Training Classes

Location: Classes meet at 1007 Pasha Avenue (Sportsman's Repair Shop), Mosinee, WI.  From I-39, take Hwy. 153 west through downtown Mosinee.  153 becomes 4th Street, then Western.  Turn left (south) on Elm St., then turn right on Pasha Ave.  The training  area is in the back of the Sportsman Repair Shop building.  Parking is available east of the building.  Please use the east side entrance.  

Training equipment: We strongly recommend a properly fitting buckle collar and a six foot leather leash.  Our instructors stress positive reinforcement training methods that include the use of treats, toys and praise to motivate the dogs.  We do not permit the use of choke collars in classes. 

Puppy Kindergarten
for puppies 8 weeks to 6 months old*
(*Large breed puppies that are over four months old may be asked to move into the beginning obedience class at the discretion of the instructor.)
Tuition: $65
 

The class meets for 6 sessions.   The first night is an orientation for handlers.  Puppies do not come.  The next five classes we will work with you and your puppy. 

Orientation for handlers (no dogs) will be April 8, 2008, 7:00 pm for both Puppy Kindergarten and Basic Obedience Classes.  Handlers and puppies will meet Tuesdays, April 15 - May 13, 2008, 7:00 pm. 

Topics included in the class:

	Come, Sit, Down, Stay
	Eye Contact
	Proper socialization
	Loose lead walking
	Help with individual questions and problem behaviors

For more information about this class contact:
Phyllis Christensen or email
 

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Basic Obedience Class
for dogs older than 6 months
Tuition $65

The class meets for 6 sessions.  The first night is an orientation for handlers. The dogs do not attend.  The next five classes we will work with you and your dog.  Basic commands and skills learned in Puppy Kindergarten will be practiced at a more advanced level.

Orientation for handlers (no dogs) will be April 8, 2008, 7:00 pm for both Puppy Kindergarten and Basic Obedience Classes.  Handlers and puppies will meet Tuesdays, April 15 - May 13, 2008, 8:00 pm.   

Topics included in the class:

	Come, Sit, Down, Stay
	Eye Contact
	Loose-lead walking
	Heel position
	Socialization
	Help with individual questions &  problem behaviors

For more information about this class contact:
Kris Punke 715-539-1665 or email

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Advanced Obedience
for dogs who have completed
Basic Obedience
6 weeks
Tuition $65

The class meets for 6 sessions beginning Thursday, April 24, 2008, 7:30 pm.   Dogs attend all sessions.  Handlers should bring an ample supply of training treats.  Dogs should wear a flat collar and be on a 6' leash.

This class will enhance basic obedience skills with attention to individual handler goals and dog skills. Topics may include heeling, stays, recall, and preparation for competition.
Instructor: Clay Stebbins.

For more information about this class contact:
Kris Punke 715-539-1665 or email

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Introduction to Rally Obedience Class
for dogs 6 months and older who have
completed a basic obedience class
Limited to 6 dogs
Tuition $65
TBA

The class meets for 6 sessions.   Dogs attend all sessions.

Rally obedience is a new dog sport that, as of January 2005, is an AKC titling event. Designed to be a stepping stone from CGC (Canine Good Citizen test) to traditional obedience competition, rally-o uses basic obedience exercises (like sit, down, stand, front) to create a course that handlers move their dogs through.  Plus, verbal interaction with your dog is allowed, making rally-o a fun, relaxed way to compete.

Rally is perfect venue for novice handlers to start competing and for experienced handlers to try something different.  Dogs of all ages more than 6 months old, are encouraged to try. 

The six week course will include

	Introduction to all 50 rally signs
	Explanation and practice of rally exercises
	Running novice level courses

For more information about this class contact:
Kris Punke 715-539-1665 or email
 

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Ring Ready Rally
for dogs 6 months and older who have
completed an introduction to all Rally Signs
Limited to 6 dogs
Tuition $65
TBA

The class meets for 6 sessions. Dogs attend all sessions.

In this class, handlers and their dogs will gain experience running rally obedience courses. At the end of the six week class, most teams should be ready to enter the competition rally obedience ring.  Handlers are expected to have had an introduction to all 50 rally signs. 

The class will begin with novice level courses and then gain complexity over the six weeks.  In addition, training exercises designed to improve performance will be included during class time.

For more information about this class contact:
Kris Punke 715-539-1665 or email

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Beginning Agility
Tuition $75
Limited to 8 dogs
April 17 - May 29, 2008
6:30 pm

This class meets at 6:30pm for seven weeks.  Handlers and dogs will become familiar with obstacles used in both AKC and UKC in agility.  Dogs should know basic obedience commands, but they will work on-leash most of the time.  Instructor, Clay Stebbins.

For more information contact:
Kris Punke 715-539-1665 or email

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Intermediate Agility
Tuition $75
Limited to 8 dogs
April 17 - May 29, 2008
7:30 pm

This class meets at 7:30 pm for seven weeks. Handlers and dogs enrolling in this class should have completed a beginning agility class.  Both AKC and UKC obstacles will be used in class.  Instructor, Clay Stebbins.

For more information contact:
Kris Punke 715-539-1665 or email

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Preparing for Agility Competition
Tuition $75
Limited to 8 dogs
TBA

This class meets at for seven weeks. Dogs enrolling in this class should already be familiar with the obstacles.  Both AKC and UKC obstacles will be used.  Handlers will learn to plan a course run and guide their dogs through a course.

For more information contact:
Kris Punke 715-539-1665 or email

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Schedule updated Apr 13, 2008