Training

Big Times Kennel offers a complete canine training program. Whether you would like a well behaved pet or an accomplished competitor we have it all. Our obedience programs start with the Manners 101 classes where basic handling and good manners are taught. From here we offer an array of different classes in competitive obedience, agility, canine good citizen and rally obedience. All instruction is available in group lessons, as well as private and semi private venues. All our instructors are experienced trainers and most are competitors in the venue they are teaching. Presently our instructors are competing in agility, obedience, field trials, tracking and confirmation. With our competition grade instructors we feel we are well prepared to handle your pet’s problems in a professional and humane manner. Because of our competitive personnel’s needs, we are entrenched in positive forms of pet training. Each of our instructors knows what it takes to have a well mannered pet or a successful competitor. All our classes are small (7 or less) and offer a lot of one on one attention so that each dog and handler are given the utmost personal attention.

Manners 101 Our basic manners course concentrates on making your pet a compatible companion. The course concentrates on basic walking on lead, sits, downs and come on recall. We also address those normal pet problems barking, digging and house breaking hints and ideas. Want your pet to be a perfect neighbor “Manners 101” is the place to start. 7 week course/ 7 dog limit/$75.00

Have a desire to be better than average. Would you like to prepare for going into competitive obedience or maybe have a desire to do a little agility. This class will better prepare you for the road ahead concentrating on the skills you will need to be successful at the next level. Heeling both on and off lead will be focused on, plus we will begin the essential skills needed to go to the next level. Drop on recall, directed jumping, retrieving, better stays. Learn how to play with your dog and build a great relationship with your partner. . Prerequisite completion of Manners 101. 7 week course $75.00 7 dog limit

CGC Workshop This class focuses on skills needed to refine and solidify a dog’s understanding of obedience. More attention is given to the skills you’ll need in order to be able to take your pet out into the public realm with you. These skills will include: accepting friendly strangers, sitting politely for petting, sitting quietly for grooming, walking on a loose lead, walking in crowds, sit and down on command, coming when called, reacting well to other dogs, reacting well to distractions and sitting quietly when separated from their owner. At the end of the course you and your dog will be ready to take the Canine Good Citizen test offered by the American Kennel Club (AKC). All dogs must have successfully completed a beginner’s obedience course. 7 week course/ 7 dog limit/75.00

Rally Obedience Rally obedience is the newest AKC obedience venue. The basic objective of Rally is to produce dogs that have been trained to behave in the home, in public places and in the presence of other dogs in a manner that will reflect credit on the sport of Rally at all times and under all conditions. The performance of dog and handler in the ring need not be precise, but the dog must demonstrate willingness and enjoyment while it is working. The Rally classes provide a steppingstone for dogs and handlers from the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program to Obedience or Agility competition. In addition it will promote fun and enjoyment for advanced dogs. 7 week course/ 7 dog limit/$75.00

Competitive Obedience Plan on entering that local dog show or want that precision trained dog, then the place to be is in the Big Times Kennel Competitive Obedience Class. The class will focus on the groundwork for competitive obedience. Military heeling, straight sits and instant recalls will make up the primary part of the class. We will also cover sits, down, and stand for examination as well as attention and AKC Obedience rules. Course will be altered to fit the obedience level of the students from novice to utility. Heeling to scent articles, Come on recall to directed jumping, we cover it all. This 7 week course prepares you to compete in AKC or UKC obedience trials. Beginners Obedience class required 7 week course/ 7 dog limit/$75.00

Beginning Agility Beginning agility will introduce your team to the fun of agility. Focus will be put on the proper execution of each obstacle from the placement of the handler to the proper set up of the dog. Each class will add a new obstacle and review the old. After only 7 weeks simple combinations will be the focus. Dogs should be at least 1 year old and have completed a Beginners Obedience class prior to enrolling as dogs are worked off leash.7 week course/ 7 dog limit/$75.00

Intermediate Agility Now that you have the basics down you are now ready for step 2. In intermediate agility you will begin to work on series obstacles and the importance of handler positioning. Most of your class time will be spent working with different obstacle combinations and different obstacle placements. Each hour session will test you and your dog’s stamina and ability. Course will conclude with an actual agility trial run through. Come join the fun. Beginning agility class required 7 week course/ 7 dog limit/$75.00

Everyone needs help on running the weaves and hitting those dreaded contacts. Seeing this need we have added a class which will focus on just these two aspects of your agility program. Prerequisites for the class are a good understanding and ability on all contacts and weaves and the completion of a beginning and intermediate agility class. This class is set up to a competitor’s level to increase your skills and your dogs speed. 7 weeks, 10 Dog limit $75.00

This class will place emphasis on tight, fast, turns increasing overall speed and working your dog from a distance. This is an advance level class for the competitors and those that want to really put their dog through his paces. Prerequisites are the successful completion of a beginning and intermediate class. 7 weeks 10 Dog limit $75.00

This class is designed to help you to become a better handler. As part of the team it is important to understand how to run a course and when to use different techniques. How to use yours and your dog’s best attributes. How to complement your dog’s running style and most of all how to read your dog. Short course layouts will challenge you and your dog and will help you become more successful when running a full course. Prerequisites are the successful completion of the beginning and intermediate classes. 7 week course $75 10 dog limit (2 instructors)

Agility Weaves Class

Everyone one wants to improve their performance in the weave poles and this class will give you an opportunity to do just that. Using an assortment of weave pole techniques and methods students will not only work on speed in the weave poles but also improve their entry to the obstacle and their handling skills coming out of the obstacle. Beginning and intermediate agility classes required. Come join the fun and “Go Weave”.

Tricks Class

Looking for a way to keep your dog mentally active? Would you like to have a dog that can really impress your friends and family? Learning some tricks will do that and let you have fun at the same time. Each week we will present new tricks to learn such as: shake hands, rollovers, bark on command, play dead, and beg. A list will be given to students at the first session to choose from. In addition, each team will be required to pick a “showstopper” trick like: pick up and put away your toys; get can/bottle out of fridge, bring it to you and close fridge door; throw away the trash; ride a skateboard; find/bring remote control; or “Stop, Drop, and Roll.” Previous training experience for both human and dog recommended, but not required. 7 week class/6 dog limit/$75.00

Training Sessions All sessions are 7 weeks in length and all sessions have Manners 101, CGC and Agility included in the curriculum. Not all classes are offered every session.

Registering for a Class To register for a class please contact the office(937-885-3427) where we will update you on those classes available and send you out the information packet and application or fill out the registration form found here and forward it with your check to Big Times Kennel 10650 Clyo Road Centerville, Ohio 45458. Classes fill up early and quickly so don't delay.

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I understand that the attendance at dog training class is not without risk to myself and members of my family or guests who may attend or to my dog(s), because some of the dogs to which I will be exposed may be difficult to control and may be the cause of injury even when handled with the greatest amount of care.

I agree to hold the instructors, training center facility owners and other owners harmless for any loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of my dog while in or upon the property, and I personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; I further agree to hold the aforementioned party (ies) harmless for any claim for damage or injury to my dog whether such injury be caused or alleged to be caused by negligence of the aforementioned party(ies),or by the negligence of any other person or any other cause or causes. I further agree that this agreement is binding for this and any subsequent classes I attend. There will be no refunds after the 1st class of the session (group or private) is completed. Makeup classes are only done in the case that the regularly scheduled class could not be held. Private Lessons must be cancelled 24 hours in advance of lesson otherwise no makeup will be offered.

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