Summer 2010
This summer session is the best ever! We have a ton of classes. You asked...we have a jam packed one and two day workshops! That's right two day workshops... Great for a busy summer schedule! So grab your calendars and a pen!
**** please NOTE **** disreguard all past dates**** Summer 2010
Special Passes:
All-Access Pass is $599, includes all classes and workshops (expect those taught by outside instruction) to attend graduate handler please add $200
Workshops only please Pass: $399 attend all workshops!!!
Mondays:
Evening Private Lessons
Tues:
Daytime Class:
Skill Builder, a little of this that. Leash work, heeling, improved stays, intense distrations. Will work the streets of Florence or at the training center Beginning 6- last Monday in Aug. 10am. Limited to 5 handlers
Manners 101 6-7 pm
Experinced Handler 7-8
Weds:
Therapy Dog Class: The focus of this class is on preparing the handler and dog for the therapy environment. This class is ideal for both the novice and experienced handler and will include field trips into the community to gain skills. Skills include working around medical equipment, loud noises, food, toys, and other distractions. Topics covered include stress and calming signals in dogs, infection control, medical ethics, general liability, and handling difficult visitation situations. Beginning Weds. July 7 , 2010 This 6 week class is limited to 6 students. Fee is $140.
Weds:
Jumps, Weaves and Tunnels: This class will allow you to explore the fastest growing dog sport and take you and your dog’s skills to the next level. You and your dog will learn trust and teamwork as you progress in your skills with sequencing obstacles and learn the footwork needed to be successful in the sport of agility. Your dog will jump through tires, tunnels, and weave poles, much more. (Dogs must be a minimum of 5 months of age to jump at the proper height for health and safety reasons) This 8 week class is limited to 6 dogs. Beginning June 30, 2010 Fee is just $180. Meets on Weds 6-7pm.
Weds: AKC Canine Good Citizenship Earning the CGC award will ensure that your dog is a well-respected member of your community. The Canine Good Citizen award is one of the first AKC certificates your dog can own and CGC provides an excellent foundation for all other training. Canine Good Citizen training is fun and useful. You’ll find that training for the CGC award will help you establish a closer bond with your dog 10 week class meets June 30 Weds 7-8 pm the fee is $210 includes test
All Classes Limited to 6 handlers unless otherwise noted.
Thurs: Private lessons
Fridays:
Trick, Targets and Games Oh My!: This class will cover tricks such as roll over, play dead, wipe your nose and yes, READ! This is an on-going class and a collaborative effort type class. Class fee for 3 months is $150. Fridays 5:45-6:30pm. Starting June 18, thru Aug 27, you may join at any point... Come have some fun!!!
Friday Social: is closed-FULL, 6:30-7:30 ish
Sat:
Manners 101 9-10
Social 10-11
4 week class
Tree hugging.... Nature luv'n Dog:
This 4 class, will explore the trails and parks in the comunity. Come commune with your dog. Just $110 Sat @11-12 begining July 17 please bring a snack for you and your dog to each class.
4 week class: On the Road Again: beginning Saturday July 17, 2010 at 12:00-1:15 pm This fun class 4 week provides the desired skills in order to handle your dog in public. Class participants will practice skills in several different locations in the community. Fee is $130 Location may include Look Park, Children’s Park, Downtown Northampton, Center of Florence, etc.
Sundays:
Graduate Handling and Training: This class is for the most experienced handlers. It will focus on advanced skill building; ultimate distractions while maintaining focus; social skills and so much more. This wonderful class will explore a variety of training skills, theories and sports, including drill team, free style, Rally-O and agility. This class is open to students with the desire to improve and bond more with their dog,. The fee is $600 for 6 months. Limited to 8 students. Meets on Sundays, 9-10am. Pro-rated for June-Sept
Social: 10-11
Coming up.....classes
Weds:
Off-Leash Extravaganza: This is truly an off –leash class. In fact, you will leave your leashes at the door. This class provides all the skills needed for off-leash handling and control. It is ideal for graduates of Graduate Handling or Experienced Handler. Beginning Weds Sept 1, @7-8pm, this 10 week class is $190, if you register before Aug 1, just $160!
OUR ONE -DAY WORKSHOPS
Focus, Control and Recall EVERYTIME ™ and Counter Surfin: Saturday July 24 at 2:00-3:30pm. Learn to keep your dog’s focus, in any situation, including dog parks, around those pesky squirrels; learn Come When Called EVERYTIME ™and so much more. Fee is $40. Limited to 5 students.
On the Road Again: (one day class) Saturday July 24, 2010 at 3:45-4:45pm. This fun class provides the desired skills in order to handle your dog in public. Class participants will practice skills in several different locations in the community. Fee is $45
Make your Own Dog Toys & Desserts: Sat July 24, at 7:00-8:30pm. A great gift for your fur-ball. Toys made for all of your furry friends (DOGS & CATS). We will make a tug toy and other fun dog toys. $15 includes supplies while also enjoying wonderful desserts! Please, NO DOGS.
Polite Greetings, Leash Walking and Too Much Barking: Sunday July 25, at 12:00-2:00pm. Does your dog's pulling or jumping embarrass you? Or maybe you just want your arm back in its socket and the scratches on your legs to heal. Whatever your reasons for teaching your dog not to jump up during greetings and to walk politely on leash, it's a great idea! Fee is $40 Limited to 5 students.
Jumps, Weaves and Tunnels: This workshop will allow you to explore the fastest growing dog sport and take you and your dog’s skills to the next level. You and your dog will learn trust and teamwork as you progress in your skills with sequencing obstacles and learn the footwork needed to be successful in the sport of agility. Your dog will jump through tires, tunnels, and weave poles, much more. (Dogs must be a minimum of 5 months of age to jump at the proper height for health and safety reasons) This 1 day class is limited to 6 dogs. Meets on Sat in Aug 10 from 11-12:30 just $15!
Weds: This 1 day prep class and test for thr AKC Canine Good Citizenship Earning the CGC award will ensure that your dog is a well-respected member of your community. The Canine Good Citizen award is one of the first AKC certificates your dog can own and CGC provides an excellent foundation for all other training. Canine Good Citizen training is fun and useful. You’ll find that training for the CGC award will help you establish a closer bond with your dog 1 day class meets Sat Aug 17 11am-1pm the fee is only $40, includes the test! EMAIL ME IF INTERESTED!!! Invite your friends! Open to all!!!
OUR 2-DAY WORKSHOP
Sat-Sun:
Therapy Dog Weekend Workshop: The focus of this weekend is on preparing the handler and dog for the therapy environment. This 2-day workshop is ideal for both the novice and experienced handler and will include field trips into the community to gain skills. Skills include working around medical equipment, loud noises, food, toys, and other distractions. Topics covered include stress and calming signals in dogs, infection control, medical ethics, general liability, and handling difficult visitation situations. Beginning Sat July 31-Sun Aug 1 this workshop is just $140. Limited to just 5 teams We will meet from 10-4 both days.
The whole Sha-bang: this Weekend Behavior Workshop covers is all! Polite Greeting, Leash Walking, Barking, Off-Leash Control, and Counter Surfing and behavior in public: this JAM packed class. Sat-Sunday 10-4 both days. Fee is just $160 for the entire weekend Limited to 5 handlers. Aug 14-15
Summer Potluck Gathering! This quartley event is a hallmark of Leading the Way's desire to create a real community. This year summer potluck will be hosted by Janet and her dog Sally at her home in South Deerfield, Sawmill Hill Rd they have wonderful, very large fenced yard!!! So bring a dish, a chair, your dog and your best "dog themed" Yankee swap gift (valued at $25) we are planning a cookout. From 5-8pm.... See you there!!!
To avoid to many of the same thing please follow the breakdown below: for 10-15 people
-Sporting breeds: please bring a main dish for the grille ****(hamburger have been spoken for)***
-Working Breeds: side dish
-Small breeds: dessert
-All other breeds please bring either side dish or dessert
-Drinks provided
**** New clients, please note to attend this wonderful event with YOUR dog please check with me ahead of time******
