Agility Classes:
Agility instructor is Paul Yule who competes in NADAC, USDAA competitions with his two Standard Poodles. Pre-requisites- recommend at least Level One Obedience. Most practice is off leash. Flat collar only. Dogs should be a year old at least.
Beginning Agility: work on jumps, control of dog using hand and voice commands. Progress to contact equipment if able.
Advanced Agility: continue on control of dog and signals. Use of all equipment as owner/dog team progresses.
Obedience Level One and Two:
Obedience Instructors are Lori Brama and Rina Phillips.
Obedience 1 is worked on leash. Consists of heeling on leash, stand for examine, long sits and downs. Dogs should be 6 months of age or older, but ask the instructor if you are not sure.
Obedience Level 2 offers the owner the opportunity to work off leash if they feel comfortable with their skills. It can also be done on leash. Continues the groundwork of Obedience 1 but stresses less leash work and more control of the dog.
Canine Drill Team:
Coordinators are Tracy Parthun and Sharon Nordrum.
Drill Team members consist of a dog and handler marching to music in a choreographed pattern with other members. Great opportunity to work closely with dogs and other club members. There is a time commitment to perform at the county fair and the Bemidji Game Fair & Pet Expo.
Coordinators are Tracy Parthun and Sharon Nordrum
Freestyle is 'dancing with your dog'. Dog and owner work on a one on one choreographed pattern to music.
Flyball Beginning & Team Flyball:
Instructor Tracy Parthun
Beginning Flyball starts the groundwork of Flyball, working on ball drive and slowly progressing towards a series of jumps. Dog starts working with the box and getting comfortable with it.
Team Flyball is starting to tie the sequencing all together and working towards team development and getting ready to eventually compete.
Dogs should be at least a year old. Most work is done off leash so dog must be controllable and able to work along side other dogs and people. Non-aggressive dogs only. Flat collar.
Therapy Dog & BARC dog:
Instructor Tracy Parthun
Therapy dog works with owner and dog getting them used to the items and situations a dog might find when visiting hospitals, adult day care centers and nursing homes. Owner and dog must pass a test after completing the course to receive the TD title.
BARC Dogs are trained to work with children with disabilities. The dog learns to sit or lie quietly while the child reads to the dog. This is a popular and effective way to get kids to read. This is done through the schools and public libraries.
Rally:
Instructor Sue Dearholt
Rally is described as "fun" obedience. The emphasis is not on such precision exercises as competition obedience has, and dog/owner team work a course following a series of signs telling them what they should do.
Puppy Class:
Instructors Lori Brama and Rina Phillips
Puppy class is for the new pup. This is a great way for the new owner and pup to socialize with other dogs and people during the critical informative months.
Pet First Aid:
Instructors Paul Yule and Rina Phillips
Pet First Aid is a Red Cross certified program for teaching pet owners or people who work with pets CPR and other life saving skills until they can get to a vet.
