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2012 Winter Schedule

(Starting in mid- January)

Location: At The Cabarrus Saddle Club * 4370 Zion Church Rd.

(rain or shine) All missed classes may be made up within 6 months

Jan 14th - Welcome! Registration and Orientation:

9-10 am at the Cabarrus Saddle Club

  to register:  call 704 721 6757 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

you may download forms at top pf this page

Day Training Classes: Drop off/pick up by appointment. Call to discuss your needs.

We train your dog while you are at work or when boarded. Training Packages available.

Thursday night classes

6:30 pm  KINDERPUPPY Course Starts Jan 19th  Sponsored class (no fee)

7:30 pm Senior Puppy Kindergarten Starts Jan 19th $45- 4 weeks- 1 hour

Saturday Morning classes:

9:15  AM   Family DOG (basic manners training) Starts January 21st

10:15 AM   CANINE GOOD CITIZEN Starts January 21st

11:15 AM   THERAPY DOG Starts January 21st

12: 30 PM  Play and Learn (relationship building course) Starts January 21st

Other meetings:

Jan.14th 2012

• 9am-10am Drop-in orientation and sign up for classes
• 10AM-11:30 AM        Next 4-H meeting  Saturday Jan 14th Guest : Pet Artist
• 11:30AM -12:30PM Therapy Dog Chapter Meeting join us for cake and coffee

Jan. 29th 2012

• 3:30-4:30   Therapy Dog Visit at Horizon Bay -includes Practice Session for Therapy Dog Class

Course Decriptions:

FAMILY DOG (basic manners training) 9:15am $60

For dogs 7 months old or older with no formal training or graduates of puppy kindergarten classes (4 weeks/1 hour). An introductory class for positive training and behavior management for any dog. Handlers will learn the basics of learning theory and proper use of training techniques. We will show you how to teach your dog to pay attention, sit, down, stay, come, and walk on a leash.  This is a levels class. You move ahead to the next item when you are ready. We will design a training regimen for your specific problem. This is a good place to start all dogs.

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN 10:15 am $60

For graduates of Family Dog 2 (4 weeks/1 hour). This class prepares the companion and family dog to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. This test requires that your dog can be approached by a friendly stranger; be left alone with a friendly stranger; be able to sit, down, stay, recall, and leash walk in a distracting environment; and calmly meet a person with a strange dog. Each week we will review the entire test. Should have some basic manners.

THERAPY DOG 11:15am $60

(4 weeks/1 hour). PREREQUISITE: Dogs must have passed the CGC test. This class will introduce handlers to the requirements for registration with recognized therapy dog organizations and types of therapeutic modalities with visiting dogs. Emphasis will be on helping the handler/dog team learn to work together successfully in a social setting (with role playing in class), develop effective visiting skills, recognizing signs of stress (in human and dog), and understanding the ethical and relational obligations to our dogs while engaged in animal-enhanced programs. Instructors will help class members prepare for an evaluation withTherapy Dogs International. Fee for this class does not include any fees associated with evaluation or registration with a therapy dog organization. (May continue to take the class at no charge after initial paid class until your dog has passed unless dog has been excused for aggression)

Play and Learn (relationship building course)12:15pm $45

(4 weeks/1 hour). is a course where dogs and their handlers will have the opportunity to try out in a fun games in a non-competitive environment with intro to some dog sports.  The first class will teach you how to begin shaping your dog's behavior.  Will use a combination of Agility, Tricks, Nose Work, and Rally Obedience. This is a wonderful way to build on your relationship for getting a reliable recall with your dog and have a great time in the process. Some off leash work in a safe environment.

KINDERPUPPY COURSE: Sponsored class (free class to newly adopted puppies)

Course designed by a veterinarian and behaviorist, Dr. Messer. For puppies 8-16 weeks at the time that classes start (50 min.-weekly) This special class gives young puppies and their owners a head start on their new life together. Introduces basic skills and the importance of proper management of mouthing, house training, and socialization. Basic skills such as paying attention, sit, down, coming when called, and how to walk on leash are introduced. A great class for "first time" puppy parents or owner of a newly adopted puppy. Social time beginning and end of each class. Puppy packets with coupons,samples and other goodies available.

SENIOR PUPPY KINDERGARTEN $45
For puppies 4-7 months old (4 weeks/1 hour). An introductory class for positive training and behavior management for older puppies. This class introduces the basic skills of paying attention, sit, down, stay, recalls and how to walk on a leash. Emphasis is placed on proper management of problem behaviors such as mouthing, house training, and socialization.

Day Training/Boarding:

Call for a training package or day rate. 704 721 6757

4-H Dog Training Club: No charge

Accepting new members staring in January 2012-(no charge, however, minor fees may be applicable for purchases or field trips and summer camps.

Ages 8-18 For dog training club  Ages 5-7 for Cloverbuds

Parents must be present with youth 12 and under,all dogs must be pre-approved before bringing to any event. Call 704 721 6757 to get the information.

Handling Clinics,Agility and Rally Clinics,Pet First Aid, Careers with pets or just hanging out with a canine friend! This year we are adding a drill team and the dog scout badges!

 

(Growly or reactive dogs) workshops form each quarter

Who: If approved by one of our trainers, this class is for dogs that are overly excitable to the point they are not able to perform or focus on listening to a request by the owner.

Take the test below : Is your dog…

• • uncomfortable or unable to work off lead around other dogs ? 

• • easily distracted and have difficulty concentrating ? 

• • reactive or easily aroused ? 

• • anxious or stressed and shut down ? 

• • unable to control their impulses when excited? 

Then talk to our trainers about taking the next class. 

 

Prerequisite: Must be approved for the class.

Your dog will learn: Through a series of  positive and fun games, your dog will Learn how to turn stress to confidence and distraction to focus. Based on Leslie McDevitt Book “Control Unleashed”.

Taught as a 4 hour workshop on Saturday’s $65 

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FOCUS Class Schedule 

DAY	TIME	BEGINS	MEETS
Call for next workshop: 704 721 6757	9:30-2:00	each quarter	on a scheduled Saturday

Loose-Leash Walking &  Reliable Recall

Who: Are you getting dragged ,tangled or frustrated on your walks? Don’t risk a fall

Or worse a broken hip! Does you dog run from you instead of to you? Also work on reliable recall. In this hands-on workshop you put in to practice several techniques in various distractions. Includes a fun field-trip!

Taught as a 4 hour workshop on Saturday’s $65  

DAY	TIME	BEGINS	MEETS
Call for next workshop: 704 721 6757	9:30-2:00	each quarter	on a scheduled Saturday

Prerequisite: Dogs must have a good temperament, friendly and in good health

K-9 Fun Nose Workshop Practice group (email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you want on the email list no charge in 2011

Want to learn something new? Is your dog begging you for a job? All dogs and puppies can track scent. Canines have an amazing sense of smell and a natural desire to hunt. This class focuses on teaching you how to encourage and develop your dog’s natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise. It’s a great class for your dog to have fun, build confidence, and burn lots of mental and physical energy and to find out just how good is your dog’s nose. The National Association of Canine Scent Work ^TM (NACSW) sets the standards governing the sport of K9 Nose Work ^TM. The NACSW is the only official sanctioning and organizing body for K9 Nose Work titles and ORTs.  

Red Cross Pet First Aid $65 with book, materials & certificate

$45 without book --call to host a workshop or see our calendar of events for classes great for pet care professionals. May use logo and certificate in advertising.

Dog Bite Prevention and Body Language - Free to organizations

No charge- call to host a workshop 704 721 6757

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Dogs and Storks workshop (1 or more families click picture for more info) $45

$45 per family if hosted ( call for pricing in your area for private presentations)

All Wags Doggie Day in Charlotte now host a free quarterly workshop Call to reserve your space. 704 721 6757