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 conformation. 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.

2010 Class Session Starting Dates

Session 1 begins week of January 4, 2010
Session 2 begins week of February 22, 2010
Session 3 begins week of April 12, 2010
1 week specialty class week of May 31, 2010
1 week specialty class week of June 7, 2010
1 week specialty class week of June 14, 2010
1 week specialty class week of June 21, 2010
Session 4 begins week of Aug 23, 2009
Session 5 begins week of October 11, 2009

Class Descriptions and Times

Manners 101 Our basic manners course concentrates on making your pet a compatible companion.  The course concentrates on basic walking on lead, sits, downs, stay 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.  6 week course $75.00 7 dog limit

Manners 201 This class is an advanced obedience class that is customized to address every owners goals with their dog. Focus will be on off leash obedience, out of sight stays, recalls with major distractions and the introduction of "place".  We will also cover stand for examination. sitting and downing away from the handler and some aspects and obstacles from agility. Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Manners 101 and/or 1 min sit/stay with distractions, 2 min down/stay with distractions, and a 50 ft recall with distractions and the ability to work around other dogs.   6 week course $75.00 7 dog limit

Private and Semi-Private Lessons  As some trainers just need a little more focused attention to correct their special problems,  we are now offering private sessions in obedience and agility.   For these sessions we have set aside Wednesday (8am to 2pm) for obedience and Weekends for agility .  The classes are driven by your needs and desires and customized to fit you and your dog.  Each session lasts 1 hour and can be booked as a single session or a group of 3 (1 hour sessions).  Sessions can be for the new beginner who wants to get started or the seasoned competitor who wants to brush up before the weekend’s competition.  You set the pace, you set the agenda and we’ll reserve your time. Call kennel to set up an appointment. 

Single 1 hour session $60.00

3 One hour sessions $150.00

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.  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 18 months 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. 6 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:  The completion of the beginning agility class with the ability to demonstrate proper execution of each obstacle from the placement of the handler to the proper placement of the dog.  The successful execution of all contact obstacles off leash and consistent progress toward completion of 12 upright weave poles. 6 week course $75.00 7 dog limit

Agility Speed & Distance  This is a class for the true competitor as the focus will be on increasing dog speed and handler skills.  Each week a new course will be presented with new and different problems. The courses and the problems presented are designed to push you and your dog to the limit. All types of excellent level courses will be presented AKC Standard, Jumpers and Fast.   Prerequisite; Instructor approval

6 week course $75.00 7 dog limit

Class Schedule & Times

February  2010