Class Schedule

Thinking Dogs Winter Classes – 2012

Introduction to Nosework – Foundations: This is a 6 week introductory course to nosework. The focus of this class is to introduce dogs and handlers to the nosework game and build motivation and drive to provide each team with the foundations to be successful at all levels of nosework. The cost for this course is $120 and it will be held on Monday nights from 6:30-8:00pm January 9th – February 13th. Please contact Tracey Louper if you are interested in this class, dogsmakeushuman@yahoo.com

Introduction to Nosework – Skill Building: This is a 6 week course that focuses on giving the dog/handler teams experience searching in different environments. The cost for this course is $90, teams must have completed an Introduction to Nosework course to enroll in this course. Classes will be held on Monday nights from 7:00-8:00pm January 9th – February 13th. Please contact Nancy Abplanalp if you are interested in this class, nancy@thinkingdogs.net

Introduction to Odor will begin in February.

Continuing Nosework: This is an open course for all students who have completed Introduction to Odor. The class focus is to build experience in the elements of nosework. Classes will held on Monday nights from 6:30-7:30pm. The cost for 6 weeks of classes is $60 or $15 per class. Please contact Lisa Voss if you are interested in this class, lisa@basenjinet.net

Continuing Rally: This is an open course for all students who have completed Beginning Rally. The focus of this class is to practice on new courses, prepare for competition, and learn new signs. Classes will be held on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm. The cost is $20 per class. Please contact Lisa Voss if you are interested in this class, lisa@basenjinet.net

Tricks Class: For students who have completed a beginning or puppy clicker class with their dogs, and are looking for something different and fun This will be a 6 week course, January 10th through February 14th, 6pm to 7pm.. Cost is $120 for the session. Please contact Cathy Bones if you are interested in this class, cbones@shrinenet.org

Rates for Life Skills, Advanced Non-Competition Obedience, Graduate Puppy, and Puppy Classes:
Drop-in: $30/class or $25/class for minor/reg. student/senior (65 or older)

Purchase of five classes: $120 or $110 for minor/reg. student/senior (65 or older) (must be used within two months of purchase)

Purchase of ten classes: $220 or $200 for minor/reg. student/senior (65 or older) (must be used within four months of purchase)

Life Skills: This is an open course that focuses on basic skills that dogs and handlers need to know to coexist peacefully and to interact with strangers or others while out in public, at the veterinarian or groomer, or when guests come into the home. This course is a preparatory course for C.LA.S.S. BA and MA skills, http://www.mydoghasclass.com/. Classes will be held on Sunday evenings from 4:00-5:00pm. For more information contact Lisa Voss, lisa@basenjinet.net

Puppy Class: This is an open course that focuses on socialization and basic skills that dogs and handlers need to know to coexist peacefully and to interact with strangers or others while out in public, at the veterinarian or groomer, or when guests come into the home. Open to puppies from two to five months old. Puppies must be in good health and current on all their vaccinations. These are designed as an open course, which means that you may begin and end at any time. Please remember that missing classes while you are working on puppy socialization and obedience skills makes it more difficult for the instructor to spot troubling signs that will create problems in adolescence and adulthood. Classes will be held Sunday afternoons from 3:00-4:00pm. For more information contact Nancy Abplanalp, nancy@thinkingdogs.net

Graduate Puppy Class: This is an open course that focuses on basic skills that dogs and handlers need to know to coexist peacefully and to interact with strangers or others while out in public, at the veterinarian or groomer, or when guests come into the home. Open to adolescents from five to eighteen months old. Classes will be held Sunday evenings from 4:00-5:00pm. For more information contact Nancy Abplanalp, nancy@thinkingdogs.net

Advanced Non-Competition Obedience – This is an open course for students who have done beginning or novice classes, are not interested in competition, but would like to continue training and having fun with their dogs. Class will be on Tuesday evenings, 7pm to 8pm. Please contact Cathy Bones if you are interested in this class, cbones@shrinenet.org

Dogs with Concerns: Designed for dogs who are reactive, fearful, aggressive, or for some reason cannot be successful in a regular dog class. You must have the permission of the instructor to attend. In many cases, a private consult or a series of privates may be required before the dog is ready to attend class. The goal of the DWC (Dogs with Concerns) is to create an emotional flip in the dogs, from fear and/or arousal, to calm and happy. This is done with the help of counter conditioning and desensitization techniques. As with all Thinking Dogs classes, DWC is dog and people friendly. Our goal is for the dog to take on a new world view, where he/she feels safe and comfortable no matter what the environment. A five class or ten class punch card is required – no drop ins. Classes will be held Monday evenings from 5:30-6:30pm. For more information contact Nancy Abplanalp, nancy@thinkingdogs.net