Introduction to Fitness
This class is designed to build the foundation of canine fitness for health and for sports. This is definitely not the end of the fitness journey for us and our canine companions, just an introduction. Emphasis will be on teaching a proper form for all the skills taught.
Handlers should bring plenty of soft treats. If you think you have enough treats, bring five times that amount — you’ll use more than you expect!
Needed equipment -
1) Tractable food oriented dog.
2) Crate - Dogs will need to be crated in between exercises both for proper attention to instruction by the handler and rest for the dog.
3) Homemade and/or purchased equipment - we will have equipment available at the building during class, but this class requires home exercises and practice which can only be done using the equipment needed.
Note: This class is intended solely for the general fitness and conditioning of healthy dogs. It is not appropriate for dogs that are injured, recovering from injury, or undergoing rehabilitation of any kind.
Prerequisite: Basic class or approval of the instructor
Instructor: Kristina Gilbert
Assistant: Laura Wennerdahl
Waitlist: The waitlist is in case a place opens in this class. It does not carry over to future classes.
The mission of GCOC is to teach the handler successful methods of training which will result in a lifelong bond with their dog. Our goal is to provide a safe environment that will encourage this learning process. GCOC does reserve the right to excuse any dog who is disruptive or whose learning threshold has been exceeded.
GCOC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.
The Greater Columbia Obedience Club will refund fees paid for a class, minus a $15 administration fee, if cancellation occurs at least five days prior to the first day of class. If cancellation is requested after that period, but the available slot can be filled from the class wait list, the payment minus the $15 administration fee, will be refunded. No refund will be paid if the slot cannot be filled, or the class begins. GCOC recognizes that extenuating circumstances may occur. In this event, an application may be made to the Training Director for a review of the situation. Such occurrences as a bitch in heat, death in the family, illness of canine or trainer will be considered.
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