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WEDNESDAY CLASSES
UPCOMING CLASSES
BEGINNING AGILITY - Starting May 7, 4:00 pm (5 week session) $180.00
MANNERS ONE - Starting May 14, 9:00 am (4 week session) $145.00
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ONGOING CLASSES
10:30-11:30 AM This class has 1 opening.
A mix of new activities in every session.
Next session includes - Greeting politely (people & dogs), heeling games, drop on recall, stays, hold position for care and exams, all mixed in with tricks and games fun! EMAIL SUMAC TO JOIN THIS CLASS
LEVEL 2, 5:30-6:30 PM Currently full.
Ongoing class
Fun courses of jumps, tunnels, hoops and barrels.
How about a class designed for you and a few friends.
Email me if you are interested in a custom class.
CONTACT SUMAC
1 hour private lessons for manners and behavior issues.
1/2 hour agility sessions.
Private Lesson Information
PAYMENT
Payment choice is indicated on the registration form.
Payment may be made by Credit Card, PayPal or check.
Payment submitted by check should be made payable to Sumac Grant-Johnson and mailed to Wag It Games, P.O. Box 153, Madison, NH 03849 Your spot will be held for 5 business days.
CANCELATION/REFUND POLICY
Refunds are not offered once payment has been made. The class session will be extended in the event a class must be canceled.
STORM POLICY
In the event of dangerous driving conditions classes will be canceled and the class session extended.
CLASS DETAILS
WEDNESDAY AM SOMETHING NEW - SKILLS & FUN
10:30-11:30
Have fun and keep it fresh. This class has a mix of new activities in every session.
SHADOW SKILLS - Heeling made fun.
Maneuvers that encourage your dog to be your shadow. These exercises will enhance loose leash manners, focus and reduce your dog's reaction to distractions.
Class will also include a short numbered course ideal for testing your skills.
SMART DOG CLASS
Great for starting puppies on up to senior dogs.
Tricks and games to enrich relationship, enhance confidence and build enthusiastic response to your cues.
Learn Sumac's Change The Picture process to change the picture to change perception to change the outcome.
Examples of Class Activities
Stand at front (Build a polite greeting)
Target games (Build a stronger recall)
Stay games
Pick It up & leave It games
Go lay down on your mat
Follow me exercises
Scent Games for entertainment (great when getting out for a walk is not an option)
Prerequisites: Dogs must be able to work comfortably in a room with other dogs without being disruptive.
Not quite ready for a class consider a private training session prior to class.
Email Sumac with questions.
BEGINNING FAMILY DOG AGILITY
The focus is agility FUN for the family dog rather than competitive agility. Class includes tunnels, jumps, hoops, barrels and working up to short courses. Class includes off leash work.
Prerequisites: Dogs must be over 6 months old and in good physical condition. Dogs must have basic manners, not be reactive, and comfortable and quiet working in a room with other dogs. As class progresses teams perform short courses one at a time with their dog off leash. Dogs must be comfortable waiting in a crate between turns (crates are provided). *Please consider a manners class or private training if you are not sure if your dog is ready for this class.
AGILITY FOR THE FAMILY DOG LEVEL 2
This class focuses on handling and short courses of hoops, tunnels, barrels and jump. Teams will be offered the opportunity to perform Wag It Games Agility Tests and earn titles right in class.
Prerequisites: Handlers must have basic handling experience. Dogs must have experience with short courses that include jumps, tunnels and hoops. Dogs must have basic manners, not be reactive, and be comfortable and not disruptive working in a room with other dogs. Dogs should be comfortable waiting for their turn in one of the provided crates.
MANNERS CLASSES
MANNERS ONE
Build a strong foundation of basic manners, obedience, confidence and connection. A great place to start your puppy or older dog's training.
MANNERS TWO
Enhance manners, focus and skills along with tricks and games. Great preparation for Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dog or dog sports.
Prerequisite: Manners level 1 or permission from the instructor.
WAG IT GAMES SNIFF IT
Introduce your dog to the fun of scent games. Dogs will learn to search out, identify and alert their handler to various scents and games to play at home. As teams advance Wag It Games Sniff It titles can be earned in more advanced classes.
Prerequisites: Dogs must be able to sit and down on cue. Dogs must have basic manners, not be reactive, and be able to work comfortably in a room with other dogs without being disruptive.
Puppies to senior dogs welcome
PUPPY CLASS - This is the most important class you can take with your dog.
For puppies 8-20 weeks old at the start of class. Class is limited to 5 pups.
Set the stage for your pup to become a well mannered adult dog at home and when out and about. It is so much easier to train your puppy while very young than to correct issues later. This class will include the basics of sit, down, leash walking manners, polite greeting, coming when called, leave it and stay. We will also include fun confidence games that build trust and enhance your dog's focus and connection to you. Time will be included to address puppy issues like grabbing chewing, housebreaking and other issues as needed for the group.
AKC S.T.A.R. PUPPY - All elements of the program are included. The S.T.A.R PUPPY test will be offered following the session.
"AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an excellent first in-person training class for puppies." AKC
"AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy provides a good lead-in to earning the Canine Good Citizen title." AKC
S.T.A.R PUPPY Test fee - $20.00 AKC requires handlers to submit their passed test form along with $15.00 to enroll and will receive a framable certificate and medal.
Prerequisite: Most vets agree with the importance young puppies taking class. It is understood that puppies may not be fully vacinated. If you have concerns regarding this we encourage you to check with your veterinarian.
AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN AND THERAPY DOG PREP & TEST
Two classes and to practice the items on each test with time between for you to practice. A test session is included with Love on a Leash Therapy Dog and AKC CGC tests offered.
Love On A Leash Therapy Dog Info and test items. AKC Test Items.
Prerequisite: Dogs must have basic manners and be able to work comfortably and quietly in a room with other dogs. Dogs must not be reactive or have any aggressive tendencies.