Registering for DAD classes
Most people who will find out about DAD classes through this website will be destined for one of the beginner classes. These are introductions to agility and (maybe more importantly) to the way that DAD believes you should teach your dog to do anything: i.e. with positive reinforcement and clear criteria.
To register for one of these classes you need to contact us. Email is best: classes@durangoagilitydogs.com Then after we’ve made sure that you’ll fit in to our offerings, you need to fill out the registration form, read the class rules, and sign the waiver. Plus we’ll email you the directions and parking instructions. Either pay ahead of time or bring payment to the first class. You must bring a copy of your dog’s immunization records to the first class!
About the requirements for DAD classes
In order to make DAD classes enjoyable for everyone, there are a couple of things that we require. Basically we need to know that your dog will be healthy enough and manageable enough to get something out of our classes and not ruin the experience for the other students.
So we require that dogs be at least a year of age (so we know they won’t hurt themselves jumping) and prefer that they’ve been in some sort of class setting before. Taking a class isn’t mandatory, but we really encourage it just as a way of socializing your dog and getting them used to the class setting.
Registration
Form Class
Rules
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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
tells the dog he just did what was wanted.
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Alpha Canine Academy
Head Trainer: Julie Winkelman
(970) 382-5937
http://www.alphacanineacademy.com
ACA offers basic obedience classes in both a group and private setting, Canine Good Citizen classes and beginning agility classes along with behavior modification of problem behaviors. Please call for details.
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Camp Canine, LLC Agility Training Facility
Contact: Pam Leisle
(970) 247-8946
forthebirds@frontier.net
Groups, Privates, Seminars, Group Privates Agility Classes
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Durango Dogs
Juliet Whitfield, CPDT
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
(970) 382-2542
www.durangodogs.com
Where Dog Training meets Fun! Classes taught conveniently at the Durango Rec Center. From Basic Manners to Canine Good Citizen, Durango Dogs have a variety of classes from 1 session to 6 weeks. In home private consultation available also.
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Durango Kennel Club
Contact: Shawna Davis
(970) 884-1718
sdavis.5@netzero.net
Various obedience classes offered in Durango. Call for
details. |
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Off Leash
Contact: Christine Sapa
(970) 769-0828
sapas@gobrainstorm.net
*Pet Supplies*Training Center*Classes*Day Care* |
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Vision Agility
Contact: Sunny Williams
visionagility@gmail.com
http://visionagility.com/home.cfm
Various agility classes and seminars offered. Call for
details. |