Dog Activities
Therapy Dogs
The goal of therapy dogs is to help owners use their dogs for therapy work in various places such as nursing homes, hospitals and schools, as well as work with the mentally and physically handicapped. Their objective is to form a network of caring individuals who are willing to share their special animals in order to bring happiness and cheer to people who need something to hold and love. Pet visits often trigger memories of animals they used to own. The regular visits also give nursing home residents something to look forward to. Dogs have been effective in reaching adults and children who have withdrawn from the world. All dogs, purebred and mixed breeds are used.
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Agility
"All dogs" are welcome to compete in ASCA, CPE , USDAA , NADAC , AND UKC styles of agility, whereas " AKC agility " is restricted to dogs registered with the American Kennel Club .
At this time the club does not offer agility classes.
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Looking to go farther than our Canine Good Manners class or want a more formal heel or front? That would be obedience. Obedience is more than just good living with human skills, it is a formality and a precision. AKC, UKC and CKC offer obedience competitions.
The Kennel Club will offer obedience classes from time to time when there is sufficient interest. It is open to all breeds and mixed breeds who are at least 6 months old. All dogs & handlers enrolled in the obedience classes must have taken Canine Good Manners or be familiar with clicker training techniques.
Goal: To provide the handler with the knowledge of obedience behaviors required in a competitive environment (note that competing is not necessary but the knowledge will be there if the handler wishes to).
Topics/behaviors taught: Novice Obedience behaviors/exercises (heel – on/off lead, figure 8, change of pace, turns, stay, recall, formal front, finish, group sits/downs).
Aggressive dogs will not be accepted into group classes, but will be referred for private instruction.
Dogs in heat may be excused from class.
For more information contact Kathy Hoppe at goldens@atimaine.net
Canine Good Manners Class
This is an entry level class for all of our classes.
Think of this as “Learning to Live with Humans 101”. Our goal in this class is to teach the handler how to communicate with their dog so that they can teach their dog acceptable living with people behaviors such as sit, down, walking nicely on a leash.
This is an operant/clicker based training class. Clicker training is one of the fastest and most successful training techniques that can be used on any animal. It is based in science but is also an art.
Canine Good Manners is offered twice a year, spring and fall. It is held at the Presque Isle Recreation building on Main Street. We pride ourselves in a quality class with lots of individual attention and a low teacher to student ration. Therefore these classes fill fast and there is often a waiting list. If you think you are interested contact Dotty Dudley. The price for this class is $70 ($40 for club members).
Aggressive dogs will not be accepted into group classes, but will be referred for private instruction.
Dogs in heat may be excused from class.
Classes are held in the Spring and in the Fall. Classes fill up quickly so if you are interested call or e-mail Dotty Dudley soon.
For more information contact:
Dotty Dudley, 488-6841, redfox@mfx.net
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Paws for Cause Walk
This is a two mile walk-a-thon to raise money for the local humane society. There is always a good turn-out, whether rain or shine.
Other activities offered during the walk-a-thon are:
- Dog Washing
- Microchipping
- Vaccination Clinic
- Photos with your pet
