Calendar

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CALENDAR

Durango Agility Dogs is pleased to offer the following classes during the summer 2011. Novice classes will be offered in 6-week blocks. Competition and drills classes will be offered as drop-ins.

Class Information:

Two novice classes will be offered over the course of the summer: Novice A followed by Novice B. Novice dogs are required to have obedience and must demonstrate those skills prior to taking a novice course; or must complete the 3-week obedience course prior to Novice A. Once a team has completed the Novice B course, they must join the club to continue with our training program. The Novice classes are $100 for non-members and $80 for DAD members.

Novice A: This is a 6-week course designed to introduce novice dogs to the equipment and gain confidence. Dogs will be introduced to the tunnel, weave poles, jumps, and contact equipment. Teams will run a novice course for the last class.

Teachers: Paula Scott
Day: Monday
Dates: June 13, 6 sessions, skipping July 4, ending July 25
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: TBA

Teachers: Cindy Shelton
Day: Wednesday
Dates: June 29, 6 sessions in a row, ending August 3
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: TBA

Novice B: This is a 6-week course designed to introduce handling techniques such as crosses and lead-outs. Teams will also continue equipment work started in the Novice A class. Teams will run a novice course for the last class.

Teacher: TBA
Day: TBA
Dates: Starts early August
Time: TBA
Cost: TBA

For DAD Members Only:

The following classes are for DAD members only.

Competition Handling: This class is for dogs and handlers proficient on all (or almost all) the equipment. Focusing on handling and the skills necessary for running whole courses. Drop-in classes. These classes are $15 each, or you can buy 8 tickets for $100.

Teacher: Eric Backer
Day: Tuesday
Dates: June 7
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: TBA

Drills: These classes will focus on learning and practicing handling skills. For dogs and handlers with at least one year of lessons. Drop-in classes, $15 each or buy 8 tickets for $100.

Teachers: TBA
Day: Thursdays
Date: Starting at the end of June or early July
Time: TBA
Cost: TBA

DAD Training Class Registration Form

It is required that all students fill out this form (includes waiver) and turn it in the first night of class. A copy of your dog's immunization records must be presented to trainer first night of class.

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