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CLASSES AT KEYSTONE CANINE TRAINING CLUB
Keystone Canine Training Club offers a wide variety of training classes. Some, like Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Obedience, Fun Obedience and Novice Obedience, are offered year round. Others, like Kids Obedience and Kids Agility rotate every other session, as does Feisty Fido and Shy Dog. Canine Good Citizenship and Therapy Dog International (CGC/TDI) is offered every other month.
Please check Keystone's Schedule of Classes for the latest information on start dates and times.
For all classes, pre-registration is encouraged. There is an additional $10 fee if you pay at the door as a walk-in.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST CLASS
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Coming When Called (Not currently offered) |
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Canine Good Citizenship and Therapy Dog International (CGC/TDI) |
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Companion Dog (CD) Class (Not currently offered) |
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Conformation and Introduction to Conformation Classes (Drop-in Classes) |
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Small Dog Happy Hour (Not currently offered) |
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Fido Fitness (Not currently offered) |
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Shy Dog (Not currently offered) |
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Competition Agility Handling (Not currently offered) |
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Agility Training for the Soft (Timid) Dog (Not currently offered) |
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Obedience Trial Run Through (Not currently offered) |
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Kid's Agility (Not currently offered) |
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Puppy Kindergarten is a seven (7) week long series of classes where approximately half of the class time concentrates on socializing young dogs, with puppies matched for age and play style. The remaining class time is devoted to "junior obedience" and covers sit, down, coming when called, and walking on a loose leash. Also covered are handling exercises and resource guarding prevention exercises. Class price includes a puppy training book.
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Cost: |
$100.00 ($30 for Keystone Canine Club Members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Prerequisites: |
Puppies must have had their second set of vaccinations and must be five months or younger (large breeds), or six months or younger (small and medium breeds). |
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Go to the Forms Page for an Application |
The Basic Obedience curriculum is a seven (7) week long sequential series of group classes. It teaches the dog how to be a welcome and appreciated home companion. This course of "canine good manners" is many dogs' first experience with formal training. The material that dogs and handlers learn in Basic Obedience is the foundation on which any further trick, agility or obedience training builds. Basic Obedience lessons cover "Sit," "Stay," "Down," "Come When Called," "Walk on a Leash Without Pulling," "Do Not Jump on People" and "Pay Attention to Your Handler."
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Cost: |
$90.00 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club Members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Prerequisites: |
Up-to-date vaccinations and worming and dogs must be at least one year old. |
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Go to the Forms Page for an Application Form |
The Puppy Basic Obedience curriculum is a seven (7) week long sequential series of group classes that is very similar to the Basic Obedience class. However, it is for puppies that have had their second set of vaccinations, but may not be ready for more dominant adult dogs in a regular basic class.
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$90 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Up-to-date vaccinations and worming Puppies must be at least 6 months old, except for large breed pups who must be at least 5 months old but less than one year old for all breeds. |
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Go to the Forms Page for an Application Form |
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Cost: |
$65 (for a 5-week session); $90 for 7-week session. $20 (5-week) or $25 (7-week) for members. |
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Course Length: |
5 or 7 weeks. See Class Schedule |
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Prerequisites: |
Basic Obedience or Puppy Obedience |
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Basic II is a seven-week course designed for dogs and their handlers who have completed a basic obedience course or who already know sit, down, stand, stay, come, and heel. The course is intended to come after Basic Obedience but before Novice Obedience for those dogs & handlers that aren't quite ready for Novice but need something more challenging than repeating Basic. Approximately half of the class time is devoted to improving and polishing those skills. The other half is devoted to learning new skills such as targeting, jumping, and the foundations of retrieving, while introducing competition basics for obedience, rally obedience, or CGC testing.
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$90 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Prerequisites: |
Basic Obedience |
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Kid's Basic Obedience (Not currently offered)
The Kid's Basic Obedience curriculum is a seven (7) week long sequential series of group classes (each class is 45 minutes). Similar to Basic Obedience for adults, it teaches the dog how to be a welcome and appreciated home companion. It also teaches the child handler how to instruct and handle the dog. The material that dogs and handlers learn in Kid's Basic Obedience is the foundation on which any further trick, agility or obedience training builds. Kid's Basic Obedience lessons cover "Sit," "Stay," "Down," "Come When Called," "Walk on a Leash Without Pulling," "Do Not Jump on People" and "Pay Attention to Your Handler." Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (One child handler per seven week session.)
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$90 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 45 minutes per week |
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Prerequisites: |
Dogs must be at least 6 months old with up-to-date vaccinations and worming. Handler must be between 7 and 12 years old |
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Coming When Called (Not currently offered)
This class will offer a number of positive reinforcement training techniques to help you improve your dog's reliability in coming when called. Class limited to ten dogs.
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$30 ($10 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
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Course Length: |
3 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Prerequisites: |
Dogs must be at least 10 months old with basic obedience skills and be dog-friendly. Must have up-to-date vaccinations and worming. |
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Beginners Novice and Novice Obedience
This seven week series of group classes will expand on your knowledge of Basic Obedience and prepare you to compete in the AKC trial ring at the Novice Obedience level. The Novice sessions are typically more like a workshop than a lecture, and the same skills are practiced in every class. This gives the Novice student the flexibility to attend any seven classes that fit his or her schedule. Novice Obedience assumes a mastery of the skills covered in the Basic Obedience class and adds new skills like "Long Sits and Downs," "Off-Lead Heeling," "Figure Eights," "Hand Signals" and "Off-Lead Recalls."
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$90.00 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Prerequisites: |
KCTC Basic Obedience class (or comparable expertise) |
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Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Therapy Dog International Class (TDI)
This is a four (4) week course that concentrates on practicing the skills needed to achieve both the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and the Therapy Dog International (TDI) certificates. The CGC and TDI tests (optional) are given the week after the 4 weeks of instruction. The CGC program is designed to recognize dogs who have good manners at home and in public. The purpose of the CGC program is to ensure that our favorite companion, the dog, can be an accepted and respected member of the community.
The CGC part of the program teaches ten primary skills. The TDI program includes the same 10 as well as reactions to children, medical equipment and food.
To receive either CGC or TDI certification, dogs must take the respective CGC and TDI tests.
Click here to view the AKC Pamphlet for the CGC Test
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$50.00 ($15 for Keystone Canine Club Members) |
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Course Length: |
4 weeks (5th week for CGC and TDI tests), 50 minutes per week |
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Dogs must be well-mannered around people and other dogs, be under control at all times, must like people, and not jump on people. Dogs also must have successfully completed a Basic Obedience class (or reliably obey the following commands: sit, down, stay, and come). They must also be able to walk easily on a loose leash. |
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Companion Dog (CD) Class (Not currently offered)
The CD Class is designed for dogs and handlers competing for their official Companion Dog (CD) or Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) titles. Class work is at the Novice Obedience level and above. The focus is on getting ready for organized competition, and much of the class is spent learning obedience regulations, proper equipment, ring etiquette and performance techniques.
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$90.00 |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Prerequisites: |
Novice Obedience level skills |
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The Open Obedience Class is intended for dogs and handlers who would like to work for their AKC Open title.
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$10.00 |
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Course Length: |
Ongoing, every other week |
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Prerequisites: |
Novice level skills, but a Novice title is not required |
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Advanced Rally Obedience Classes
Rally allows the dog and handler to proceed at their own pace through a course of designated stations. Each station has a sign providing instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. The dog and handler move continuously at a normal pace with the dog under control at the handler's left side. Scoring is not as rigorous as traditional obedience and a perfect "heel position" is not required. Handlers are permitted to talk and encourage but may not touch the dog or make physical corrections. Rally is for any level of dogs.
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$90.00 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club Members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Prerequisites: |
KCTC Basic Obedience class (or comparable expertise) |
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Go to the Forms Page for an Application Form |
Conformation and Introduction to Conformation Classes
The Conformation Class is designed to prepare both handler and dog for the show ring. Come and learn how to properly show your dog for conformation. The Introduction class is a 5-week class for dogs and/or handlers who have little or no previous experience with conformation competition. You will learn about the basics of conformation, what classes to enter, individual ring procedures for handling your dog, and the point system for working up to a championship.
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Drop-in Class $8 per class per dog |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Prerequisites: |
None |
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Go to the Forms Page for an Application Form |
Small Dog Happy Hour (Not currently offered.)
Small Dog Happy Hour is a five (5) week long series of classes for dogs 35 pounds and under who are over six (6) months old. We’ll be doing a little bit of training, and then our little doggies will have the opportunity to socialize and play without being intimidated by any big dogs. This will include politely greeting both human and dog friends, recognizing what is (and is not) acceptable play behavior, and how to correct your dog using positive reinforcement. Because this class will have off-leash play time, class is limited to dog-friendly dogs. (Dog-aggressive dogs should attend our Feisty Fido class.) Please note that this class is not a substitute for a Basic Obedience or Puppy Obedience class.
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$70 ($20 for Keystone Canine Club Members) |
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Course Length: |
5 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Prerequisites: |
Up to date vaccinations and worming. Dogs must be 35 pounds or under, and must be over 6 months old. |
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Go to the Forms Page for an Application |
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Cost: |
$90.00 per session ($25 for Keystone Canine Training Club Members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Prerequisites: |
Up-to-date vaccinations and worming |
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Go to the Forms Page for an Application Form |
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Feisty Fido (not currently offered
Do you have an aggressive dog that has a bone to pick with other dogs? Are you tired of all the lunging at the end of the leash? With the use of desensitization and counter-conditioning, training, proper handling techniques and tools, along with practice and consistency, you will find that you can manage your feisty dog more peacefully in the presence of other dogs and once again enjoy a walk in the park. First class is orientation, humans only, no dogs.
NOTE - This is a fairly intense behavior modification class. Students are advised to attend all seven sessions and be willing to practice what they learn in class between sessions.
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Cost: |
$95.00 per session ($45 for Keystone Canine Training Club Members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 60 minutes per week |
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Prerequisites: |
Up-to-date vaccinations and worming |
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Go to the Forms Page for an Application Form |
Shy Dog (Not currently offered)
Is your dog fearful when confronted with new situations or taken to unfamiliar places? Does he have trouble meeting new people and other dogs? this class will help you build a positive relationship between you and your shy dog. Learn to read and understand your dog's body language for signs of stress and identify ways of helping him cope. Important techniques for you to safely manage and support your shy dog in the daily world will be demonstrated.
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5 week session $75.00 per session ($30 for Keystone Canine Training Club Members ) 4 week session $55.00 per session (Keystone Canine Training Club Members are $20.00) |
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Course Length: |
4 or 5 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Prerequisites: |
Up-to-date vaccinations and worming |
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Shown regularly on television channels that feature animals and sports, canine Agility has taken the world by storm. The Agility ring allows handler and dog to run at full speed, while requiring them to also perform accurately and safely on A-Frames, Dog Walks, See-Saws and a wide variety of jumps and tunnels. The obstacle course in Agility provides great exercise for both canines and humans. Agility teaches control and increases trust and confidence in both dog and handler.
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Agility Fun Night (Non-Competition Agility) (Not Currently Offered) |
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N/A |
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Members Only |
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Dogs must be able to obey simple commands. |
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This class is for dogs with no prior agility experience, and is intended to introduce this fun sport to you and your dog. It will cover many of the obstacles used in agility, such as jumps, tunnels, chute, tire, table, and weave poles.
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Cost: |
$90 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Dogs must be at least 15 months old and must have successfully completed a Basic Obedience class. Up-to-date vaccinations and worming |
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This class is intended to provide additional instruction in agility, who are not comfortable with all obstacles, and who cannot yet work reliably off leash. It will cover each of the obstacles used in agility (jumps, tunnels, A-frame, weave poles, etc.).
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$90 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Dogs must be at least 15 months old and must have successfully completed a Basic Obedience class and Beginners Agility. Up-to-date vaccinations and worming are required. |
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This class is intended to provide intermediate level instruction for dogs who have successfully competed a Beginners’ Agility class, are familiar with all the obstacles, and can work off leash. It will introduce dogs to multiple-obstacle sequences. It will be tailored to the experience and skill level of the dogs that attend each session.
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Cost: |
$90 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Dogs must be at least 15 months old and must have successfully completed a Basic Obedience class and a Beginners Agility class. Enrollment in this class is subject to Instructor and Training Director approval. Up-to-date vaccinations and worming are required. |
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This class is for dogs that are proficient on all obstacles, and must be able to run a multi-obstacle sequence. This class is for dogs that are ready for competition or already competing.
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$90 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Dogs must be at least 15 months old and must have successfully completed a Basic Obedience class and an Intermediate Agility class (or equivalent), and must be capable of running a multi-obstacle agility sequence. Dog and handler should be ready for competition. Enrollment in this class is subject to Instructor and Training Director approval. Up-to-date vaccinations and worming are required. |
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Competition Agility Handling (Not currently offered)
This class is for dogs ready to compete or already competing at the AKC Novice (or equivalent) level. A different handling skill is worked on each week.
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$90 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Dogs must be at least 15 months old and must have successfully completed a Basic Obedience class and an Advanced Agility class (or equivalent), and must be capable of running a multi-obstacle agility sequence. Enrollment in this class is subject to Instructor and Training Director approval. Up-to-date vaccinations and worming are required. |
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This class will use official teacup equipment and is intended for both an active teacup trialing team or for the team who just wants to have a lighthearted approach to agility for their little pooch
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$90 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Dogs must be at least 15 months old and must have successfully completed a Basic Obedience class and an Beginners Agility class. All dogs must be able to perform most obstacles and be working off leash most of the time. Up-to-date vaccinations and worming are required. Class size is strictly limited to 8 handler and dog teams. |
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Excellent Level Agility (Not currently offered)
This is a fast-paced class that will challenge you and your dog! Courses will be intentionally difficult, designed to simulate an advanced-level competition course to better prepare those competing. Handlers will have the opportunity to walk the courses prior to running. All participants will be expected to critique each others’ runs, and provide comments and suggestions.
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$90 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Dogs must be competing at the AKC Excellent A or higher level (or at a similar level in other venues). Alternatively, dogs with equivalent ability may participate if approved by the Instructor. Enrollment in this class is subject to Instructor and Training Director approval. Up-to-date vaccinations and worming are required. |
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This class is for dogs at the Intermediate or
higher level of agility.
Each week, a specific skill will be
featured, including (but not limited to) working away from your dog, front
crosses, rear crosses, blind crosses, serpentines, alphabet drills, etc.).
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Cost: |
$90 ($25 for KCTC members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per class |
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Dogs must be at least 15 months old and must be at the
Intermediate Agility or higher level or classes, unless
otherwise approved by the Training Director and Instructor.
Up-to-date vaccinations are required |
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Agility Training for the Soft (Timid) Dog (Not currently offered)
Agility Training for the Soft (Timid) Dog will cover both theory and exercises to help the handler understand methods used to help motivate a dog to run faster. Discussions will cover tips to help work on attitude and motivation as well as what not to do in the competition. Playing with the dog will be most important so handlers are asked to bring the dog's favorite toys as well as high value treats. This class will focus on exercises that are used to help speed up a dog. Handling techniques and introduction to agility equipment will not be stressed.
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$90 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Level I Intermediate Agility required. This class is open to Soft (Timid) dogs only. Enrollment in this class is subject to Instructor and Training Director approval. Up-to-date vaccinations and worming are required. |
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Obedience Trial Run-Throughs (Not currently offered)
"Run-throughs" are mock obedience trials held to give dogs and handlers experience similar to what they will encounter in the competition ring.
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$10 for minimum of 3 runs |
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Kid's Agility (Not currently offered)
Bored, looking for something fun to do with your best four footed friend? Then come to KCTC’s Kid's Agility class and bring your favorite pooch. In class you will learn how to train and handle your dog on our agility equipment and have lots of fun doing it!!
Come in comfortable clothes and bring soft treats for your dog. All dogs must be non-aggressive and a parent must be at the school for the entire class. If you like to think, laugh, make friends and have fun with your furry friends, then KCTC’s Kid's Agility Class is the place for you. (One child handler per seven week session.)
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$90 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 45 minutes per week |
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Dogs must be at least one year old and must have successfully completed a Basic Obedience class. Up-to-date vaccinations and worming. Handler must be between 8 and 14 years old. |
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Advance Rally is designed to enhance the handler/dog relationship for improved show results. Handlers will exchange techniques for the most efficient performance of the team followed by weekly run thrus of advanced/excellent courses.
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Cost: |
$90 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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A solid obedience background, as teams will
work predominantly off leash. Completed Rally Novice classes and
competed in one or more Rally events. |
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Puppy Foundation Agility
This class will work on agility fundamentals for puppies and young dogs who may not be old enough for jumping and weaving, AND for any first-time agility dog (no matter what age) looking to learn agility fundamentals before moving on. It will work on focus, control, and motivation, with groundwork for motion and turns, and work with tunnels and flat boards. Also there will be fun games for you and your pup. Come in comfortable clothes and bring lots of soft treats for your dog. All dogs must be non-aggressive. This class is recommended before taking Beginners Agility.
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$90 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 45 minutes per week |
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Dogs must have successfully completed a Basic Obedience class. Up-to-date vaccinations are required. |
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This class is for dogs who are relatively new to agility, who want to work on the contact obstacles (teeter, dogwalk, and A-frame) and weave poles. We will start with the obstacles set at low heights, and work on overcoming fear, preventing jump-offs, and weave pole entries. We will also use "wobble boards" as appropriate. Experienced agility dogs with contact or weave issues are also welcome to attend.
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Cost: |
$90 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Dogs must be at least 15 months old and must have successfully completed a Basic Obedience class. Up-to-date vaccinations are required. |
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Go to the Forms Page for an Application Form |
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Cost: |
$90 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
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Course Length: |
6 weeks, 50 minutes per week. Drop-ins are welcome. |
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Prerequisites: |
Dogs must be at least 15 months old and must have successfully completed a Basic Obedience class and a Beyond Beginners Agility class (or equivalent). Enrollment in this class is subject to Instructor and Training Director approval. |
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Nose Work
Dogs have an amazing sense of smell and a natural desire to hunt. The sport of K9 Nose Work was developed by detection dog trainers and is taught in the following classes:
This class focuses on teaching you how to encourage and develop your dog’s natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise. It’s a great class for your dog to have fun, build confidence, and burn lots of mental and physical energy.
This class advances the dog’s scent discrimination skills taught in the basic nose work class. All dogs are taught to identify the same scent, a natural essential oil. Additionally, we introduce techniques and tactics for building better dog/handler teamwork. High food or toy motivation is beneficial for this class.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Nose Work, or instructor approval.
Nose Work Level Three (Continuing Nose Work)
This class is for dogs that have completed the Level Two Nose Work class and have met minimum proficiency in finding their initial target odor. This class will continue to develop handler skills and will introduce the teams to additional target odor(s).
Prerequisite: Introduction to Nose Work and Introduction to Odor or instructor approval.
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$90 ($25 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
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Course Length: |
6 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
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Prerequisites: |
Dogs must be at least one year old and must have successfully completed a Basic Obedience class. Up-to-date vaccinations and worming. |
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Treibball (pronounced "Try Ball") is a terrific new way to play with your dog. The game consists of “herding” a number of large inflatable exercise balls into a net. It promotes better teamwork and communication between a dog and handler. It’s great fun for energetic dogs who work well off-leash and need a job, dogs who like to chase stuff, or dogs who like to herd and don’t have sheep!
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Cost: |
$90 |
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Course Length: |
7 weeks |
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Prerequisites: |
Successful completion of a Basic Obedience class, and ability to work off-leash. |
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