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If you have a question about course offerings, please email: cerena.gooddog@gmail.com

Note: The drop-in weekly puppy play group is on Saturdays

What's new in Redwood City

Heads-up! I am very excited that my current agility instructor, Dorothy Fujimura has agreed to do agility workshops at Planet Pooch. I have been involved in the sport for many years had some great instructors, but Dorothy is truly tops. Her tutelage has immensely improved my performance with Little Guy. In fact, Dorothy is one of the best teachers I have ever trained with or even observed.

Introduction to Agility presented by Dorothy Fujimura 
Saturday, February 11th   1 PM – 4 PM   $58

Agility is one of the best and fastest growing dog sports for a good reason - it is a REALLY fun team sport and beneficial for just about all healthy dogs, whether super energetic to the bit shy. Not only is agility fun, in this sport you also build a stronger bond with your dog and your dog even learns better manners. In this introduction workshop, you and your dog will learn foundation skills needed for a successful start in agility - skills that are necessary if you continue in the sport. Included in the workshop is your dog learning on agility training equipment.

This workshop is recommended for those interested in agility, new to the sport or novices. Also recommended for those who want to improve their foundation skills. 

Course strategies and Jumping Coursework presented by Dorothy Fujimura  
Sunday, February 12th   10 AM - 1 PM   $58

You will learn the whys and hows of course strategy. More specifically, learn how to make choices for course strategies / handling positions that work best for you and your dog. Then learn how to better execute your plan. Agility is 80% jumping and handlers often under-train for jumps even though jumping mistakes are a primary reason for NQ runs. This first workshop will focus on jumping courses, but what you learn in this workshop is applicable to all your practice and runs. Included are primary exercises to improve your overall communication and performance.

This course is for those who would benefit from the workshop. Ideally those already competing in any level or preparing to compete or just enjoy taking classes and improve their team performance. 

Prerequisite: Puppies/dogs that can work off-leash safely and closely around people and other dogs, will stay/wait under moderate distraction, come when called and are quiet when in a crate and/ or tethered - basically, we do not want barking to disrupt the class.

To sign-up for the workshops, please use the "Dog Class Registration".

Triebball and Flyball workshops will be scheduled by mid-February.

For regular dog class and puppy class descriptions, plus prerequisites (all classes have prerequisites),  please go to the Dog Training Class page or for short classes and workshops, check the class details on this page.

Notes: There may be prerequisite exceptions made, check with Cerena by email: cerena.gooddog@gmail.com

Vaccination Notice: For all courses, including drop-in Play group, proof of vaccinations appropriate for your dog’s age is required. Your dog should also be vaccinated for Bordetella kennel cough. For more information please go to: http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/kenc.html

Scheduling Information about upcoming classes and workshops are listed below.

Classes are for 5 weeks unless otherwise noted. Workshops meet once unless otherwise noted.

To sign-up for a class or workshop please use Dog Class Registration.

Play group is every Saturday at 10AM. In case of last minute cancellation, be sure to check this page or home page Friday evening.

Dog Classes are currently held in Redwood City at Planet Pooch
No classes or play groups are scheduled at this time in Los Altos

Redwood City Classes are located at;
  Planet Pooch
  866 Kaynyne St.
  Redwood City
  http://www.planetpooch.com/

JANUARY CLASSES

Puppy and Dog Training Classes, Redwood City
* Beginning Canine Nosework Full	Saturdays	Starting 1/14	9 AM - 10 AM	$155
* Puppy 2 Class  Full	Saturdays	Starting 1/14	11:15 AM - 12:15 PM	$155
* Tricks 1 Class	Wednesdays	Starting 1/25	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM 4 week class	$125
** Puppy 1 Class	Wednesdays	Starting 1/18	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	$155

FEBRUARY Workshops in Redwood City

Introduction to Agility - see top of page for description

Saturday

2/11

1 PM - 4 PM

$58

Course strategies & Jumping  - see top of page for description

Sunday

2/12

10 AM - 1 PM

$58

FEBRUARY CLASSES

Puppy and Dog Training Classes, Redwood City
* Agility Class for Puppies	Saturdays	Starting 2/25	9 AM - 10 AM	$155
* Dog Sport Foundation Skills Level 1 for Agility, Flyball, Treibball, Canine Freestyle & for vastly improving your communication with your dog!	Saturdays	Starting 2/25	11:15 AM - 12:15 PM	$155
* Continuing Canine Nosework Class	Wednesdays	Starting 2/22	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	$155
** Puppy 1 Class	Wednesdays	Starting 2/22	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	$155

MARCH CLASSES

Puppy and Dog Training Classes, Redwood City
* Puppy 1 Class	Saturdays	Starting 3/31	9 AM - 10 AM	$155
* Dog Sport Foundation Skills Level 2 for Agility, Flyball, Treibball, Canine Freestyle & for vastly improving your communication with your dog!	Saturdays	Starting 3/31	11:15 AM - 12:15 PM	$155
* Continuing Canine Nosework Class	Wednesdays	Starting 3/28	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	$155
** Level 1 Class	Wednesdays	Starting 3/28	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	$155

* Dogs must be safe with people and dogs and able to work in a class environment (lots of exercise before class helps)

* Please bring a pad for your pup/dog to lie on, i.e. a mat, rug, beach towel, blanket.

* For Puppy classes and Trick classes sharing your dog's pad is encouraged, so bring a pad large enough for the 2 (or more) of you.
* For the Canine Nosework please bring a camp chair and a crate If you have no chair, I will have a few extra.
There are a lot of bad backs out there, so please, whatever you are signed up for, if you need to sit on a chair, bring one or let me know and I will get you one.

** Lisa Carlson, a certified trainer whose speciality is puppies will be the primary instructor for this class.

Puppy Play Group in Redwood City

Puppy play group is held Saturdays 10 AM - 11 AM at Planet Pooch, 866 Kaynyne St. Redwood City (this location is only a couple of minutes off Hwy 101 and actually a preferred location for many of my Los Altos and Palo Alto students).

$10 drop in fee.

Puppies must start in play group BEFORE the age of 16 weeks.

Proof of vaccinations is required the first visit.

Why puppies should start socialization as soon as possible: AVSAB Position Statement on Puppy Socialization http://www.avsabonline.org/avsabonline/images/stories/Position_Statements/puppy%20socialization.pdf

Adolescent Play is on hold, BUT, puppies that start in play group before the age of 4 months, may continue in puppy play group as long as they enjoy it and maintain excellent play skills. Puppy dogs are segregated into group as needed.

Play group is not for adolescent bullies. Again, please note that puppies need to start in play group before the age of 16 weeks in order to continue attending play group

In case of a last minute Saturday play group cancellation, check this page or home page Friday evening.

 

Cerena Zutis www.k9essentials.com
Mail Address: 1773 Lake St., San Mateo, CA 94403     Email: cerena.gooddog@gmail.com
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