Class schedule
registration is closed for all classes except nose work!!  nose work enrollment begins in early december.

                                                              NEXT ENROLLMENT WILL OPEN IN DECEMBER.  

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.
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​​​CLASS IS FULL!!!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
Begins 11/7/2022 and ends 12/19/2022.  Cost for class is $160. ($140 with $20 discount for early registration).

CLASS IS FULL!!!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 10/25/2022 and ends 12/13//2022.  (NO CLASS 11/22)
Cost for class is $160. ($140 with $20 discount for early registration). 
 
CLASS IS FULL!!!S.T.A.R. Puppy (7 Weeks) Wednesday evenings 8:15-9:15 PM 
link to description Instructor Rebecca Grinsell (beccasbelgians@yahoo.com)
​Begins 11/2/2022 and ends 12/28/2022.  (NO CLASS 11/16 & 12/14) Cost for class is $160. ($140 with $20 discount for early registration). 

​CLASS IS FULL!!!FAMILY DOG (7 weeks) Tuesday evenings 7:15 -8:15 PM link to description Instructor Ben Bond  (benbbond@yahoo.com) & Deb Juhl
Class begins 10/25/2022 and ends 12/13/2022. (NO CLASS 11/22)  Cost for class is $160 ($140 with $20 discount for early registration). 

CLASS IS FULL!!!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 11/7/2022 and ends 12/19/2022.  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 1/10/2023 and ends 2/21/2023.
Cost for class is $160 ($140 with $20 discount for early registration).
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NOSEWORK COMPETITION (7 Weeks) Wednesday evenings 6:00-8:00 PM link to description Instructor Marcia Ladendorff (mladendo@unf.edu) Class begins 1/11/2023 and ends 2/22/2023. Cost for class is $160 ($140 with $20 discount for early registration).

INTRODUCTION TO NOSE WORK (7 weeks) Thursday evenings 5:30-6:30 PM link to description Instructor Marcia Ladendorff (mladendo@unf.edu) Begins 1/12/2023 and ends 2/23/2023. Cost for class is $160. ($140 with $20 discount for early registration).

CLASS IS FULL!!!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 10/29/2022 and ends 12/17/2022. (NO CLASS 11/12) Cost for class is $160. ($140 with $20 discount for early registration). 

CLASS IS FULL!!!OBEDIENCE & RALLY SKILLS (7 Weeks) Monday afternoons 3:30-5:00 PM (Prerequisite: S.T.A.R. Puppy class or equivalent) link to description Erika Wilson (erika@hamilton.net) Begins 11/7/2022 and ends 12/19/2022. Cost for class is $160. ($140 with $20 discount for early registration). 
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CLASS IS FULL!!!ADVANCED OBEDIENCE & RALLY SKILLS (7 Weeks) Friday mornings 9:30-11:00 AM (Prerequisite: Prerequisite: “Obedience & Rally Skills” class) link to description Instructor Erika Wilson (erika@hamilton.net) Begins 11/4/2022 and ends 12/23/2022. (NO CLASS 11/11/2022) 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 11/4/2022 and ends 12/23/2022. (NO CLASS 11/11/2022) Cost for class is $160.($140 with $20 discount for early registration). 

CLASS IS FULL!!!RALLY ADVANCED (7 weeks) Monday evenings 6:00-7:00 PM 
(Prerequisites: “Rally Novice” & “Advanced Obedience & Rally Skills” classes) link to description 
Instructor: Sheila Garbecki  (sbgarb1@yahoo.com) & Julie Schunneman. Begins 11/7/2022 and ends 12/19/2022. Cost of class is $160. ($140 with $20 discount for early registration.)

CLASS IS FULL!!!Canine Good Citizen (CGC) (7 weeks) Monday evening (Prerequisites: S.T.A.R. Puppy and Advanced Puppy classes or equivalent elsewhere) link to description 
Instructor Deb Hardman
begins 10/17/22  and ends 11/28/2022. Cost for class is $160 ($140 with $20 discount for early registration). 

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             click here for  HOW TO ENROLL FOR A CLASS

Follow this link to the Trainers/Instructor page.
          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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​Follow this link to the Trainers/Instructor page.
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ALL CLASSES HELD AT
K-9 Obedience Club Of Jacksonville
2638 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207