This Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Preparation Course will review and practice the 10 evaluation elements of the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. At the conclusion of the course, a CGC evaluation will be administered and is included in the course fee. Successful students will be able to submit the paperwork to the AKC for the recording [...]
The Beyond Basic course is a follow on course for those who have taken a puppy or basic obedience class and who wish to practice prior basic skills learned. You will build off these basic skills and continue to add more difficulty and distraction. This is a good class for students who did not feel great [...]
Introduction to Rally Don’t know where to start with the sport of rally? This 6-week course will get you starting out on the right foot and is designed for handlers and their dogs who have taken basic obedience. Students will learn about the sport of rally and all levels of rally signs—what they mean and how [...]
The goal of this eight-week Introduction to Nosework course is to lay a solid foundation and an indication of the target odors. Whether your plan is to compete or to build a stronger bond between you and your dog; a solid indication is the most important factor in achieving success in this sport. Eight week [...]
For dog/handler teams that have had basic obedience with Alex, and you want to continue training your dog, we are starting a Saturday 8 week Advanced Obedience Course 9/12/20. The course will be from 11 am to 12 pm and will focus on increased difficulty, stand and stand stay, leave it, long stays with distractions, passing [...]
We have scheduled new puppy and basic dog obedience courses starting in August and September as follows: Puppy (12 weeks to 6 months of age): Tuesdays, beginning September 1, 6 pm to 7 pm Saturdays, beginning September 12, 12 pm to 1 pm Basic (over 6 months of age): Wednesdays, beginning August 5, 7 pm to [...]
We have a new 8-week dog obedience class starting Saturday 7/18 at 11am! You can find a class description and enrollment form here https://www.austincaninecentral.com/training/ Payment for the class is here https://www.austincaninecentral.com/shop/classes-clinics-and-seminars/basic-obedience-class-saturday/ The class size is limited. Masks and social distancing are required. Have fun training your dog on the 4000 square foot air-conditioned training floor!
Agility 2 – Handling 101: Thursdays beginning April 2, 2020, 8:00pm to 9:00pm for 6 weeks (4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, & 5/7) We will use jumps and tunnels to teach you and your dog foundation handling (steering) concepts in a fun environment that encourages your understanding and your dog’s enthusiasm for the game. You [...]
Learn the fundamental skills necessary for agility and other dog sports, including focus, motivation, shaping new behaviors, and body awareness. Use these skills to introduce your dogs to jumps and tunnels. Instructor - Joy Mercier Prerequisites: Completion of manners or basic obedience class Length of Class: 4 weeks Cost: $85 per dog and handler [...]
Introduction to Agility (Agility 1A) Thursdays beginning February 27, 2020, 8:00pm to 9:00pm for 4 weeks (2/27, 3/5, 3/19, & 3/26) and Thursdays beginning April 2, 2020, 6:45pm to 7:45pm for 6 weeks (4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 & 4/30 & 5/7) You and your dog will play fun games while introducing your dog to jumps, [...]
