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Agility, Agility Games, Arts and Crafts, Awards, 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:
Arts
and Crafts:
Its camp
there have to be crafts! Join us for a relaxing
evening, socialize 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: 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: Building
Drive: 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 didnt even know you needed!
Youll 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 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:
Canine Good Citizen Certification: The American Kennel Clubs 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! 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. Youll 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. Dances with Dogs: Youve seen Dancing With the
Stars
now its 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 youve got the makings of a great Canine
Freestyle Dance routine! No experience (or dancing
skills) are needed youll have a
ball dancing with your dog! 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 dogs nails short, ears clean and
teeth polished. Youll save money on grooming and
vet bills, and gain your dogs trust and
cooperation. Dogs Playing Poker and other
Dog Card Tricks: 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
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
1015 minutes to get to the site, park your car and
meet the group. 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. Look Ma! No Hands! Work on your communication
skills and solidify your relationship with your dog. Your
leash isnt a steering wheel its 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. 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 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. Hell 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. 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 youve ever been to
a Pampered Chef party, or watched a cooking show on TV,
youll 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. Private
Lessons: Interested in learning more? Need
help with a specific problem? Want some Raffle: Raffles will be held daily during camp for some great prizes. Each time you submit a class evaluation youll 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". Its 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:
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
dogs best sense to work
just for fun! You
dont have to be an avid tracker or obedience
competitor to work your dogs 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! Self
Control: Does your
dog give you a toy and bark at you? How about while
youre waiting for your agility run? Maybe she barks
when shes 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 hes 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. Service Dog Demonstration: 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)? Youre 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! Skateboarding: Watch out Tony Hawk...the
competitions 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
wont 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. 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
hasnt 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 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. Trainers 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. 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"!
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