Class Schedule

PLEASE NOTE: 

WSDTC does not accept credit cards or online registrations.

Please download the proper registration form (basic for basic classes, advanced for advanced classes) and mail to the registrar listed on the form.

Please provide a legible email address on the registration form and expect class confirmation via email only after the Registration Deadline has passed.

COMPETITION OBEDIENCE CLASSES

FOUNDATIONS FOR OBEDIENCE AND RALLY II:  For dogs who have completed Foundations for Obedience and Rally I or with Connie’s approval.  Continued foundation skills for competition obedience and Rally.

Monday                     8:00 PM – Connie Jurgensen (Instructor); Tom Jurgensen (Assistant) – Limit 8  C

AKC NOVICE – ON LEAD (10 week class):  For dogs who have completed CGC and Novice Rally, AKC Beginner Novice, or Foundations for Obedience and Rally; or who have the AKC RN or BN title.  This class will introduce the Novice exercises that are done on leash.

Monday                     6:00 PM – Gayle Riggins (Instructor) – Limit 10  F    FULL

AKC NOVICE PROOF & POLISH:  For dogs who have completed CGC and Foundations for Obedience and Rally or AKC Novice Off Lead; or who have the AKC RE title or one leg toward the AKC CD title.  Emphasis will be on practicing exercises for competition.

Monday                     7:00 PM – Gayle Riggins (Instructor) – Limit 10  F

OPEN WORKSHOP:  For dogs getting ready to compete.  All dogs must be approved by Ann Wallace.

Thursday                     11:00 AM – Ann Wallace (Instructor) – Limit 6  C

OPEN RUN THROUGH:  For dog/handler teams who are competing or preparing to compete.  Dogs must know all Open exercises.

Thursday                     6:00 PM – Mary Kearns & Robin Early (Instructors) – Limit 6  C

INTRODUCTION TO OPEN OBEDIENCE:  Students will continue to train the heel free and figure eight exercises plus introduce the dumbbell, drop on recall, and jumping.  Dogs must have at least one CD leg, have completed the Novice Off Lead class, or have approval by Rickie, Louise, or Pam.

Thursday                     7:00 PM – Rickie Morrison, Louise Mowbray, & Pam Robbins (Instructors) – Limit 9  C

BEGINNER UTILITY:  This class will introduce Utility Obedience exercises.  Dogs must be retrieving.

Monday                     11:00 AM – Ann Wallace (Instructor) – Limit 5  C   FULL

OBEDIENCE PUT-THROUGH:  Self-taught for anyone who is preparing to compete in an upcoming AKC event.

Sunday                     9:30 AM-11:30 AM – Gayle Riggins & Rickie Morrison (Coordinators) – NO LIMIT  C

NOVICE RALLY:  For dogs who have completed Beginner II and CGC and are just beginning Rally or need to reinforce Novice Rally exercises.  All exercises will be on leash.

Tuesday        6:00 PM – Dolly Diehl (Instructor); TBD (Assistant) – Limit 8  C

Friday           11:00 AM – Donna Manders (Instructor) – Limit 6  C

ADVANCED RALLY:  For dogs who have completed Novice Rally.  Dogs should be able to work off lead.  Priority given to dogs & handlers who have not taken Advanced Rally before.

Monday                     6:00 PM – Tina Morrissey & Dolly Diehl (Instructors) – Limit 8  F

Thursday                     9:30 AM-11:00 AM – Linda Self & Dot Gatford (Instructors) – Limit 8  F

RALLY COURSES:  For all levels of Rally with emphasis on Advanced & Excellent Levels.  Dogs and handlers should have taken Novice and Advanced Rally and should know all Rally exercises.

Thursday          11:00 AM – Self-led practice time.  Participants will be required to set up and take down the Rally courses before and after class.  – NO LIMIT  C

CFF PRACTICE:  For dogs who have taken the CFF class.

Tuesday                  12:00 PM – Self-led practice time

GAMES, TRICKS, AND FUN WITH YOUR DOG:  For trainers who want to add some variety and fun to their training.  Very good for TDI dogs.  Prerequisite:  CGC and reliable recall, or with permission from Sherrie or Jan.

Thursday          12:00 PM – Sherrie Johns & Jan Vicars (Coordinators) – Limit 10  F

AGILITY, FLYBALL, AND TRACKING

BEGINNING AGILITY I: For dogs who have completed Performance Sports or have instructor permission prior to signing up for class (please have instructor sign registration form).  Must have good off leash control and reliable recall.  Dog/handler teams will be introduced to agility equipment and basic handling exercises.

Wednesday          7:00 PM –  Sarah Fix, Debbie Golden, Beth Hubbartt, Becky Parker, & Dave Parker (Instructors) –  Limit 10  C   FULL

AGILITY DRILLS & SKILLS:  This class is for beginner/novice dogs, and will provide an opportunity to practice basic handling, contact behavior, and weaves.  For dogs who have taken the Beginning Agility 2 class (or higher).

Wednesday          8:00 PM – Debbie Golden, Beth Hubbartt, & Becky Parker (Instructors) – Limit 8  C   FULL

AGILITY DRILLLS:  This class is for dog/handler teams competing at the Open and Excellent levels.  Dogs not competing at those levels must be approved by Gretchen Brenes.  It will focus on fine-tuning weave pole entries, front and rear crosses, 270-degree turns, 180-degree turns, serpentines, and threadles.  Dogs must be able to do 12 weave poles and front & rear crosses.

Saturday                     10:30 AM-12:00 PM – Gretchen Brenes (Instructor) – Limit 6  C   FULL

Class will meet at the club on dates To Be Determined

CLASSES ARE 8 WEEKS UNLESS NOTED.

COSTS (unless noted above):

Any class listed above is $85.00 for the first class at WSDTC.

Any subsequent class is $75.00

Interns pay $40.00 and members are free except outside agility.

Members in the outside agility classes will pay a $15.00 fee per dog.  Interns pay $40.00.

Tracking fees – a $25.00 fee for club members who have not paid the Hilltops usage fee is required.

Money must be received with the registration form from everyone (including interns and members) desiring to enroll in a class(es).  Forms received without the proper enrollment fee will be returned to the owner and a place in the class will not be held.

Send registration form to the address on the form.