Companion Dog Club

Omaha and Council Bluffs

     
CLASS INFORMATION AND CLASS SCHEDULES:

All classes are held at the Companion Dog Club training building at 10803 No. 72nd St.
Unless otherwise specified, all classes meet once a week for one hour.  
Applications are all in pdf format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader.
See Class Information for descriptions of the classes and class application forms.

If you are unable to access and print the application forms, please call 572-7276 to have one sent to you.

CLASS SCHEDULES:

CONFORMATION CLASSES (open to the public):
     Tuesday nights - Starting January 15th
     6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
     Cost $4 per dog

We currently do not have any further classes scheduled.
Classes will be listed as soon as they are scheduled.

Please check back for future classes. 

CLASS INFORMATION:

PUPPY OBEDIENCE/SOCIALIZATION CLASSES:     Puppy Class Application  Puppy classes are for puppies who are at least 8 weeks old, but less than 6 months of age.  We teach basic commands and provide information on how to raise a good puppy.  The class runs for 8 weeks and the cost is $50.00 + tax.

As the American Kennel Club (AKC) says: Dogs are intelligent creatures and they enjoy having a purpose in life and some form of "work" that provides intellectual stimulation. Obedience training is an activity that can satisfy the need to learn and greatly enrich the lives of both you and your dog Companion Dog Club offers multiple levels of Obedience instruction. The Goal of CDC's Pet Obedience Classes is for the handler and dog; to work together as a team, to have fun, and for the dog to become a welcome member of the family. PET OBEDIENCE I:     Obedience Class Application  Instruction will be given in: - Controlled walking - Sit, down, come - Use of food rewards - Interacting and playing with dogs in a motivational manner Prerequisites: - Dogs must be at least 6 months old and in good physical condition. - Dogs may not be aggressive towards people or towards other dogs. Dogs that are aggressive will have to be evaluated by the instructor to determine if it can be handled in a class situation. Students should bring to class: soft food, chew toy, play toy, and regular fabric or leather leash (flex leads will not be allowed). Students should wear athletic shoes. Length: Eight weeks Cost: $50 + tax Successful completion:  Dog must on command: sit, come, down. There must be a connection between dog and handler. Next logical classes: - Pet Obedience II - Introduction to Competitive Dog Sports PET OBEDIENCE II:     Obedience Class Application  Instruction will be given in preparation for exercises in the Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) test. CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs that have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs that pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. - Accepting a friendly stranger - Sitting politely for petting - Welcome being groomed and examined - Walking on a loose lead - Walking among people - Sit and down on command and Staying in place - Coming when called - Reaction to another dog - Reaction to distraction - Supervised separation The final class period will include the actual CGC test by a certified evaluator. (The cost of the evaluation is included in the price of the class.) Prerequisites: - Successful completion of Pet Obedience I. - Dogs must be at least 6 months old and in good physical condition. - Dogs may not be aggressive towards people or towards other dogs. A dog that is aggressive will have to be evaluated by the instructor to determine if it can be handled in a class situation. Students should bring to class: soft food, regular fabric or leather leash (not flex lead), chew toy and play toy. Students should wear athletic shoes. Length: Eight weeks Cost: $50 + tax Successful completion: The evaluator certifying the dog as a Canine Good Citizen.

COMPETITIVE OBEDIENCE I:      Obedience Class Application  Instruction will be given in:  - Sit, down, recall, heel, stand for exam, off leash heeling Prerequisites:  - Dogs must be at least 6 months old and in good physical condition.  - Dogs may not be aggressive towards people or towards other dogs. Dogs that are aggressive will have to be evaluated by the instructor to determine if it can be handled in a class situation. Students should bring to class: soft food, chew toy, play toy, and regular fabric or leather leash (flex leads will not be allowed). Students should wear athletic shoes. Length: Eight weeks Cost: $50 + tax Successful completion: Your dog should on command: sit, down, come when called, heel, and stand for exam. Next logical classes: Competitive Obedience II   COMPETITIVE OBEDIENCE III:     Obedience Class Application  Instruction will be given in:  - Heeling, Figure 8, Stand for Exam, Heel off leash, Recall, Long Sit and Long Down  - Each exercise will be aimed toward competition in AKC Novice Obedience Class. Prerequisites:  - Dogs may not be aggressive towards people or towards other dogs.  - Dogs must have successfully completed the CDC Obedience II (formerly Advanced Beginner Obedience) course or have instructor / training director approval. Length: Eight weeks Cost: $50 + tax Successful completion:  Dog earns it’s AKC CD (Novice Obedience)

BEGINNER RALLY OBEDIENCE CLASS (Rally I):     Rally Obedience Class App Instruction will be given in:  - Stationary attention  - Connection between dog/handler  - Stationary Novice Rally exercises  - Basic course analysis Prerequisites:  - Dogs must be at least 6 months of age and in good physical condition.  - Dogs may not be aggressive towards people or towards other dogs.  - Dogs must reliably sit, down, come and walk on lead.  - Dogs must have successfully completed the Advanced Beginner Obedience course or have instructor / training director approval. Length: Eight weeks Cost: $50 + tax Successful completion: Dog must on command and with distraction: perform all stationary Novice Rally exercises properly, maintain focused stationary attention on handler for a minimum of 30 seconds, and handler must be able to successfully negotiate a short Rally course. Next logical class:   Rally II     ADVANCED RALLY OBEDIENCE (Rally II):     Advanced Rally Class App 6 weeks, $40.00 + tax.  The advanced Rally-O student should have already successfully completed a Rally-O class - other obedience classes and/or experience are not substitutes. This requirement can only be waived by the instructor.

AGILITY CLASSES:     Agility Class Application - same form for all classes AGILITY I Instruction will be given in:  - jumping basics  - tunnels / chute  - obstacle basics  - weave pole basics  - hand targeting  - lateral get outs and come close  - interacting and playing with dogs in a motivational manner Prerequisites:  - Dogs may not be aggressive towards people or towards other dogs.  - Dogs must be at least 6 months old and in good physical condition.  - Handler and dog must on command and with distraction: sit, come, down, stay with a lead out.  - Dogs and Handlers will be evaluated the first class session to be sure they are in the appropriate class. All students participate in set-up/take-down of agility equipment for each class. Students are encouraged to make or purchase jumps and weave poles for home practice. Length: Eight weeks Cost: $60 + tax Successful completion: Dog must come to hand, and jump confidently at half height, and work tunnels and chutes. Dog must have a basic understanding of the weaves (with or without wires) and work each contact obstacle at half-height (with a consistent contact). Next logical classes:  Agility II AGILITY II Instructions will be given in:  - sequencing  - more difficult weave pole exercises  - more difficult obstacle exercises  - interacting and playing with dogs in a motivational manner Prerequisites:  - Dogs may not be aggressive towards people or towards other dogs.  - Dogs must be at least 6 months old and in good physical condition.  - Handler and dog should have successfully completed the CDC Beginner Agility course or have instructor / training director approval.  - Dogs and Handlers will be evaluated the first class session to be sure they are in the appropriate class. All students participate in set-up/take-down of agility equipment for each class. Length: Eight weeks Cost: $60 + tax Successful completion: the dog can complete all obstacles and run sequences successfully including weaves. Next logical classes:  Advanced Agility AGILITY III Handlers will run their dogs through courses / exercises, while an instructor and other class members critique and assist the student in fine-tuning skills. This isn't a class to perfect any particular technique but to learn to put them all together and develop skill proficiency and confidence. Each session will focus on one particular obstacle in particular – for example: weaves one session, doing the 20 million variations of weave pole proficiency exercises combined with coursework, then next session A frame emphasis, following session gamblers, etc. Prerequisites:  - Handler and dog must be getting ready to enter for their Novice title in at least one venue and successfully complete 12 weave poles without wires/channels or spread or have instructor/training director approval.  - Dogs must be in good physical condition.  - Dogs may not be aggressive towards people or towards other dogs. All students participate in set-up/take-down of agility equipment for each class. Length: Eight weeks Cost: $60 + tax

BEGINNING TRACKING CLASS This is a 6-week Introduction to Tracking class for those who are interested in training towards the AKC Tracking Dog (T.D>) title. The class will be limited to 10 dog and handler teams in order to give each team adequate individual attention. Each class will run approximately one hour and thirty minutes. Class times may be adjusted to work with available light as the sunset advances in Fall. This is an excellent training opportunity for those who enjoy working with their dogs outdoors in all types of terrain and weather conditions. Students will need basic tracking equipment including a tracking harness and line as well as plenty of treats. Tracking equipment and treats will be discussed the first night of class and can be purchased after the first night if you're unsure what you need - just bring what you have the first night. Length:  Six weeks Cost:  $50 + Tax Use Miscellaneous Class Application

Miscellaneous Class Application Form

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Companion Dog Club
10803 No. 72nd St
Omaha, NE  68122
402-572-7276

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