Class Descriptions

TRAIL CREEK DOG TRAINING CLUB

WEDNESDAY

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  • Competition Obedience:  10:00 am - 11:00 am with Lee Ann Layman
  • Rally Obedience (Drop In):  4:00 pm - 6:00 pm  $10.00 per night with Kim Smith
  • Advanced Agility:  6:00 pm - TBD? with Joe Reese​
  • Intro to Carting:  12:00 am with TBA

MONDAY

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  • Rally Obedience (Member Drop In):  9:00 am - 10:00 am with Kim Smith
  • Beginning Agility:  9:00 am - 10:30 am with Joe Reese
  • Beginning Obedience:  10:15 am - 11:00 am with Suzanne Crider & Bev Zaiko
  • Intermediate Obedience:  11:15 am with Suzanne Crider & Bev Zaiko
  • Intermediate Agility:  5:30 pm or 6:30 pm with Kallie Bontrager  
  • Beginning Agility:  7:00 pm - 8:00 PM with Karen Baumann   ​

Class Schedules

Classes will begin the week of April 20th, 2025. Classes are $90 for a 6 week session.


How to sign up:
1. Attend Sign up night April 15th, 5:45-6:30pm, no dogs, bring vaccination record and payment
2. Mail Class application (must include Vaccination record and payment)
    - Puppies require proof of negative fecal check
    - We accept check or cash

There is a $10 discount for shelter/rescue dogs, senior citizens, or JR handlers. Enrollment in a 2nd class is $70 (same dog/different class or different dog/any class). 1 discount per enrollment. 

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​​​TUESDAY

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  • Conformation (Drop In):  6 pm - TBD?  $5.00 per night with Jan Boggio
  • Beginning Obedience:  5:00 pm - 5:30 pm with Lori Swanson & Dolly Torgesen
  • Beginning Nosework:  5:30 pm with Rod Krassow & Kim Holland
  • Intermediate Nosework:  6:30 pm with Rod Krassow & Kim Holland​​

Obedience:


  • Puppy Class - Puppies and their owners will be given information on basic socialization, common puppy problems, and will work on basic training skills such as: sit, down, stay, recall, loose leash walking, ignoring distractions, and more.


  • Beginning Obedience - This class will focus on the skills needed to pass tests such as the AKC CGC and UKC SPOT test. Basic heeling with turns, distance stays, recalls with distractions, etc. will be covered. This class requires proof of participation in a previous basic training class at Trail Creek or other facility, or with permission of the trainer.


  • Advanced Obedience - This class is for dogs that know the basics of beginning obedience but need more repetition and instruction.  Depending on class make up, additional training in competition obedience material may also be offered.



Agility:


  • Beginning Agility - In this class, dogs and their owners will be safely introduced to agility equipment. They will also learn basic agility handling skills and learn more about the dog sport of Agility. Dogs should have basic obedience skills and be able to be around other dogs safely.


  • Intermediate Agility - In this class, dogs and their owners will build on the skills learned in Beginning Agility. They will work on stringing sequences and skills together to be able to run a basic agility course. This class requires proof of participation in a previous agility training class at Trail Creek or another facility, or with permission of the trainer.


  • Advanced Agility with Joe- In this class, dogs and their owners will work on additional agility skills needed to compete an agility course at the competition level. This class has limited open spots. This class requires proof of participation in a previous agility training class at Trail Creek or another facility, or with permission of the trainer.


Private Agility with Kallie - These lessons should be set up with the trainer.



Scent Work Training:


  • Beginning Scent Work - Nose/Scent Work competitions are a growing and great activity for dogs of all ages. This class will teach you how to get started and train your dog for this exciting sport and understanding how the sport is run. Dogs must have basic obedience skills and be able to be around other dogs safely.  Basic supplies & odor will be supplied to students.

 


Drop In Classes:


  • Rally Drop In - Rally courses including AKC, UKC, WCRL will be available for runs along with coaching from experienced competitors. Courses will be adaptable for novice through upper levels. A Registration Form on file is required but attendance and payment are as you go.


  • Competition Obedience Drop In - Ring space and equipment will be available to practice competition obedience skills with coaching available from experienced competitors. All levels are practiced including Novice, Open & Utility in all venues including AKC, UKC, CDSP, ASCA. This is not a formal class, but a small group of competitors at all levels that take turns and work together. Anyone new should contact trainer Lee Ann at 269-208-5212 (call or text). A Registration Form on file is required but attendance and payment are as you go


  • Conformation Drop In - A facilitator will run participants through ring procedures and practice conformation skills including stacking, gaiting, and individual exams. A Registration Form on file is required but attendance and payment are as you go.



Please note: All classes are taught in group settings with various dogs and humans in close proximity to each other. Because of this, our classes are not ideal for aggressive or reactive dogs.


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THURSDAY 

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  • Puppy Class:  5:00 pm with Rod Krassow & Kim Holland
  • Advanced Obedience: 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm & 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm with Rod Krassow & Kim Holland​