Open/Utility Foundations Class

Six weeks starting Monday, March 18th 10AM-11AM

Class size limited to 6 max, 2 min

Cost: $90 for club members for the 6 week session 

Open to dogs able to function in a group class situation without being overwhelmed or becoming reactive. All training will be on leash.

This class will introduce teaching the foundations for each of the Open and Utility exercises.  Topics to include:

·         Equipment needs for Open and Utility training

·         Jumping skills High, Broad, Bar

·         Position Changes - Stand - Down - Sit

·         Stand stay with distance

·         Moving Drop/Drop on Recall

·         Evaluation of Retrieving skills and/or fitting (separate session will likely be planned to teach a retrieve for those without a retrieve) and/or limited retrieving work depending on dog’s skills/progression.

·         Go-outs

·         Signals

·         Marking

·         Gloves (retrieve not required for initial training)

·         Pivots

·         Moving Stand

·         Scent Articles - Requirements/fitting (separate Articles class will be offered later in the spring/summer to assist with teaching Around the Clock method)

·         Ring Entrance

·         Setups/Engagement to include Find Heel

·         Hold

Required equipment for class:

·         3 identical white target plates (Cool Whip or Yogurt lids work well for this)

·         Dumbell

·         6 foot leash

·         Long line (10-20 foot) or Flexi

·         Platform (optional)