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Alyeska Canine Trainers is an all volunteer dog training club which offers a variety of group dog training classes to the general public. We have the largest dog training facility in Alaska, located at 549 W International Airport Rd - On International between Arctic and C Street, and right next door to Guido's Pizza.
Last year we trained over 1,200 dogs in our affordable group classes.
We are offering online enrollment for the very first time. If you'd prefer to enroll over the phone, we can be reached from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 563-HEEL
These classes are for dogs which have successfully completed group classes in the past
Please review the class pre-requisites and descriptions below prior to enrolling
Thank you very much
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Due to the speed with which Puppy and Beginner classes fill, registration for Puppy and Beginner is limited to registering by phone or in person.
Puppy
Register in person or by calling 563-4335
Prerequisite: 10 weeks to 7 months old at start of class
Description: Your first step to a well-behaved puppy! Topics to be address are housebreaking, sit, down, stay, coming when called, walking on a loose leash, as well as learning to interact appropriately with people and other canines. For puppies 10 weeks to 7 months old. Must have had first two sets of parvo/distemper shots to attend, and rabies vaccinations when old enough.
Adv Puppy
Prerequisite: Puppy and under 1 year at start of class
Description: After completing Puppy, this class continues to grow with the puppy, continuing to work on the basics and reinforcing them. A bit more formal atmosphere than the puppy class.
Beginner
Register in person or by calling 563-4335
Prerequisite: 7 months old at start of class
Description: The emphasis in this class is on sit, down, stay, coming when called and loose lead walking. We will also address “problem behaviors” concerns and basic health care and grooming for your dog. This class is for dogs 7 months and older who are new to obedience classes.
Adv Beginner
Prerequisite: Beginner
Description: A continuation of the Beginner class, or for additional reinforcement after Advanced Puppy class, this is where we fine tune all exercises and progress towards more off-lead control. This class is a stepping stone towards more advanced obedience and agility classes.
Beyond the Basics Drop in Class, Thursdays 8:15 PM
Prerequisite: Any class with ACT
Description: ACT is launching a new drop-in class to help our students and their dogs refine, refresh, and practice their training skills. Each week will present a different topic related to training, health, fun, and education. These drop in classes are not a substitute for our regular group classes but are rather an opportunity for you target a specific area of training, brush up on your basics, and expand on your existing knowledge.
Classes will follow a different theme based on
1st Thursday of each month: Fido's Foundation
Focus on the basics - sit, down, stay, loose leash, and CGC exercises
2nd Thursday of each month: Tricks for Treats
Teaching tricks is fun and great brain exercise for your dog
3rd Thursday of each month: Game On
Focus games, lateral thinking, and strengthening your communication with your dog through play.
4th Thursday of each month: Doggie Pilates
Emphasis on structure and health, safe strengthening exercises.
5th Thursday of month as occurs: Owners Hour - Once in a while a month has 5 Thursdays...
Special dog-free night called "Owners Hour". We will present lectures, movies, discuss training theory and behavior and other owner focused fun.
Attention
Prerequisite: Adv Beginner
Description: For those wanting to compete in Obedience or Agility, this class is a must. Based on internationally renowned trainer Janice DeMello's Start to a Better Finish - Eight Week Course on Attention.
Attention Responsibility
Prerequisite: Attention
Description: For those wanting to compete in Obedience or Agility, this class is a must. A continuation of the foundation laid in Attention, building on internationally renowned trainer Janice DeMello's Start to a Better Finish - Eight Week Course on Attention.
Rally
Prerequisite: Adv Beginner
Description: Rally is a dog sport based off formal obedience moves. Work in partnership with your dog to perform a series of obedience moves on an obstacle course. Fun and low stress for you and the dog.
Rally Skills
Prerequisite: Adv Beginner
Description: 4 week class. Rally is a dog sport based off formal obedience moves. Rally Skills is focused on working with students who want to work on specific signs, not run-thrus.
Rally Advanced / Excellent
Prerequisite: Rally
Description: Increase your rally skills. For dogs that already have experience in rally.
Learning Novice Exercises
Prerequisite: Adv Beginner
Description: Learn the moves that make up the Novice Obedience Exercises. Novice level formal obedience is composed of precision heeling, including changing pace and Figure 8’s; standing for exam, recalls with fronts and finishes, and group sit and down exercises.
Learning Open Exercises
Prerequisite: Learning Novice Exercises or similar
Description: Similar to Learning Novice Exercises, focusing this time on the moves that make up the Open level formal obedience exercises in competition.
Novice Run Thrus
Drop in class – show up when you like and pay at the door
Tue 7:15 PM 02/03/09
Description: Work on improving your competition obedience dogs skills (and yours too) in this weekly drop in session. Focus is on Competition Obedience 'Novice' exercises.
Open Run Thrus
Drop in class – show up when you like and pay at the door
Description: Work on improving your competition obedience dogs skills (and yours too) in this weekly drop in session. Focus is on Competition Obedience 'Open' exercises.
Leash Manners (or Loose Leash Walking)
Prerequisite: Beginner. Typically offered once a year in January.
Description: Tired of going for a drag instead of a walk? This 4 week class will help you and your dog learn how to walk nicely on a loose leash. This is not a heeling class. The goal of the class is to help you and your dog enjoy your walks again.
Really Reliable Recalls
Prerequisite: Puppy or Beginner
Description: Want your dog to come when you call, every time?
Tricks for Clicks
Prerequisite: Beginner. Typically offered once a year in December.
Description: Learn the fundamentals of clicker training (or improve your existing clicker skills) in this fun no stress class. Depending on your skill level and specific interests we'll help you and your dog learn thc 'classics' or come up with something new. Focus is on improving your training skills and having a great time with your dog.
Agility I
Prerequisite: Advanced Beginner, minimum age 1 year old (for health and safety)
Description: Begin learning the skills needed for dogs to compete in Agility. In this the first of four progressively more challenging classes, you and your dog are introduced to all of the agility obstacles.
Agility II
Prerequisite: Current student of Agility I, or instructors approval
Description: Continue learning the skills needed for dogs to compete in agility. This is the second of four progressively more challenging classes. As you and the dog gain confidence the the obstacles are gradually raised to competition height.
Agility III
Prerequisite: Current student of Agility II, or instructors approval
Description: Continue learning the skills needed for dogs to compete in agility. This is the third of four progressively more challenging classes. Obstacles are raised to competition height. Focusing on hitting contact zones, working on both sides of your dog as well as working at a distance from your dog
Agility IV
Prerequisite: Current student of Agility III, or instructors approval
Description: Continue gaining fluency and competency on the agility obtstacles. This is the fourth of four progressively more challenging classes which lay the foundation for competing in agility.
Agility Intermediate Handling
Prerequisite: Agility IV
Description: For more advanced agility students. Develop stronger handling skills. Focus on front crosses, serpentines, 180's and 270's.
Agility Troubleshooting
Prerequisite: Agility IV
Description: For more advanced agility students. Fine tune your agility skills.
Adv Agility Handling I
Prerequisite: Agility IV
Description: For more advanced agility students. Problem solving/trouble shooting class. Weaves - entries & popping, contacts - up & down, obstacle discrimination I.E. tunnel @ end of dog walk/A-frame, wings, start line stays, etc. will be covered.
Adv Agility Handling II
Prerequisite: Advanced Agility Handling I
Description: For more advanced agility students. Fine tune your agility skills.
Agility Go the Distance II
Prerequisite: Agility Go the Distance
Description: For more agility advanced students. Fine tune your distance work.
ACT is a not for profit dog training club operated entirely by volunteers. We offer group dog training classes to the general public for everything from Puppy to competition Obedience and Agility.
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