Trail Creek Dog Training Club
2454 N SR 39, Building 3B
La Porte, IN 46350
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 112 La Porte, IN 45352  

                                           

2454 North State Road 39
La Porte, IN 46350
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 112
La Porte, IN 46352





Class Information

Class Information
Promoting Responsible Dog Ownership
Through Education




For Class Information and Schedules Please Contact:

Jackie Foldenauer          219-326-5683

Deb Frederick               219-879-4715

Danette Clayton            219-778-4652

Donn/Claudia Weiler     219-362-5877

Sharon/Joe Reese         219-326-8426

Roberta Brownlee         219-464-2546

 During the winter months questions concerning whether classes will be held or not because of  extreme weather should be directed to the individual instructors. Class times and instructors are listed on the Home Page.

 

Sign Up For Classes!!!!!

Download an Enrollment Form Here

Mail Completed Form To: 
Trail Creek Dog Training Club
P.O. Box 112
La Porte, IN 46352



Next Sign Up Dates Are:

Sign-Up is 6:00 PM
Please bring shot records and negative fecal check with you

August 24, 2010 (Classes begin August 31, 2010)

October 5, 2010 (Classes begin October 19, 2010)

January 4, 2011 (Classes begin January 11, 2011)

February 15, 2011 (Classes begin March 1, 2011)

April 5, 2011      (Classes begin April 19, 2011)

Class  times and days may vary and all classes may not be offered at every session..Please check current schedule or call for information


Any questions concerning class cancellations during inclement weather should be directed to the individual class instructor.  Instructors and contact numbers are listed on the Home Page.



 CLASS

               DESCRIPTION                   

DURATION            DAY           COST
PUPPY TRAINING

Generally for puppies between the ages of 8 to 24 weeks. Introduction to basic obedience vocabulary and skills, including SIT, COME, DOWN, STAY, and controlled walking on leash. Class is very informal with positive motivation and socialization a main concern.

30 Minutes   6 Weeks
Tuesday 6:00 PM
 $50.00
 BEGINNING  OBEDIENCE

Dogs must be a minimum of 6 months old to begin this class. We emphasize getting and keeping the dog's attention so it can be trained effectively. In this class the commands, COME, SIT, DOWN, STAND and STAY, and HEEL are all introduced on lead.

To advance to the next level, your dog must exhibit the control necessary to train in that environment. 

30 Minutes  6 Weeks
Tuesday 6:30 PM
 
 $70.00
 ADVANCED OBEDIENCE

This class will build on the skills learned in the Beginning Obedience class. In this class, off-lead work will be introduced: SIT, DOWN, STAY, RECALL, STAND FOR EXAM, and preliminary off-lead HEELING.                   

30 Minutes  6 weeks
Tuesday 

 $70.00
 RALLY OBEDIENCE

Rally is a unique combination of obedience exercises performed on a course that both dogs and handlers love. It is a fun and exciting new way to reinforce obedience and build a relationship with your dog.

60 Minutes  6 weeks
Wednesday 6:00 PM
 
 $70.00
 AGILITY

Great fun for both dog and handler! Dogs run, jump, go through tunnels and travel over the dog-walk and teeter totter. 

Beginning Agility introduces the obstacles and equipment as the dog and handler learn to work as a team.

Advanced  Agility builds on the basic skills and introduces more challenging equipment and handling skills. Advanced Agility is primarily for those interested in competing in the agility ring.

We offer Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced classes

60 Minutes   6 Weeks
Beginning Agility:
Thursday 7:00 PM

Intermediate Agility
Thursday 6:00 PM
 $70.00
 ADVANCED AGILITY/DISTANCE WORK IN AGILITY

This class is a specialized advanced agility class which focuses on teaching the dog to perform agility obstacles while working away from their handler.

Dogs must be approved to take this class before signing up.

60 minutes  6 weeks
Wednesday 7:15 PM
 
$70.00 
AGILITY PROBLEM
SOLVING
 

Join this class and work on your specific agility issues and problems and receive suggestions for problem solving and improvement.

60 Minutes  6 weeks
 Saturday
$70.00 
CONFORMATION

This class is for preparation and presentation of your dog in the show ring. Learn the techniques of showing your dog in conformation.

60 minutes 6 weeks

Monday 6:00 PM


Offered in Spring and Fall
$70.00
FLYBALL

Flyball is a relay race between 2 four-dog teams. Each dog on the team must jump 4 hurdles to a spring-loaded box and with paws, release and catch the ball that flies out. Then the dog must return over the hurdles to the start line with the ball.  Flyball is open to all dogs.

60 minutes 6 weeks

Watch website for the next class
$70.00
THERAPY DOG

Comprehensive training for CGC(Canine Good Citizen) and TDI(Therapy Dog International). This class is open to all breeds, mixed or purebred. Dogs must be at least 1 year old for TDI testing. Testing encompasses walking politely, sitting, downs, staying, coming greeting a friendly stranger, sound and site distractions, food distractions, 3 minute supervised separation, etc. Exact testing requirements can be found at: www.tdi-dog.com

Varies Next Class & Testing:
Watch for Next Date
TDI Workshop
$25.00

TDI Testing
$20.00

$40.00