Since inception, the Grand Forks Kennel Club has provided the general public with education and training for purebred and crossbred dogs. We instruct people, with dogs of all breeds, mixes, sizes, and ages, to train their dogs to be good companions. All our instructors have trained and shown their own dogs in either AKC breed competitions, obedience, rally and agility trials. We have set our training standards high in accordance with the American Kennel Club (AKC) for conformation, obedience, rally and agility. We strive to give the highest quality of training available while continually updating our training methods. We offer education for YOU - teaching you how to teach your dog to obey your commands. The actual training and practice is your responsibility. We believe in FIRM, FAIR, CONSISTENT training with heavy doses of PRAISE and LOVE. Our methods are based on positive motivation and reinforcement.
Name: Puppy Kindergarten
Ages: under 6 months of age
Length: 7 Weeks (1 night of orientation, 6 nights of training) 45 minutes per class
Price: $45
Location: GFKC Training Center - East Grand Forks
Prerequisite: None
Description: Puppy kindergarten is enormously helpful to humans and dogs, and provides about the best entertainment possible. For a small fee you get to participate in something that is mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy for you and your dog. Your puppy needs this learning environment during critical development stages. If socialization during these stages is missed, some puppies will never be as successful as they could otherwise have been at fitting into your home or whatever else you hope to do with your dog.
This class starts with a registration/orientation session. You will meet your instructors, and they will provide the guidelines for the class and the rules of the Training Center. This is an ideal opportunity to ask questions and get great advice! The class has two components - a training session and an informational portion. In training we start with the very basics such as leash training, sit, down, and coming when called. In the informational portion we provide you with the proper tools to raise a healthy, happy, well-behaved puppy. Topics that may be covered include grooming, crate training, toys, vet visits, and nutrition.
Notes: No dogs first night!
Name: Basic
Ages: 6 months of age or older
Length: 7 Weeks
Price: $50
Location: GFKC Training Center - East Grand Forks
Prerequisite: (Contact your Instructor)
Description: This class is for beginners where you will teach your dog how to sit, lay down, stand, sit stay, come when called and walk politely on a leash. The behaviors that you will teach your dog will help with such things as jumping on people, darting out doors, excessive pulling on the leash, and other common household problems.
Notes: No dogs first night!
Name: Intermediate
Ages: (Contact your Instructor)
Length: 7 Weeks
Price: $50
Location: GFKC Training Center - East Grand Forks
Prerequisite: Dog must have taken an obedience class before or show knowledge and control needed for this class.
Description: This class reinforces and builds on skills that we developed in Basic Obedience. You will continue to work on heeling, coming when called, staying in a sit or down position with distractions, and standing for examination. You will also work toward off-lease control. This course will also teach you to help your dog become a good public ciitzen.
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Name: Advanced
Ages: (Contact your Instructor)
Length: x Weeks
Price: $xx
Location: GFKC Training Center - East Grand Forks
Prerequisite: Dog must have taken an obedience class before or show knowledge and control needed for this class.
Description: This class designed to prepare handlers and their dogs for competitive events.
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