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 - 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: Manners/Basic Obedience
Ages: 6 months of age or older
Length: 7 Weeks, 45 minutes per class
Price: $50
Location: GFKC Training Center - Grand Forks
Prerequisite: None
Description: This class is for dogs that have not previously attended a class and have had no or a minimal amount of training. For instance, the dog might be able to sit but not stay. The class will focus on basic manners such as loose leash walking, sit, down, stay, come, and leave it. The class will be based on positive reinforcement techniques.
Notes: No dogs first night!
- Class size is limited, please pre-register to reserve a spot.
Name: Intermediate
Ages: (Contact your Instructor)
Length: 6 Weeks
Price: $50
Location: GFKC Training Center - Grand Forks
Prerequisite: Dog must have taken Basic Obedience class before or show knowledge and control needed for this class.
Description: This fun class is designed for students who want to continue learning new skills and techniques for training their dogs, and who want to challenge themselves and their companions. We’ll take all of the skills learned in Basic Obedience class to the next level. We’ll work on more advanced obedience skills such as focus and attention, stays, recalls, and finishes. We’ll introduce fun new exercises to teach your dog including Doggie Zen and reorienting, and show you how to begin teaching a reliable leave it. For interested students, clicker training will be introduced.
Notes: Pre-registration is recommended, the class size is limited to 10 dogs.
Students with no interest in clicker training will not be required to use clickers.
Dogs attend first night!
Name: Intermediate Plus
Ages: (Contact your Instructor)
Length: 6 Weeks
Price: $50
Location: GFKC Training Center - Grand Forks
Prerequisite: Dog must have taken Intermediate Obedience class before or show knowledge and control needed for this class.
Description: This class picks up where Intermediate Obedience leaves off. We’ll continue to fine-tune all previously learned obedience skills and introduce even more advanced skills and challenges, working on perfecting heeling, straight sits, recalls, fronts and finishes, stays, leave it, and keeping attention and focus with increasing distractions. We’ll teach new skills and exercises including go to mat, stand for exam, figure 8, and start working towards off-leash control. We’ll also continue working with clickers for students using clicker training. At the end of this class you will be prepared to move on to competitive classes.
Notes: Dogs attend first night!
Name: Advanced
Ages: (Contact your Instructor)
Length: Weeks
Price: $
Location: GFKC Training Center - 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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