January 2025
Enrollment is open
All classes run for 7 weeks and meet once weekly for 1 hour unless otherwise noted
All classes cost $160 for the 7 week course ($140 with early enrollment)
Click here to enroll in a class: How to Enroll in a Class
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Mondays
CANCELED - S.T.A.R. PUPPY Instructor: Olivia Sayer Monday: 6:00-7:00 PM Ring: A Start 1/13/25, end 2/24/25 click here for description INTERMEDIATE RALLY Instructor: Sam Giacalone Monday: 6:00-7:00 PM Ring B/C Start Start 1/13/25, end 2/24/25 Prerequisite: Beginning Rally click here for description CANCELED - BEGINNER OBEDIENCE Instructor: Ben Bond Monday: 7:15-8:15 PM Ring A Start 1/13/25, end 2/24/25 Prerequisites: S.T.A.R. Puppy click here for description Online registration coming soon! FULL - ADVANCED RALLY Instructor Sam Giacalone Monday: 7:15-8:15 PM Ring B/C Start 1/13/25, end 2/24/25 Prerequisites: Beginner/Intermediate Rally or Advanced Obedience & Rally Skills click here for description Tuesdays S.T.A.R. PUPPY Instructor: Kate Godfrey Tuesday: 6:00-7:00PM Ring A Start 1/14/25, end 2/25/25 click here for description CANCELED - BEGINNER RALLY Instructor: Sam Giacalone Tuesday: 6:00-7:00 PM Rings: B/C Start 1/14/25, end 3/4/25, no class 2/21/25 Prerequisite: Advanced Puppy 1 or higher class click here for description Online registration Is open for this class! Click the link to register: https://pocketsuite.io/book/k9obedienceclub FULL - ADVANCED RALLY Instructor Sam Giacalone Tuesday: 7:15-8:15 PM Ring B/C Start 1/14/25, end 3/4/25, no class 1/21/25 Prerequisites: Beginner/Intermediate Rally or Advanced Obedience & Rally Skills click here for description ADVANCED PUPPY 1 Instructor: Kate Godfrey Tuesday: 7:15-8:15 PM Ring A Start 1/14/25, end 2/25/25 Prerequisite: STAR Puppy click here for description Wednesdays ADVANCED RALLY Instructor: Ben Bond Wednesday: 10:00-11:00 AM Ring B/C Start 1/15/25, end 2/26/25 Prerequisites: Beginner/Intermediate Rally or Advanced Obedience & Rally Skills click here for description S.T.A.R. PUPPY Instructor: Debbie Gilman Wednesday: 6:00-7:00PM Ring A Start 1/15/25, end 2/26/25 click here for description CANINE GOOD CITIZEN PREP Instructor: Amy T. Wednesday: 6:00-7:00 PM Ring B/C Start 1/15/25, end 2/26/25 Prerequisite: Advanced Puppy 2 or instructor referral click here for description FULL - ADVANCED PUPPY 2 Instructor: Amy T. Wednesday: 7:15-8:15 PM Ring A Start 1/15/25, end 2/26/25 Prerequisite: Advanced Puppy 1 click here for description CONFORMATION DROP-IN'S Instructor: Becca Grinsell Wednesday 7:15-8:15 PM Rings B & C on-going, drop-In $10 first dog, $5 second dog with the same handler
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Thursdays
MULTI-LEVEL OBEDIENCE Instructor: Alison Nelson Thursday: 5:45-6:45 PM Ring B/C Start 1/23/25, end 3/6/25, Prerequisites: Instructor Approval click here for description Saturdays FAMILY DOG Instructor: Juli Wilkison Saturday: 9:00-10:00 AM Ring A Start 1/18/25, end 3/1/25 click here for description FAMILY DOG Instructor: Juli Wilkison Saturday: 10:30-11:30 AM Ring A Start 1/18/25, end 3/1/25 click here for description PRECISION HEELING Instructor: Ginny Ruskuski Saturday: 10:30-11:30 AM Ring: B/C Start 1/18/25, end 3/1/25 Prerequisites: Advanced Puppy 2 or higher click here for description ENGAGEMENT GAMES Instructor: Juli Wilkison Saturday: 12:00-1:00 PM Ring A Start 1/18/25, end 3/1/25 Prerequisites: S.T.A.R. Puppy or Family Dog click here for description INTRODUCTION TO NOSEWORK, LEVEL 1 Instructor: Erika Wilson Saturday: 2:00 -3:00 PM Ring A Start 1/18/25, end 3/1/25 Prerequisites: S.T.A.R. Puppy or Family Dog click here for description INTRODUCTION TO NOSEWORK, LEVEL 2 Instructor: Erika Wilson Saturday: 3:30-4:30 PM Ring A Start 1/18/25, end 3/1/25 Prerequisites: Introduction to Nose Work, Level 1 click here for description Sunday INTRODUCTION TO ODOR Instructor: Erika Wilson Sunday: 2:00-3:00 PM Ring A Start 1/19/25, end 3/2/25 click here for description 
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IMPORTANT Class information
Click here for HOW TO ENROLL FOR A CLASS
If the class you want is full, you may be put on the waiting list when/if the class is offered again.
Follow this link to the Trainers/Instructor page to learn more about our instructors
ENROLLING IN A CLASS
- Enrollment must be completed at least 3 days prior to the start of class
- No refunds are given after enrollment closes, 3 days prior to the class start date
- Contact the enrollment secretary at [email protected] to be enrolled in a class or placed on the wailist
OBSERVING A CLASS
- Walk-ins are NOT permitted, but we encourage you to visit our facility and observe a class
- Contact the class instructor directly to schedule your class observation visit
CLOSED-TOE SHOES
- Everyone on the K-9 property MUST wear closed-toe shoes, this includes observers and handlers
NO CLASS MAKE-UPS
- Ensure you can attend all the class dates a they are posted
CLASS CANCELLATIONS
- Class schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather
- Students are responsible for knowing how their instructor will contact them in the event of a class cancellation
- ALWAYS check your instructor communication and weather forecast for K-9 Obedience Club before arriving at class
AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) & Trick Testing
K-9 schedules the CGC & Trick testing periodically during the year. Check "Show N Go" page for the next testing date.
The CGC test costs $20 per dog, CASH Only
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 here: AKC Canine Good Citizen Test
K-9 schedules the CGC & Trick testing periodically during the year. Check "Show N Go" page for the next testing date.
The CGC test costs $20 per dog, CASH Only
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 here: AKC Canine Good Citizen Test
Additional Training Resources
Puppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do it
By Marge Rogers and Eileen Anderson
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/
How To Behave So Your Dog Behaves
by Dr. Sophia Yin, D.V.M.
Puppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do it
By Marge Rogers and Eileen Anderson
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/
How To Behave So Your Dog Behaves
by Dr. Sophia Yin, D.V.M.
ALL CLASSES HELD AT
K-9 Obedience Club Of Jacksonville
2638 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
K-9 Obedience Club Of Jacksonville
2638 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207