SPECIALTY

Specialty classes are not offered every session.

Flyball

(pre-requisite – dog must be at least 6 months of age and not older than 6 years of age. Household I or equivalent). Dogs must not be aggressive and in reasonable physical shape (not obese, lame, etc.). Dogs must have a “come” on and off-leash, “sit”, “down”, understanding of “stay”, and basic interest in retrieving. Class will cover basic Flyball skills, rules of play, working with and without jumps, and Flyball box training.

Tracking

No minimum age or previous training needed for Intro to Tracking. Learn to teach your dog to distinguish and follow a specific and slightly aged human scent. Class meets at various locations as determined by the instructor. Sessions last 2-3 hours minimum. The first class will meet at the AADTC building.

Tricks/Freestyle

(pre-requisite – Household I or equivalent) Learn ways to teach your dog fun behaviors of trick and other maneuvers beyond the basic obedience exercises. Learn some basic movements used in free-style dancing with your dog. Class introduces principles and use of operant conditioning using positive reinforcement without use of corrections. Luring, targeting, and the proper use of food and toys will be discussed.