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A People Only Event! We love your dogs but please leave them at home for this workshop.
Come talk with Tara about enrichment for your dog and learn why it is so important. Tara will present a PowerPoint on the categories of enrichment and include many fun ideas for each category. You will end this informative night by making an enrichment item for your dog or to give as a gift. There will be cookies and punch at this people-only event and an opportunity to discuss enrichment for your specific dog. While enrichment is good for every dog, those with reactive dogs, older dogs and dogs that need more mental exercise will be especially pleased with this information.
This is the first step of our Puppy Series, and should be taken in conjunction with Puppy Foundations 2. Start your puppy off right with a positive relationship to learning. We use positive reinforcement and fun to teach your puppy to respond with enthusiasm to cues and every class has socialization and skills built in to provide your puppy with the best start possible. Puppies must be 2-8 months of age, with a max of 6 dogs per class. This is a 5 week series. Questions? Contact us at info@1smartdog.com
A continuation of Puppy Foundations 1, with a focus on distractions, duration, and encouraging a faster response to the cue. Additional skills are added and incorporated into the curriculum.
Pre-Requisite: Puppy Foundations 1 or permission from the instructor
Focus: age-appropriate skills for building strong teamwork while keeping the sport light, upbeat and fun so your puppy thrives moving forward. Acquire the building blocks and necessary foundation skills for your puppy which will lead to a long, safe career as a successful sports or competition sidekick. Prerequisites: Age 6 months and under for med/large breed dogs, 10 months & younger for small breed dogs. If you have questions about your dogs age and suitability please contact us for assistance.
Your journey starts here! This class provides a necessary foundation for all dogs and is where we recommend any dog over 6 months of age start training. You’ll learn about dog body language and communication, you’ll practice skills such as sit, stay, down, recall, “4 on the floor”, walking on a leash and go-to-mat. Whether a companion, adventure, or sport dog, these skills will help your dog navigate a family meal, a hike on the trail, or their first day at trial. Prerequisites: Must be comfortable in a group setting. No aggression, reactivity, or bite history.
Trek & Train; Hubbard Valley Park or One Smart Dog location $20.00
Does your dog pull on the leash? Think every dog or person is a jumping meet and greet? Join Tara at Hubbard Valley Park in Seville and enjoy walking your dog again. You will learn how to help your dog navigate commonly encountered situations in the park using positive reinforcement and good management skills. If the weather is bad, we meet inside at One Smart Dog for parkour and enrichment skills. Please do not bring dogs with reactivity concerns without first talking to Tara unless you have previously been to our outdoor Trek and Trains. No aggressive dogs. Please do not bring your dog on a prong collar or an e-collar: contact us for suitable alternatives as we are always happy to help!
It's our weekly Trek & Train without the unpredictable winter weather! Join Tara for indoor parkour and enrichment activities. We'll use the large turf area for dogs to get some exercise in a warm and safe environment. Please do not bring dogs with reactivity concerns without first talking to Tara unless you have previously been to our outdoor Trek and Trains. No aggressive dogs. Please do not bring your dog on a prong collar or an e-collar: contact us for suitable alternatives as we are always happy to help!
Agility: Fun is perfect for dogs 10 months and older whose handlers want to explore agility without the pressure of competition. If you've ever been curious about agility equipment and wanted to learn how to use it safely while having a great time, this class is for you. We'll cover equipment safety and teach you how to play with various obstacles, focusing on fun and bonding rather than the competitive aspects of the sport.
Learn the skills needed to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test in this 5 week class. Our instructors will guide you through the AKC program which includes walking on a loose leash, navigating a crowd, sit and down stays, coming when called, and more. Testing will be offered during the last day of class. There will be a small charge required by AKC on the last day of testing for the testing form should you pass. You will not have this fee if you do not pass. AKC has a separate charge when you submit the passing form to them.
CGC-A (Advanced/Community Canine) and CGC-Urban(5 weeks) $135.00
Prerequisites: Must have a CGC Certificate. This class is prep for the advanced level of the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Advanced (Community Canine)Title as well as the Urban title. Upon completion of this class your dog should be ready to test for their Canine Good Citizen Urban or Community Canine title, or both! This class includes new skills and one week with a full practice run of the CGCA and CGCU test in order to provide your dog with the best chance at success! Testing will be offered during the last day of class. There will be a small charge required by AKC on the last day of testing for the testing form should you pass. You will not have this fee if you do not pass. AKC has a separate charge when you submit the passing form to them
Do you have a jumpy, barky, lunging dog? Not all dogs are easy and that's okay, they're individuals just like us! Our reactive dog class is specifically designed to be a safe space for challenging dogs to work with their people. You will learn emergency handling and skills to help you focus on each other instead of worrying about what's around the corner. Please note this is a 10 week class, the first two weeks will be handler skills without your dog present. We will work with dogs that are already trained in order to help you feel comfortable and confident for when you enter the training facility with your own dog.
You have One Smart Dog! Tricks are clever ways to keep your dog occupied, develop communication skills and be a star at the same time! Earn AKC and Do More With Your Dog trick titles. This class is open to any dog and handlers aged 12 and up. Join us for the fun and amaze your friends!
Help your dog learn to have better focus and find heel position using platforms and pivot bowls.
Open to novice and experienced students this class will help you better understand the importance of correct positioning for an improved performance.
Agility: Intro to Fitness/Conditioning for Agility Dogs $35.00
Do you want to help your dog perform better in dog sports, especially agility? Unleash your dog's full potential with our agility workshop! We will focus on exercises that are proven to increase your dog's balance and core strength - the essential ingredients for success. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your dog's performance to the next level!
Agility Foundation 1 is the perfect starting point for dogs 10 months of age or older who are ready to begin their agility journey. This class is designed for dogs that are comfortable working around other dogs, can be crated during class, and have basic obedience skills. Prerequisite: Canine Essentials or equivalent. Required skills include knowing how to sit, walking comfortably on leash, and staying on leash with the handler 6 feet away for at least 15 seconds.
Agility Foundation 2 builds on the skills learned in Foundation 1 and is ideal for dogs who are ready to advance their agility training. Prerequisites include all skills from Foundation 1, including a reliable recall, comfort with a short tunnel, and a nose touch to a target. Dogs should also be able to navigate two cones in a figure 8 pattern, perform sit, stand, down, and spin left and right on a platform, and be comfortable using a slant board.
Agility Foundation 3 is designed for dogs that have completed Foundation 2 and are ready to refine their skills further. Prerequisites include being comfortable with a stay on a platform, a bang on the teeter, performing a front paw target, and targeting a single weave gate. Dogs should also be able to run a four-paw pad in a short sequence.
Agility Foundation 4 is for dogs that have completed Foundation 3 and are ready to tackle more advanced skills. Prerequisites include the ability to collect to recall over a single jump, perform contacts at height with managed end criteria, and navigate a 5-obstacle sequence. Teams should also be familiar with forward sends, front, rear, and blind crosses, and be able to execute a forward lead-out of 10 feet from a single obstacle.
Agility: Focus: Commitment to Obstacles (5 week) $150.00
Prerequisite: An assessment is required, and teams must be working at the Novice level and above. Dogs should be comfortable with tunnels and jumps (low jump height or jump bumps are acceptable). Handlers must be familiar with front, rear, and blind crosses and have an interest in understanding course design and challenges. Access to at least two jumps and a tunnel or cones at home is necessary.
Agility: Startline Stays is ideal for those beginning their agility foundation training or for experienced teams needing to strengthen a dog's startline stay. This class goes back to the basics of building a reliable startline stay, for improved performance and to decrease chances of a fault on the course. Prerequisites include completing a basic foundation skills class, such as Canine Essentials.
Agility: Focus Weaves is designed for dogs that have completed a basic skills class, such as Canine Essentials, and are ready to focus on developing their weaves for agility competition. Prerequisites include being comfortable in a crate and having a stay with the handler 6 feet away for at least 15 seconds. Handlers must have access to weaves at home, which can be 2x2s, channels, or weave-a-matics, with a preference for two sets of six poles.
Agility Run-Through, Novice, Open and Excellent Jumpers $15.00
Dog will be grouped to decrease bar setting. We will run a jumpers course only. You may run the course or train for course time, and you will have two runs for the $15. Note: Toys and Food will be permitted.
Agility: Competition: All Courses, All Levels (5 week) $150.00
Prerequisite: An assessment is required, and teams must be competing at the Novice level or higher. A startline stay, solid contacts, and proficiency with 12 weaves are mandatory. Teams should be comfortable running 16-20 obstacle courses and be familiar with front, rear, and blind crosses. This class focuses on handling rather than obstacle training.
Prerequisites: Dog and handler teams must complete Competition Agility: Open or pass an assessment. Teams must demonstrate proficiency in all Open-level requirements, including the ability to run 18-20 obstacle courses with multiple side changes and utilize backside approaches. They should be able to find lines to common patterns such as pinwheels and serpentines, and make appropriate handling decisions tailored to their team’s needs.
This class is for those wishing to compete in AKC Premier, UKI, USDAA, and ISC. Prerequisite: An assessment is required, and teams should be competing at the Open level or higher. This class is designed for those seeking to enhance their skills and tackle more complex courses with increased handling challenges.
Prerequisites: Dog and handler teams must complete Agility Foundation 4 or pass an assessment. They should be proficient in front, rear, and blind crosses, able to handle an 8-obstacle sequence, and work with contacts and jumps at full height, including tunnels and spread jumps.
Prerequisites: Dog and handler teams must complete Competition Agility Novice or pass an assessment. Teams must meet all Novice level requirements including proficiency in front, rear, and blind crosses, and must also be able to complete 12 closed weaves, demonstrate collection and extension on jumps, and handle 14-16 obstacle sequences with 4-5 side changes. Additionally, handlers should understand wraps, forward sends, and have begun working on backside jumps.
This class is designed for teams who have titled in Novice and are preparing for trials at the Intermediate, Advanced, or Excellent levels. Each week, we’ll practice skills needed for the Advanced and Excellent level signs and run full courses to sharpen your performance. Students will benefit from repeating this class multiple times to prepare for testing at higher levels. Prerequisite: Rally Novice title or equivalent skills
This class introduces all 42 AKC Novice Rally signs. Each week, we’ll cover 7-8 signs and practice them in a short course to build your skills and confidence. To prepare for Rally Novice titles, most handlers find taking this class twice beneficial.
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Dogs must walk on a loose leash in heel position and respond to sit and down cues.
Prerequisite: Foundation 2. Come join us for holiday container fun! All sorts of holiday containers to surprise and delight you and your dog, with prizes and snacks for all. If you haven't completed Foundations 1 and 2, please come and volunteer: free! and you also get prizes!
Prerequisites: Foundation 2 or permission of instructor Celebrate the holiday season with a fun trial-like (but not really!) run-through. Unusual searches, interesting distractions, prizes, snacks, and danceable holiday music. If you haven’t finished Scent Foundation 1 and 2, or just want to join the festivities, volunteer and you come free and still get prizes!
Prerequisites: Dogs must be familiar with searching for birch, clove, anise, and cypress odors. They should be able to locate multiple hides in one area and have a clear alert behavior. Handlers should be confident managing searches for unknown hides and recognizing their dog’s alerts. This class will continue handling converging scent, high hides, corner hides, inaccessible hides, buried hides, vehicle searches, water asearches, complex odor puzzles, and searching in varied environments.
Prerequisites: Dogs must be at least 8 months old, able to walk on a loose leash, and comfortable in a group setting.
This class will introduce the basics of scent detection. We will use food and play to reinforce and build your dog’s motivation to search for hidden scents. During this class, we’ll begin introducing the target odors birch and clove. You'll also learn how to observe your dog’s behavior to recognize when they have found a scent and start developing a reliable alert signal for your dog.
Prerequisites: Dogs should have experience with basic scent searching, including searching for food and scents paired with food in boxes. They should have started training on odors like birch and clove and be able to successfully search for a single hide among 3-4 boxes in a small room or area. Topics covered include developing a reliable alert and building motivation and persistence to search.
Scent: Trailing Class Level 1 - 2 (5 week) $150.00
Suitable for novice dogs and those who started trailing in the Spring or fall last year. Tracks will be over easy to moderate terrain. Short tracks with one quarry and increasing time for the track to set. Sites will be in Medina County Parks. Classes will be held in most weather except storms.
For advanced dogs able to trail in intermediate terrain, through moderate water challenges, over a quarter to half mile, with multiple quarries off one main track, with at least a 30 min delay. Challenges will increase with time, length and weather. Classes will be held except in storms.
