Group Classes
VHOC offers a wide variety of group classes in various sports held at private locations throughout the San Fernando Valley.
*Drop-ins and spectators must receive permission from either the class instructor or registrar before attending a class.
Obedience - Beginning Competitive
Curriculum:
This class is for teams interested in learning the basics for Competition Obedience to help establish a solid foundation needed to obtain AKC titles in Beginner Novice (Entry Level), Novice (Companion Dog) or Graduate Novice (Optional Title). Skills taught will include Focused Attention, Footwork, Heeling, Stand and Sit for Exam, Figure 8, Recall, Fronts and Finishes, Group and Individual stays, introduction to Heel Free, Drop on Recall, Dumbbell Recall on the flat and over a jump, Broad Jump, Command Discrimination, and ringside etiquette for new exhibitors. Focus will be on engagement,
enjoyment, and proficiency, and will provide appropriate guidance for individual teams using a balanced training approach conducive to learning.
*Teams should have successfully completed a basic obedience/manners class or equivalent.
When:
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Held at private residence in Simi Valley.
Class Limits:
6 working teams per class. 6 week sessions. You do not have to be a member of VHOC to enroll in a class.
Cost:
$150 for 6 weeks, $30 for drop-ins.
Instructor:
For more information, please contact Patti Rovtar at pattirovtar@gmail.com
Obedience - Open / Utility Obedience
Curriculum:
This class is designed for teams who are working towards a foundation/proficiency in Open/ Utility exercises. Open - drop on recall, command discrimination, retrieves on the flat and over high jump, broad jump, and figure 8. Utility - signals, scent discrimination, directed retrieve, moving stand, and directed jumping. Focus will be to polish established skills and incorporate the advanced skills needed to establish proficiency towards Open (Companion Dog Excellent) and Utility Dog titles.
*Given time constraints in this mixed class, dogs should have experience and be fairly proficient with Novice (Companion Dog) skills.
When:
Thursdays at 7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Location:
Held at private residence in Simi Valley.
Class Limits:
6 working teams per class. 6 week sessions. You do not have to be a member of VHOC to enroll in a class.
Cost:
$150 for 6 weeks, $30 for drop-ins.
Instructor:
For more information, please contact Patti Rovtar at pattirovtar@gmail.com
Agility - Novice - Advanced Levels
Curriculum:
Through purposeful course design, this class will help teams at the novice to advanced level develop the handling skills and strategies necessary for success across a variety of agility venues, with challenging courses and unique solutions tailored to each team.
*Prerequisites: Dogs should be familiar with most of the agility equipment.
Instructor approval required.
When:
Mondays at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Held at a private, fully fenced location in Reseda.
Class limits:
8 working teams per class.
Cost:
$30 per class with the month paid in advance, $40 for drop-ins with registrar approval.
Instructor:
For more information, please contact Ann at tonkanuki@aol.com
Beginning and Intermediate Scent Work
Curriculum:
This 5 week class will focus on building a strong foundation including hunt drive, independence,
problem solving and confidence. We will also discuss and work on handling skills, including
leash handling and how to support our dogs while allowing and encouraging them to work
independently. We will use a variety of methods including introducing games into training and
adding pressure in fun ways to help prepare teams to be able to work in a variety of situations.
When:
Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Intermediate Scent Work
Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Intermediate Scent Work
Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Beginning Scent Work
Location:
Bonn-Fyre Farms, 7200 Walnut Canyon Road, Moorpark, CA
Class limits:
8 working teams per class.
Cost:
$150 for 5 weeks, $35 for drop-ins.
Instructor:
For more information, please contact Shiro Torquato at drshiro2000@gmail.com
Continuing Nose Work (Intermediate-Advanced Levels)
Curriculum:
This class will focus on skill building, trouble shooting, reading your dog, and handling with appropriate hide placement for dogs at levels 2 and 3. It is also helpful for handlers and dogs who moved up quickly but are realizing there are some holes in their training and they need help putting it all together.
When:
Mondays at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Held at a private, fully enclosed location in Chatsworth.
Class limits:
7 working teams per class.
Cost:
$175 for 5 weeks, $40 for drop-ins.
Instructor:
For more information, please contact Carole at chills37@aol.com