Springfield Dog Training Club Schedule of Classes - 2012
NOTE - New courses are being added frequently. Please check back!
Classes close quickly, so SIGN UP EARLY!! Applications must be received no later than 2 days before the class start date. Applications taken by mail only.....NO PHONE APPLICATIONS TAKEN!
Rescue Discount - One
time only $10
discount for dogs adopted from the SW Mo. Humane Society or a reputable rescue
upon presentation of an adoption contract. PLEASE NOTE: Dogs
must be in the new owner's home at least two (2) weeks
PRIOR to the dog attending class.
Senior Discount
- $5 discount for seniors (65+) on all classes. These discounts may not be
combined with the "Package Pricing" options.
| DAY | DATES | TIME | ROOM | INSTRUCTORS/ASSISTANTS |
| Puppy Socialization - This class is for puppies under 4 months of age - This class meets once a week for six weeks. Class Fee: $80. (Package Pricing Available). The class is based on the AKC S.T.A.R. Program. The instructor is an approved AKC CGC Evaluator. Owners and puppies will earn an AKC STAR Certificate with the successful completion of the class. | ||||
| Tues. | Jan. 17-Feb. 21(this class is full!) | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | L. Medley, L. Elliott/C. Medley, N. Potts |
| Tues. | Mar. 13-Apr. 17 | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | P. Tynes/J. Christiansen, N. Potts |
| Puppy 4-6 Months - Home Manners for puppies four to six months old. - Class lasts 1 hr. - 7 sessions. Do not bring dogs the first week! Class Fee: $95 (Package Pricing option available) | ||||
| Wed. | Jan. 25-Mar. 7 | 7:15 PM | Room 1 | J. Kimberlin, P. Tynes/J. Christensen, B. Williams |
| Mon | Mar. 12-Apr. 23 | 7:15 PM | Room 1 | C. Perry,J. Thomason/H. Newby |
| Home Manners - Each class lasts 1 hr. - 7 weeks - Do not bring dogs the first week! For dogs 6 months and older. Class Fee: $95. (Package Pricing option available) | ||||
| Mon. | Jan. 9-Feb. 20(this class is full!) | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | J. VandenBerg,S. Gilbert/N. Kubel, T. Sachs |
| Tues. | Jan. 31-Mar. 13(note date change) | 11:00 AM | Room 2 | C. Krause,M. Christiansen/G. Clegg, C. Dorsey |
| Wed. | Jan. 18-Feb. 29(recommended for students with an interest in continuing on to competition training classes.)(this class is full!) | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | L. Walker,L. Sheets/M. Hunzeker, S. Stockley |
| Tues. | Feb. 7-Mar. 20(note date change) | 8:15 PM | Room 1 | J. Collins/K. Waltz, N. Potts |
| Thurs. | Mar. 1-Apr. 19(skip 3/15) | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | |
| Wed. | Mar. 7-Apr. 18(recommended for students with an interest in continuing on to competition training classes.) | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | L. Hoffert, D. Strickland/N. Kubel, K. Barnts |
| Tues. | Mar. 27-May 8 | 10:00 AM | Room 2 | |
| Public Manners - Prerequisite: Home Manners or Puppy 4-6 months Home Manners. Each class lasts 1 hr. - 7 weeks. Class Fee: $95 (Package Pricing option available) | ||||
| Tues. | Jan. 17-Feb. 28 | 7:15 PM | Room 1 | L. Medley, L. Elliott/C. Medley, J. Collins |
| Tues. | Jan. 17-Feb. 28(This class is canceled.) | 10:00 AM | Room 2 | M. Christiansen/G. Clegg, C. Dorsey |
| Tues. | Mar. 20-May 1 | 7:15 PM | Room 1 | L. Medley/C. Medley, N. Potts |
| Wed. | Mar. 14-Apr. 25(recommended for students with an interest in continuing on to competition training classes.) | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | L. Sheets, L. Walker/C. Dorsey |
| Tues. | Mar. 27-May 8 | 11:00 AM | Room 2 | N. Pate |
| Competition Puppy - Each class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $80 This class is for puppies of any age. It is for club members who are serious about competing in obedience with their young dogs. | ||||
| Obedience/Rally Skills - Each class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $80 Prerequisite: Must have competed Public Manners class or equal. | ||||
| Thurs. | Jan. 12-Feb. 16 | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | L. Hoffert |
| Beginner Novice (Prerequisite - Obedience/Rally Skills):1 hour: This is a pay-as-you-go class which has no start or end date. Class Fee: Instructors-free; assistant coupon-6 sessions; active member-$25 for 6 sessions and $10 for 2nd dog 6 sessions; non-member or inactive-$80 for 6 sessions; drop-in-$15 per session; drop-in active member-$5 per session. Active members may purchase 6 months unlimited for $70; $30 for second dog. Inactive/non-members may purchase 6 months unlimited for $225 - THIS CLASS IS TO PREPARE DOGS FOR THE AKC BEGINNER NOVICE CLASS. THE EMPHASIS IS TEACHING HEELING, SIT AND STAND FOR EXAM, FORMAL RECALLS AND STAYS | ||||
| Mon. | Jan. 9 - on-going | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | M. West |
| Ring Ready/Open (Prerequisite: Beginner Novice) Class Fee: Instructors-free; assistant coupon-6 sessions; active member-$25 for 6 sessions and $10 for 2nd dog 6 sessions; non-member or inactive-$80 for 6 sessions; drop-in-$15 per session; drop-in active member-$5 per session. Active members may purchase 6 months unlimited for $70; $30 for second dog. Inactive/non-members may purchase 6 months unlimited for $225 - This class is 1 hr. 30 min; This class is for Novice ring preparation and proofing and teaching Open exercises. | ||||
| Mon. | Jan. 9 - on-going | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | M. West/N. Kubel |
| Wed. | Jan. 11 - on-going | 10:00 AM | Room 2 | S. Gilbert,W. Ethier, J. VandenBerg/D. Anderson |
| Utility - Class lasts 1 hr. - Continuous. Class Fee: See fees under Ring Ready/Open Class above | ||||
| Mon. | Jan. 9 - on-going | 8:15 PM | Room 1 & 2 | |
| Wed. | Jan. 11 - on-going | 11:30 AM | Room 2 | S. Gilbert, W. Ethier, J. VandenBerg/D. Anderson |
| Rally - Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks. Class Fee $80 Prerequisite - Obedience/Rally Skills. This class teaches the signs, proper handling and the AKC rules for rally. | ||||
| Wed. | Jan. 11-Feb. 15 | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | D. Hughson/R. Wilson, K. Hammer |
| Mon | Feb. 27-Apr. 2 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | D. Hughson/K. Hammer, J. Magdziarz |
| Obedience/Agility Skills - Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks. Class fee: $80 Prerequisite: Public Manners. Limit of 8 dogs. This course will help handlers and their dogs build on the basic skills they began learning in Home Manners/Public Manners, and show how these skills may be applied in agility training. This course also introduces the majority of the UKC agility obstacles. While this course will serve as a foundation for those wishing to continue their agility training, it is also intended to improve general handling skills, build confidence in both handlers and their dogs, and enhance the relationship between people and their canine companions. This class is designed for one working dog per student due to simultaneous exercises. All dogs will be crated unless they are working on the floor with an instructor. This is not an option. [See additional agility class policies.] | ||||
| Wed. | Jan. 25-Feb. 29 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | D. Strickland,C. Nelson/B. Frakes, J. Davis |
| Wed. | Mar. 7-Apr. 11 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Wed. | Apr. 18-May 23 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Wed. | May 30-July 11 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Wed. | July 18-Aug. 22 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Wed. | Sept. 5-Oct. 10 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Wed. | Oct. 17-Nov. 21 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
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Agility Basics-Contacts - Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks. Class Fee:
$80
Prerequisite: Obedience/Agility Skills OR
Demonstrating to a member of the Agility Committee before class starts
the following exercises: Go to the Table for a 10 second sit stay and a 10
second down stay, controlled walking on a loose leash, recalls to handler
over a jump and on the flat, demonstrate an understanding the target
plate, demonstrate hand awareness flat work, demonstrate contact touch
command on the low dog walk, and demonstrate good jumping skills and send
to the tunnel.
The purpose of this class is to start or re-learn the contact
obstacles in agility, 2X2 weaves and open and closed tunnels.
This class is designed for one working
dog per student due to simultaneous exercises.
All dogs will
be crated unless they are working on the floor with an instructor. This
is not an option.
[See additional agility class
policies.]
The class
limit for this class is 10.
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| Thurs. | Jan. 12-Mar. 1 (skip 1/19, 2/16)(This class is full!) | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | C. Kucsik,B. Stockard/R. Schanda |
| Wed. | Feb. 22-Mar. 28 | 12:30 PM | Room 2 | N. Schanda,D. Strickland/D. Anderson, I. Bessette |
| Thurs. | Mar. 8-Apr. 26 (skip 3/15,4/19) | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | C. Kucsik, B. Stockard/J. Davis |
| Thurs. | May 3-June 21 (skip 5/17,6/14) | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Thurs. | June 28-Aug. 9 (skip 6/21, 7/19) | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | Carol B., Lorri S.,N. Schanda/R. Schanda |
| Thurs. | Aug. 23-Oct. 4 (skip 9/20) | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Thurs. | Oct. 11-Dec. 6 (skip 10/18, 11/15, 11/22) | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
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Agility Basics-Jumps - Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks. Class Fee:
$80
Prerequisite: Obedience/Agility Skills OR
Demonstrating to a member of the Agility Committee before class starts
the following exercises: Go to the Table for a 10 second sit stay and a 10
second down stay, controlled walking on a loose leash, recalls to handler
over a jump and on the flat, demonstrate an understanding the target
plate, demonstrate hand awareness flat work, and demonstrate good jumping
skills and send to the tunnel. The
purpose of this class is to introduce on the ground skills or
flat work skills along with an understanding of cues and body language
to use when jumping your dog. This class will continue to work on the
2X2 weaves and open and closed tunnels.
This class is designed for one working
dog per student due to simultaneous exercises.
All dogs will
be crated unless they are working on the floor with an instructor. This
is not an option.
[See additional agility class
policies.] The class
limit for this class is 10.
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| Wed. | Jan. 11-Feb. 15(This class is full!) | 12:30 PM | Room 2 | N. Schanda,D. Strickland/D. Anderson, I. Bessette |
| Thurs. | Jan. 12-Mar. 1 (skip 1/19, 2/16) | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | C. Kucsik,B Stockard/R. Schanda |
| Wed. | 12:30 PM | Room 2 | ||
| Thurs. | Mar. 8-Apr. 26 (skip 3/15,4/19) | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | C. Kucsik, B. Stockard/J. Davis |
| Thurs. | May 3-June 21 (skip 5/17,6/14) | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | |
| Thurs. | June 28-Aug. 9 (skip 6/21, 7/19) | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | Carol B., Lorri S.,N. Schanda/R. Schanda |
| Thurs. | Aug. 23-Oct. 4 (skip 9/20) | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | |
| Thurs. | Oct. 11-Dec. 6 (skip 10/18, 11/15, 11/22) | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | |
| Pre-Novice Agility - Prerequisite: Agility Basics-Contacts & Jumps. Proofing Contacts Distance, and Setting up Courses Safely. Class limited to 8 dogs. Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks. All dogs will be crated unless they are working on the floor with an instructor. This is not an option. [See additional agility class policies.] Class Fee: $80 | ||||
| Thurs. | Jan. 12-Mar. 1 (skip 1/19, 2/16) | 8:15 PM | Room 2 | C. Kucsik, B. Stockard/N. Potts |
| Thurs. | Mar. 8-Apr. 26 (skip 3/15,4/19) | 8:15 PM | Room 2 | C. Kucsik/N. Potts |
| Thurs. | May 3-June 21 (skip 5/17,6/14) | 8:15 PM | Room 2 | |
| Thurs. | June 28-Aug. 9 (skip 6/21, 7/19) | 8:15 PM | Room 2 | Carol B., Lorri S. |
| Thurs. | Aug. 23-Oct. 4 (skip 9/20) | 8:15 PM | Room 2 | |
| Thurs. | Oct. 11-Dec. 6 (skip 10/18, 11/15, 11/22) | 8:15 PM | Room 2 | |
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Agility Novice/Advanced Weaves-Class lasts 45 mins. - 6 weeks. Class Fee:
$60
This class is for the handler and dog to
improve their weave performance. In order to enroll in this class,
the dog must be 80% on their weave performance. This means that the
dog can successfully complete a set of weaves--6 or 12 poles--80% of the
time. This is not a class that teaches the dog to weave, but rather
it is a class to proof and improve the dog's performance in the weaves.
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| Agility Novice/Advanced Contacts-Class lasts 45 mins. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $60 | ||||
| Agility Novice/Advanced Jumps-Class lasts 45 mins. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $60 | ||||
| Agility Novice/Advanced Distance-Class lasts 45 mins. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $60 | ||||
| Novice Agility - Prerequisite: Pre-Novice Agility, and dog must be able to run short sequences of agility obstacles off leash in order to start preparing to show at the novice level. Thus, off-leash control of the dog is required. Class limited to 8 dogs. Preference will be given to non-titled dogs and their handlers. Class lasts 1 hr. - 6 weeks. All dogs will be crated unless they are working on the floor with an instructor. This is not an option. [See additional agility class policies.] Class Fee: $80 | ||||
| Tues. | Jan. 10-Feb. 14 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | N. Schanda, S. Robinson/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | Feb. 21-Mar. 27 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | C. Baron, N. Schanda/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | Apr. 3-May 8 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | S. Robinson, C. Baron/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | May 15-June 19 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | N. Schanda, S. Robinson/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | June 26-July 31(See UKC Agility Classes below) | |||
| Tues. | Aug. 7-Sept. 11 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | C. Baron, S. Robinson/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | Sept. 18-Oct. 23 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | S. Robinson, N. Schanda/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | Oct. 30-Dec. 4 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | N. Schanda, C. Baron/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
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UKC Agility - Prerequisite:
Pre-Novice Agility, and dog must be able to run short sequences of agility
obstacles off leash in order to start preparing to show at the novice
level. Thus, off-leash control of the dog is required.
The UKC agility obstacles
are introduced in the obedience/agility skills class. These special classes are intended to help exhibitors prepare for our UKC
agility trial. These classes will combine AGI and AGII obstacles,
and/or may rotate from AGI to AGII obstacles from week to week.
Class limited to 8 dogs. Class lasts 1 hr. -
6 weeks.
All dogs will
be crated unless they are working on the floor with an instructor. This
is not an option.
[See additional agility class
policies.]
Class Fee:
$80
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| Tues. | June 26-July 31 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | C. Baron, N. Schanda/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | June 26-July 31 | 7:15 PM | Room 2 | N. Schanda, S. Robinson/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | June 26-July 31 | 8:15 PM | Room 2 | C. Baron, S. Robinson/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
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Advanced (Competition) Agility -
Prerequisite: One Agility Title – Class limited to 8 dogs. Class lasts 1
hr. -
6 weeks.
All dogs will
be crated unless they are working on the floor with an instructor. This
is not an option.
[See additional agility class
policies.]
Class Fee:
$80
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| Tues. | Jan. 10-Feb. 14(This class is full!) | 7:10 PM | Room 2 | S. Robinson, C. Baron/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | Jan. 10-Feb. 14 | 8:10 PM | Room 2 | C. Baron, N. Schanda/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | Feb. 21-Mar. 27 | 7:10 PM | Room 2 | N. Schanda, S. Robinson/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | Feb. 21-Mar. 27 | 8:10 PM | Room 2 | S. Robinson, C. Baron/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | Apr. 3-May 8 | 7:10 PM | Room 2 | C. Baron, N. Schanda/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | Apr. 3-May 8 | 8:10 PM | Room 2 | N. Schanda, S. Robinson/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | May 15-June 19 | 7:10 PM | Room 2 | S. Robinson, C. Baron/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | May 15-June 19 | 8:10 PM | Room 2 | C. Baron, N. Schanda/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | June 26-July 31 (See UKC Agility Classes above) | |||
| Tues. | Aug. 7-Sept. 11 | 7:10 PM | Room 2 | N. Schanda, C. Baron/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | Aug. 7-Sept. 11 | 8:10 PM | Room 2 | S. Robinson, N. Schanda/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | Sept. 18-Oct. 23 | 7:10 PM | Room 2 | C. Baron, S. Robinson/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | Sept. 18-Oct. 23 | 8:10 PM | Room 2 | N. Schanda, C. Baron/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | Oct. 30-Dec. 4 | 7:10 PM | Room 2 | S. Robinson, N. Schanda/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tues. | Oct. 30-Dec. 4 | 8:10 PM | Room 2 | C. Baron, S. Robinson/D. Hugh, G. Olson |
| Tracking - Fees are $140 for non-club members; $90 for active SMDTC members (no discounts or coupons apply). The class will last 8 weeks Students will be selected by drawing from those who apply. You must sign up with Jane Thomason at haywirehills@att.net or 417-886-7251 for this class. | ||||
This page updated on
02/08/12 06:03:05 PM.
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