PopUp! Classes

See below for upcoming PopUps or check the calendar on our main page!

Get ready for a doggone good time at our Pop-Up Dog Training classes! 🎉 Join us at for tail-wagging lessons that turn training into a playful adventure. Our dynamic trainers bring the fun to every session, making learning a joy for your furry friend. No boring routines here – just games, treats, and high-fives that transform your pup into a well-behaved superstar! Come join the bark-side of training, where every class is a celebration of wagging tails and happy paws. Because who said learning can’t be a paw-ty?

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General Info:

·       Pre-Registration required and must be received no later than Noon the day prior to the scheduled PopUp. Pop Up classes must have at least 3 dog/handler teams to run.

·       Cost: $20 and due at the start of the PopUp. Cash or Check (made out to Greater Racine Kennel Club) is preferred, but PayPal is also available.

·       Duration: 45 minutes

·       All dogs in attendance must be under control, not aggressive, and current on vaccines required for their age.

·       The challenge level of all exercises within the PopUps can be adjusted based on the dog/handler team skill level, however, dogs should have a good understanding of the basics and not be dragging their handlers all over the place without any attention to the handler unless the PopUp is specifically geared toward brand-new-to-training beginner dogs.

Reserve your spot by emailing: Jessica.GRKC@gmail.com

Schedule as of March 9, 2025

—>Friday, March 14, 2025 <—

o  6:00p - 6:45p - Fun with Cones (Attendance Min. 3 | Max. 6)

Cones are valuable tools in dog training, enhancing both basic and advanced skills. They serve as visual guides to establish clear expectations. Use cones to teach commands like sit or lie down, increasing engagement. For heeling, cones can mark a path, helping with smooth turns. They also assist in developing straight fronts by positioning them at intervals for alignment. Cones are great for practicing turns in heel, adding variety to sessions. Cones can be used for a fun obstacle course, boosting focus and responsiveness. Join us to explore the benefits of using cones in your training!

—>Saturday, March 15, 2025 <—

o   10:00a - 10:45a: Distractions, General, All Levels (Attendance: Min. 3 | Max. 5)
Instructor: Jessica

All skill levels are welcome, but it is essential that dogs are not completely out of control. In this session, we will focus on various exercises, including stays, heeling, walking nicely on a leash, and recalls with distractions. Each exercise will be tailored to suit the individual skill levels of the dog-handler teams, ensuring that everyone is both challenged and able to succeed. This approach encourages growth and builds a strong foundation for further training.

o   11:15a - 12:00p: Distractions, Advanced,AKC Open Level, (Attendance Min. 3 | Max. 5)
Instructor: Jessica

Dog/Handler teams in this PopUp should be training for AKC Open Level obedience or already competing at Open level. Distractions will be scattered throughout AKC Open Obedience Exercises (dumbbell retrieves, drop on recall, heeling, broad jump, etc.). The challenge level of each exercise can be adjusted based on the skill level of each dog/handler team i.e. seasoned competitors as well as those just getting started at this level are welcome!

—-> Sunday, March 16, 2025 <—-

o   1:15p - 2:00p: Distractions, Easy, Beginner Level (Attendance: Min. 3 | Max. 5) Instructor: Jessica

This distraction class is specifically designed for dogs that are just getting started with learning how to work around distractions. We will review basic skills (like sit/stay, down/stay, watch, walking nice on leash/heeling, recalls) with very minimal distractions and handlers will learn how to adjust the distractions appropriately for their dogs current training level.

o   2:15p - 3:00p: Distractions, General, All Levels (Attendance: Min. 3 | Max. 5)
Instructor: Jessica

All skill levels are welcome, but it is essential that dogs are not completely out of control. In this session, we will focus on various exercises, including stays, heeling, walking nicely on a leash, and recalls with distractions. Each exercise will be tailored to suit the individual skill levels of the dog-handler teams, ensuring that everyone is both challenged and able to succeed. This approach encourages growth and builds a strong foundation for further training.