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DID YOU KNOW? |
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Mixed-breeds can now compete
in some AKC events? Go to the
AKC's Website for
more information on how to register your dog and contact HOT's
Training Director to discuss
which classes you need to get your dog ready to compete! |
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Classes
H.O.T. offers
Obedience, Rally and Conformation
classes in our indoor, air conditioned, fully-matted ring to the public and club
members. Classes offers include Beginner Level classes including Puppy, Basic and AKC Canine Good Citizen®
for those just starting out and Advanced
Level classes, Pre-Novice through Utility for those wishing to compete in
Obedience Trials. We offer classes to prepare students for
Rally
Competition as well as classes for those interested in
Tracking. All levels of
Agility classes are offered in our
lighted, regulation Agility field.
All classes are taught
by members of the Houston Obedience Training Dog Club. Each instructor has
been an active member of the H.O.T. Dog Club for a minimum of two years
during which time they assist classes and then serve as a provisional instructor
underneath the supervision of a full instructor. Our Puppy Instructors
have earned at least one Companion Dog (CD) title. HOT’s Basic Obedience
classes are taught by members who have earned at least a Companion Dog (CD) and
Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) title on their dog or two Companion Dog (C.D.)
titles on two different dogs while a member of the club. Instructors of
advanced classes have earned the equivalent title on their dogs and our CGC Prep
Class is taught by certified CGC Evaluators.
Class sizes are limited and
filled on a first come, first served basis.
You
MUST
pre-register for all classes --
WALK-INS are not accepted.
HOT’s class schedule is subject to additions and starting
dates may change, so please check back often for the latest information.
Here are directions and a map to our Training Facility.
Also, please take a moment to check out our policies and guidelines before the
first night of class.
Download and mail or fax you application per instructions of the
registration
form.
You can use PayPal to pay for your classes with a credit/debit card or by echeck.
Whether you want a
well-behaved pet or you're laying the groundwork to compete one day, HOT's
Beginner Level Classes will help you build a foundation that sets you and your
dog on the right path toward your goals.
Puppy Class
$95 – 6 weeks |
Requirements: Open to
handlers of at least 14 years of age and puppies
who have
had all their shots and are no more than six months old. |
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healthy, confident puppies grow up to well-socialized companion animals.
HOT’s Puppy Classes are designed to help the owner establish leadership,
learn how and when to discipline and assist with the leash breaking,
socialization and house training of a puppy up to five months of age.
Students learn how to teach their puppy to walk politely on a leash, and
basic commands such as sit, down, stay, quiet and come. Puppy class
instructors also review grooming and nail trimming, general health
information, behavior and seasonal problems with students. Plenty of
playtime is included and games are used to teach retrieve and come
exercises. |
Basic Obedience Class
Level I $120 – 6 weeks |
Requirements: Open to
handlers of at least 14 years of age and dogs that are at least six months
old. |
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Well-socialized, confident and obedient dogs with responsible owners are
welcomed members of a community. In HOT’s Basic Classes, students learn the
proper use of training equipment; how to get and keep their dog’s attention,
how to give commands; correction and praise; and controlled walking on a
leash. They learn how to teach their dog the basic commands of sit, down,
stay and how to release their dog from training. Heeling is taught through
straight line, serpentine and circle exercises. Advanced exercises in the
basic class include stand, long sit and down, automatic sits at halt and
recalls on a long line. |
Basic Obedience Class
Level II $105 – 6 weeks |
Requirements: Open to handlers of at least 14
years of age and dogs that have completed HOT's first level of Basic
Obedience or its
equivalent. |
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for those who want to strengthen and proof their dog's basic obedience
skills. Emphasizes attention, footwork and the handling skills necessary for
those who want to continue on to advanced training such as HOT's Pre-Novice,
Rally or CGC classes. |
CGC Prep Class
$95 – 6 weeks |
Requirements: Open to handlers of at least 14
years of age and dogs 6 months and older who have completed HOT’s Basic
Obedience Class or its
equivalent. |
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The American Kennel Club's
Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program was started in 1989 to reward
purebred and mix breed dogs who have good manners at home, in public places
and in the presence of other dogs. The AKC’s CGC Program stresses
responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs.
HOT’s CGC Prep Class is designed to prepare you for each of the 10 exercises
included in the AKC’s CGC Test, such as politely accepting a stranger,
grooming, or the presence of another dog. Your dog will learn to walk
politely with you in public, deal with distractions while on your walk, and
to sit, down and wait for you to call them. The class concludes with
the CGC Test conducted in a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere. All
dogs that complete the class and pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a
certificate from the American Kennel Club.
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Rally provides a link
from the Canine Good Citizen®
(CGC) program to obedience or agility competition, both for dogs and handlers.
In addition, rally promotes fun and enjoyment for dogs at all levels of
competition.
In Rally, the dog and handler execute 10 to 20 designated stations on a
course designed by the judge. Each stations has a sign providing instructions
regarding the skill that is to be performed. The team of dog and handler moves
continuously at a brisk, but normal, pace with the dog under control at the
handler's left side. There should be a sense of teamwork between the dog and
handler both during the numbered exercises and between the exercise signs;
however, perfect "heel position" is not required. Unlimited communication
from the handler to the dog is to be encouraged and not penalized. Unless
otherwise specified in these Regulations, handlers are permitted to talk,
praise, encourage, clap their hands, pat their legs, or use any verbal means of
encouragement. Multiple commands and/or signals using one or both arms and hands
are allowed; the handler's arms need not be maintained in any particular
position at any time, however, the handler may not touch the dog or make
physical corrections. Click here to learn more about
Rally Obedience.
Rally Level 1
$95 – 6 weeks |
Requirements:
Open to handlers of at
least 14 years of age and dogs 6 months and older who have completed HOT’s
Pre-Novice Class or its
equivalent. |
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1 focuses on the exercises included in Rally Novice Courses and prepares
students to enter their first trial. HOT’s Rally Instructors will
spend the first part of each class reviewing select Rally Exercises,
demonstrating how they should be executed and explaining how they are
scored. The remainder of class time is then devoted to students
working on those exercises under the guidance of the instructor.
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Rally Level 2
$95 – 6 weeks |
Requirements:
Open to handlers of at
least 14 years of age and dogs 6 months and older who have completed HOT’s
Rally Level 1 or its
equivalent. |
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HOT's Rally
Level 2 is designed for those who have earned their Rally Novice title and
are preparing for Rally Advanced and Excellent competition.
HOT’s Rally Instructors will spend the first part of each class reviewing
select Rally Exercises, demonstrating how they should be executed and
explaining how they are scored. The remainder of class time is then
devoted to students working on those exercises under the guidance of the
instructor. |
Rally Skills
$95 – 6 weeks |
Requirements: Open to
handlers of at least 14 years of age and dogs 6 months and older who have
completed HOT’s Rally Level 1 or have an Rally Novice title.
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Skills will prepare you for competition by explaining the skills needed to
properly perform the exercises found in Advanced and Excellent Courses.
Specially designed drills and station sequences are utilized to proof these
lessons. |
Rally Novice Courses
$60 – 6 weeks |
Requirements: Open to
handlers of at least 14 years of age and dogs 6 months and older who have
completed HOT’s Rally Level 1 or have a Rally Novice title. |
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Courses features a Rally Novice course. The 6-week session is run like
a show and go - no instruction, just a new course each week.
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Rally Advanced/Excellent
Courses
$60 – 6 weeks |
Requirements: Open to
handlers of at least 14 years of age and dogs 6 months and older who have
completed HOT’s Rally Level 2 or have a Rally Novice title. |
| Rally
Courses features a Rally Excellent course with Rally Advanced options at
select stations. The 6-week session is run like a show and go - no
instruction, just a new course each week.
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We sincerely hope that
Basic, CGC and Rally will be only a beginning for you and your dog, and that
after passing the CGC test, you'll continue training in obedience, agility,
tracking, or performance events. All students working in any of the
Advanced Training Classes should have a current copy of the A.K.C. Obedience
Rules and Regulations, A.K.C. Judges Guidelines and other Rules and Regulations
appropriate for the titles toward which they are training. Equivalent
U.K.C. Rules and Regulations should be obtained if applicable. Click here
to learn more about competitive obedience.
Pre-Novice
$95 – 6 weeks |
Requirements: Open to
handlers of at least 14 years of age and dogs 6 months and older who have
completed HOT’s Basic II Obedience Class
or its
equivalent. |
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is so much more obedience training than come sit and stay. HOT’s
Pre-Novice is designed for the dog and handler who already know the basic
commands but want to continue their training, either to strengthen their
basic skills or to lay the groundwork for those who might want to one day
participate in competitive obedience. Exercises are a combination of
repeated skills learned at the Basic level and new, progressively
difficult exercises. Course work includes Attention; Sit/Down Stays;
Finish (long and short); Figure 8; Foot Work; Heeling on Lead; Recalls;
Stand for Examination; Heel Free; Heeling through Crowds; Controlled out
of sight stays; and Stays with loud noises and distractions. |
Novice
$95 – 6 weeks |
Requirements: Open to handlers of at least 14 years of age and dogs
6 months and older who have completed HOT’s Pre-Novice Obedience Class or
its
equivalent.
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| Novice is
designed for the dog and handler who might want to one day participate in
competitive obedience. Exercises are a combination of repeated skills
learned at the Pre-Novice level and new, progressively difficult
exercises. Required Equipment includes a flat buckle nylon or
leather collar or positive control collar, 4-foot nylon/leather leash and
a 15-foot long line. |
Pre-Open
$95 – 6 weeks |
Requirements: Open to handlers of at least 14 years of age and dogs
6 months and older who are proficient with HOT’s Novice Obedience or Show
Prep classes or their
equivalent.
All required equipment must be brought to each class. |
| Pre-Open
is designed for the dog and handler who want to train for competitive
obedience at the Open level. Exercises are a combination of repeated
skills learned at the Novice level and introduction of new exercises
including retrieving a dumbbell, the high and broad jumps, drop on recall
and out of sight stays. Required equipment includes a flat buckle
nylon or leather collar or a positive control collar, a 4-foot nylon or
leather leash and a dumbbell sized appropriately for the dog's bite. |
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Open
$95 – 6 weeks |
Requirements: Open to handlers of at least 14
years of age and dogs 6 months and older who have completed HOT’s Novice
Obedience Class or its
equivalent.
All required equipment must be brought to each class. |
| Open is
designed for the dog and handler who want to train for competitive
obedience at the Open level. Exercises are a combination of repeated
skills learned at the Novice level and new, progressively difficult
exercises including retrieving a dumbbell, the high and broad jumps, drop
on recall and out of sight stays. Required equipment includes a flat
buckle nylon or leather collar or a positive control collar, a 4-foot
nylon or leather leash and a dumbbell sized appropriately for the dog's
bite. |
Utility
$95 – 6 weeks |
Requirements: Open to handlers of at least 14
years of age and dogs 6 months and older who have completed HOT’s Open
Obedience Class or its
equivalent.
All required equipment must be brought to each class. |
| Utility
is designed for the dog and handler who want to train for competitive
obedience at the Utility level. Exercises are a combination of repeated
skills learned at the Open level and new, progressively difficult
exercises including hand signals, articles, gloves, the high and bar
jumps. Required equipment includes a flat buckle nylon or leather
collar or a positive control collar, a 4-foot nylon or leather leash and a
articles and gloves sized appropriately for the dog's bite.
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Agility is designed to
demonstrate a dog's willingness to work with its handler in a variety of
situations. It is an athletic event that requires conditioning, concentration,
training and teamwork. Dog and handlers negotiate an obstacle course racing
against the clock. Click here to learn more about
Agility.
Agility Level 1
$105 – 6 weeks
$85 -- 2nd handler/dog |
Requirements:
Open to handlers of at
least 14 years of age and dogs 1 year and older who have completed HOT’s
Basic Obedience Class or its
equivalent. |
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Agility 1 - Will
introduce you, and your dog, to agility. You and your dog will start
to learn the beginning parts of the equipment. |
Agility Level 2
$95 – 6 weeks |
Requirements: Open to
handlers of at least 14 years of age and dogs who have successfully
completed HOT's Agility 1 or its
equivalent. |
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Agility 2 - You and your dog
will continue to learn, and become more confident on all the equipment.
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Agility Level 3
$95 – 6 weeks |
Requirements: Open to
handlers of at least 14 years of age and dogs who have successfully
completed HOT's Agility 2 or its
equivalent. |
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Agility 3 - You and your dog
will start getting to full height on all the equipment. You will start
putting the obstacles together.
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Advanced Agility
$75 – 6 weeks
$60 – Additional dogs |
Requirements: Open to
handlers of at least 14 years of age and dogs who have successfully
completed HOT's Agility 3 or be able to successfully demonstrate to the
training director and instructor that the dog and handler can execute all
obstacles on the agility field. |
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Pre-Novice, Novice or Open
Agility - You and your dog will be working at full height on all the
equipment. Training sessions feature strings of obstacles.
Training sessions will work toward running full courses. Enrollment in the
appropriate Level will be determined by HOT's Training Director based on the
Instructor's recommendations and the handler/dog's previous experience.
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AKC tracking events are the
competition form of canine search and rescue. These Tracking events provide
training for dogs and their handlers to meet some human needs for tracking and
finding lost humans or other animals, as well as, demonstrating the extremely
high level of scent capability that dogs possess. Click here to learn more about
tracking.
Intro to
Tracking
$95 – 6 weeks |
Requirements: Open to
handlers of at least 14 years of age and dogs 3 months and older who are in
suitable physical condition to handle the challenges of this class. |
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Competitive tracking is a
sport that judges a dog's ability to recognize and follow human scent, a
skill that is useful in the service of mankind. We are not training
for search and rescue work, man trailing or evidence discrimination,
however, the same basic skills learned in this class are utilized to train
dogs for those services. Tracking, by nature, is a vigorous, outdoor
sport. Tracking tests demonstrate the willingness and enjoyment of the
dog in its work, and should always represent the best in sportsmanship and
camaraderie by the people involved. HOT’s Tracking Class is designed
for those who have never tracked before or who have been out of the sport
for a while and are starting a new dog. Students will learn the start,
corner, article indication, and line-handling skills necessary to develop
the teamwork with their dog needed to build a training regime that, with
commitment and consistency, will lead to the successful completion of the
AKC Tracking Dog (TD) Test.
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Dog shows (conformation
events) are intended to evaluate breeding stock. The size of these events ranges
from large all-breed shows, with over 3,000 dogs entered, to small local
specialty club shows, featuring a specific breed. The dog's conformation
(overall appearance and structure), an indication of the dog's ability to
produce quality puppies, is judged.
Taught by Tim Robbins
$15.00 per week |
Requirements: Dogs
must be leashed trained and have up to date vaccinations, including
rabies. Bitches in season must be wearing britches. |
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Robbins offers a Conformation Class on Tuesday evenings from 8:15 - 9:45
pm at HOT's Training Facility for those who want to learn about showing in
the breed ring or just need to polish a dog before showing. Classes
are open to all breeds, adults and puppies, experienced and novice
handlers. For more information contact Tim at
Robbsdale@aol.com. |
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Training Director and
two other members of the Training Committee will determine equivalency.
This equivalency is successfully demonstrated by running a "pattern". Dog
should show a working knowledge of moving attention (this need not be perfect),
a place sit, recall at end of long line, sit on command, down on command and
other exercises appropriate to the class level for which they are registering.
Refund
Policy
Class
sizes are limited, so, if after registering you find that you are unable to
attend this course, please let us know in advance so another applicant may fill
your slot. Your enrollment will be canceled and your check will be voided
or you may elect to transfer your enrollment to a future Puppy or Basic Class.
If you must miss a class, your instructor will offer an abbreviated make-up
session before your next class (as their schedules allow). No
refunds will be made after the first class is completed. If for some
reason you are not able to complete your scheduled class, a transfer certificate
will be provided for a slot in a future Puppy or Basic Class. Only one
transfer will be allowed per student. There are no transfers offered for CGC,
Rally or Advanced classes.
Dismissal of Aggressive Dogs
Houston
Obedience Training Dog Club, Inc. does not allow overly aggressive or vicious
dogs in its classes. Dogs who are potentially dangerous to other people
and/or dogs will be dismissed from class and referred to a private canine
behavior modification program at the owner’s request.
In the case of dismissal,
NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN
and the dismissed dog may not enroll in any future HOT Dog Club class until the
owner can provide proof that a behavior modification program has been
successfully completed.
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CLASSES |
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Check our
CLASS CALENDAR for start dates and times of upcoming classes.
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RENTALS |
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Interested in
renting our building or agility field for
a training session, show 'n go, match, trial, test, workshop or seminar?
Check this
RENTAL CALENDAR for available slots and
details on how to make reservations. |
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EVENTS |
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Look
here to find premium lists and flyers with more
information about upcoming events. |
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LOCATION |
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Here's a
map to our training facility, located in
the Spring Branch area of Houston, north of I-10 and east of Beltway 8.
2400 Campbell Rd.,
Unit H
Houston, TX 77080 |
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