS (Sniffing Dog Sports) venues as well as some challenging games not (yet) being used in competition. All working participants must be solid on Birch.
Maximum of 15 working spots, with unlimited auditing spots.
Tenacious Teens - All dogs go through a trying adolescent period where their choices aren’t always what we’d like. This class will help bridge that gap between puppy and adult and put you back on the same page! For dogs 16 wks and over, all on-leash. (Not for reactive dogs)
Using TTouch for Conformation
In this 5 week course, we’ll learn basic Tellington TTouch methods and apply them to conformation handling training.
We’ll learn what Tellington TTouch is and how it can improve performance in the ring by increasing body awareness, building confidence, and enhance the bond between dog and handler.
This is not a traditional handling class – we will not do practice run throughs until week 3 when we begin to put the skills together. We will learn about working with different types of equipment, using calming touch, and working with various surfaces and obstacles.
We’ll also learn a couple of useful TTouch wraps and when to use them – and how you can incorporate both touch and wrapping into show day without unduly messing up your dog’s show grooming. Tellington TTouch blends well with positive training methods, and is a great addition to any handler’s toolbox.
Cost: $120
Truffle Classes through Truffle Dog Company!!
We are thrilled to partner with Truffle Dog Company right here in this area to bring truffle hunting classes to Four Paw!
Erica Wells is teaching these hybrid classes, which are a combination of on-line and in-person classes.
Learn more about their classes at Four Paw by clicking here!
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Thinking Inside the Box and Out On the Town - This 5 week class will spend time working on your dog calmly chilling out in his crate and learning how to walk on a loose leash without losing her head. The crate games portion of the class will turn crate time in to game time and your pup will think their crate is GREAT. The leash walking component will help you make walks an enjoyable time with your pup and not a struggle. This class is not for dogs who are afraid or stressed in their crate or leash reactive. It is a Basic training and introductory course for dogs of all ages. 8 weeks and up! Cost: $140
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Tricks 101 & 102 - Each week of this 4-week class will focus on different tricks that will be fun and challenging. Improve your relationship, and show off to your friends how smart your dog is! Cost: $125
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Total Recall! - This 5-week class for dogs of all ages will work on the skill that every dog owner wants in their toolbox - coming when called! We will start with simple recalls short distance, low distance to long distance with high distractions. Learn how to make yourself so valuable to your dog that they choose you over their environment. This class will be tailored as much as possible to the individual needs of students, with emphasis on building a bond with your dog that makes them want to return to you! Cost: $140
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'Tweeners Experience - Is your puppy done with puppy class, but not quite ready for an adult manners class? Or do you have a shy adult dog looking to gain some confidence? This relationship building 6-week class is all about fun, focus, and new experiences! Each week, dogs will learn to focus on you as they interact with things they may never have experienced - different surfaces, things that move, and anything else we can get them to try. You will learn the beginnings of "shaping" behaviors, which means teaching your dog in very small steps. This class will be all on-leash. Cost: $145
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Wild Thing! - Does your dog have so much energy they seem like they might explode? Excited, joyful dogs can be tough to handle. This class helps you understand your dog, how they learn, what motivates them, and will teach you games and skills to use all of that energy for good.
The 6-week class includes impulse control, recall and engagement games that will give your dog a job and help you keep their minds and bodies busy. Cost: $145
Jet City
Jumpers
Contact info:
The Jet City Jumpers Flyball Club was created with the mission to provide a fun, safe and supportive environment in which owners and their dogs can achieve goals in canine sports. We are all friends with a common love for our dogs. We are always looking for new members that are interested in joining our team and competing in NAFA or UFLI tournaments.
Jet City
Jumpers
Contact info:
The Jet City Jumpers Flyball Club was created with the mission to provide a fun, safe and supportive environment in which owners and their dogs can achieve goals in canine sports. We are all friends with a common love for our dogs. We are always looking for new members that are interested in joining our team and competing in NAFA or UFLI tournaments.
NEW CLASS!
Ready, Set, Go! (Finding the right class for your dog)
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Find a class that's a great fit!
Total Recall and Walk My Way Workshop - Saturday February 9, 2019 - 4:00 to 7:00 pm​
Working spot $100; Audit spot $35
Erica Wells tackles those high demand behaviors of walking nicely on a leash and coming when called in this fun filled 3 hour workshop. This class is for non-reactive dogs only. Dogs must be dog and people friendly as there will be some off leash (or leash dragging) work.
This class is appropriate for dogs of any age.
We use positive reinforcement training. Flat collar, harness, martingale and gentle leader head collars only.
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Working spots are limited to 10; Audit spots are limited to 15.
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Tricks For ME (the dog) and YOU (the handler) - Tricks and games can help your dog focus on you, which helps create a better relationship for any dog sport, or time at home together. Learn how dogs learn, how to turn something your dog does naturally into a trick. Plus, you get fun things to pull out at parties with your dog! Cost: $160
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Thinking Inside the Box and Out On the Town - This 5 week class will spend time working on your dog calmly chilling out in his crate and learning how to walk on a loose leash without losing her head. The crate games portion of the class will turn crate time in to game time and your pup will think their crate is GREAT. The leash walking component will help you make walks an enjoyable time with your pup and not a struggle. This class is not for dogs who are afraid or stressed in their crate or leash reactive. It is a Basic training and introductory course for dogs of all ages. 8 weeks and up! Not currently scheduled
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Total Recall! - This 5-week class for dogs of all ages will work on the skill that every dog owner wants in their toolbox - coming when called! We will start with simple recalls short distance, low distance to long distance with high distractions. Learn how to make yourself so valuable to your dog that they choose you over their environment. This class will be tailored as much as possible to the individual needs of students, with emphasis on building a bond with your dog that makes them want to return to you! Cost: $155
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Foundation Skills For Sports (Flyball and more!) - An introduction to the exciting sport of flyball, a high-energy relay sport for dogs. In this class you'll learn to bond with your dog with fun, athletic games, exercises, and drills, while focusing on the skills every flyball dog needs to know. Everyday benefits include: confidence, impulse control, reliable recalls, and more! Taught by Kristie Burke, a member of Unorthodogs, this is an excellent class for introduction to flyball, or to brush up on your seasoned dogs' foundation skills. Appropriate for dogs of all ages from 6 months + (basic obedience or instructor permission, not appropriate for dogs with any type of aggression) NOTE: Classes are scheduled to begin in June; we're working on schedule for a class to begin 4/15. Cost: $160
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Jet City
Jumpers
Contact info:
The Jet City Jumpers Flyball Club was created with the mission to provide a fun, safe and supportive environment in which owners and their dogs can achieve goals in canine sports. We are all friends with a common love for our dogs. We are always looking for new members that are interested in joining our team and competing in NAFA or UFLI tournaments.
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Conformation for Beginners -
This will be a comprehensive 6 week class for beginners in the art of showing their dogs in Conformation events at dog shows using positive reinforcement training methods.
The class will focus on --
How to prepare and register for a dog show, what to expect at the show, necessary equipment, differences between AKC, Canadian KC, UKC and other conformation venues available nearby
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Canine anatomy, structure & movement, and how grooming enhances – or doesn’t – what’s underneath, how to wicket your dog
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Ring Procedures, patterns, presenting the dog to the judge, how to dress to best show off your dog
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Gaiting – finding the right speed for each dog, working on a loose leash, teaching the dog to love the ring
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Getting great expression, baiting for expression and stance, free stack vs. hand stack
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And everything else you’ve ever wanted to learn about getting started in conformation showing!
Please bring all your questions to the first night of class, but please leave your dog at home!
Cost: $145
New classes!
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Agility Troubleshooting - Is your dog missing contacts? Knocking down jumps? Scared of the teeter totter? Whatever Agility skill you’re struggling with, this class is perfect for troubleshooting the issues and helping you and your dog be successful on all obstacles in the Agility ring. This is a one-time class that you can take as many times as you wish, and is limited to just three students per class. Cost: $40
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Agility Fun & Games - This class specializes in training dogs and their handlers to play games that develop drive and motivation, as well as fostering basic handling skills before tackling equipment. We use positive reinforcement to help your dog have future success in Agility classes and competition. We keep the learning fun and engaging to nurture the Agility star of tomorrow. (Note: This class is not suitable for reactive dogs. Please contact us if you have questions about your dog's ability to be successful in this class.) Cost: $160
Practice Time
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Private
Book a 1/2 hour in one of our arenas for a time to work Need a place to practice? Sign up for a 1/2 hour to have the arena to yourself and work on what YOU need to focus on! Pay for 10 sessions, get the 11th for free. Slots available from 5 am to 10 pm!
Private: $15/half hour, $25/full hour
* Must be enrolled in agility classes, at Four Paw or elsewhere, or have titled a dog in any agility venue. This helps us to know
that you understand the proper use of the equipment. Limits apply to number of dogs per handler.
** No private instruction is allowed during private practice times. Contact Four Paw Sports if you'd be interested in teaching your students at our facility!
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Drop-in
Drop-In to our Saturday (most weeks) open practice. Share the arena and talk to others to get ideas!
Drop-In: $8 - 1 Dog, $12 - 2 Dogs, $15 - 3 Dogs
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