This session is focused on tracking foundations for IPO. However, the foundations used for IPO are suitable for introductory SAR work or AKC tracking and each student will work on their own individualized goals. We will be focusing on field work where each dog is. Tracking will typically be on the property of Gold Country […]
Dogs should ideally have an alert already solid. This class will go over how to start working as a team and understanding the handler's role in the team. Handlers will learn about basic scent theory and how to start directing their dog in the search. Handlers will have 2-3 practice runs to work on the […]
This event is solely for Gold Country Working Dog Club Members. This is for club members to train in the Barnhunt Ring or on the Obedience Field with whatever sports (except for protection and dock diving) they desire. Rats will be available for training; nosework training can be done, obedience, tracking. There is for club […]
This is a great time to practice your dock diving skills. This is an unstaffed group event. Each person who comes for open dock just takes turns with the others. If there are several people, turns are limited to 3-4 minutes per turn. This is a great time to meet other dock divers and get […]
This Drop In Obedience Session is only available to current and past Board and Train and Coaching Program Clients. This class is a part of our larger training program and is limited to those students. Students in this class have already mastered the basics in an individual setting. This is the time to practice skills […]
Gold Country Working Dog Club meets for IGP (IPO formerly Schutzhund) training. Depending on the week, we will focus either on the Fundamentals of Protection taught by Cherie Flores. We also have helpers come into the facility for seminars and to do advanced protection work. Those dates will be added seperately. You can sign up […]
This event is solely for Gold Country Working Dog Club Members. This is for club members to train in the Barnhunt Ring or on the Obedience Field with whatever sports (except for protection and dock diving) they desire. Rats will be available for training; nosework training can be done, obedience, tracking. There is for club […]
Communicating with Clarity is the sum of how we train here! We focus on ensuring that we do everything we can to understand how dogs learn best and how we can be better teachers! We are proud to introduce a new Webinar free of charge to anyone who wants to learn! This webinar will be […]
Barn Hunting is a cool new sport sweeping the nation and it’s not just for terriers. Taken as an offshoot from the original AKC “Earth Dog” Competition, Barn Hunt was started to broaden the sport for all competitors and just small terrier breeds. This is the first step in Barn Hunt and a great place […]
This is a great class to get started in the cool sport of ScentWork. Whether you are looking for an activity to do at home to keep your dogs busy mind occupied or you want to get out and compete with your dog, this is a good starting spot. Scentwork is an amazing "brain game" […]
This event is solely for Gold Country Working Dog Club Members. This is for club members to train in the Barnhunt Ring or on the Obedience Field with whatever sports (except for protection and dock diving) they desire. Rats will be available for training; nosework training can be done, obedience, tracking. There is for club […]
This is a great time to practice your dock diving skills. This is an unstaffed group event. Each person who comes for open dock just takes turns with the others. If there are several people, turns are limited to 3-4 minutes per turn. This is a great time to meet other dock divers and get […]
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