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“It's not just a hobby. It's a K9 lifestyle."
‘Andrea Meinhart’
Dog sports are comprised of many trained behaviors grouped together. Your dog walking on a loose leash, lying down, jumping over an obstacle, sitting in front of you, and coming when called are behaviors performed at home every day. These are also behaviors seen in dog sports. Thousands of trained and instinctive dog behaviors are segregated into different sports. For example, we know that a dog scales an "A-frame" in agility and works their “scent articles” in obedience; jumping a jump could be in rally, and finding the box which contains an odor is scent work. Thinking of the skills in terms of sports introduces us to dog training vernacular.
Training dogs to learn is akin to building a house. And, like a house, dogs are best when having a solid foundation in basic skills. To ensure that you prevent gaps in the learning process, it is highly recommended that every dog and handler complete the Core Foundations classes. Doing so will give you and your dog a jumpstart in defining and developing a positive relationship. Your dog will begin to understand how to learn with you as the teacher and quickly understand behaviors designed to make life at home and in public far more pleasurable. We will introduce go-outs, holding dowel rods, touch, short jumps, agility flatwork, and rally handling skills. From there, go ahead and branch out by enrolling in Rally, Scent Work, or Agility class! Your dog will have all the skills necessary to be successful, and you will enjoy watching your dog develop new proficiencies. High IQ K9 Sports Center provides options for everyone who wants to enrich their dog’s life beyond the basics.
For each class offered, there is a brief description. You are encouraged to review that description, noting any prerequisites. There are slight changes to the schedule each semester, so check the current class calendar. Please let us know if you are looking for something in particular, have specific goals, or need advice.
A note about prerequisites: Prerequisites may be waived in certain circumstances if your dog has had prior training or you have previous training experience.
The following applies to all classes at High IQ K9 Sports Center:
Classes meet once per week for six weeks. Each session is 50 minutes. Unless otherwise noted, tuition is $150 for six weeks. The fee includes a clicker, space to keep a crate, kitchen/lounge use, and a one-time pass to the Dog Wash. Current students receive a 15% discount on weekend workshops and seminars. New students must attend a mandatory orientation without dogs. Don’t worry; it will be fun!
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Classes are limited to 10 students. To hold your spot, you must enroll. Classes fill quickly!
After semester classes begin, there are no refunds, though you may convert your class tuition to two 1-hour one-on-one training sessions.