BEYOND BASIC

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Intermediate

Introduction to on-lead heeling, off-lead recalls, and stays; continued work on basic obedience skills. Limit 6-8.

PREREQUISITE: SOTC Basic or permission

MEETINGS: 8 meetings, 45 minutes

PRICE: SOTC members $96 or 8 points, non-members $144

• INT-W630   |   Wednesday 6:30pm starting 1/14  (will not meet on 2/11, 3/11)   |   Co-instructors Bari Tassinaro & Jackie Upwood

• INT-TH7  (limit 6)  |  Thursday 7pm starting 1/8 (will not meet on 1/15, 1/29, 2/12,  3/5)  |  Co-instructors Larry Krieger & Martina St. Leger 

Canine Good Citizen / CGC Advanced

CGC training provides the framework for your dog to become a polite member of society. The ten test items are practical, functional behaviors that every dog should know. The CGC Advanced title is for dogs who already have a CGC title, and test items will reflect a more advanced level of accomplishment. Tests for both titles will be given at the last class. Limit 6.

PREREQUISITE:  SOTC Basic or permission

MEETINGS:  6 meetings (1/2, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20, 2/27, 3/13), 60 minutes

PRICE: SOTC members $72 or 6 points, non-members $108

• CGCA-F12  |  Friday 12 noon starting 1/2 (will not meet on 1/9, 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 3/6)  |  Instructor Linda Aloi, assistant Janine Ramsden

Happy Heeling

Now listed under Competition Obedience

Conformation

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Conformation Drop-ins

Drop in class for training dog and handler for the conformation (breed) ring.  If appropriate for class make-up, breed standards, conformation rules, grooming of dog and handler will be discussed.

PREREQUISITE:   None! Dogs should be at least 12 weeks of age and should have received age-appropriate vaccinations.

MEETINGS:   8 meetings (2/3, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31), 45 minutes

PRICE:   SOTC members $12 or 2 tickets, non-members $18 (per drop-in, pay as you go -- checks, exact change, or  click HERE to pay on-line with a credit card)

TO REGISTER:  To reserve a spot for a particular meeting and to confirm that class will be held, email the instructor via the link below

• CON-TU7   |   Tuesday 7pm starting  2/3 (will not meet on 2/10)  |   Instructor Mary Walker, assistants Mary Kobis & Lynn Coates

RALLY

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Rally students must crate their dogs while they walk the course. Non-members may use a guest crate, if available, or bring their own crate each time and carry it out after class.

Intro to Rally Skills 

We will work on the skills needed to start competing in Rally. We will work on basics like heeling and stays in addition to learning the Novice signs and the Rally rules. Limit 6-8.

PREREQUISITE: Dogs must be able to do sustained heeling and have reliable sit, down and stay. Dogs must be able to be crated during class.

MEETINGS: 4 meetings (1/2, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20; makeup dates if needed on 2/27, 3/13), 60 minutes

PRICE: SOTC members $48 or 4 points, non-members $72

• RSK1-F215 | Friday 2:15pm starting 1/2 (will not meet on 1/9, 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 3/6)  |  Instructor Judy McManus, assistant  Ann Hardy

Rally Intermediate / Advanced 

An introduction to the Intermediate/Advanced Rally exercises, with an emphasis on learning the signs and how to run a smooth and efficient course.  Limit 6.

PREREQUISITE: Rally Novice class or permission. Students must crate their dogs while they walk the course.

MEETINGS: 6 meetings, 60 minutes

PRICE: SOTC members $72 or 6 points, non-members $108

• RAL2-TU5 | Tuesday 5pm starting 1/6 (will not meet on 2/10)   |  Co-instructors Kathy Morse & Paul Vautrain

Rally Skills, Advanced Through Master

Each class meeting will focus on a single skill, and students working on all the exercises (regardless of level) related to that skill.  For example, if working on the Excellent-level “backup 3 steps,” we will also work on the Master-level backup signs. We will work sequences, not full courses. Limit 6-8.

PREREQUISITE: Must be working at or above Intermediate and must be able to work off lead. Dogs must be able to be crated during class.

MEETINGS: 4 meetings (1/2, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20; makeup dates if needed on 2/27, 3/13), 60 minutes

PRICE: SOTC members $48 or 4 points, non-members $72

• RSK3-F1 | Friday 1pm  starting 1/2 (will not meet on 1/9, 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 3/6)    |   Instructor Judy McManus, assistant  Ann Hardy

Rally Master: Learning the Signs

Emphasis will be on learning and practicing 2-3 master signs per week and then incorporating them into a short sequence so handlers can practice them in flow with lower level signs interspersed for ease of transition. Any questions, please call or email Pat. Limit 6.

PREREQUISITE:   RE title; or RN and CD; or permission of instructor

MEETINGS:   4 meetings (1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28; makeup day if needed on 3/14), 90 minutes

PRICE:   SOTC members $48 or 4 points, non-members $72

• RAL5-SA10   |  Saturday 10am starting 1/24  (will not meet on 1/31, 2/14)   |   Co-instructors Pat John & Jennifer Taylor

Ready to RACH  2
(continuation class, part 2 of 2)

Considering going after your Rally RAE and RACH? This class will use and review all level signs and start to build your dog’s stamina to run more than one course in a day. Format will be three courses, Advanced, Excellent, and Masters, run during the 90-minute class. Time will be spent on skills necessary to properly execute the “harder” signs, and hone your basics. Limit 4 teams.

PREREQUISITE: For students who took this instructor's Ready to RACH class in the fall (L. Aloi, J. Bender, K. Mickinkle, L. Mickinkle at 11:30am; T. Botsford, D. Eggleston, L. Miller, P. Renock at 1pm). If openings remain after these students have responded, additional students may be admitted by permission of the instructor. Students must crate their dogs while they walk the course.

MEETINGS: 6 meetings, 90 minutes

PRICE: SOTC members $72 or 6 points, non-members $108

• RAL6-M1130  |  Monday 11:30am starting 1/5  |   Co-instructors Debbie Keith & Kathy Mosher

• RAL6-M1  |  Monday 1pm starting 1/5   |  Co-instructors Debbie Keith & Kathy Mosher

*NEW!* Rally Drop-ins, Novice Through Master

Drop-ins with nested courses.

MEETINGS:  4 meetings, 75 minutes

PRICE:   SOTC members $12 or 2 tickets, non-members $18 (per drop-in, pay as you go -- checks, exact change, or  click HERE to pay on-line with a credit card)

TO REGISTER:  To reserve a spot for a particular meeting and to confirm that class will be held, email the instructor via the link below

• RDI-TU715   |   Tuesday 7:15pm starting  1/6  |   Instructor Mary Kobis, assistant Natalie Gilman

COMPETITION OBEDIENCE

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Young Dog Competition 2
(continuation class, part 2 of 3) 

A continuation of the fall class. Limit 6.

NOTE: This is the 2nd class in a 3-class sequence. The sequence starts once a year, in the fall, with follow-on classes offered in the winter and spring sessions.

PREREQUISITE: For those continuing from Young Dog 1 (T. Boyce-Smith, K. D'Eredita, J. Fishack, M. Martin, S. Podejko, M. St. Leger in Tuesday class; L. Coates, R. Hennigan, D. Knobel, P. Mooney, J. Precourt, D. Schmidt in Thursday class). If openings remain after these students have responded, additional students may be admitted by permission of the instructor. 

MEETINGS:   6 meetings, 45 minutes

PRICE:  SOTC members $54 or 6 points

• YDC2-TU10   |   Tuesday 10am starting 1/6  (note time change for winter session only)  |  Instructor Kathy McCloskey, assistant Bari Tassinaro

• YDC2-TH6   |   Thursday 6pm starting 1/8  (will not meet on 1/15, 1/29, 2/12,  3/5)  |  Instructor Kathy McCloskey, assistant Jennifer Taylor

Novice Obedience & Happy Heeling

Ready to have some serious fun with your dog? This class is perfect if you dream of a dog who finds joy in competition obedience skills and heeling. We'll be using games and playful techniques to make training fun for both you and your furry friend. Think of it as a fun, engaging way to build an amazing bond with your dog while mastering those Novice obedience and heeling skills. Limit 6.

PREREQUISITE: SOTC Intermediate or permission

MEETINGS: 6 meetings, 60 minutes

PRICE: SOTC members $72 or 6 points, non-members $108

• HH-TU6  |  Tuesday 6pm starting 1/6 (will not meet on 2/10)   |  Co-instructors Kathy Morse & Emily Whittaker

Intermediate Novice

For those familiar with the Novice exercises but not ready for competition. This class will continue work on Novice skills, including the recent changes to the CD requirements. Limit 6-10 (we will split the class into two sections if need be).

PREREQUISITE: Prior Novice class, BN/PN title, or permission. Students must have Novice skills prior to sign-up.

MEETINGS: 6 meetings, 45 minutes

PRICE: SOTC members $72 or 6 points, non-members $108

• NOV2-M7  |  Monday 7pm starting 1/5 (will not meet on 1/12)    |  Co-instructors Sue Eaton & Kelly Mueller

Intro to Open

An introduction to the Open exercises. Limit 6.

MEETINGS: 6 meetings, 45 minutes

PRICE: SOTC members $72 or 6 points, non-members $108

• OPN1-M6  |  Monday 6pm starting starting 1/5 (will not meet on 1/12)  |  Instructor Wendy Longden, assistant Natalie Gilman

Intro to Utility

An introduction to the Utility exercises. Limit 6.

MEETINGS:   6 meetings, 45 minutes

PRICE: SOTC members $72 or 6 points, non-members $108

• UTL1-M5 | Monday 5pm starting  1/5 (will not meet on 1/12)   |  Instructor Kathy Helmke, assistant Sue Eaton

Advanced Open / Utility

A proofing and polishing class for Open and Utility. Limit 6.

PREREQUISITE: Working knowledge of all the exercises

MEETINGS: 6 meetings, 45 minutes

PRICE: SOTC members $72 or 6 points, non-members $108

• OU3-M6 | Monday 6pm starting 1/5 (will not meet on 1/12)   |  Instructor Kathy Helmke, assistant Roberta Hennigan

Open & Utility Problem Solving
(Continuation class)

Students should email their Open or Utility problem to Steph. This is a problem-solving class, not a class designed to teach the exercises. Handlers must already understand the Open or Utility exercise they want to troubleshoot and must already have taught their dogs the exercises. Limit 5.

PREREQUISITE:  For students who took this instructor's Problem Solving classes in the fall (S. DeRienzo, J. Lafave, M. Martin, B. Tassinaro, J. Taylor in one class; O. Fetzner, D. Keith, K. McCloskey, E. O'Connor, C. Pover in the other). If openings remain after these students have responded, additional students may be admitted by permission of the instructor.

MEETINGS: 3 meetings, 60 minutes. The two sections will meet on alternate weeks in the same time slot.

PRICE: SOTC members $36 or 3 points, non-members $54

• OUP-TU11a | Tuesday 11am  starting  1/6  (will meet 1/6, 1/20, 2/3)  |  Instructor Stephanie Podejko

• OUP-TU11b | Tuesday 11am  starting  1/13 (will meet 1/13, 1/27, 2/10)   |  Instructor Stephanie Podejko

Obedience Drop-in Run-thrus

All levels welcome. Individual run-throughs and group stays.

Please include the level of your run through when emailing to reserve your spot.

MEETINGS:   8 meetings (1/8, 1/22, 2/5, 2/19, 2/26, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26), 90 minutes

PRICE:   SOTC members $9 or 2 tickets, non-members $13 (per drop-in, pay as you go -- checks, exact change, or  click HERE to pay on-line with a credit card)

TO REGISTER:  To reserve a spot for a particular meeting and to confirm that class will be held, text or call the instructor at 315-439-4645

• ODI-TH7   |   Thursday 7pm starting 1/8   |   Instructor Colleen Clemett

AGILITY

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Agility students must arrive on time so as to be available to help with equipment setup if required.

Dogs must be crated while students walk the course or move equipment. Students may use a guest crate or bring their own crate each time and carry it out after class.

Agility Foundations 1

This class will cover the foundation skills required for competition agility, such as teamwork, self-control, body control, and shaping. The class is appropriate for all handlers (experienced agility competitors as well as those new to the sport) and is required for inexperienced handlers. If you have never competed in agility, you must take Foundations before enrolling in any other agility class SOTC offers. Limit 6.

PREREQUISITE:  SOTC Basic graduate or permission

MEETINGS:   6 meetings, 75 minutes

PRICE:   SOTC members $90 or 9 points, non-members $132

• AFN1-TH615   |   Thursday 6:15pm  starting 1/8 (will not meet on 1/15, 1/29, 2/12,  3/5)   |   Instructor Janine Ramsden, assistant Lisa Garofalo

Beginner Agility

Introduction to contact equipment, jump training, practicing lead-outs, and basic handling. Building drive while maintaining focus and control.  Limit 6.

PREREQUISITE:   Students who have not previously competed in agility must have taken SOTC Agility Foundations or an equivalent class elsewhere before enrolling in this class. Dogs should be at least 8 months old. 

MEETINGS:   6 meetings, 75 minutes

PRICE: SOTC members $90 or 9 points, non-members $132

• AGL1-M745   |   Monday 7:45pm on 1/5, 1/26, 2/9, switching to 6:30pm on 2/23, 3/2, 3/16  |  Co-instructors Amy Shaw & Jennifer Precourt, assistant Dawn Evans  
  *** Note change of time slot for the last 3 meetings of the class ***

Advanced Beginner Agility

Building confidence on contact equipment, introduction of weave poles, developing dog and handler skills, beginning simple sequencing, and doing grid work. Limit 6.

PREREQUISITE:   Successfully passing SOTC Beginner Agility or permission / run-through

MEETINGS:   6 meetings, 90 minutes

PRICE: SOTC members $90 or 9 points, non-members $132

• AGL2-M6   |   Monday 6pm starting 1/5 (will not meet on 1/12)    |   Co-instructors Jennifer Precourt, Scott Reichinger & Amy Shaw

Intermediate Agility

Getting ready for the Novice ring! Developing confidence on obstacles and weaves. Starting to put things together: sequencing, handling techniques, what to do and where to do it, working through distractions. Limit 6.

PREREQUISITE: Successfully passing SOTC Advanced Beginner Agility or run-through. Off-lead control is required. Dogs should be confident jumping at full height, going through all "hoop" obstacles, negotiating full-height contacts with mild support, doing 6 weaves with mild support, doing a sequence of 5-8 obstacles.

MEETINGS: 6 meetings, 60 minutes

PRICE: SOTC members $72 or 6 points, non-members $108

• AGL3-TH1230   |   Thursday 12:30pm starting 1/8   (will not meet on 1/29, 2/12) |   Co-instructors Jeri Fishack & Kris Hart

Weave Pole Proofing & Starting 2x2 Poles 

This class is for teams just starting their weave career with 2x2 poles or more experienced teams looking to proof hard entrances and added distractions. Limit 4.

PREREQUISITE:   Dogs must be at least 12 months of age

MEETINGS:   6 meetings, 60 minutes

PRICE:   SOTC members $72 or 6 points, non-members $108

•  AGW-TU430   |   Tuesday 4:30pm starting  1/6 (will not meet on 2/10)   |   Co-instructors Karen Vanderburgh & Sue DeRienzo

Parallel Games & Jump Grids for Dog Sports

This is a combo class based on games from Leslie McDevitt (author of “Control Unleashed”) and the jump grids from Susan Salo. It is distraction training while doing agility, obedience, rally, or flyball activities, etc.

Distraction will be provided by another dog working on the other side of ring gating.

You will learn pattern games you can do with your dog to keep them engaged with you through distractions in the environment. The use of remote reinforcement will also be covered. The goal is that you can utilize what you learned in training, in trial environments. A different foundation grid or jumping activity will be offered every week.

Depending on the level of the dogs in class we will build this up slowly for some and quicker for others.

Limit 4 dog and handler teams.

PREREQUISITE: Dogs must be 18 months and up to any age. They should have a recall, walk on a leash, and must be good with other dogs in the ring at the same time.

MEETINGS:   6 meetings, 90 minutes

PRICE: SOTC members $90 or 9 points, non-members $132

• AGPG-M1030  |  Monday 10:30am starting 1/5 (will not meet on 1/19, 2/16)  |  Instructor Linda Kaufman, assistant Barb Reuter

*NEW!* Agility Fun Games

Focus on a different game's rules and strategy each week. Games included are FAST, Colors, Jackpot, FullHouse, Snooker, Wildcard, Triple Threat (a great training game), and others we find fun and a learning opportunity for our students. Courses and rules sent by email the day before class so students can look them over before class. Students are expected to assist with course setup. Limit 6.

PREREQUISITE: Training at the Novice level

MEETINGS:  8 meetings, 90 minutes

PRICE:  SOTC members $120 or 12 points, non-members $176

• AGFG-M130  |  Monday 1:30pm starting 1/5  |  Instructor Diane Eggleston, assistant Francine Bassett

*NEW!* Fun with Discriminations: Verbal & Handling Skills

Develop the skills to be confident when presented with discriminations! This class will focus on teaching verbal discrimination games from the foundation level between treats and toys, all the way to tricky obstacle discriminations. Of course we can't forget the role of our handling in these situations! To balance this class, we will be working on games that build connection with our dogs to communicate effectively and efficiently with our body. Limit 4.

PREREQUISITE: Training at the Novice level and above, or instructor approval

MEETINGS:  6 meetings, 60 minutes

PRICE:   SOTC members $72 or 6 points, non-members $108

• AGD-W630  |  Wednesday 6:30pm starting 1/7  |  Instructor Rumpelstiltskin Morgan

Pre-Novice Agility

A class for students who don't feel they are quite ready to compete in Novice. We will focus on sharpening handler and dog skills including crosses, obstacle performance and jump patterns to build team confidence in the ring. Limit 6.

PREREQUISITE: Completion of an Intermediate-level agility class

MEETINGS:   6 meetings, 90 minutes

PRICE:  SOTC members $90 or 9 points, non-members $132

• AGPN-W330  |  Wednesday 3:30pm starting 1/7   |  Co-instructors Dottie Hamblin & Diane Eggleston

Agility Drop-ins, Novice to Masters

Nested courses will be built, course maps will be provided. Run the courses or train as you wish. Please be prompt for setup. Limit 10 teams per meeting.

MEETINGS: Number TBA,  90 minutes

PRICE:   SOTC members $12 or 2 tickets, non-members $18 (per drop-in, pay as you go; checks, exact change, or  click HERE to pay on-line with a credit card)

TO REGISTER:   To reserve a spot for a particular meeting and to confirm that class will be held, email the instructor via the link below

• ADI-TH730 | Thursday 7:30pm, dates TBA | Instructor  Andrea Lee , assistant Tom Weickert  

Novice Agility

For students preparing for Novice. Limit 6.

PREREQUISITE:   Successfully passing SOTC Intermediate Agility or permission. Dogs must be able to perform full-height contacts, do 6 weave poles, and negotiate sequences of 8-10 obstacles.

MEETINGS:   6 meetings, 60 minutes

PRICE:   SOTC members $72 or 6 points, non-members $108

• AGL4-TU645   |   Tuesday 6:45pm starting 1/6 (will not meet on 2/10)   |   Instructor Becky Konst, assistant Tom Canino

Open Agility

For students preparing for Open. Limit 6.

PREREQUISITE:   Novice agility titles or permission

MEETINGS:   6 meetings, 60 minutes

PRICE:   SOTC members $72 or 6 points, non-members $108

• AGL5-TU8   |   Tuesday 8pm starting  1/6 (will not meet on 2/10)   |   Instructor Becky Konst, assistant Tom Canino

Excellent / Masters Agility

Not offered this time 

ISC Coursework 

Each week a different ISC course will be set up using the full turf area! We will spend two weeks on each level and progress upwards with courses and skills. First two weeks Level 1, next two weeks Level 2, last two weeks Level 3. There will be parts we are confident with and parts that we don’t have the skills for yet- and that’s ok! Courses will be broken down into shorter sequences and then put together for the full course! When there are skills not yet in our toolbox, those will be taught.

Limit 4.

PREREQUISITE:  Training at the Novice level

MEETINGS:   6 meetings, 60 minutes

PRICE:   SOTC members $72 or 6 points, non-members $108

• AGISC-W1130  |  Wednesday 11:30am starting 1/7  (will not meet on 1/28, 2/4)  |  Co-instructors Michele Maier & Rumpelstiltskin Morgan

• AGISC-W130  |   Wednesday 1:30pm starting 1/7  (will not meet on 1/28, 2/4)  |  Instructor Rumpelstiltskin Morgan

ISC Drop-ins (Level 1 & 2)

An international-style agility course designed by an FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) judge will be set up on the turf arena (130 foot x 80 foot). This will be an excellent opportunity for those interested in learning about AKC’s International Sweepstakes Class (ISC), a non-regular class providing a dog and handler an opportunity to demonstrate their advanced training and handling skills on various international-style standard and jumpers with weaves courses. Limit 10 dogs. Two-minute sessions on the floor (maximum of 3 runs total).

MEETINGS: Number TBA, 180 minutes

PRICE:   SOTC members $15 or 3 tickets, non-members $25 (per dog, pay as you go; checks, exact change, or click  HERE to pay on-line with a credit card)

TO REGISTER:   To reserve a spot for a particular meeting and to confirm that class will be held, email the instructor via the link below

• ISCDI  |  Saturdays & Sundays 1:30-4:30pm, dates TBA   |   Instructor Rumpelstiltskin Morgan, assistant Dawn Evans