Term 3 - Tricks and Winter Challenges

A versatile hybrid class which will be a mix of in person and Zoom.  If the weather is bad we can hold the class virtually. We will work each week on a training challenge, building confidence, resilience and concepts like targeting to the next level.

If folks want to use the skills they learn to pass trick titles then they can if they choose to.

We will explore the following skills...

• Paw targeting (front paws, back paws, 4 paws...paw to hand, paw to object(fly box)
• Body targeting (on raised bed increasing distractions and duration)
• Mouth skills - grab an object, drop an object, Hold an object, catch an object and further skills like fetch, bring to hand and tug with rules
• Scent Skills - (how to start scent games with food and/or odour) finding and alerting to scent
• Will contain multiple chances to be assessed if you wish.

Details

• 6 week class
• Pre-requisit is Practical Canines
• Dog must be registered, fully vaccinated and not in season
• 45 min class
• Group class at Club Grounds, Ian Galloway Park, Wilton (Map) or online if needed (Your instructor will contact you if the class is not going to be at the grounds)
• Cost $105

DMWYD – Novice/Intermediate/Advanced/Excellent Trick Titles can all be applied for online for US $25 (we will send you the link after the class) and you get a neat, spangly certificate and ribbon (if that floats your boat).

Your tricks need to be assessed by an approved DMWYD Trick Instructor to apply. You can do this in person during the 4 weeks or by sending in video to our FB group – there are more levels you can negotiate if you wish: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert and Champion. It gets harder as you move up the levels.

Or join the Skills Squad, our instructors will be delighted to help you and are keen to build a group of enthusiastic learners.

Schedule

* We do not have classes on public holiday weekends

What to Bring

• Lots of your best treats - way more than you think you'll need
• A rope or tug toy if your dog is into them
• A non-retractable lead 
• Waterproof, non slip shoes - we are on grass
• Appropriate clothing for working outside in all weather
• Clicker if you use one
• Muzzle or similar if you use one or are required to have one
• A lead and harness or flat collar. No choke chains or slip leads please

Please bring a LOT of very small treats for your dog. Good options are Possyum cut up small, cheese, cat biscuits etc.

How to Book 

All our bookings are made and paid for here on our website. All available classes are listed on our website. If a class is full you are able to go on the waitlist for that class. If a position becomes available we will email the people on the waiting list and the first person to go in and book will get the spot. 

You can see all the classes we have scheduled on our Events Calendar

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