All breed kennel club in Grand Island, Nebraska
Classes Offered
Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Obedience Training
Obedience: We are offering Private one on one classes. We will be observing mask and social distancing protocols. Please fill out the information and we will email to set up scheduling and payment details with you.
Initial Introductory Class is $30 for approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
Private classes can be purchased:
1 - 30 minute lesson $20
5 - 30 minute lessons $80
Please email Tressa (tressa@gikennelclub.com) to sign up for class!
Conformation & Showmanship
This is a 6 week, 1 hour session that meets weekly on Wednesday nights. This class teaches the art of showing your dog in breed. Learn how to fill out entries, what attire is expected and how to train you and your dog for competition in the AKC dog shows.
Next session: Wednesdays, 9/23-11/4
$65
Puppy Socialization/Kindergarten
Puppy kindergarten is a 4 week class offered to teach puppies ages 10 weeks to 4 months basic obedience lessons, house training and social skills.
Class will observe mask and social distancing protocols and be limited to five puppies.
Next session: Saturdays 9/5 - 9/26 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
$50.
Please email Tressa (tressa@gikennelclub.com) to sign up for class!
Puppy Class - Teen Puppy
Puppy kindergarten is a 4 week class offered to teach puppies ages 4-9 months months basic obedience lessons and social skills.
Class will observe mask and social distancing protocols and be limited to five puppies.
Next session: Saturdays 9/5 - 9/26 from 10:30 AM to 12 PM
$70.
Please email Tressa (tressa@gikennelclub.com) to sign up for class!
Agility
Introduction to Agility
This is for people who have little to no idea what Agility is. For dogs who have NOT mastered obedience basics like walking kindly on leash, a firm stay and a guaranteed recall. In class you will have fun introducing your dog to the various agility equipment and also work on fine tuning the general obedience skills you must have mastered before starting Agility.
Next session: TBD
Agility
This class is for people who have completed an intro to agility class and are familiar with all agility equipment. The classes are small/semi-private.
Next session: TBD
Agility Drop & Play Saturdays
Sign up and we will have instructors on site to assist or you can take turns with other participants and practice what you need. You must have taken agility classes to participate.
TBD
Rally
Rally is a fun new sport that incorporates a little Agility with relaxed Obedience. You and your dog learn to read signs and move through a course.
The class will do Competition Beginning Novice and Novice run throughs at the end of each class.
Schedule TBD
Trick Dog
Do more with your Dog! The AKC has launched the Trick Dog Program and we are joining in on the fun. This is a three week class designed to work with a variety of skill levels so you can either start with your core basics, solidify them or build on them.
Trick Class offers the option of learning how to apply to the AKC Canine Partners or PAL registries to become eligible to compete in various AKC events and earn Titles - including four different Trick Dog Titles.
Whether you are looking to entertain friends and family or just learn how to communicate better with your dog, Trick Dog Class will foster a better relationship between you and your dog.
Class concludes with the AKC Novice Trick Dog test and ribbons. Dogs must not have aggression issues. Owners will need to fill out a brief questionnaire to be enrolled in class.
Schedule TBD