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Activities
For group class location and dates please refer to the Activities Brochure.
Activities at GWS - Brochure.
Obedience Prerequisites and GoalsStar Puppy
Prerequisites: The completion of the second set of puppy vaccines and a clean bill of health from the vet. Puppies of all breeds, between the age of eight weeks to twenty-four weeks.
Objectives: 50% of this class is dedicated to socializing, whether that’s to children, skateboards, shovels, glossy floors, beards or other animals. This class helps teach your dog to be flexible in his thinking while adapting easily to change. 25% is obedience and 25% psychology focusing on prevention of behavior problems. The strong foundation you build will help you both succeed in the rest of your training program, regardless of your long-term goals.
$125/ 6 classes
Basic / Intermediate ObediencePrerequisites: Your dog should know sit and down from both the front and side. Stay in place for 10 seconds (no distractions) until released, come without distraction from 6 feet. Handlers should know the things that stimulate their dog (good and bad) and know their strengths and weaknesses. Responsible handling and problem prevention will be addressed.
Goals: Throughout this class, dog and handler teams are encouraged to interact with one another in a controlled training environment. Learn how and when to use the skills your dog has been learning to create a dog that is a great canine citizen in the community. Your dog will be able to focus better on you with distractions, pass other dogs on the path and come more reliably when asked with moderate distractions. The Off/ Leave It concept will be introduced.
$125/ 6 classes
Intermediate / Advanced ObediencePrerequisites: Skills required include: sit, down, stay for two minutes until released, come 75% and demonstrate loose leash walking when not distracted and with easy redirection when they are. A basic understanding of off/ leave it is helpful.
Goals: This class will consist of working the six basic obedience commands during heavy distractions such as other dogs playing, multiple things happening at once, greeting people and dogs on leash. Dogs should be close to passing the AKC Canine Good Citizenship Evaluation when they complete this class. You will learn to encourage your dog to perform correctly with appropriate communication and understanding between dog and handler. Reinforcement schedules will be discussed to clearly understand the process of weaning from motivators. Proper dog- handler etiquette will be emphasized.
$125/ 6 classes
Come Even If You See A Cat
Prerequisites: Dogs need to have motivation for something the handler can control (food, toy, activity). Owners need to have the ability to run from their dog and meet in varying locals.
Goals: This class teaches dogs to respond to their owner no matter what confronts them. By following the rules of the class and the practice opportunities provided your dog will come reliably 100% of the time. Some handlers find that repeating the class a second time for really difficult or mature dogs gives them that last little bit of finesse to get the results they’re looking for.
$110/ 4 classes
Competition Conditioning
Prerequisites: Owners should have basic control of their dogs and be a diligent enough handler to prevent and avoid conflicts with other teams. Basic knowledge of commands with minor distractions is a must.
Goals: Prepare your pooch for winning ribbons while competing at the local RFKC Fun Match. There will be stations for practicing Rally, Obedience, Canine Good Citizen criteria and Conformation and whether you’re a beginner in the Novice classes or a seasoned professional handler that just needs a venue to practice, this class is for you.
$120/ 4 classes
Awesome Off-Leash
Prerequisites: Dogs that could pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation are ideal for this class; this includes great on-leash behavior. Dogs should be social and controllable with others (when the group commingles while learning), come when asked all the time, and be prepared to travel.
Goals: This class will give you the instruction needed to make the jump. The classes will be held indoors at first (primarily working on impeccable leash heeling while weaning from head halters or no-pull harness reliance) then outside where we’ll will work off-leash heeling while confined behind the fence where it’s safe and legal to allow dogs freedom from the leash.
$135/ 5 classes
Specialty Class Prerequisites & Goals
* Drop-In classes require a 24 hour RSVP*Agility Drop-In
Prerequisites: for active owners with active dogs. Dogs need to be social with the ability to focus on their master for simple obedience.
Goals: Work on the fun-damentals of obstacle maneuvering and safety is balanced with positive handler/ dog interactions. This is a great class to work communication and distance in a high-energy environment while having the opportunity to rest your dog at the river’s edge.
$25/ lesson
$100/ 5 lessons*Beach Party Drop- In
Prerequisites: for owners of active, swimming dogs to play at, in and around the river within the safety of a fenced yard with calm water. It is a high-drive, social environment where owners play with their dogs.
Goals: Working on swimming, retrieving and basic obedience, this is a highly distracting, but controllable training area. Working your commands intermittently with playing is highly recommended and very effective.
$15/ lesson
$50/ 5 lessons*Canicross/ Backpacking Drop-In
Prerequisites: for moderately active owners with working, active dogs. Pups must be under control at all times via harness or pack, and responsible handling and management will be expected. Pooches and people must be social. This is a walking class that emphasizes responsible canine conduct.
Goals: Hikes will teach numerous skills for both dog training and handler safety while enjoying our wild areas. Prepare for joring sports.
$25/ lesson
$100/ 5 lessonsSports Sampler
Prerequisites: We are looking for active owners that want different ways to play with their dogs The pup needs to be social with the ability to focus on their master for simple obedience.
Goals: We will introduce you and your dog to five different canine activities: tracking, rally, flyball, tricks and agility. Safety and teamwork are encouraged. Learn to interact with your pooch in ways that deepen your bond, strengthen your relationship and increase your communication.
$135/ 5 classes
Downtown Adventure
Prerequisites: designed for people who have worked their dogs regularly. Dogs should be social with other people and animals while demonstrating loose leash walking, a good attention span for sit, down and stay. Prepare to travel to different locations to polish your handling and your dog’s already great manners.
Goals: Each night class is held at a different location, so owners will be introduced to local areas throughout our community to exercise and work their dogs. The dog park allows for off leash and socializing exercises while having tours throughout downtown Glenwood, allows for proper greeting & etiquette.
$135/ 5 classes
*Tracking Drop-In Group
Prerequisites: Dogs that enjoy sniffing and using their nose will enjoy this class very much. Owners must have basic control of their dog. Attendance at a tracking workshop is helpful in order to know the principles involved
Goals: Some owners join this class because tracking brings their dog so much joy. Others want to work on their dog’s ability to find lost gloves, keys, animals or people. Practice honing your dog’s senses while also making them smarter.
$25/ lesson
$100/ 5 lessonsTherapy Dog Prep Class
Prerequisites: Dogs and hybrids that could pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation are ideal for this class; this includes great on-leash behavior. Dogs should be social and controllable with others, come when asked, stay when told and be prepared to travel to different locations for the class.
Goals: Four lessons help guide you and your dog through the training and conditioning needed for Therapy Dog International, Inc. certification. Learn how to handle situations specific to visiting healthcare facilities, physical therapists and nursing homes with your dog. Teach your dog how to be a good ambassador while demonstrating responsible handling as you volunteer with your companion.
$125/ 4 classes
Skijor Drop-In Group
Prerequisites: Social, healthy and controllable dog with a handler that can stand, propel themselves forward and stop on cross country skis.
Goals: Exercise your dog with a group of other dog enthusiasts this winter while teaching voice control and teamwork.
$25/ lesson
$100/ 5 lessonsReactive Rover
Prerequisites: for dogs that are showing social inappropriateness with other dogs or people, whether fear or dominance based. If dogs have actually made contact and bitten hard enough to cause harm to others, a private lesson will need to precede class attendance. Owners need to be able to make all the classes and follow directions closely, while also having the physical strength to control their dog. Safety First.
Goals: focuses on teaching your dog to change his conditioned emotional response to what he perceives as a threat. It also works to create better handlers that are more aware of canine body language, thresholds, training techniques and the psychology of the dog. Two classes are without dogs, while three are focused on dog handling, training, desensitization and counter-conditioning. This is an intense class designed for intense behaviors that are dangerous in our society. Classes are held at High tails.
$135/ 5 classes
Weekend Workshops ($15-$150)
Exhibitions
Certification
- Canine Good Citizen
- Therapy Dog International
- American Red Cross Pet CPR & 1st Aid
All classes require dogs to be healthy and vaccinated.Other adventures are being scheduled all the time! Make your requests now.
Ask us how we can customize training for you.
Terena Thomas, CPDT-KA
Head Trainer
14503 Colorado River Road
Gypsum, CO 81637
Phone: 970-524-TRAIN (8724)
www.caninecountryschool.com
terena@caninecountryschool.com
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