Obedience/Rally-O Classes

Pre-registration for class is required please contact Kathi at info@hylinehotel.com or call (360) 398-0174 or 739-4686 to register or more information.

Our classes are based on POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT not punishment (old traditional pop and jerk methods). When a correction is needed it is made but not necessarily in the traditional way. Dogs are not stubborn or spiteful, they do not do what they do to make us angry, they do what they do because at some time that behavior has gotten them what they want, who wouldn't try it again?

Classes  currently Scheduled

(each class consists of 6 sessions)

Puppy Kindergarten

Puppies 7 - 12 weeks of age

(small older dogs allowed with permission of  the instructor)

• Wednesday  6:15 pm, Kim Sutherland, Instructor
• July 21 - Sept 8  (7/21, 28 & 8/11, 18, 25 & 9/8)
• Sept 15 - Oct 27 (9/15, 22, 29 & 10/13, 20, 27)
• Nov 10 - Dec 15 (11/10, 17, 24 & 12/1, 8, 15)

  AGILE - OBEDIENCE   

This class is designed to be fun for all. Class covers both beginning obedience and and an introduction to agility.

• Thursdays 6:15 and 7:30 pm, Kim Sutherland, Instructor

July 15 - Aug 19 (7/15, 22, 29 & 8/4, 12, 19)

Sept 9 - Oct 14 (9/9, 16, 23, 30 & 10/7, 14)

Nov 4 - Dec 16 (11/4, 11, 18 & 12/2, 9, 16)

If you would like to schedule a private session please contact  kathi at hyline   

(360) 398-0174 (see below)

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2010    rally - o

RALLY 1  -  1O:OO Am                     RALLY 2  -  11:15 A

Classes are held indoors 

(please bring and use a crate, There will be crates supplied and available to use if you do not have one)

• Sunday:  Kim Sutherland, Instructor

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  April 11 - May 16 (4/11, 18, 25 & 5/2, 9,16)

   

  May 30 - June 6 (5/30 & 6/6, 13, 20, 27 & 7/11)

   

  August 8 - Sept 12 (8/8, 15, 22, 29 & 9/5, 12)

   

  Sept 26 - Oct 6 (9/26 & 10/3, 10, 17 & 11/6)

   

  Nov 14 - Dec 19 (11/14, 21, 28 & 12/5, 12, 19)

The PUPPY KINDERGARTEN TRAINING CLASS is designed to educate you on how to best work with your puppy/small dog. Puppy socialization (not puppy playtime) is worked on as well as the basics sit, down, come and walking on a loose leash.

The BASIC OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLASS (agile/obedience) is designed for the family pet, we focus on basic manners, and basic obedience commands, sit, down, stay and walking nicely on a leash. We will also address any specific issues or problems you are having with your dog. This class may be repeated based on the level of training you wish achieve. The dogs also introduced to one piece of agility equipment each week.  

The ADVANCED OBEDIENCE CLASS (when offered)  is designed as a continuation of the basic class, longer stays with more distractions, begin off leash work. This class may be repeated as you wish to increase attention through distractions. This class is taught "within" the basic class, while new dog and owner teams are learning the basics the more advanced dogs will be working on longer stays, transition to off leash work and working around distractions.

Classes may be shortened to 45 minutes when there are less than 6 dogs and handlers.

PLEASE NOTE: For the safety and comfort level of all students and dogs in class, dogs acting in an aggressive manner will be REQUIRED to take private instruction before continuing in a group class.  The fee paid for the group class will be applied to the private instruction sessions.  If you are not sure about your dog's aggression problems please contact Kathi Seaman prior to the first night of class.

Please bring your dog to class on a buckle collar with a regular 4' to 6' leash (not retractable) and be sure to bring plenty of soft cut up treats (string cheese, chicken or turkey dogs or small pieces of moist dog treats work well). Keep in mind if your dog "LOVES" his treats he will want to work for them which will make your training much easier.  If you are not sure if your equipment is suitable you can call or just bring your equipment to the first class and your instructor will help you with it.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Private instruction is available for basic and advanced obedience training as well as behavior modification. Sometimes particular dogs and owners need a little jump start before entering a class, if so, private instruction might be just what you need.  Private instruction is designed to be individualized for a particular dog and handler, different methods will be used or tried depending on what result is wanted by the owner.

FIELD RENTAL/USAGE 

$20.00 per month per household or $5.00 per visit pay for 5 months in advance and get the 6th  month free

Starting in May and running through September agility classes will be held outdoors.  Please keep this in mind when scheduling your field use.  Classes are on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6:00 - 8:45.

The agility field is available for agility practice or just running and having fun with your dog in a safe fenced area.  

For the safety reasons ONLY DOGS that have prior approval may use the equipment.  Dogs not approved by Bob Kirkbride or Kathi Seaman but allowed on the equipment by their owners will be asked to leave and any rental fee paid will NOT be refunded.

1.  Dogs approved and training on the agility equipment have priority.

2.  If you notice someone is waiting please limit your session to 20 minutes.  When that person is finished (20 minutes) you can resume training the original dog or another dog.

DO NOT -

Allow your dog to pee on ANY equipment.  If it is allowed to happed more than once your dog will not be allowed off leash.  If it happens on leash your dog will not be allowed back (no refund of rental fee).

Turn your dog loose when another dog is in the field.

Allow your children on or in any of the equipment.

DO -

Potty your dog outside of the field prior to going in.

Pick up after your dog (both inside and outside of the field).  There is a pooper scooper in the field under the tree to the north.  The bucket with the long handled lid is the proper disposal container.  You may also dispose of bagged poop in this container.  the garbage can is for GARBAGE.

Close both gates (2) when leaving, check to see that they are closed/locked prior to going in if your dog might leave.

HAVE FUN!!!!!!