ODTC's Dog Training Classes
The next class session is set to begin on Tuesday, September 28 and Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Classes are filling quickly!
Please note: Beginning July 7th there will NOT be any Prep To Show Class. That time will be devoted to the
ODTC DOCOF TEAMS for training from 8:10pm -- 9:40pm every Tuesday, and from
6:30pm -- 8:00pm every Wednesday, July through August.
ALL TRAINING CLASSES ARE HELD IN AN AIR CONDITIONED BUILDING LOCATED AT THE CENTRAL FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS, 4603 W. COLONIAL DRIVE, ORLANDO, FL
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Jordi, Future UD. Photo by Mary Ann Sanford |
INTRODUCTION
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ORLANDO DOG TRAINING CLUB offers training classes in Obedience, Rally, and Conformation, to ODTC members and non-members alike. Classes are held nearly every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the ODTC Training Center, Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, Florida. Obedience training classes include Puppy Kindergarten, Beginners, Crate Games, Canine Good Citizen Class (CGC), Versatility Level One, Versatility Level Two, Utility Exercise Practice, Prepare-to-Show, and Rally. Most class courses are for one hour, once each week for 8 weeks. CGC is a six-week course. Crate Games is a four-week course. Pre-registration is required for all classes except Conformation Class, Prep to Show Class, Rally, and Utility Class. Those classes are available on a "drop in" basis. |
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| The above photo has been provided by Margret Taylor |
For more information on AKC Obedience and AKC Rally, go to: "What Is Obedience?" and "Getting Started in Rally".
NEW STUDENTS
NEW PUPPY/BEGINNER STUDENTS
ODTC's Puppy & Beginner courses are for puppies and dogs with little or no
prior training. We train you to train your dog.
Puppy & Beginner courses cover walking on a leash, sit, down, come when called, home manners, and we will discuss hygiene for your pet. A training manual is provided. See details below.
The cost for non-ODTC members is $110.00 for 8 weeks, by pre-registration only.
Please download, print and complete the Puppy & Beginner Class Application Form. Complete both sides and include your $50.00 non-refundable deposit (made payable to ODTC) and mail to:
Linda Unger
ODTC Training Director
640 Viscaya Ave.
Orlando, FL 32839
The class picture above is of a past Puppy/Beginner class and was taken and provided by Mary Ann Sanford.
Please be sure to indicate on your pre-registration form whether you prefer to take class on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings. We will do our best to assign you the night you request. However, due to the large volume of registrations we receive, all requests will be assigned based on the date we receive the pre-registration form and deposit. Thank you for your understanding.
OTHER NEW STUDENTS
For students who are signing up for Canine Good Citizens or Versatility Level One or Versatility Level Two classes, please e-mail the Training Director to pre-register. Please review the Training Classes section below for class requirements and information.
TRAINING CLASSES
Fees in bold are for non-ODTC members.
Please note that ODTC does not accept any credit cards or debit cards. Payments
must be by cash or bank check.
PUPPY SOCIALIZATION CLASS – $110.00 / 8 weeks
Tuesday evenings 7:00 - 8:00 pm PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Puppies must be 16 weeks of age or YOUNGER for first night of class.
This class is for the new owner of a puppy. Housebreaking issues, biting, chewing are addressed along with crate training, name recognition, coming when called, learning to be groomed and handled, walking on a leash, sit and look for a cookie. This class will offer new experiences for the puppy –as well as the opportunity for the puppy to see and interact with other dog/handler teams. A great way to get your puppy started.
Above Picture: Students of recent Puppy Socialization Class,
Laura Nauman and Tanker,
tackle the A-Frame with style!
Photo taken by Kevin Curtin.
OLDER PUPPY & BEGINNER CLASS – $110.00 / 8 weeks
Tuesday evenings 7:00 - 8:00pm & Wednesday evenings 8:10 - 9:10pm PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
This class offers all the skills needed for the new family dog: walking on a loose lead, coming when called, greeting guests politely, sitting politely, sitting politely to be petted, run to their “place” and stay, waiting to exit doors and vehicles, along with grooming & housebreaking techniques & skills. Excellent for puppies over 4 months as well as older juveniles who have had little training. 8 weeks, includes course materials.
Orientation First Night WITHOUT DOGS.
VERSATILITY
LEVEL ONE CLASS (V-1) – $85.00 / 8 weeks
Tuesday evenings 8:10 - 9:10pm & Wednesday evenings 7:00 - 8:00pm
Limited Class Size. Pre-registration is required
Prerequisite: Older Puppy/Beginner Class or equivalent required. CGC certificate is preferable.
Dog must be able to work in a busy class environment with other dog/handler teams.
Positive motivational training for the new dog and handler team. Offers all the exercises for the Novice competition ring, as well as the beginning basics for Open and Utility, including recalls, quick fronts with chairs and treats, introduces the front box and swish poles, the broad jump, the pop-up stand for examination, standing cookie tosses & recalls, directed retrieve using plates, finishes, puppy/beginner jumps, introduction to hand signals, and begins formal heeling training with introduction to the figure eight, about turns, right turns, and left turns. Beginner sits & downs are included. This class is based on a 32-week lesson plan and has a skills requirement provided prior to move up to Versatility Level Two. Recommendation from the instructor is required to move up to Versatility Level Two.
Above Picture: Judge Haas,
Linda Unger, Travis
Picture taken by Janet Barber, Breeder of Travis.
The Lakeland Obedience Trial was Travis'
first time showing in the Novice class!
VERSATILITY
LEVEL TWO CLASS (V-2) – $85.00 / 8 weeks
Tuesday
evenings 7:00 - 8:00pm & Wednesday evenings 8:10 - 9:10pm
Limited Class Size. Pre-registration is required
Prerequisite: Versatility Level One is required
This class continues the positive motivational training from the Level One program. This class expands the exercises from V-1 for complete Novice, Open, and Utility with pattern heeling, changes of pace, the utility stand for exam, completes a show ring figure 8, broad jumps, drop on recall, finishes, fronts, retrieves, hold exercises, jumps with plates, “live” and “dead” retrieves, marks and glove work. Includes the signal exercises, directed jumping, and go outs. This class expands the sit/down exercises for out of sight, time and distance. Scent work is handled on a “one to one” basis with each student as they become ready.
This class is ongoing, and students may stay in or repeat sessions as long as they wish.
The above photo shows (l to r) Rose Oesterle, Troy Crose, Vircel, and Linda Unger. Troy and Vircel are students in the V-2 class and entered the October 2009 ODTC Obedience Trials. They competed in the Novice A class and won 1st Place on BOTH days! They also won 1st Place and obtained their CD title in the ODTC April, 2010 Obedience Trial.
UTILITY CLASS – $75.00 / 8 weeks
Tuesday evenings 7:00 - 8:00pm
On Tuesday evenings, we are currently offering a one-hour class that features Utility exercises. This class is for dogs that already know how to do the exercise but need ring time in a distracted setting with other dog/handler teams to perfect their performance. Different groupings of exercises are offered each week dependent upon the student needs. The instructor will determine the needs of the class.
The above picture is of Jeanne
Wightman
and her Smooth Fox Terrier, Qua, in a
collage of Utility
exercises at a recent competition.
PET TRICKS CLASS – $85.00 / 8 weeks
Wednesday evenings 8:10 - 9:10pm Pre-registration is required
Check calendar for availability.
Prerequisite: Older Puppy/Beginner Class or equivalent is required
Want to do more with your puppy/dog? How about roll-over? Say your prayers? Play dead? All these and many more fun tricks are taught in this fun class which teaches the proper use of a clicker, a target and a lure. Excellent choice for any dog/handler team that just wants to have some fun together.
JUMP CLASS – $55.00 / 4 weeks
Check schedule for availability. Pre-registration is required
This class utilizes the Linda Mecklenburg one-jump training skills and flat work for agility and teaches the dog the proper and safe way to jump utilizing a "rounded" jumping technique. The flat work portion of the class teaches collection and to watch the handler. This is the perfect class for all dog/handler teams that plan to go on to Open & Utility Obedience and is a required class for Versatility Two students. All students are required to help roll out and set up additional matting and to assist in re-rolling and putting away all the jumps and mats.
CRATE GAMES CLASS – $45.00 / 4 weeks
Check schedule for availability. Pre-registration is required
This class is ideal for the puppy or older dog that has little or no self-control. While it teaches self-control, fast and reliable recalls (come when called) a send away and teaches the dog how to "think" for himself and to make a choice. Perfect for all puppies and older dogs that have self-control issues. A metal or hard-sided crate is required, lots of soft treats and a hungry dog.
RALLY CLASS – $40.00 / 4 weeks
Wednesday evenings 6:30 - 8:00pm Check schedule for availability
Overseen and instructed by Gera Blaauw, this class offers guidance and instruction in the fun sport of Rally. Since ring time and work with the set ups and signs is most important, this is a great opportunity to get some counseled practice time in a real ring set up. Beginner dog/handler teams will be coached on the individual station requirements. Different courses are offered each week, presenting new challenges to the dog/handler team. Experienced guidance by Gera for the best way to execute each course.
Students are expected to help set up and/or pick up after each class.
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CONFORMATION CLASS – $70.00 / 8 coupons Tuesday & Wednesday evenings 8:10 - 9:10pm Class offers training in the skills required to best showcase your particular breed of dog in the competitive world of conformation. Skilled handlers will help you bring out the very best in your dog.
Photo courtesy of Meyer Photo by Rick.
Janet Barber and CH Jandale Going to Press, call name Aidan. December, 2009 |
PREP-TO-SHOW
– $10.00 / per class
Wednesday evenings 6:30 - 8:00pm
Limited to 9 dogs per evening – this is a “drop-in” class and is open to all. Ten minute time limit per dog.
Open to all dog/handler obedience teams who are preparing to show in Novice, Open, and Utility obedience classes. All dogs must be under total control on and off leash. No actual exercises will be taught in this class. This class is designed to offer coaching on what is and is not acceptable in the obedience-show ring, along with actual ring experience for the dog & handler. All exercises will be called as actually done in the AKC show ring. Exercises may or may not be performed with other dog/handler teams working on different exercises in the same ring. This allows dogs the opportunity to work in a very distracted setting similar to an obedience trial/show. Instructors will be assisting students throughout the class. Students must own and bring to class a current AKC Obedience rule book. Rules and scoring will be reviewed. While treats/toys may be used in the ring, this is not an instructional class for learning the exercise, but is a preparation for the obedience competition environment at all levels, Novice, Open and Utility.
The above picture was taken by Maggie Eslinger and is of
Linda Unger and her Shetland Sheepdog, Jamie. They
competed
and won 1st Place in Open B at the Ocala
Dog Show and Obedience Competition in November,
2009.
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CLASS (CGC) – $70.00 / 6 weeks
Tuesday evenings 8:10 - 9:10pm Pre-registration is required
Prerequisite: Older Puppy/Beginner Class or Equivalent Certificate Required
Dogs must be at least 6-months-old to enter this class. This class is open to purebred and mixed breed dogs.
The CGC class is designed to help the dog and handler team learn the skills necessary to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. Skills are: Accepting a friendly stranger; sitting politely for petting; appearance & grooming; walking on a loose leash; walking through a crowd; sit & down on command/staying in place; coming when called; reaction to another dog; reaction to distractions; supervised separation.
Students will train for 5 weeks with the CGC test offered on Week Six for a fee of $10.00. Dog/handler teams that are not ready to test may repeat the class for $40.00. Dogs NOT enrolled in class MAY take the test on test night for a fee of $10.00. Orlando Dog Training Club has patches and bandanas ($7.00 each) for those teams that pass the test.
See the AKC website for more information.
CLASS FEES
Class |
Duration |
Non-Club |
ODTC |
Puppy Socialization Class |
8 Weeks |
$110.00 |
$100.00 |
Older Puppy & Beginner Class |
8 Weeks |
$110.00 |
$100.00 |
Repeat Puppy
Socialization |
8 Weeks |
$55.00 |
$50.00 |
Versatility Level One (V-1) Class |
8 Weeks |
$85.00 |
$65.00 |
Versatility Level Two (V-2) Class |
8 Weeks |
$85.00 |
$65.00 |
Utility Class |
8 Weeks |
$75.00 |
$65.00 |
Pet Tricks Class |
8 Weeks |
$85.00 |
$65.00 |
Jump Class |
4 Weeks |
$55.00 |
$40.00 |
Crate Games Class |
4 Weeks |
$45.00 |
$40.00 |
Rally Class |
4 Weeks |
$40.00 |
$30.00 |
Conformation Class |
8-Coupons |
$70.00 |
$50.00 |
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Class |
6 Weeks |
$70.00 |
$60.00 |
Prep to Show Class |
on-going |
$10.00 |
$7.00 |
Single Conformation Class |
on-going |
$12.00 |
$10.00 |
Single Utility Class |
on-going |
$12.00 |
$10.00 |
Ring Rental per dog - 10 Minutes |
on-going |
$6.00 |
$4.00 |
CLASSES SCHEDULE
Choose to come to classes either on Tuesdays or Wednesdays
Remember: Most classes require pre-registration
Ring rentals are available before and after classes -- $6.00 for non-members and $4.00 for members
Building is open at 5 pm on Wednesday for ring rental -- limit 10 minutes per dog per rental
AUGUST 3 --- SEPTEMBER, 2010
Be sure to arrive 30 minutes early on the first night
Tuesday classes begin on August 3, 2010
Wednesday classes begin on August 4, 2010
Tuesday Classes:
7:00-8:00 pm: Puppy Socialization Pre-registration Required
7:00-8:00 pm: Older Puppy & Beginner Pre-registration Required
7:00-8:00 pm: Versatility Level Two Pre-registration Required
7:00-8:00 pm: Utility Class
8:10-9:40 pm: ODTC DOCOF TRAINING
8:10-9:10 pm: Versatility Level One Pre-registration Required
8:10-9:10 pm: Conformation
Wednesday Classes:
6:30-8:00 pm: ODTC DOCOF TRAINING
Please Note > > 6:30-8:00 pm: * Rally Class BEGINS August 18, 2010
7:00-8:00 pm: Versatility Level One Pre-registration Required
7:00-8:00 pm: Crate Games Pre-registration Required
8:10-9:10 pm: CGC Class Pre-registration Required
8:10-9:10 pm: Older Puppy & Beginner Pre-registration Required
8:10-9:10 pm: Conformation
8:10-9:10 pm: Versatility Level Two Pre-registration Required
* Rally class begins early to allow for set up and tear down of the equipment. Students are expected to assist.
RULES FOR STUDENTS
We ask that all ODTC students download and read our brief set of basic rules in our Training Night Handout.
CLASS & BUILDING SCHEDULE
Please see our Forms Page for the current Class & Building Schedule. On pick-up nights, please do not leave any crates,
x-pens, or other personal belongings in the building.
The Fairgrounds will not be
responsible for damage or loss of personal belongings.