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AKC S.T.A.R. PUPPPY PROGRAM
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PUPPY
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DOCOF 2009
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BEGINNER CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AND SCHEDULES

Graduations are very special events at SOTC! Would you like to experience this great sense of accomplishment with your canine companion? Sign up for one or our many classes and we will help you achieve your goals with your dog. For now, please help us in saying a very warm and happy Congratulations to all our Graduates!
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Beginners Level 1 Register Now!
Class Fee $95*
Classes are 50-60 minutes long and meet once a week for 6 weeks.
- Also known as “Companion” dog obedience.
- For dogs 5 months or older
- Handlers learn to train their dogs using basic cues in a group situation.
- Dogs are trained using a buckle collar, martingale collar or properly fitted head halter, and a four-six foot lead.
- This class uses only positive training methods and positive reinforcement (no correction or punishment) and will include many training tips. You will attend WITH your dog all 6 class sessions.
- Basic behaviors taught include Attention, Sit, Down, Come, Heel Position, Wait, Sit for Petting, Loose Leash Walking, Stand, Take it, Leave it, Stay, Distraction Work and more.
- Maximum class size is 8 dogs; minimum class size is 4 dogs.
- Please see our Class Policies for more information.
| Start Date |
Class Time |
Instructor |
Assistants |
| Monday, August 30 |
6:30pm |
Linda Woodbury |
Jewell Denham |
| Wednesday, September 1 |
10:00am |
Linda Carter |
Jill Hurst/Jackie Osborn |
| Wednesday, September 1 |
11:15am |
Linda Carter |
Jill Hurst/Jackie Osborn |
| Saturday, September 11 |
9:45am |
Angie Schuhmann |
Terry Ruthruff |
| Saturday, September 11 |
11:45am |
Angie Schuhmann |
Terry Ruthruff |
| Thursday, September 23 |
11:15am |
Joan Trickett |
Denise Donahue |
| Monday, September 20 |
6:30pm |
Joan Trickett |
Denise Donahue |
| Monday, October 18 |
6:30pm |
Linda Woodbury |
Jewell Denham |
| Wednesday, October 20 |
10:00am |
Linda Carter |
Jill Hurst/Jackie Osborn |
| Monday, November 8 |
6:30pm |
Joan Trickett |
Denise Donahue |
| Saturday, January 8 |
9:15am |
Angie Schuhmann |
Terry Ruthruff |
| Saturday, January 8 |
11:45am |
Angie Schuhmann |
Terry Ruthruff |
| Tuesday November 9 |
11:15am |
Joan Trickett |
Denise Donahue Nancy Griffin |

SOTC also offers Clicker Training for Beginning Students! Please click HERE for more information on Clicker classes.
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Beginners Level 2 Register Now!
Class Fee $95*
Classes are 50-60 minutes long and meet once a week for 6 weeks.
- This fun class will expand upon Level 1 class behaviors, introduce additional new behaviors with more distractions and include a lot more practice as a group to better proof your dog on its basic obedience skills.
- Dogs are allowed to be trained using martingale collars, flat buckle collars or head halters. Harnesses to be allowed at discretion of the instructor.
- No prong collars, choke chain training or excessive force will be allowed in this class.
- If you are coming to SOTC from another school, your dog is ready for an SOTC Beginner 2 class if he can heel with a loose leash, do a 1 minute sit-stay, a 3 minute down-stay and can focus on you with other dogs around. Please do not frustrate your dog by starting Beginner 2 too early.
- Maximum class size is 8 dogs; minimum class size is 4 dogs.
- Please see our Class Policies for more information.
- Dogs attend all 6 weeks.
| Start Date |
Class Time |
Instructor |
Assistants |
| Monday, August 30 |
7:45pm |
Linda Woodbury |
Jewell Denham |
| Thursday, September 23 |
12:30pm |
Joan Trickett |
Denise Donahue |
| Saturday, September 11 |
10:30am |
Angie Schuhmann |
Terry Ruthruff |
| Monday, October 18 |
7:45pm |
Linda Woodbury |
Jewell Denham |
| Wednesday, October 20 |
11:15am |
Linda Carter |
Jill Hurst/Jackie Osborn |
| Monday, November 8 |
7:45pm |
Joan Trickett |
Denise Donahue |
| Tuesday November 9 |
12:30pm |
Joan Trickett |
Denise Donahue Nancy Griffin |
| Saturday, Jaunary 8 |
10:30am |
Angie Schuhmann |
Terry Ruthruff |

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Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Register Now!
Class Fee $95*
Classes are 50-60 minutes long and meet once a week for 6 weeks.
- This class will help prepare your dog to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test which will be offered during the last week.
- The CGC test includes Accepting a Friendly Stranger, Sitting Politely for Petting, Appearance and Grooming, Walking on a Loose Leash, Walking Through a Crowd, Sit & Down, Staying in Place, Coming When Called, Reaction to Another Dog, Reaction to Distractions and Supervised Separation.
- Dogs are allowed to be trained using martingale collars, flat buckle collars or head halters. Harnesses to be allowed at discretion of the instructor.
- No prong collars, choke chain training or excessive force will be allowed in this class.
- Maximum class size is 8 dogs; minimum class size is 4 dogs.
- Please see our Class Policies for more information.
- Dogs attend all 6 weeks.
| Start Date |
Class Time |
Instructor |
Assistants |
Classes forming Now Please call for dates 374-SOTC |
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Intermediate Register Now!
Class Fee $95*
Classes are 50-60 minutes long and meet once a week for 6 weeks.
- This is a pre-novice class. Completion of beginner 2 or permission of
the Instructor is required.
- No electric or other similar collars are allowed.
- Classes are in 50 minute sessions for a period of six weeks.
- Maximum class size is 8 dogs; minimum class size is 4 dogs.
- Please see our Class Policies for more information.
- Dogs attend all 6 weeks.
Class includes:
- Introduction to broad jump and high jump.
- Introduction to AKC Rally.
- Introduction to retrieving.
- Introduction to footwork for competition obedience.
| Start Date |
Class Time |
Instructor |
Assistants |
| Saturday, September 11 |
8:00am |
Angie Schuhmann |
Terry Ruthruff |
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Really Reliable Recall (for dogs 6 mths or older) Register Now!
Class Fee $85*
Classes are 50-60 minutes long and meet once a week for 5 weeks.
- Prerequisite: Beginner Level 1
- The perfect class for dogs that don't always come when they are called
- For pets, agility, obedience and flyball dogs
- Handlers in this class must use food rewards for training.
- No prong collars, choke chain training or excessive force will be allowed in this class.
- Maximum class size is 6 dogs; minimum class size is 4 dogs.
- Please see our Class Policies for more information.
| Start Date |
Class Time |
Instructor |
Assistants |
| Thursday, August 12 |
7:45pm |
Nancy Murphy |
Stacy Groff |
| Thursday, September 16 |
6:00pm |
Nancy Murphy |
Jean Smith |
Please call Leslie at 374-SOTC if you are interested in a daytime class.
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Really Reliable Recall Tune-Up Register Now!
Class Fee $30*
Class Length 2 Weeks
- This is a specialized refresher class for dogs and handlers that have already taken the Really Reliable Recall Class.
- This class will meet twice - once inside the SOTC building and the second night outside on the agility field; this will enable us to replicate outdoor situations as well as the more familiar recall in close quarters.
- Handlers in this class must use food rewards for training, but may also utilize tug toys.
- No prong collars, choke chain training or excessive force will be allowed in this class.
- Maximum class size is 10 dogs; minimum class size is 6 dogs.
- Prerequisite, one session of Beginner 1.
- Additional Tune-Ups will be scheduled when there is an interest.
- Please see our Class Policies for more information.
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Class Time |
Instructor |
Assistants |
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*Effective July 1, 2007, all Active SOTC Members will receive a $10 discount on each class.
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