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Training & Classes

City of Arnold Community Building
2900 Arnold Tenbrook Rd
Arnold, MO  63010


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Classes we are currently offering:

Class for the family dog    Classes for dogs competing for AKC Titles
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)  Conformation - Beginners Handling Class NEW
How to Survive Your Puppy NEW  Conformation - Ring Ready NEW
Manners for the Family Dog NEW Rally-Obedience - Novice NEW
Clicker Training Rally-Obedience - Advance / Excellent
  Obedience Novice I NEW
  Obedience Novice II
  Obedience Open
  Obedience Ring Ready

As some classes are limited to 10 students,
Please call 636-464-2324 before sending us your registration form
to make sure your class is not full.

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 dogs of all ages, puppy through adult, 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.
 

 

Conformation Beginner/Novice Handler Class

Dates  Tuesdays
 Starting - September 16, 2008 
Time  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost  6 weeks / $60.00 No Drop Ins allowed in this class
Limits  Limited to 10 students
 
Please call 636-464-2324
 before sending us your registration form
 
Instructors  Terri Mount 
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Conformation Ring Ready Class

Dates  Tuesdays 
 Starting - September 16, 2008 
Time  7:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Cost   6 weeks / $60.00 - Drop In / $12.00 per night
Limits   Limited to 10 students who pay for 6 week class
 Drop Ins allowed after limit is reached.
 Please call 636-464-2324
 before sending us your registration form
 
Instructor  TBA
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Obedience:

Novice I is 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. In this class you will train your dog to:

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

 "Novice I" Obedience Class

Date   Mondays
 Starting - September 15, 2008
Time  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost  6 weeks / $75.00 non-members $65.00 JCKC members
Limit  Limited to 10 students.
 
Please call 636-464-2324 before sending us your
 registration form.
Instructor  JoAnn HankemeyerBio)
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 Building Policies & Guidelines
 Student Profile Form

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

 "Novice II" Obedience Class

Date  Check back for next scheduled session
 Thursdays
 Class to start on March 20th
Time  6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Cost  6 weeks / $75.00 non-members $65.00 JCKC members
Limit  Limited to 10 students. Class is full
 
Please call 636-464-2324 before sending us your
 registration form to make sure this class is not full.
Instructor  Terri MountBio)
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 Building Policies & Guidelines
 Student Profile Form

 

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

Date  Check back for next scheduled session
Time  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost  6 weeks / $60.00 non-members $50.00 JCKC members
Limit   Limited to 10 students.
 
Please call 636-464-2324 before sending us your
 registration form to make sure this class is not full.
class is full
Instructor  Terri MountBio)
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 Building Policies & Guidelines
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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

Dates Check back for next scheduled session Starts Thursday, May 8th 
Time  6:30 pm - 7:30
Cost  4 weeks / $50.00
Limit  Limited to 7 students.
 Please call 636-464-2324 before sending us your
 registration form
Instructor  Terri MountBio)
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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

Dates  Check back for next scheduled session.
 Starting June 5, 2008 
Time  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost  6 weeks / $75.00 non-members $65.00 JCKC members
Limit   Limited to 10 students.
 Please call 636-464-2324 before sending us your
 registration form
Instructors   Chris Curtis
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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

Date  Thursdays
 Starting - September 18, 2008
Time  7:45 - 8:45 pm 
Cost  6 weeks / $75.00 non-members $65.00 JCKC members
Limit  Limited to 10 students.
 
Please call 636-464-2324 before sending us your
 registration form.
Instructors  Sandy Shaw
Downloads  Registration Form
 Building Policies & Guidelines
 Student Profile Form


 Advance/Excellent
: For the person who has experience and/or the novice level title.

 "Advance/Excellent" Rally Obedience Class

Dates Check back for next scheduled session
 Mondays
 Class to start on March 17th
Time  7:45 - 8:45 pm
Cost  6 weeks / $75.00 non-members $65.00 JCKC members
Limit  Limited to 6 students. Class is full
 
Please call 636-464-2324 before sending us your
 registration form to make sure this class is not full.
Instructors  Sandy Shaw & Jo Ann Hankemeyer
Downloads  Registration Form
 Building Policies & Guidelines
 Student Profile Form

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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
- Brush or Comb


 

 

 How to Survive Your Puppy Class

Dates  Mondays
 Starting - September 15, 2008
Time  7:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Cost  6 weeks / $75.00 non-members $65.00 JCKC members
Limit  Limited to 10 students.
 Please call 636-464-2324 before sending us your
 registration form.
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

Dates  Thursdays
 Starting - September 18, 2008
Time  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost  6 weeks / $75.00 non-members $65.00 JCKC members
Limit  Limited to 10 students
 
Please call 636-464-2324
 before sending us your registration form
Instructor Chris Curtis
Download  Registration Form
 Building Policies & Guidelines
 Student Profile Form

 

 Manners for the Family Dog Class

Dates Check back for next scheduled session
 Mondays
 Starting January 14th
Time  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost  6 weeks / $75.00 non-members $65.00 JCKC members
Limit   Limited to 10 students.
 
Please call 636-464-2324 before sending us your
 registration form to make sure this class is not full.
class is full
Instructor  Terri Mount
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 Building Policies & Guidelines
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Clicker Training/Tricks

Learn a new and exciting training method to train your dog. Clicker training was developed to train dolphins and whales at marine parks, and has been developed to train the family pet. This training method uses positive training methods to teach the animal to do specific tasks. The animals learning by operant conditioning methods. Training through operant conditioning results in purposeful behavior, while training through classical conditioning results in habitual behavior. With clicker training the dog learns more quickly and easily, and has a better retention level. The dog actually wants to learn and has fun training. Clicker training has been described as a miracle training method because the dog learns so fast and has fun learning.
 

 

 

 Clicker Training/Tricks Class

Dates Please check back for next scheduled session
Time  
Cost  
Limit  Limited to 10 students.
 
Please call 636-464-2324 before sending us your
 registration form to make sure this class is not full.
Instructor  
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Drop-In Obedience Practice

Are you getting ready to show your dog at the upcoming trials?  Drop in Obedience will give you a chance to practice with your dog.

 Drop In Obedience Practice

Dates Please check back for next scheduled session
 
Time   Novice   6:30 - 7:30 pm
  Open     7:30 - 8:30 pm
  Utility     8:30 - 930 pm
Cost   $3.00 per session
Limit   unlimited
Instructor   N/A
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Club Phone Line: (636) 464-2324

 

 
   

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