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Class Information and Policies Private training for puppy training, obedience, clicker training and behavioral consulting is available by appointment only. Please visit our Services page to view our private training options. We don't allow aggressive dogs into classes, however we may work with them privately or refer you to another qualified trainer for private lessons. Due to our busy weekend schedule of dog shows and seminars, some Saturday sessions will have skipped Saturdays. You will receive a class schedule at the first class meeting. We do not give refunds for any reason. If you are interested in registering for a class, you may contact us to request a registration form, or contact the agency below if the class is being offered through one of the recreation departments or the adult school. We require that all dogs and puppies attending our classes be current on vaccinations. Owners must bring proof of DHPP and Rabies to first class. Leptospirosis and Kennel Cough also required at Dublin Creek Kennel classes. Visit our Locations page to see where we hold our classes. Visit our Board and Train page for information. Visit our Seminars page to see upcoming seminars and events we are hosting. If you have questions about some of the classes, visit our dog sports and activities page that explains different dog sports. Registering For Classes To register for San Lorenzo classes call HARD at (510) 881-6700. To register for Castro Valley classes call CV Adult at (510) 886-1000 or online at www.cvadult.org To register for all other classes including classes at Braveheart Dog Training, Dublin Creek Kennel, Pride and Pedigree and The Dog School please email us to request a registration form. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT OUR BEGINNING CLASSES DO FILL UP QUICKLY SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY AND TIMELY! Calendar and Class Schedules Classes are color coded by location on calendar. Castro Valley - Purple, Dublin - Blue, San Lorenzo - Orange, San Leandro - Green. Descriptions and other information below. Puppy Classes Puppy Preschool Socialization Class (6 weeks, 50 minutes to 1 Hour, $150) Saturdays, Castro Valley, 10:00-10:50am (next session starts January 28, 2012) - Instructor: Vicki Ronchette Saturdays, Dublin, 10:00-10:50am (next session starts March 17, 2012) - Instructor: Vicki Ronchette All of our puppy classes are taught by Vicki Ronchette, CPDT, CAP2. Vicki has been involved in puppy classes for over 20 years. We believe that puppy classes are among the most important classes that you will ever attend with your dog. Puppy classes shape how your dog will grow up and relate to other dogs, other people and you. We take great care in making sure that each puppy is socialized in a way that benefits him and protects his comfort level to ensure positive experiences at this critical period in his life. This is a "make or break" time in a puppies life that even one bad experience can greatly impact, this is why we do everything we can to make sure that our puppy classes give puppies the best start possible. Puppy socialization class is for puppies between the ages of 2 and 5 months old. This class is designed to socialize puppies with other puppies as well as new people and to help owners deal with puppy issues such as potty training, biting, jumping up and more. We also get the puppies started on learning the fundamental obedience behaviors such as sit, down, come and loose leash walking. Owners should bring a 6 foot leather, nylon or cotton lead, buckle or snap collar and treats, as well as proof of shots. Puppies must have had at least 2 shots and puppies over 4 months old must have had their rabies shot. This is a 6 week course. We offer a 10% discount on the second puppy for clients registering two puppies for the same class. 10% discount good for Puppy Preschool class only. No class 2/18 Beginning Classes Beginning Obedience/Manners Class (6 weeks, 1 hour, $150) Saturdays, Castro Valley, 9:00-10:00am (next session starts on January 28, 2012) - Instructor: Vicki Ronchette Saturdays, Dublin, 9:00-10:00am (next session starts on March 17, 2012) - Instructor: Vicki Ronchette Beginning Obedience is recommended for dogs 5 months of age and older. This class is designed to teach owners how dogs learn. Students will be taught how to train their dogs to heel, sit, come, lie down, stay as well as others. Dogs do come to the first class. Different types of equipment will be discussed and recommended on the first night. Owners must bring proof of shots to the first class. Aggressive dogs may be excused from class. Beginning Obedience/Manners Class for Small Dogs (under 25 pounds) 6 weeks, 1 hour, $150 Mondays, Castro Valley, 6:30-7:30pm (next session starts on January 23, 2012*) - Instructor: Vicki Ronchette This class is identical to the one listed above but is open only to smaller dogs. This class is great for the little guys who may feel uncomfortable or intimidated by being around larger dogs. Dogs do come to the first class. *No class on the first Monday of the month. Three's Company Beginning Obedience/Manners Class (5 weeks, 45 minutes, $200) Tuesdays, San Leandro, 6:00-6:45pm (next session March 20, 2012) - Instructor: Vicki Ronchette This class is identical to the Beginning Obedience/Manners Class listed above but is limited to only 3 dogs and owners. This allows clients who need more one on one time. Somewhere in between private lessons and a group class, our Three's Company class allows clients to afford more one on one training at an affordable cost. Intermediate/Advanced Level Classes and Specialty Classes Fun with Freestyle (6 weeks, 50 minutes, $150) Saturdays, Castro Valley, 11:00-11:50am (next session starts January 28, 2012) Canine Freestyle is a fun and relaxing sport in which a handler and dog work together to music. The movements can be heelwork or tricks and other fun moves! You do not have to be a dancer to enjoy this sport with your dog! No class on 2/18 K9 Nose Work Classes We are really excited to be offering K9 Nose Work classes through Braveheart! Nose Work is a fun new dog sport where dogs learn to detect specific targete odors not unlike detection dogs. Check out our video on K9 Nose Work here! Private Nose Work sessions also available! Introduction to K9 Nose Work (6 weeks, 1 1/2 hours, $150) Thursdays, San Leandro, 6:00-7:30pm (next session starts January 12, 2012) - Instructor: Vicki Ronchette Sundays, Oakland, 11am-12:30pm (next session starts February 19, 2012) - Instructor: Vicki Ronchette Monday, Pleasanton, 6-7:30pm (next session starts March 19, 2012) - Instructor: Vicki Ronchette Dogs have an amazing sense of smell and a natural desire to hunt. This class focuses on teaching you how to encourage and develop your dog's natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise. It's a great class for your dog to have fun, build confidence and burn lots of mental and physical energy and to find out just how good is your dog's nose. High food or toy motivation is beneficial for this class. Dogs must be able to handle confinement in a vehicle or crate (depending on location) away from handlers. Introduction to Odor (6 weeks, 1 1/2 hours, $150) Thursdays, San Leandro, 7:30-8:00pm (next session starts January 12, 2012) - Instructor: Vicki Ronchette Saturdays, San Leandro, 2:00-3:30pm (next session starts January 14, 2012) - Instructor: Vicki Ronchette This class advances the dog's scent discrimination skills taught in the Introduction to Nose Work Class. All dogs are taught to identify the first target odor, a natural essential oil. Additionally, we introduce techniques and tactics for building better dog/handler teamwork. Dogs must have completed Introduction to Nose Work and must have instructor approval to register for this class. Dogs must be able to handle confinement in a vehicle away from handlers.
Thursdays, San Leandro, 7:30-8:30pm (next session starts March 8, 2012) - Instructor: Vicki Ronchette This class is for ongoing Braveheart K9 Nose Work students who have completed Introduction to K9 Nose Work and Introduction to Odor and with instructor approval. Drop In K9 Nose Work (Drop In, 1 hour, $10 per class) Every other Wednesday San Leandro, 7:00-8:00pm - Instructor: Yvonne Chohan See calendar above for which Wednesdays This class has limited spots, you MUST RSVP by emailing BraveheartNosework@gmail.com to reserve a spot or you risk not having a spot. When you RSVP please send your name, your dog's name and where your dog attended an Introduction to K9 Nose Work class. If you RSVP for a spot but don't come you will still be required to pay for the class. This drop in class is for students who have completed an Introduction to K9 Nose Work class or our Fun with Scentwork class with the dog they are planning to attend with and wish to continue working with their dogs in between regular Nose Work classes. This class will not replace your other Nose Work classes, it is simply a practice class. Open to both dogs on food and odor. Dogs that have not completed Intro to K9 Nose Work or Fun with Scentwork are not permitted to attend, no exceptions. Please be on time, class will start promptly at 7:00.
Dates, times and locations will vary. Information on these sessions will be posted here as well as on the blog and Facebook and email invitations will be sent to Braveheart students. Our Drop In Field Trip sessions will be on going one time sessions scheduled from time to time. These sessions will give students the opportunity to practice Nose Work with their dogs in different locations to improve the dogs skills. These sessions are open to students who have completed an Introduction to K9 Nose Work class or our Fun with Scentwork class with the dog they are planning to attend with. Open to both dogs on food and odor. Dogs that have not completed Intro to K9 Nose Work are not permitted to attend, no exceptions. Intermediate Obedience (6 weeks, 45 minutes, $120) Mondays, Castro Valley Adult, 7:30-8:15pm (next session starts January 23, 2012*) - Instructor: Vicki Ronchette Intermediate Obedience is for dogs who have successfully completed beginning obedience. It is designed to polish up the basic obedience skills in order to prepare the dog for more advanced obedience such as off leash work. *No class on the first Monday of the month. Confidence Building for Marshmallows (3 weeks, 1 hour, $75) Thursdays, San Leandro, 6:00-6:50pm (next session starts March 8, 2012) - Instructor: Vicki Ronchette Our Confidence Building for Marshmallows is a great first class for shy, reactive or fearful dogs that we affectionately refer to as "Marshmallows". This class is designed to teach owners how to build confidence in their dogs by allowing the dogs to explore and seek and find reinforcement for their brave choices. Please take a look at this video for an idea of what our Marshmallows class looks like. The Marshmallow class is a great class for dogs who are not quite ready for a group class. Dogs who complete this class may want to go into one of our Introduction to K9 Nose Work classes afterwards. Rally On! (6 weeks, 75 - 90 minutes, $150) Wednesdays, San Leandro, 7:30pm-8:45pm (next session TBA) - Instructor: Dawn Bushong Rally is a fun, relatively new dog sport that emphasizes teamwork and communication as dogs and handlers navigate a course of varied and interesting obedience exercises. This class will teach you and your dog how to perform a wide variety of Rally exercises, how to read the Rally signs, and how to string the signs together into full Rally courses. You will learn Rally exercises from both APDT and AKC, as well as the similarities and differences in rules and scoring between these two venues. Rally is great fun whether you are interested in competing or just looking for a new and challenging activity to try with your dog. Dogs must have completed at least a Beginning Obedience/Manners class or have the fundamentals of sit, down, stay, and loose-leash walking. Due to space constraints, dogs must be dog and people friendly and able to handle confinement in a crate or car away from handlers. Fun with Agility (6 weeks, 50 minutes, $150) Offered in Spring and Summer only! Saturdays, Dublin, 11:00-11:50am (next session March 17, 2012) - Instructor: Vicki Ronchette This class allows clients and their dogs to experience agility. Dogs will learn how to complete several different obstacles including jumps, tire, weave poles and tunnels. Conformation Handling Classes Conformation Class, Drop In, 30 minutes, $10 per class (or 4 classes for $35) Tuesdays, San Leandro, 7:00pm Drop In Conformation All Dogs - Instructor: Vicki Ronchette Wednesdays, San Leandro, 12:00-12:30pm Drop in Conformation All Dogs - Instructor: Vicki Ronchette Conformation classes are held at our San Leandro location at 2123 Marina Blvd., San Leandro. Please read this before attending conformation class or contacting us for conformation We offer the only clicker/positive conformation classes in the area and are referred to by many other trainers for our specialized approach to conformation training. The conformation drop in classes will help you get your dog ready for the show ring. Aggressive or dog reactive dogs will not be permitted to participate in group conformation classes. We will occasionally not have conformation class so please contact us to make sure class is happening before showing up if you are not on our conformation email list. Our drop in conformation classes are open to anyone regardless of their level of experience. One private conformation session may be helpful to people just getting started but it's not required. The only requirement is that you use only positive reinforcement in our classes. We do not use leash "jerks" or "pops" or other compulsive methods and do not permit those methods in our classes. Anyone using corrections or intimidation will be asked to leave. Note: Our drop in conformation classes are not simply practice classes, we do give instruction and work on specific training issues for show dogs. Occasionally our drop in conformation classes will be canceled. Please subscribe to our blog or "like"us on Facebook to receive updates about these classes. Skill Building for the Show Ring (5 weeks, 45 minutes, $120) Thursdays, Dublin, 7:30-8:15pm (next session TBA) - Instructor: Vicki Ronchette This brand new class will include practice run throughs as in our drop in classes but will also include group class drills and skill building exercises to give students more practice on the individual show ring behaviors. It should be a lot of fun! Clicking for Conformation (5 weeks, 50 minutes, $150) Thursdays, San Leandro, 6:30-7:20pm (next session starts March 8, 2012) - Instructor: Vicki Ronchette This course will help people wanting to get started with clicker training their show dogs. We will work on teaching the dogs to stack, gait and accept examination. While this is a class to teach conformation or show ring behaviors, dogs need not be show dogs to enroll. This class will help dogs learn to accept handling and everything worked on is appropriate for pet dogs as well. Do you have two friends that you would like to do this class with? Let me know and we will schedule a semi private class just for the three of you. The cost for Clicking for Conformation for Three is $200 per person. Conformation Training, Private sessions (Initial one hour session $110, then $100 per hour) Conformation training is dog show preparation training. We offer the only clicker/positive conformation classes in the area and are referred to by many other trainers for our specialized approach to conformation training. Private conformation coaching and training is typically held in our San Leandro facility or at a San Leandro park (if we need to do outside work). Small Dog Play Group Wednesdays, San Leandro, 6:30-7:00pm - Play Group Supervisor: Yvonne Chohan We offer a Small Dog Play Group for owners of small dogs who want a safe, supervised place for their dogs to interact with other small dogs. Candidates for Play Group are small dogs (under 20 pounds) that get along well with other dogs and people. New dogs will be evaluated at their first visit to determine if they are a candidate for our Play Group. Dogs that are aggressive with other dogs or people will not be allowed to participate. Dogs who are shy or fearful may be permitted to participate if the Play Group Supervisor determines that including the dog will be beneficial to that dog as well as other dogs in the Play Group. Our Play Group works well and is beneficial to many dogs, but there are some dogs who simply don't do well in large groups of dogs. Dogs who don't play appropriately or are too rough may not be a candidate for Play Group. Cost is $7 per visit, or you may purchase a discount card for $20 for 4 visits. |
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