Sport Puppy

Description

*NEW* Students enrolled in our Sport Puppy or Sport Foundation classes will be given advanced opportunities to register for our sport specific classes when spaces open in foundation level agility, hoopers, or rally classes. Students with matching availability will be offered the opportunity to transfer their registration to that sport specific class. When spaces in foundations class are not filled the spots will then be opened to the public. This class is for puppies destine for competitive dog sports. Regardless of which sport you wish to pursue with your puppy in the future, this class will have you and your puppy well prepared for specialized training classes. All skills are age appropriate - puppies will be trained only in skills they are mentally and physically ready for. A great foundation is the key to future success! Regardless of the sport you wish to pursue in the future, there are key skills required by every sport. Sport dogs must be able to switch focus from handler to work and back again on cue, perform skills with verbal and/or physical cues, work with independence and at a distance from the handler, be physically able to perform the skills required of the sport, be mentally able to perform the skills both with and without distractions. Session Length: 8-weeks Class Length: 1-hour Fee (includes taxes): $271.20 Pre-requisites: Puppies must be between under 12 months on the first class of the session. Instructor: Chantelle Charlebois No classes on the following dates: No class December 26 *ALL MDS instructors are active competitors and/or judges in one or more dog sports. Competitions frequently occur on all days of the week, especially on weekends. * Please note that any classes that need to be cancelled due to instructor illness or extreme weather will be rescheduled for the end of the 8-week session. No refunds or credits will be issued for any makeup classes that cannot be attended by the student. 1. Indoor shoes are required if this class is to be held indoors. Please always pack and clean, dry pair of comfortable shoes. 2. There is a $25 cleaning fee for each potty accident that occurs indoors. 3. Crates are required for all dogs attending this class. This is for the safety of all dogs, handlers, and instructors. Instead of a crate handlers may keep their dogs in their car between turns; no exceptions.