AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CLASS
This class will focus on the 10 requirements for passing the AKC Canine Good Citizen test (CGC).
The CGC test was designed to help pet owners feel confident that their dog is trained well enough to enjoy accompanying them out in public. The CGC has also become a standard first step for handlers wishing to train their dogs for therapy work.
A CGC dog is more likely to be welcomed into rental properties, places of employment, and other pet dog friendly businesses. CGC teams are ambassadors for the canine community assuring that our beloved pets will continue to be allowed to accompany us throughout our communities.
BEGINNING SNIFF IT GAMES
Fun for your dog's nose.
GREAT FOR PUPS TO SENIOR DOGS
Dogs will learn to search for, identify and indicate finds for a variety of scents. Scents may include food, animal hair, feathers and odors. Searches will range from simple open container searches to more challenging hides, clotheslines and scent in water containers.
This lighthearted class will utilize simple training techniques and include fun activities you can play at home or as training to earn Wag It Games Sniff It titles. The class session will include playing an official novice level WAG IT GAMES SNIFF IT GAME and offer you the opportunity to earn your first step towards a title.
Prerequisites:
Dogs should have basic manners, be comfortable and not be disruptive in a classroom with other dogs.
SNIFF IT MINI WORKSHP
Fun for your dog's nose.
GREAT FOR PUPS TO SENIOR DOGS
Start the fun of scent games. Introduce your dog to searching for, identifying and alerting you to scents. Scents in this workshop will include food and raw sheep wool.
This lighthearted mini workshop will include fun activities you can play at home and is a great foundation for playing Wag It Games Sniff It.
Prerequisites:
Dogs should have basic manners, be comfortable and not be disruptive in a classroom with other dogs.
SNIFF IT GAMES TESTS
Novice and skilled tests offered.
Games available will be-Line Up Game, Tent Search Game, Jumble Game and either the Clothes Line or Water Search Game.
Each test includes playing 3 Sniff It Games of the handlers choosing. A fourth game will be available in the event one of the first three played is unsuccessful. (Please see the Sniff It website for game and rule details)
Games may be played just for fun or towards earning Wag It Games Titles.
Handler's may choose to register their dogs with Wag It Games after the test to earn titles.
Prerequisites:
Dogs should have basic manners, be comfortable and not be disruptive in a classroom with other dogs.
REACTIVE DOGS-Private tests are available. Contact Sumac for details.
Beginning Smart Dog Games
Great for puppies on up to senior dogs.
The Ultimate Training Fun!
This class is packed full of enriching activities designed to build focus, enhance relationship, and increase your dog's desire to perform all while having tons of fun and advancing your teams skills.
Have a puppy? This class is ideal for puppies. This is the perfect class for forming that critical relationship, focus and connection that will help mold your pup into a dog that is a joy to own and eager to work with you.
Have a Senior Dog? This is a great class for enriching the lives of senior dogs. All activities will be adjusted to meet your dog's individual needs.
Examples of class activities:
- Roll It
- Push a Button
- Cone Games
- Fun with Hoops
- Tunnels
- Go to Mat
- Paws on and Bottoms Up with Platforms
- More
The last class include a game comprised of the sessions activities.
The game may be used towards earning Wag It Games Smart Dog Novice Level Titles
Prerequisites:
Dogs should have basic manners, be comfortable and not be disruptive in a classroom with other dogs.
Smart Dog Games 2
Great for puppies on up to senior dogs.
Intermediate and more advanced level skills will include.
- Back It Up
- Cavalettis
- Paw targeting
- Beginning Retrieves
- More
On the last class we be a game comprised of the sessions activities.
The game may be used towards earning Wag It Games Smart Dog Titles
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites:
Completion of Beginning Smart Dog Games, Novice AKC Tricks or permission from Sumac
Basic understanding of mark and reward training.
Dogs should have basic manners, be comfortable and not be disruptive in a classroom with other dogs.
Beginning Shadow Skills
For dogs from 5 months to senior
Wag It Games Shadow Skills = Teamwork on the flat. A wide variety of fun heeling maneuvers and side changes to Make Heeling FUN!
A great class to enhance your heeling skills and connection or as preparation towards earning Shadow Skills Titles. (Shadow Skills tests are to be scheduled in the future to earn titles)
Class Includes:
- Enhance focus
- Build on leash and off leash skills
- Mold enthusiastic response and position changes for sit, down and stand
- Advance stay skills from simple to advanced stay activities
Prerequisites:
Dogs should have basic manners, be comfortable and not be disruptive in a classroom with other dogs.
Sit and down on command
At least the beginnings of a stay
Puppy Manners (This class is not currently in the schedule)
For puppies 8-20 weeks of age at the start of class.
The most important class you can take with your dog!
- Basic manners and skills such as sit, down, leash walking, greeting politely, stay and come
- Introduction to mark and reward training
- Dealing with typical puppy behaviors such as jumping, mouthing and grabbing
- Plus fun and games to build connection and focus
Basic Manners
For dogs over five month to senior.
Build a foundation for a dog that is a joy to live with and take out and about.
- Basic manners and skills such as sit, down, leash walking, greeting politely, stay and come
- Introduction to mark and reward training
- Plus some fun and games to build connection and focus
Prerequisites:
Dogs should have basic manners, be comfortable and not be disruptive in a classroom with other dogs.
Classes are held outdoors in Madison, NH
Class Schedule
Beginning Wag It Games Agility
For dogs from 6 months and up
This class focuses on Wag It Games style agility. This means agility for fun. A more recreational approach for the pet dog owner rather than high level competition. Class is comprised of hoops, jumps, barrels and tunnels.
This is a Novice level class
- Safe Appropriate Equipment performance
- Team connection and handling skills
- Handers will learn learn skills and moves to affectively direct their dog through a numbered course
- The class goal will be to have teams performing some short numbered courses. (courses will be designed and adjusted for each teams ability to accommodate various levels)
Prerequisites:
Dogs must be in good physically condition to run and perform obstacles at speed
Dogs should have at least the beginning of a stay
Dogs should have basic manners, be comfortable and not be disruptive in a classroom with other dogs.
Dogs attending classes must have no history of aggression
