Nose Work 103 – Nose Work Continuing Sep 30, 2015 - Oct 21, 2015 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Nose Work 103 – Nose Work Continuing

ALL CLASSES ARE HELD OFF SITE at various locations in the Lewisville/Flower Mound area. Most classes will be held OUTDOORS in parks, fields, parking lots, etc. It is rare that we are lucky enough to find an indoor search area.Weather: PLEASE NOTE that unless the weather poses a threat to our safety, class will meet regardless of weather conditions. Please dress accordingly. (If there is severe weather or lightning, class will be cancelled.)
The goal of this class is to hone your handling skills, to expand your dog’s ability to search new and different areas, and to increase confidence in both members of the team.
This is an ongoing class. Once you sign up, we will hold your place until you tell us you would like to stop. Please let us know 4 weeks before the end of your payment cycle if you need to drop out.
Prerequisite – Nose Work 102 or permission from the instructor.

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Puppy Conformation/Kinder Conformation Sep 28, 2015 - Oct 19, 2015 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Puppy Conformation/Kinder Conformation

Bring out your puppies for Kinder Class!

 

In this four-week session pups will be introduced to show stacking on the table and on the ground. We will work on correct movement and patterns in preparation for the show ring. At the end of class there will be a brief, supervised,  puppy socialization session (10-15 minutes).

 

Open to puppies aged 8 weeks to 1 year.  The cost of this class is $100 for 4 consecutive classes, once a week, and must be prepaid. Each class is 55 minutes.

 

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Agility - XDog FUNgility Level 1 Sep 26, 2015 - Oct 24, 2015 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Agility - XDog FUNgility Level 1

XDog agility is "for fun" agility where your dog can learn agility basics, build confidence and have fun. No obedience or agility skills required to join. We will teach you everything you need to know.

 

Non-aggressive dogs, any breed, ages over 8 months.  An adult must accompany children under 10 years old at all times.

 

The cost of this class is $100 for 4 consecutive classes, once a week, and must be prepaid.

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Precision Learning Applications Sep 23, 2015 - Oct 28, 2015 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Precision Learning Applications

This class is a continuation of the Precision Learning 1 course. It will focus on increasing the precision in the foundation skills commonly used in competition obedience, rally, and freestyle using platforms, gates, or other targets.

 

Learn how to use various training aids to efficiently and quickly teach heel-work, stays, recalls, positions in motion, go outs, and jumps.

 

Stays (sit, down and stand)

Heel-work

Go Outs

Down on Recall

Sit/Down in Motion

Jump to a Target

 

This class is beneficial for both beginning and experienced dogs in their quest for precision heel-work and foundation positions as they prepare their dogs to run through Rally or Obedience courses. Platforms and gates will be available for purchase.

 

Prerequisite: Completion of Precision Learning 1

 

The cost of this class is $150 for 6 consecutive classes of 55 minutes each, held once a week, and must be prepaid.

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Barn Hunt Practice Sep 22, 2015 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Precision Learning 1

This class will focus on teaching foundation positions commonly used in competition obedience, rally, and freestyle using platforms, gates, or other targets. Learn how to teach fronts, finishes, tight turns/pivots, forward/backwards heeling, and position changes that will aid you in precise heelwork.

 

We will focus on fronts, finishes (Around & Swing), heel position, walking backwards, tight turns/pivots, u-turns, left about turns, pop up stand, tuck sit, and stationary position changes.

 

This class is beneficial for both beginning and experienced handlers/dogs in their quest for precision heelwork and foundation positions as they prepare their dogs to run through Rally or Obedience courses.

 

Platforms and gates will be available for purchase and range in price from $8 to $25.

 

This class is not appropriate for reactive or aggressive dogs.

 

The cost of this class is $150 for 6 consecutive classes of 55 minutes each, held once a week, and must be prepaid.

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Precision Learning 1 Sep 22, 2015 - Oct 27, 2015

Precision Learning 1

This class will focus on teaching foundation positions commonly used in competition obedience, rally, and freestyle using platforms, gates, or other targets. Learn how to teach fronts, finishes, tight turns/pivots, forward/backwards heeling, and position changes that will aid you in precise heelwork.

 

We will focus on fronts, finishes (Around & Swing), heel position, walking backwards, tight turns/pivots, u-turns, left about turns, pop up stand, tuck sit, and stationary position changes.

 

This class is beneficial for both beginning and experienced handlers/dogs in their quest for precision heelwork and foundation positions as they prepare their dogs to run through Rally or Obedience courses.

 

Platforms and gates will be available for purchase and range in price from $8 to $25.

 

This class is not appropriate for reactive or aggressive dogs.

 

The cost of this class is $150 for 6 consecutive classes of 55 minutes each, held once a week, and must be prepaid.

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Karen Shivers' Nosework Workshop - Working Participant Sep 20, 2015 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Karen Shivers' Nosework Workshop - Working Participant

Nosework - Scentwork Revisited

• Cocktailing Odors
• Training by Yourself
• Different Training Methods
• Training Boxes, BSDs, cardboard boxes, jars, spin plates, drawers, and vehicles

PRICING:  The cost of this workshop is $125 for working participants (limited to 15), and must be prepaid to secure your reservation.
FOOD AND DRINKS: Light refreshments will be offered. We will break for lunch at 12pm for one hour. There are several fast food restaurants within 2 miles of Dog Quest.
CANCELLATION POLICY:If you need to cancel, please let us know ASAP. Refunds will only be offered if your spot can be filled from a waiting list. Absolutely no refunds after September 15, 2015.Facility: Crating space is available. Please bring a mat or floor cover that can go underneath your crate and chair to help protect our mats. Chairs will be available or bring your own. Please use designated potty area and clean up after your dog everywhere.
Videotaping: You may video your own session ONLY using your own equipment. You may NOT video lecture portions or other peoples’ working sessions without their permission.

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