Classes Offered

Classes Offered Dorothy Mash Class Requirements Puppy: An introduction to training for puppies Visitors are welcome. This facility has no 4 to 6 months old. Puppies learn socialization accommodations for children and they are and basic exercises as taught in the beginners not permitted to play on the grounds. class. The class includes advice for puppy Visiting children must be accompanied by owners in housebreaking and eliminating bad a supervising adult who is not involved in habits. training. Prior authorization is required for Beginners: For dogs at least 7 months old who visiting dogs. are new to training. Dogs learn to walk on Health: Dogs must be at least 4 months leash, sit, sit-stay, down, down-stay, come when called, stand, finish and socialization. old and have current vaccinations for rabies and DHPP. Bring a copy of your Intermediate: For dogs who have completed dog's vaccination records to the first class. Beginners or Puppy Classes. Dogs lean more Dogs must be free of communicable controlled sit-stay, down-stay, heeling, recalls disease for 30 days prior to the start of and are introduced to off-leash work and signal classes. exercises. Dogs and handlers learn advanced exercises. Handlers in obedience classes must be at Advanced: For dogs who have completed the least 12 years old and approved by the intermediate class. Dogs refine previously instructor. learned exercises and are introduced to Training Equipment: We recommend dumbbell and jumping exercises. The you purchase training items at class to get advanced class prepares dogs and handlers for AKC Novice Competition and the Open Class. the correct fit for your dog. Leather leashes and properly fitted metal training Open/Utility: For dogs who have two legs collars (Slip collars) are required for the towards a CD/CDX title or are admitted with safety and comfort of both handlers and instructor approval. The class teaches dogs. The Puppy class instructor may retrieving, scent discrimination, signal exercises and prepares dogs and handlers for make exceptions to allow buckle collars on AKC Open and Utility competition. some dogs. Also, bring a baggie. You are responsible for cleaning up any mess left Rally: Rally is the introduction to AKC by your dog. Companion Events. It is a competitive sport demonstrating teamwork between dog and Food: We prefer that you not feed your handler based on obedience. Titles are earned dog before class. Pleasing bring poochies by completion of a series of courses designed favorite treat (cut up hot dogs, chicken, to illustrate a proficiency of learned skills at cheese, etc). increasing difficulty. Unlike formal obedience, more lenient rules offer encouragement to those Safety: Dogs posing a threat to people or entering the ring for the first time. other dogs may be required to leave. Obedience Instructors Kate Rogers (Training Director) Susan Westover bring your dog to the registration desk 2017 Class Schedule to fill out the paperwork before class. Directions: Jan 9 - Feb 27 2017 Fees From the North: Take Highway 101 South. Exit Masten Ave. Go right onto Mar 6 - Apr 24 2017 Obedience Classes $85.00 / 8 weeks Masten Ave. Go over Monterey Rd. May 1 - Jun 26 2017** No drop-ins Masten Ave. becomes Fitzgerald Ave. The Jul 10 - Aug 28 2017** No refunds will be made. However, you training facility is on the right about 150 may transfer into a future class within six feet from Monterey Rd. months of the original registration. From the South: Take Highway 101 North. Exit Masten Ave. Turn left onto Masten Ave. going back over Highway 101. Go over Monterey Rd. Masten Ave. Obedience Classes becomes Fitzgerald Ave. The training Edward R. Bacon Building facility is on the right about 150 feet from 255 Fitzgerald Ave. Monterey Rd. Gilroy, CA 95046 Please observe the 5 mph speed limit when using driveway. Sep 11 - Oct 30 2017**

Closed for Holidays until 1/8/2018 **No classes May 29 2017 for Memorial Day, July 3 2017 for Independence Day DISCOUNT FOR ADOPTED DOGS and Sep 4 2017 for Labor Day Dogs adopted from Rescue Groups or Hours Animal Shelters will receive $10.00 off their first session of Puppy or Beginners Beginner 6:00 - 6:45 pm class. Attach a copy of adoption papers Intermediate 6:00 - 6:45 pm with your registration for class. Puppy 7:00 - 7:45 pm Advanced 7:00 - 7:45 pm For Obedience Information All classes are held on Monday nights for 8 Call Kate Rogers weeks. (408) 835-6228 CGC (Canine Good Citizenship) and [email protected] TDI (Therapy Dog Int'l) evaluations on request. Website: Registration www.gavilankc.org Find us on Facebook at: Register by mail or come 30 minutes early Gavilan Kennel Club to the first night of class. Please do not Dog Training Classes

Our professional instructors have been conducting training classes for more than 25 years. These classes are open to the public and to dogs of any breed or mixed breed over the age of four months who have current vaccinations. Our training methods encourage positive reinforcement and behavior modification. We're looking forward to helping you get the most enjoyment in learning teamwork with your dog. This guide will help you decide which class best suits your needs.

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