Motivation Class:
Registration for Session 1 (January 2025) Introduction to Motivation class Filled on December 13th @ 2:02 pm
Introduction to Motivation is Not Offered for Session 2 (March 2025)
Registration for Session 2 (March 2025) Advanced Motivation class opens February 28th after 2:00 pm
Introduction to Motivation
This is an introduction class for any dog competition event. Teaches increased attention on the handler, motivation, and the development of better teamwork between dog and handler. Special emphasis on heel and front positions, ring entrances, crate management, and use of food rewards as an interactive event.
Advanced Motivation
This class uses the skills learned in the Introduction to Motivation class, and applies them to various training scenarios. Distractions, ring entrances, judge approach pressure, fronts, and heeling are all topics that will be addressed. Each session of this class will have a special emphasis on a particular aspect of ring performance.
Admission Criteria: The Introduction to Motivation class is a prerequisite, unless granted permission by the instructor.