Charles River Dog Training Club

Schedule of Training Classes and Activities for 2006/2007

CRDTC classes start in September the week after Labor Day. Visitors are welcome. Classes are held indoors in Waltham MA.

Puppy Kindergarten starts Sep 2007	Advanced Puppy starts Sep 2007	Canine Good Citizens
Beginner Obedience starts Jul 11 2007	Advanced Beginner	Rally & Special Workshops
Novice Obedience	Advanced Obedience	Obedience Run-throughs
Breed Handling classes	May Obedience match	March & November Obed. Trials
CHECK TONIGHT'S SCHEDULE! CRDTC master class schedule

Beginner Obedience Clicker Course

Meets Mondays, 6:00-6:45pm at the UMass Field Station, 240 Beaver Street, Waltham MA.
Instructor: Jane Young. Assistant Instructor: Jack Hines.

This course will teach YOU how to train your dog using a clicker. The coursework is based on the Canine Good Citizen exercises and includes: walking on a loose lead, sit, down, stay, come when called, walking on loose lead with distractions, meeting new people and dogs, supervised separation.
No dogs attend the first class. Operant conditioning using a clicker as the conditioned reinforcer will be explained. Different style collars will be demonstrated and discussed. Shaping will be described and class members will participate in exercises to learn and improve timing.
There will be weekly assignments for practice at home. Course fee includes a clicker.
For one handler per dog. Handlers should be at least 15 years old. Dogs should be at least 6 months old with all vaccinations up to date.
You must pre-register for the Beginner Course. Class size is limited and this course often fills.
Download a Beginner Course application (PDF format - free Adobe Acrobat Reader required to view and print)
Questions? Call Margaret Stubbs, 781-894-4315.
Toy breeds up to 1 year of age may attend the Advanced Puppy Course instead of this beginner course if space permits.

Schedule
(class meets on the Wednesday immediately following Monday holidays):

Session	Start Date	Class Information	Course Fee
I	Monday Sept. 11, 2006	Meets Mondays, 6:00-6:45pm, once per week. Sept 11 (no dogs), Sept 18, 25; Oct 2, Wed Oct 11, Mondays Oct 16, 23.	$110
II	Monday Nov. 6, 2006	Meets Mondays, 6:00-6:45pm, once per week. Nov 6 (no dogs), Nov 13, 20, 27; Dec 4, 11, 18.	$110
III	Wednes Jan. 3, 2007	Meets 6:00-6:45pm, once per week. WEDNESDAY Jan 3 (no dogs), MONDAY Jan 8, WEDNESDAY Jan 17, MONDAYS Jan 22, 29; Feb 5.	$110
IV	Wednes Feb. 21, 2007	Meets 6:00-6:45pm, once per week. WEDNESDAY Feb 21 (no dogs), Monday Feb 26; Mondays, Mar 5, 12, 19, 16.	$110
V	Monday Apr. 2, 2007	Meets 6:00-6:45pm, once per week. Monday Apr 2 (no dogs), Apr 9; WEDNESDAY Apr 18, Mondays Apr 23, Apr 30; May 7.	$110
VI	Monday May 14, 2007	Meets 6:00-6:45pm, once per week. Mondays May 14 (no dogs), May 21; WEDNESDAY May 30; Mondays Jun 4, 11, 18.	$110
VII	Wednes July 11, 2007	Meets Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm in Weston MA. Informaton, registration, and directions from Margaret Stubbs, 781-894-4315.	$110

Advanced Beginner Class

Meets Mondays, 6:45-7:30pm at the UMass Field Station, 240 Beaver Street, Waltham MA.
Instructor: Jane Young. Assistant Instructor: Jack Hines.

For those who have completed a Beginner Course.
Provides review and further work in basic obedience and the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) exercises. Take the CGC Test whenever you are ready. There are CGC Tests offered at intervals during the year. See CGC Test schedule
Includes an introduction to the rally obedience exercies.
Ongoing sessions. Fees: Members $5/night. Non-members $10/night.
There are no classes on Monday holidays, however training will be held on the Wednesday immediately following the holiday. There is sometimes a different schedule on Wednesday evenings. See the master schedule.
If you've never trained at CRDTC before, please print out and complete a training application and bring it with you the first time you come to class.
No class in July or August. See Summer Training

Novice/Open Competition Obedience

Meets Mondays 7:30-8:30 pm (long sit/down 8:15-8:30pm) at the UMass Field Station, 240 Beaver St, Waltham MA.
Instructor: Susan Latham

For first time handlers

Focus on the AKC Novice exercises with an introduction to skills for Open, so not every novice exercise will be practiced every week.

Ongoing classes, September through June. Attend on a regular or occasional (drop-in) basis. Fee: $5 (members) or $10 (non-members) per night.

There are no classes on Monday holidays, however training will be held on the Wednesday immediately following the holiday. There is often a different schedule on Wednesday evenings. See the master schedule.

If you've never trained at CRDTC before, please print out and complete a training application and bring it with you the first time you come to class.

No class in July or August. See Summer Training

Advanced Competition Obedience

Meets Mondays 8:15-9:15pm (Long sit/down, 8:15-8:30pm) at the UMass Field Station, 240 Beaver St, Waltham MA.
Instructor: Susan Latham

For handlers working in Open and/or Utility. Beginners to Utility are welcome! Open and Utility alternate weeks - see the master schedule

Ongoing classes, September through June. Attend on a regular or occasional (drop-in) basis. Fee: $5 (members) or $10 (non-members) per night.

If you've never trained at CRDTC, please print out and complete a training application and bring it with you the first time you come to class.

No class in July or August. See Summer Training

Individual Obedience Run-throughs

Offered Mondays, 9:15-9:45pm, at the UMass Field Station, 240 Beaver Street, Waltham MA.
Instructor: Susan Latham.
Rotating schedule, in a completely matted, gated, regulation-sized ring.
Schedule subject to change so check often for the latest updates - Schedule

For dogs and handlers who are almost ready for showing at obedience trials.

Offered weekly on a rotating, sign-up basis as time permits. Club members have priority.
Limits: 5 Novice, 4 Open, 3 Utility per night.

If you've never trained at CRDTC, please print out and complete a training application and bring it with you the first time you come to train.

No run-throughs on Oct 11, 2006 or Nov 13, 2006; Apr 9, 2007 or May 30, 2007.

Run-Through Night: Wednesday, Feb 21, 2007. 7:30-9:45pm. Pre-registration for members. Walk-ins accepted if space is available. Fee: $5 (members) or $10 (non-members).

No run-throughs in July and August. See Summer Training

Puppy Kindergarten

Meets 6:30-7:20pm once per week for 6 weeks at the Beehive, Cedar Hill Girl Scouts' Property, 241 Forest St, Waltham MA.
Instructor: Dianne Campos

For puppies 8-16 weeks of age at the start of class. Puppies must be on a schedule of routine vaccinations and have had vaccinations appropriate for their age. It is recommended that pups have a series of two vaccinations by the start of class, however, check with your veterinarian.

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. Fee $110.

To register, contact the instructor at 781 273-4012 or dcampos @ comcast.net before sending in your application. printable application

Session I starts Tuesday, Sept 12 2006.
Session II starts Tuesday, Nov 7 2006.
Session III starts Tuesday, January 9 2007.
Session IV starts Tuesday, March 6 2007.
Session V starts Tuesday, April 24 2007.

Sorry, no summer session this year.

Advanced Puppy Course

Meets 7:30-8:20pm once per week for 6 weeks at the Beehive, Cedar Hill Girl Scouts' Property, 241 Forest St, Waltham MA.
Instructor: Dianne Campos

For puppies at least 16 weeks of age at the start of class. Puppies must be on a schedule of routine vaccinations and have had vaccinations appropriate for their age. It is recommended that pups have a series of two vaccinations by the start of class, however, check with your veterinarian.

Toy breeds up to 1 year of age may attend this course if space permits.

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. Fee $110.

To register, contact the instructor at 781 273-4012 or dcampos @ comcast.net before sending in your application. printable application

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program

The CRDTC Beginner Obedience Course and Advanced Beginner Course are based on the CGC exercises.

Several CGC Tests are offered during the year. Space is limited and graduates of the CRDTC Advanced Beginner Course have priority. Please bring a copy of your dog's current rabies certificate and town license to the CGC Test. Rabies tag alone is not sufficient. Test Fee: $15.

For additional information and to check space availability, email crdtc@geocities.com.

CGC Test Schedule:

Oct 23 2006. Limit: 6

Dec 18 2006. Limit: 6

Mar 26 2007 Limit: 6

May 19 2007 10:00am-12 noon, in Newton MA, in conjunction with the CRDTC spring match. Unlimited.

CRDTC CGC Evaluators:

Rally Obedience

The CRDTC Advanced Beginner Course offers an introduction to rally obedience as part of the coursework. A number of rally events are held during the year.

If you've never trained at CRDTC, please print out and complete a training application and bring it with you.

Tuesday, Oct 24 2006: Beginner Rally Workshop.
Tuesday, Oct 31 2006: Rally Advanced/Excellent Workshop.
Instructor: Pete Frykman.
Monday, Feb 12 2007: Rally Run-Throughs.
Instructor: Jane Young
Tuesday, Feb 20 2007: Rally Advanced/Excellent Workshop.
Tuesday, Feb 27 2007, 6:45-8:45pm: Rally Run-Throughs.
Instructor: Pete Frykman
Tuesday, April 17 2007, 6:45-8:45pm: Rally Advanced/Excellent Workshop
Instructor: Pete Frykman.
Held at the Beehive, Cedar Hill Girl Scouts' Property, Waltham MA. Members $10; Non-members $15.
~~Tuesday, April 24 2007: Rally Run-Throughs~~ - sorry, cancelled
Monday, June 25 2007, 6:00-7:30pm: Fun-Throughs, a combination of rally and traditional obedience
Instructor: Jane Young
Held at the UMass Field Station, Waltham MA. Drop-in! Open to all. Fees: $5 (members), $10 (non-members).

Special Workshops

Wednesday Oct 11 2006: Competition Obedience Workshop.
Instructor: Tracy Mulrenan.
Monday Oct 30 2006: Beginner Breed Handling Workshop. A great class for older puppies!
Instructor: Jane Young.
Monday November 13 2006: Competition Obedience Workshop - Footwork & Handling.
Instructor: Susan Latham.
Monday April 9 2007: Competition Obedience Workshop: Teaching your dog to jump
Instructor: Susan Latham.
Topics include dog body types, use of ground poles, jumping styles, how to get started, take off points and trajectories, and jumping exercises.
Wednesday May 30 2007: Competition Obedience Workshop.
Instructor: Tracy Mulrenan.
7:30-8:30pm - Proof is in the Puddin' - proofing games for obedience
8:30-9:30pm - Read the Dog, Read the Handler" - relationship games and getting in tune with your dog using play
Drop-in. Fee: $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers.
Held at the UMass Field Station, Waltham MA.
June 2007: Introduction to Tracking
For Beginners only. Registration required; limited entry with preference to CRDTC members. Classes held 6/4, 6/11, and 6/18, 6:30-7:30pm. FMI: Roseann, crdtc@geocities.com
July 2007: Summer Training with Tracy
Instructor: Tracy Mulrenan. Monday evenings starting July 9. Informal training - one combined class for dogs working at the novice, open, utility levels. No classes in August. Held outdoors in Weston MA.

For CRDTC Members Only - Monday nights at the UMass Field Station

Practice ring (10x30 ft) available in 15 minute blocks from 6:00-9:30pm
Please note that this ring will not be available from 7:30-8:30 if the novice competition class is full.
Mini-lessons & Individual problem solving with Susan Latham, 7:15-7:30pm

Special Summer Schedule for July.
No classes in August.

CRDTC master class schedule

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Last update: Jun-2007
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