Can your dog do this?

With our help she could.

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 obedience and agility and from time to time we offer the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program.  All instruction is available in group lessons, as well as private and semi private venues.  All our instructors are experienced trainers and they compete regularly in the venues they are teaching.  Presently our instructors are competing in agility, obedience, tracking and confirmation. With our competition grade instructors we feel we are well prepared to handle your pet’s problems in a professional manner.  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.

2008 Class Session Starting Dates

Session 1 begins week of January 7, 2008

Session 2 begins week of March 3, 2008

Session 3 begins week of April 28, 2008

Session 4 begins week of Aug 18, 2008

Session 5 begins week of October 6, 2008

Class descriptions for Session 3

April 28, 2008

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 like barking, digging and jumping.   Need help with house breaking or counter surfing we can help.  Want your pet to be a perfect neighbor?  “Manners 101” is the place to start.  This is a class for puppies and adult dogs.  7 week course $75.00 7 dog limit.

Manners 201   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 levels.  Heeling both on and off lead will be focused on, plus we will begin the essential skills needed in competitive obedience and agility.  Everyday social skills will also be reviewed whether it is meeting another dog or company coming to the house. Everyday social skills are just as important as getting that competitive edge.  Learn how to play with your dog and build a great relationship with your partner. . Prerequisite:  completion of Manners 101, 1 minute sit stay and the ability to work around other dogs.  7 week course $75.00 7 dog limit.

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.  Proper obstacle execution will be the focus of the class with special emphasis on contacts and weave poles.  It is our belief that a strong foundation in contact obstacles and weave poles will lead you to future successes in agility. Dogs should be at least 1 year old and have completed the Manners 101 Obedience class and the Manners 201 class prior to enrolling.   Prerequisite: 2 minute sit stay, a successful recall with other dogs present and the ability to work off lead. 7 week course $75.00 7 dog limit.

Intermediate Agility   Now that you have the basics down you are ready for step 2.  In intermediate agility you will begin to work on series of obstacles and the importance of handler positioning.  Most of your class time will be spent working with different obstacle combinations and different obstacle placements.  Special emphasis will continue to be placed on the contact obstacles and weave poles and their proper execution.   Each week new challenges will be presented to keep you and your dog at the top of your game.  Come join the fun!   Prerequisite: Completion of the beginning agility classes with the ability to successfully execute all contact obstacles off leash and under control.  7 week course $75.00 7 dog limit.

Agility Speed & Distance   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 competitor or competitor want-to-be.   Whether you are a serious competitor or just want to build your dogs and your confidence this course is designed to push you to your limits.  Prerequisite: successful completion of the Beginner  and the Intermediate agility classes and the ability to successfully complete all obstacles including 12 weave poles.    7 week course   $75   7 dog limit.

Class Times and Dates
Session 3