Supporting Paws Foundation
Classes
Being that the COVID-19 pandemic is still a concern there are several changes to our class structure that you will need to know...
>>> No more than five humans will be allowed in the barn at any time. Therefore, classes will consist of the instructor and a maximum of FOUR students. Please DO NOT bring any extra humans to class.
>>> Since class sizes are about half of what we normally have they will fill up MUCH faster.
>>> In order to be able to participate, ALL humans MUST wear a mask covering their nose and mouth at the same time.
>>> 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 & Obedience For Dogs
These classes involves getting your dog to listen to you
and follow basic commands such as sit, stay and come.
Obedience serves as the foundation for every other type
of dog activity. 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 Puppies Policy
Level 2 - Advanced Obedience
(Level 1 (Basic Obedience) is a prerequisite)
= Is for dogs who have had an obedience class and are
interested in strengthening their skills.
Level 2 - UKC Rally 1
(Prerequisite: At least one (but preferably 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. Students will learn
all United Kennel Club's Rally Obedience Level 1 Rally
signs and will be able to navigate a rally obedience course
with their dog (Supporting Paws is a UKC club). The great
fun of rally is that you are practicing obedience without you
or your dog getting bored! In UKC Level 1, there is some
similarity with the AKC Rally signs, but UKC rules call for a
higher standard of performance.
Level 2 - AKC Rally Novice
(Level 1 (Basic Obedience) is a prerequisite)
= Similar to UKC Rally, but with some different signs and more
relaxed judging standards in competition. Students will learn all
Novice (Level 1) Rally signs and will be able to navigate a rally
obedience course with their dog. Because Supporting Paws is
now a UKC club, this is the last time we'll be offering an
AKC Rally class.
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The Following are additional classes that we offer from
time to time that are currently on hiatus.
Level 3 - Rally Refresh (Level 2 (Rally I) is a prerequisite)
(On hiatus for this session)
= Is for dogs who need to refresh their skills before going into
a Rally Trial, whether to finish a title or start a journey towards
a new title. AKC & UKC styles will be covered. The class will be
tailored to the needs of the students.
Level 2 - Canine Good Citizen (with Test) & Tricks Class
(Level 1 (Basic Obedience) is a prerequisite)
(On hiatus for this session)
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.
Dogs are required to have passed at least two Obedience classes
(Rally Obedience classes count!) at any training facility.
This class will be a blend of the Canine Good Citizen class
along with an introduction tricks.
The class also includes the Canine Good Citizen test.
Further information on this class is available in the brochure
link below!
Level 3 - Agility For Fun! (On hiatus for this session)
(MUST have completed 2 Levels of Obedience)
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.
Level 2 - Rally I (On hiatus for this session)
(Level 1 (Basic Obedience) is a prerequisite)
= Is the starting point of learning Rally
Obedience exercises. This class will incorporate AKC
Novice signs as well as Cyber Rally Obedience level
one signs.
Level 3 - Rally II (On hiatus for this session)
(Level 2 (Rally I) is a prerequisite)
= Introduces more signs and skills,
building on what is learned in Rally I. AKC Advanced, AKC
Excellent and Cyber Rally Obedience level two signs will
be covered.
Level 2 - Therapy Dog Training
(On hiatus for this session)
(Level 1 (Basic Obedience) is a prerequisite)
(AND Puppy MUST be AT LEAST 11 months old!)
This class will help prepare you and your dog for a
therapy dog testing, whether it's TDI, K-Pets or Pet Partners.
PLEASE note : no actual testing is included with this class.
Level 3 - Novice Obedience (On hiatus for this session)
(At least 2 past Obedience classes are required as a prerequisite)
This class will teach the exercises for traditional novice
obedience competitions. Both AKC and CDSP (Companion
Dog Sports Program) styles will be taught.
Level 3 - CDSP Novice (On hiatus for this session)
(2 Levels of Obedience is a prerequisite)
CDSP is a great transition from Rally Obedience to
Traditional Obedience competitions - You can talk to your dog
during the exercises and even give your dogs treats in the ring
(at certain times). Exercises include a heeling pattern, figure 8
(off leash), stand stay for exanimation, recall over a jump and a
sit stay or down stay as you walk the perimeter of the ring.
Levels 2 & 3 - Rally Obedience (On hiatus for this session)
= A fun way to continue with obedience with a wide
variety of exercises. In Rally, you walk along a course and
perform obedience exercises that are illustrated on signs.
Created especially for those new to the world of dog
obedience.
Level 2 - AKC Trick Dog (On hiatus for this session)
(Level 1 (Basic Obedience) is a prerequisite)
The AKC Trick Dog Program was started in 2017 with the
idea of making training fun and exciting for both the handlers
and their pups. You can also earn Trick Dog Titles as you
successfully perform multiple tricks during the seven week
course. There are four different levels to Trick Dog, novice,
intermediate, advanced and performer. This class will mainly
focus on the novice level.
Level 2 - Intro to Dog Sports (On hiatus for this session)
(Level 1 (Basic Obedience) is a prerequisite)
Every week, students will be introduced to a different dog
sport, beginning with Tricks, then Agility, Rally, Nosework,
higher level Obedience skills, Freestyle and finally, Flyball.
This is a great way to expand your dog's world and discover
their passion!
Click on the names below to meet our instructors
2020 Printable forms
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