2010 Spring Classes
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.
CLASSES ARE HELD AT THE GALLATIN CO.
FAIRGROUNDS IN LIVESTOCK BARN # 1.
ALL CLASSES REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION.
ENROLLMENT FORMS AND PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED ONE WEEK PRIOR TO
BEGINNING OF CLASSES TO ENSURE YOUR PLACE IN CLASS.
TEA CUP AGILITY – NONE
scheduled for Spring Session.
Next classes will be in May.
(8 + people max
at instructor’s discretion)
Date/Time:
TBA
Instructor:
TBA
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, familiar with agility equipment.
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.
Cost:
TBA
PRE-AGILITY –Starts
March 15 and meets for 8 weeks
(6 + people max. at instructor’s discretion)
Date/Time:
Monday nights from 7-8PM
Instructor:
Billie Kerans
Age of Dog:
6 mos. and older.
Instruction:
This 60 minute class is required for any dog, 6 mos. or older. It
will be the starting point for any dog and handler with no prior agility
experience (unless previous puppy classes have been taken, and with
prior instructor approval). Foundation skills will be enhanced or begun,
and very basic agility technique and handling skills will be taught.
Safety on obstacles will be stressed.
Prerequisites:
·
Dogs six months of age or
older
·
Walking on loose leash
Goals for Class:
·
10 second stay in class
·
Do short tunnels without
hesitation
·
Work wobble board without
hesitation
·
Move across flat board
without hesitation
·
Good handler/dog working
relationship (e.g., focus, stay)
·
Dog is comfortable spending
short periods of time in a crate
·
Dog comes when called
Required:
Proof of rabies vaccination – must accompany registration.
Cost:
8 week session - $85 ($68 for members)
BEGINNER I AGILITY – Starts March 16 and meets for 8 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:
8 week session - $85 ($68 for members)
BEGINNER II
AGILITY – Starts March 18 and meets for 8 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:
8 week session - $85 ($68 for 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
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) 585-3049 or steadmab@aol.com with any questions.
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