OBEDIENCE AND RALLY
ALL BREEDS AND MIXED BREEDS ARE WELCOME!
Classes are 45 minutes long
Three Sessions a Year
8 classes per session
Cost per Session is $100.00
*$40.00 charge will apply for NSF cheques*
Location: In the RCMP Barn, Saanichton Fair Grounds, 1528 Stelly's Cross Road, Saanichton, BC
IPLRC Instructors are experienced in Conformation, Obedience and Rally Obedience Training, Trialing, Ring Procedures and Rules.
We have instructors that are experienced in CKC and AKC Judging in Conformation, Obedience and Rally Obedience.
We are knowledgeable and involved in Conformation, Agility, Field Tests, Tracking, Waterwork & Draft Tests
We train with Treats, Toys, & Praise!
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Spring Session
March 18 - May 20
Our dates are as follows -
March 18, 25
April 1, 8, 15, gap, 29
May 6, gap, 20
We are offering the following classes -
* No First Aid and Cooperative Care until the Fall session *
Cooperative care is the action of training your pet to allow aversive experiences. This could be anything from trimming nails to taking oral medications to drawing blood for tests. It is
composed of 3 major components: desensitization, positive reinforcement and conditioning a signal that allows your pet to take a break when they need it.
First aid can involve anything from life saving measures, to knowing what information needs to be collected during a medical event or emergency.
As a veterinarian with experience in animal behaviour and also the damage aversive experiences can do to the human-animal bond I am committed to improving our relationships with our pets. This means reducing our own stress around routine care and health needs, but also teaching our pets that inherently aversive experiences can be tolerable! In addition, having practiced in small animal, avian and exotics medicine, I have treated a wide range of conditions and species. There are many things I wish owners knew prior to certain medical events or emergencies, ranging from first aid to how to best document symptoms or situations so I could best help their pets! This information and education that is often overlooked is something I hope to bring into our classes. A list of proposed topics (one 45 minute class a week for 8 weeks) follows:
Module 1: Knowing What's Normal: Learn how to check your pet's vital signs so you can quickly notice when something is off. Intro to cooperative care and how it can help. Starting to shift our view on what we think *should* be aversive, to what our pets are showing us and how they interpret routine handling and veterinary interactions.
Module 2: Breathing and Cardiac Emergencies: Master the ABCs of pet first aid, including how to perform CPR on your cat or dog. Paw handing intro
Module 3: Wounds and Bleeding: Understand how to manage first aid for different types of wounds, from cuts to bites, and learn how to stop bleeding. Muzzle intro
Module 4: Seizures: Learn how to recognize and respond to seizures, ensuring your pet stays safe during these scary moments. What your vet wants you to know/train.
Module 5: Preventative Care, Health, and Well-being: Discover tips for keeping your pet healthy and preventing emergencies before they happen. Check teeth and tooth brushing cooperative care intro
Module 6: Checking ears, nose and eyes. Working on reinforcing chin rests, eye drops, ear cleaning even when it is aversive (for example doing eye drop progressions)
Module 7: Introducing the concept of emergency sits/downs, how to handle aversive events when you have not been able to prepare for them.Module 8: Aging: what comes next? How can we use basic behaviours taught to help pets cope.
Module 8: Aging: what comes next? How can we use basic behaviours taught to help pets cope with aversive handling experiences and the likelihood of more invasive or stressful veterinary interactions as they get older and develop age-associated health issues. Packing a first aid kit. a first aid ki
Beginner Obedience - Focus and Engagement @11:00 (Basic Obedience for dogs and handlers)
Novice Obedience Level #1 @ 10:00 am
(For dogs that have completed a Beginners class)
Novice Obedience Level #2 @11:00 am (FULL)
Novice Obedience Level #3 @12:00 pm
Competition Obedience @10:00 am
Open @ 12:00 pm
Novice Rally @ 10:00 am
(Have fun learning the moves with your dog)
Novice Rally Practice @ 9:00 am
Advanced Rally Practice @ 10:00 am (FULL)
Advanced Rally Practice @ 11:00 am (Full)
Excellent Rally @ 11:00 am (Full)
Masters Rally @12:00 pm (FULL)
First Aid/Cooperative Care @ 9:00 am
Dog Handling class for beginners by Wendy Tisdall 9:00 am
8 week class for $100
Tracking @ 12:00 pm (FULL)
Field Class @ 10:00 am in the Market field
The field program offered by IPLRC provides introductory level instruction for the owners of dogs interested in competing in Hunt Tests or Working Certificates under CKC rules. These tests are designed for Retriever’s, Barbet’s, Irish Water Spaniel’s and Standard Poodles. The basic mechanics of bringing the dog to the running line, making sure the dog is stable and having it retrieve either single marks or double marks is the core of the program. Dogs will need basic obedience to begin the program. The instructors of the program tailor the work of the individual dog to the dog's current abilities. This means that a wide range of skills can be handled within the same class, and people often repeat this course gaining additional skills with each group of eight lessons. Typically classes are held outdoors on the Saanich fairgrounds in conjunction with the IPLRC obedience and rally classes which normally run on Wednesday morning’s. Traditionally the classes begin at 10 o'clock in the morning allowing handlers and dogs to enter obedience classes either before or after the field class has been conducted. A good age to start field work is when the dog is 6-8 months old but older dogs can often easily learn these skills
IPLRC is pleased to have had dogs which started in these classes graduate to competing in Hunt Tests and Working Certificates all over Vancouver Island and on the Mainland.
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Enjoy your classes!
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- CKC TITLES -
OBEDIENCE
PCD - Pre Companion Dog
CD - Companion Dog
CDX - Companion Dog Excellent
UD - Utility Dog
OTCh - Obedience Trial Champion
MOTCh - Master Obedience Trial Champion
GMOTCh - Grand Master Obedience Trial Champion
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https://www.ckc.ca/en/Files/Forms/Shows-Trials/Club-Forms/Rally-Obedience-Signs.aspx
RALLY OBEDIENCE
RN - Rally Novice
RA - Rally Advanced
RE - Rally Excellent
RAE - Rally Advanced Excellent
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ISLAND AND PACIFIC LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB
RCMP BARN - CENTRAL SAANICH FAIRGROUNDS
Participants must complete a club waiver and a handler information form (application)
Sessions are eight weeks long
Please bring your dog’s current vaccination certificates to show your instructor
If your dog develops a contagious condition do not bring the dog to class.
Do advise your instructor or the training chair ASAP
Do not bring bitches in season to class
If your dog is sick/injured/in season, you may still attend class without the dog to watch and learn
If you cannot attend class for other reasons, please let your instructor or the Training Chair know, either in person or via e-mail
The purpose of classes is to train owners how to train their dogs
A 3 - 4 feet leash and a properly fitted training collar are required - speak to
your instructor about the variety of collars available and the fit. (Do not leave a collar on a dog in vehicle or whenever a dog is not supervised)
Handlers and their dogs will be introduced to various exercises and the instructors will provide guidance regarding the principles of K-9 learning/behavior
The expectation is that handlers will practice on their own between classes – short sessions of 10 – 15 minutes, once or twice per day, are best
During class the instructor may focus on one handler.
Other handlers may learn from the individualized instruction or the class assistant may keep the rest of the class engaged in exercises
Handlers successfully completing their class may “graduate” to more advanced classes if they wish
Handlers are also encouraged to become Canadian Kennel Club members.
For membership information/benefits please visit the CKC website
In terms of obedience there is something for everyone:
CKC obedience trials and rally
AIOC trials (Association of Island Obedience Clubs)
Sanction and correction matches
Mock trials
IPLRC instructors are volunteers but all have many years of experience.
Some have been obedience and conformation judges, others have been involved in activities such as retriever trials, tracking and agility
A good way to learn about dog related activities is to attend club events or to assist with an event. Please ask about volunteer opportunities
After class stay and watch other classes.There are snacks and coffee available
Hall Rules
The club appreciates the privilege of using the Central Saanich Fairgrounds.
Please help us maintain the use of this facility by following these rules:
No parking in handicap spots/fire lanes/on grass/in front of doors
Dogs must be on leash and under control while on fairground property
Carry plastic bags to pick-up after your dog. Place bags in available garbage
Do not allow male dogs to urinate on door frames
Limit food and water intake prior to class, especially for puppies
There is a “clean-up kit” inside the hall for “accidents”
The kitchen and bathrooms are “no go” areas for dogs
Try not to block dogs and people trying to exit/enter rings and doorways
Some dogs are not friendly or are timid, so handlers should be cautious about allowing their dogs to “visit”.
- Try and arrive a few minutes early to air and orientate your dog, rather than rushing directly from the parking lot into the class
- Let your instructor know if your dog has behaviour issues and ensure that you have your dog under control
