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Level 4

Therapy

If you have a dog that just loves people or it seems people are just drawn to your dog this may be the route for you. Do you like helping others or making them feel better? Therapy dogs and their handlers visit nursing homes, hospitals and visit schools. Whether it’s just visiting an elderly person or teaching kids about dog safety or how to read you and your dog can make a difference.

At least 4 times per year we offer therapy dog testing with an TDI evaluator. TDI stands for Therapy Dogs International and they are a group of individuals that just love visiting with their dogs. Once your dog is certified you can join visiting groups.

Many of the TDI tests are similar to the Canine Good Citizen testing. You’ll also be introduced to medical equipment like walkers and wheel chairs and teach your dog to leave food or other items people may drop on the floor. Our Canine Good Citizen training class puts you on the right path to successfully training your dog for therapy work. To learn more give us a call or visit the TDI website at www.tdi-dog.org.

Cost

$25.00

**Call to confirm a time. These tests fill quickly

Therapy Dog Prep Class

(*For dogs wanting to test and start to do therapy visits)

This 4 week class will take you through the basics of what it takes to pass the TDI test. Pat Kinch is the instructor and have been involved with TDI for many years. Following the CGC/3D class this is the prep class to take right before you take the test and start visits with your dog.

*Call for more information and ask us how to get started

Class Schedule

Tuesday - 7:30pm

Cost

$159.00
Ask about our Ultimate Dogue program for $avings!

Fill out enrollment form here.

Therapy Dog Continuing Ed Classes

Once passing the TDI test it’s imperative you keep up with rules, regulations and expectations of TDI. Pat will help to guide you along as you and your dog make a difference in people’s lives during visits. Many people appreciate the opportunity to ensure they keep their dog obedience and mannered for upcoming visits. Continuing education classes are the perfect way to stay an A-student. For any of our clients that choose to enroll in the continuing education class we will waive your testing fees.
Here are some things to expect to work on in class:

How to help your dog deal with stress that comes from visiting
How to do a therapy dog visit
How to deal with emergencies during a visit
How to keep your dog safe during a visit
Therapy dog bags and what to take with on visits
Obedience and Manners Proofing and more!

Class Schedule

Thursday - 7:00pm
(1st & 3rd Thursday of each month)

Cost

$99.00/6 sessions
Drop in - $18.00

Expires: 6 months from date of purchase

Fill out enrollment form here.

Meet Pat Kinch

Pat has been doing therapy dog visits for over 18 years going to nursing homes, hospitals, libraries, rehabilitation centers, treatment centers, etc. She has trained and served the communities with 6 therapy dogs (and more to come!). Pat has had her AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator status and Therapy Dog International evaluator status for over 8 years. When asked Pat has taught therapy dog seminars for breed clubs, colleges, schools, Native American Wisdom conferences and others.

While therapy dog work is her calling in life Pat is very involved in other ways in the dog world and has taught conformation classes, shown in conformation and always trained her dogs in obedience and agility too. She’s also been puppy personality testing for 15 years.

Chopper, one of Pat’s Rottweilers has made quite an impression during his therapy career and has been inducted in the Minnesota Veterinary Association Animal Hall of Fame for his work as a therapy dog working with children with cancer. He has also received 2 awards from the American Rottweiler Club for his therapy work.

Competition Obedience

Competition obedience has been around a long time. The first AKC obedience trial was held in 1936. Class range from Novice (the beginner level) all the way to an OTCH (Obedience Trial Champion). To learn more details about competing in AKC obedience we encourage you to visit their link at http://www.akc.org/events/obedience/what_is_obedience.cfm.

**Exciting News! AKC has opened the doors to mixed breeds to compete in obedience, agility, rally and other competitive trials (except conformation which is the breed ring). So don’t let your love of the pound pups deter your dreams.

After completion of Novice Obedience the next level is Open. In this class you will see there are many more exercises that require additional training.

Class Schedule

Open Obedience/Heeling
Wednesday - 6:00pm

Utility
Monday - 5:30pm

Cost

$15.00/session
Ask about our Ultimate Dogue program for $avings!

This is Kilo, Tiffany’s Rottweiler is 2.5 years old and these are his first runs ever in Open A obedience. He placed 1st in his class both days.

Agility

Intermediate Agility

Students will build on the foundation laid in Beginners 1 and 2; to have each team achieve safe and confident performance of every agility obstacle, off leash and with lateral distance, We will be working on footwork and body language, in how it helps to guide the dog on a path while sequencing multiple obstacles. We will also work on enhancing the bond between handler and dog. Weave pole performance will be worked on and also jumping skills.

Prerequisite: All dogs must be able to navigate all agility equipment independently (off leash). Dogs must have completed Beginner 1 & 2 at Spot or comparable training elsewhere. Those enrolling from elsewhere will be evaluated by the agility instructor for agility competencies and by the obedience instructors for obedience competencies.

Class Schedule

Thursday - 7:15pm

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Advanced Agility

The advanced class will continue to work on making the dog/handler team a cohesive unit. More work will be done with teaching handlers better skills in which to navigate their dog around the agility course, in an efficient and concise manner. This level will also get those handlers who desire it, ready for competition. This level will be an on-going tutelage in evolving handling techniques and maneuvers, which will assist those teams who have a desire to compete

Prerequisite: Must be evaluated by Agility Instructor prior to placement in the Advanced Level class. Must be approved by Obedience trainers for obedience competencies (solid recalls and off leash ability for this class).

Class Schedule

Thursday - 6:00 pm

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