9 A.M. & 7 P.M.

Summer Schedule:

Course strategies and management, handling skills (all crosses, layering, distance work etc) covered varying with the week and the course.  Dog's must be reliable on all obstacles and handlers should be capable of competing at the Open level.  Novice dogs may be admitted, space available, with experienced handlers only.

For dogs currently competing (or capable of competing) at the AKC Open or USDAA Advanced Level or higher.  Mastery of many skills is the goal of this class including crosses, distance work, obstacle discrimination skills, planning your run and how to set the tightest line for your dog and much more.

 Classes are always On-Going 

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For dogs and handlers that are ready (or who are ready to move-up from sub-novice) to begin competing in Agility (AKC Novice, USDAA Starters etc) or very close to this point.  Longer sequences, obstacle discrimination skills, some distance work, various crosses are taught and mastered with the Novice student in mind.

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Open to all dogs that have completed an Intro To Agility Class taught with Bonjon Curriculum OR with prior approval.  Will teach rudimentary and advanced skills and mastery of all the obstacles including contact performance.  This is an on-going class that will progress with the students (that will eventually graduate into Novice Agility) 

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Companion Dog or "CD" Training Program

THIS IS NOT meant to be a "PET" obedience class and is strictly geared towards competition and going on to earn titles.  Pets are welcome if the owners are interested in working within the class guidelines. 

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This class will introduce you to all 50 AKC Rally exercises; course navigation; AKC scoring.  We will work toward proficiency of the novice and advanced exercises. With very few limits set on-hand signals and voice commands/encouragement, Rally is a great way to prepare your novice dog for the more rigorous traditional obedience venue.  It's also the perfect way to keep our aging agility and obedience stars working into their golden years.

Rally has been approved to become a titling event January 1st, 2005. Rally is a sport, held in conjunction with Obedience, where the dog and handler proceed at their own pace through a course of directional signs in a manner similar to Rally Car Racing. The signs are numbered sequentially in the ring to indicate the course the handler must take. The dog and handler team heel from sign to sign and perform the exercises indicated on the sign at each location. Each sign contains an exercise illustrated with symbols.

This new dog sport is going to be sweeping the nation. It was created to promote a positive relationship between the dog and its owner. Animation and enthusiasm throughout the performance is encouraged. Emphasis is on fun and excitement for the dog and handler, and the spectator, by providing a more “natural” approach to the performance.

Each team is judged on the execution of a single, continuous performance of numbered exercises on a course, uninterrupted by orders from the judge. Many of the exercises are derived from “doodles” people use when training for Obedience.

Perfect heel position is not required but you must maintain a loose leash at all times. Harsh verbal or leash corrections are not tolerated.

A title may be earned in each of three levels - Novice, Advanced and Excellent. In addition, a dog may continue to compete in the Advanced and Excellent classes to earn a Rally Advanced Excellent title. The suffix title designations are RN, RA, RE and RA.

I will be offering this class for students who are interested. For more information about this exciting new venue Email me at gsdbonjon@aol.com

Private Lessons:  Private lessons are by appointment only.  Morning & Afternoon times are available.

 Email me to schedule yourself for a class 

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