- Classes -
 
     
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    		•  All classes are 8 weeks in length (unless otherwise noted) and all class sessions are 1 hour in length. 
     
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    		•  Class fees: 6 week classes are $64.20 / 8 week classes are $85.60. 
     
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    		•  Drill fees: $7. Punchcards are available at a reduced per-drill cost ($50 for 8 sessions). 
     
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    		•  This page lists upcoming classes (in dark blue text) and those that are already in session (light blue text). 
     
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    		•  In order to attend a new class, please be sure to send in your registration form to the appropriate registrar - Obedience or Agility. We have limited space in our classes, and we may not be able to place you in a class if you arrive as a walk-in. 
     
     
      Obedience Section (click here for class descriptions) (click here to go to the form page) 
     
     Class Title Start Date and Time Instructor(s) 
     
     Conformation - Conformation Drill Prep 1/7/2012 (Sat) - 6:30PM Kim Banales 
     Special Note: Last session Feb. 11. This is a drill and the fee is $7 each time you go. Please have proof of dogs vaccines with you. It will be a hybrid drill with 1/2 hours of drill and 1/2 hour of problem solving. It is open to puppies from 5 months old up thorough adulthood. 
     
    		 
     Conformation - Introduction to Showmanship (12 dogs maximum) 2/25/2012 (Sat) - 5:30PM Kim Banales 
     
    		 
     Conformation - Intermediate Showmanship (12 dogs maximum) 2/25/2012 (Sat) - 6:45PM Kim Banales 
     Special Note: The student needs to have had Introduction to Showmanship to be in this class 
     
    		 
     Obedience - Canine Good Citizen (CGC) 3/3/2012 (Sat) - 1:15 PM Marcia Sullivan 
     Special Note: 4-week class to prepare for the CGC Test that will be offered to graduates. 
     
    		 
     Obedience - Kindergarten Puppy Training (12 dogs maximum) 1/25/2012 (Wed) - 7:30 PM Dee Wright 
     Special Note: Six-week class. This class is closed 
     
    		 
     Obedience - Kindergarten Puppy Training 3/10/2012 (Sat) - 9:15 AM Donna Tucker 
     Special Note: Six-week class. 
     
    		 
     Obedience - Beginner Novice Prep 1/7/2012 (Sat) - 9:15AM Julie Brozek, Pam Jones 
     Special Note: This is a prep class for the AKC Beginner Novice optional titling class. 
     
    		 
     Obedience - Basic Novice 1/9/2012 (Mon) - 6:15PM Estelle Metz 
     Special Note: This class is closed. 
     
    		 
     Obedience - Basic Novice (12 dogs maximum) 1/19/2012 (Thu) - 7:30PM Catherine Waters 
     Special Note: This class is closed 
     
    		 
     Obedience - Basic Novice 1/28/2012 (Sat) - 10:30AM Lisa Berry 
     Special Note: This class is closed 
     
    		 
     Obedience - Basic Novice 2/7/2012 (Tue) - 7:30 PM Michele Lommasson 
     
    		 
     Obedience - Basic Novice 3/12/2012 (Mon) - 6:15PM Estelle Metz 
     
    		 
     Obedience - Nosework 12/4/2011 (Sun) - 10:30AM Amy Hendrickson 
     Special Note: This is an 8 week class starting on 12/11. The dates are 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 There is a six dog limit in the class and no food aggressive dogs will be allowed 
     
    		 
     Obedience - Novice Drill 2/1/2012 (Wed) - 6:15pm Catherine Waters 
     Special Note: The drill meets weekly starting on the date indicated 
     
    		 
     Obedience - Novice Drill 2/8/2012 (Wed) - 9:00AM Janice Anthes 
     Special Note: The drill meeets weekly starting on the date indicated 
     
    		 
     Obedience - Super Drill 1/10/2012 (Tue) - 9:00 AM Pam Sehmer 
     Special Note: Sessions every Tuesday morning at 9 and 10:15. 
     
    		 
     Rally - Beginning 1/19/2012 (Thu) - 6:15PM Jacque Obermeyer 
     Special Note: This class is closed 
     
    		 
     Rally - Advanced 3/29/2012 (Thu) - 6:15PM Jacque Obermeyer 
     
    		 
     Rally - Drill 1/15/2012 (Sun) - 2:45 PM Jacque Obermeyer 
     Special Note: Set up begins at 2:00. Excellent walk through will begin at 2:45. The walk through for novice will begin about 4:00. Drill dates: February 12, 19, 26; March 11, 18, 25 
     
    		 
     Rally - Signage 3/22/2012 (Thu) - 7:30 PM Janice Anthes 
     Special Note: AKC Judge Janice Anthes gives a one-time, one-hour presentation on the Rally signs that take effect April 4, 2012. Free and open to all. No registration. 
     
    		 
     
     
     
      Agility Section (click here for class descriptions) (click here to go to the form page) 
     
     Class Title Start Date and Time Instructor(s) 
     
     Agility - Prep (10 dogs maximum) 1/24/2012 (Tue) - 6:15pm Mimi Glover, Amy Goldberg 
     Special Note: Agility Prep Prerequisite is 8-week basic obedience class above puppy level; and dog must have appropriate shots. Dogs must be at least 12 months old 
     
    		 
     Agility - Beginning I (10 dogs maximum) 2/8/2012 (Wed) - 6:30pm Annie Newsted, Glen Magee, Clint Wolf, Stephanie Kouretsos 
     Special Note: Experienced handlers or 8 week agility prep class with the recommendation of the head trainer (signed form for class placement) required. Dogs must have appropriate shots. 
     
    		 
     Agility - Beginning II (12 dogs maximum) 2/8/2012 (Wed) - 10:30am Janice Anthes, Tayla Bowland, Vikki Welby 
     Special Note: Experienced handlers or dogs having taken a Beg. I class (or higher) at SDOC (with recommendation from instructor) or elsewhere,. You must pre-register for this class. Dogs must have appropriate shots. 
     
    		 
     Agility - Intermediate I (10 dogs maximum) 1/29/2012 (Sun) - 10:00am Phyllis Collier, Barbara Peterson, Bob Gardner 
     
    		 
     Agility - Intermediate I and II (10 dogs maximum) 2/7/2012 (Tue) - 6:15pm Lisa Berry, Glen Magee 
     Special Note: Class no longer a punchcard class. 
     
    		 
     Agility - Masters Handling (10 dogs maximum) 1/23/2012 (Mon) - 04:00PM Laura Echeveria, Gene Tatum 
     Special Note: Special Note:Due to interest a second 8 weeks of instruction is being offerred at 4 PM. The class will be limited to 10 teams. To participate, each Team must be working toward Championship Titles- for example; competing in AKC Excellent B, ASCA Elite B classes. Laura has a conflict the first Monday of each month and there is at least one Agility trial date conflict during the instructional period. As a consequence the class will be conducted over three months. If a class is cancelled due to inclement weather, it will be rescheduled.  
     
    		 
     Agility - Masters Handling (10 dogs maximum) 1/23/2012 (Mon) - 6:00pm Laura Echeveria, Gene Tatum 
     Special Note: 8 weeks of instruction provided. The class will be limited to 10 teams. To participate, each Team must be working toward Championship Titles- for example; competing in AKC Excellent B, ASCA Elite B classes. If there is sufficient interest, Laura will consider a second class also Mondays during the afternoon. Laura has a conflict the first Monday of each month and there is at least one Agility trial date conflict during the instructional period. As a consequence the class will be conducted over three months. If a class is cancelled due to inclement weather, it will be rescheduled.  
     
    		 
     Agility - Intermediate Drill 1/12/2012 (Thu) - 6:00pm Clint Wolf, Stephanie Kouretsos, Bob Gardner 
     Special Note: This is an ongoing drill type class. Courses will be designed with a variety of complexity. For example, courses would provide challenge for Novice dogs: e.g.; AKC, ASCA. More complex courses would provide challenge for dogs, competing in Open class: e.g.: AKC, ASCA. The fee is $7 per class or a 8-time punch card is available for $50. Drop-ins welcome. 
     
    		 
     Agility - Competition Drill 1/15/2012 (Sun) - 11:30am Melanie Mead, Barbara Peterson, Bob Gardner 
     Special Note: Special Note: This is an ongoing drill type class with instruction for any competition level. Handling skills and course interpretation will be the focus. Drop-ins welcome. The fee is $7 per class or a 8-time punch card is available for $50. 
     
    		 
     Agility - Skills Class (12 dogs maximum) 1/15/2012 (Sun) - 4:00pm Laura Echeveria, Gene Tatum 
     Special Note: Punch card class; on going. Trainer can review shot records during any class.