ECHO Club periodically offers other specialty classes and
seminars, depending on interest. Specialty classes to be held in
2008 include Puppy Kindergarten.
Puppy Kindergarten
Puppy Kindergarten is a four week course
recommended for puppies up to five months. The goal of this class
is to give the puppy and owner a basic foundation for obedience via
proper socialization and behavior skills. Owners will learn how to
teach their puppies basic commands via structured play. No
prerequisites.
Clicker Tricks
Continue your dog’s education and deepen your
relationship with your canine friend with our Tricks and Clicker
class. This class will develop your dog’s mind and strengthen your
communication with each other. Teach your dog to:
 | Ring a doorbell |
| Roll over |
| Say "prayers" |
| Shut a door |
| Read a book |
| Put toys away |
| And dozens of other tricks |
Learning tricks can help build confidence in
timid dogs and add more control to boisterous dogs. Develop a
partnership with your dog and become a happy team in future
activities. Amaze your family and friends with how clever and
confident your dog has become in just a few short weeks. This
positive based class is full of laughs and smiles! Prerequisite:
Beginning Obedience or instructor approval.
So You Want To
Compete?
Learn the basics about competing in conformation, obedience,
agility, and tracking. Each week will cover a different type of
event. Learn about the different venues (AKC, UKC, CKC, USDAA, CPE),
titles, equipment, skills, ring etiquette, etc., before you enter a
competition. Cost $35 for all four mini-seminars or $10 per
session. No prerequisites.
Tracking
Class description forthcoming -- limited
enrollment, this four week class will be held off-site.
Carting
Looking for a uniquely entertaining activity for your dog? Try
carting. Dogs of all ages, large or small, can pull a cart. Not to
be confused with weight pulling, carting is both a useful skill and
a fun way to spend time with your dog. From pulling the kids or
helping in the garden, to pulling a stuffed animal at Pet Therapy
visits or marching in a parade, this one day seminar will cover
everything you need to get safely started in carting, from basic
fundamentals to training tips for success. No prerequisites.
Canine Musical
Freestyle
The Musical Dog Sport Association defines Canine
Musical Freestyle as follows: "Canine Freestyle is a dog sport in
which training, teamwork, music, and movement combine to create an
artistic, choreographed performance highlighting the canine partner
in a manner that celebrates the unique qualities of each individual
dog. It is built upon the foundation of a positive working
relationship between a dog and handler team." Handlers don't have
to know how to dance to do Canine Musical Freestyle.
Prerequisite: Beginning Obedience or instructor approval.
