Introduction to Dog Sports
Class Details: Introduction to Dog Sports
5-Weeks of FUN !!
This class offers many benefits. We play thinking games, so the conversation between you and your dog is a bit different than teaching k9 manners. Sport training creates a relationship that grows deeper and the bond is one that cannot be described at times. Classes serve several purposes. They all provide dog owners with an opportunity to engage with the dog in a thoughtful engaging way. It is an extension to your k9 manners training approach.
It is critical that your dog has been in a structured class BEFORE coming into Intro to Dog Sports. If you have any questions, please call me. 828-712-4245
This 5-week class is highly recommended for folks new to any dog sport scene. We want all students to get all they can out of their interactions with their dog. Dog sports are FUN and this class is designed to prepare owners for navigating and controlling their dog in any sport class. It also teaches you more fun things to do with your dog at home, both mentally and physially. The fun games will keep the dog fit and thoughtful as we show them how to use their bodies in the space - proprioception. This class offers a little bit of physical challenges, so your dog should go home tired. Sport classes are generally more stimulating then average dog training classes and so the types of things you will learn over and above learning new sporty activities are:
- Learn the art of shaping where the dog thinks and is more involved in the games we play
- Learn tricks for foundation skills in treibball, agility, and scent games
- Work on happy crate training techniques so that your dog loves any crate - especially at the vet office
- Learn how being a team player in the class can enhance your experience and learning
- Wellness, fitness and conditioning games will show the dog proprioception and body awareness
The sports that we review are: Agility - Treibball (Urban Herding) - Scent Nose Work (The Nose Knows) - K9 Fitness and Conditioning
If you have already taken this class, I can give you additional homework that will take you into the next levels of the sport you are most interested in. Call me to discuss the possibilities.
Cost: $165
5-Weeks of FUN ... with 3-4 dog limit. Please call with questions
Instructors: Gail Hubbard
NEW Start Date: Saturday, October 4th at 10:30am
Mark Your Calendar: Saturday, October 4, 11, 25; November 1, 8. [no class on October 18th]
Time: 10:30 am
NEW Start Date: Thursday, October 2nd at 10:30am
Mark Your Calendar: Thursday, October 2, 9, 23, 30; November 6. [no class on October 16th]
Time: 10:30 am
New Class: Intro to Dog Sports "Round Two" Agility, Scent Work, and Treibball (Urban Hearding)
Please contact me if you are interested. This is where we continue on with two different sports that people are interested in. It is fun and for those who want to have fun with their dogs.
Details: This Intro to Dog Sports class is for those who have taken any typd of class before. It is extremely important that your dog is used to working around other dogs in close proximity.
Location: 41 Edgewood Road Extension, Asheville NC 28803
This is a residence so play drive slowly. Please also know that there is plenty of parking on the right of the house so please pull all the way up the driveway. I'm the second house on a shared driveway. Look for a red posts with the # 41 on it to guide you. Follow the red doggie signs. Look for red doors, red rockers on the porch and the red garage door. If you have any questions, please call me 828-712-4245.
What to Bring: Bring what motivates your dog (toy and small, soft food treats) and your enthusiasm!
Interested? Simply click the "Sign Up Now" bottom below.
Intro to Dog Sports "Round Two" Agility, Scent Work, and Treibball (Urban Hearding)
Class Details
Since teamwork between dog and human is the cornerstone of any sport, this class focuses on the relationship between you and your dog. Using a non-conventional way of training dog owners are challenged to team up with their k9 companion in a way they may not be used too. It is fun and the outcome is mind blowing as you get your dog to do things that you never could imagined them doing. In this Intro to Dog Sports "ROUND TWO" we push the basics a little further and start introducing other components in each sport. SO ... the prerequisite is the Introduction to Dog Sports!
This class can become an on-going experience. After this 5-week experience the class could continue on and on until you and your dog's performance and skills get to a competing level, if you so desire.
It is often exciting to watch the process and journey of each and every dog team.
Read a story from a student and her scottie.
If you have any interest to move on with any other sports we went over in Intro to Dog Sports, please contact me.
Cost: $165 for 5-weeks of FUN and Learning!
Instructor: Gail Hubbard
Mark your calendar: TBA
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What to Bring: Bring what motivates your dog (toy and small, soft food treats) and your enthusiasm!