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SUMMARY:AKC Fetch Test
DESCRIPTION:Earn a new title with your dog! AKC Fetch is the newest title opportunity from the American Kennel Club’s Family Dog program. AKC Fetch tests your dog’s ability to retrieve an object (a bumper or ball). Dog and handler teams compete in four levels: Novice\, Intermediate\, Advanced\, and Retriever. Any dog 6 months or older who has an AKC\, PAL\, or AKC Canine Partners registration can participate. Learn more about AKC Fetch here. \nTCOTC is hosting our first Fetch Tests on Saturday\, May 4. Two tests will be offered: \n\nTrial #1: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nTrial #2: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n\nThe cost is $30 per test. To enter\, download the premium and entry form at the link below and mail it in per the instructions. Entries close on May 1 at 5:00 p.m. Entries are limited to 24 per trial. \nDOWNLOAD PREMIUM LIST AND ENTRY FORM HERE
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SUMMARY:Canine Good Citizen Test
DESCRIPTION:Show the world that your dog is a Canine Good Citizen! The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test is a 10-skill test that demonstrates your dog’s ability to navigate the human world in a polite and well-mannered way. The CGC is open to dogs of all ages\, breeds\, and breed mixes. Dogs that pass all 10 skills are awarded the Canine Good Citizen certificate from the AKC (application fee required). Learn more about the Canine Good Citizen test here. \nTCOTC is offering the Canine Good Citizen test from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Two slots will be available every 15 minutes. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Dogs must have an AKC\, PAL\, or AKC Canine Partners registration in order to apply for the title from the AKC; an application fee to the AKC is also required. \nSIGN UP FOR THE CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST HERE.
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SUMMARY:TCOTC AKC Agility Trial
DESCRIPTION:AKC Agility Trial\, May 10-12\, 2024\nAgility is a sport in which dog and handler teams navigate through a series of obstacles. The goal is to compete the course with within the allotted time and with few or no faults. Dogs of all sizes\, ages\, and breeds can compete in agility. The public is welcome to come and watch\, and our trials are often streamed live on our YouTube channel. \nOpen for Entries: Wednesday\, March 20\nDraw Date: Thursday\, April 4\nFinal Closing: Friday\, April 24\nJudge: Cynthia Blanton\nTrial Chair: Sara Zislin\, 89bluejetta@gmail.com \nDOWNLOAD PREMIUM AND ENTRY FORM HERE \nOr\, enter online at labtestedonline.com. \nVolunteers needed and much appreciated! If you would like to volunteer at the trial\, sign up here. Food and snacks are provided\, and volunteers can also enter a daily raffle for fun prizes.
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SUMMARY:Agility Seminars with Kirstin O'Neill
DESCRIPTION:TCOTC is excited to welcome Kirstin O’Neill back for another series of agility seminars May 17-19\, 2024! There’s something for everyone\, from puppies and young dogs to advanced teams. Each seminar has 8 working spots and unlimited audit spots. All working spots are $140 members/$160 non-members. Audit spots are $25 members/$35 non-members. \nFriday\, May 17\, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: From Extension to Collection and Back: Are you having problems getting your dog to slow down and collect? Do tight turns seem out of reach? Does your dog have a hard time getting out of collection? This seminar will focus on helping your dog achieve greater efficiency of movement on the course.  Jumps and tunnels only. Good for teams trialing in novice and higher. \nSaturday\, May 18\, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Agility Foundations for Young Dogs: Learn agility skills for foundation- and beginner-level dogs! Using only jumps and tunnels\, this seminar will help build drive\, focus\, and confidence in dogs newer to agility\, with an emphasis on rewarding our dogs and keeping them motivated to play the game. Open to puppies age 6 months plus and any team who wants to work on reinforcing their teamwork with their dog. 8 working spots and unlimited audit spots. \nSaturday\, May 18\, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Short Sequences for Young Dogs: Using only jumps and tunnels\, teams in this seminar will practice short sequences with different handling options to teach handlers different ways of getting around a course. Suitable for dogs sequencing 6-10 obstacles at a beginner level (no puppies or Foundation-level students). \nSunday\, May 19\, 8:00 a.m.  – 12:00 p.m.: Short Sequences for Intermediate/Advanced Dogs: This seminar will focus on short sequences with different handling options for intermediate/advanced level dogs. Great for handlers who want to add more tools to their handling toolbox. \nSunday\, May 19\, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Advanced/Masters-Level International Handling: This seminar will prepare handler and dog teams for handling strategies associated with running international style agility courses. \nFOLLOW THIS LINK to register for each seminar. Please note: No refunds unless we can fill your spot. \nWAIT LIST REQUESTS: Auditors will be given first preference if a working spot opens up. If the seminar you want is full and you choose not to audit\, please email anneschenk@tcotc.com to be put on a wait list. \nAbout our presenter:\nKirstin O’Neill\, of Edmonton\, has represented Canada multiple times as a  World Agility Team member. She has trained and competed in agility and other sports with many non-traditional breeds such as Borzoi\, Berger Picard\, Whippet\, Parson’s Russell Terrier\, Malinois\, as well as a mixed breed rescue and her newest addition\, Pumi. Kirstin has Placed and Won in countless regional\, national\, and international competitions\, and has brought home at least 10 medals from world championships in multiple heights. \n​When it comes to training\, she is a firm believer in using aspects of different sports to help better performances in ALL venues. She has trained dogs in many dog sports including Agility\, Flyball\, Obedience\, Trick Training\, Disc\, Dock Diving\, Freestyle\, Barn Hunt\, Terrier Trials\, IPO\, French Ringsport\, Tracking\, Rally\, Scent Hurdling\, and Conformation\, and all are interconnected.
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SUMMARY:Paws and Playtime: Fostering Dog-Toddler Bonds
DESCRIPTION:TCOTC is proud to present Paws and Playtime: Fostering Dog-Toddler Family Bonds – A Webinar on Harmonious Coexistence\nCalling all families with fur babies and toddlers! Join us for an engaging webinar where we’ll show you how to create harmony between your dog and your little one(s). Learn key dog training techniques to ensure your pup and toddler coexist peacefully. Discover fun activities that will not only strengthen the bond between dog and child but also teach your child valuable lessons about respecting and interacting with dogs. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create a happy\, safe\, and loving environment for your entire family! TCOTC instructor Meg Beisner will cover: \n\nUnderstanding the current research in child psychology and how it can be applicable to dog training\nDetermining between situational management vs trainable moments\nExploring how children can appropriately interact with your family dog based on your child’s developmental stages / age ranges focusing between newborn through toddlerhood\nCovering ground rules for each age range & coordinating games to play to reinforce desired behaviors\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, May 21\, 7:00 p..m. – 8:30 p.m.\nWhere: Virtual over Zoom\nCost: $25 members/$30 non-members \nREGISTER HERE
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