Swansea Dog Obedience Club

SUMMER 2023 Session

UPDATED: April 24, 2023.

Class registration is on a first come, first served basis. Registration will close on Friday, May 5, 2023.

ENROLMENT CONFIRMATIONS

Enrolment confirmations are sent out when complete applications are processed by our Registrar. Please let us know if you have not recieved yours within a week of submitting your application.

CLASS POLICIES

Once registration closes on Friday May 5, 2023, there will be no refunds.

There is a limit of 2 people per dog in class. Face masks are optional. Those who are unable to attend class may send a substitute. Please arrive on time and prepare to exit the class promptly.

Students and faculty must not come to class if ill or symptomatic. If you have been in contact with a Covid-19 case within the preceding fortnight; wear a well-fitted mask.

We reserve the right to modify our policy at any time. If authorities mandate a lockdown, classes will be suspended and resume once the lockdown ends.

Mondays - May 8th to June 26th ( No classes on Monday May 22nd, 2023) (7 weeks)
Class	Max class size	Time	Instructor	Prerequisites
Novice OBEDIENCE (PCD preparation)	8 CLASS FULL	6:30 - 7:30 PM	Brian Gray Instructor	Working on Novice Obedience elements PCD CKC
Rally-O NOVICE	6 Class FULL	7:45 - 8:45 PM	Chantal Rioux Instructor	Working on Novice, Intermediate level signs, familiar running courses.
Rally-O Masters	6 4	7:45 - 8:45 PM	Chantal Rioux Instructor	Working on Master level signs, familiar running courses.
Tuesdays - May 9th to June 20th, 2023 (7 weeks)
Class	Max class size	Time	Instructor	Prerequisites
Puppy Kindergarten	8 5	6:30 - 7:30 PM	Kim Mordaunt Instructor	Beginner Obedience for puppies 8 weeks - 20 weeks of age at first class
Beginner Obedience 1	8 CLASS FULL	7:45 - 8:45 PM	Kim Mordaunt Instructor	This class focuses on teaching and improving your dog’s basic training, such as come, loose leash walking, sit, down, stand, stay, and heel
Beginner Obedience 2	10 5	9:00 - 10:00 PM	Kim Mordaunt Instructor	Work on proofing stays, recalls, introduction of heeling and other exercises. Distraction training will help you gain greater control with your dog
Wednesdays - May 10th to June 28, 2023 (NO CLASSESS on Wednesday May 24th (7 weeks)
Class	Max class size	Time	Instructor	Prerequisites
Scent Detection 4	6 3	5:20 - 6:20 PM	Karin Apfel President of SDDA	Dogs and handlers are preparing for or ready to compete at the Excellent/Masters level
Scent Detection 3	6 CLASS FULL	6:30 - 7:30 PM	Karin Apfel President of SDDA	Dogs and handlers ready for confident novice to advanced searches, all components
Scent Detection 2	6 1	7:45 - 8:45 PM	Karin Apfel President of SDDA	Dogs that have been introduced to odour in containers and interiors
Scent Detection 1	6 CLASS FULL	9:00 - 10:00 PM	Karin Apfel President of SDDA	Any dog of any age that is comfortable training in a group class environment

Don't see a class you would like to register for? Email register@swanseadog.com to offer a suggestion.

Tuition Fees:

Since we are a non-profit volunteer organization we can offer our classes at very reasonable rates. Please note that all our fees include HST.

Registration will be close May 5, 2023

How to register

Download and complete the Class Registration Form below. If you cannot print out the form call or email us for a hard copy and we will mail it to you.

Download the registration form here or click image above.

Registering by email

1.) Download the registration form here or click image below. Save the blank form to your computer first. Do NOT fill it out in your email browser. Remember to open with Adobe Acrobat or other compatible PDF reader. Fill in the form and then save it again on your computer. The form cannot be filled out in your email preview window.

2.) Send the completed form and scans of your dog's vaccination certificates to us at register@swanseadog.com

3.) Submit payment using your preferred payment method below.

 

		Bank Email Transfer		Send to: payments@swanseadog.com

If you have any questions

Simply call us at 416-233-7633 (please leave a clear message if you get voicemail), email us at register@swanseadog.com, or write to the registrar at the below address.