Dog Obedience Training by K9 Fun Works
Dina offers both private & group obedience training through her K9 Fun Works company, in addition to quality built obedience & agility practice equipment.
Group Training:
Group classes are offered periodically throughout the year at several levels. Small class size offers individualized attention. Most classes are held at Great Dane Rescue of El Paso's shelter located at 3910 Square Dance, with the occasional class offered at public parks on El Paso's east side. A 50% discount is given for dogs adopted from Great Dane rescue of El Paso for the first obedience class with K9 Fun Works(either basic manners or puppy, depending on age). To sign up, complete registration below & return by mail to:
K9 Fun Works
PO Box 961717
El Paso Texas 79996
Or, clients paying online may return completed form by email to dina@elp.rr.com
BEGINNING LEVEL CLASSES AKC STAR Puppy Kindergarten (puppies up to 6 months): Puppies & handlers learn sit, down, stand, come, pay attention, & leash manners. Problem solving is included. In addition, puppies who meet the criteria outlined in the AKC STAR Puppy program will receive the STAR Puppy medal & certificate. Puppies do not need to be purebred to participate! 109.00
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Good Manners (dogs & puppies over 6 months): Dogs & handlers will learn sit, down, stand, stay, watch, come, leash manners, go to your place (and stay there) , and leave it. Problem solving is included. 99.00
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Beginning Obedience & CGC (for dogs who have completed good manners): Dogs & handlers will learn formal heeling, stand for exam, drop, group stays, sit for petting & say hello, & recalls with fronts & finishes. A CGC test is included and will be given upon conclusion of the course. 109.00
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***NEW*** Introduction to Nose Work (for dogs who have completed good manners or equivalent) : Handlers will learn how to encourage & develop their dog's natural ability to use their nose using food and toys! This is a fun class, great for building confidence and strengthening the bond between you & your dog. The foundation class for the hottest new urban dog sport- K9 Nose Work! 6 weeks/introductory price- 79.00
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Shopping cart buttons are offered as a convenience for clients who wish to pay by credit card- please call to confirm slots are available prior to completing your purchase! You must also submit a registration form by phone or email! INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CLASSES Intermediate Obedience (for dogs who have completed beginning obedience): Dogs & handlers will continue to work on skills learned in beginning obedience, begin working off lead, and will also learn dumbbell hold & carry, beginning jumping, & beginning targeting. 79.00
Next session begins Advanced Obedience (for dogs who have completed Intermediate): Dogs & handlers will continue to work on skills learned in intermediate and learn how to start teaching the formal retrieve, moving stand, signals, "go outs" & directed jumping. 79.00
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Shopping cart buttons are offered as a convenience for clients who wish to pay by credit card- please call to confirm slots are available prior to completing your purchase! You must also submit a registration form by phone or email! COMPETITION LEVEL CLASSES (Open & utility classes are 79.00 per 6 weeks) Open 1 (for dogs who have completed advanced and learned a correction for not retrieving) Includes all formal open exercises
Next session begins Open 2 (for dogs who have completed open 1): Includes the proofing of the open exercises Utility 1 (for dogs who have completed Open 1 & 2: Includes the teaching of formal utility exercises Utility 2 (for dogs who have completed utility 1): Includes the proofing of the utility exercises Rally Drop in: A drop in class for those wanting to work on rally exercises and run through fun courses. A mix n match course will be set up each week to accomadate all levels. 5.00 per run or 3 for 10.00 Thursday evenings at 6 pm on the following dates;
December 3rd Attention Heeling: A periodic drop in class for those wanting to work specifically on heeling with attention and on proofing novice exercises. 12.00/session Sunday December 13th at 2:30pm Sunday December 20th at 2:30pm Sunday January 3rd at 2:30pm Open Drop In: A monthly drop in class for those who want to work on problem solving & proofing in a group setting. 12.00/session (there will be no open drop in during December & January) Utility Drop In: A monthly drop in class for those who want to work on problem solving & proofing in a group setting. 12.00/session (there will be no utility drop in during December & January) |
Private (In Home) Training:
Private lessons are priced at 50.00 per hour, and are structured based on the unique needs of you & your dog. You may choose private lessons if...
A training plan is developed during the initial consultation, during which we can decide together how many sessions you will need based on your goals. Discounts are offered when you choose to purchase lesson packages rather than pay for sessions individually.
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Fees include travel cost (El Paso area), indivualized homework plans, and email/phone support.
Shopping Cart button offered as a convenience for clients who wish to pay by credit card. Please call to inquire about availability & discuss your training needs prior to completing a purchase! Print & return private training registration & agreement below by mail or email.
Experience/Credentials
*10 years & counting active Member, Rio Grande Obedience Dog Club
*Served as Training Director for RGODC for 5 years and developed the club's current obedience training program
*Served as President of RGODC for 3 years
*Endorsed member of the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (#1084 E)
*TDI (Therapy Dogs International) Certified Therapy Dog Evaluator (#845)
*AKC Approved Canine Good Citizen Evaluator (#6296)
*Founder & active volunteer for the William Beaumont Army Medical Center Human Animal Bond Program, 10 years experience with therapy dogs
*Has completed AKC UDX (utility dog excellent) titles on two great danes, and a UD (utility dog) title on a third great dane. Dina owns one of the only two great danes in the nation to be invited to the AKC National Obedience Invitational in 2009, based on accumulated OTCH (obedience trial championship) Points.
*10 years experience volunteering for Great Dane rescue
Dina has owned and exhibited the following dogs;
Whitehse A Scoobisnak PLZ CD (Scoobie, great dane- deceased)
Chroma Pride of the Regiment UDX (Guidon, great dane-retired-pictured below)
Chroma Gamble N Rose UDX RE (Rosie, great dane- currently working on accumulating OM points- 66 and counting, and OTCH points- 12 and counting....)
HIT Chroma WHD Allons! UD (Dare- sadly, this promising young dog left us too early- lost to a severe subclinical infection in June, just a month after finishing his UD)
For more on Dina and her dogs, you can also visit her personal page at Chromadane
To inquire by phone (915)588-2938
Send email inquiries to dina@elp.rr.com
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This page last updated Tuesday September 22nd, 2009;