Sirius K9 Academy Current Training Schedule

~ K9 SAFETY
    (4 hour course)

Location: Sirius K9 Academy (indoor facility) in Yorba Linda. Instructor: Caroline Haldeman. Next class date: Thursday, (6:30 pm – 10:30 pm) / Date: TBA (Summer 2012) The K9 safety class is for those who work with dogs with rescue organizations, shelters, boarding kennels, vet hospitals, etc. This class will cover how to read dogs, handling them safely, and how to deal with aggressive dogs. It also covers how to protect yourself from an attack, liability, and much more! Prerequisite: You must work for or volunteer for a dog related business, rescue, or shelter and provide proof upon sign up. You must sign up for this class on our Web site and payment must be made in advance to reserve a spot. This is not a drop-in class. Cost: $50. (Group rates are available upon request.) You may also pay for this class on-line. Contact Caroline at 714-296-9714 or via e-mail at  Caroline@siriusk9training.com  for more details.

~ AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC) TESTING & CERTIFICATION

Held at the Sirius K9 Academy (indoor facility) in Yorba Linda. Testing is on rain or shine! Next CGC testing date: Sunday, February 12, 3:00 p.m. Cost: $20. Prerequisite: You must sign up with the evaluator to test and payment must be made in advance to reserve a spot. Evaluator: Mary-Lou Halliday-Campbell. (Visit our Web site to see the AKC CGC Test and for more details.) We especially encourage ALL protection trained dogs and large breeds take this test yearly! You may also pay for this test on-line. Contact Mary-Lou at 714-742-0085 or via e-mail at  MaryLou@siriusk9training.com  for more details and to sign up.

~ THERAPY DOG TESTING & CERTIFICATION

Held at the Sirius K9 Academy (indoor facility) in Yorba Linda. Testing is on rain or shine! Next TDI (Therapy Dogs International) Test Date: TBA (Summer 2012) Evaluator: Linda Randall. Prerequisite: Dogs must be at least 1 year old at time of testing and must have passed at least the Sirius K9 basic obedience test. (Visit our Web site to see the test and for more details.) Cost: $10. / $20. 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.) You must RSVP in order to attend this test! (10 dogs maximum)

~  REMOTE TRAINING COLLAR INTRODUCTION
    (2 hour course)

Instructor: Caroline Haldeman. Next class date: TBA (Start time will depend on the number of dogs. We will begin in the early afternoon. Handlers will be notified of the start time the week prior.) at the Sirius K9 Academy (indoor facility) in Yorba Linda. Class is on rain or shine! Cost: $50. Prerequisite: You must sign up for this class on our Web site and payment must be made in advance to reserve your spot. Space is limited to 4 dogs! You will need to bring your own remote collar and dog(s) with at least Sirius K9 basic obedience to this class. 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! (We recommend the Dogtra 200 NCP Gold Remote Collar for this class.) Your dog must be used to wearing the collar prior to attending this class at least a few days to a week prior. You may also pay for this class on-line. Contact Caroline at 714-296-9714 or via e-mail at  Caroline@siriusk9training.com  for more details.

~ INTRODUCTION TO AGILITY
    (6 week course)

Location: TBA. Next class start date: TBA. (Next projected class start date: Spring 2012) This is a beginner group agility class. All breeds welcome! Instructor: TBA. Cost: $150. ($135. for dogs from a rescue or shelter with proof.) (8 dog maximum!) 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 Web site and full payment must be received to reserve a spot. Clicker training, focus, and targeting skills will be covered. You may also pay for this class on-line. Contact us for more details.

~  BASIC NARCOTICS DETECTION COURSE
    (20 week / 80 hour course)

(Class meets two - three times per week / Class location & times will vary.) Next class start date: Summer 2012 (6 dog / handler teams maximum!) Cost: $2,700. (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: TBA . 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 Web site 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. 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 through the NNDDA (National Narcotic Detector Dog Association) will be provided at the end. This class is for serious handlers only and those looking to get into the narcotics detection industry. You may also pay for this class on-line. Sign up now to reserve your spot and to be notified of the next class start date. Contact us for more details at 714-296-9714 or via e-mail at  info@siriusk9training.com 

~ BEGINNER DECOY SEMINAR
    (4 hour course)

Location: TBA (will be in Orange Couinty) Cost: $80. (This course may also be audited for $50.) Instructor: Caroline Haldeman. Next class date: Summer 2012 (Date / time: TBA (Class size is limited to 6 decoys!) Prerequisite: You must sign up for this course on our Web site and you must be 18 years or older. Full payment must be made in advance to reserve a spot. 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 only and those with no injuries preventing them from moving quickly, running, bending over, etc. You may also pay for this class on-line. Sign up now to reserve your spot and to be notified of the next class date. Contact Caroline at 714-296-9714 or via e-mail at  Caroline@siriusk9training.com  for more details.

~ Advanced Decoy Seminar
    (4 hour course)

Location: TBD (Will be in Orange County.) Cost: $100. (This course may also be audited for $70.) Instructor: Caroline Haldeman. Next projected class date: Fall 2012 (Date / time: TBA) (Class size is limited to 6 decoys!) Prerequisite: You must sign up for this course on our Web site 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. You may also pay for this class on-line. Sign up now to reserve your spot and to be notified of the next class date. Contact Caroline at 714-296-9714 or via e-mail at  Caroline@siriusk9training.com  for more details.

~ Self Defense Using the Mini-Flashlight
    (2 hour seminar)

Projected class start date: TBA (Summer) . *

This unique class will include open hand techniques against various attacks; selection of and use of the flashlight as a weapon against people and aggressive animals; blinding and striking techniques; situational awareness; how to avoid common victim mistakes; common street scenarios, and much more! This class is designed for all ages and skill sets. (However, no one under 14 years old please.) No previous martial arts or self defense experience is required. The techniques you will learn in this class can be employed immediately to defend yourself. This class is approximately two hours long. Cost: $75 per person for Sirius K9 students. (Each additional family member is only $50.) Instructor: Joe Bierly. Joe has taught this class across the United States to hundreds of students. He also recently taught this class at our facility and we had nothing but great feedback from the students. It is an extremely effective way to defend yourself in these unsafe times. Class space will be limited, sign up early! To sign up, please contact Joe directly by calling 951-378-4726. or by e-mailing him at joe.bierly@siriusk9training.com. Information about Joe and his background can be found on our Web site's staff page.
* A class date will be scheduled once we reach our student minimum. A $50 deposit per person is required to reserve your spot. This class will be held on a Saturday afternoon at our facility in Yorba Linda.

~ SIRIUS K9 ACADEMY PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER PROGRAM
    (16 week / 250 hour course)

This course will prepare you for a career training dogs professionally. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a Professional Dog Trainer Certificate. Class location: Sirius K9 Academy (indoor facility) in Yorba Linda. Projected class start date: TBA (Spring 2012) This course will meet three times per week Sunday afternoon, Tuesday evening, and Thursday evening for four hours each day (times will vary) for four months. Additional mandatory class observation days will also be scheduled weeknights and Saturdays. This will be a part-time intensive hands-on course. Cost: $4,390. (8 student maximum!) Prerequisite: An application and a non-refundable application fee of $50. as well as a $250. deposit is required to reserve a spot in this class. The balance will be due on the first day of class and the deposit will be applied to the class fee. You must be 18 years or older and in good physical condition. The applicant must possess a High School diploma (or G.E.D.) and be fluent in English. Instructor: Caroline Haldeman. (Guest instructors / speakers will also be scheduled.) This course will incorporate only rescue dogs in need of homes into the program. This course will cover many aspects of dog training including; Obedience, tracking, protection training, therapy dog training, scent discrimination, agility, Pet First Aid / CPR, behavior modification and much more! You will need to be prepared to transport the rescue dogs you will be working to and from class, as well as be able to temporarily foster a rescue dog at your home in order to meet the requirements of this course. Please visit our Web site for additional information and to request an application. You may also pay for this class on-line. Contact Caroline for more details at 714-296-9714 or e-mail her at  Caroline@siriusk9training.com  .

~ PET FIRST AID / CPR COURSE
    (5 hour course)

You never know when you will need it! If you own a dog or cat, take this class! This course takes place at the Sirius K9 Academy (indoor facility) in Yorba Linda. Next class date: TSundate from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Date: BA Cost: $65. per person. Class size is limited! Prerequisite: You must sign up for this class on our Web site 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 Web site at www.sunnydogink.com for more details. You may also pay for this class on-line. Sign up now to reserve your spot!

~ THERAPY DOG TRAINING
    (6 week course)

Location: Sirius K9 Academy (indoor facility) in Yorba Linda. Class is on rain or shine! Next projected class start date: TBA. Cost: $150. Sign up early! Class size is limited to 8 handler / dog teams! Instructors: Caroline Haldeman and Mary-Lou Halliday-Campbell. 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 Web site 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! You may also pay for this class on-line. Sign up now to reserve your spot and be notified of the next class date. Contact Caroline at 714-296-9714 or via e-mail at  Caroline@siriusk9training.com  for more class details.

~ RATTLESNAKE AVERSION TRAINING / VACCINE CLINIC

Sirius K9 Academy will be hosting our 3rd annual Rattlesnake Aversion Clinic!
Clinic Date: Sunday, July 17. Appointments will begin at 8:00 a.m. (3 dogs will be scheduled every helf hour based on sign-up date) for the Rattlesnake Aversion training with the dogs. Don't let your dog be a victim of a dangerous snake bite! This is most effective if done every year. It will be done down the street from our Yorba Linda facility at Casa Loma Park (Casa Loma / Imperial). Cost: $75 per dog (regular fee is $125). We will also be offering the Rattlesnake Vaccine on this date. The vaccine will be given by a veterinarian at our facility. Cost: $35 per dog (price includes pre- vaccine exam – This is a savings of at least $100 as most vets charge three times as much!) The vaccines will be given at 9am. Prerequisite: You must sign up and pay for this clinic in advance to reserve your spot. We will e-mail you the details (what to expect, what to bring, and a form that you will need to bring with you completed on the day of the clinic) once you sign up. We use SoCal Rattlesnake Avoidance Training by Natural Solutions. We are not planning another clinic this summer! Please sign up for the clinic on our Web site. You can pre-pay using our Web site also. (Please specify if you also want the Rattlesnake Vaccine on this date.) Call 714-296-9714 or e-mail us at info@siriusk9training.com for more info.

~ PUPPY MANNERS
    (6 week course)

(TUESDAYS at 6:30 p.m.) Instructor: Michele Smith. Cost: $150. ($135. for pups from a rescue or shelter – with proof.) Held at the Sirius K9 Academy (indoor facility) in Yorba Linda. Class is on rain or shine! Next class start dates: Tuesday (6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.), Date: January 17 Prerequisite: Puppies must be between 10 – 16 weeks old. 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. You must sign up for this class on our Web site and payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. This class will help prepare your dog for our Basic Obedience group class. (If your dog is older than 4 months, please sign up for our Basic Group class.) You and your dog will be introduced to the Clicker in this class. 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!) You may also pay for this class on-line. Contact Michele at 714-726-2605 or via e-mail at  Michele@siriusk9training.com  for more details.

~ BASIC GROUP OBEDIENCE (YORBA LINDA)
    (7 week / 14 hour course)

(WEDNESDAYS 6:00 pm / SUNDAYS 9:00 am. With over-flow classes as needed. Over-flow class times will be assigned based on sign-up / deposit date.) Held at the Sirius K9 Academy (indoor facility) in Yorba Linda. Class is on rain or shine! Instructors: Caroline Haldeman, Mary-Lou Halliday-Campbell, John Endlich and Mary Ann Loomis. (This course has a minimum of two and as many as four instructors per class!) Dogs should be a minimum of 4 months old.

New classes begin on: (these are the Orientation/First Class dates for ALL Sunday and Wednesday Basic Obedience classes).

SUNDAY = January 15
SUNDAY = March 4
SUNDAY = April 22
SUNDAY = June 10
SUNDAY = July 29
SUNDAY = September 16
SUNDAY = November 4

Please note: The first Wednesday class is on the above posted Sunday class start dates. We combine both classes for the first class which is an orientation. After attending the Sunday orientation, if you signed up for the Wednesday class, you will then attend the remaining classes on the following Wednesday evenings. Class size maximum is 6-8 dogs. Dogs do NOT attend the first class. The first class is approximately 2 hours long. Cost: $200 ** ($50 Discount for two or more dogs from the same household. / $35 Discount for dogs adopted from a shelter or rescue. / $25 Discount for current Sirius personal protection dogs, returning clients, service dogs in training, current law enforcement, fire, and military personnel!) Please note: Only one discount per dog. Prerequisite: You must sign up for this class on our Web site. A deposit of $50 per dog must be paid in advance to reserve a spot in the class and to be added to the class roster. The balance is due on the first day of class and the deposit will be applied to the class fee. (For those wanting to only attend the orientation the cost is $50.) To see what you will learn in this class, please visit our Web site! You may also pay for this class on-line. Contact us at 714-296-9714 or via e-mail at  info@siriusk9training.com  for more class details.

~ BASIC GROUP OBEDIENCE (HUNTINGTON BEACH)
    (7-week course)

(Tuesdays at 7:00 pm) Held at indoor location in or near HB. Instructor: Mary-Lou Halliday-Campbell. Next class start date: TBA (Feb 2012). 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 "Orientation" and is approximately 2 hours long. Cost: $200. Prerequisite: You must sign up for this class on our Web site. A deposit of $50. 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. Contact Mary-Lou at 714-742-0085 or via e-mail at  MaryLou@siriusk9training.com  for more class details.

~ BASIC GROUP OBEDIENCE (IRVINE)
    (6-week stream-lined course)

(Sundays at 4:30 p.m.) Held in south / west Irvine near the Laguna Hills border. Instructor: Caroline Haldeman. Next projected class start date: March 4 Dogs should be a minimum of 4 months old. Class size maximum is 8! Dogs do not come to the first class. The first class is "Orientation" and is approximately 2 hours long and is held at our Yorba Linda facility. Cost: $175. (No discounts given for this class.) Prerequisite: You must sign up for this class on our Web site. A deposit of $50. 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. Contact Caroline at 714-296-9714 or via e-mail at  Caroline@siriusk9training.com  for more class details.

The 2 hour Basic Class Orientation held at our Yorba Linda facility once every 8 weeks is mandatory for all wanting to attend one of our basic group classes, including our Irving/South OC classes. (You can not attend the Irving/South OC basic class without first attending an Orientation at our Yorba Linda facility.)

The Basic Class Orientation is also open to those who just want to be educated further about dogs in general. It is a wonderful class for those who want to expand their knowledge, improve their handling and leadership skills, fix issues they are having at home, and who want to develop a better understanding of their dog, as well as a stronger bond, and build more trust with their own dog. You can attend just the Basic Class Orientation without joining the basic class for $50. (Rescue / shelter volunteers and veterinary staff can attend this extremely informative class for only $40.)

Please note: If you would like to just attend the orientation but not one of the Yorba Linda basic classes, you must still sign up for the Basic Class Orientation (select the date you would like to attend) and pay in advance. Please put in the comment section that you are either just attending the orientation or are attending the Yorba Linda Basic Class Orientation and will be in the next Irvine/South OC class.

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~ INTERMEDIATE GROUP OBEDIENCE

(WEDNESDAYS at 8:00 pm / SATURDAYS at 1:00 pm) Held at the Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda as well as other, nearby Yorba Linda locations. Class is rain or shine! This is an RSVP class. It is on-going with no start or end date. You can attend as often as or whenever your schedule permits. This class will help prepare your dog for the CGC and Therapy Dog test and our Field Trip classes. 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. If your dog hasn’t been tested or been to our facility before, you must schedule an evaluation with the instructors first. Cost: $20 per session or $60 for 4 CONSECUTIVE classes. (If you pay for 4 classes at our discounted rate, and you miss a consecutive class, you will lose that class credit.) To RSVP for this class, you can email us, text us, or leave a voice message. Please RSVP 24-hrs in advance and leave your name / dog’s name and contact # in the message. Clients who have RSVP’d will be notified if the class location will not be at our facility and of the new location at least 4 hours prior. Visit our Web site to see what your dog will learn in this class! ** Please note: NO CLASS Saturday, Dec. 24 & 31! **

~ ADVANCED OBEDIENCE

(THURSDAYS at 7:30 p.m. / Locations vary.) BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Class Date: January 19 / February 16 You must sign up for this class 24-hours prior to the scheduled class time via a text, an e-mail, or call to be added to the class roster. Instructors: Caroline Haldeman and John Endlich. 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 first. Cost: $20. per session. Visit our Web site to see what your dog will learn in this class! Contact Caroline at 714-296-9714 or via e-mail at  Caroline@siriusk9training.com  to sign up and for the class location.

~ RALLY-O (Beginner – Advanced)

(MONDAYS at 7:00 pm) Held at the Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. You must sign up for this class via a text, an e-mail, or call to the instructor before 6:00 pm 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. per session or $80. for 4 consecutive lessons. (Save $20!) A challenging and really fun class! To learn more about Rally-O, please visit our Web site. Contact John at 909-459-9839 or via e-mail at  John@siriusk9training.com  for more details or to let him know you will be attending.

~ FIELD TRIP GROUP OBEDIENCE CLASS

(THURSDAYS at 7:30 pm) (See dates below.) BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. You must sign up for this class 24-hours prior via an e-mail, text, or call to be added to the class roster. Limited class size. Meeting locations vary throughout Orange County. Class Date: January 12 & 26 / February 9 & 23 Instructors: Caroline Haldeman and Mary-Lou Halliday-Campbell. Cost: $20 per session. 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 four (4) intermediate group obedience classes or completed an intermediate private lesson to attend this class. We recommend that you get a working dog vest for your dog for this class. (See our Web site Store to get one.) Sign up by calling or texting 714-296-9714 or via e-mail at  info@siriusk9training.com  and to get the class location.

~ PERSONAL PROTECTION GROUP TRAINING (Beginner – Advanced)

(SATURDAYS 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm) Training locations vary. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. You must sign up for this class before 12:00 pm on Friday via a text, an e-mail, 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 18 years old please.) Cost: Beginner dogs & puppies working on a tug = $25 per session. Dogs working on a soft sleeve / leg sleeve = $30 per session. Dogs working on an intermediate sleeve / full suit = $35 per session. Visit our Web site to learn more about Personal Protection training! Contact Caroline at 714-296-9714 or via e-mail at  Caroline@siriusk9training.com  for more details and to sign up.
** PLEASE NOTE: No Protection training on Saturday Dec 24 & 31. **