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GAMESKILLS© COURSE OUTLINE

The purpose of Gameskills© class is twofold. The first purpose is to bridge the gap between the basic obedience class and moving onto competitive sports such as Agility, Working Trials and Competitive Obedience. This course introduces the dog handler team to heeling(turns & change of pace), directed targeting for sendaways and jumping, the swing and military finish, formal recall posistion, drop in motion, introduction to jumping the high jump.

The second purpose is to provide a competitive but relaxed format to practice honing skills in a non-patterned way. The first 30 minutes of the class introduce new skills, the last 45-60 minutes are "playing games" that enhance mastery of the skills. Prizes are awarded for proficiency and participation.

Prerequisites to attend the gameskills© are that your dog be able to sit and down on command, come on a long line or leash, walk on a loose leash, be sociable around other dogs (we will work on attention and control) and down stay on leash. As the owner we ask that you be familiar with reward based training. If any of the above requirements are in question please set up an evaluation (no charge) to answer any questions. For those of you who have previously attended a gameskills© session/ have the skills to play the games, you may sign up for the games portion only.  Call 249-7255X2 for upcoming schedule.

SCHEDULE 1st half of class 2nd half of class
FIRST WEEK -  Heeling with about turn, Front and swing finish GAMES!
SECOND WEEK - Marking single Target, Automatic Sit, Circle Finish GAMES!
THIRD WEEK- Right & Left turns, Drop-in motion, GAMES! Steady Sit-Stays GAMES!
FOURTH WEEK- Intro to High Jump, Distance Signals, Down Stays GAMES!
FIFTH WEEK- Heeling, Change of Pace, Mark double Target GAMES!
SIXTH WEEK- Mark and Control Position over High Jump, Polish GAMES!
SEVENTH WEEK- Intro to Broad Jump, Random Drop GAMES!
EIGHTH WEEK- GRADUATION!

For more information, call 512-249-7255. 

The cost of the classes are $165 per class.  If you would like to insure your place in one of the these classes, fill out and send the registration form below (check off which class date).  You will receive a conformation email with further instructions.  If you do not receive your confirmation within two business days, please call us at 512-249-7255X1.  After you receive your confirmation email, a non-refundable $50 deposit is required to secure your space in the class. 

GAMESKILLS© Class Registration Form:

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