Mispillion Kennel Club, Inc.

Mispillion KC Classes

Summer Class Schedule
THURSDAYS, 7-8 PM (6 Week Session)
Begins July 29, 2010
Location - Outdoor Training Facility at 22998 Rum Bridge Road, Georgetown, DE 19947
$65 (with Pre-Registration) $70 (Register First Night of Class)

Class sizes are limited. Pre-Register by calling 302-604-0297 or sending email to MKCDogTraining@gmail.com. Pre-Register now before classes fill up!

If Pre-Registering by email, please include Your Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address, Name of your Dog, Breed of your Dog, and the Class Name for which you are Pre-Registering. (Phone and Email Address will be used to contact you should class be cancelled due to weather conditions. In the event classes are cancelled, the MKC extends the course one week to make up for the lost class)

Payment for classes will be collected during the first night of classes. Please bring a check, money order, or cash for the full amount with you! (Checks can be made out to MKC, Inc.) Besides your payment, please go to the link bellow to see what you need to bring to the First Night of Classes!

Checklist for First Night Of Classes.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions about classes!

Dear Dog Training Participant: Our training classes should be fun for you and your best friend. You will be taught different methods for achieving success with a major focus on positive training methods. Here is what you need to do in order to assure success for both of you:

• 1) Come prepared to train. Have on comfortable clothing and shoes appropriate for fast walking and running.
• 2) Have plenty of water for you and your dog, particularly on hot days.
• 3) Bring treats for your dog. Hotdogs cut into skinny slices, cheese, puperoni's or any other soft food that you can put in your pocket is needed. Bring plenty! But make it small pieces. You will be rewarding your dog, NOT feeding him/her dinner!
• 4) Check the class schedule for remarks about collars, leashes and other particulars for the class that you are entering.
• 5) PLEASE BRING CURRENT SHOT RECORDS THE FIRST NIGHT OF CLASS.
• 6) Bring your dog the first night of class also. Training will begin after all persons have checked in. Come early to check in so class can start on time.

These courses cannot be the "be all, end all" of training. As trainers you must plan to train your dogs every day for limited periods of time in order to see improvements each week.

MKC Agressive Dog Policy
MKC Training Class Acknowledgement

Classes
All classes MKC Dog Training offers are $65 Pre-Registration ($70 to register the night of class) and last for 6 weeks. We offer a wide range of canine training courses with experienced instructors that pay special focus and emphasis on building the long-term success of your relationship with your canine companion.

Puppy Kindergarten
(Instructor: Blackie Nygood) This course runs for six weeks and is designed for new puppies between 10 weeks and 20 weeks old. You and your puppy will learn socialization skills and basic obedience commands. You will learn how to train and care for your new puppy. Puppies should have the second shot in the puppy inoculation series.

Beginners Obedience / Canine Good Citizen
(Instructor: Lois Schwechtje) This course runs for six weeks and is designed to instruct you on how to teach your dog basic obedience exercises to include, Heel/loose lead walking, Sit, Down, Stay, Recall, Stand, Watch me, Out -- Drop it, Move, Leave It, Meet & Greet, and is also to demonstrate to dog owners how to teach basic obedience commands to their dogs and learn the skills necessary to make your dog a well-respected member of your family and community. The ultimate goal is to prepare you and your dog for the Canine Good Citizen Test. The CGC program has been endorsed by the Delaware legislature and almost all dog groups require that a dog pass the CGC test before entering a therapy program. Pre-requisites: All dogs over four months of age (purebred and mixed breed) are eligible for this course. Dogs must have up-to-date vaccines and rabies shot. Dogs must wear either a fabric or chain slip (choke) collar and be on a six-foot fabric or leather leash. No retractable leashes will be permitted. Who can participate in CGC For more information on the CGC Program, read the article "Just What IS A CGC And Why Should My Dog Get One?" or visit the AKC website at www.akc.org

Advanced Beginners Obedience
(Instructor: Mary Lukaszewski) Pre-requisite: To participate in this class, the dog must have achieved its CGC certification or be able to do a recall of 20 feet, walk on lead without pulling and be well socialized with other dogs. All dogs will be trained on a six-foot lead and a chain or nylon slip collar for easier-on-the dog corrections. Class will focus on good communication skills between owner and dog.The course will also include a review of the basic obedience skills and the addition of new commands such as "stand - stay", "drop on recall" and "front". The use of hand signals will also be taught. Long timed down and sit stays will be emphasized along with adding distance to recalls. Additional exercises will be added to make the class fun for both the handlers and dogs.

Foundation Agility
(Instructor: Staff) Class Description: This 6-week course is designed to acquaint you and your dog with the fun of doing agility. Handlers will be taught specific training methods for achieving success at the most basic levels for agility. All classes are held in a fenced field, offering security for your dog when you have him/her off leash. Pre-Requisites: Dogs need to have basic social skills to include sit, stay, down, and come on command. Dogs cannot be dog or human aggressive. What to Bring to Class: Positive reinforcements (soft treats, clicker, tug toys) and a buckle collar (no prong collars or slip ring collars) and a 6' leash. (no flexi-leashes)

Conformation Handling
(Instructor Kathy Donovan) Class Description: This 6 week course is designed to educate the novice handler or dog owner who is interested in possibly showing their dog. You will learn the basics of how to show your dog in the conformation ring.

Class sizes are limited. Pre-Register by calling 302-604-0297 or sending email to MKCDogTraining@gmail.com. Pre-Register now before classes fill up!

Class Registration Form & Waiver

Directions to Indoor Classes
Train at an indoor location! Classes will be held at the former BOYS and GIRLS CLUB building., 105 NE FRONT ST., Milford, DE 19963
View Map for Indoor Training Class Location

Directions to Outdoor Classes
For MKC Training Classes and Match Show - 22998 Rum Bridge Road Georgetown, DE 19947
View Map for Outdoor Training Class Location