GDAC

Sanctioned by the North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC)
TDAA(Teacup Dogs Agility Association) Member Club

Galloping Dog Agility and Flyball Club offers a variety of classes for those interested in learning these exciting dog and handler sports.

Classes offered by GDAC typically run in eight week sessions.  We offer classes seasonally in the Winter (Jan/Feb), Spring (Mar/Apr), and Fall (Sep/Oct).  Summer classes are sometimes offered as well.  We offer multiple levels of classes from just starting to advancing competition skills.

GDAC classes are instructed by members of our club volunteering their talents, experience, and enthusiasm!

FORE MORE INFORMATION ON CLASSES PLEASE EMAIL

 classes@gallopingdog.com OR steadmab@aol.com  

 Click here for Class Registration Form

Click here for Club Membership Form

Checks should be made payable to GDAC and all paperwork should be mailed to:

GDAC
Carol Steadman Class Coordinator
100 Churn Road
Bozeman, MT  59715
(406) 585-3049

If applying for membership (optional) at the same time as registering for a class, send a separate check for membership fees.

 2010 Summer Classes

All classes are held at the Gallatin Co. Fairgrounds in THE OUTDOOR FIELD NEXT TO DENECKE PARK, unless otherwise noted.

 All classes require pre-registration and may fill quickly.  Please contact Carol Steadman by e-mail or phone if you intend to register, to reserve a spot.  All application forms and payment must be received 1 week prior to the start of class to confirm your enrollment. 

  

TEA CUP AGILITY – Starts May 23  and meets for 6 weeks. 

(8 + people max at instructor’s discretion)

Date/Time:          Sunday’s 5-6 p.m.

Instructor:            Tere Hamburg

Age of Dog:            6 mo. or older

Instruction:           This 60 minute class is for any dog 17” or smaller. 

Prerequisites:      Dogs 6 mo. of age or older.  Must have completed a prior agility class.  

Goals for Class:   

·         Further develop handling skills on teacup spaced equipment

·         Perform multiple obstacles in sequence

·         Further dog’s confidence of equipment performance

Required:   Proof of rabies vaccination – must accompany registration or be on file with GDAC

Cost:                      6 week session - $65 ($52 for GDAC members)

  

FLYBALL -  Starts May 17 and meets for 6 weeks

Date/Time:           Monday nights from 7-8PM

Instructor:            Anne Dixon         

Age of Dog:          6 mos. and older.

Description:         Flyball is an exciting relay team sport.  Each team consists of 4 dog/handler partnerships.   The handler sets their dog up to run down a lane which consists of 4 jumps ending with a spring loaded box.  The dog must jump all four jumps, hit the box which shoots a ball into the air, catch the ball, turn and run back over the four jumps.  As soon as the first dog crosses the start/finish line, the next dog on the team is sent down to get its ball.  There are two teams competing against each other and points go to the team that finishes the relay the quickest.  If you like a fast action, high energy sport, this just may be up your alley!             

Required:              Proof of rabies vaccination – must accompany registration.

Cost:                      6 week session - $65 ($52 for GDAC members)

  

PRE-AGILITY – No Class offered during Summer Session.  Next class in the Fall Session.

 

BEGINNER I AGILITY – Starts May 18 and meets for 6 weeks

(6+ people max. at instructor’s discretion)

Date/Time:           Tuesday nights from 7-8 PM

Instructor:            Sandy McCarl

Age of Dog:          8 mos. or older

Instruction:          This 60 minute class will be for dogs and their handlers who have successfully completed Pre-agility, or who have the approval of the instructors for this class. Class will consist of foundation work in basic agility, with all dogs being able to safely perform all obstacles at lower heights, gradually moving toward performing on regulation height obstacles safely.

Prerequisites:

·         Dog eight months of age or older

·         Good handler/dog working relationship (e.g., recall, stay, sit, down)

·         Walk on leash without pulling

Goals for Class:

·         Safely use all equipment at full height (exception: maximum of 12 inch jumps)

·         Dog and handler complete a short sequence of obstacles with dog off leash

·         Handler demonstrates reliable method of training contact performance

·         Dog demonstrates self control

·         Dog is comfortable spending short periods of time in a crate

·         Dog comes when called

·         Dog will sit stay for 30 seconds

Required:              Proof of rabies vaccination on file.  Handler 18 years or older.  Completion of Pre-Agility or proof of other obedience training. 

Cost:                      6 week session - $65 ($52 for GDAC members)

 

BEGINNER II AGILITY – Starts May 20 and meets for 6 weeks

(6+ people max. at instructor’s discretion)

Date/Time:           Thursday nights from 7-8PM

Instructor:            Anne Dixon

Age of Dog:          1 year or older

Instruction:          This 60 minute class will be for dogs and their handlers who have successfully completed Beginner I agility, or who have the approval of the instructors for this class. Class will consist of continuing education in basic agility, with all dogs being able to safely perform most obstacles at regulation height. More complex handling will be taught, working towards competition (if desired).  Last week of class will be graduation and a mini trial.

Prerequisites:

·         Attainment of goals of Pre-Agility and Beginner I classes

·         Ability to be confined in a crate or ex-pen for moderate periods of time

·         Dog focused enough to complete a six-obstacle sequence proficiently

Goals for Class:

·         Dog correctly enters and completes six weave poles with 75% efficiency

·         Handler demonstrates effective front, blind and rear crosses

·         Dog and handler complete a 12 to 16 obstacle novice course proficiently at appropriate jump heights at instructor’s discretion

·         Dog can demonstrate a start line stay

Required:              Proof of rabies vaccination on file. Completion of Beginner I.

Cost:                      6 week session - $65 ($52 for GDAC members)

 

Checks should be made payable to GDAC and mailed along with registration form and proof of rabies vaccination to: 

GDAC
C/O Carol Steadman

100 Churn Road
, Bozeman, MT  59715
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All forms and payment are due to Carol prior to the first day of class.  You will receive an email confirmation and further information upon registration.  Please contact Carol at (406) 581-3921 or steadmab@aol.com with any questions.