K-9 Rally

06/02/2024

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06/02/2024

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Discover the Joy of Agility with Your Dog, in this beginner friendly, foundational agility class.

06/01/2024

2024 May 31

The current session with Town & Country Dog Training Club is ending.

Registration for the next session beginning soon is now on our web site:

https://townandcountrydtc.org/classes/

Check classes over carefully. We've added a few classes that might be of interest to you and your dog.

Let friends know about our registration. I'm sure they can find something that would interest them and their dogs!

If you've been with us in our classes recently, Thank you for training with us at TCDTC!! If not, I hope you'll give us a try! Classes are very limited so we can do a lot of one on one with all students.

Have a safe summer!!!

Bea Moore
Training Director
San Jose, CA

Our small class sizes and positive reinforcement based approach to training ensures a fun and rewarding experience for you and your dog!

04/30/2024

*** NEW SESSION STARTS MAY 1 2024 ***
It's time to gear up for the next session of our dog training classes! Classes will now be offered on both Wednesday nights and Thursday nights, at our new location at Furrtropolis on S Bascom Ave.
http://townandcountrydtc.org/classes/

Continued training not only deepens your understanding and connection with your dog, but it is also critical in addressing any lingering behavioral issues and reinforcing positive behaviors! You can continue to stay in a class with an instructor you like, or try any of our beginner friendly classes to experience something new! Working on skills (especially the skills you think you have learnt ) around different dogs in a new environment is an underrated but extremely important tool in building your dogs skills!

Our small class sizes and positive reinforcement based approach to training ensures a fun and rewarding experience for you and your dog!

04/13/2024

If you're having problems with our free K9Rally App, updated information is on this web site: https://woof.school/apps/?fbclid=IwAR3BzPToIOr_6dmK79RmDzLjn1llNRumwkSSQ1ZZbepWCgE36KkksCY75eU

Apps K9Rally : A handy reference for AKC Rally Signs This app is a digital version of my friend and mentor, Bea Moore’s popular Flash Cards. It is meant to be a lightweight app to quickly find and read the sign descriptions for any sign that is used on an AKC Rally course. Minimal frills, does not...

03/07/2024

Please post upcoming Obedience/Rally events (workshops, run-thrus, Trials) here so I can put them on my website to share with others.
You can also email me ([email protected]). Send Date, Obedience or Rally event, Link/Contact person.

Please share. I am also doing other areas and other States.

Here's my link where it will be posted:

    California Obedience & Rally Events for Dogs - Other locations will also be listed. Contact me for posting your Dog event here. Subject: Event Listing Send me the DATE, the NAME OF EVENT ,and the LINK.   California Date 2024 Event Link Apr 6 Dalmatian Club of NC AKC Obedience & Rally Trials, ...

02/29/2024

TCDTC has 2 spots left in our new Fit Dog class. This class, based on the AKC Fit Dog Titling Program, is a playful disguise for foundational fitness skills that will keep your pup moving, stretching, and thinking, with joy. It will serve as an excellent introduction to Canine Fitness, catering to pets and sports dogs alike. The significant advantage is preparing both dog and handler for a full conditioning program, with AKC approved syllabus for each of the three available levels.

This class will be taught by Kathleen Childers, who is an AKC certified Fit Dog Instructor. In addition, she is also a Certified Canine Fitness Instructor (CCFT) through the FitPaws/University of Tennessee.

Foster a healthy lifestyle for you and your pup! Learn basic fitness skills from a certified AKC FIT Dog instructor and earn your Fit Dog Titles!

02/17/2024

New classes starting soon at 3 locations. We've got a class for everyone.

Our small class sizes and positive reinforcement based approach to training ensures a fun and rewarding experience for you and your dog!

10/11/2023

Competition Rally and Obedience classes beginning tomorrow, October 12, at Metro Ed, San Jose, CA. There is room in both classes. Rally covers all rally signs from Novice to Master. Obedience concentrates on Beginning Novice, Novice and Open. Both classes are for dogs that are working towards getting these titles. If your dog is close to Trialing or is Trialing, sign up for Show Ready - Obedience, or Show Ready - Rally!

Our small class sizes and positive reinforcement based approach to training ensures a fun and rewarding experience for you and your dog!

08/09/2023

PUPPY CLASSES AND CLICKER CLASSES. Town and Country DTC still has room in a few of the classes beginning this week!! Classes are on Thursdays, outdoors, at Metro Ed in San Jose CA, and Wednesdays and Sundays, indoors, at the Dogs in Harmony in Sunnyvale, CA.

Specifically, of you have a puppy younger than 6 months, there is a great Beginning Puppy class for you on Thursdays at 6pm at Metro Ed.

And if want to learn about or brush up on clicker training, Click, Train, Bond! is the perfect class for you on Wednesdays at 7pm in Sunnyvale!

All classes are taught by using purely positive reinforcement based (R+) training methods.

Classes are LIMITED. Classes are small. Here's the link for all of our classes beginning this week.
https://townandcountrydtc.org/product-category/classes/in-person/

We also have a few virtual classes.

This class focuses on two essential skills : Loose Leash Walking and Recall. Suitable for dogs of all ages and experience!

06/25/2023

My New Rally Courses book will be here next week! Order yours now. There are 24 lovely nested courses for all 6 classes. Choice, Master, Excellent, Advanced, Intermediate, Novice.

Trouble free setting up with beautifully scaled courses all layed out on a 40x50 grid.

AKC Rally supplies and equipment. AKC Rally Video, k9rally, k-9rally, ASCA Rally, Rally Video, AKC Rally Video DVD, AKC Rally DVD, AKC Rally Teaching Book, AKC Rally Workbook, AKC Rally Course Book, AKC Rally Judging Book, and AKC Rally Signs. AKC Rally training tools. Introduction to AKC Rally. Quo...

06/20/2023

If you'd like to work on ALL AKC rally signs in a class environment, join my 6 week class beginning this Thursday at Metro Ed, San Jose, CA., All of the signs are covered in 12 weeks. We start with dogs/handlers acclimating to the course by doing a few entries and some signs. Either one or two at a time, depending. Then have turns doing the whole course one at a time. You will appreciate the feedback at any level you are at. This is an advanced class, so Handlers need to know all of the Novice signs. I have room for one more student. Here's where you register:

Gain ring experience and get ready to show in advanced levels of AKC Rally

06/09/2023

At Town & Country DTC, We just wanted to reach out and let you know that we will be offering CGC & AKC Tricks testing in a few weeks.

Please sign up in case you are interested in getting tested.

https://townandcountrydtc.org/product/akc-tests/

Our new session starts on Jun 22, and we, in addition to our usual set of classes, are offering some new classes :

1) Better Leash and Recall and recall with AniE (6PM) https://townandcountrydtc.org/product/in-person-llw-recall/
2) Intro to Rat Sports with Cathy Leavitt (5PM) https://townandcountrydtc.org/product/in-person-intro-to-rat-sports/
3) Doggy Barkour with Leena K (5PM - 4 weeks only) : https://townandcountrydtc.org/product/in-person-doggy-barkour/
4) Click,Train, Bond with Ani (Sunnyvale (indoor 7PM): If you want to continue working on the same skills but in a less distracting environment, you can also try Click,Train, Bond that we are offering in an indoor space in Sunnyvale (wednesdays at 7pm) : https://townandcountrydtc.org/product/in-person-click-train-bond/

Hope to see some of you again!

Join this beginner friendly class to learn foundational behaviors using clicker training. Strengthen your bond with your furry friend and have a blast!

06/04/2023

Here's my 9th blog for Intro to Rally.

This is the 9 th edition of the Introduction to Novice Rally We’ll be discussing more Novice turns (Change of Direction – COD) that have...

05/31/2023

A message for those of you having problems downloading the k9rally app onto your new phone: Some of you have reached out to me regarding some sporadic issues with installations of the k9rally app. The developer is looking into it and it should be resolved and updated within a few weeks.

05/23/2023

45% Sale on my AKC Rally Courses books, 6.0 and 7.0 versions until gone. $25 b/w, $30 color. I am writing a new version to include the Choice classes.

https://k9rally.com/2017Products/CourseBook2017.htm

Both of these books don't have the Choice courses in them, but here are the FREE Choice classes for these books:

AKC Rally Courses Book 6.0 -https://k9rally.com/Documents/2023-CB6-Choice1-12.pdf

AKC Rally Courses Book 7.0 -https://k9rally.com/Documents/2023-CB7-Choice1-12.pdf

05/17/2023

Pilot Program for Three-Legged (Tripod) Dogs in Non-Jumping Rally and Obedience Classes

By AKC Companion Events Department on May 17, 2023

An 18-month pilot program, allowing tripod dogs to participate in the non-jumping obedience and rally classes, was approved by the AKC Board of Directors, beginning July 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2024. The sport specific regulation language in Chapter 1, Section 17 will be amended to read: Dogs disfigured as the result of accident, injury, or illness are eligible to compete provided the disfigurement does not interfere with functional movement. A dog that shows no signs of physical discomfort is to be considered fit to compete. The judge must excuse a dog as “unfit to compete” if the dog demonstrates sickness, discomfort, or pain while performing. All Obedience and Rally judges will receive notifications and regulation inserts will be published.

05/10/2023

Very good Tidbits of the AKC Regulations have been compiled by a long-time judge, exhibitor and Field Rep., John Cox. For starters, check out Tidbit #92.

Archive Library AKC Obedience - The Foundation For All Venues Dog-Talk Articles & Random Little Tidbits Articles© [email protected]

05/03/2023

There's still room in the Loose Leash Walking and Recall class in San Jose!. Suitable for dogs of all ages and experience!

A 4-week class that focuses on two essential skills : Loose Leash Walking and Recall. Suitable for dogs of all ages and experience!

05/03/2023

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05/01/2023

** Classes start May 4, 2023 **
Looking for a fun and engaging way to bond with your furry companion? Join our Tricks Class for Dogs! This course is designed to teach your dog exciting new tricks while strengthening your communication and relationship. Our resident trick expert, Diana, will guide you and your pup through a variety of tricks, from basic to advanced. Watch as your furry friend's confidence soars and their obedience skills improve. Sign up now and enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience with your four-legged friend!

Team up with your dog and work through a course where you are asked to perform different obedience skills. Beginner friendly!

04/11/2023

Dear Obedience Judges, We have some concern and confusion being expressed by exhibitors about the Stay – Get Your Leash exercises in the associated classes. Please REVIEW the Principal Featur…

03/17/2023

Three new breeds have been added to the 3/4 jump height in AKC obedience. They're underlined in this insert.

03/10/2023

All of you in the Lower San Francisco Bay Area with young puppies under 6 mos. - we have a perfect 6 week class for your pups beginning Thursday, March 23 at 6:00pm. The Trainer is Cathy Leavitt. Bio: https://townandcountrydtc.org/trainers/
This is an excellent small class with great games for puppies. The class is in a covered cemented area at Metro Ed in San Jose. Sign up those young pups!! Here's the link:
https://townandcountrydtc.org/.../in-person-beginning-puppy/

This 6-week long class has been designed specifically for puppies between the ages of 4-6 months, and that have had no group training experience! This class is extremely well suited for both new/seasoned owners with young puppies! Once you are familiar with the skills covered in this class, you can....

03/02/2023

Rally Advanced Pivots?? Something to enjoy!! Casey is about 12 in this video. He LOVED to play with me!

02/14/2023

I'm putting events on my calendar again for Northern California along with other parts of the country! If you'd like me to post your event, send the following to me. I will not be looking up links. They must be provided. Thanks!
1. Date of event
2. Name of Event
3. Link for downloading event information
4. Subject Line - "Post My Event"

    N. Calif. Events for Dogs - Other locations ok Contact me for posting your Dog event here. Send DATE, NAME OF EVENT, AND A LINK ONLY For more information, go to name of Organization Northern California

02/14/2023

Here's my eighth blog for learning to understand about AKC Rally. Enjoy!

This is the 8 th edition of the Introduction to Novice Rally We’ll be discussing more on Scoring and some turns, along with a sign that ...

02/14/2023

More information on the new Choice class beginning June 29, 2023:

At the November meeting, the Board of Directors voted to modify the AKC Rally® Regulations to allow the addition of a new optional titling class named Rally Choice. Clubs may start to apply for eve…

02/14/2023

As of August 2022, In all Obedience and Rally classes that require three qualifying scores to earn a title, the three scores may be earned under the same judge.

01/07/2023

Town and Country DTC Classes will begin this week. There is room in several classes. Please sign up before they fill. Please post on your Facebook to help notify your friends!

Hone your dog’s natural instinct to hunt and teach them to sniff out rats in this fun, enriching and mentally stimulating class!