Obedience
NEXT BEGINNERS CLASS :
June 11th, 2024
Our Spring Beginners Class is scheduled to start Tuesday, June 11th! This session will begin on Tuesday at 6:30 PM with our K-9 Basics Seminar.
We only offer one single class during the summer as we are busy with boarding, so if you are interested and 100% committed, sign up early to reserve a spot.
Please email us and we can send you the class information. Fill out the registration form and return to get signed up.
Please sign up early and be committed to attending all sessions.
Cost: $200.00 for entire 7 week class, includes K-9 Basics.
$50.00 for K-9 Basics Seminar alone. Limit of 2 people-same household.
Email Julie to get a
Beginners Class Registration Packet.
Please email Julie for more information. runjumpwag@live.com
K-9 Basics Seminar
Our K-9 Basics Seminar is the format for the first night of Beginners.
Everything you need to know to get started now!
K-9 Basics is a 2 hour demo, Power Point and lecture seminar.
No dogs this night.
Relationship building, Foundational, Basic Concepts, Top 12 List and the first week of Class homework.
Basic Marker Words.
First Steps for Impulse Control.
Enrichment and relationship building with your dog!
Learn how to build a conditioned response to look at you when you say their name.
Help your dog ‘want’ to listen to you!
Cost is $50.00 if you attend this night as a stand alone session. K-9 Basics Seminar is included as the first night of Beginners. Class Packet Included either way. 2 household members can attend per payment.
Email for the most current
information packet!
runjumpwag@live.com
Obedience Classes
Shadowland offers a range of obedience and agility classes.
We have been teaching classes professionally in Oskaloosa since 1993.
Our Beginner Obedience classes have evolved over the years to develop a comprehensive and challenging class that sets the owner and dog up for success each step of the way.
Through positive reinforcement & Marking and Rewarding good behavior, the dog develops conditioned responses to cues while building the human/canine relationship. Knowing what to do when behavior issues occur allows owners to reinforce good behavior while fading undesirable behavior. Building a working relationship and keeping dogs in their homes forever is one of our primary goals!
Julie McVay heads the Instruction of classes with Assistant Instructors: Shannon De Penning and Vickie Gamble. Julie has over 30 years experience, attends training seminars and continually works to enhance training methods and introduce new engagement games and concepts.
Shadowland Kennels is also home to Shadowmyst Labradors. Shadowmyst Labradors compete in several performance events including Obedience, Agility, Hunt Tests, Barn Hunt and Conformation.
*All dogs must be up to date on vaccinations and
parasite free (have a negative fecal exam) prior to
coming to class.
Goals:
Our Beginners class is an 7 week course designed to meet 4 primary goals by the end of the 7 weeks; Walking on a loose lead (not pulling), coming when called/responsiveness, staying/impulse control and relationship building.
These are the four basic tools an owner needs to begin to have a well behaved dog.
Our class uses motivational, reward based concepts to help attain these goals. Leadership, behavior marking and rewarding and dog-owner connection are emphasized as the foundation for building a balanced relationship with your dog.
Email for the most current
information packet and registration!
runjumpwag@live.com
Training:
The class is a step by step, positive, motivational approach and each week lays the foundation for the next week's lesson. Progressions are easily accepted by dog and owner since they are gradual and the owner can always go back a step if necessary.
Marker words, food, play or toy rewards, games, praise and release are used to help the dog quickly grasp new exercises. Because exercises are broken into sequences and small steps, the dog and handler are put in a position to succeed.
Confidence, respect and trust grow mutually between dog and handler each week as we emphasize the human/dog relationship. The end result is a dog that respects, engages with and trusts his owner, understands the exercises and an owner who knows what to do if the trained dog ignores a command.
Class packet is given at first session and added to each week. Dogs should come to class on a snugly fit, flat buckle collar and a 6 ft leash.
When:
Beginner sessions are held 3 times per year. Normally we have classes beginning in March or April, June, and September. Our usual schedule is Tuesday night classes.
Class Size, Ages and Cost:
Each Class size is limited to about 12. Puppies as young as 8 weeks can attend classes. (as long as they have had a vet visit, current vaccinations and deworming) Upon finishing the class, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Humans must be 12 years or older to participate in class. Only one person is allowed on the floor with each dog.
7 week Beginners Class is $200.00.
We encourage owners to begin classes as soon as possible. Your dog is learning as soon as you bring them home and it's always best to start the right way!
If you know someone who cannot access this information by internet, call or email us and we can email or snail mail the information.