BEFORE EACH CLASS SESSION
  • Arrive early enough to set up your stuff BEFORE the previous class ends.
  • Potty your dog. Be sure to clean up after your dog and deposit the refuse in the waste bins.
  • Lightly exercise your dog to warm them up. You want their muscles loose and warm before starting class. For high-energy dogs like Border Collies and Aussies, you may want to do a little more extensive exercise. Go for a run or throw a ball or frisbee for several minutes to take off the “edge” and wear off the “zoomies” so that you have more of your dog’s attention.
  • Look to the Instructors for guidance on the moving of equipment from the previous class to the arrangement needed for your class. THE MORE HANDS HELPING, THE SOONER CLASS STARTS, AND THE MORE TRAINING YOU WILL GET.
AFTER CLASS
  • Put your dog in its crate.
  • HELP PUT EQUIPMENT AWAY!
  • Go home in a good frame of mind. Make sure your partner knows how much you appreciate the effort he or she is putting out for you.
  • Practice. Do your homework. Work on building your relationship with your dog with play. Work on stays and come-to-hands. Practice on obstacles you may have available at home.

Please check back for the FALL 2010 schedule.

SpringClass Schedule 2010