POCONO MOUNTAIN KENNEL CLUB TRAINING CLASSES
DAY STREET COMMUNITY CENTER, EAST STROUDSBURG,PA
DAY STREET COMMUNITY CENTER, EAST STROUDSBURG,PA
PUPPY KINDERGARTEN (NOT AVAILABLE THIS SESSION)
for puppies ( 8 wks to 16 wks old), housebreaking tips,
crate training, correct collar & fit. Learn the sit, stay and heel commands
BASIC OBEDIENCE
How to start controlling your dog to sit, stay, come, and heel on lead.
Problems:Jumping, barking, pulling when being walked on a lead.
ADVANCED BASIC If you have already finished an obedience class, then this is the place for you. We will review the basic class and learn more advanced commands.
RALLY CLASS - Not Available at the session Rally is a relaxed form of Obedience,
with different levels of competition. This is the very beginning level which requires that the dog and handler have had previous obedience experience.
SHOWHANDLING
This is for people who want to show their dog in confirmation at Dog Shows.
THE CLASSES ARE 4 WEEKS AND WILL BE HELD on TUESDAYS AT THE
DAY STREET COMMUNITY CENTER IN EAST STROUDSBURG,PA
RALLY 5:00 - 6:00 PM
BASIC OBEDIENCE 6:00 - 7:00 PM
SHOWHANDLING 7:00 - 8:00 PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION E-MAIL US: GO TO THE CONTACT HEADING AT TOP OF PAGE
EQUIPMENT FOR SHOWHANDLING CLASSES WILL BE AVAILABLE
EQUIPMENT FOR OBEDIENCE CLASSES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE COST OF: $15.00 COLLAR& LEAD
PLEASE RETURN THE REGISTRATION AND PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM
WITH A CHECK TO ENROLL IN THE CLASS.CLASSES ARE LIMITED AND CAN BE
CANCELLED , IF THEY DON’T MEET THE ENROLLMENT QUOTA.
MAKE CHECK OUT TO: SROSRC (Stroud Region Open Space & Recreation) checks that don’t clear your bank, will be subject to a $20.00 service charge
YOU ARE AUTOMATICALLY ENROLLED IN THE CLASSES WHEN WE RECEIVE YOUR CHECK.
YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE OR E-MAIL, AS TO THE TIME OF YOUR CLASS. ALL
CHECKS WILL BE RETURNED IF CLASSES ARE FULL
PLEASE NOTE SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING.
CLEAN-UP AFTER YOUR DOG: YOU CAN BRING PLASTIC BAGS TO CLEAN-UP OR A OUTSIDE AREA HAS BEEN SET ASIDE WITH CLEAN-UP TOOLS, FOR THIS PURPOSE.
FOR CLASS CANCELLATIONS DUE TO BAD WEATHER: CHECK YOUR EMAIL
Obedience & Showhandling Class Rules
1. Please be prompt.
2. Have your dog under control and on a leash at all times when on the premises.
3. Only individuals training the dog may be on the training floor during class.
Keep dogs not enrolled in class at home.
4. Please wear shoes with rubber soles and without heels to ensure proper safety and footing in class.
5. Only one person is permitted to train the dog in class for the entire course. Family members are
encouraged to attend, watch, and participate at home. If the trainer is unable to attend, another
person may come without the dog for observation. .
6. Please do not bring a sick dog to class. Get in touch with your vet instead.
7. All dogs are required to have current rabies, distemper and parvovirus shots. A record
from your vet must be brought to the next class. Dogs will not be permitted in class without
written record of vaccinations.
8.You should have your dog's stool checked for parasites between now and the next class.
This is to ensure that no worms are passed between dogs.
9. You are expected at class every week, even if your dog can't make it.. Just as much can be
learned by observing. Remember that these classes are for training you, not just the dog.
10. Please clean up after your dog. Bring plastic bags to keep the outside area clean There will be an exercise
area available with a poop scoop to pick up after your dog. We suggest that you feed your dog after class. Have
the dog eliminate before class to avoid accidents and upset stomachs due to excitement.
11. Everyone is required to have proper equipment. A nylon training collar can be properly fitted
by the instructor. You can choose to purchase what you need from us the day of the class. At the cost
of $15.00 (collar and leash ) Required Equipment: training collar (nylon) and 6 ft. leash
Collars with tags not permitted in training class
12. We reserve the right to refuse or excuse any student and dog to whom we feel would be a liability to
other students or their dogs. No extremely aggressive dogs.
13. There can be no refunds for people who drop out of class or who do not comply with our rules.
We will refund money if your dog is excused for aggressive behavior or other liability reasons.
14. Children that participate in class must be a minimum of 12 years old, and able to handle their
dog safely in class. Visiting children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult, and must remain
quietly seated during class.
15 .In the case of severe weather, please check your e-mail or listen to cancellations on the radio/TV,
if you are in doubt about the class being held.