Charles River Dog Training Club

Schedule of Training Classes and Activities for 2011/2012

CRDTC classes start in September and run through June. Visitors are welcome. Classes are held indoors in Waltham MA.
All Monday classes are held at the Bright School, 260 Grove Street, Waltham.
Tuesday puppy classes are held at the UMass Field Station, 240 Beaver Street, Waltham.

Puppy Kindergarten starts February 28, 2012	Advanced Puppy starts February 28, 2012	Canine Good Citizens ongoing
Beginner Obedience starts February 13, 2012	Advanced Beginner ongoing	Rally / Special Workshops
Novice Obedience ongoing	Advanced Obedience ongoing	Obedience Run-throughs ongoing
March 2012 Obed & Rally Trials	May 2011 Obed & Rally match	Nov. 2011 Obed. Trial

Beginner Obedience Course

Meets Mondays, 6:00pm
First class at the UMass Field Station; remaining classes at the Bright School, Waltham MA.
Instructor: Jane Young. Assistant Instructor: 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 5 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.

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. 12, 2011 6:00pm	Meets Mondays, once per week. First class: no dogs, 90 minutes, 6:00-7:30pm; remaining classes meet 6:00-6:45pm. There will be class on Columbus Day, Oct. 10.
II	Monday Nov. 7, 2011 6:00pm	Meets Mondays, once per week. First class: no dogs, 90 minutes, 6:00-7:30pm; the first class will meet at the UMass Field Station ; remaining classes meet 6:00-6:45pm at the Bright School.
III	Monday January 2, 2012 6:00pm	Meets Mondays, once per week. First class: no dogs, 90 minutes, 6:00-7:30pm at the UMass Field Station. Remaining classes meet 6:00-6:45pm at the Bright School.	$150
IV	Monday February 13, 2012 6:00pm	Meets Mondays, once per week. First class: no dogs, 90 minutes, 6:00-7:30pm at the UMass Field Station. Remaining classes meet 6:00-6:45pm at the Bright School. No class on March 5 due to elections.	$150
V	Monday April 2, 2012 6:00pm	Meets Mondays, once per week. First class: no dogs, 90 minutes, 6:00-7:30pm at the UMass Field Station. Remaining classes meet 6:00-6:45pm at the Bright School.	$150
VI	Monday May 14, 2012 6:00pm	Meets Mondays, once per week. First class: no dogs, 90 minutes, 6:00-7:30pm at the UMass Field Station. Remaining classes meet 6:00-6:45pm at the Bright School. No class on Memorial Day.	$150

Advanced Beginner Class with Rally

Meets Mondays, 6:45-7:30pm at the Bright School, Waltham MA.

Instructor: Jane Young. Assistant Instructor: Wendy Marcks.

For those who have completed a Beginner Course. Ongoing sessions; start any Monday.
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.
Practice rally courses the first night of the month, unless that night is the first night of a new Beginner Course.
Rally Course run-throughs on:
- Oct 3, 2011
- Dec 5, 2011
- Feb 6, 2012
- May 7, 2012
Fees: Members $10/night, Non-members $15/night; Members may purchase a 6 night discount card for $50.
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 Bright School.
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.

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 Bright School.
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.

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

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

Sept. 12, 2011: Special Session of Novice and Pre-Novice Run Throughs, 6:00-6:45pm.

Feb 13, 2012: Special Session of Novice and Pre-Novice Run Throughs, 6:00-6:45pm.

Puppy Kindergarten

Meets Tuesdays 6:30-7:20pm once per week for 6 weeks at the UMass Field Station, 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 $150.

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

Session I: Starts Tuesday September 13, 2011
Session II: Starts Tuesday Nov 8, 2011
Session III: Starts Tuesday January 10, 2012
Session IV: Starts Tuesday February 28, 2012
Session V: Starts Tuesday April 10, 2012
Session VI: Starts Tuesday May 22, 2012

Advanced Puppy Course

Meets Tuesdays 7:30-8:20pm once per week for 6 weeks at the UMass Field Station, Waltham MA.
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 $150.

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:

May 21, 2011, 10:00-12:00 noon, in conjunction with the CRDTC obed/rally match

Jan. 2, 2012, 6:00pm

CRDTC CGC Evaluators:

Rally Obedience

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

Includes the rally obedience exercises in each class.
Rally course run-throughs the first night of the month, unless that night is the first night of a new Beginner Course.

Oct 3, 2011
Dec 5, 2011
Feb 6, 2012
May 7, 2012

Oct 31, 2011: Special Rally Instruction Class, including practice session, 6:00-6:45pm

Held at the Bright School, Waltham MA.

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

Special Classes and Workshops

June 2012: Introduction to Tracking
Instructor: Roseann Mandell. For Beginners only. Meets 3 Tuesday evenings in Waltham MA. Registration required; limited entry with preference to CRDTC members. FMI: crdtc@yahoo.com
July 2012 Summer Training
Instructor: Tracy Mulrenan. Class meets Monday evenings. Start time 6:45 pm. Fee: $10 per handler per class.
Informal training - one combined class for dogs working at all 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 Bright School

Members only training time, 6:00-6:45pm, on certain dates.
Sign up at the desk for a 15 minute block of ring time.
- April 2, 2012
- May 14, 2012

Master class schedule
Fall 2011
Spring 2012

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Last update: Jan-2012

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Charles River Dog Training Club

Waltham MA

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