Activities 2008 2009 list available in April

Agility, Agility Games, Arts and Crafts, Awards, 
Better Training Through Communication, Blessing of the Animals,
Bowling for Biscuits, Building Drive, Camp Store, Canine CPR, Canine First Aid, CGC Prep Class, Canine Good Citizen Certification, Canine Massage,
Canine Structure and Physiology, Canine Troubleshooting, Click and Shape,
Dances with Dogs, Dealing with Fears & Phobias, Disc Dog, Dog Day of Beauty,
Dogs Playing Poker, Flyball, Hiking, Inducive Retrieve, 
Introduction to Canine Body Language, Look Ma! No Hands!, Lure Coursing,
Canine Massage, Meals Made Fun, On the Ball: Fitness and Conditioning, Olympics, Pampered Pooch, Private Lessons, Raffle, Rally, Recall Remedies, Self Control, Service Dog Demonstration, Shaping Using Verbal Cues,
Scent Games, Skateboarding, Super Stays, Swimming, Tracking,
Trainer's Toolbox, Tricks, Tricky Tray

Agility: Said to be the fastest growing sport in the United States, agility is your dog going over and through an obstacle course. In trials this event is timed and the fastest clean run will win. "I never thought my dog would do that!" is a common thing to hear after an agility class. Tunnels, chutes, & jumps (there's one made out of a tire) are all part of an agility course. The A-frame (an ~8' high pair of slanted panels), dog walk (think of a wide balance beam with an up and down ramp) and teeter totter (yep, you heard right - a teeter totter!) , known as the contact obstacles, are some of the others. Add a pause table (where your dog must sit or lie down for a short time) and some weave poles (poles placed ~18" apart that your dog must slalom through) and you have an agility course. The handler runs with her/his dog and guides them around the course. Classes for beginners and experienced handlers.

The courses break down into the following: 

• Agility Contacts This is a progressive class - three sessions over three days.  For all skill levels, focusing on the contact obstacles (dog walk, A-frame and teeter). 
• Agility Games:  Take one, or all!  Different agility games will be offered to improve skills and have fun.  Dogs and handlers of all skill levels are welcome.
  • Games A - Use a variety of agility equipment to participate in interesting games! Your dog should be comfortable with most agility equipment, but no advanced training is needed. Great fun, lots of laughs and good practice too!
    Instructor: Karin Damon
  • Games B

• Agility Tunnels & Jumps focuses on broad jumps, bar jumps, spread jumps tunnels and chutes - for dogs and handlers with no experience or lots of experience.  Course work will be included in each session. 

Instructor: Karin Damon

Arts and Crafts: It’s camp … there have to be crafts! Join us for a relaxing evening, socialize
with fellow campers and staff, and make some great gear for you and your dog. No special artistic talent needed! There is no extra fee for this event.

Awards: Stick around on Sunday for the Camp Awards. You never know, your dog may receive an award - perhaps most enthusiastic camper!

Better Training Through Communication — Shaping with Verbal Cues or Clickers:
Shaping is an important training technique that makes learning easier and more fun for your dog. It is a skill that allows you to train your dog to complete the simplest as well as the most complex behaviors. This class will show you how to communicate with your dog clearly to enhance your performance and teamwork. The Camp Barking Hills instructors will introduce you to two shaping methods — one using a clicker, and one using verbal cues. You’ll see how each technique works, hear about the pros and cons of each method and why instructors prefer the shaping method they employ, and you’ll see a demonstration of verbal as well as clicker shaping. Then you’ll have an opportunity to try both techniques with your own dog. Start camp off with a skill you’ll be able to use all weekend to make your experience more rewarding and successful.
Instructors include: Sue Lavoie, Susan D. Greenbaum, Dawn Sullivan, Marci Lynne & Donna Luzzo

Blessing of the Animals: Service Dog Demo presenter Jacqueline Rotveel is an ordained minister. Following her demo on Sunday, Jacqueline will offer a blessing of the animals in a non-denominational ceremony.

Bowling for Biscuits:
Little dogs, big dogs, therapy dogs and family dogs will all enjoy learning to bowl! This is an easy, fun class for dogs with any level of training experience. Fido will be bowling strikes and picking up spares before you know it! If you can, please bring a ball which is too big for your dog to put in his or her mouth.
Instructor: Donna Luzzo

Building Drive:
Get a more attentive drive in training, sports and day to day life. Building your dog's drive for food, tugs, balls and toys gives him proper motivation to work for you. We'll also cover how to get control if your dog has TOO much drive for something.
Instructor: Dawn Sullivan

Camp Store: Try a little “retail therapy.” Toys, beds, treats, bandanas, bowls, first aid kits, equipment, training gear, t-shirts, stuff you forgot, and stuff you didn’t even know you needed! You’ll find it all at the camp store. Check for daily specials. Merchandise can be purchased with cash and checks only, no credit cards. Hosted by That Dog is Spoiled Rotten -- www.geocities.com/spoiledrottendog
Proprietor: That Dog Is Spoiled Rotten

Canine CPR: We hope you never need it but wouldn't it be nice to have if you do? Remember, knowledge is a light thing to carry.  This seminar does not include dogs so please leave your dog in your room or have her lie quietly at your feet.  Instructor: Karin Damon

Canine First Aid: What to do and what you should have on hand. Know what is an emergency and what can wait until morning. This seminar does not include dogs so please leave your dog in your room or have her lie quietly at your feet.  Instructor: Karin Damon

CGC Prep Classes A & B:  Is your dog a Canine Good Citizen?  If you want to prepare for the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen Certification, this is the class for you!  Different exercises are covered each day so take either or both - depending on what you need to learn or practice.  The CGC is open to all dogs, mixed breed and pure.  Show the world what a great citizen your dog is! You can take the Canine Good Citizen Certification Examination on the last day of camp.

The Breakdown:

• Class A covers "Reaction to Another Dog", "Reaction to Distraction", "Walking on a Loose Lead" and "Supervised Separation" .  Instructor: TBA
• Class B covers "Sit/Down/Stay on Command", "Accepting a Friendly Stranger", "Sitting Politely for Petting", "Appearance and Grooming" and "Coming when Called". 
  Instructor:  Marci Lynne

Canine Good Citizen Certification: The American Kennel Club’s CGC Test will be offered by appointment from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Monday. Dogs of all breeds, including mixed breed dogs, can earn the CGC title. The CGC recognizes dogs with good public manners and reasonably good obedience skills. For more information about what is required, and the specific elements of the test, visit the AKC website at www.akc.org. No additional fee!
CGC Test Administrator: Sue Lavoie

Canine Structure & Physiology:

Learn more about how your dog is put together, how he moves, and how structure and
movement affect his overall well-being. This session will teach you what all those
parts and pieces are, and how they work together.  It will cover the various ways
dogs gait and why they move as they do. You'll learn what to look for in your own
dog to help identify potential problems or determine if they are structurally
sound. This session will provide valuable knowledge for all ... whether canine
athlete, aspiring show dog, or good old family pet. This seminar does not include dogs
so please leave your
        dog in your room or have her lie quietly at your feet.
Instructors:  c & Elaine Shoe-Ezell

Canine Troubleshooting: Our panel of trainers is ready and willing to answer all your questions.  Bring your list!  Is your dog jumping on people?  Nipping?  Stealing things?  Running around your house?  Digging up your yard?  Getting underfoot?  Ask our panel and get more than one solution to your problem.  You may leave your dog in your room or have him or her lie quietly at your feet.  Various Instructors

Click and Shape: Clicker training is popular the world over because it lets you effectively communicate with your dog. Learn more about how it works and why. You’ll have an opportunity to use a clicker to shape behaviors, and will learn how to chain behaviors together for more complex tasks. Success is just a click away.
Instructor: Dawn Sullivan

Dances with Dogs: You’ve seen Dancing With the Stars… now it’s time for Dancing With Your Dog. Learn simple, but impressive moves, and begin to choreograph your own dance routine! Set it all to music, and you’ve got the makings of a great Canine Freestyle Dance routine! No experience (or dancing skills) are needed — you’ll have a “ball” dancing with your dog!
Instructor: Sue Lavoie

Dealing with Fears and Phobias: 
All dogs have a quirk or two (or more!) that might not make sense to you and I. How
to handle the situation when your dog is afraid of something, for seemingly no
reason, affects whether or not that fear becomes stronger or inconsequential. If
your dog is afraid of an item, bring it and we'll see what we can do to fix it.
Instructor: Dawn Sullivan

Disc
        Dog: Disc Dog (aka Frisbee) is gaining in popularity in the dog sport world. People can
choose between Toss & Fetch, Freestyle, Distance/Accuracy, and Time Trial to name a few types
of competitions. This classwill safely introduce your dog to the frisbee and teach your dog to track it while
moving. A frisbee will be provided. The Building Drive and Inducive Retrieve classes would be helpful,
but are not required.  Instructor: Dawn Sullivan

Dog Day of Beauty: These basics of pet care should be part of your weekly routine -- but not every owner is confident about trimming nails and caring for ears and teeth. And some dog make the process downright difficult! Learn some great techniques and discover some great tools for keeping your dog’s nails short, ears clean and teeth polished. You’ll save money on grooming and vet bills, and gain your dog’s trust and cooperation.
Instructor: Dawn Sullivan

Dogs Playing Poker and other Dog Card Tricks:
Any dog can learn to play poker! And we’ll teach a few card tricks as well. Whether you have a therapy dog or great family pet, card tricks are fun for your dog and a terrific audience pleaser. Dogs of all sizes and breeds will have fun learning to play cards – just don’t expect them to shuffle!
Instructor: Susan D. Greenbaum

Flyball: For dogs who LOVE their tennis balls - fast and fun! Dogs of all sizes and breeds will love the fast pace.  It's running, jumping and retrieving all rolled up into one BIG relay race.  Beginners and experienced dogs are welcome. This is a progressive class - three sessions over three days. Instructor: Dawn Sullivan

• Game Time A: Instructor: Dawn Sullivan
• Game Time B: Instructor: Donna Luzzo
• Game Time C: Relay Games Instructor: Donna Luzzo

Hiking and Trail Etiquette: Enjoy a one mile hike along trails that crisscross through the forests and marshlands of the park. Learn about trail etiquette and safety. Allow 10—15 minutes to get to the site, park your car and meet the group. Allamuchy Mountain State Park, a quick five minute drive from campus.
Instructor: Sue Lavoie

Inducive Retrieve: Did you stop competing after Novice because you couldn't get your dog to retrieve? Do you have a "non-retrieving" breed like a husky or bulldog? Or maybe you just want a dog to bring you the TV remote when you drop it! ALL breeds can learn to retrieve and have fun doing it. We've trained everything from shar-pei's to beagles. Come on and give it a try. This is a progressive class - three sessions over three days. Instructor: Susan D. Greenbaum

Introduction to Canine Body Language: Learn how to "speak" or at least understand the language of dogs. This program will help you recognize what canine postures, movements and positioning really mean. You'll learn to identify signals we humans often miss or misinterpret. What is one dog trying to communicate to another? Is your dog's (or his playmate's) body language friendly? Fearful? Agitated? Are you witnessing enthusiastic play or bullying. We'll help you break down the language barrier. This seminar does not include dogs so please leave your dog in your room or have her lie quietly at your feet.
Instructor: Susan D. Greenbaum

Look Ma! No Hands! Work on your communication skills and solidify your relationship with your dog. Your leash isn’t a steering wheel – it’s a safety device! We will work on the transition to off lead work and better control using your voice instead of your leash. This class will use “waist walkers” (a lead which goes around your waist and is used hands free.) We will concentrate on attention and walking.
Instructor: Susan D. Greenbaum

Lure Coursing: Fun and fast for all sizes. Lure Coursing is letting your dog do what comes naturally - chase stuff. The area is completely fenced and dogs who have never tried coursing are invited. Your dog must be a minimum of one year of age, physically mature for their breed and you must have your veterinarian clear your dog for this sport. Lure coursing is lots of fun but the dogs run hard so please check with your veterinarian. Dogs will be run individually and the Hunt Master has final say on temperature, weather and turf cancellations, whether a dog may run and how many times a dog may run in a day. Each camper will receive four lure coursing tickets which may be used anytime during the three days. Lure Coursing is first come, first served. Hunt Master: Marci Lynne

Massage: Caninie Massage — Hands on Session
Whether you want to keep a canine athlete in shape or simply pamper your pooch, learning to give a stimulating canine massage will strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Find out more about the value of massage in overall health, and learn some simple massage techniques you can use on your dog.
Instructor: ElaineShoe-Ezell, certified canine massage provider

Meals Made Fun: Dinner in a dog bowl again? How boring! Find some new, interesting and inventive ways to feed your dog his dinner! Turn meal time into adventure for your dog. He’ll get double the pleasure and double the fun. Great mental stimulation for every dog, great solutions for “gobblers,” and good remedies for boredom or crate time. This seminar does not include dogs so please leave your dog in your room or have her lie quietly at your feet.
Instructor: Donna Luzzo

Olympics: A fun-filled night of games and canine team contests. Your dog does not have to have any special training or skills to participate. Come over to the gym and join in the fun … your dog could be a medalist! There is no extra fee for this event. If you can, please bring a small flag of the country or countries of your dog's origin . You can also choose to make up a flag for your dog! They'll be materials to make a flag at camp if you can't bring one.

On the Ball: Fitness and Conditioning: 
This class was designed with your dog’s long-term health and wellness in mind. 
Participate in exercises designed to improve your dog’s core body strength and
physical condition.  Cross-training activities will benefit balance, flexibility,
hind-end awareness, and strength. You’ll work with an exercise ball, learn
stretching techniques and work on core strengthening exercises.  Perfect for
“couch potatoes,” dogs recovering from injuries, dogs competing in agility,
obedience, tracking, etc.  Everyone is welcome!
Instructor: Karin Damon

Pampered Pooch: If you’ve ever been to a Pampered Chef party, or watched a cooking show on TV, you’ll recognize the format for this session! Learn how to make delicious snacks and treats for your fabulous canine companion! Samples will be served to your pup! Recipe book included.
Instructor: Donna Luzzo

Private Lessons: Interested in learning more? Need help with a specific problem? Want some
one-on-one instruction? Take a private lesson with any of our instructors. You can choose a lesson based on what is being taught at camp, or work on something you’ve been having trouble with at home. Not sure which instructor to work with? Talk to us about it and we’ll hook you up with the right person! The fee for a private lesson is $25 per half hour.

Raffle:  Raffles will be held daily during camp for some great prizes. Each time you submit a class evaluation you’ll be entered in the raffle drawing. Class evaluation forms will be located at the concierge desk in the gym lobby. If you miss a raffle drawing, just check the prize board to see if you won. Unclaimed prizes will be re-raffled on Monday at the closing event. There is no extra fee for the daily raffles.

Rally Obedience: Follow the signs and do what they say! "Walk around your dog", "Turn Left", "Circle Right". It’s the latest and greatest in dog sports! AKC recognized on January 1, 2005. Use all the skills and communication you and your dog have developed in an organized event. You might even win prizes or earn a title! Dogs and handlers follow a pre-set course and complete a variety of exercises. Great communication, and well-practiced obedience skills are all you need to succeed! Rally is low-pressure, lots of fun and a great way to spend time with your dog. All Rally classes will cover both AKC and APDT signs and rules.  Mix breeds and pure breeds can compete in Rally. 

The classes break down into the following:

• Rally Obedience for Beginners: For those brand new to Rally, or just starting to train. Rally is lots of fun and a great way to spend time with your dog. Follow the signs and do what they say! "Walk around your dog", "Turn Left", "Circle Right". It’s the latest and greatest in dog sports! Learn how to perform some of the Novice level signs, and try some
  Rally coursework!
  Instructor: Donna Luzzo
  
• Rally Ring Preparation:  For those with some experience/exposure to Rally. Exercises and coursework in this class will allow you to improve your performance and sharpen your skills. If you’re hoping to compete in Rally, but aren’t quite ready yet, this could be the class for you.
  Instructor: Susan D. Greenbaum
  

Recall Remedies: Does your dog have selective hearing when you call? Are you tired of chasing your dog across the park? Does your dog come when HE feels like it? Then this is the class for you! All recall work, all the time! We'll use treats and toys as well as a long line. You deserve to have a dog that comes when called! This is a progressive class - one class a day for two days. Instructor: Marci Lynne

Scent Games: Put your dog’s best sense to work… just for fun! You don’t have to be an avid tracker or obedience competitor to “work” your dog’s sense of smell. Scent games are great confidence builders, great mental stimulation and just great fun! Plus they can be helpful to you. Teach your pal to find your keys, remote control or your lost gloves. Keep your dog “thinking” and impress your friends!
Instructor: Sue Lavoie

Self Control: Does your dog give you a toy and bark at you? How about while you’re waiting for your agility run? Maybe she barks when she’s waiting for supper or to be let out. Is it hard to put on a leash because your dog is bouncing up and down or spinning? Maybe your dog pulls you on lead because he’s so excited to get to the car or the park. Perhaps she jumps all over your company or grabs your hand when you come home after work. Does she run past you on stairs, or bolt out the door? Maybe he grabs too roughly for treats.

Everyone needs a little self control, even a dog. Working Collies don’t get to herd just any sheep whenever they want – they need to wait for direction; bird dogs need to wait to be told which bird to fetch and sled dogs don’t get to run whenever they want. Your dog can learn great self-control and be the well mannered companion/competitor you deserve. Help your dog learn to get what he wants by doing what you want! Easy and fun to learn for any dog. Instructor: Susan D. Greenbaum

Service Dog Demonstration:
Service dogs work with their human companions to mitigate a disability — making it easier for the person to get around in the world and participate in day-to-day activities. Dogs can be trained to perform upwards of 100 different tasks — some as simple as picking up dropped objects, and others as involved as calling for help in an emergency. Learn more about the work they do, how they’re trained, and how to respond to them in public.
Instructor: Jacqueline Rotteveel & Kazi

Shaping Using Verbal Cues: How do you get your dog to do perform more complicated tasks (like turning on the lights or putting their food bowl in the sink)? You’re ready for more than sit, stay and simple pet tricks. This class will teach you to communicate in a way your dog will understand so that you can teach him more advanced behaviors, and chain together known behaviors for a more sophisticated performance. Finish with the know-how to teach your dog pretty much anything!  
Instructor: Donna Luzzo

Skateboarding: Watch out Tony Hawk...the competition’s going to the dogs! Spend this session teaching your dog how to ride a skateboard. No half pipes, launch ramps or kick flips … and your dog won’t catch any air … but they will be able to ride. Totally rad!! Please bring a skateboard, if you have one - we will have some available at camp.
Instructor: Sue Lavoie

Super Stays: Whether you just want to answer your front door without your dog jumping all over your company or you're having a problem in the obedience ring, this class will help you get super stays from your pooch.   This is a progressive class - three sessions over three days.  Instructor: Marci Lynne

Swimming: Take your best friend for a refreshing dip at ye old swimmin’ hole! Perfect whether your dog is a seasoned swimmer, likes to wade, or hasn’t yet taken the plunge! Those just earning their water wings will be introduced to swimming in a safe, encouraging manner. Discuss water safety, equipment, best practices, and swap stories about the best places to swim your dog. Dog swimming at Allamuchy Mountain State Park which is a quick five minute drive from campus.
Coaches: Sue Lavoie

Tracking: Your dog's sense of smell is amazing!  Teach him how to use this natural born talent to track human scent.  Great fun for your dog.  
Instructor: Karin Damon

Trainer’s Toolbox: Explore the types of tools that trainers use to train different dogs in various skills. Learn more about the proper uses of tools (including head halters, long lines, clickers, target sticks, food, motivators, targets, waist walkers, body harnesses and so on) how they help, as well as the limitations of each. This seminar does not include dogs so please leave your dog in your room or have her lie quietly at your feet.
Instructor: Donna Luzzo

Tricks: Every dog should have some silly pet tricks! Terrific for the kids, great for Animal Assisted Activity dogs and just plain fun all around. Different tricks will be taught each day.  Put even more stuff into your dog's "bag of tricks"!

• Tricks A: Everyone loves a great pet trick! This session of tricks will include back up, spin, take a bow, weave through your legs, side passes and other clever maneuvers. (We recommend this class if you plan to take Dancing With Dogs.)
  Instructor: Sue Lavoie
  
• Tricks B:  Everyone loves a great pet trick! In this session of tricks (based on Disc Freestyle) you'll work on having your dog jump over you and various body parts,
  complete air flips, and jump onto your back (or your lap, a platform, into your arms, etc.). (We recommend this class if you plan to take Intro to Disk Dog.)
  Instructor: Dawn Sullivan

• Tricks C: Everyone loves a great pet trick! This session of tricks will include wipe your nose, wave, sit pretty, roll over and catch.
  Instructor: Donna Luzzo

Tricky Tray:

• What is it? A tricky tray is like a giant raffle. A number of different prize trays are displayed. Participants submit tickets to win the prizes they are most interested in. If your ticket is picked, you win the tray!
• What’s in a tray? Prize trays can contain a variety of things. The prize may be one item, or may be several items grouped together.  Some trays are large, some small. For example, a prize tray might include a treat pouch, treats and a dog tricks book. Another tray could be a dog sweater or coat. Yet another might include a Sheltie T-shirt, key chain and magnet. Prizes may be homemade, store-bought or a combination. They can also be services — like free training sessions, complimentary canine massage, even movie tickets.
• Where do the prizes come from? Camp staff will put together some prizes, and some will be donated by area businesses. We would also like for our CAMPERS to donate trays for the event! Bring something along that we can add to our tricky tray!
• How can I participate? Every camper will receive a set of tickets to use at the Tricky Tray. If you donate a prize to the event, you’ll get an extra set of tickets. Extra tickets will be available for purchase if you’d like to increase your chances of winning! (Proceeds will be donated to charity.)