Sport Puppy
Sundays, 9:00-10:00am
Description
Our sport puppy class is designed to meet the needs of sport dog handlers/owners and their future canine sports stars! While this class is open to handlers of all experiences, this class will be most enjoyed by handlers with previous dog sports handling experience. For puppies, 4-18 months. No previous training required. Our sport puppy class introduces young dogs to foundation skills that will be necessary for success in future sports. At this level, there is no difference (in our opinion) between the different sports – whether a puppy is going to do agility, rally, obedience, hoopers, ratting…puppies need the same basic skills before they can begin to specialize into a specific sport. All skills are taught with positive reinforcement – food and toys are heavily used, as well as other reward types. We do what is enjoyed best by the puppy. Our training methods primarily focus on ‘lure’ and ‘target’ based training, but as much as possible we utilize ‘shaping’. We NEVER use force – this is dog sports, and sports should be fun. For dogs that are hesitant we work at their pace – we are very good at getting dogs that are shy or nervous to come out of their shell. Classes will include the following: Impulse Control Loose Leash walking Recalls Vet and groomer handling skills Crate training (crates are mandatory in all of our classes) Confidence building exercises Handler focus skills Independence building skills Fitness, body awareness and proprioception skills Session Length: 6-weeks Class Length: 1-hour Fee (includes taxes): $203.40 Instructor: Chantelle Charlebois Planned Cancellations: October 11 (Thanks Giving), November 1 (closed) 1. 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. 2. There is a $25 cleaning fee for each potty accident that occurs indoors. 3. Indoor shoes are required if this class is to be held indoors. Please always pack and clean, dry pair of comfortable shoes.
Cancellation Policy
1. A full refund will be issued for all cancellations that occur more than 7 days before the start time of the first class/workshop day. 2. A 50% refund will be issued for all cancellations that occur more than 48 hours before, but less than 7 days before the start time of the first class/workshop day. Clients must email us at info@millenniumdogsports.ca to begin this process. 3. No refunds or credits will be issued for group classes/workshops that are cancelled less than 48 hours before the start time of the first class/workshop day. 4. By completing this registration, you agree to abide by the refund policies stated above.