Dogwood's Beginning Competition Classes and Schedules

Beginning Competition

Introduction to Competition
Beginning Competition
Beginning Competition II
Beginning Competition III

Listed below is our upcoming class schedule.
We also have a Calendar of all classes available.
Please feel free to stop in and watch any class anytime.
Please do leave your pet at home.

Please visit our Class Information Page for more detailed information about classes and policies. Then fill out our On-Line Form to register and we will confirm by email.

Class dates are subject to change, please contact Debby for the latest information. Please take a few minutes to check out the directions on the Facility page to Dogwood before the first night of class and feel free to call for additional directions.

Due to the unpredictability in Houston weather, we reserve the right to cancel classes if there is dangerous weather in the area. Please call the Dogwood phone number, 713-849-9115 to check on class status.

Please review the prerequisites identified for a class before enrolling and read the course description for the PREREQUISITE class. If you believe your dog's current training meets the skills taught in our Basic Obedience Class, you may request a private with a Dogwood instructor to assess proper placement in our classes. The private with a Dogwood instructor is $40 and is payable in advance to the instructor. Assessments are ONLY available to place out of Basic Obedience. All other pre-req classes must be taken via the Dogwood classes.

Sorry, no refunds can be made after the first class is completed or after the class has been filled.

	Introduction to Competition - Building foundations will help bring out the best in your dog. The Introduction to Competition class, and the other classes in this series, will help your dog become increasingly more confident and proficient with a variety of skills. The newly learned repertoire of skills, in addition to the increased rapport between you and your dog, will help lay a good foundation for training in all venues including rally, obedience, agility and field work. Homework sheets will be given to students to compliment learning that takes place during class. Enroll in this class and learn how to get the most out of your dog in preparation for future competition ivenues including agility, rally, and obedience! Please note: this class is only offered two times a year and fills the month prior to class starting, so please enroll early.
Classes cost $125 run for 6 weeks for 50 minutes each week. Prerequisite: Dogwood Basic Dog Obedience Register online or call: (713) 849-9115
Introduction to Competition FULL Tuesday Aug 24 @ 6:40 pm Instructor Judy Ramsey
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	The Beginning Competition is the second class in the series of classes which help build a strong foundation for competition training in Rally, Agility, and Obedience. During this session your dog will continue to be challenged and his abilities increased as you introduce additional games and skills which compliment those already learned during the previous session. Games and skills learned in this class are essential for all venues; Rally, Agility, and Obedience. Whether you are training your first dog for competition or a seasoned trainer, this is the course for you! Homework sheets are provided to assist you when training away from class. Enroll in this class to continue with your dog on the road to a to a winning career!
Classes cost $125 run for 6 weeks for 50 minutes each week. Prerequisite: Introduction to Competition Register online or call: (713) 849-9115
Beginning Competition Tuesday June 1 @ 7:40 pm Instructor Judy Ramsey Tuesday Oct 5 @ 7:40 pm Instructor Judy Ramsey
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	The Beginning Competition II is a continuation of the Beginning Competition series. During this session you will continue to increase your dog's desire to interact and learn while you continue to mold him into the partner you will be proud to exhibit in any competition venue; Rally, Agility, or Obedience. Skills which were introduced in previous sessions will continue to be refined and additional games used to build drive and focus will be introduced. Whether you plan to exhibit in Rally, Agility or Obedience, you will find this class a necessary step on the road to success with your dog! Homework sheets are provided to assist you in training away from class.
Classes cost $125 run for 6 weeks for 50 minutes each week. Prerequisite: Beginning Competition Register online or call: (713) 849-9115
Beginning Competition II Tuesday July 13 @ 7:40 pm Instructor Judy Ramsey Tuesday January 2011 @ 7:40 pm Instructor Judy Ramsey
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	The Beginning Competition III is the final class in the beginning competition series. During this session you will continue to lay a solid foundation for your dog which will help you and dog prepare for a successful career in Rally, Agility, or Obedience. Material in this class will help provide you with many more concepts including those necessary to build a strong foundation for focus and attention. Additional games and skills will be introduced, while you continue to refine and combine skills learned in previous sessions. Homework sheets are provided to assist you while training away from class.
Classes cost $125 run for 6 weeks for 50 minutes each week. Prerequisite: Beginning Competition II Register online or call: (713) 849-9115
Beginning Competition III Tuesday April 13 @ 7:40 pm Instructor Judy Ramsey Tuesday Aug 24 @ 7:40 pm Instructor Judy Ramsey
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