Dog Training Class Calendar

new beginner class is agility for fun with Don.
small and medium dogs and young dogs please. lk

Games & Tricks for dogs of all ages to stimulate their mind and body.

Non-competition agility…fun & active class for handler and dog to work through an obstacle course

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have good basic obedience skill, especially walking nicely on leash and stay.

The activity and sport of scentwork is designed to develop your dogs’ natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise. It’s a great way for your dog to have fun, build confidence and burn lots of mental and physical energy. Open to all breeds, it is a great class for dogs of any age. They will have an opportunity to build confidence in new environments and work around obstacles without the stress of interaction with other dogs.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have completed Obedience 1 to enroll in this class.

This indoor class is for dogs 6 months and older needing additional basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment. Class may be indoor or outdoors, generalizing behavior for different situations and working in more challenging environments. This class is for puppies who have graduated obedience 1 class and want to continue building their dog's skills. Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

Pre-Requisite: Your puppy must have had at least their second round of Distemper/Parvo to enroll in this class. Proof of vaccinations required.This indoor class is for dogs less than 6 months starting basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment using games to teach.Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have taken Beginner, Novice and Intermediate Agility to enroll in this class.

Dogs/Handler Teams are working off leash and taking all obstacles, be able to do 6 weaves without gates. This class includes drills and handling skills. The emphasis is on accurancy and timing of the que and on the handlers execution of a variety of courses. Including detailed coaching of handling skills.

This indoor class is for dogs 6 months and older needing basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment. This class is for puppies who have graduated puppy obedience 1 or for newly adopted dogs that are attending their first obedience class. Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have good basic obedience skill, especially walking nicely on leash and stay.

You and your dog navigate a course, side-by-side, as you steer him through a course of 10-20 different signs. Each of these signs provides instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. The dog and handler move continuously throughout the course with the dog under control at the handler’s left side.

This indoor class is for dogs 6 months and older needing basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment. This class is for puppies who have graduated puppy obedience 1 or for newly adopted dogs that are attending their first obedience class. Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

Pre-Requisite: Your puppy must have had at least their second round of Distemper/Parvo to enroll in this class. Proof of vaccinations required.

This indoor class is for dogs less than 6 months starting basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment using games to teach.

Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must be able to perform a set of 6 or 12 weave independently to enroll in this class.

Dogs/Handler Teams are working off leash and taking all obstacles, be able to do 6 weaves without gates. This class includes drills and handling skills. The emphasis is on the handlers execution of a variety of courses. Developing distance, speed, working on handler and obstacle focus.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have completed Scentwork 1 to enroll in this class.

Intermediate scentwork skills like scent discrimination, competition practice, more difficult scentwork practice.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have basic obedience to enroll in this class.

Join us for having fun with your canine companion running through tunnels, tires, over a dog walk and a teeter and so much more. If you and your four-legged team mate want to continue with agility after this class, we can direct you to our continuing classes. You may want to compete or just practice your skills, but we have classes for every level. 6 weeks recommended for agility classes.
Needed for first class: Buckle collar and harness, really great treats (bring chicken or leftover steak), bowl for water (water provided), your enthusiasm, your dog.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have basic obedience to enroll in this class.

Join us for having fun with your canine companion running through tunnels, tires, over a dog walk and a teeter and so much more. If you and your four-legged team mate want to continue with agility after this class, we can direct you to our continuing classes. You may want to compete or just practice your skills, but we have classes for every level. 6 weeks recommended for agility classes.
Needed for first class: Buckle collar and harness, really great treats (bring chicken or leftover steak), bowl for water (water provided), your enthusiasm, your dog.

Pre-Requisite: Your puppy must have had at least their second round of Distemper/Parvo to enroll in this class. Proof of vaccinations required.

Obedience commands will include: sit, stay, down, loose leash walking, recall/come, go to your place and leave it command. Topics for discussion include potty and crate training, bite inhibition and impulse control. Collar grab and Veterinary desensitization.

This indoor class is for dogs 6 months and older needing basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment. This class is for puppies who have graduated puppy obedience 1 or for newly adopted dogs that are attending their first obedience class. Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

Get dogs CGC qualified in this class. Therapy Dog class. Class will take place on site at AZ Dog Sports. working on our people skills, learning how to do READ visits with those interested in children’s programs, we will continue to work with wheel chairs, walkers, introduce loud noises. We will go over ideas of how you can make your visits more engaging ,meaningful and fun. I will also go over briefly the Navigator Buddies program at Sky Harbor and help you with those requirements

Non-competition agility…fun & active class for handler and dog to work through an obstacle course

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have completed Scentwork 1 & 2 to enroll in this class.

Advanced scentwork to prepare for competition.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have completed Treibball 1 to enroll in this class.

Intermediate Treibball to continue building teamwork, communication and confidence with you and your dog.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have completed Scentwork 1 & 2 to enroll in this class.

Advanced scentwork to prepare for competition.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have good basic obedience skill.

Do you want your dog to perform those tricks and stunts the movie dogs do? If so, this is the fun class for you and your dog. Dogs must be able to work off leash and be social.

Basic puppy obedience foundation with half the class being agility foundation to get them used to equipment. good for confidence boosting.

Pre-Requisite: Your puppy must have had at least their second round of Distemper/Parvo to enroll in this class. Proof of vaccinations required.

This indoor class is for dogs less than 6 months starting basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment using games to teach.

Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

This indoor class is for dogs 6 months and older needing basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment. This class is for puppies who have graduated puppy obedience 1 or for newly adopted dogs that are attending their first obedience class. Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have completed Obedience 1 to enroll in this class. Must bring a 15 - 20 foot long line. Do you want a strong recall when your dog is off leash? Do you want to go hiking or go to the Park and not worry "will my dog come back when called"? Then this class is for you.

academy class with darcy

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must be able to perform a set of 6 or 12 weave independently to enroll in this class.

Dogs/Handler Teams are working off leash and taking all obstacles, be able to do 6 weaves without gates. This class includes drills and handling skills. The emphasis is on the handlers execution of a variety of courses. Developing distance, speed, working on handler and obstacle focus.

Will your dog find you? your friends, kids, or someone in need of assistance? Learn new skills to help your dog hone hunting skills that may be a lifesaver.

Location: AZDS parking lot

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have basic obedience to enroll in this class.

Join us for having fun with your canine companion running through tunnels, tires, over a dog walk and a teeter and so much more. If you and your four-legged team mate want to continue with agility after this class, we can direct you to our continuing classes. You may want to compete or just practice your skills, but we have classes for every level. 6 weeks recommended for agility classes.
Needed for first class: Buckle collar and harness, really great treats (bring chicken or leftover steak), bowl for water (water provided), your enthusiasm, your dog.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog has completed beginner agility and is able to work off leash.

Dogs/Handler Teams are working off leash and taking all obstacles, be able to do 6 weaves with gates. This class includes drills and handling skills. The emphasis is on the handlers execution of a variety of courses.

This indoor class is for dogs 6 months and older needing basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment. This class is for puppies who have graduated puppy obedience 1 or for newly adopted dogs that are attending their first obedience class. Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have good basic obedience skill, especially walking nicely on leash and stay.

Rally-Free is a unique sport combining trick behaviors of Canine Musical Freestyle with the format of Rally-Obedience. It emphasizes the precise execution of fundamental freestyle and obedience skills while encouraging creative and novel behaviors on a Rally-Obedience style course.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have good basic obedience skill, especially walking nicely on leash and stay.

You and your dog navigate a course, side-by-side, as you steer him through a course of 10-20 different signs. Each of these signs provides instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. The dog and handler move continuously throughout the course with the dog under control at the handler’s left side.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have good basic obedience skill, especially walking nicely on leash and stay.

The activity and sport of scentwork is designed to develop your dogs’ natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise. It’s a great way for your dog to have fun, build confidence and burn lots of mental and physical energy. Open to all breeds, it is a great class for dogs of any age. They will have an opportunity to build confidence in new environments and work around obstacles without the stress of interaction with other dogs.

January30 @ 8:30 arm and 10:00 am - Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

Directions: 2757 E Guadalupe Rd. Gilbert.Depending on where you are coming from take the 51 to I-10 East and merge ontoUS 60 E., Exit 154 towards Mesa/Globe. From the US 60 take Greenfield Rd., Exit185 and turn right onto Greenfield Rd. Turn left onto E. Guadalupe Rd. At theSE corner of Greenfield Rd and Guadalupe is the Gilbert Library, pull into thatparking lot (the first driveway on Guadalupe Rd) and park at the east end.(this entrance is on Guadalupe Rd. NOT Greenfield Rd.) I will be there andthere is also a sign for the entrance to the Riparian Preserve.

From the 101 South take the US 60 exit andfollow the directions above to Greenfield Rd. and then Guadalupe Rd.

DO NOT FOLLOW GPS DIRECTIONS PAST THE LIBRARY.GPS WILL TAKE YOU TO THE RIPARIAN PARKING LOT WHICH IS VERY SMALL.

All participants MUST have a“TRAINING” or “SERVICE DOG” (if appropriate) patch for their collar, vest orleash. Due to the nature of the airport all clients wishing to participate inthe Sky Harbor Airport classes MUST have passed a CGC or be in level 2/3classes unless they are currently enrolled in the Outdoor Adventure classes andhave been given permission by the trainer to attend. Dogs must have loose leashwalking skills at a minimum. MASKS ARE MANDATORY.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have good basic obedience skill, especially walking nicely on leash and stay.

Put the skills you have been working on with your dog to practical use. Join us in various locations throughout the valley. We will be walking our dogs in a group and practicing basic sits and downs along with more advanced commands such as moving downs, stands, and commands with your back turned to your dog. We will be going up and down elevators in shopping areas and walking in parks. Walking in a group challenges your dog to focus on you and adds a new dimension to your training. Advanced obedience dogs only. Various locations

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must be able to perform a set of 6 or 12 weave independently to enroll in this class.

Dogs/Handler Teams are working off leash and taking all obstacles, be able to do 6 weaves without gates. This class includes drills and handling skills. The emphasis is on the handlers execution of a variety of courses. Developing distance, speed, working on handler and obstacle focus.

Various locations.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have basic obedience to enroll in this class.

Join us for having fun with your canine companion running through tunnels, tires, over a dog walk and a teeter and so much more. If you and your four-legged team mate want to continue with agility after this class, we can direct you to our continuing classes. You may want to compete or just practice your skills, but we have classes for every level. 6 weeks recommended for agility classes.
Needed for first class: Buckle collar and harness, really great treats (bring chicken or leftover steak), bowl for water (water provided), your enthusiasm, your dog.

Pre-Requisite: Your puppy must have had at least their second round of Distemper/Parvo to enroll in this class. Proof of vaccinations required.

This indoor class is for dogs less than 6 months starting basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment using games to teach.

Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

This indoor class is for dogs 6 months and older needing basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment. This class is for puppies who have graduated puppy obedience 1 or for newly adopted dogs that are attending their first obedience class. Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

Pre-Requisite: Your puppy must have had at least their second round of Distemper/Parvo to enroll in this class. Proof of vaccinations required.

This indoor class is for dogs less than 6 months starting basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment using games to teach.

Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

off site. Check with Office for details

Pre-Requisite: Your puppy must have had at least their second round of Distemper/Parvo to enroll in this class. Proof of vaccinations required.

This indoor class is for dogs less than 6 months starting basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment using games to teach.

Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

Size and age appropriate. Groups of dog get together to learn appropriate play and to be able to disengage and to return to the owner when called.

MUST BE ENROLLED IN OBEDIENCE CLASSES

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have good basic obedience skill, especially walking nicely on leash and stay.

You and your dog navigate a course, side-by-side, as you steer him through a course of 10-20 different signs. Each of these signs provides instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. The dog and handler move continuously throughout the course with the dog under control at the handler’s left side.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have completed Obedience 1 to enroll in this class.

This indoor class is for dogs 6 months and older needing additional basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment. Class may be indoor or outdoors, generalizing behavior for different situations and working in more challenging environments. This class is for puppies who have graduated obedience 1 class and want to continue building their dog's skills. Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

darcy and Christina in office or share floor with Mike. lk start 1/10