Springfield Dog Training Club Schedule of Classes (2008)
Classes close quickly, so SIGN UP EARLY!! Applications must be received no later than 2 days before the class start date.
Note: Due to bad weather and re-scheduling of classes, many start and end dates have changed slightly. Please check the schedule carefully to see if your class dates may have been changed.
[Application for Training]
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
adopted from shelters 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 I - For puppies under 4 mths of age - Each class lasts 50 mins. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $80. (Package Pricing option available) | ||||
| Monday &Thurs. | Mar. 31-Apr. 28(cancelled 4/10) | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | Pam T/Ann M. |
| Monday | May 5-June 16 (skip 5/26)(Note change in start date) | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | Pam T, Ann M/Debbie C. |
| Mon. & Thurs. |
June 23-July 10 | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | |
| Monday | July 21-Aug. 25 | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | |
| Puppy Socialization II (must complete Puppy Socialization I to enroll in this class!) Each class lasts 50 mins. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $80. (Package Pricing option available) | ||||
| Monday | May 5-June 16 (skip 5/26)(This class is canceled) | 7:00 PM | Room 1 | Pam T/Ann M. |
| Agile Pup 1- Prerequisite: Puppy Socialization 1 - Class lasts 50 mins. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $80 (Package Pricing option available) | ||||
| Thursday | Apr. 24-June 5 (skip 5/15) | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | Joan V./Jim F., Anna F. |
| Monday | June 23-July 28 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Monday | Aug. 11-Sept. 22(Skip Labor Day) | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Agile Pup 2- Prerequisite: Agile Pup 1 - Class lasts 50 mins. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $80 | ||||
| Monday | June 23-July 28 | 7:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Monday | Aug. 11-Sept. 22(Skip Labor Day) | 7:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Home Manners I - Each class lasts 50 mins. - 7 weeks - Do not bring dogs the first week! Class Fee: $95. (Package Pricing option available) | ||||
| Monday | Mar. 17-May 5(This class is full!) | 8:00 PM | Room 1 | Lorri S., Carol P./Ladina W. |
| Tuesday | Mar. 18-Apr. 29(This class is full!) | 10:30 AM | Room 2 | Liz M/Cindy M |
| Wednesday | Mar. 26-May 7(This class is full!) | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | Pam T., Merry C./Debbie C. |
| Tuesday | Apr. 15-May 27(This class is full!) | 7:30 PM | Room 1 | Debbie M., Linda E. |
| Monday | May 12-June 30(skip 5/26)(note change in start date) | 8:00 PM | Room 1 | Merry C., Misti F. |
| Tuesday | May 13-June 24 | 10:30 AM | Room 2 | Liz M, Nancy P/Cindy M. |
| Wednesday | May 21-July 2 | 7:00 PM (note time change) | Room 1 | Carol P./Ladina W, Vali K. |
| Tuesday | June 3-July 15 | 5:00 PM | Room 1 | |
| Tuesday | June 17-July 29 | 7:30 PM | Room 1 | |
| Monday | July 14-Aug. 25 | 8:00 PM | Room 1 | |
| Tuesday | July 15-Aug. 26 | 10:30 AM | Room 2 | |
| Wednesday | July 30-Sept. 10 | 6:00 PM | Room 1 | |
| Public Manners (Previously Home Manners II) - Prerequisite: Home Manners. Each class lasts 50 mins. - 7 weeks. Class Fee: $95 (Package Pricing option available) | ||||
| Tuesday | Mar. 18-Apr. 29 | 9:30 AM | Room 2 | Liz M/Cindy M |
| Wednesday | Mar. 19-Apr. 30 | 7:00 PM | Room 1 | Margery W. |
| Tuesday | May 13-June 24 | 9:30 AM | Room 2 | Nancy P., Deb. M. |
| Wednesday | May 21-July 2 | 8:00 PM(note time change) | Room 1 | Carol P./Ladina W., Vali K. |
| Tuesday | July 15-Aug. 26 | 9:30 AM | Room 2 | |
| Wednesday | July 23-Sept. 3 | 7:00 PM | Room 1 | |
| Obedience/Rally Skills - Each class lasts 50 mins. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $80 Prerequisite: Must have competed Public Manners class or equal. | ||||
| Monday | Apr. 28-June 9 (Skip May 26) (Note change in start date & time) | 10:00 AM | Room 2 | Laure' Y. |
| Monday | May 12-June 23 (Skip May 26) | 7:00 PM | Room 2 | Margery W. |
| Monday | July 14-Aug. 18 | 7:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Novice (Prerequisite: Obedience/Rally Skills class)- Each class lasts 50 mins. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $80 | ||||
| Monday | Mar. 17-Apr. 30 | 7:00 PM (Note time change) | Room 2 | Margery W. |
| Monday | Apr. 28-June 9(skip 5/26) | 11:00 AM | Room 2 | Laure' Y. |
| Monday |
May 12-June 23
(skip 5/26)(graduation on the 23rd will be at 8:00 PM) |
6:00 PM | Room 2 | Margery W. |
| Monday | June 23-July 28 | 11:00 AM | Room 2 | |
| Monday | July 14-Aug. 18 | 8:00 PM(Note time change) | Room 2 | |
| Ring Ready - (Prerequisite: Novice) Class Fee: $80 - This is an obedience ring preparation class consisting mainly of Novice practice runs. The class will include rules, handling, footwork, ring procedure, pre-ring handling, etc.- Each class lasts 50 mins. - 6 weeks First priority given to those who have not previously had the class. | ||||
| Come When Called - Class Fee: $50 - Each class lasts 30 mins. - 4 weeks. Prerequisite: Dog must be 4 months old or older. Puppy Soc 1 or Home Manners class a plus, but not required. No aggressive dogs. The goal of the class is to teach owners how to teach their dogs to come when called reliably in real life situations. | ||||
| Tuesday | May 20-June 10 | 6:30-7:00 PM | Outside (weather permitting) |
Margery W. |
| Competition Heeling and Handling (Prerequisite: Novice) Class Fee: $80 - 30 min. class of ring preparation and proofing for Novice, Open and Utility heeling. Concurrent with Open & Utility and is included in the class fee for those classes. Novice handlers are encouraged to work in Open on exercises other than heeling.- 6 weeks | ||||
| Wednesday | Apr. 9-May 14 | 10:00 AM | Room 2 | Susan G. |
| Wednesday | Apr. 16-May 21 | 7:00 PM | Room 2 | Linda H., Dianne S. |
| Wednesday | May 21-June 25 | 10:00 AM | Room 2 | Susan G. |
| Wednesday | May 28-July 2 | 7:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Wednesday | July 2-Aug. 6 | 10:00 AM | Room 2 | |
| Wednesday | July 9-Aug. 13 | 7:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Wednesday | Aug. 13-Sept. 17 | 10:00 AM | Room 2 | |
| Wednesday | Aug. 20-Sept. 24 | 7:00 PM | Room 2 | |
| Open and Utility - Class lasts 50 mins. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $80 | ||||
| Wednesday | Apr. 9-May 14 | 10:00 AM | Room 2 | Susan G., Laure' Y., Joan V. |
| Wednesday | Apr. 16-May 21 | 7:30 PM | Room 2 | Linda H., Dianne S. |
| Wednesday | May 21-June 25 | 10:00 AM | Room 2 | Susan G., Laure' Y., Joan V. |
| Wednesday | May 28-July 2 | 7:30 PM | Room 2 | |
| Wednesday | July 2-Aug. 6 | 10:30 AM | Room 2 | |
| Wednesday | July 9-Aug. 13 | 7:30 PM | Room 2 | |
| Wednesday | Aug. 13-Sept. 17 | 10:30 AM | Room 2 | |
| Wednesday | Aug. 20-Sept. 24 | 7:30 PM | Room 2 | |
| Rally Novice - Class lasts 50 mins. - 6 weeks. Class Fee $80 Prerequisite - Obedience/Rally Skills. This class teaches the owner to train the dog the specific skills it needs to know before doing Rally. | ||||
| Monday | May 5-June 16 (This class is canceled) | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | Darlene H./Ladina W. |
| Thursday | May 22-June 26(note date change) | 10:00 AM | Room 2 | Linda E., Debbie M. |
| Rally Advanced - Class lasts 50 mins. - 6 weeks. Class Fee $80 Prerequisite: Obedience/Rally Skills class or equivalent training. | ||||
| Thursday | May 22-June 26(note date change) | 11:15 AM | Room 2 | Linda E./Debbie M. |
|
Clicker Class -
6 weeks. Class Fee $80
Introduces
a new way to communicate with your dog using the "clicker." Can
be used for obedience, conformation, agility, tricks, and freestyle.
Clickers will be supplied. Bring dog, LOTS of treats, and
an open mind. Be prepared to have fun!
NON-AGGRESSIVE DOGS ONLY! |
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| Special Children's Class - Class Fee $40 - 4 weeks (lasts 1.5 hrs) A fun class for kids aged 5-13, including a combination of obedience, conformation, agility, games, and tricks. Child must be able to handle their dog. Dogs must be mature & accepting of other dogs & kids | ||||
| None scheduled at this time! | ||||
| Obedience/Agility Skills - Class lasts 50 mins. - 6 weeks. Class fee: $80 Prerequisite: Home Manners I or Agile Puppy. This class is designed for one working dog per student due to simultaneous exercises. | ||||
| Wednesday | May 7-June 11 | 6:00 PM | Room 2 | Nancy S./Ron S., Mike E. |
| Agility Basics-Contacts - Class lasts 50 mins. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $80 Prerequisite: Obedience/Agility Skills OR meet the following requirements: (30 second sit stay, 30 second down stay, controlled walking on a loose leash with a buckle collar, good recall with distractions, no aggression or distraction to other dogs using the CGC handlers shake-hands exercise). This class is designed for one working dog per student due to simultaneous exercises. | ||||
| Tuesday | May 6-June 10 | 6:30 PM | Room 2 | Catherine E./Janie M, Ron S. |
| Agility Basics-Jumps - Class lasts 50 mins. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $80 Prerequisite: Obedience/Agility Skills and meet the following requirements: (30 second sit stay, 30 second down stay, controlled walking on a loose leash with a buckle collar, good recall with distractions, no aggression or distraction to other dogs using the CGC handlers shake-hands exercise). This class is designed for one working dog per student due to simultaneous exercises. | ||||
| Tuesday | May 6-June 10 | 7:45 PM | Room 2 | Catherine E./Janie M. |
| Novice Agility - Prerequisite: Agility Basics-Contacts & Jumps, 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 lasts 50 mins. - 6 weeks. Class Fee: $80 (The May 22 class will focus primarily on UKC equipment in preparation for the upcoming UKC trial in July.) | ||||
| Thursday | Mar. 13-May 8 (skip 3/20, 4/17 and 5/1) | 7:30 PM | Room 2 | Sue R, Carol B./Linda O. |
| Thursday | May 22-July 3 (skip 6/19) | 7:30 PM | Room 2 | Carol B., Sue R. |
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Advanced (Competition) Agility - Prerequisite: One Agility Title - Class lasts 50 mins.
- 6 weeks. Class Fee: $80 |
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| Tracking - Fees are $140 for non-club members; $90 for active SMDTC members (no discounts or coupons apply). Orientation-Tuesday, Apr. 8, at 6:00 pm. The class will last 8 weeks Students will be selected by drawing from those who apply. Interested? Contact Jane at haywirehills@mindspring.com or 417-886-7251. | ||||
This page updated on
05/14/08 08:00:12 AM.
For questions about scheduling classes, contact Donna at
CALTAZ1@aol.com.
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