Treibball

Treibball is a new way to play with your dog! It's a competitive sport for dogs of all ages and sizes--it promotes better teamwork and communication between a dog and his handler. It’s great fun for any energetic dog who likes to run, needs a job, or any dog who likes to herd and doesn’t have sheep! Think herding meets billiards! The goal is to eight balls into the goal in the correct order within ten minutes.

If you haven’t seen the game in action yet, watch the videos on American Treibball YouTube channel! Then hit your "back" key to return to our site. Treibball began in Germany to give their energetic dogs some much needed mental and physical stimulation.

We think it's a great game--perfect for American dogs and their owners, too! It's fun for any dog that loves to play chase games, to herd or just use their amazing, problem-solving ability. Competing in Agility is lots of fun but it takes special equipment, the ability to run with your dog and direct him through each obstacle. Treibball promotes the same kind of teamwork and communication, but does not put any physical stress on the handler. You don't need a lot of equipment or even lots of space.

For more information you can go off our site and visit:

American Treibball Association but don't forget to hit your "back" button to return to our site.

Introduction to Treibball:
We will use "Shaping" in these classes. While we don't require you have taken a shaping class with us, knowledge of shaping either with or without a clicker will be crucial to your dog's success. Please talk to the instructor if you have any questions. There is no age requirement for dogs in this class but some basic obedience commands (come, stay, sit and down) will be helpful and your dog should be comfortable working around other dogs. Introduction to Treibball will teach your dog to "push" the ball, take basic direction, maneuver the ball and go out and around the group of balls.

Intermediate Treibball:
You will need to have completed an Introduction to Treibball class, or have instructor permission, before taking the Intermediate class. The intermediate class is for started dogs. Your dog will need to know how to push, maneuver the ball, take basic direction and go out. All dogs taking the Intermediate Treibball class should have basic obedience skills, be comfortable working around other dogs, and have reliable off lead skills.

Please review the requirements below so you may be prepared for the first class. Your dog should have some basic obedience commands and be comfortable working around other dogs.

Instructor: Susan Greenbaum Six Sessions

Requirements (please bring with you)

 Plenty of high powered treats cut in small pieces
(or a toy if not food motivated)

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 A bait bag
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 A flat buckle or martingale collar
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 A 6' lead 
(without any dangling items like poop bag holders)

 Shoes you can work in
(no sandals or open toed shoes)

A large, bath size towel
An exercise ball - you may come to the first class without it so you can see exactly what you will need or buy it from us.
The desire to have fun with your dog!

Rules and Regulations

NO DOGS WILL BE PERMITTED ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT A COPY OF CURRENT IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
The same handler must handle the dog for the entire set of classes
Each handler may handle only one dog (without prior instructor permission) for the entire set of classes.
Dogs must have current identification (ID tag) on their collars
Read the complete Barking Hills Rules and Regulations
Since we close our classes when full, there are no refunds once you have paid for class.

Holiday and Weather Closings

Please call (908) 996-9911 two hours before the start of your class to check for weather related closings. If classes have been cancelled, the machine will have a message stating so, otherwise, classes are on schedule.
Barking Hills is closed Independence Day weekend (July 4-6), Thanksgiving (November 24-28), Winter Holidays (December 24-January 2), Martin Luther King Day (Jan 18) and Memorial Day week (May 21st -23rd)

For More Information

Please stop by, without your dog, and visit a class!
Please call (908) 996-9911 with any questions you may have
Please look at our printable Class Schedule for a complete list of current classes.

Class Details

Cost:	$130.00
Session:	6 classes
Class Time:	Varies for start dates please go to the class schedule page
Location:	Lebanon Plaza for Introduction to Treibball Frenchtown for Intermediate
Start Dates:	See Below

How to Register

1. Complete the Registration Information Form and send it, with a copy of your dog's immunization records to:

Fax: 908-236-8883
Mail:
Barking Hills Country Club
1271 Route 22 East - Suite 23
Lebanon, NJ 08833

2. Pay online or by check:

Online - use the PayPal form below to sign up and pay online
By Check - mail a check with the the Registration Information Form and inoculation records to the address above.

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For more information or just to ask a question, give us a call
Barking Hills Country Club Lebanon Plaza 1271 Route 22 East - Suite 23 Lebanon, NJ 08833 908-996-9911 FAX 908-236-8883 barking@eclipse.net	Sign our guest book. We'd love to hear from you and learn how you found our web site!