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Class schedule
registration is open for fall classes!!

FALL 2022 CLASSES ARE POSTED THIS MONTH.  KEEP WATCHING THIS PAGE AS MORE CLASSES ARE ADDED TO THE SCHEDULE AND ENROLLMENT WILL OPEN AS THEY ARE POSTED.  MANY NEW AND EXCITING CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED!! 

Class scheduling is posted below and kept current.  When a class interests you, remember that enrollment is limited and spots may not be available for long.  In the event you miss out on a class, keep watching for future classes to schedule.

 .          IMPORTANT!!!!    PLEASE READ:
 Class Reservations and Other Important Information:
​No walk-ins. When classes are in session, we encourage you to visit our training facility and observe a class. Please contact the instructor directly to arrange the best date for a class observation. 

Enrollment process must be completed 3 days prior to class starts. Refunds are available only until 3 days prior to the class start.  

NO class make-ups so make sure you can commit to attending classes.

CLOSED-TOE SHOES/SANDALS REQUIRED FOR ANYONE ON K-9 PROPERTY.

Class schedules are subject to change if bad weather occurs.  Students are responsible to know how and when their instructor notifies if a cancellation is made and check when a bad weather forecast or bad conditions arise before coming to
class at K-9.

 ​                                  2022 CLASSES
​​S.T.A.R. Puppy (7 Weeks) Monday evenings 6:00 - 7:00 PM
link to description Instructors Deb Gilman (debgilman10@gmail.com) & Alison Nelson & Alaina George
Begins 9/12/2022 and ends 10/24//2022.  Cost for class is $160. ($140 with $20 discount for early registration).

S.T.A.R. Puppy (7 Weeks) Tuesday evenings 6:00 - 7:00 PM
link to description Instructor Ben Bond  (benbbond@yahoo.com) 
& Deb Juhl
Begins 9/6/2022 and ends 10/18//2022.  Cost for class is $160. ($140 with $20 discount for early registration). 
 
S.T.A.R. Puppy (7 Weeks) Wednesday evenings 8:15-9:15 PM 
link to description Instructor Rebecca Grinsell (beccasbelgians@yahoo.com)
​Begins 9/7/2022 and ends 10/19/2022.  Cost for class is $160. ($140 with $20 discount for early registration). 


CLASS IS FULL!!! ​FAMILY DOG (7 weeks) Wednesday mornings 9:00 -10:00 AM link to description Instructor Juli Wilkison (dakoiah@gmail.com)   
Class begins 9/7/2022 and ends 10/19/2022.
 Cost for class is $160 ($140 with $20 discount for early registration). 

CLASS IS FULL!!! FAMILY DOG (7 weeks) Saturday mornings 10:00 AM -11:00 AM link to description Instructor Juli Wilkison & Carol Lee (dakoiah@gmail.com)   
Class begins 9/10/2022 and ends 10/29/2022 (no class 9/24).
 Cost for class is $160 ($140 with $20 discount for early registration). 


CLASS IS FULL!!!FAMILY DOG (7 weeks) Saturday mornings 11:30 AM -12:30 PM link to description Instructors Juli Wilkison (dakoiah@gmail.com) & Carol Lee
Class begins 9/10/2022 and ends 10/29/2022
(no class 9/24). Cost for class is $160 ($140 with $20 discount for early registration). 

COMPETITION PUPPY (7weeks) Wednesday afternoons 4:00-5:30 PM link to description Instructor Erika Wilson (erika@hamilton.net) Class begins 9/14/22 and ends 10/26/22


ADVANCED PUPPY (7 weeks) Monday evenings 7:15 - 8:15 PM (Prerequisite: S.T.A.R. Puppy or equivalent)
link to description Instructors Alison Nelson (anelsonphs@yahoo.com)
& DebGilman  (debgilman10@gmail.com)
​Begins 9/12/2022 and ends 10/24/2022.  Cost for class is 
$160. ($140 with $20 discount for early registration). 

ADVANCED PUPPY (7 weeks) Tuesday evenings 7:15 - 8:15 PM (Prerequisite: S.T.A.R. Puppy or equivalent)
link to description Instructors Ben Bond (benbbond@yahoo.com)
& Deb Juhl
​Begins 9/6/2022 and ends 10/18/2022.  Cost for class is $160. ($140 with $20 discount for early registration). 

CLASS IS FULL!!! INTRODUCTION TO NOSE WORK (7 weeks) Thursday evenings 5:30-6:30 PM link to description Instructor Marcia Ladendorff (mladendo@unf.edu) Begins 9/15 and ends 10-27. Cost for class is $160. ($140 with $20 discount for early registration).

CONTINUING NOSE WORK (7 Weeks) Tuesday evenings 6:30-8:00 PM (Prerequisite: Introduction to Nose Work) link to description Instructor Marcia Ladendorff (mladendo@unf.edu) Class begins 9/13/22 and ends 10/25/22.
Cost for class is $160 ($140 with $20 discount for early registration).

NOSEWORK COMPETITION (7 Weeks) Wednesday evenings 6:30-8:00 PM link to description Instructor Marcia Ladendorff (mladendo@unf.edu) Class begins 9/14/22 and ends 10/26/22. Cost for class is $160 ($140 with $20 discount for early registration).

OBEDIENCE & RALLY SKILLS (7 Weeks) Friday mornings 10:00-11:00 AM (Prerequisite: S.T.A.R. Puppy class or equivalent) link to description Instructor Erika Wilson (erika@hamilton.net) Begins 9/9/22 and ends 10/21/22. Cost for class is $160. ($140 with $20 discount for early registration). 

OBEDIENCE & RALLY SKILLS (7 Weeks) Saturday mornings 10:30-11:30 AM (Prerequisite: S.T.A.R. Puppy class or equivalent) link to description Instructor Ginny Ruskuski (ruskuski5030@att.net) Begins 9/10/22 and ends 10/22/22. Cost for class is $160. ($140 with $20 discount for early registration). 

CLASS IS FULL!!! ADVANCED OBEDIENCE & RALLY SKILLS (7 Weeks) Friday mornings 11:15-12:45 PM. (Prerequisite: “Obedience & Rally Skills” class) link to description Instructor Erika Wilson (erika@hamilton.net)  Begins 9/9/22 and ends 10/21/22
Cost for class is $160. ($140 with $20 discount for early registration). 


RALLY NOVICE (7 weeks) Monday evenings 6:00 – 7:00 pm 
(Prerequisite: “Obedience & Rally Skills”) link to description 
Instructor: Sheila Garbecki  (
sbgarb1@yahoo.com) & Alison Nelson. Begins 9/12/2022 and ends 10/24/2022.  Cost of class is $160. ($140 with $20 discount for early registration.)
Requirements: Dogs must be able to participate in a group setting, as well as walk on leash, and follow basic commands.  

RALLY ADVANCED (7 weeks) Monday evenings 7:15-8:15 PM 
(Prerequisites: “Rally Novice” & “Advanced Obedience & Rally Skills” classes) link to description 
Instructor: Sheila Garbecki  (sbgarb1@yahoo.com) & Julie Schunneman. Begins 9/12/2022 and ends 10/24/2022. Cost of class is $160. ($140 with $20 discount for early registration.)

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) (7 weeks) Wednesday mornings 10:00-11:00 AM (Prerequisites: S.T.A.R. Puppy and Advanced Puppy classes or equivalent elsewhere) link to description Instructor Alison Nelson (anelsonphs @yahoo.com) class begins 9/7/22  and ends 10/19/2022. Cost for class is $160 ($140 with $20 discount for early registration). 
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          CGC TESTING(CANINE GOOD CITIZEN) 
K-9 schedules the CGC test periodically during the year.  Check here for the next testing date. 
The CGC test costs $20 per dog, CASH Only. (See SHOW-N-GO page)
 
Equipment not permitted per AKC: Non-pulling devices such as head halters, harnesses with leash clipped to dog's chest area, and prong collars.  Leash should be made from leather or nylon. Retractable leashes are not permitted.
 
Not sure if your dog is ready? Review the CGC 10 Test Items:  https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/take-the-test/   

CONFORMATION "DROP-IN" CLASS
Instructor Becca Grinsell.  Wednesday Nights from 7-8pm
Practice conformation handling, presentation, and get experience in a ring setting! All ages and purebred breeds welcome.
Cost: $10 per drop-in dog 
$5 per 2nd dog with same handler- so if someone wants to bring 2 dogs it would be $15. 
Handlers need to bring high value treats, show leads, water for their dog, and wear comfortable running shoes. link to description


2022 SCHEDULE

Wednesday Evenings!!!
 ___________________________________________________Here are some book recommendations and resources to help with behavior issues for both puppy and dog owners:

New Puppy owners – Books to get:  
Life Skills for Puppies by Zuich & Mills; 

Perfect Puppy in 7 Days by Dr. Sophia Yin, D.V.M. and Animal Behaviorist.  Dr. Yin’s web site is filled with lots of free training articles and video clips. 
https://drsophiayin.com/resources/dog_behavior/

Dog Owners -  Book:  
How To Behave So Your Dog Behaves by Dr. Sophia Yin, D.V.M.  This book teaches how dogs learn and how owner’s reactions direct both wanted and unwanted behaviors. 
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K-9 Obedience Club Of Jacksonville
2638 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207

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  • Welcome
    • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • HOW TO ENROLL IN A CLASS
  • CALENDAR
  • CLASS Schedule
  • TRAINERS / INSTRUCTORS
  • Training Classes
    • Household >
      • Dog Sports >
        • Rally Novice
      • Nose Work
      • S.T.A.R Puppy
      • Advanced Puppy
      • Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep
  • SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS
  • Shows & Trials
  • Show-n-Go
  • K-9 TAILS NEWSLETTER
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  • Constitution and By-Laws
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  • Parking Lot Diagram
  • Dog Obedience Clubs of Florida-DOCOF
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