Youth members will learn how to properly handle and care for their K9 companions. Lessons will include obedience training, use an agility course, rally, showmanship, and training and preparing youth members and dogs to show for competition. This year we will... We will begin with obedience training as that is the foundation of all good training. The next level of training will be rally, agility, and showmanship. We will begin a new program this year. The Foster dog Program, in this great program, youth will have the opportunity to learn a new skills, make new a friend and do a good deed. More information on this program coming soon. For the safety of our youth members and canine friends please prepare: ● Shots - All dogs need to be up to date with their rabies shots and other vaccinations . This protects your pal from diseases. ● Licenses - We plan on doing some really fun things with our k9 counter parts that will include taking them in public at times. ● Collar and Leashes - A well fitted collar is a great identifier, and when used in conjunction with a leash becomes a great tool to train and control your furry friend. A training collar is useful, also a six foot leash is required. ● TO HAVE FUN - Just breath, there is no magic that will make your dog do what you want immediately. With patience and understanding you will be amazed at what can be accomplished.
Suggestions that can make your time with this club more productive: 1. Spend some time with your dog exercising and bonding before meetings. If your dog has a lot of pent up energy it will be difficult to maintain focus and to get everything accomplished. 2. Have an understanding of what you would like to accomplish. You need to know where you are going to get there. Whether you goal is to run an agility course, train of obedience, or simply correct unwanted behaviors to become a better partner to your companion. 3. Be ready to have fun. Things can get frustrating when there are different things that grab your dog's attention and now they won't listen at all. This happens sometimes, do not get upset we will help you the best we can. At the end of the day, your dog is a living creature and sometimes will not cooperate, this tends to get easier with practice. Be patient it will get easier and is well worth the investment in your time. 4. Spend time with your Companion daily working on simply exercises.