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Keystone Canine Club offers a wide variety of
training classes. Some, like Puppy Jump Start, Basic Obedience and Novice Obedience, are
offered year round. Others, like Small Dog Obedience and Canine Good
Citizenship, are offered only occasionally. please check Keystone's Schedule
of Classes for the latest information on start dates and times.
Pricing and length of time is based on group rates.
If 3 or less dogs in class, time and/or length will be adjusted.
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST CLASS
Puppy Jump Start
Puppy Jump Start 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. Each puppy receives "The Ultimate Puppy Tool Kit" as a reference guide.
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Basic Obedience
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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Puppy Basic Obedience
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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Beyond Basic
Beyond Basic 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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Kid's Basic Obedience
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.
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Novice Obedience
The Novice Obedience curriculum is also a seven (7) week series
of group classes. The Novice sessions are typically more like a workshop
than a lecture, and the same skills are practiced in every session. This
gives the Novice student the flexibility to attend any seven (7) 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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Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Therapy Dog International Class (TDI)
This is a four (4) week course
that concentrates on teaching the skills needed to achieve both the American Kennel
Club Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and the Therapy Dog International (TDI) certificates.
The CGC program is designed to reward 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 TDI part of the program teaches three primary skills:
1) Sitting to be pet or placed in a a lap for petting.
2) "Leave" It"
3) Reaction to: Wheelchair, walker, cane, medical equipment, etc.
To receive either CGC or TDI certification, dogs must take the respective CGC/TDI test. These exams are not part of the class and there are extra (nominal) fees to take them. The availability of these exams should be discussed with your instructor.
Click here to view the AKC Pamphlet for the CGC Test
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Companion Dog (CD) Class
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.
| Cost: |
$90.00 |
| Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
| Prerequisites: |
Novice Obedience level
skills |
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Open/Utility Dog (UD) Class
The Utility Class is an advanced class designed for dogs and
handlers who have already achieved their first title and are now working towards
their Companion Dog Excellent (CDX), Utility Dog (UD) or Utility Dog Excellent (UDX)
title.
| Cost: |
$90.00 (Free to Keystone Canine Club Members) |
| Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
| Prerequisites: |
CD or Advanced Novice level
skills |
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Rally Class
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.
| Cost: |
$90.00 ($20 for Keystone Canine Club Members) |
| Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
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Conformation Class
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.
| Cost: |
$50.00 per session / $8.00 week ;
2nd dog $30.00 per session / $5.00 week (Keystone Canine Club Members are half price) |
| Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
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AGILITY CLASSES
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.
| Agility Fun Night
(Non-Competition Agility) |
| Cost: |
$15 per night or $90 for 7 weeks |
| Course Length: |
On-going |
| Prerequisites: |
Dogs must be able to obey simple commands. |
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Beginners Agility
This class is intended to provide beginning instruction for dogs relatively inexperienced in Agility. It will cover each of the obstacles used in agility (jumps, tunnels, A-frame, weave poles, etc.).
| Cost: |
$90 ($20 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
| Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
| Prerequisites: |
Dogs must be at least one year old and must have successfully completed a Basic Obedience class. |
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Intermediate Agility
This class is intended to provide intermediate level instruction for dogs who have successfully competed a Beginners’ Agility class. 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.
| Cost: |
$90 ($20 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
| Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
| Prerequisites: |
Dogs must be at least one year old and must have successfully completed a Basic Obedience class and a Beginners Agility class. |
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Advanced Agility
This class is intended to simulate the sequences of obstacles typically found in an agility competition trail. They are designed to give handlers a chance to improve their handling skills on a wide variety of courses and sequences. It will be tailored to the experience and skill level of the dogs that attend each session.
| Cost: |
$90 ($20 for Keystone Canine Club members) |
| Course Length: |
7 weeks, 50 minutes per week |
| Prerequisites: |
Dogs must be at least one year old and must have successfully completed a Basic Obedience class and a Beginners Agility class, and must be capable of running a multi-obstacle agility sequence. |
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Obedience Trial Run-throughs
"Run-throughs" are mock obedience trials
held to give dogs and handlers experience similar to what they will encounter in
the competition ring. Actual AKC obedience score sheets are used, and
participants are graded on the same criteria that professional judges will use.
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