TOTC trains on Tuesday & Thursday evenings beginning at 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m.
All Puppy, Pet, Companion, & Advanced Obedience Courses are 6 classes
Rally & Agility Courses are 8 classes
TOTC trains at Lucky Dog Training Center, on County Road 1134 - the Old Chandler Hwy.
There is no pre-registration.
Fill out a Class Enrollment Form and bring it with you to the first class session.
On the first night of classes, please arrive 20 minutes before class time to register and acquaint your dog with the surroundings.
All classes have minimum and maximum size limits.
If a class is too large, be prepared to reschedule to another class time. If a class is too small, we may need to cancel the class.
Revised 1/31/2012
Obedience:
Tuesday: Jan 10 - Feb 14 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Thursday: Jan 12 - Feb 23 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesday: Mar 6 - Apr 10 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Tuesday: May 8 - Jun 12 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Tuesday: Jul 10 - Aug 14 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesday: Sep 25 - Oct 30 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Puppy Class: A puppy socialization class for dogs under 4 months of age. Class teaches owners how to communicate with, discipline and train their puppies and includes instruction on basic puppy behavior issues. Puppies are encouraged to play but are also taught basic obedience such as sit, down, stay and go for a walk. Owners should bring a nylon or leather collar & leash, a favorite toy and soft treats for training. A 6 week class that entitles the pup to earn the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppysm distinction.
Tuesday: Jan 10 - Feb 14 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesday: Jan 10 - Feb 14 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Thursday: Jan 12 - Feb 23 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesday: Mar 6 - Apr 6 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesday: May 8 - Jun 12 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesday: Jul 10 - Aug 14 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesday: Sep 25 - Oct 30 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesday: Sep 25 - Oct 30 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Pet Class: A basic dog manners class open to all ages. An all “on leash” class that teaches basic obedience commands such as heel, sit, down, stay and come. You will learn the best methods of controlling your dog in various situations, how to be around other dogs and people and how to communicate with your dog. Training collars, leashes (nylon, leather or cotton) and treats are recommended for better dog control. A 6 week class that can prepare your dog to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen® test.
Tuesday: Mar 6 - Apr 10 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Tuesday: May 8 - Jun 12 Companion Dog: (Prerequisite is Pet Class or equivalent) Introduction to competition obedience. Focuses on learning the basic exercises for the Novice Ring including dog attention, reliable recalls, reliable stays, elements of good on-leash heeling and training good fronts & finishes. Introduces fun jumping, targeting, play retrieving plus Low level distractions. A 6 week class.
Thursday: Jan 12 - Feb 23 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Thursday: Mar 8 - Apr 19 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Thursday: May 10 - Jun 21 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Thursday: Sep 27 - Nov 15 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Competition Obedience: (Companion Dog Class completion or already competing in Obedience is a prerequisite) Ongoing advanced obedience practice and instruction which continues from the Companion Dog Class. The class is open to all levels of obedience instruction (Novice, Open & Utility) where you fine-tune your current skills and learn the skills to move up to the next level. Instruction includes rules and regulations, perfecting your heeling, out-of-sight stays and formal retrieving - all with moderate level distractions. The class introduces and perfects directed retrieving, scent discrimination, signals, moving stand, go-outs and directed jumping. A 6 week class.
Rally:
Tuesday: Jan 10 - Feb 28 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesday: Mar 27 - May 15 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Tuesday: Sep 11 - Oct 30 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Novice Rally: (Pet Class completion, an obedience or rally title or CGC test completion on the dog is a prerequisite) Introductory class to the sport of Rally. Handlers are taught the meaning of the rally signs, which they then practice with their dogs. A rally course is set up at the end of each class to practice the signs that were learned. All work is done on leash. Class prepares the handlers and dogs to compete in AKC Novice Rally classes. An 8 week class.
Tuesday: Jan 10 - Feb 28 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Tuesday: Mar 27 - May 15 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesday: Sep 11 - Oct 30 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Advanced/Excellent Rally: (Novice Rally Class completion or an RN title on the dog is a prerequisite) Second level of Rally training. The advanced and excellent signs and exercises are taught in preparation for showing in the AKC Advanced and Excellent Rally classes. Most work is done off leash. An 8 week class.
Thursday: May 10 - Jun 21 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Thursday: Sep 27 - Nov 15 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Competition Rally: (Pet Class or Novice Rally Class completion or already competing in Rally is a prerequisite) This is an ongoing advanced Rally practice and instruction course for Novice, Advanced and Excellent Rally competitors allowing you to fine-tune your rally skills. A 6 week class.
Thursday: Mar 8 - Apr 19 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Rally Skills: (Pet Class completion is a prerequisite) Learn how to teach your dog the skills needed to compete well in Rally including, but not limited to, the "stop and down", pivots and backing up. A 6 week class.
Agility:
Tuesday: Jan 10 - Feb 28 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesday: Mar 27 - May 15 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Tuesday: Sep 11 - Oct 30 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Agility I - Beginning: (Pet Class completion or CGC test completion on the dog is a prerequisite) A starter agility class for all dogs that introduces the basic jumps and agility equipment to the dog and handler. Class can be done on or off leash. Class stresses dog motivation and the handler having fun with this sport. Treats and toys are recommended in class for dog motivation. An 8 week class.
Tuesday: Jan 10 - Feb 28 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Tuesday: Mar 27 - May 15 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesday: Sep 11 - Oct 30 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Agility II - Novice: (Beginning Agility I Class completion or prior agility training is a prerequisite) This class continues the work on the agility equipment and getting the dog comfortable doing each obstacle. Most of the work is done off leash. Handling techniques are introduced for more dog control and for the dog to start working away from the handler. An 8 week class.
Thursday: Jan 12 - Mar 15 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Thursday: Mar 29 - May 31 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Thursday: Sep 13 - Nov 15 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Agility III - Advanced: (Novice Agility II Class completion is a prerequisite) This class continues to fine tune the handler's skills in directing the dog on the agility course. Work is done all off leash. More complex courses are run to challenge the dog and the handler. An 8 week class.
Thursday: Jan 12 - Mar 15 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Thursday: Mar 29 - May 31 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Thursday: Sep 13 - Nov 15 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Agility IV - Competition: (Advanced Agility III Class completion or an Agility title on the dog is a prerequisite) This class is for the dogs and handlers who are currently showing their dogs in agility trials. It continues work on handling the dog from a distance and working with specific issues that the dog and handler are experiencing. An 8 week class. Participants may choose to pay the regular price for all 8 classes or drop in as they wish for $5.00 per class.
Member Training Nights:
Building available on Tuesday
& Thursday evenings when
no classes or meeting.6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Member "On Your Own" Training: A special time for TOTC club members to come out to Lucky Dog Training Center and train, not necessarily within a formal class. TOTC Members wanting to work on specific problems or use the facility to prepare their dog for an upcoming show may come out and work on your own and/or get advise from advanced members/mentors. There is no charge to current TOTC Members. From time to time there will be organized workshops.
Canine Good Citizen Test Dates:
Tuesday: Feb 28 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesday: Apr 17 Tuesday: Jun 19 Tuesday: Aug 21 Tuesday: Nov 6 Canine Good Citizen® Award: Tests are offered following the completion of the Pet Manners Courses. "CGC" is an award program developed by the American Kennel Club that stresses responsible ownership and the importance of a well-mannered dog. Passing all 10 parts of the test entitles the dog to receive a frameable award certificate and the right to wear CGC emblems and tags. For more details on the test and the program, go to AKC CGC Home.
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| Although training collars are not required, TOTC believes using these collars in Pet, Companion, Advanced Obedience and Rally classes will greatly assist you in your training. As a service, we offer slip chain training collars for $4, "toggle" slip chain collars for $10, 6' leads for $4, 15' leads for $10, and prong training collars for $20. |