Training Schedule
Welcome New Members!
We teach people how to train their dogs. Our basic obedience class instructs on the use of a Clicker to re-enforce the positive aspects of training. This makes training fun for both people and their dogs.
SADTC sponsors a group of people interested in the new sport called Rally Obedience. In Rally you heel your dog through a course by following exercise signs. If you have trained your dog to heel, sit, down and come, you might enjoy training with the Rally group. Call the SADTC number or email us and we'll contact you with information on dates, time and location.
Location
Humane Society/SPCA of Bexar County building at 4804 Fredericksburg Road, just outside of Loop 410.
Classes Offered
Dogs must be at least 12 weeks old. Proof of Vaccinations must be presented at the time of registration. PLEASE SEE OUR DETAILED VACCINATION POLICY BELOW. Clicker, Obedience, Rally, and Freestyle(Dance) classes are 8 weeks long and cost $60. The Puppy class is also 8 weeks long and costs $60. More detailed descriptions of the classes and current schedule are shown below. For further information call 210 738 1030. Leave a message and a club member will gladly return your call.
SADTC reimburses 50% of the class fee for perfect attendance in a training class for those who have adopted dogs from an acknowledged rescue organization.
Puppy Class: This course is for puppies 3 months to 8 months of age. Only 10 slots are available, first come, first serve. Puppies must have completed their first series of shots, plus their rabies vaccination. The focus is on getting you and your puppy off to a good start. Topics include housebreaking, chewing, jumping up, and basic commands such as sit, down, and come. No prerequisite class required.
Basic / Clicker I: This course is for dogs that have not had any formal obedience training, regardless of age (puppies must have completed their first series of shots, plus their rabies vaccination). Topics covered include: walking on a loose lead, sit, down, and come. The class also covers dog management and control. At the end of the class, the handler should have a good understanding of how to teach their dog and the dog should understand the basic commands. No prerequisite class required.
Clicker II: This course expands on the basic class, but with more emphasis on using clicker training to teach various dog behaviors. Included is more work on loose lead walking, duration of sit and down, recall and fun dog tricks! Also covered are the ten exercises necessary to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizenship Test. This test is conducted the week after the class session is over. Prerequisite class is Clicker I.
Novice Obedience: This course is intended for those who wish to work on more precision exercises, leading to entry in the first level of formal obedience competition in standard AKC Obedience trials. Prerequisite class is Clicker II, or at the discretion of the instructor.
Advanced Obedience: This course is for dogs that are working on the requirements for Open and Utility, the top two competition obedience classes. Prerequisite class is Novice Obedience or attainment of a Companion Dog Title.
Rally: This course is intended for those who wish to participate in the sport of Rally. Rally is a sport in which the dog and handler complete a course of stations. At each station a sign indicates the skill that is to be performed. Scoring is not as rigorous as traditional obedience. Prerequisite class is Novice Obedience or attainment of a Companion Dog Title or at the discretion of the instructor.
Freestyle: This course is intended for those who wish to participate in the sport of Freestyle or Dog Dancing. Handler and dog learn dance routines set to music. Prerequisite class is Novice Obedience or attainment of a Companion Dog Title or at the discretion of the instructor.
Class Schedule
The next classes begin SEPTEMBER 15, 2008. Registration is SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 at 7:00pm (please no dogs at registration). Please verify class times at registration.
- Monday Nights
- Basic / Clicker I - 6:00pm and optionally at 8:00pm if earlier class fills up
- Clicker II - 7:00pm
- Novice Obedience - Novice Exercises - Heeling, Stand for Exam, Recall, Stays, Ring Ready. - 8:15 PM
- Novice and Advanced Sits and Downs - 8:00pm
- Advanced Obedience - 7:00pm
- Tuesday Nights
- Puppy Class 7:00pm
- Thursday Nights
- Freestyle - Dog Dancing 6:30pm
- Rally 7:30pm
SADTC Vaccination Policy
The following are the vaccination requirements for participation in SADTC classes and events:
- Puppies:
- Distemper, Adenovirus (also called Hepatitis), and Parvovirus
- At least 2 vaccinations
- If 12-20 weeks old, the most recent vaccine given within the past 3 weeks
- over 20 weeks old, last booster at 16 weeks of age
- Bordatella
- At least 2 vaccinations
- Rabies
- 1 dose at 16 weeks old
- Distemper, Adenovirus (also called Hepatitis), and Parvovirus
- Adult Dogs:
- Distemper, Adenovirus (also called Hepatitis), Parvovirus, and Bordatella
- Annually or as prescribed by a Veterinarian
- Rabies
- Booster at 1 year, then every 3 years
- Distemper, Adenovirus (also called Hepatitis), Parvovirus, and Bordatella
Vaccinations must be given by or under the supervision of a Veterinarian to be accepted. Owner or breeder administered vaccinations will not be considered adequate protection.
- Proof of vaccination:
- Certificate of vaccination or receipt from a Veterinarian that includes:
- Name of Veterinarian or Veterinary Hospital
- Name and breed of dog
- Date vaccinations given
- Date next vaccinations are due
- OR:
- Letter signed by a Veterinarian stating that the dog is current on vaccinations according to the policy of their Veterinary practice.
- Certificate of vaccination or receipt from a Veterinarian that includes:
Shot Record folders with check boxes do not constitute proof of vaccination.
PROOF OF VACCINATION AS DEFINED ABOVE MUST BE PRESENTED BEFORE YOU CAN REGISTER FOR A CLASS.