Training Info

Durango Agility Dogs"

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on the
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DAD TRAINING INFORMATION

DAD training field
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:

	Stay - Handler must be able to leave his dog's side for 10 seconds and then return to dog for the release.
	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.
	Sit - A solid sit is required, and a dog should be able to remain in the sit position while being distracted.
	Come - A dog must come when called.
	Leave It - The dog must be able to ignore an object, other dog or person when told.
	Watch Me - A handler must have the ability to hold eye contact with his dog for a minimum of 5 seconds.
	Marker - A handler must employ the use of a marker when training his dog. A marker is a signal from the handler which tells the dog he just did what was wanted.

Local Durango Obedience Clubs and Individual Trainers who offer Obedience Training

	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.
	Durango Kennel Club Contact: Gail Gardner (970) 247-8545 Various obedience classes offered in Durango. Call for details.
	Mary Majchrowski (was Babbitt) Private Sessions (970) 769-5248 Private training sessions for basic through advanced obedience, behavioral modification more. Call for details.
	Riverview Animal Hospital Trainer: Gail Gardner (970) 247-8545 Gail offers family dog obedience classes in Durango that fill quickly. Call for details.

Mary & Heidi

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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