Sunflower Kennel Club

Sunflower Kennel Club
		Training & Classes Please Note the new prices of our classes. Even though the our prices have increased they are still below the cost of most of our competitors and you still receive a higher value for your money spent. The SKC offers numerous dog-training classes for all levels of dog owners, from novice to experienced, and for those interested in conformation, obedience, or simply to have a well-behaved canine. Nearly all of the classes require advance registration (except where noted) and most classes have limited enrollment. Register early to secure a space in the class. Download the application and mail it in with your payment to secure a slot in a class. Please note: All dogs must be current on their shots to attend class and show proof of rabies vaccination (except for Super Puppy) on the first night of class. Late registrations will be notified if the class is full; however, no confirmation will be sent for successful applications. All classes meet on Monday evenings for about eight weeks, unless otherwise noted. Each session lasts about 45 minutes. Classes are held in the lower-level room (entrance on the east side of the building) at: Masonic Lodge 6161 Slater St. Merriam, Kan. Class Schedule Summer classes begin on April 18 and meet weekly (except on holiday weekends and meeting nights on the second Mondays of the month) for eight classes, except Super Puppy. All classes meet on Monday nights, except on holidays and on the second Monday of the month. Cost and individual class meeting times are noted with the class description. Download the registration form and mail it in with a check made payable to Sunflower Kennel Club. Class Registration Registration is underway for summer enrollment for any of our classes described below. Download registration form now. Pre-register for obedience class today to secure a place in class. Please contact the Training Director at allwaysheavensent@yahoo.com. Conformation classes accept walk-ins. Class Descriptions Click on the course title to jump directly to the class description. Beginners Guide to Dog Shows and Events (Seasonal, contact training chair) How to Raise a Super Puppy/Pre-Obedience Beginner Obedience Pre-Rally Novice Rally Conformation - Junior and Novice Handling Conformation Beginners Guide to Dog Shows and Events - Be more than just a Westminster Watcher! Everything you want to know and little bit more. Learn about the different breed groups, counting points, jargon, ring do's and don'ts, plus how to choose the right breed for your family. A-Z on all the show dog basics. Other dog-related sports are covered - a bit of everything to help you take the plunge into the dog-sporting world!. All ages are welcome (children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Owning/bringing a dog is not required for enrollment. Cost: $25, includes all lesson materials 8 p.m., Monday nights - this class last four weeks Instructor: Carol Huskey How to Raise a Super Puppy/Pre-Obedience - Give your puppy the very best step forward in obedience, behavior and socialization. This class lasts six weeks. Puppies must be at least eight weeks old and be up-to-date on vaccinations. The class will provide basic training techniques to help you create the behaviors of a Super Puppy. Things to bring: Your puppy Good, tasty treats (small bits of hot dogs or other extra special treat) A rug or blanket fro the floor Your puppy's favorite toy A flat-buckle collar 4- to 6-foot leash Cost To Be Determined $ for SKC members; $ for non-members 6 p.m., Monday nights - this class lasts six weeks Instructor: Peggy Reisinger Beginner Obedience - Limited to 12 dogs, the class teaches basic obedience skills, such as sit, stay, down, come and heel. NOTE: The class fills quickly and advanced registration is highly encouraged to ensure your space in the class. As always, we will accept names for a waiting list for the next session once this class is filled. E-mail us today to get your name on this waiting list early. Cost: $72 for SKC members; $80 for non-members 7 p.m. Monday nights Instructor: Janet Croy, Mary Warner, and Emily Coleman Pre-Rally - This class Pre-Rally class will prepare you and your dog for the Novice Rally competition. It will refine skills acquired in the Beginners Obedience class. Cost: $72 for SKC members; $80 for non-members 7 p.m. Monday nights Instructor: Peggy Reisinger Novice Rally -This advanced obedience class will prepare you and your dog for Novice Rally ring competition. Refine heel work and other obedience commands and learn new ones, such as come front and teaching the dog to get into a heel position. Limited to 12 dogs. Cost: $72 for SKC members; $80 for non-members 8 p.m. Monday nights Instructor: Peggy Reisinger Junior and Novice Handling - Junior Handling: For handlers younger than 18 who want to compete in Junior conformation. Learn proper stacking, gaiting and presentation. Novice Handling: Novice handling is for the beginner conformation exhibitor. This class will focus more one-on-one with the exhibitor and will teach techniques of stacking, free-stacking, gaiting and all other aspects of handling for the beginner. Limit of 12 dogs. Cost: $72 for SKC members; $80 for non-members 6 p.m. Monday nights Instructor: Carol Huskey Conformation - Conformation for dogs in preparation for the show ring. Limit of 12 dogs. Walk-ins are welcome. Cost To Be Determined. $ for SKC members ($ for walk-in); $ for non-members ($ for walk-in) 6 and 8 p.m. Monday nights Instructor: Bonnie Baker, Carol Huskey, and Sandra Noe Contact the Dog-training chairperson

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