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UPPER LEVEL FUN & GAMES AND SPECIALTY CLASSES
updated on: 5/14/08
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FUN & GAMES
INTERMEDIATE OBEDIENCE
PREREQUISITE: DOG MUST HAVE COMPLETED A BEGINNER CLASS AT J9'sK9s.
Continue having fun with your dog as you build on the skills learned in Beginner class. Intermediate class will emphasize strengthening stays around varying levels of distractions, loose leash walking, coming when called, fun, useful tricks and much more!
REMINDER:
NO CONFIRMATION LETTERS ARE SENT FOR UPPER LEVEL CLASSES.
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Saturdays 10:45 a.m. - CANOGA PARK |
May 31, 2008 *** | 5 | $120 |
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Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. - CANOGA PARK |
June 4, 2008 | 10 | $120 |
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Wednesdays 8:15 p.m. - GRANADA HILLS |
July 2, 2008 | 10 | $120 |
*** NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD ON JULY 5th.
FUN & GAMES
ADVANCED OBEDIENCE
PREREQUISITE: DOG MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN INTERMEDIATE CLASS AT J9'sK9s.
Design your own class curriculum in this
innovative, upper-level
J9'sK9s class. Each student decides what they
want to work on during the six-week session, and the instructor plans the class
accordingly! Recalls, stays, sit for petting, confidence building, tricks,
attention around distractions and more! The sky's the limit in this
made-to-order class!
J9'sK9s
Time and Location
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Spaces Left Wednesdays 8:30 p.m.
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CANOGA
PARK Thursdays 8:30 p.m.
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CANOGA
PARK Mondays 8:15 p.m.
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GRANADA HILLS Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.
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GRANADA HILLS
Price
June 4, 2008
10
$120
June 19, 2008
8
$120
June 30, 2008
10
$120
July 2, 2008
10
$120
Saturdays 4:00 p.m.
- CANOGA
PARK
* Last chance to squeeze in an Advanced class to help attain eligibility for
Camp
Waggin' Tails prior to the
"Newbie Camp" session on September 5, 2008!
July 26,
2008
10
$120
***NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND (5/24 - 5/26).
INTRO TO AGILITY PREREQUISITE: DOG MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN INTERMEDIATE CLASS AT J9'sK9s.
Keep the momentum going with this exciting J9'sK9s class. Strengthen what you've learned in previous classes and begin your off-leash training as you expose your dog to important agility basics in our safe, indoor, controlled environment. This six week class will provide an introduction to many agility obstacles including the A-Frame, Dog Walk, Weave Poles, Jumps, Open and Closed Tunnels and much more. This class is a *must* for dog and handler teams considering a future career in this fun and fast-paced dog sport.
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- CANOGA PARK |
COMING AGAIN SOON! | 10 | $120 |
INTRO TO AGILITY - ADVANCED PREREQUISITE: DOG MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN INTRO TO AGILITY CLASS AT J9'sK9s.
BY POPULAR DEMAND, we're offering the next step in our agility series! If you're not sure about enrolling in a competitive agility school yet, or just want to keep having fun with your dog, this is the class for you. This exciting new J9'sK9s class will focus on mini courses and introduce the more advanced handler moves that keep the human/canine team running smoothly. Strengthen what you've learned in the Intro to Agility class as you and your pooch play with more challenging agility exercises in our safe, indoor environment. This six week class will give a real edge to anyone considering competing in this exciting sport!
J9'sK9s Time & Location |
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Tuesdays 8:30 p.m. - CANOGA PARK |
May 20, 2008 | 0 | $120 |
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Mondays 7:00 p.m. - CANOGA PARK |
June 2, 2008 | 0 | $120 |
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Saturdays 1:30 p.m. - CANOGA PARK |
June 14, 2008 *** | 9 | $120 |
*** NO CLASS WILL BE HELD ON JULY 5th.
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ROCKET RECALL CLASS
PREREQUISITE: DOG MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN INTERMEDIATE CLASS AT J9'sK9s AND BE PRE-APPROVED BY A J9'sK9s INSTRUCTOR.
Teach your dog to turn on a dime and race back to you like a rocket when you call him. Strengthen your dog's ever-important recall in this intensive, FOUR WEEK class. See how our fun and creative training games can help get your dog responding faster than ever before!
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Mondays 8:15 p.m. - CANOGA PARK |
COMING AGAIN SOON! | 8 | f$80 |
FIDO FROLIC
TRICKS &
FITNESSWith Dr. Eileen Haworth, D.C.
PREREQUISITE: DOGS MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS OLD, MUST BE ABLE TO SIT AND LIE DOWN ON COMMAND, AND WALK ON A LOOSE LEASH. NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS ALLOWED - DOGS WHO HAVE ISSUES WITH PEOPLE OR OTHER DOGS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ATTEND THIS CLASS.
**ADDITIONALLY, ALL DOGS OVER 8 YEARS OLD OR WITH PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL OR ORTHOPEDIC PROBLEMS MUST HAVE VETERINARY APPROVAL TO PARTICIPATE. CALL US AT 818-832-9906 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SEE IF YOUR DOG IS ELIGIBLE.**
It's a TRICKS class with a TWIST! Each fun trick will teach you how to increase your canine's strength, flexibility, coordination, cardiovascular health and decrease weight too! Taught by Animal Chiropractor Dr. Eileen Haworth D.C., who is certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, this innovative 6 week program is great fun for all dogs and a must for performance dogs or those considering becoming involved in performance sports. You'll never think of "Sit" in the same way again!
Click here
to learn more about Dr.
Haworth.
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- CANOGA PARK |
COMING AGAIN SOON! | 10 | $120 |
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
THERAPY DOG PREPARATION CLASS
PREREQUISITE: DOG MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN ADVANCED CLASS AT J9'sK9s. AND BE PRE-APPROVED BY A J9'sK9s INSTRUCTOR.
An awesome J9'sK9s class to prepare students and their dogs for the American Kennel Club's (AKC) Canine Good Citizen Test (known as CGC). The CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs that have good manners at home and in the community. Passing the CGC test is an excellent first step for anyone considering therapy work with their canine companion!
This class will focus on the ten components of the test including loose leash walking, remaining calm while approaching people and other dogs, sit stay for petting and handling, and supervised separation. In addition, many in-class exercises are designed to familiarize dogs and their owners with behaviors and requirements needed to become a Certified Therapy Dog.
The J9'sK9s CGC/Therapy Dog Prep Class is eight weeks long, consisting of one hour sessions each week, and includes participation in an official CGC test which will be held on the last day of class for students who'd like to give it a try.
To learn more about the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program, click on the link below:
http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/index.cfm
To learn more about the Certified Therapy Dogs, click on the links below:
http://www.deltasociety.org http://www.therapydogs.com
J9'sK9s Time and Location |
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Spaces Left |
Price |
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- CANOGA PARK |
COMING AGAIN SOON! | 10 | $150 |
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STREET SMARTS & WILDERNESS WALKS
PREREQUISITE: DOG MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN INTERMEDIATE CLASS AT J9'sK9s AND BE PRE-APPROVED BY A J9'sK9s INSTRUCTOR.
The "Street Smarts" sessions in our Advanced courses became so popular that we decided to offer whole classes of them!
Street Smarts classes are held in the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys. Your instructor will take you on six fun-filled weekly outings - terrific socialization for you and your pooch. You'll learn practical application of all those great skills you've picked up in your previous J9'sK9s classes. Each session will end with a fifteen minute question and answer period where we will address all your canine concerns!
You'll be meeting at different places throughout the class including locations in Sherman Oaks, Chatsworth, Studio City, Burbank, and Old Town Pasadena.
"Wilderness Walks" is a Street Smarts style class in a natural environment! Use the many skills you've learned in your J9'sK9s classes while enjoying six weekly scenic walks along various nature trails in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas.
Sometimes we even combine the two types of classes so you get the best of both worlds in the "Urban Wilderness Walks" class! Play-train with your canine buddy in a great mix of distracting urban environments (such as shopping centers and pedestrian malls) and picturesque nature settings throughout the San Fernando Valley.
Come with us on an outrageously fun J9'sK9s
adventure - your dog will love you for it!J9'sK9s Class, Day & Time |
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Wilderness Walks Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. |
Coming again in the fall! |
10 | $120 |
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Street Smarts Six Saturdays! |
Coming again soon! | 10 | $120 |
MUSICAL
FREESTYLE!
PREREQUISITE: DOGS MUST BE
PRE-APPROVED TO ENROLL IN THESE CLASSES.CURRICULUMS ARE BASED ON THOSE CREATED BY JUDY GAMET OF "DOGS CAN DANCE ", AND ARE DESIGNED FOR DOGS EXPERIENCED WITH BASIC OBEDIENCE COMMANDS AND FOCUSED HEELWORK.
CALL US AT
818-832-9906 TO SEE IF YOUR DOG IS ELIGIBLE FOR ENROLLMENT.
Canine Freestyle is sweeping the nation - and you don't even have to be able to dance to swing with your pooch! J9'sK9s
Two levels of class are now being offered - both taught by Certified Canine Freestyle Instructor Janine Pierce! In the Intro to Freestyle class, we'll cover basic moves and introduce the building blocks of creating a dance routine with your dog. This class includes a training manual, an audio CD and a video DVD, and incorporates dual-sided heelwork, fun group dances and more!
In the Beginner Level class, you'll learn about choosing the right music for you and your canine partner, plus explore more advanced choreography concepts like transitions, locomotor movements, axial movements, rhythm heeling, and creating opening and closing pictures. In both classes we'll help you work on focus, incorporate and refine behaviors your dog already knows, plus throw a few new tricks into your performance. You and your dog will have a blast in the process!
To learn more about this exciting sport go to:
http://www.canine-freestyle.org
J9'sK9s Class,Time,& Location |
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Spaces Left |
Price |
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INTRO TO FREESTYLE - CANOGA PARK 6 week class - limited enrollment of up to 8 dogs. |
Coming again soon! | 8 | $150 includes training manual, CD & DVD! |
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BEGINNER FREESTYLE Mondays 8:15 p.m. - CANOGA PARK 6 week class - limited enrollment of up to 8 dogs. |
June 2, 2008 | 3 | $120 per dog - optional training manual available for an additional $30 |
FIELD TRIPS!
PREREQUISITE FOR ALL TRIPS: DOG MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN INTERMEDIATE CLASS AT J9'sK9s AND BE PRE-APPROVED BY THE J9'sK9s INSTRUCTOR.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL PREREQUISITES MAY APPLY FOR SOME TRIPS - PLEASE SEE "TRIP DETAILS".
By popular demand,
J9'sK9s is pleased to offer a series of adventures featuring all the training fun of a Street Smarts class, plus the simplicity of individual day scheduling. You could say it's the perfect class for dogs who fear commitment! Field trips will include such activities as Santa Monica Pier, Balboa Lake, Paramount Ranch and more.All field trips require pre-registration.
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BARK AFTER DARK! By popular demand...Two classes! 7:00 p.m. or 8:15 p.m. Both classes are $60 per dog and include two sessions of off leash fun for you and your pooch! P LEASE NOTE: This is not a class to teach your dog to get along with other dogs. Excessive wrestling while off-leash will not be allowed, and dogs that cannot be redirected to other activities will be put back on leash and asked to leave the training arena for a cooling-off period. The purpose of this class is to reinforce owner check-in and appropriate play styles while off-leash. |
Tuesdays, MAY 6th & MAY 13th Classes will be held in a lighted, enclosed arena at the Equestrian Center in Burbank. Join an intimate group of J9'sK9s friends for some off-leash training time in a safe, enclosed environment! We'll work on stays, recalls and more, plus give the dogs some off-leash socialization time where they can interact with each other and explore the area. This is an excellent opportunity to practice and reward focus and recalls while off-leash around distractions. NOTE: DOGS MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN ADVANCED CLASS AT J9'sK9s , BE PRE-APPROVED BY THE INSTRUCTOR, AND HAVE NO ISSUES WITH OTHER DOGS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS TRIP. |
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8:15 pm 0 |
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FRIDAY NIGHT FIDOS
Come to one or come to all, it's
a howling great time!
(Five dog minimum.) |
COMING AGAIN SOON! Join us for a Street Smarts style adventure along the bustling streets of Pasadena or Sherman Oaks! Train your dog around real-world distractions and finish the evening with a trip to the famous Three Dog Bakery! Dogs must have completed an Intermediate class at J9's K9s and be pre-approved by the instructor. |
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BEACH BOUND HOUNDS 10:30am - 11:30am $25 per dog (Five dog minimum.) |
COMING AGAIN
SOON! Carpinteria Beach, CA A very special J9'sK9s trip to the beach! We'll warm up in the beautiful downtown area and then hit the sand before heading home with our tired, happy humans and pups J. NOTE: DOGS MUST NOT HAVE ISSUES WITH OTHER DOGS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS TRIP. |
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 CAMP WAGGIN' TAILS
Pack your bags, Pookie... It's time for DOG CAMP! A whole weekend of fresh air and fabulous fun! $225 per dog/handler team |
Join us for an amazing weekend of fur, fun, friends and fantastic training, J9'sK9s style, against the beautiful backdrop of Big Bear Lake, CA. Camp Waggin' Tails includes a full schedule of activities such as Street Smarts and Wilderness Walks outings, picnics in the park, romps in the lake, dog-friendly arts and crafts projects, clever games, evening campfires and of course, time to relax and explore on your own. NOTE: DOGS MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN ADVANCED CLASS AT J9'sK9s AND NOT HAVE ISSUES WITH PEOPLE OR OTHER DOGS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CAMP. |
Sept. 5-7,
2008 "Newbie Session"
Sept. 19-21, 2008 "Alumni Session"
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TRICKS & WORKSHOPS
PREREQUISITE: SEE BELOW
Train the next pet star in the fun and festive Tricks classes - you'll be the hit of the party as you "WOW" your friends and family with your dog's amazing antics! Or sharpen up a particular skill with your canine friend in one of our Waggin' Workshops - check the table below for class descriptions and information. You never know what fun the
J9'sK9s crew will come up with next!J9'sK9s Class Description, Time, Location, & Prerequisite Class Information |
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ADVANCED CLASS UNLEASHED!
MASTERS LEVEL 7:15 p.m. PREREQUISITE: DOGS MUST HAVE COMPLETED TWO ADVANCED CLASSES AT J9'sK9s AND BE PRE-APPROVED BY THE INSTRUCTOR.
PHD LEVEL 8:15 p.m. PREREQUISITE: DOGS MUST HAVE COMPLETED A MASTERS OR BARK AFTER DARK CLASS AT J9'sK9s AND/OR BE PRE-APPROVED BY THE INSTRUCTOR.
A very special, four-week Class held for our Advanced Class graduates almost exclusively off-leash! We'll work on stays, recalls, play skills and owner check-in around distractions, as well as incorporate many of the fun training games common in J9'sK9s classes - but with the added twist of working off-leash! Classes will be held in a lighted, enclosed arena at the Equestrian Center in Burbank. |
TUESDAYS, starting JULY 1, 2008 NOTE: NO CLASS WILL BE HELD ON JULY 22nd. |
Masters 6
PHD 6 |
$120 |
| Dogs must not have issues with arousal/aggression toward dogs or people, and must have a good working recall. We'll work to make it even better in class, but you need a decent foundation to participate. It's not too late to start practicing! You should be able to maintain your dog's attention and focus (with the use of YOU, treats and toys) around other dogs. Dogs who interfere with other dogs will be put on leash. | |||
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Tricks CLASS! PREREQUISITE: DOGS MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN INTERMEDIATE CLASS AT J9'sK9s . Saturdays 5:15 p.m. - CANOGA PARK Six weeks of tail waggin' fun - amaze your family and friends with the cool tricks you'll teach your dog to perform! |
July 26, 2008 | 8 | $120 |
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Greeting Manners Workshop
Thursdays 8:15 p.m. - G RANADA HILLS(5 dog minimum) PREREQUISITE: DOGS MUST HAVE COMPLETED A BEGINNERS CLASS AT J9'sK9s AND MUST NOT HAVE AGGRESSION/AROUSAL ISSUES WITH DOGS OR HUMANS.Does your dog suffer from Excessive Greeting Disorder? Dogs with EGD frequently greet humans by jumping up on them, much to the embarrassment of their owners. In this FOUR WEEK WORKSHOP you'll learn how to teach your pup to immediately sit instead of jumping when a human approaches! Holding the sit during petting will also be practiced. NOTE: The use of clicker will be explained and encouraged (although not required) in this class. Clickers will be provided by J9'sK9s. |
COMING AGAIN SOON! |
10 |
$100 |
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HAPPY FEET!
- CANOGA PARK (5 dog minimum) PREREQUISITE: DOGS MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN INTERMEDIATE CLASS AT J9'sK9s . Got yourself a fussy footed friend? Is nail trimming a stressful procedure for you and your pooch? Join us for a FOUR WEEK WORKSHOP where we'll help you improve your dog's tolerance to foot handling and nail trimming - a great way to reduce unnecessary stress in his life and yours! We'll explain the anatomy of the nail, types of tools available and useful tricks of the trade, plus design and help you implement a custom training program for your dog. Dogs with severe reactions to handling their paws or nails will also be taught to calmly accept wearing a muzzle to ensure the safety of owners, veterinarians and groomers.
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COMING AGAIN SOON! | 10 | $100 |
If you missed out on a class that hasn't started yet, call J9'sK9s at (818) 832-9906 to get your name on the CANCELLATION / WAITING LIST.
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BUILD YOUR OWN CLASS
Find 4 or more of your dog owning friends to join you in a daytime class,
and J9'sK9s will set up any type of class on a weekday just for you!
(5 dog minimum - call us at (818) 832-9906 for more details)
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