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DAD TRAINING INFORMATION

Our beautiful training
field provided to us
by a wonderful friend of DAD
SEE CALENDAR FOR CLASS SHEDULES
Important!
If you are interested in signing up for a class or need
further information, feel free to send an e-mail to kathy5cents@gmail.com. Once
you know which class to enroll in, fill out the registration
form and mail it with payment in full
to the address noted on the registration form.
A copy of your dog's immunization
records must be presented to trainer on the first night of class.
We do keep a waiting list for those
interested in classes which have already filled and will consider
adding additional classes if there is enough interest in any
particular class.
Registration
Form Class
Rules
Requirements to enroll in
DAD Agility Training Classes
The following fundamental skills are required
before enrolling in an agility class:
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Stay - Handler must be able to leave his
dog's side for 10 seconds and then return to dog for the release.
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Down - A solid down is required. A dog
must be able to remain in the down position with minor distractions
for a minimum of 10 seconds.
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Sit - A solid sit is required, and a dog
should be able to remain in the sit position while being distracted.
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Come - A dog must come when called.
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Leave It - The dog must be able to ignore
an object, other dog or person when told.
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Watch Me - A handler must have the ability
to hold eye contact with his dog for a minimum of 5 seconds.
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Marker - A handler must employ the use of
a marker when training his dog. A marker is a signal from the
handler which
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Local Durango Obedience
Clubs and Individual Trainers who offer
Obedience Training
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Alpha Canine Academy
Head Trainer: Julie Winkelman
(970) 382-5937
Alpha Canine offers
family dog manners classes in Durango. The semi-private
classes are limited to six dogs and fill quickly. Call
for details.
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Durango Kennel Club
Contact: Gail Gardner
(970) 247-8545
Various obedience classes offered in Durango. Call for
details.
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Mary Majchrowski (was Babbitt)
Private Sessions (970) 769-5248
Private training sessions for basic through
advanced obedience, behavioral modification
more. Call for details.
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Riverview Animal Hospital
Trainer: Gail Gardner
(970) 247-8545
Gail offers family dog obedience classes in
Durango that fill quickly. Call for
details. |
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A big thanks
to Mary and her sweet Heidi for so graciously allowing DAD's
members to use their beautiful property for our training
field. Mary's generosity is so very much appreciated.
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