ECHO Club periodically offers other specialty classes and seminars,
depending on interest. Specialty classes to be held in 2008 include
Puppy Kindergarten.
Puppy Kindergarten
Puppy Kindergarten is a four week course recommended for
puppies up to five months. The goal of this class is to give the puppy and
owner a basic foundation for obedience via proper socialization and behavior
skills. Owners will learn how to teach their puppies basic commands via
structured play. No prerequisites.
Clicker Tricks
Continue your dog’s education and deepen your
relationship with your canine friend with our Tricks and Clicker class. This
class will develop your dog’s mind and strengthen your communication with
each other. Teach your dog to:
 | Ring a doorbell |
| Roll over |
| Say "prayers" |
| Shut a door |
| Read a book |
| Put toys away |
| And dozens of other tricks |
Learning tricks can help build confidence in timid dogs
and add more control to boisterous dogs. Develop a partnership with your dog
and become a happy team in future activities. Amaze your family and friends
with how clever and confident your dog has become in just a few short
weeks. This positive based class is full of laughs and smiles!
Prerequisite: Beginning Obedience or instructor approval.
So You Want To Compete?
Learn the basics about competing in conformation, obedience, agility, and
tracking. Each week will cover a different type of event. Learn about the
different venues (AKC, UKC, CKC, USDAA, CPE), titles, equipment, skills,
ring etiquette, etc., before you enter a competition. Cost $35 for all four
mini-seminars or $10 per session. No prerequisites.
Tracking
Class description forthcoming -- limited enrollment, this
four week class will be held off-site.
Carting
Looking for a uniquely entertaining activity for your dog? Try carting.
Dogs of all ages, large or small, can pull a cart. Not to be confused with
weight pulling, carting is both a useful skill and a fun way to spend time
with your dog. From pulling the kids or helping in the garden, to pulling a
stuffed animal at Pet Therapy visits or marching in a parade, this one day
seminar will cover everything you need to get safely started in carting,
from basic fundamentals to training tips for success. No prerequisites.
Canine Musical Freestyle
The Musical Dog Sport Association defines Canine Musical
Freestyle as follows: "Canine Freestyle is a dog sport in which training,
teamwork, music, and movement combine to create an artistic, choreographed
performance highlighting the canine partner in a manner that celebrates the
unique qualities of each individual dog. It is built upon the foundation of
a positive working relationship between a dog and handler team." Handlers
don't have to know how to dance to do Canine Musical Freestyle.
Prerequisite: Beginning Obedience or instructor approval.
