Let's work those brains while having some fun!

 

Not sure if your dog will like a class? Try out a variety of different dog sports in this fun class!

 

There will be one night of each activity. Barn Hunt, Agility For FUN, Nosework & Tricks

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Check the Session Notes for which week the Barn Hunt session will be as that is held in a different classroom.

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We are currently asking our clients to please wear masks during any indoor portion of our classes.  We also ask that you limit those who attend class to those who are actively participating in training and who can remain quiet during class.

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The class is 4 weeks (please see "Session Notes" for any skip weeks).  We meet the same day and time each week for 1 hour.

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Please note that in the summer months, we may have to skip unexpectedly due to heat/smoke.

 

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Is your dog obsessed with squirrels? Does he need an outlet for his pent-up energy?

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Are you just looking for a fun and different activity to do with your dog?

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If you answered yes to any of these, then Barn Hunt is for you!

This growing dog sport allows dogs to safely use their nose to search for and find rats hidden in a straw bale maze.

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Rats are handled and hidden safely in specialized, bite-proof containers by your instructor. Dogs only have protected contact with our healthy, bred-for Barn Hunt, pet rats.

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Our rats love working with the dogs and have been trained for this work since they were babies! They are beloved pets and very well cared for under strict Barn Hunt Association rules.

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Learn about preparing for competition or just come and play for fun!

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Dogs must be able to handle confinement in a crate inside a car or properly equipped vehicle between turns.  As the weather gets warmer come prepared with water, fans and shade covers.

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Classes are 6 weeks (please see "Session Notes" for any skip weeks).  We meet the same day and time each week for 1 hour.

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Please note that in the summer months, we may have to skip unexpectedly due to heat/smoke.

 

Proof of DHPP and Rabies are required.

Are you interested in competing with your dog? With the Fenzi TEAM titling program, you can earn titles by video while working on your dog's foundation skills.  It's a great way to find those little holes in your training - and fix them before you ever enter a ring.  The skills covered are especially applicable to Rally, Obedience, and Freestyle, but there is something for you if you and your dog do Nose Work, Parkour, Agility, or even just tricks!  All sport dogs need to learn how to work in the face of distractions or when you don't have any food on you - two skills covered in this program, and useful for all dogs in real-world situations.  Learn more about the Fenzi TEAM program, including the skills for each level. 

 

​Not at all interested in competition?  There's still something for you in this class!  Teach your dog exciting new skills (like jumping, finding an object by smell, or stepping their rear feet around a bucket) while adding fun challenges to master known cues (have you ever tried telling your dog "sit" or "down" while you're marching in place?). Improve your training mechanics to become a better teacher for your dog, which in turn will help improve your relationship, teamwork, and communication with each other.  Train fancy precision behaviors in a way that's fun for both of you while learning a variety of tools and techniques to teach them - and other fun tricks too!

 

To get the most out of this class, dogs should have a basic understanding of sit, down, stay, and nose touch (to hand or other object). Repeat students welcome! Take this class again to keep working on your dog's skills and to learn new skills for higher TEAM levels!

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We are currently asking our clients to please wear masks during any indoor portion of our classes.  We also ask that you limit those who attend class to those who are actively participating in training and who can remain quiet during class.

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Classes are 6 weeks (please see "Session Notes" for any skip weeks).  We meet the same day and time each week for 1 hour.

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Please note that in the summer months, we may have to skip unexpectedly due to heat/smoke.

This six-week class uses a dog's natural abilities for hunting to find hidden treats, toys or other items. 

 

Nose work will build confidence and focus as your dog is rewarded for doing what comes naturally! It's also a safe way to provide mental and physical exercise to all types of dogs.

 

Handlers will learn about dog body language and how to motivate their dogs, great tools for developing your relationship with your pet!  Dogs work one at a time so this is a great class for dogs that are not comfortable around other dogs. 

 

Dogs must be able to handle confinement in a crate or properly equipped vehicle between turns.

 

Proof of DHPP and Rabies are required.

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We are currently asking our clients to please wear masks during any indoor portion of our classes.  We also ask that you limit those who attend class to those who are actively participating in training and who can remain quiet during class.

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Classes are 6 weeks (please see "Session Notes" for any skip weeks).  We meet the same day and time each week for 1 hour.

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Please note that in the summer months, we may have to skip unexpectedly due to heat/smoke.

This class continues to advance the dog's skills taught in the Introduction to Nosework class.

 

We will teach the dogs to identify a target essential oil and continue to increase the team's skills with additional search challenges.  Additionally, we will continue to enhance the handler's skills for building better dog/handler teamwork. Dogs and handlers must have completed Intro to Nose work and have instructor approval to register for this class. Dogs must be able to handle confinement in a crate or properly equipped vehicle between turns. Proof of DHPP and Rabies are required.**Instructor approval required**

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We are currently asking our clients to please wear masks during any indoor portion of our classes.  We also ask that you limit those who attend class to those who are actively participating in training and who can remain quiet during class.

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Classes are 6 weeks (please see "Session Notes" for any skip weeks).  We meet the same day and time each week for 1 hour.

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Please note that in the summer months, we may have to skip unexpectedly due to heat/smoke.

Rally is a fun sport that takes basic behaviors your dog already knows (such as sit, down, and stay) and strings them together on a course using signs that tell you what to do.  It's a great way to polish up your dog's basic behaviors while learning fun new skills.  It can also help to improve your teamwork and communication and develop your dog's focus on you, which is useful in distracting real-world situations.  Rally is a low-impact, dog-friendly sport, great for handlers and dogs of all abilities and ages.  Not sure what rally is all about? Watch a video of rally in action!

 

To get the most out of this class, dogs should have a basic understanding of sit, down, stay, and loose leash walking.  Dogs must be able to handle confinement in a crate or properly equipped vehicle away from handlers. Repeat students welcome! Take this class again to keep learning new Rally moves!

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We are currently asking our clients to please wear masks during any indoor portion of our classes.  We also ask that you limit those who attend class to those who are actively participating in training and who can remain quiet during class.

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Classes are 6 weeks (please see "Session Notes" for any skip weeks).  We meet the same day and time each week for 1 hour.

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Please note that in the summer months, we may have to skip unexpectedly due to heat/smoke.

Urban Locating is a NASDA (North American Sport Dog Association) sport where your dog locates a rat hidden in a quarry box in an "urban setting".  This could be in a classroom, in a shopping complex or even in an office!  Your dog works on leash, so your leash handling skills will be important!

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Our rats are kept safe in the quarry box and are comfortable having your dogs search for them.  

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Each week you will need to bring a 15-20ft leash and reinforcement for your dog (food or toy rewards are allowed).

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Dogs must be able to handle confinement in a crate inside a car or properly equipped vehicle between turns.  As the weather gets warmer come prepared with water, fans and shade covers.

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Classes are 6 weeks (please see "Session Notes" for any skip weeks).  We meet the same day and time each week for 1 hour.

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Please note that in the summer months, we may have to skip unexpectedly due to heat/smoke.

Lost Item Recovery is a NASDA (North American Sport Dog Association) sport where your dog locates your lost items.  They will be working on finding your keys, an article of your clothing (sock, hat or glove) and your wallet.

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This is a fun game to teach your dogs even if you never decide to compete! 

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Each week you will need to bring a 15-20ft leash and reinforcement for your dog (food or toy rewards are allowed).

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Dogs must be able to handle confinement in a crate inside a car or properly equipped vehicle between turns.  As the weather gets warmer come prepared with water, fans and shade covers.

​

Classes are 6 weeks (please see "Session Notes" for any skip weeks).  We meet the same day and time each week for 1 hour.

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Please note that in the summer months, we may have to skip unexpectedly due to heat/smoke.