Charles River Dog Training Club

Schedule of Training Classes and Activities for 2009/2010

CRDTC classes start in September and run through June. Visitors are welcome. Classes are held indoors in Waltham MA.

Puppy Kindergarten starts July 6 2010	Advanced Puppy starts Sept. 2010	Canine Good Citizens starts Sept. 2010
Beginner Obedience starts Sept. 2010	Advanced Beginner starts Sept. 2010	Rally / Special Workshops Summer Training
Novice Obedience starts Sept. 2010	Advanced Obedience starts Sept. 2010	Obedience Run-throughs
March Obed/Rally Trials	May Obedience match	Nov Obedience Trial

Beginner Obedience Course

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

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. 14, 2009 6:00pm	Meets Mondays, once per week. First class: no dogs, 90 minutes, 6:00-7:30pm; remaining classes meet 6:00-6:45pm	$125
II	Monday Nov 2 2009 6:00pm	Meets Mondays, once per week. First class: no dogs, 90 minutes, 6:00-7:30pm; remaining classes meet 6:00-6:45pm
III	Monday January 4 2010 6:00pm	Meets Mondays, once per week. No class Jan 18; meets Wed Jan 20 instead. First class: no dogs, 90 minutes, 6:00-7:30pm; remaining classes meet 6:00-6:45pm
IV	Monday Feb 22 2010 6:00pm	Meets Mondays, once per week. First class: no dogs, 90 minutes, 6:00-7:30pm; remaining classes meet 6:00-6:45pm
V	Monday Apr 12 2010 6:00pm	Meets Mondays, once per week. First class: no dogs, 90 minutes, 6:00-7:30pm; remaining classes meet 6:00-6:45pm
VI	Monday May 24 2010 6:00pm	Meets Mondays, once per week. No class May 31; meets Wed June 2 instead. First class: no dogs, 90 minutes, 6:00-7:30pm; remaining classes meet 6:00-6:45pm

Advanced Beginner Class with Rally

Meets Mondays, 6:45-7:30pm at the UMass Field Station, Waltham MA.

Instructor: Jane Young. Assistant Instructors: Jack Hines, Wendy Marcks.

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 the rally obedience exercises in each class. Concentration on rally the first night of the month unless that night is the first night of a new Beginner Course.
Ongoing sessions. Fees: Members $10/night, Non-members $15/night; 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.
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; 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.

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; 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.

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

April 2010: Not offered until repairs to the auditorium ceiling are complete

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, Oct 14 2009, 6:00-9:30pm.

Run-Through Night: Wednesday, Feb 17 2010, 6:00-9:30pm.
Pre-registration for members. Walk-ins accepted if space is available. Members $10, Non-members $15

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

Meets on Fridays at the UMass Field Station

Session I: Starts Friday, Sept 11 2009
Session II: Starts Friday, Oct 30 2009
Session III: Starts Friday, January 8 2010
Session IV: Starts Friday, Feb 26 2010
Session V: Starts Friday, Apr 23, 2010
~~Session VI: Starts Friday, Jun 4 2010~~ cancelled

Summer Session: Starts Tuesday, July 6 2010
meets 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@yahoo.com.

CGC Test Schedule:

Nov 2 2009, 6:00-6:45pm. Limit: 6

Dec 21 2009, 6:00-6:45pm. Limit: 6

Feb 22 2010, 6:00-6:45pm. Limit: 6

Apr 12 2010, 6:00-6:45pm. Limit: 6

May 22 2010, 10:00-12:00 noon; flyer and entry blank

CRDTC CGC Evaluators:

Rally Obedience

The CRDTC Advanced Beginner Course offers an introduction to rally obedience as part of the coursework.

If you've never trained at CRDTC, please print out and complete a training application and bring it with you. A number of rally events are held during the year at the UMass Field Station. Fees: Members $10/night, Non-members $15/night

Friday, Oct 23 2009, 6:30-8:30pm: Rally Workshop & Run-thrus
Friday, Feb 19 2010, 6:30-8:30pm: Rally Workshop & Run-thrus
~~Friday, Apr 9 2010, 6:30-8:30pm: Rally Workshop & Run-thrus~~ cancelled
~~Friday, May 28 2010, 6:30-8:30pm: Rally Workshop & Run-thrus~~ cancelled

Special Classes and Workshops

Sept 18 2009: Attention Course
Meets Fridays for 8 weeks, 8:30-9:30pm. Instructor: Janice Ritter.
Class size limited; preference to CRDTC members; registration required.
February 12, 2010: Attention II Course
Meets Fridays for 8 weeks, 8:30-9:30pm. No class on March 19. Instructor: Janice Ritter.
Prerequisite: Any Attention class Janice has previously taught. The Attention II class picks up where Attention I left off. You'll use the games from the previous Attention class to build sparkling Novice exercises; create the foundation for fabulous Attention Heeling where you feel like one with your dog as you move together; continue to create more consistent, bright attention and spirited cooperation from your dog; and figure out working Stays. There will also be discussion of trial situations where attention eroded in the past so that you can apply the correct solutions and Attention training to leapfrog beyond those issues!
Limited to 9 working slots. Fee $150 payable to CRDTC.
NOTE: Early registration preference will be given to CRDTC members. On January 20, 2010, registration will open to non-members for any remaining slots. We cannot guarantee there will be any left at that time. You can send your registration to get on the non-member waiting list (first received/first on the list). You are also welcome to become a member and reap all our additional training benefits besides the early registration.
June 2010: Introduction to Tracking
Instructor: Roseann Mandell. For Beginners only. Meets 4 Monday nights in Waltham MA. Registration required; limited entry with preference to CRDTC members. FMI: crdtc@yahoo.com
July 2010 Summer Training
Instructor: Tracy Mulrenan. Monday evenings: 7/12, 7/19, and 7/26. Start time 6:45 pm. Fee: $10 per handler.
Informal training - one combined class for dogs working at the novice, open, utility levels. Generally for those who have been taking CRDTC spring classes, but others are welcome if there is space. Held outdoors in Weston MA. FMI: 617-443-1188 or e-mail: crdtc@yahoo.com

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, 8:30-9:30pm

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Charles River Dog Training Club

Waltham MA

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