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Training & Classes

JCKC Training Building
2075 Jennemann Lane
Arnold, MO  63010


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Classes we are currently offering:

Class for the family dog    Classes for dogs competing for AKC Titles
AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
      w/ Animal Assisted Therapy		  Beginner/Novice Conformation Class
How to Survive Your Puppy  Conformation - Ring Ready
Manners for the Family Dog  Junior Showmanship Class
AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Rally-Obedience - Novice
AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Rally-Obedience - Advance / Excellent
  Obedience Novice l
  Obedience Novice l Advanced
Obedience Novice II
  Obedience Open
  Obedience Ring Ready
  Beginner Novice Obedience

As some classes are limited to 6 students,
Please call 636-464-2324 before sending us your registration form
to make sure your class is not full.


Drop In Obedience Practice:

Come train your dog with plenty of distractions! Yes, our new home is kind of noisy. And the ring is not regulation width. But we're air conditioned(!) and someone will be there to provide distractions if desired, call some heeling, and even put out articles. Cost is $5.00 per dog

DATES AND TIME:

Tuesdays from 10:30 AM til 1:00 PM



Conformation Classes:

Showing your own dog? Learn and understand the basics. Our Conformation classes prepare both the handler and dog to compete successfully in the show ring at licensed dog shows. Handling is a process of trial and error and a lot of practice!  A conformation class will allow you to work on proper stacking, gaiting and presentation of your dog in the show ring.

Our Conformation Classes are available to puppies through adults, as well as the junior handler who is interested in exhibiting their own dog in the breed ring as well as in Junior Showmanship competition.
  • Beginner / Novice Conformation - Then this class covers handling methods, the structure of the dog, AKC rules and regulation, how to dress for the ring, judges patterns. This class is a must for a beginner handler. Pre-registration is required. Registration is on a first come basis. Dogs must be at least 4 months of age to attend. Please bring the following items to class....
    • Bait - preferrable small soft treats
    • Show lead and show collar
    • Copy of your breed standard

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  • Conformation Ring Ready Drop-In Class - Advanced class for experienced handlers who require a minimal amount of instruction. This class will be a faster pace and dogs will be moved through the examination and movement process more times per class.

 
 

 

Conformation Ring Ready Drop In Class
Dates Tuesdays
Time  7:45 pm
Cost  $10.00 / 2 dogs per handler
Limits  limited as space allows 
Instructors  Sandy Shaw & Layal Bouaoun 
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  • Junior Showmanship training classes Also Called Junior Handler. Participation in Junior Showmanship is intended to encourage Juniors to learn how to care for and present different breeds. Junior Showmanship shall be judged solely on the ability and skill of the Juniors in handling their dogs as in the breed ring. The show qualities of the dogs will not be considered. Junior Handlers will not be required to exchange dogs. When choosing a dog for your Junior Handler to bring to class, remember that the judge must excuse a handler and dog from the ring if, in his opinion, the handler cannot properly control the dog. In this class the instructor will teach the juniors all the necessary skills for competing in AKC Junior Showmanship.

    Notes: Children should dress appropriately to be running, kneeling on the floor etc, and to Wear Sneakers, no sandals or flip flops please. Bring the dog you will be showing or borrowing. Parents must attend the first session. Written Permission and Enrollment is due at this time. We hope to see you all there for some fun and learning experiences!

    Parents need to attend first night of class.

 Junior Showmanship Class
Dates  Starts Thursday, February 16, 2012 
Time  7:45 pm 
Cost  $75.00 / 6 weeks  
Limits  6 Juniors 
Instructor  Alexa White 
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Obedience Classes:

  • NOVICE I
    A beginners level Obedience Training class for those that would like to pick up where the "basic manners" left off, enhancing your dog's already advancing skills!. All exercises are done on lead. Some knowledge of heeling, sits and downs required. NO Beginner Dogs. In this class you will continue to work on:

- Attention
- Heel on lead
- Stand for examination
- Recall to front position
- Sit-stay (1 minute) and down-stay (3 minutes)

 

  "Novice I" Obedience Class
Date Monday, January 16, 2012
Time  6:30 PM 
Cost  $75.00 / 6 weeks 
Limit  6 dogs w/handlers 
Instructor  Terri Mount 
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  • NOVICE I Advanced
    Prerequisite-Manners or Novice l. This class is for those who have already had some exposure to basic obedience, but are not quite ready for Novice ll. Class will advance based on the progress of the students

  "Novice I Advanced" Obedience Class 
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  • NOVICE II
    This class is geared towards those dogs, and their handlers, who are training to compete in American Kennel Club (AKC) obedience competition trials and wish to attain the first obedience title of COMPANION DOG (CD). In this class your dog will learn to:

- Heel off-lead, including the figure-8 pattern
- Stand for examination
- Recall and return to the Finish position
- Sit-stay in a group for 1 minute
- Down-stay in a group for 3 minutes

 

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  • OPEN
    All open level exercises in accordance with AKC regulations will be taught. This class is for those dogs that are working in competition obedience towards their advanced titles. In this class your dog will learn to:

- Drop on recall
- Retrieving dumbbell
- High jump
- Broad jump
- Heel off-lead, including the figure-8 pattern
- Sit-stay in a group for 3 minute, with handler out of sight
- Down-stay in a group for 5 minutes, with handler out of sight

 

  

 

 "Open" Obedience Class
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Obedience Ring Ready:

So you and your dog have gone through all the training classes, and you look pretty good. You are ready to enter your first obedience trials. But how? What do you take? What little handler errors could cost you points or even a qualification? And how do you polish your performance to get those high scores for placements? These and other question will be discussed in this class taught by a veteran obedience competitor.

This sessions will cover the Novice Level Obedience.
 

  

 
 

 Obedience Ring Ready Class
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Beginner Novice Obedience:

Beginner Novice is a new optional titling class with the AKC. Meant both to help new competitors and green dogs get ready for the Novice ring, and to help rally competitors ease into obedience, it is a great class. We will introduce the heeling turns with the dogs, improve heeling, sits and stands for exam, stays, recalls and fronts. Attention work will be emphasized and reviewed. This class will help students prepare to show in Beginner Novice and/or Novice. We will also practice heeling with the signs for Beginner Novice.

 Beginner Novice Obedience Class
Start Date  Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Time  6:30 PM 
Cost  $75.00 / 6 weeks  
Limit  6 dogs w/handlers  
Instructor Anne Marie
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AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. Your dog does not have to be purebred or AKC registered to qualify for the AKC CGC Certificate.

CGC training will enhance the bond between you and your dog. Dogs who have a solid obedience education are a joy to live with-they respond well to household routines, have good manners in the presence of people and other dogs, and they fully enjoy the company of the owner who took the time to provide training, intellectual stimulation, and a high quality life.

  

 

Canine Good Citizen Class
Start Date  Monday, January 16, 2012
Time  10:00 AM 
Cost  $75.00 / 6 weeks 
Limit  6 dogs with handlers 
Instructors  Christine Curtis
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Canine Good Citizen with an emphasis on Animal Assisted Therapy


This Canine Good Citizen will be including equipment such as walkers and wheelchairs, plus additional attention to "greeting a friendly stranger" in a more controlled manner.
Anyone is welcome to take the class even if they do not intend to do therapy visits. Class requirements: dog age over 12 months under 10 years Must have successfully completed a minimum of one obedience class.
No previous history of dog or people aggression Evidence of current vaccinations must be provided (Rabies, DHPP & Bordetella plus negative fecal results)

Prerequiste: MUST HAVE COMPLETED AT LEAST ONE BASIC OBEDIENCE CLASS!!

Canine Good Citizen Class / Animal Assisted Therapy
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AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy

Socialization Training Activity Responsibility
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting new program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is an incentive program for loving dog owners who have taken the time to take their puppies through a basic training class.

This class will teach you how to best communicate with your puppy and provide an opportunity for your dog to socialize with other dogs. You will also be able to get information on all of your puppy-raising questions including housetraining, chewing, and most effective way to teach practical skills such as coming when called. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training is the natural lead in to the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program.

ALL dogs are welcome to participate in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program including purebreds and mixed breeds. For additional information about this program, download the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Brochure or go to the AKC's website at: http://www.akc.org/starpuppy


S.T.A.R Puppy Class
Start Date Class Starts June 6th 
Time -8:30 PM 
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Star Puppy Photos Star Puppy Class Graduates from our last class.

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Rally-Obedience


The latest craze in dog obedience, a dog and handler team run through a "Rally-O" course made up of between ten and twenty different "stations". Signs posted at each station indicate what the team is required to do - the signs will instruct teams to go fast or slow, to halt (dog must sit at heel), to make turns and circles, to reverse direction, to do a sit-stay-recall, or other basic obedience exercises. Rally is a great way to have a different adventure with your dog each and every time, since each Rally course will be unique and exciting! Novice, Advance, and Excellent level Classes will be offered throughout the year.
  • Novice: For the very beginner. The person just starting out in Rally Obedience. Recommended that your dog knows the basic obedience commands such as Sit, Down, Heel, Come.

         Supplies needed for class include:

- 4 or 6 ft leash (leather strongly encouraged)
- Treats
- Kennel (to keep dog in so you can walk the courses)

 


  

 

 "Novice" Rally Obedience Class
Start Date  Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Time  6:30 PM 
Cost  $75.00 / 6 weeks 
Limit  6 dogs with handlers  CLASS IS FULL
Instructors  Cathy Sutler 
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  • Advance/Excellent: For the person who has experience and/or the novice level title.

 "Advance/Excellent" Rally Obedience Class
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How to Survive Your Puppy

This is a 6 week class designed for owners of puppies between 9 weeks and 5 months of age. This class will help the family survive the trials of puppyhood including nipping, chewing, mouthing digging, housetraining and jumping. Beginning manners such as sit, down, walk nicely on a leash and coming when called will be taught. There will be controlled socialization activities as well as confidence building, games and tricks. Basic canine care such as daily grooming, feeding and exercise will also be addressed.

While the entire family is encouraged to attend, one responsible person must be the puppy’s leader during the entire class. It is strongly encouraged that there be one adult per child. Disruptive children will be asked to leave.

     Supplies needed for class include:

- 4 or 6 ft leash (leather strongly encouraged) NO chain leads or flexi leads
- Flat buckle or quick-clip collar
- Treats
- Toy or Ball
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 How to Survive Your Puppy Class
Start Date Sunday, January 15, 2012
Time 6:30 pm
Cost $75.00 / 6 weeks
Limit  6 puppies 
Instructor Carrie Finkes
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Manners for the Family Dog

Have fun as you help your dog to become an enjoyable member of your family! Teach your dog "manners" and basic obedience skills for a happier dog and family! Training will involve only positive methods. Positive training equals positive results.
 

  

 

 

Manners for the Family Dog Class
Start Date  Monday, January 16, 2012
Time  7:45 PM
Cost  $75.00 / 6 weeks 
Limit   6 dogs w/handlers
Instructor  Barbara Redecker
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Call our club phone line for any questions on classes or club information
 

Club Phone Line: (636) 464-2324

 

  
   

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