Go Dogs! Omaha

09/11/2025

Interested in checking out Flyball with your dog? GoDogs has spots available in two introductory classes, starting next week! You can register using the links provided below or contact [email protected] for more info.

Flyball Recalls & More (6pm) This class will teach drive back to the handler.

building enthusiasm and speed in returning to the handler, even with distractions.
practicing impulse around high-arousal situations (like toys or balls) while still returning when called.
learning that coming back is highly rewarding, whether through toys, tug, or food.
great for confidence building
great for puppies or adult dogs!
Register here: Recallers Class Registration Link

https://godogsomaha.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1162&key=05d2e689-f225-459f-aab8-33bf679c6f60

Beginning Flyball (7pm) This class will teach the basics of flyball.

Note: Dogs should be at least 1 year old (or close).

Learning course setup, lane choreography, and building blocks of flyball.
Building a relationship with your dog. Your dog will learn that YOU are the most important part of the game.
Developing tug drive and ball possession.
Jumping four jumps in a row. (Focus on driving HARD and FAST to motivator).
Racing side-by-side while going straight to motivator.
Passing an oncoming dog without chasing.
Chasing another dog down the lane, while going to motivator.

Register here: Beginning Flyball Registration Link

https://godogsomaha.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1164&key=39121537-c9a1-4ffd-9ef9-8a7e4baba892

09/11/2025

Thank you to our judges, Jen Howell and Marci Lundhigh, our trial committee , and volunteers for another successful FETCH test last Sunday at the NHS Meadow. It was a small trial but a beautiful day to be outside. Congratulations to everyone who “Q’d” and/or titled. If anyone has pictures that they would like to add, please do so!

09/08/2025

There is still plenty of time to enter our AKC agility trial on Oct 10-12 at Omaha Sports Complex. Entries close on September 26. Below is the link to the premium list.

09/05/2025

If you are coming to the FETCH fun runs tomorrow night (Saturday) from 5 to 6 at the NHS Meadow, the cost is $5.00 per run if you are not entered. Please have the correct change. If you are entered, one run is free! Also, so as not to disturb the Owly Growly class going into class at 4 and leaving at 5, please park in the lot close to Fort Street (north side of lot) or in the clinic (green roof) parking lot. Hope to see you then!

09/03/2025

We have openings in our Intro to Nosework class that starts on 9/18 at 5:00. Contact Nancy Cannon at [email protected] for more information.

09/01/2025

There is still time to register for our upcoming AKC STAR Puppy class which will start on Monday, September 22 at 5:00 p.m. STAR Puppy could be your puppies first title! Email me at [email protected] if you are interested. https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/akc-star-puppy/. Mary Ruhe

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is a program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start through basic training and socialization.

08/25/2025

Let us know if you have any questions!

08/22/2025

Ready, set, FETCH!! 🐾 Join Go Dogs for an AKC Fetch Test on Sunday, September 7th!

Where: The Meadow at the NE Humane Society
When: Sunday, September 7th, begins at 8 AM

With two tests available, you’ll have the chance to achieve a title (with the necessary Q’s, of course!)

Premium can be found here:
https://www.apps.akc.org/apps/eventplans/eventsearch/blocks/dsp_generate_pdf.cfm?KEY_BINARY_CONTENT=94631

Bring the ball, bring the fun…and let’s see those awesome pups in action! 🎾🎾

08/04/2025

We will will be offering a 3 week mini session on weaves! The class will focus only on that obstacle since it can be one of the harder obstacles for dogs to learn. Message or email us for information and sign up link.

08/01/2025

Go Dogs will be having our fall AKC agility trial at Omaha Sports Complex on Oct 10-12. Below is the link to the premium list.

07/15/2025

We have a couple of mini classes starting next Monday. Check them out!

Advanced FETCH

Monday 7/21/2025 - 7/28/2025 @ 5:30 PM at Go Dogs with Rosemary Strasser and Mary Ruhe Cost is $40 + tax

For dogs that have a complete novice Fetch title but are interested in learning skills for Advanced and Retriever titles.

Frisbee Fundamentals

Monday 7/21/2025 - 7/28/2025 @ 6:40 PM at Go Dogs building.

Learn the rules for UpDog and polish your skills for frisbee! Cost is $40.00 + tax

Please contact either Rose Strasser at [email protected] or Mary Ruhe at [email protected] for the link.

07/11/2025

We have a few spots in some agility classes for classes starting next week. If you are starting a dog in agility, we have another section of Beginning Agility Foundations that starts this Sunday at 11:45. If you have completed that class and ready to move on (or need a refresher), we have Advanced Agility Foundations on Fridays at 6:30.

For dogs that have completed foundation classes, we have spots open in Contacts & Weaves on Tuesday at 5:15 and a Handling class for front, blind and rear crosses also on Tuesday at 7:45.