Puppy Class:
This class is designed to help socialize your puppy to prepare it to be
a good companion. You will learn some basic commands, leash
training, caring for your puppy and behaviors of the dog.

The puppy class is for puppies 12 weeks to 5 months of age (unless a
toy breed) and has had at least their second distemper/parvo combo
vaccine.  As the puppies get old enough, they are expected to
continue to update their vaccinations, and bring proof to class. This is
a six week course.  Class size is limited to 8.  Please do not bring your
dog to the first class.

Beginners Obedience:
In the beginner’s class, your dog will learn to: sit and stay on
command, heel at your side when walking on leash, lay down on
command, come when called on leash.  The class will also help you
prepare for the Canine Good Citizens test which is offered to you at
no additional cost on the last night of class.  

AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program is a certification designed
to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the
community. The CGC test stresses responsible pet ownership for
owners and basic good manners for dogs.  All dogs who pass the 10-
step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel
Club.

Dogs must be 6 months of age; exceptions may be made for larger
breed dogs that are 5 months old.  Dogs must have current
vaccinations for distemper, parvo, and rabies.  Class size is limited to
15.  Please do not bring your dog to the first class.

For more information call
Brainerd Kennel Club:

218-838-6070

E-mail: bkcdogs@hotmail.com

Novice Class:
In the novice class, your dog will learn to: polish the skills learned in
beginner’s class, stand for examination, heel at your side with
attention on and off leash, come when you call off leash, complete the
figure 8 exercise, and master the left and right finishes.

Dogs must have been through at least one BKC beginner’s class to
enroll in this class.  If there is a question as to whether or not a
student from the beginner’s class should move on to the novice class,
the decision is left to the recommendations of the beginner’s class
instructor.  A dog may enter the novice class if the novice instructor
agrees, such as a person/dog that has taken classes elsewhere, or
has been trained at home.  Usually the first night the instructor will
evaluate the skill level.  Dogs must have current vaccinations for
distemper, parvo, rabies and bordetella (recommended).  Class size
is limited to 15.  Novice class lasts 9 weeks.

Rally Obedience
(Novice and/or Advanced/Excellent):
Rally is a sport in which the dog and handler complete a course that
has been designed by the rally instructor/judge.  The instructor/judge
tells the handler to begin, and the dog and handler proceed at their
own pace through a course of designated stations (10 – 20,
depending on the level).  Each of these stations has a sign providing
instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed.

Dogs must have successfully completed at least one novice class.  
The dog must be able to walk on a loose lead on the handler’s left,
have some dog-to-handler attention, know how to sit at heel, front,
and perform a right and left finish without the handler moving his/her
feet.  Dogs must have current vaccinations for distemper, parvo,
rabies and bordetella (recommended).  Class size is limited to 10.

Agility Foundations:
“Laying the groundwork” is the basis of this class which will
concentrate on the tools needed to successfully start in agility.
Positive training methods will be utilized to work on many areas:
building a good working relationship, developing and understanding
toy and food drives, obedience for agility, attention and focus work,
motivation, dog management skills and target training are just a very
few examples of what will be covered.  The goal for this class is to get
you and your dog ready for agility class and working with equipment
and/or enhance the relationship/training of an older dog by utilizing
FUN!!!!!  

There is an additional $20 equipment fee to cover the expenses of a
jump that is yours to keep. The jumps will be given to you on the first
day of class.  All dogs must be a minimum of 3 months of age and
have current applicable vaccinations.  Class size is limited to 10.
Agility Foundations lasts 9 weeks.

Competition Grad Novice:
This class is intended for handler and dog teams that are preparing to
enter the show ring in obedience.  In this class dogs and handlers will
fine-tune their Novice obedience work, with the goal of a Companion
Dog (C.D.) title.  The class will also cover jumping your dog, as well as
a start on Open obedience exercises depending on the level of
students in the class.  

Dogs must have successfully completed at least on Novice class.
Dogs must have current vaccinations for distemper, parvo, rabies and
bordetella (recommended).   Class size is limited to 10.
*If you are concerned about dog aggression issues towards humans or other
dogs, please inform your instructor.  If the dog aggression issues are extreme
your instructor has the liberty to excuse you and your dog from the class in order
to ensure the safety of others in the class.  

**BKC Requires that you do not attend class if you have a bitch in a heat cycle.  

Therapy Class:

A therapy dog team is a partnership between a dog & handler who
volunteer at hospitals, nursing homes, schools & any other institution
that wishes to have a therapy dog visit.  Therapy dogs must have a
good temperament & be particularly sensitive & attentive to people.  

This class is 9 weeks.  We will cover the different aspects of visiting
facilities & individuals in their homes, etiquette for visiting & what is
required of you as a therapy team. We will train & work on the 14
portions of the TDI test.  We will also answer questions & concerns
about volunteering & visiting, while also giving some guidelines &
recommendations to begin volunteering.  

We will offer a TDI (Therapy Dog International) therapy test on the
last week of class.  Your dog must be at least 1 year of age to take
the therapy test.  If you chose to take the TDI test, there will be a $10
fee for testing.  

*Dogs must have prior obedience training, Novice class preferred.  
Dogs must have current vaccinations for distemper, parvo, rabies &
bordetella (recommended).   Class size is limited to 10.  
Brainerd Kennel Club Course Descriptions

All classes are offered on Thursday evenings at:

Hunt's Point Sportsman's Club
2142 76th St. SW CR 29, Pequot Lakes
15.3 miles N on 371, an additional 4.6 miles W on CR29
(Hunt's Point will be on your Right)