Axelan Dog Training
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CKC OBEDIENCE TRAINING - ALL LEVELS
IMPORTANT NOTE: Because of the format of the training, for any of the ADVANCED classes you don't have to wait for a start date, you can join at any time. Please email me to discuss day and time for your class.
***NEWSFLASH***
ANYONE INTERESTED IN JOINING AN OPEN/UTILITY WORKING GROUP, PLEASE CONTACT ME
This is for dogs training at the Open and-or Utility level. I will be there to help problem solve and answer questions. Everyone will be encouraged to help each other. Please bring a crate as not all the dogs will be out working all the time. 4 dates are initially planned (expect 1.5 to 2 hours dependant on numbers) on the following dates:
Class 1 - Saturday February 14th at 10:00am
Class 2 - Saturday February 28th at 10:00am
Class 3 - Saturday March 14th at 10:00am
Class 4 - Sunday March 29th at 10:00am
Cost is $70 for 4 classes or $20 drop-in.
*****NEW COMPETITION CLASSES STARTING WEEK COMMENCING MARCH 2ND - CALL FOR SPECIFIC DAY/TIME INFORMATION*****
Cost for all is $120 for 6 consecutive 1-hour classes.
There is a lot of work involved in totally preparing you and your dog to compete:
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Basic teaching of the actual tests for your class (FOR THE INTRODUCTION CLASSES ONLY)
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Associated obedience training - progressing your work to different levels at each session
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Sorting out any problems to a satisfactory conclusion
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Important tips for competing - most of which are given the session before your first trial
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Attention (dealing with distractions) and Motivation
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Proofing
- it is therefore unlikely that you would be ready to compete in a specific class after only one session/set of classes. For the above reasons, anyone joining an "Introduction" Class is advised to go onto the "Advanced Competition Class" for their specific test (Pre-Novice/Novice, Open or Utility) and continue in the Advanced Competition Class until they are ready to compete. What you actually decide to book onto, is of course totally up to you.
Introduction to Pre-Novice & Novice Combined
For those who want to work either Pre-Novice or the Novice Class at CKC Trials.
Class Content:
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Pre-Novice and Novice Tests are explained and shown in action (if required)
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Setting a solid training foundation
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Attention & Motivation
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Training on all tests given
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Obedience training provided relating to the Pre-Novice/Novice tests
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Explanation of ring etiquette and what the judge is looking for in your performance
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Explanation of how the judge may mark your performance
You will also be given information (if required) on how to enter a show, what you need to do when you get there and what happens from entering to exiting the ring.
Open Obedience
(Advanced)
**Class can be joined at any time**
This class is for dogs who already know the Open Tests and may already even be competing in Open (must have a retrieve):
Class Content (dependant on the needs of the class as a whole):
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Initial assessment of where you currently are with your training
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Training plan which outlines your dog's strengths and weaknesses on each Open test and what you need to do to achieve your goal of a CDx Title
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Setting a solid training foundation
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Attention & Motivation
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Help to progress your training - whatever level you are at
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Support/advice/help with any weaknesses outlined in your training plan
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Distractions/Proofing (level of both dependant on the dog)
Utility
(Advanced)
**Class can be joined at any time**
This class is for dogs who already know the Utility Tests and may already even be competing in Utility:
Class Content (dependant on the needs of the class as a whole):
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Initial assessment of where you currently are with your training
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Training plan which outlines your dog's strengths and weaknesses on each Utility test and what you need to do to achieve your goal of a UD Title and your OTCH
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Setting a solid training foundation
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Attention & Motivation
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Help to progress your training - whatever level you are at
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Support/advice/help with any weaknesses outlined in your training plan
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Distractions/Proofing (level of both dependant on the dog)
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The importance of knowing your CKC Obedience Rules & Regs.
Introduction to Open Obedience
For those who want to work the Open Class at CKC Trials.
This class is for dogs who are totally new to the Open Class.
Class Content:
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Open Tests are explained and shown in action
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Setting a solid training foundation
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Attention & Motivation
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Training on all tests given
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Obedience training provided relating to the Open tests including in-depth retrieve training
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Explanation of ring etiquette and what the judge is looking for in your performance
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Explanation of how the judge may mark your performance
Introduction to Utility
This class is for dogs who are totally new to the Utility Class.
Class Content:
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Utility Tests are explained and shown in action
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Setting a solid training foundation
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Attention & Motivation
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Training on all tests given
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Obedience training provided relating to the Utility tests including in-depth Scent training
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Explanation of ring etiquette and what the judge is looking for in your performance
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Explanation of how the judge may mark your performance
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The importance of knowing your CKC Obedience Rules & Regulations
Scent Training
Names now being taken for this class - day/time to be advised.
Training Scent the "Axelan Way" from beginning scent through all the steps to Utility Scent.
This is a proven method of training scent that both dogs and handlers love - people have been amazed how fun and easy it is to get a happy, confident scent from their dog.
As long as your dog can retrieve you can attend.
Please contact me if you are interested in this class.
THIS CLASS CAN ALSO BE RUN AS A ONE-DAY WORKSHOP
- see the Events Section for details of the One-Day Workshop.