Obedience Training Course

BELLE-CITY KENNEL CLUB, INC

INFORMATION / APPLICATION

Congratulations on deciding to train your dog. You have taken another step toward a lifetime of friendship and companionship by choosing to spend the time and effort to building a long-lasting relationship with this canine member of your household. Our teaching methods will use primarily positive reinforcement, food and toy rewards, and shaping behavior so the experience is pleasurable for both you and your dog. We may or may not use clickers to teach some behaviors. When appropriate, we may recommend discipline and/or correction, however, no abuse or harsh training will be tolerated.

How to reserve a place in the class:

Our classes often fill up rapidly and we limit the number of students so everyone can receive quality instruction. Classes are generally about an hour in length and are held at Belle City Kennel Club, 2448 Eastview Drive, Belleville, IL Please complete this application and mail to the address below with your registration fee (no cash please), no later than the date indicated below. If you have not taken recent classes from us with this dog, please also include your most recent vaccination records.

Fees: CGC and RALLY $80 ($64 for BCKC members). Puppy Class is $65. ($52 for BCKC members). Tune-Up Tips $50 ($40 for BCKC members)

NOTE: Refunds will not normally be given after the first week of class

This application and class fee should be returned prior to: .

OWNER INFORMATION

OWNER / TRAINER_ ________________________________________________ PHONE: HOME: ______________________

ADDRESS: STREET: ________________________________________________ MOBILE______________________

CITY: ____________________________STATE____ZIP_________ WORK: ________________________

E-MAIL__________________________________________________

DOG / PUPPY INFORMATION

DOG/PUPPY’S CALL NAME _____________________________ BREED __________________ COLOR _____________

(as you want it on the completion certificate)

DATE OF BIRTH _________________________ GENDER___________________ NEUTERED Yes / No (circle one)

Please list any problems you are having with your dog, i.e. housebreaking, jumping, biting, shyness and aggression, other ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Is your dog aggressive with other dogs? YES / NO Is your dog aggressive with people? YES / NO

List any prior training courses you have completed with this dog including location and date if you remember ___________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Agreement: In consideration of my acceptance as a training applicant, I hereby agree to waive any claims against Belle-City Kennel Club it’s instructors, assistants, or members for possible loss or damage which may occur to any person, animal or thing while on or adjacent to the premises of the Course or during, before or after instruction. I have read this entire application and agree to abide by the rules as stated.

When complete please mail to:

Stacy Hughes

3422 IL-159

Freeburg, IL 62243                                        ___________________________________________Signature of owner/trainer

 

 

 

 

RULES and RECOMMENDATIONS:

 

 

For the safety and enjoyment of you and your dog we ask that you follow the below rules and recommendations. Please contact your instructor if you have any questions or concerns.

1. Don’t feed your dog for a few hours before coming to class. We want to minimize the risk that your dog gets carsick or has an "accident" on the training floor. We also want them to be interested in your motivational treats.

2. If you have a female and they come in season you are welcome to attend without them. If you bring them to class they will need to wear protective panties and anti-mating spray during class. However, if their presence causes a disruption to the other dogs we may have to ask you to sit on the sidelines and observe the class.

3. Trainers: While we recommend that one family member be the primary trainer during the classes, other family members should participate in home training as is appropriate to their age and ability. Please decide who the primary trainer will be before the first night of class.

4. Older children are welcome as long as they are quiet and remain properly seated during the class. Please do not allow them to touch or pet another dog. Disruptive children will be asked to leave so others can train safely.

5. If your dog "makes a boo boo" on our training floor we will gladly provide you with the necessary equipment to clean up. (We’ll even hold your puppy while you use the "equipment")

6. Absolutely no abuse will be tolerated. The instructor will judge what constitutes abusive behavior.

7. Make sure you keep your pup on a short leash when coming in or out of the training area or building. Do NOT let your dog sniff other dogs as this may lead to a fight.

8. We reserve the right to excuse any dogs we feel pose a threat to other dogs or people in the class. The safety of our dogs and our people is paramount. We will try to make accommodations where appropriate but will not risk our other participants.

9. Refunds will not normally be given except for hardship or if the instructor excuses you from the class during the first week of the class. Any costs incurred such as the purchase of a leash will be deducted from the refunded fee.

10. And most importantly HAVE FUN!