Class Notifications
Class Descriptions
All Class Descriptions are available on the Class Description page. Please read the descriptions to determine which class best suits the current needs of you and your dog’s training. Not all classes are offered every session.
Current Class Schedule
| Day | Class Name | Time | Start Date | |||
| Monday | Basic Manners 1 – Sold Out – Join Waitlist | 6:00 – 7:00 | 01/20/2020 | |||
| Competition Rally | 6:00 – 7:00 | 01/20/2020 | ||||
| CGC / Tricks | 7:00 – 8:00 | 01/20/2020 | ||||
| Rally 1 – Novice / Intermediate | 7:00 – 8:00 | 01/20/2020 | ||||
| Tuesday | Rally 1 – Novice / Intermediate | 1:00 – 2:00 | 01/21/2020 | |||
| Agility 3 Competition | 6:15 – 7:15 | 01/21/2020 | ||||
| Agility 2 | 7:30 – 8:00 | 01/21/2020 | ||||
| Wednesday | Puppy | 6:00 – 7:00 | 01/22/2020 | |||
| Puppy | 6:15 – 7:15 | 01/22/2020 | ||||
| Heeling Class – On Going – Drop In Group Practice | 7:17 – 8:15 | 01/22/2020 | ||||
| Thursday | CGC / Tricks | 2:30 – 3:30 | 01/16/2020 | |||
| Basic Manners 1 – Sold Out – Join Waitlist | 7:00 | 01/23/2020 | ||||
| Saturday | SCENTWORK training for ORT/TOT | TBD | TBD | |||
Class Wait List
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All class registrations close on January 14th.
Upcoming Events
| Details | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Canine Good Citizen (CGC) / Tricks | $120.00 (USD) | Expired |
- Canine Good Citizen (CGC) / Tricks
January 16, 2020 - March 5, 2020
2:30 am - 3:30 pm
Session Dates: January 16, 2020 – March 5, 2020
Class time: Thursday afternoons from 2:30 PM-3:30 PM
Non- Member Cost: $120
Limit: 8
Instructor: Debbi M.
Assistant Instructor: Sheril R.
Pre-requisite: Dogs should be able to perform all Basic Manners 1 skills with one command and should have knowledge of skills in Basic Manners 2.
What you will learn: The Canine Good Citizen Program teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners. The 10-step CGC test is a non-competitive test for all dogs, including purebreds and mixed breeds. It is a pre-requisite for many therapy dog groups; and some homeowner’s insurance companies encourage CGC testing. The CGC is an AKC title. Plus, each week you will learn a new trick so your dog can earn an AKC novice tricks title on the same night as the CGC evaluation. More information is available on the AKC Canine Good Citizen page and the AKC Trick Dog page.
| Details | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Competition Rally | $120.00 (USD) | Expired |
- Competition Rally
January 20, 2020 - March 2, 2020
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Session Dates: January 20, 2020 – March 2, 2020
Class time: Monday nights from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Non- Member Cost: $120
Limit: 8
Instructor: Robin B.
Assistant Instructor: Sonja, Robin B.
Pre-requisite: Must be at the advanced level to participate.
| Details | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Manners 1 | $120.00 (USD) | Sold Out |
- Basic Manners 1
January 20, 2020 - March 2, 2020
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Session Dates: January 20, 2020 – March 2, 2020
Class time: Monday nights from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Non- Member Cost: $120
Limit: 8
Instructor: Jean E.
Assistant Instructor: Connie A.
Do Not Bring Dogs to Training the First Night
Pre-requisite: For dogs six months and older. Dogs must have completed a puppy class or have learned to walk on leash, do not show aggression towards other dogs or people, should have had all vaccinations.
What you will learn: Basic skills include: targeting, heel position, attention/watch me, attention with distractions, training games, down on mat/park it, stay in sit or down, return to heel position, spin left and right, fast and slow pace, turns left, right, and about, circle left and right. Plus, help with separation anxiety and fear issues, fun and running recalls, fronts and figure 8.
| Details | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Canine Good Citizen (CGC) / Tricks | $120.00 (USD) | Expired |
- Canine Good Citizen (CGC) / Tricks
January 20, 2020 - March 2, 2020
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Session Dates: January 20, 2020 – March 2, 2020
Class time: Monday nights from 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Non- Member Cost: $120
Limit: 8
Instructor: Lynn G.
Assistant Instructor: Missy K.
Pre-requisite: Dogs should be able to perform all Basic Manners 1 skills with one command and should have knowledge of skills in Basic Manners 2.
What you will learn: The Canine Good Citizen Program teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners. The 10-step CGC test is a non-competitive test for all dogs, including purebreds and mixed breeds. It is a pre-requisite for many therapy dog groups; and some homeowner’s insurance companies encourage CGC testing. The CGC is an AKC title. Plus, each week you will learn a new trick so your dog can earn an AKC novice tricks title on the same night as the CGC evaluation. More information is available on the AKC Canine Good Citizen page and the AKC Trick Dog page.
| Details | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Rally 1 (Novice / Intermediate) | $120.00 (USD) | Expired |
- Rally 1 (Novice / Intermediate)
January 20, 2020 - March 2, 2020
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Session Dates: January 20, 2020 – March 2, 2020
Class time: Monday nights from 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Non- Member Cost: $120
Limit: 8
Instructor: Pam M
Pre-requisite: This class is for dogs and handlers who have knowledge of basic obedience exercises as taught in the CGC/Tricks class and Basic Manners 1 and 2.
What you will learn: Students will learn rally exercises, signs, and procedures for novice and intermediate levels. Sequences and courses will be practiced. Students remain in this level until skills are mastered. Students will be encouraged to participate in Rally Novice trials. Visit AKC Rally webpage for more information.
| Details | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Rally 1 (Novice / Intermediate) | $100.00 (USD) | Expired |
- Rally 1 (Novice / Intermediate)
January 21, 2020 - March 3, 2020
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Session Dates: January 21, 2020 – March 3, 2020
Class time: Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Non- Member Cost: $100
Limit: 6
Instructors: Maggie S.
Pre-requisite: This class is for dogs and handlers who have knowledge of basic obedience exercises as taught in the CGC/Tricks class and Basic Manners 1 and 2.
What you will learn: Students will learn rally exercises, signs, and procedures for novice and intermediate levels. Sequences and courses will be practiced. Students remain in this level until skills are mastered. Students will be encouraged to participate in Rally Novice trials. Limit 8. Check out akc.org, sports and events, find AKC Rally for all levels.
| Details | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Agility 3 Competition | $100.00 (USD) | Expired |
- Agility 3 Competition
January 21, 2020 - March 3, 2020
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Session Dates: January 21, 2020 – March 3, 2020
Class time: Tuesday nights from 6:15 PM-7:15 PM
Non- Member Cost: $100
Limit: 6
Instructor: Wendy B
Pre-requisite: Should be proficient on all equipment and doing 12 weave poles. This class is by instructor permission only.
What you will learn: These are Advanced and Excellent skills for those competing or almost ready to compete in trials. Limit 6 students.
| Details | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Agility 2 | $100.00 (USD) | Expired |
- Agility 2
January 21, 2020 - March 3, 2020
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Session Dates: January 21, 2020 – March 3, 2020
Class time: Tuesday nights from 7:30 PM-8:30 PM
Non- Member Cost: $100
Limit: 10
Instructors: Kris M.
Assistant Instructors: Tony M., Tom A.
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Agility I class, or approval of the instructor.
What you will learn: These are skills needed for Open agility; including 12 weave poles, contact performance, sequences are 6 to 12 obstacles, begin working on distance, handling skills for crosses and more difficult sequences.
| Details | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy | $120.00 (USD) | Expired |
- Puppy
January 22, 2020 - March 7, 2020
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Session Dates: January 22, 2020 – March 4, 2020
Class time: Wednesday nights from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Non- Member Cost: $120
Instructor: Kris M.
Assistant Instructor: Jamie S.
Limit:8
Do Not Bring Puppies to Training the First Night
Pre-requisite: For puppies 3 months to 6 months; must have had basic shots.
What you will learn: All skills will be taught on leash. Puppy will learn positive first experiences, play and release, meeting strangers, petting pup. At the end of the class, puppy will learn to sit, down, come, release word, get on your mat, grooming and toenails, loose leash walking, house training, crate training, mouthing/drop it, targeting, walking on a variety of surfaces.
| Details | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy | $120.00 (USD) | Expired |
- Puppy
January 22, 2020 - March 7, 2020
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Session Dates: January 22, 2020 – March 4, 2020
Class time: Wednesday nights from 6:15 PM-7:15 PM
Non- Member Cost: $120
Instructor: Morganne M.
Assistant Instructor: Jen Y.
Limit:8
Do Not Bring Puppies to Training the First Night
Pre-requisite: For puppies 3 months to 6 months; must have had basic shots.
What you will learn: All skills will be taught on leash. Puppy will learn positive first experiences, play and release, meeting strangers, petting pup. At the end of the class, puppy will learn to sit, down, come, release word, get on your mat, grooming and toenails, loose leash walking, house training, crate training, mouthing/drop it, targeting, walking on a variety of surfaces.
- Heeling - Competition Prep - Ongoing - Drop In
January 22, 2020 - March 4, 2020
7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Session Dates: January 22, 2020 – March 4, 2020
Class time: Wednesday nights from 7:17 PM-8:15 PM
Drop In group practice – Both rings available for use
| Details | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Manners 1 | $120.00 (USD) | Sold Out |
- Basic Manners 1
January 23, 2020 - March 5, 2020
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Session Dates: January 23, 2020 – March 5, 2020
Class time: Thursday nights from 7:00 PM
Non- Member Cost: $120
Limit: 10
Instructors: Roni F and Tom F
Do Not Bring Dogs to Training the First Night
Both rings avaliable
Pre-requisite: For dogs six months and older. Dogs must have completed a puppy class or have learned to walk on leash, do not show aggression towards other dogs or people, should have had all vaccinations.
What you will learn: Basic skills include: targeting, heel position, attention/watch me, attention with distractions, training games, down on mat/park it, stay in sit or down, return to heel position, spin left and right, fast and slow pace, turns left, right, and about, circle left and right. Plus, help with separation anxiety and fear issues, fun and running recalls, fronts and figure 8.
- Scentwork for ORT/TOT
January 26, 2020 - March 8, 2020
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Session Dates: To Be Determined
Class time: Saturdays – Time TBD
Non- Member Cost:
Limit: 10
Instructors: Kathy C. & Pam M.
ORT Test at MOTC in March 2020. Contact motcdog@gmail.com if interested.
Pre-requisite: Dogs must have been introduced to odor and have a basic understanding of searching.
What you will learn: This brief class will be held every two weeks. Dogs will learn to search boxes (ORT for NACSW) and chairs (TOT for Performance Scent Dogs). Dogs will search for all three target odors: birch, anise, and clove. The goal is that the dogs will be able to enter and pass an ORT and/or TOT.