ADVANCED PERSONAL PROTECTION TRAINING(SUNDAYS 7:30pm – 9:30pm)
By appointment only. Locations vary.

Instructor: Caroline Haldeman.

Prerequisite: Intermediate & Advanced protection dogs only. New dogs must be evaluated prior to attending this class (if your dog has never been to our protection training before.). Your dog must be able to pass our Intermediate Obedience Test and be working on a full suit.

Cost: $40. per session.

Please call instructor Caroline Haldeman at 714-296-9714 for more details and to let her know you will be attending class.

BASIC NARCOTICS DETECTION COURSE
(80 hour course)
(15 – 20 week class / meets two – three times per week)

Class date: June 2009 (Date & Time TBA)

Location: Varies

Instructor: Ron Gaunt

Prerequisite: All dogs will be evaluated on the first day of class. (Dogs available upon request.) You must sign up for this class. Please call Caroline Haldeman at 714-296-9714 to sign up. Class start dates are subject to the number of dogs enrolled. Limited space available! (6 dog/handler teams max.) Sign up today so you dont miss out!

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 space, 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.

Cost: $3,000. (paid for in advance)

Please call 714-296-9714 to be added to the list for the next class.

BASIC GROUP OBEDIENCE
(WEDNESDAYS 6:30–7:30pm/SUNDAYS 11am – 12pm) (8-week Group Class.)

Please note: The first and last weeknight classes are at 6pm and a class may be split into two classes depending on class size. Dogs do not come to the first class! But please bring your dog’s vaccination records. We encourage the entire family to attend. The first class is approximately 2 hours long.

Instructors: Caroline Haldeman & Mary-Lou Halliday-Campbell

Prerequisite: You must sign up for this class.

Cost: $200. New! (Effective Jan 1st) ** $35. off for dogs adopted from a shelter or rescue, guide / service dogs in training, and for current Sirius K9 Training personal protection dogs! $25. Discount for current law enforcement, fire, & military personnel! Please note: One discount per dog only.

Please call instructor Caroline Haldeman at 714-296-9714 for more details and to sign up for this class.

Yorba Linda (Sirius K9 Location) 2008 Class Dates:

INTERMEDIATE GROUP OBEDIENCE
(WEDNESDAYS 8pm - 9pm/SATURDAYS 11am – 12pm) Drop-in class. Held at the Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda. You do not need to sign up for this class, just show up! This is an on-going class that is great for companion, working, service, & therapy dogs, and to help prepare your dog for the CGC test.   

Instructors: Caroline Haldeman & Mary-Lou Halliday-Campbell

Prerequisite: Your dog must be able to pass our Basic Obedience Test to attend this class. All new dogs must be evaluated prior to starting this class (if your dog hasn’t been tested or been to our facility before.)

Please Note: Our Intermediate & Advanced Obedience Tests have changed! Visit our test section of the website to see the new tests. First timers to this class must let the instructor know that they will be attending.

Cost: 25. per session or $80. per month (4 sessions/Save $20!) New! (Effective Jan 1st) ** $5. per class discount or $60 per month (4 consecutive sessions / Save $20!) for current Sirius personal protection dogs, dogs adopted from a rescue or shelter, certified Therapy dogs, and guide / service dogs in training!

Please call instructor Caroline Haldeman at 714-296-9714 for more details.

ADVANCED GROUP OBEDIENCE
(Rotating SATURDAYS 10am – 11am) By appointment only. This is an on-going class that is great for companion, working, service, & therapy dogs.

Location: Class locations vary

Class Dates:

Instructor: Caroline Haldeman.

Prerequisite: Your dog must be able to pass our Intermediate Obedience Test to attend this class. All new dogs must be evaluated prior to starting this class (if your dog hasn’t been tested or been to our facility before.)

Please Note: Our Intermediate & Advanced Obedience Tests have changed! Visit our test section of the website to see the new tests. First timers to this class must let the instructor know that they will be attending.

Cost: $25. per session New! (Effective Jan 1st) or **  $40. per month (2 consecutive sessions / Save $10!) ** $5. per class discount or $30 per month (2 consecutive sessions / Save $10!) for current Sirius personal protection dogs, dogs adopted from a rescue or shelter, certified Therapy dogs, or guide / service dogs in training!

Please call instructor Caroline Haldeman at 714-296-9714 for more details or to let her know you will be attending.

PERSONAL PROTECTION TRAINING
(SATURDAYS rotating between 8am – 10am / 9am – 11am) Beginner – Advanced. Class is by appointment only.

Location: Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda.

Class Dates/Times:

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.

Cost: ** Beginner dogs & puppies working on a tug = $20. per session. Dogs working on a soft sleeve / leg sleeve = $30. per session ** Dogs working on an intermediate sleeve / full suit = $40. per session.

Please call instructor Caroline Haldeman at 714-296-9714 for more details.

“FIELD TRIP” GROUP OBEDIENCE CLASS
New! (Rotating MONDAYS 7:30pm – 8:30pm) BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Limited class size. Meeting locations vary throughout Orange County.

Class dates:

Instructor: Caroline Haldeman.

This class will take you and your dog to distracting locations including shopping centers, malls, parks, the beach, etc. This class is great for companion, working, service, & therapy dogs.

Prerequisite: New! 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 with Caroline Haldeman to attend this class. . (Visit our website test section to see the Basic Obedience Test.) We encourage you get a vest for your dog for this class.

Cost: New! $25. per session or $40. per month (2 consecutive sessions / Save $10!)

Please call instructor Caroline Haldeman at 714-296-9714 for class location and to reserve your spot!

AGILITY - NEW!! (SUNDAYS 4:30pm)
(5 week course)
 Beginner group class. You must sign up for this class.
All breeds welcome!

Class Start Date: September 28th 

Location: Orange Park Acres

Instructor: Michele Smith

Prerequisite: Your dog must be able to pass our Basic Obedience Test and be at least 1 yr old to attend. This class is just for fun.

Cost: $125. per session (Must be paid for in advance) (8 dog maximum per class! Sign up early!)

Please call instructor Caroline Haldeman at 714-296-9714 for more details and to be added on the wait list for the next class.

ADVANCED NARCOTICS DETECTION COURSE (SUNDAYS 5pm - 9pm) Locations vary.

Instructor: Ron Gaunt.

Prerequisite: Your dog must already know the basic odors and have basic narcotic detection skills.This is a drop-in class, and a continuation of the above basic course.

Cost: $50. per session.

Please call Caroline Haldeman at 714-296-9714 for more details.

TRICK CLASS
Start Date: Oct 16th @ 8:30pm
(Oct 16th -  Nov 20th)

This six (6) week class will teach your dog to play dead, high five, crawl, speak, shake, and more!

Prerequisite: Your dog must be able to pass our basic obedience test.

Location: Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda.

Instructor: Robert Newman

Cost: $150. (Must be paid for in advance) Sign up early! Class size will be limited.

Please call 714-296-9714 to be added to the list for the next class.

THERAPY DOG TRAINING
Start Date: Oct 16th @ 7:30pm
(Oct 16th -  Nov 20th)

Location: Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda.

This six (6) week 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.

Instructor: Robert Newman. Mr. Newman has taught Dog Obedience and Therapy Dog classes for eight years and several of his own dogs, including two Chihuahuas, a Bordie Collie, and a Pharaoh Hound, have all been certified as Therapy Dogs.

Prerequisite: Dogs must be at least one year old and handlers must be at least 16 years old. All dogs attending must be able to pass our Basic Obedience test and have attended at least (2) intermediate group obedience classes at our facility or have completed an intermediate obedience private lesson with Caroline Haldeman. Following the class, a TDI test will be administered for those teams that would like to test. A separate nominal fee will be charged by the TDI Therapy Dog evaluator if a team elects to be tested. Bring the dog to the first class. Owner must provide proof of current vaccinations.

Cost: $150. (Must be paid for in advance) Sign up early! Class size will be limited.

Please call 714-296-9714 to be added to the list for the next class.

THERAPY DOG TESTING/CERTIFICATION

Date: Thursday November 6th @ 6:30pm and Dec 4th @ 7pm

Location: Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda.

Prerequisite: Dogs must be at least 1 year old at time of testing and can pass our basic obedience test.

Cost: $20.

> click here to see the Therapy Test and for more details.

Please call 714-296-9714 for more details and to schedule your test.

AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CERTIFICATION TESTING

Test date & Time: Tuesday October 21st @ 7:30pm

Location: Sirius K9 Academy in Yorba Linda.

Cost: $20. to test + $5. for certificate ($25. total)

CGC evaluators: TBA

> click here to see the AKC CGC Test and for more details.

We especially encourage ALL protection trained dogs and working breeds take this test! Please call 714-296-9714 for more details and to schedule your test.

We can provide IN-KENNEL TRAINING and 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.

Sirius K9 also offers (1) hour & (1/2) hour individual or small group PRIVATE LESSONS in your home, at a local park, or at our large indoor facility in Yorba Linda! Please click here or contact us for more details.

** WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED TRAINERS TO JOIN OUR TEAM!
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS. **