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SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2010 Training Schedule
(Updated 08/26/10)
** OUR SPECIAL COURSES ** |
~ K9 SAFETY - (4 hour
course) - This class is for those who work with dogs with rescue
organizations, shelters, boarding kennels, vet hospitals, etc. This class covers
how to read dogs, handling them safely, liability,
and how to deal with aggressive dogs. It also covers how to protect yourself
from an attack and much more!
Location: Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda.
Prerequisite: You must work for or volunteer for a dog related business,
rescue, or shelter. You must sign up for this class on our website and payment
must be made in advance to reserve a spot.
Cost: $50.00 (Group rates are available upon request.)
Instructor: Caroline Haldeman.
Next class date: Thursday, October 7th (6:30pm- 10:30pm).
sign up and pay for this class |
~ AKC CANINE GOOD
CITIZEN (CGC) TESTING & CERTIFICATION
Location: Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda.
Next CGC testing dates: Sunday October 3rd @ 3pm
Prerequisite: You must sign up with the evaluator to test and
payment must be made in advance to reserve a spot.
Cost: $20.00
Evaluator: Mary-Lou Halliday-Campbell.
We especially encourage ALL protection trained dogs and large breeds take this test yearly!
Please call Instructor Mary Lou at 714-742-0085 / or email her at
Marylou@siriusk9training.com
for more details or to sign up. |
~ AGILITY - (6 week class)
Location: Orange Park Acres.
Next class start
date: TBA (Next projected class start date is in the Fall.)
This is a beginner group agility class. All breeds welcome! This class is just
for fun!
Instructor: Michele Smith.
Prerequisite: Your dog must be able to pass our Basic Obedience Test and
be at least 1 yr old to attend. You must sign up for this class on our website
and full payment must be received to reserve a spot.
Cost: $150.00 ($120.00 for dogs from a rescue or shelter with proof.) (8
dog maximum!)
Please call Instructor Michele at 714-726-2605 or email her at
Michele@siriusk9training.com
for more details. sign up and pay for this class |
~ PUPPY MANNERS - (6 week
class)
Location: Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda
Next class start
date: Tuesday October 5th @ (6:30pm - 7:30pm).
This class will help prepare your dog for our Basic Obedience group class. You
and your dog will be introduced to the Clicker! Your puppy will learn how to
sit, down, wait, walk on a loose lead, respond to his/her name, greet people and
dogs politely, and more! This is a very fun and motivational class! (8 puppy
maximum!)
Instructor: Michele Smith.
Prerequisite: Puppies must be between 10 – 16 weeks old. You must sign up
for this class on our website and payment must be made in full to reserve your
spot. (If your dog is older then 4 months, please sign up for our Basic Group
class.) (All puppies must have had at least their second series of vaccinations
to attend this class, along with a ‘clean bill of health’ letter from your
veterinarian.)
Cost: $150.00 ($120.00 for pups from a rescue or shelter – with proof.)
Please call Instructor Michele at 714-726-2605 or email her at
Michele@siriusk9training.com
for more details. sign up and pay for this class |
~ THERAPY DOG TESTING & CERTIFICATION
Location: Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda.
Next TDI (Therapy Dog International) Test Date: TBA (Next projected Test Date is in mid-October.)
Evaluator: Linda Randall.
Prerequisite: Dogs must be at least 1 year old at time of testing and can
pass our basic obedience test. You do not need to sign up for this test, just
show up!
Cost: $10.00 / $20.00 if you also need the CGC (AKC Canine Good Citizen)
certification on your dog. (If your dog hasn’t been CGC certified, it is
mandatory to test for this as well.)
Attention: A mock "practice test" is scheduled for Tuesday, September 28th at 7:30pm at the Yorba Linda facility exclusively for current Sirius K9 clients wanting to certify their dog. Please contact Caroline at Caroline@siriusk9training.com to sign up for this practice test. |
~ REMOTE
TRAINING COLLAR INTRODUCTION - (3 hour course) - This class will
help you & your dog understand the remote collar and will teach you how to use
it properly on your dog. This is a great training tool for when your dog is
off-leash when used correctly!
Next class dates: Saturday, October 2nd (3pm – 6pm) at the Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba
Linda.
Location:
Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda.
Prerequisite: You must sign up for this class on our website and
payment must be made in advance to reserve your spot. (You will need to
bring your own remote collar and dog/s with at least basic obedience to this
class.) (We recommend the Dogtra 200 NCP Gold Remote Collar for this class.) (Check our website Store for options.)
Cost: $50.00 (Space is limited to 4 dogs!)
Instructor: Caroline Haldeman.
sign up and pay for this class
|
~ PET FIRST AID / CPR
- (5 hour course) - You never know when you will need it! If you own a
dog or cat, take this class!
Location: Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda.
Next class date:
Saturday, November 20th (2:30pm – 7:30pm).
Prerequisite: You must sign up for this class on our website and full
payment must be received to reserve a spot.
Instructor: Denise Fleck. This is the most thorough and informative Pet
First Aid / CPR class you will ever take! Do not bring your dog to this class.
Visit Denise’s website at
www.sunnydogink.com for more details.
Cost: $65.00 per person Class size is limited!
sign up and pay for this class |
~ THERAPY DOG TRAINING - (6
week class) This class is designed to prepare human/dog teams for
visiting hospitals, senior living facilities, and other facilities where
handicapped, ill, or disadvantaged people reside for the purpose of providing
dog assisted therapy. The class will focus on the correct handling of the dog in
therapy situations and the obedience skills required to pass the Therapy Dog
International (TDI) test.
Prerequisite: Handlers must be at least 12 years old. Owner must provide proof of current vaccinations. You must sign up for this class on our website and the class must be paid for in advance to reserve a spot. All dogs attending must be able to pass our Basic Obedience test. Following the last class, a TDI therapy dog test will be administered for those teams that would like to test. A separate nominal fee will be charged by the TDI evaluator if a team elects to be tested. Dogs must be at least 1yr old to test. Bring the dog to the first
class. Owner must provide proof of current vaccinations.
Location: Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda.
Next class start date: TBA.
Cost: $150.00 (Sign up early! Class size is limited.)
Instructor: Caroline Haldeman.
sign up and pay for this class |
~ DOG TRICKS - (6
week class) - This class will teach your dog to play dead, high five,
crawl, speak, shake, and more!
Location:
Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda.
Next class start date: (Date / time: TBA)
Cost: $150.00 (Sign up early! Class size is limited.)
Prerequisite: Your dog must be able to pass our basic obedience test.
Instructor: TBA.
sign up and pay for this class |
~ BEGINNER DECOY SEMINAR -
(4 hour course) - This class will introduce you to decoy work. You will
learn how to work dogs on tugs, soft & young dog sleeves, and will be introduced
to full suit work. You will learn how to read dogs and work them in prey /
defense drives and how to build a dog’s confidence. This class is for physically
fit individuals and those with no injuries preventing them from moving quickly,
running, bending over, etc.
Location: Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda.
Next class date: Saturday, October 23rd (3pm – 7pm.) (Class size is limited to 6 decoys!)
Prerequisite: You must sign up for this course on our website and you must
be 18 years or older. Full payment must be made in advance to reserve a spot.
Cost: $80.00 (This course may also be audited for $50.00)
Instructor: Caroline Haldeman.
sign up and pay for this class |
*** New class ***
~ ADVANCED DECOY SEMINAR
- (4 hour course)
Location: TBA (Will be in Orange County.)
Cost: $100. (This course may also be audited for $70.)
Instructor: Caroline Haldeman.
Next projected class date: November 2010 (Date / time: TBA) (Class size is limited to 6 decoys!)
Prerequisite: You must sign up for this course on our website and have
attended our Beginner Decoy Seminar. Full payment must be made in advance to
reserve a spot. This class will introduce you to advanced decoy work. You will
work dogs on intermediate & leg sleeves, in a full suit, and be introduced to
muzzle agitation and hidden sleeve work. This class is for physically fit
individuals only and those with no injuries preventing them from moving quickly,
running, bending over, etc.
sign up and pay for this class
Sign up now to reserve your spot and to be notified of the next class date.
Contact Caroline at 714-296-9714 or via email at
Caroline@siriusk9training.com
for more details. |
~ BASIC NARCOTICS
DETECTION COURSE
(20 week / 80 hour course) (Class location & times will vary.) This
course will introduce you and your dog to basic narcotics detection including
building your dog’s hunt drive and search desire, expanding the dog’s attention
span, problem solving, documentation, proofing, building credibility &
confidence, drug identification, safety, and more. A nationally recognized
certification test will be provided at the end. This class is for serious
handlers only and those looking to get into the narcotics detection industry.
Prerequisite: Dogs must be at least 1 year old and have basic obedience.
All dogs are evaluated prior to the first day of class. You must sign up for
this class on our website and a $150. deposit must be made to reserve a spot.
The balance is due on the first day of class and the deposit will be applied to
the class fee. A nationally recognized certification test through the NNDDA
(National Narcotic Detector Dog Association) will be provided at the end.
Next class start date: Summer 2010 (6 dog /
handler teams max!)
Cost: $2,700.00 (This does not include a dog. If you would like us to
also provide you with a dog for this course, additional fees will apply. Contact
us for more details.)
Instructor: Ron Gaunt.
sign up and pay for this class |
| ** SIRIUS K9 TRAINING WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE ** |
~ ADVANCED PERSONAL
PROTECTION TRAINING
(Days / Locations / Times Vary.) BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. You must sign up for this class before 12pm on Friday via a text, an email, or call to the instructor to be added to the class roster.
Instructor: Caroline Haldeman.
Prerequisite: Intermediate & Advanced protection dogs only. First
timers must be evaluated prior to attending this class (if your dog has
never attended our protection training before.) Your dog must be able to
pass our Intermediate Obedience Test and be working on a full suit.
Cost: $40.00 per session. |
~
BASIC GROUP
OBEDIENCE - (7 week / 16 hour course)
(WEDNESDAYS at 6:30pm / SUNDAYS at 11am)
Location: Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda. (Indoor facility - class rain
or shine!)
Instructors: Caroline Haldeman, Mary-Lou Halliday-Campbell, John Endlich and
Mary Ann Loomis. (You will have a minimum of two and as many as 4 instructors
per class!)
New Classes Begin On:
SUNDAY = August 1st
WEDNESDAY = August 4th
Prerequisite: You must sign up for this class on our website. Dogs should be
a minimum of 4 months old.
A deposit of $50.00 per dog must be paid in advance
to reserve a spot and to be added to the next class roster. The balance is due
on the first day of class and the deposit will be applied to the class fee.
Please note: The first Wednesday class is on the Sunday prior to the posted Wednesday class start date. We combine both classes for the first class without dogs. The second and last Wednesday
classes are at 6pm (the rest are at 6:30pm). Either class may be split depending on class size. (Class size maximum is 10 dogs!) Dogs do not attend the first class. The first class is approximately 4
hours long.
Cost: $200.00 ($50.00 Discount for two or more dogs from the same
household)
** $35.00 Discount for dogs adopted from a shelter or rescue / $25.00 Discount
for current law enforcement, fire, and military personnel!
** Please note: One discount per dog only.
sign up and
pay for this class |
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BASIC GROUP
OBEDIENCE (HUNTINGTON BEACH)
(6 week stream-lined course)
(TUESDAYS at 11am)
Location: Arevalos Park.
Instructor: Mary-Lou Halliday-Campbell.
Next class start date: Open enrollment class. New
classes are scheduled when we reach our class minimum with sign-ups and deposit
payments. Dogs should be a minimum of 4 months old. Class size
maximum is 6! Dogs do not come to the first class. The first class is
approximately 4 hours long.
Cost: $150.00
Prerequisite: You must sign up for this class on our website. A deposit
of $50.00 per dog must be paid in advance to reserve a spot and to be added to
the next class roster. The balance is due on the first day of class and the
deposit will be applied to the class fee. Sign up and make your deposit payment
today to be added to the roster for our next class and to be notified of the
next class start date.
sign up and
pay for this class (Sign up today to be added to the roster and to
be notified of the next class start date.)
Contact Mary-Lou at 714-742-0085 or via email at
Marylou@siriusk9training.com
for more class details. |
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BASIC GROUP
OBEDIENCE
(Irvine)
(6 week stream-lined course)
(SUNDAYS @ 4pm)
Location: Held in south / west Irvine.
Instructor: Caroline Haldeman.
Next class start date: Open enrollment class. New
classes are scheduled when we reach our class minimum with sign-ups and deposit
payments. Dogs should be a minimum of 4 months old. Class size
maximum is 6! Dogs do not come to the first class. The first class is
approximately 4 hours long.
Cost: $150.00
Prerequisite: You must sign up for this class on our website. A
non-refundable deposit of $50.00 per dog must be paid in advance to reserve a
spot and to be added to the next class roster. The balance is due on the first
day of class and the deposit will be applied to the class fee.
sign up and pay for
this class Sign up and make your deposit payment today to be added
to the roster for our next class and to be notified of the next class start date
and location.
Contact Caroline at 714-296-9714 or via email at
Caroline@siriusk9training.com
for more class details. |
~ INTERMEDIATE OBEDIENCE
New lower class fee!
(WEDNESDAYS at 8pm / SATURDAYS at 12pm) This is a drop-in / on-going
class that will help prepare your dog for the CGC, Therapy Dog test and our
Field Trip classes.
Location: Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda.
Instructors: Caroline Haldeman, Mary-Lou Halliday-Campbell, John Endlich,
and Mary Ann Loomis.
Prerequisite: Your dog must be able to pass our Basic Obedience Test to
attend this class. First timers to this class must let the instructor know
that they will be attending. If your dog hasn’t been tested or been to
our facility before, you must schedule an evaluation with the instructors first.
Cost: $20.00 per session or $60.00 for 4 consecutive sessions (Save
$20.00!)
Please note: NO CLASS = WEDNESDAY = July 28th! |
~ FIELD TRIP GROUP
OBEDIENCE CLASS (Intermediate – Advanced)
(THURSDAYS @ 7:30pm) (See dates below.) BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. You must sign up for this class 24-hours prior via an email, text, or call to the instructor to be added to the class roster.Limited class size. Meeting
locations vary throughout Orange County.
Instructors: Caroline Haldeman and Mary-Lou Halliday-Campbell.
Cost: $25.00 per session or $40.00 for 2 consecutive lessons. (Save $10.00!)
This class will take you and your dog to distracting locations
including shopping centers, malls, parks, the beach, etc. This class is great
for dogs that are easily distracted!
Prerequisite: Your dog must be able to pass our Basic Obedience Test and
have attended at least (2) intermediate group obedience classes or completed an
intermediate private lesson to attend this class. We recommend you get a working
dog vest for your dog for this class. (See our website Store to get one.) Sign up by calling or texting 714-296-9714
or via email at Info@siriusk9training.com and to get the class location.
Class Dates: September 9th & 23rd / October 7th & 21st
Please call Mary Lou at 714-742-0085 or email her at
Marylou@siriusk9training.com
to sign up and to get the class location! |
~ PERSONAL PROTECTION
TRAINING (Beginner – Advanced)
(SATURDAYS between 7am – 12pm)
Location: Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda. BY
APPOINTMENT ONLY. You must sign up for this class before 12pm on Friday via an
email or call to the instructor to be added to the class roster. This is an
on-going class. All breeds and ages welcome!
Instructor: Caroline Haldeman.
Prerequisite: New dogs must be evaluated prior to starting this
class. Dogs over six months old must be able to pass our Basic Obedience
Test. (No one under 16 years old please.)
Cost: Beginner dogs & puppies working on a tug = $20.00 per session. /
Dogs working on a soft sleeve / leg sleeve = $30.00 per session / Dogs working
on an intermediate sleeve / full suit = $40.00 per session.
Please call Caroline at 714-296-9714 or email her at
Caroline@siriusk9training.com
for more details or to sign up. |
~ TRACKING (Beginner –
Advanced) New lower class fee!
(Every other SUNDAY Morning @ 7:30am / Locations vary) BY APPOINTMENT
ONLY. All breeds and ages welcome!
Class dates: September 5th & 19th / October 3rd, 17th, & 31st. You must sign up for this class before 5pm on Saturday via a text, an email, or call to the instructor to be added to the class roster.
Instructor: John Endlich.
No prerequisites.
Cost: $25.00 per lesson or $40.00 for 2 consecutive lessons. (Save $10.00!)
John will teach you and your dog the fundamentals of foot step tracking. This is
a fun and challenging class that is very rewarding. A great job for your dog!
Please contact instructor John Endlich at 909-459-9839 or email him at
John@siriusk9training.com for
more details and for class location and time. |
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ADVANCED OBEDIENCE
New lower class fee!
(Every other week – Day / Time & the location varies) (See class dates
below.) BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Instructor: Caroline Haldeman.
Prerequisite: Your dog must be able to pass our Intermediate Obedience Test
to attend this class. If your dog hasn’t been tested or been to our
facility before, you must schedule an evaluation with the instructor first.
Cost: $20.00 per session
Class Dates: Sunday, September 5th at 9am / Thursday, September 16th & October 30th at 7:30pm. You must sign up for this class 24-hours prior to the scheduled class time via a text, an email, or call to the instructor to be added to the class roster.
Please contact Caroline at 714-296-9714 or email her at
Caroline@siriusk9training.com
to sign up and for class time / location. |
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RALLY-O
(Beginner – Advanced) New lower class fee!
(MONDAYS @ 6:30pm)
Location: Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. You must sign up for this class via a text, an email, or call to the instructor before 6pm on Sunday to be added to the class roster. This on-going class will help you and
your dog prepare for competing in Rally-O trials.
Instructor: John Endlich.
Prerequisite: Your dog must be able to pass our Basic Obedience Test to
attend this class.
Cost: $25.00 per session or $80.00 for 4 consecutive lessons. (Save
$20.00!)
A challenging and really fun class!
Click hear to see more
information about Rally-O
Contact John at 909-459-9839 or via email at John@siriusk9training.com for
more details or to let him know you will be attending. |
| We can provide IN-KENNEL TRAINING
and/or BOARDING for your convenience! However,
please note: We limit our in-kennel & boarding dogs to minimize stress and to
assure your dog gets plenty of individual attention! Dogs in for training
or boarding STAY AT THE HOMES OF OUR TRAINERS! You must sign up well in
advance to assure your dog a spot. Visit our website for more information or
contact us for details. Sirius K9 also offers (1) hour & (1/2) hour
PRIVATE LESSONS in your home, at a
local park, or at our large indoor facility in Yorba Linda! Please contact us to
set up your private lesson. |
