Supporting Paws Foundation
Classes
Since COVID-19 pandemic is still a concern there are changes to our class structure that you need to know...
>>> No more than seven humans will be allowed in the barn at any time. Therefore, classes will consist of the instructor and a maximum of SIX students. Please DO NOT bring any extra humans to class.
>>> In order to be able to participate, ALL humans MUST wear a mask covering their nose and mouth at the same time, regardless of immunization status.
>>> Instructors MUST wipe down EVERYTHING in the barn that was touched by humans BEFORE the next class comes in, so please help by limiting what you touch in the barn.
Downloadable registration forms are located below.
Supporting Paws generates revenue for its mission by holding dog obedience training classes. Our instructors have many years of experience and use only positive training methods. We will have classes for the beginning - whether the dog is a puppy or an adult - plus rally obedience and agility.
Our classes will be held on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons. To view the schedules, class registration form and information on becoming a Supporting Paws Supporter please click on the buttons below. Each will take you
to a their PDF forms that you can fill out and mail in to register!
The classes we offer are ...
Level 1 - Obedience For Puppies or Obedience For Dogs
Obedience serves as the foundation for every other type
of dog activity. These classes involve getting your puppy or dog
to pay attention and follow basic commands such as sit, stay
and come. Obedience For Puppies will address "puppy
issues" and introduce you to different sports like Rally
Obedience and Agility. Obedience For Dogs will help
prepare you and your dog for the Canine Good Citizen test.
PLEASE Click below for our Puppy Policy
Level 2 - Advanced Obedience For Dogs
(Prerequisite: Level 1 Obedience for Puppies or Dogs)
This class is for dogs who have completed an obedience class
and are interested in strengthening their skills. This class will
introduce exercises that are done in obedience competitions,
such as Figure Eights, stationaries and recall exercises.
Level 2 - Canine Good Citizen (with Test)
(Prerequisite: Level 1 Obedience for Puppies or Dogs)
The AKC's Good Citizen Award is designed to reward
dogs who have good manners at home and in the community.
All dogs - pure breed or All-Americans - are welcome to enroll.
The class also includes the Canine Good Citizen test.
Further information on this class is available in the brochure
link below!
Level 3 - UKC Rally 1
(Prerequisite: At least two obedience classes)
Rally obedience is a sport where the dog and handler
walk a course and perform obedience exercises that are
posted on signs throughout the course. The great
fun of rally is that you are practicing obedience without you
or your dog getting bored! Students will learn all United Kennel
Club's Rally Obedience Level 1 Rally signs and will be able to
navigate a Level 1 Rally Obedience course with their dog
(Supporting Paws is a UKC club).
Level 3 - Intro to Agility For Fun!
(Prerequisite: At least two obedience classes)
Agility is a popular dog sport where dogs run through
an obstacle course. Fun for dogs and handlers, agility is also
a great way to build a shy dog's confidence. This class will
introduce the different pieces of equipment to the dogs.
Level 4 - UKC Rally 2
(Prerequisite: UKC Rally 1)
This class will build on the skills learned in UKC Rally 1
and will introduce the Level 2 signs. Dogs will be gradually
introduced to working off-leash in an obedience ring and will
continue to improve on precision and on the execution of
signs.
Level 4 - Advanced Agility For Fun!
(Prerequisite: Knowledge of all agility equipment)
This class will focus on dogs running agility courses and
improving course-running ability.
Click here to see classes that we have previously offered but are currently on hiatus.
Click on the names below to meet our instructors
2021 Printable forms
Click the links below