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HMKC
offers classes for both members and Non-members. All dogs,
purebred or not are welcome to take the classes. All classes
are taught by kennel club members that have earned AKC titles
in the events. Come and find out how you and your dog can
benefit from a class.
Agility What is Agility?
In agility a handler and a dog team navigate through a timed obstacle course of jumps, tunnels, weave poles and contact obstacles. Agility has four types of classes (Standard, Jumpers with Weavers, FAST, and Time 2 Beat) and four levels of difficulty (Novice, Open, Excellent, and Masters).
AKC agility : http://www.akc.org/events/agility/
What is covered in classes? We offer various levels of agility training and have premier practice sites year round. Our classes are offered by experienced instructors who compete in both AKC and NADAC agility trials. Most agility classes meet once a week for one and half hours.
Beginning Agility Class We cover instruction on the following:
- Contact Equipment: Teeter (lowered in the beginning); A-frame; Dog walk, Pause table.
- A-frame/dog walk are training size
- Weave poles: we demonstrate four methods: Channel, gates, dance and pull though
- Jumps: Tire, broad jump, standard
- Tunnel and chute
Advanced Beginner class
- Contact equipment is regulation size. A-frame, dog walk and raised teeter. We focus on contact performance though your choice of Two on/off, full stop, running.
- Learning how to draw the path of the course, sequencing obstacles, different crosses, and taking advance of your walk thrus are emphasized in this class.
- Full courses (both AKC and NADAC) are set up for each participant to run.
Agility Ground Work
- This class works on the most efficient path for dog and handler. Gates and hoops are used. Learning how to use basic commands: Out, Here, and Go on, switch and tight. We teach you how to use front, rear and blind crosses.
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* note: a prerequisite for agility classes is a basic obedience class. Your dog should have a reliable off leash recall.
Please feel free to contact one of the contact people listed below or check the calendar for information about upcoming agility classes, practices or trials in the area.
Contact person: Catherine LeCours at 227-1131
Contact person: Doug Morgan at phone: 458-9721 or email: morgan_doug@juno.com
Contact person: Deb Tyanich phone: 431-5895 or email: aliebony@msn.com
Contact person: Traci Kalien at phone: 202-1165 or
tkalien@hotmail.com
Conformation
What is Conformation?
Conformation shows are intended to evaluate breeding stock. The dog's overall appearance, structure, and temperament are judged.
Conformation practices are held on Sunday at 1 PM from about mid- October until the end of March every year. Please feel free to contact one of the contact people listed below or check the calendar for information about upcoming conformation classes or practices.
AKC conformation: http://www.akc.org/events/conformation/
Conformation practice fee: By donation non-members and free to club members
Contact person: Rita Munson at phone: 442-1756
Herding
Herding classes, practices, and private lessons are held throughout the year as weather and schedules allow. HMKC holds an AKC herding test & trial in late June / early July each year. AHBA tests and trials, instinct testing, and clinics are held on an occasional basis. Please inquire via the e-mail address below or check the calendar for information about upcoming herding events.
AKC herding: http://www.akc.org/events/herding/
Contact: HMKCherding@gmail.com
Free Style AKA Dancing with Dogs
What is Free Style ?
This is a routine set to music for a handler and their dog and promotes bonding, dancing, and just having fun! Please feel free to contact Caroline Hudnall about upcoming Free Style classes or practices.
Contact person: Caroline Hudnall at phone: 227-6945 or email: dogskater@bresnan.net
Hunt test / classes
What are Hunt Tests and Field Trials?
Hunt tests are non competitive events where dogs run against a standard. There are three levels of competition for both the AKC and NAHRA (North American Hunting Retriever Association) Field trails are competitive and dogs run against other dogs. Again there are three levels of competition. In the Helena area there are two retriever clubs: The Helena Valley Gun Dog Club hosts NAHRA hunt tests and holds regular practice sessions and occasional classes and workshops. contact the club at hvgdc@ymail.com The Treasure State Retriever Club serves south west Montana and hosts two AKC field trials and a hunt test each year. The club owns training grounds for members use in the Elk Park area. contact Vicky Maclean at agillabs @ mcn.net for more information
AKC retriever hunt test : http://www.akc.org/events/hunting_tests/retrievers/index.cfm
Obedience
What is Obedience?
Basic obedience is teaching your dog to have manners and control in the home and in public.
Competitive Obedience trials showcase dogs that have been trained and conditioned to behave well in the home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs. AKC trials and tests allow exhibitors and their dogs to enjoy companionship and competition as they proudly earn AKC titles.
AKC Obedience: http://www.akc.org/events/obedience/
What will my dog learn in the basic class? Our basic obedience class meets once a week for six weeks. We start off with a dominance exercise. Our classes are taught by experienced instructors who will work with you and your canine partner in a group setting. Our class size is limited in order to provide individual attention. We will teach you how to train your dog for the following exercises:
- Heel on leash without pulling or lagging
- Automatic sit each time you stop the heeling pattern
- Sit stay, sit for exam
- Recall (Come Command)
- Down and down stay
- Stand and stand for exam
- Finish
Click here to down load our registration form and behavior profile for this class
Please feel free to contact one of the contact people listed below or check the calendar for information about upcoming obedience classes or practices.
Contact person: Puppy/CGC: Adele Delp at phone:
439-0373
Contact person: Basic Obedience: Caroline Hudnall at phone: 227-6945 or email: dogskater@bresnan.net
Contact person: Run-Throughs: Marion Erp at email: meerp@mcn.net
What is Proofing?
Proofing is teaching your dog to focus on the handler and not on other things going on around him. Please feel free to contact Caroline Hudnall or check the calendar for information about upcoming proofing classes.
Contact person: Proofing: Caroline Hudnall at phone: 227-6945 or email: dogskater@bresnan.net
Rally Obedience
What is Rally?
AKC Rally® is a companion sport to AKC Obedience. The handler and dog team move through a rally course designed by the judge that includes 10 to 20 stations (each station a different obedience exercise), depending on the level. Scoring is not as rigorous as traditional obedience. The handler is encouraged to communicate with the dog and a perfect heel position is not required, but there should be a sense of teamwork between the dog and handler.
AKC rally : http://www.akc.org/events/rally/
Please feel free to contact one of the contact people listed below or check the calendar for information about upcoming rally classes or practices.
Rally practice fee: $3.00 per dog for non-members and free to club members
Contact person: Thea Sperline at phone: 439-7157 or email: sunglow@mt.net
Therapy Dog Program
Therapy dog program is a program that many of our members participate in that is not sponsored by Helena Montana Kennel club . Check the below link for additional information.
Montana T-doggers web site: http://www.mttherapydogs.com/
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