Obedience
Classes

Fall 2016 Obedience Classes

“Beginner Obedience/Pet Manners”

March 13 – April 17, 2017

• Class meets on Mondays March 13  – April 17, 2017 at the Sedalia Community Center (314 S. Washington Avenue, Sedalia, Missouri 65301) at 7:00 pm for group instruction.
• Cost of the class is $62 or $52 for those 50+, payable by credit card or cash. Payment is expected the first night of class.
• All dogs need to be current on their vaccinations. Please bring proof of vaccinations to first class.
• Dogs will need a properly fitting training collar and a 6 foot leash (examples will be shown the first night of class).
• Any dog that is aggressive towards other dogs or people may be excused from the class. If you are concerned about your dog’s behavior prior to class starting, please visit with the instructor before bringing your dog to class.
• Class size is limited to 10 dog/handler pairs. You must sign up prior to class starting by contacting Garnetta at 660-827-7003 or by email.
• This class will be for those who have dogs or puppies who need to be socialized or for new dog owners who need information and help with their new four legged family member.  The focus of this class will be walking on leash, following basic commands such as sit/down/stay, general dog care, and basic pet manners (learning to not jump on people, learning to come when called, etc.).  Information will be shared on basic grooming, health, best dog food choices, emergency vet care, house training, crate training, etc.
• Throughout the class, you will be handling and training your dog. The SKC instructors are here to train you.

Download the Beginner Obedience/Pet Manners Class registration form here.

The Instructor

The Spring 2017 Beginner Obedience/Pet Manners Class will be instructed by Sara Steele. Sara is relatively new to the Sedalia Kennel Club and dogs are her passion. She currently competes in Barn Hunt and Rally with her Corgi, who will be assisting her in class. She also handles a Brittany Spaniel in Tracking and more recently Nose Work. Sara’s goals for the class are to make sure each and every one of you have fun and learn to be a team with your dog!

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“Competitive Rally Class”

March 13 – April 17, 2017

Are you ready to compete in a rally competition?  This class is for handlers who want to take their dog into the performance event of Rally.  Each week, a different course will be set up for practice run throughs for all levels of rally (novice, advanced, and excellent) and a group of signs will be taught.  In addition, training advice will be shared on how to practice at home so that your dog is prepared for the various signs as the levels advance.  Limited to 10 dog/handler pairs.

Requirements for class:  collar of your choice (flat or choke chain), 6 foot leash, treats and/or favorite toy.

Dog does not have to be perfect in sits, downs, stays, and/or heeling because the focus of this class is teaching the handler how to complete a course and train their dog.  A dog who can sit, down, stay and heel will make it easier to run through a course.

Instructor Amy Gibbs has competed in rally trials in both AKC and ASCA.  She will bring two of her rally titled dogs with her to class to demonstrate and to “loan” out so that students in the class can run through a course with a trained dog to practice the signs that his/her dog may not be ready to complete yet.

• Class meets on Mondays March 13  – April 17, 2017 at the Sedalia Community Center (314 S. Washington Avenue, Sedalia, Missouri 65301) at 8:00 pm for group instruction.
• Cost of the class is $62 or $52 for those 50+, payable by credit card or cash. Payment is expected the first night of class.
• All dogs need to be current on their vaccinations. Please bring proof of vaccinations to first class.
• Any dog that is aggressive towards other dogs or people may be excused from the class. If you are concerned about your dog’s behavior prior to class starting, please visit with the instructor before bringing your dog to class.
• Class size is limited to 10 dog/handler pairs. You must sign up prior to class starting by contacting Garnetta at 660-827-7003 or by email.

Download the Competitive Rally Class registration form here.

The Instructor

The Spring 2017 Competitive Rally Class will be instructed by Amy Gibbs. Amy has been a member of SKC since 2006 and has been teaching classes since 2008.  Special Education teacher in Green Ridge by day, nights and weekends she can be found training and showing her Australian Shepherds, coaching basketball, attending her son’s ballgames, leading 4-H dog projects, and spending time with family on their farm in Windsor.

Amy and her daughter Katie, have been showing in AKC events for 10 years.  They have titled several of their dogs in obedience and rally as well as compete with their dogs in conformation.  Amy’s main assistants for this class will be KG’s Maximus Monster Man RE CGC and KG’s Coast to Coast RN CGC.  Max and Courtlin are a father/daughter pair who are also registered therapy dogs through Pet Partners.