Day	Beginning Date	Class	Time
Herding	Herding Instinct Tests or Private Lessons by Appointment.	Herding Instinct Evaluation	By Appointment
Monday	December: 6th and 13th ONLY January: Starts on the 3rd	Advanced Agility	7:00 - 8:00pm
Tuesday	December: 7th and 14th ONLY January: Starts on the 4th	Intermediate Agility Advanced Agility	7:00 - 8:00pm 8:00 - 9:00pm
Wednesday	December: 1st, 8th, 15th ONLY January starts the 5th Beginner I/II runs for 8 weeks and starts January 19th	Advanced Agility Agility Beginner I/II	7:00 - 8:00pm 8:00 - 9:00pm
Thursday	Beginning January 20th 1-hr / week for 6 weeks Novice begins February 17th	Puppy Class Basic Obedience Novice Rally	6:30 - 7:30pm 7:45 - 8:45pm 7:00 - 8:00pm
Any Other Day or Time	Continuous	Open Work Day (Members Only) (no charge / no instructor)	until 8:30pm

Agility

Agility offers a fun, fast paced, team sport for you and your dog. You will watch in amazement as your energetic canine learns how to navigate an obstacle course by jumping hurdles, climbing walls, zig zagging through weave poles, and darting through tunnels. What's even more amazing is how YOU learn to navigate the same course with them.

New students can now join every month.  Each day and time agility is offered will be dedicated to that level indicated on the schedule.  Once your dog is ready to advance, you will change to that levels day or time.  You now pay by the month and have the ability to move at your own pace.

Agility Beginner I:

 

For dogs 6 months or older or puppies with experienced trainers - This class is designed for the beginner dog, taught by Catherine Laria or Courtney Moore.  They will teach you and your dog obstacle performance, basic obedience for agility such as fast downs, stays, recalls, direction, and more.  Catherine has been training in agility for over 8 years now and has reached the Master and Excellent levels in USDAA and AKC.  She has also competed at the USDAA nationals.  Courtney's credentials can be seen under Intermediate Agility.  Even if your desire is to be noncompetitive in agility, Both are sure to give you and your dog the best start possible. This is a 8 week session / 1 hour per week.

Beginner II: 

Is designed for people who are ready to move up from Basic but not quite ready for the sequencing of Intermediate.

 

Beginner and Beginner II - $99- per session per dog - (Members receive a 10% discount).

Intermediate Agility:

 For dogs who have begun sequencing. This class is designed to build the team's confidence and skills.  Obstacle performance will become more proficient while performing sequences.  You will also begin to learn the different games of each agility venue and show etiquette.  Taught by Courtney Moore, Courtney's family has two of the highest ranking dogs in San Antonio.  April has an ADCh for USDAA, a MACH 2 for AKC and a UD.  She is a 3x AKC Champion and 6x AKC Finalist.  Not to be outdone, her little boy Bear who also has an ADCh and just finished his MACH 4 in 2006.  He is a 2x USDAA Grand Prix finalist and a 3x AKC finalist. Their Border Collies, Nike and Streak, are also highly decorated with Nike beating out the top 18" dogs in the country at the International Sweepstakes in Houston in 2005 and 2006 and finishing her MACH in 2006.  What do all those letters mean?  Great dogs trained by great trainers....so who better to help you work your dog?!   Your dog will need to be under control while you work off leash during this class.  If you are coming from another training facility, signing up for this class would need to be approved by a K9CC instructor.

$55 - per month ($25 if paid class by class) - 1 hour/1 day a week. 

Advanced & Masters Agility:  

You do not have to have earned a title yet but you must be able to perform longer, show quality, sequences and courses.  We will work on technique, handling styles, and game performance while building speed and endurance. 

 

$55 - per month ($25 if paid class by class) - 1 hour/1 day a week. 

 

Private Lessons are also available for those who are already competing.
$65 - per hour - $30 per 1/2 hour - Multi Lesson Discounts Available.  

Obedience

Enrolling your dog in an obedience class can very well be one of the best things you can do for both them and the family. Whether you are training for future competitions or just trying to get down some basic manners, starting with obedience classes is the way to go. Even if they are great at home. Taking what they've learned from you "on the road" in a class-like atmosphere is a great way to test their skills and your commands.

 

We will limit the number of students in each class, so please make your reservations early.

Puppy, Basic, and Intermediate Obedience will be taught by Carrie Goldstein.  Carrie has had wonderful success with her classes here and has been requested to teach them one last time before our winter break.  Carrie was a former Sea World trainer and brings to your class a fun and entertaining way to teach you and your dog.  Her positive methods will help drive home the importance of continued obedience.

Puppy Basics:

 For puppies 12 weeks to 6 months - This is the perfect time to start your puppy off on the right track. While learning the building blocks of basic obedience such as walking on lead, coming when called, sits and stays.  Your puppy will be introduced to many stimulations they will see in the great outdoors. They will learn how to use ALL FOUR of their feet, and socialize with other puppies.
$75 - 6 weeks - 1 hour / 1 day a week.

 

Basic: 

We are so delighted to have Carrie Goldstein back after taking some time off to have her beautiful daughter. Carrie was a former Sea World trainer and brings to her class a fun and entertaining way to teach you and your dog. Her positive methods will help drive home the importance of continued obedience.

 

Your dog is never to old to appreciate the benefits of learning obedience. This class will cover the Basic Manners of Not Jumping Up, Waiting, Leaving Items Alone, Healing on Lead, Sit, Stand, Down-Stays, Coming when called and much more.
$75 - 6 weeks - 1 hour/1 day a week.

 

Intermediate Obedience:

This class is designed for those who are past the basic class but are not ready for the competitive Novice class.  If you have not taken any classes at K9 Country Club, a spot in this class must be approved by the instructor.

$75 - 6 weeks - 1 hour/1 day a week.

 

Novice: 

For dogs who have completed multiple obedience courses. YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW FORMAL OBEDIENCE COMMANDS AND YOUR DOG MUST HAVE OBEDIENCE ALREADY. This class is designed to perfect what you already know, not teach you and your dog how to do basic commands.

 

Taught by Lora Ramsey, this class concentrates on strengthening the skills taught in the basic and intermediate classes with an emphasis on proper footwork, longer recalls, timed sit and down-stays, and stands for exams.  In addition we are pleased to offer training in RALLY, a new competition in AKC designed to work on your obedience skills in a fun and entertaining way for you and your dog.
$75 - 6 weeks - 1 hour / 1 day a week.

 

Open / Utility:


 For all dogs with a C. D. title or dogs who have successfully completed the Novice Class. Receive instruction on Off-Lead Healing, Recalls, Timed Stays, Retrieving and Jumping, Dumbbell and Scent Article work.
$75 - 6 weeks - 1 hour / 1 day a week.

 

Herding

Herding:

Private Lessons are available with Catherine Laria, owner of K9 Country Club.  We offer multiple pens to work in and various levels of sheep.  We suggest to start a dog for the first time with a 1/2 hour lesson and then continue with hour lessons if you choose.  In the first lesson we will introduce your dog to sheep and look for a desire to work stock.  We can do this for an individual or small groups/clubs (Group events may receive a discount.  Call for details)

$65 - per hour - $30 per 1/2 hour - Multi Lesson Discounts Available. 

 

                                     "Herding Dogs can be trained without ANY type of abuse or cruel measures
                                      Patience and understanding is the key to molding an individual dog's instinct
                                      into useful tasks" - Rodney Long

Dock Diving

Dock Diving is a great new sport that K9 Country Club is participating in.  We have recently found docks willing to take dogs who are already jumping.  So to get your dog ready for the big time, if he's not already jumping off a standard dock, we need to get them out to our Beach Club first!!  We tried having a Class but found that we can get more accomplished by working with a dog one on one for the full 30 minutes.  Your dog will have an opportunity to work on land, on shore, and in the air.  In addition you will get tips on other sports you and your dog may be interested in, as well as obedience tips.  You must call in to make a reservation.

To learn more about Dock Diving visit www.dockdogs.com 

 

Flyball

Agility not fast enough? Try your hand at Flyball! This sport was designed with speed and more speed in mind. Dogs race against each other in a relay format while jumping over four hurdles and retrieving a tennis ball in the air that springs out of a box, than racing back to the finish line. All while other dogs are barking at the top of their lungs in anticipation of their next turn.  We have been unable to find an instructor for K9CC so we are referring people to Alamo Racing Canines in San Antonio at this time.  You can find them on line.  Once you are training, if you join K9CC's membership, you can come out and use our Flyball equipment any time to practice.

Information on Catherine Laria, K9 Country Club's Owner and Training Director:

 

Catherine has been working with dogs for over 15 years and is a member of the:
American Border Collie Association
Texas Sheep Dog Association
Texas Hill Country Stock Dog Association (President)
Bexar Regional Agility Team
Stone Oak Business Association
Bulverde/Spring Branch Chamber of Commerce

 

She and her dogs participate regularly around the country through the United States Border Collie Handlers Association, the Texas Sheepdog Association, the American Kennel Club and the United States Dog Agility Association.

 

Her Border Collies (and one retired mix) compete in Herding, Agility, Obedience, and Dock Diving. Her first herding dog Shine finished 4th place overall at the Texas State Finals in the Novice division in 2005 and won the Triple Crown in 2007, Ranch Class. Catherine now has dogs running in the highest level of all herding and agility venues. Although she has been successful in helping people with a variaety of breeds, she is passionate about the border collie and is dedicated to the development of her own line bringing out the best traits of herding, athletesism, drive, and exceptional temperment. To read more about her amazing pack of collies click here.