Classes

Flatirons Kennel Club posts these classes as a service to dog lovers in the area.

CONFORMATION

The official term for dog shows is conformation — as in, the act of conforming or producing conformity. While a dog show may look like a beauty pageant, it’s not: Dogs are not being compared to each other; they’re being measured by how closely they conform to the standard of their particular breed. Why? Because the closer a dog’s appearance is to the breed’s standard, the better that dog’s ability will be to produce puppies that meet the standard. It’s also the reason why mixed breeds and spayed or neutered purebreds are ineligible to compete.

CONFORMATION CLASSES

FORT COLLINS

Drop-in conformation classes:

Wed. 8-9:00 p.m., Canine Learning Center in Fort Collins

Also private handling lessons upon request.

Judy Walton carrerahds@comcast.net

Intrduction to Conformation

AGILITY

Agility is a growing dog sport in the United States, with over 1 million entries to the AKC’s Agility Program each year. Dogs race against a clock as they navigate an obstacle course with strong concentration and speed. Whether you just want to have fun exercising with your dog, or want to go further and enter an Agility competition, get ready for a fast-paced, rewarding experience that will get you and your dog in the best shape of your lives!

OBEDIENCE

Developed in the 1930s, Obedience is one of the AKC’s oldest sporting events. From walking on- and off-leash to retrieving and jumping, or demonstrating your dog’s ability to stay, Obedience trials feature dogs that are well-behaved at home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs. It is essential that the obedience dog demonstrates willingness and enjoyment while it is working with the handler

Introduction to Agility

Introduction to Obedience

RALLY

You and your dog are a team. You do almost everything together – take walks, eat, veg out, even sleep together. So think of the fun you’d have showing off what a great team you are at an AKC Rally® event!

AKC Rally® is one of the newest AKC sports and participation increases every year. Whether you just train or decide to compete, Rally develops better teamwork between you and your dog. Just as importantly, it will sharpen your dog’s obedience skills and behavior – at home and in public.

Introduction to Rally

PERFORMANCE CLASSES

Paws For Responsibility Rally and Obedience Classes

Liz Johnson & Pat Maynard

Boulder County Fairgrounds, Tuesdays

September through May

303-776-5915 cinnabarcockers@yahoo.com or patmaynard04@yahoo.com

Liz Johnson - Cinnabar Dog Training

Agility Classes

Ft Lupton, Saturdays October through May & Tuesdays June through September

Berthoud, Mondays and Thursdays