Charles River Dog Training Club

Schedule of Training Classes and Activities for 2008/2009

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

Puppy Kindergarten starts Apr 24 2009	Advanced Puppy starts Apr 24 2009	Canine Good Citizens CGC Test May 16 2009
Beginner Obedience starts Apr 13 2009	Advanced Beginner ongoing	Rally / Special Workshops Obed May 27 2009; Rally Apr 17 2009
Novice Obedience ongoing	Advanced Obedience ongoing	Obedience Run-throughs ongoing
Breed Handling classes	Mar 2009 Obed/Rally Trial	Nov 2008 Obed Trial

Beginner Obedience Course

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

Teaches YOU how to train your dog using positive reinforcement training methods.

Based on the Canine Good Citizen exercises. 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.

Covers Good Manners such as wait, leave it, and off.

The first class is 90 minutes long and is for handlers only.
Positive reinforcement methods including use of a clicker or verbal marker 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.

Weekly assignments for practice at home. Course fee includes a clicker.

Instructor plus an experienced assistant to provide individual attention. Limited to 12 dog/handler teams.

Additional information:

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. Please leave your dog at home on the first night of class.

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.

There are no classes on Monday holidays. Class meets on the Wednesday immediately following the holiday.

Toy breeds up to 1 year of age may attend the Advanced Puppy Course instead of this beginner course if space permits.

Session	Start Date	Class Information	Course Fee
I	Monday Sept. 8, 2008 6:00pm	Meets Mondays, once per week. Sept 8 (no dogs,90 minute class, 6:00-7:30pm); Sept 15, 23, 29; Oct 6, Wed Oct 15, Mon Oct 20 (6:00-6:45pm)	$125
II	Monday Nov 3 2008 6:00pm	Meets Mondays, once per week. First class no dogs, 90 minutes (6:00-7:30pm); remaining classes (6:00-6:45pm)
III	Monday Jan 5 2009 6:00pm	Meets Mondays, once per week. No class on MLK Day or Presidents Day; meets on the Wednesday after the holiday - Jan 21 and Feb 18. First class no dogs, 90 minutes (6:00-7:30pm); remaining classes (6:00-6:45pm)
IV	Monday Feb 23 2009 6:00pm	Meets Mondays, once per week. First class no dogs, 90 minutes (6:00-7:30pm); remaining classes (6:00-6:45pm)
V	Monday Apr 13 2009 6:00pm	Meets Mondays, once per week. First class no dogs, 90 minutes (6:00-7:30pm); remaining classes (6:00-6:45pm)
VI	Wednesday May 27 2009 6:00pm	Meets Mondays, once per week. First class no dogs, 90 minutes (6:00-7:30pm); remaining classes (6:00-6:45pm)
	Summer session if sufficient interest

Advanced Beginner Class

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

For those who have completed a Beginner Course.
Includes the rally obedience exercies.
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
Ongoing sessions. Fees: Members $10/night, Non-members $15/night effective 1/5/2009; Members may purchase a 6 night discount card for $50.
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.
Instructor: Tracy Mulrenan

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.

Fees: Members $10/night, Non-members $15/night effective 1/5/2009; Members may purchase a 6 night discount card for $50.

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.
Instructor: Tracy Mulrenan

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.

Fees: Members $10/night, Non-members $15/night effective 1/5/2009; Members may purchase a 6 night discount card for $50.

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.
Rotating schedule; completely matted, gated, regulation-sized ring.
Schedule subject to change so check often for the latest updates - Schedule

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

Fee: No additional fee if you have paid for a night of training. Otherwise Members $10, Non-members $15

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.

Run-Through Night: Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009.
Pre-registration for members. Walk-ins accepted if space is available. Members $10, Non-members $15

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

Puppy Kindergarten

Meets 6:30-7:20pm once per week for 6 weeks.
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 $125.

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

Session I: starts Tuesday, Sept 2 2008 at the Baptist Church in Weston MA.
Session II: starts Tuesday, Nov 4 2008 at the Baptist Church in Weston MA.
Session III: starts Friday, Jan 9 2009 at the UMass Field Station, Waltham MA.
Session IV: Meets on Fridays, start date March 6 2009
Session V: Meets on Fridays, start date April 24 2009
Summer session: Meets on Tuesdays, start date June 15 2009, 6:30pm outdoors in Weston MA

Advanced Puppy Course

Meets 7:30-8:20pm once per week for 6 weeks.
Instructor: Dianne Campos

For puppies at least 16 weeks of age at the start of class.

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

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. Fee $125.

To register, contact the instructor at 781 273-4012 or camposd @verizon.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:

Nov 3 2008, 6:00-6:45pm. Limit: 6

Jan 5 2009, 6:00-6:45pm. Limit: 6

New date: Apr 13 2009, 6:00-6:45pm. Limit: 6

May 16 2009 in conjunction with the CRDTC Show & Go match, Newton MA

~~Jun 29 2009, 6:45-7:30pm.~~ cancelled

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 21 2008: Rally Workshop
Tuesday, Feb 17 2009: Rally Workshop.
Friday, April 17 2009: Rally Workshop and Run-Throughs

Instructor: Pete Frykman.
Held at the UMass Field Station, Waltham MA.
7:00 to 9:00pm. Drop-in! Open to all.
Fees: Members $15 / Non-members $20

Special Workshops

Oct 15 2008: Obedience Workshop - Focus and Attention: The Team Approach.
Instructor: Janice Ritter.
Jan 9, 2009: Attention Course
Meets Fridays for 8 weeks, 8:30-9:30pm. Instructor: Janice Ritter.
Class size limited; preference to CRDTC members; registration required; fee $125
Apr 6 2009: Obedience Workshops
Instructor: Tracy Mulrenan
Intro to Open at 7:30
Intro to Utility at 8:30.
Apr 10 2009: Stay Workshop
Instructor: Janice Ritter.
Held at the UMass Field Station, Waltham MA.
May 27 2009: Obedience Workshop: Intro to Open and Utility
Held at the UMass Field Station, Waltham MA.
June 1, 2009: Introduction to Tracking
For Beginners only. Three Monday night classes in Waltham MA. Registration required; limited entry with preference to CRDTC members. FMI: Roseann, crdtc@geocities.com
July 2009: Summer Training
Instructor: Tracy Mulrenan. Monday evenings in July. 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 - At the UMass Field Station

Practice ring (10x30 ft) available in 15 minute blocks on Monday nights 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.
Special training sessions some Fridays, 8:30-10:00pm

CRDTC master class schedule

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Last update: Feb-2009
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