Foundation FUNdamentals

Entry Level to Agility & Obedience for the Real World

For:  Any dog 12 weeks and older who needs, or has and wants to reinforce, basic obedience skills with distractions, and/or handler who has never learned, or needs a refresher, in "what we teach" as noted below.

What we teach in this class:

• Use of a clicker
• Training and/or reinforcement of basic obedience; come, stay, sit, down, stay, wait 
• Targeting
• Flatwork on leash, including "heeling" on both sides, turns, moving downs and sits
• Introduction to some obstacles
• Hind end awareness (the dog's)

Foundation  

For: Dogs and/or handlers who have taken Foundation FUNdamentals or dogs and/or handlers who understand use of a clicker, targets and have good obedience skills.

What we teach in this class:

• Introduction to some obstacles at low heights
• Introductory jumping skill exercises(dog's age is taken into account)
• Elementary handling skill exercises
• Establishing performance criteria (start line stay, end contact behavior)
• Introduction to weave poles (dog's age is taken into account)
• Reinforcement of flatwork & obedience skills

Foundation I

For: Dog and handler teams who have taken or have proficiency in skills taught in Foundation.

What we teach in this class:

• Advancement of contact, jumping & weave skills
• Advancement of handling skills
• Reinforcement of performance criteria
• Reinforcement of flatwork & obedience skills

Foundation II

For: Dog and handler teams who have taken or have proficiency in skills taught in Foundation I.

What we teach in this class:

• Advancement of contact, jumping & weave skills
• Advancement of handling skills
• Reinforcement of performance criteria
• Reinforcement of flatwork & obedience skills

Pre-Competition

For: Dog and handler teams who have taken or have proficiency in skills taught in Foundation II.

What we teach in this class:

• Advancement of contact, jumping & weave skills
• Advancement of handling skills
• Reinforcement of performance criteria
• Reinforcement of flatwork & obedience skills
• How to walk an agility course
• Sequencing of obstacles

Competition

For: Dog & handler teams who have taken Pre-Competition or who are already competing.

What we teach in this class:

• Continued advancement of contact, jumping & weave skills
• Continued advancement of handling skills
• Reinforcement of performance criteria
• Reinforcement of flatwork & obedience skills
• Tightening course times by path and handling option analysis

Training Locations: 

Buzzards Bay, MA  - Outdoors on packed dirt, fenced-in ring

Tuesday Evenings

Foundation:     6 - 7 p.m.

Pre Competition:  7:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Wednesday Morning

Foundation:    8 - 9 a.m.

Competition:    9:15 - 10:15 a.m., 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evenings

Competition:    6 - 7 p.m., 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Canine New England in Walpole, MA  - Indoors on artificial turf

Monday Evenings

Foundation:  5 - 6 p.m., 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.

Competition: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., 8:45 - 9:45 p.m.

Thursday Morning

Foundation:     12:15 - 1:15 p.m.

Competition: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., 9:45 - 10:45 a.m., 11 a.m. - noon  



All classes run in 6 week sessions.  Call to sign up or to

find out which class is best suited for you and your dog

Private lessons available by appointment

In-Home private lessons available by appointment

First time puppy owner?  Already have an older dog and now a new one is on the way?  Adopting from a rescue organization or shelter?  Let us help you with our New Arrival Prep service.  Here's what it is.  During a one hour consultation we'll listen to your questions, then we'll tell you all you need to know about bringing a new puppy or dog into your home.  From crates and toys, food and collars, to behavioral issues that may come up to books to read.   After the consultation, we'll customize a shopping list for you or you can have us do the shopping for you.  We can even help you with interior design and decorating to accommodate your dog.