Training Classes

Mission - to provide a good, safe training environment and the tools and information necessary to help you make your dog a better companion and good citizen in your community.
 

Although many of our club members have put obedience and conformation titles on their dogs, it is not our intent to make 'super' trained dogs. Socialization is stressed so you can feel safe around other people and other dogs.


Dog training classes are open to everyone and includes:

1.  beginning obedience -- a 7-week class for all dogs (purebred and/or "All-American") four (4) months of age or older.

2.  drop-in obedience -- for dogs that have completed a CSKC beginning obedience class and dogs competing in obedience at licensed shows and obedience trials.


3.  puppy socialization -- a 6-week class for all dogs (purebred and/or "All-American" 4 months to 12 months; same training as beginning obedience but less intensive.

 

4.  drop-in conformation -- for all dogs of any age and people who are showing dogs in licensed shows and for those who are interested in learning how to show dogs. Current immunizations are required for participation in all classes.


At the end of each 7-week beginning class, students receive a certificate of completion and the opportunity to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test.  For Canine Good Citizen details, go to www.akc.org.  Type "CGC" in the search box.
    

 

At the end of each 6-week puppy socialization class, students receive a certificate of completion and the opportunity to take the AKC Socialization Training Activity Responsibility (S.T.A.R.) Puppy Test.  For more information on S.T.A.R. PUPPY, go to www.akc.org.  Type "STAR Puppy" in the search box.

2011 TRAINING CLASS SCHEDULE

 


Location

:  Elmira Fire Station

6080 'A' Street

Elmira, CA 95625

 

LARGE INDOOR FACILITY

 PUPPY SOCIALIZATION (4 mos. - 12mos.):  $30 -- 6 week session - Every Wednesday.  Same training as Beginning Obedience class but less intensive.  AKC Star Puppy Test offered at last class.
CLASS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR AGRESSION ISSUES.
Up to date shot record required for registration.
Training collar and 6-foot lead required.  NO CHAIN LEADS.
Registration:  5:50pm; Class:  6:20pm - 6:50pm
Drop In - $5/person.  Drop-In Pre-requisite:  Must have completed a CSKC puppy socialization class.

 BEGINNING OBEDIENCE (4 mos. & older):  $70 - 7-week session - Every Wednesday.  AKC Canine Citizen (C.G.C.) Test offered at last class.

CLASS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR AGRESSION ISSUES.
Up to date shot record required for registration.
Training collar and 6-foot lead required.  NO CHAIN LEADS.
Registration:  6:30pm; Class: 7:00 -- 7:40pm
Drop In - $8/person.  Drop-In Pre-requisite:  Must have completed a CSKC basic obedience class.

 CONFORMATION:   Drop In:  7:50pm - 8:30pm; $8/each dog 

 

 Puppy Socialization/Beginning Obedience Class sessions:


 January 4
February 22
April 11
May 30 (No class July 4)
July 25
September 12
October 31

 

 For more information, contact:  Linda or Roger at 707-446-7492.

 

Chief Solano Kennel Club Inc. is an AKC all breed & obedience club.  Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at the Elmira Fire Station at 7:00pm.  These meetings are open to the public.  All those interested in the welfare of our canine friends are welcome!

 

CSKC offers a 10% discount on our obedience and puppy socialization classes to Seniors 55& over, Juniors under 16, and a 20% discount to those who have adopted a dog from the Humane Society, a Breed Rescue group, or your local shelter.  Just bring your adoption certificate when you register!


 All prices subject to change without notice.

 

TRAINING CLASS

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

 

  1.   This building is a volunteer fire department. The first three (3) parking places (painted red) are reserved at all times for the volunteer firemen.

  2.   For your safety, please wear sensible, safe walking shoes (no flip-flops or shoes without backs).

  3.   Cell phones and/or pagers must be off or on vibrate. If you need to take a call or answer a page, please go outdoors.

  4.   Dogs must be kept a distance of 2-feed from other dogs at all times -- even those dogs who know one another.

  5.   Once you haev registered/checked in for your class, please move away from the front door so other handlers/dogs can come in.

  6.   Please exercise your dog before you come to class.

  7.   If your dog soils outside, it is your responsibility to clean up.

  8.   If a dog has an accident during class, it is your responsibility to clean up. Paper towels and disinfectant are located on the front table.

 9.   Sometimes there are loose/stray dogs in the neighborhood. Our club will make every effort to alert you before you leave. However, please look again as you leave the building.

10.   Please make sure you have a 6' leather or cloth lead. NO CHAIN LEADS.

11.   Please make sure your dog has the proper training collar and it is on correct.

12.   Please remove any extra collar and/or tags before class starts.

13.   If there will be more than one handler for a dog in a class, we suggest that the stronger person start.

14.  The area behind the tables are for club members only.

15.   Guests may use the area on or around the stage. Please keep the area around the mats clear.

16.   Handlers must have their dog under control at all times during class. Any dog that is not under control will be asked to leave. The class instructor will have the right to make the decision on who will stay and who will leave.

17.   Children are not permitted to wander around during class except to go to the restroom.

18.   Please keep the noise level down so students can hear the instructor.

19.   If the dog in front of you is moving too slow, you may pass on the inside of the mats.

20.  You will receive a 'Certification of Completion' at the last training class in your session. Certificates will not be mailed if you miss the class.

 

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Officers, Board of Directors, & Club Members

Chief Solano Kennel Club, Inc.

 

Revised 11/21/11