The K-9 Clinic

Announcements January 14th, 2014

  • Wednesday Night Class, January 15th, 2014 at 6:00pmat The Ledyard Company (Now called Performance Food Group, nest to Simpkins Swin Center). Located at 1047 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz.   Bring your flashlight and dress warmly.  Cost is $25.

  • New Obedience Classes start  Saturday, February 1st, 2014. Please view our calendar for class times. If you would like to sign up for class, please email us at info@k9clinic.com or call (831)684.0861.  Please be sure to call if there is questionable weather!
  • Visit our Breeding page for our current available dogs!
  • Questionable weather? Please call our recorder the morning of training at (831)684.0861 or check our website for the latest updates on training conditions.
  • Need Directions? Visit our Contact page, please note our office is closed Mondays.

    Homework for Group Classes!

    Basic Class:

    Remember to practice only 10-15 min per session, 1-2 times per day.   Heel with turns

    • Heeling: No more pulling, sniffing while heeling.  Every time you stop walking, they should sit (Pop up on the head, push down on their bottom)
    • Heeling with turns (Right, Left, Right about, Left about, Turn into)-remember to walk straight!
    • Start your Down Stays.  Remember to start small and do circles.

    ***Remember do not correct unless you can follow through, and 0 Tolerance***

    Intermediate Class:

    Practice 10-15 min per session, 1-2 times per day

    • Continue practicing your down stays, start increasing, time, distance and distractions
    • If they break the down, Long Dark Road
    • Have fun with your dogs and try some obstacles on your walk-Remember, SAFETY is the number 1 rule!
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