 | Puppy Classes | |
| Obedience | |
| Agility | |
| Confirmation | |
| Rally-O | |
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| Throughout the year, MADTA conducts a series of obedience, agility, rally and conformation classes for anyone interested in training his or her dog. MADTA classes are open to all purebred and mixed breeds four months of age or older. You do not have to become a club member to take advantage of our training classes. Our intent is to help owners teach their dogs simple commands and good manners. We use proven Positive Reinforcement training methods so that you and your dog consider our classes to be the best "game" yet! Dogs learn by doing "things" that are to their advantage and avoid "things" that are NOT to their advantage. This philosophy is the building block to training a happy dog that wants to please YOU. Advanced classes are available for individuals who wish to continue training or prepare for show competition. Our facilities also provide opportunities for practice sessions and simulated dog show run-throughs. The training staff is always available to help you with any questions or problems that you may be experiencing with your dog, be it behavioral, or training. The goals of MADTA are to have every dog be a good canine citizen and a well-loved family member. Our head instructor is experienced and has met the criteria for national certification (CPDT) by the association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), and endorsed by the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors. (NADOI) Our Agility Instructor is certified and has many, many years of experience. All dogs must be at least 3 months old and have proof of current immunizations, including Parvo. Nominal fees are charged. Facility is indoors and matted. |
Our training building is located at:
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion,
"Blue Building"
2232 NE Jacksonville Rd.
Ocala, Florida
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion,
"Blue Building"
2232 NE Jacksonville Rd.
Ocala, Florida
| Class Descriptions All classes are 70.00 per 7 week session. There is a 10.00 discount for a repeat class and a 10.00 discount if you are a club member. Puppy Kindergarten This class will start you and your pup off on the right foot. It is the beginning of living with a good canine citizen. Your pup will learn the basics, walking on a leash, sitting, downing and coming to you, as well as how to interact with other dogs and people. We help “problem-solve” unwanted behaviors that puppies can think up. Beginner Obedience For dogs over 4 months. Your dog will learn how to properly walk on a leash, come, down, sit, stand and stay on command. Advanced Beginners For dogs who have completed a beginner course, or who have had basic training. You and your dog will tighten up your skills, learn the figure 8 and work on advanced stays. Novice Obedience For dogs who have completed beginner and advanced beginner obedience classes. This class is for handlers that want to prepare to compete at the Novice level in AKC/UKC obedience trails. Hone you heeling off leash, stand for exams, and recalls. Agility A Disney World for dogs! You and your dog will learn the basics of how to negotiate a course of obstacles which include jumps and tunnels. Classes are geared to the level you and your dog have mastered. Competition Obedience Geared to the show ring, you and your dog will learn proper technique for your American Kennel Club or United Kennel Club Companion Dog (CD), Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) , Utility Dog (UD), and Utility Dog Excellent (UDX) titles. Rally AKC’s newest sport. Learn the ins and outs of this challenging way to obtain a title. Rally consists of obedience exercises in a random course. Fun for you and your dog. Confirmation For the Show Dog. Learn the basics of how best to present your dog and some of the tricks of the trade Fly Ball Flyball races match two teams of four dogs each, racing side-by-side over a 51 foot long course. Each dog must run in relay fashion down the jumps, trigger a flyball box, releasing the ball, retrieve the ball, and return over the jumps. The next dog is released to run the course but can't cross the start/finish line until the previous dog has returned over all 4 jumps and reached the start/finish line. The first team to have all 4 dogs finish the course without error wins the heat. To learn more about this sport click HERE Canine Good Citizen We are now offering the Canine Good Citizen Test. Our next test is scheduled for May 5th, 2008 Please click HERE to learn more about this test. |
| Seven Week Training Sessions Class REGISTRATION is as follows: PLEASE NOTE: The following information is for the FIRST DAY of class only. Your actual class time will be determined by your instructor and will depend on the size of each class. You are responsible for being at the first day which is registration (sign up) day. MONDAY MAY 12th, 2008 Puppies, and Beginner Obedience @ 7:00pm DO NOT BRING DOGS TO THIS CLASS!!!! Advance Beginner Obedience and Advance Agility @7:00pm (Bring Dogs) NEW FLYBALL CLASSES @ 7:00pm (Bring Dogs) TUESDAY (BRING DOGS) Open and Utility Obedience @ 6:45pm Rally @ 7:30pm AGILITY HAS CHANGED TO TUESDAY NIGHTS!!! Intro @ 6:00pm Advanced @ 7:00pm Please note: You MUST bring PROOF of vaccination the day of sign up. Otherwise, puppies and dogs may be denied class participation. |
| Ongoing Activities Tuesdays: 6:00pm Open Floor 6:45pm Competition Obedience 7:30pm Rally Wednesdays 7:00pm Conformation Classes Thursday 6:00pm Run Thrus, all levels 7:00pm Run Thrus/Open Floor 7:00pm Novice Obedience Friday 6:30pm 4-H program |
| CLASS SCHEDULE for a class description please scroll down Effective for April 2008 |