Dog Obedience at WCH Fall 2012

7/31/2019 Dog Obedience at WCH Fall 2012

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2/11Dog Obedience Fall 2012

D O G O B E D I E N C EPuppy Class is designed to provide a positive environment forsocialization of puppies to a wide variety of people as well as toeach other. Early socialization has been shown to greatly reduce theincidence of both human-directed aggression and dog-dog aggression,as well as anxiety and fear based behavior problems. Additionaltopics will be discussed such as addressing the common puppy issuesof house training, mouthing, leadership and preventing behaviorproblems. Puppies will also learn sit and begin recall training (coming

when called). This class is appropriate for puppies ages 24 monthsold. Dogs must have received at least two rounds of vaccinationsprior to attending. If your dog has not yet received the second round,please plan to attend class without your pGruppy until the secondround of vaccination has been administered.

Obedience 101teaches the basics of obedience: sit, down, stand,recall (coming when called), stay, and heeleverything yourcompanion dog needs to know! Both verbal commands and handsignals will be used. Dogs of any age may take this class. Positivereinforcement techniques will be used, so please bring food rewardsor a small toy with you to class.

Obedience 102 is focused on honing the skills of Obedience 101.Additional levels of difculty and distractions will be added. Dogsof any age may enroll provided they have a basic knowledge of basicobedience commands: sit, down, recall (coming when called), stay,and heel.

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) class covers the 10 aspects of theAKC CGC test, the only AKC certicate available to all dogspure-and mix-breed. The CGC program is designed to encourage dogowners to train their dogs to be Canine Good Citizens and includesthe following: accepting a friendly stranger; walking on a loose lead;sitting politely for petting; allowing basic grooming procedures;walking through a crowd; sitting and lying down on commandand staying in place; coming when called; reacting appropriately to

another dog; reacting appropriately to distractions; calmly enduringsupervised separation from the owner. The CGC test is administeredon the last night of class. Children training dogs must be at least 12years old. Dogs must wear a at buckle collar for the test, no trainingcollars, head halters or body harnesses are permitted during the test.

Rally is a fun spin on traditional obedience for both the dog andthe handler. Rally is a sport in which ALL dogs are encouragedto participate. Purebred or mixed breed, every dog can learn thefundamentals for Rally. Dogs must have strong heeling skills totake this course. In rally an enthusiastic attitude and wagging tailare as important as precision. In fact, handlers are not only allowedto, but encouraged to positively reinforce their dogs during the

competition with verbal praise, petting, and even food rewards!Dogs and handlers should both appear to be enjoying the work andeach others company.

Creative Paws, Inc. was founded in 2001 by Ashlee Trotter,BS, CPDT-KA, and provides group classes and private lessons

for dog obedience training and behavior problems. She has beenrecognized for several years as a Canine Good Citizen Evaluatorby the American Kennel Club and a Certied Pet Dog Trainer(CPDT-KA) by the Certication Council for Pet Dog Trainers.

Ashlee and her staff use positive reinforcement training methodsto improve the relationship between dog and handler by providing

an effective means of communication and understanding as thefoundation for learning. For more information, please visit www.creativepaws.com or call 847-212-5067

Level: Class: Dates: Day: Time: Member: Non-Member: No class:

Puppy 5201-7 July 25August 29 Wednesday 9:1510:00 a.m. $120 $144Puppy 5201-6 August 6September 17 Monday 8:008:45 p.m. $120 $144 9/3Puppy 3012-0 September 5October 10 Wednesday 11:15 a.m.12:00 p.m. $120 $144Puppy 3012-3 October 22November 26 Monday 7:007:45 p.m. $120 $144Puppy 3012-6 October 24November 28 Wednesday 10:1511:00 a.m. $120 $144101 5201-8 July 25August 29 Wednesday 10:1511:00 a.m. $120 $144

101 5201-5 August 6September 17 Monday 7:007:45 p.m. $120 $144 9/3101 3011-8 September 5October 10 Wednesday 9:1510:00 a.m. $120 $144101 3012-2 October 22November 26 Monday 6:006:45 p.m. $120 $144101 3012-7 October 24November 28 Wednesday 11:15 a.m.12:00 p.m. $120 $144102 3012-4 October 22November 26 Monday 8:008:45 p.m. $120 $144102 5201-9 July 25August 29 Wednesday 11:15 a.m.12:00 p.m. $120 $144102 5201-4 August 6September 17 Monday 6:006:45 p.m. $120 $144 9/3102 3011-9 September 5October 10 Wednesday 10:1511:00 a.m. $120 $144102 3012-5 October 24November 28 Wednesday 9:1510:00 a.m. $120 $144Rally 5202-0 July 25August 29 Wednesday 12:151:00 p.m. $120 $144Rally 3012-8 October 24November 28 Wednesday 12:151:00 p.m. $120 $144CGC 3012-1 September 5October 10 Wednesday 12:151:00 p.m. $120 $144

Children training dogs must be at least 12 years old. No retractable leashes allowed.


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7/11Registration Fall 2012

R E G I S T R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O NMember registration opens July 16, 2012, and will be processed on a rstcome, rst served basis.Membership does not guarantee placement in a class.

All non-members will be able to register July 23, 2012.Registration received through the mail, fax, or in person will be processedby 5:00 p.m. the next business day. The best way to ensure that yourregistration is processed immediately is by using our online registration at

winnetkacommunityhouse.org

M e m b e r s h i p I n f o r m a t i o nEarly registration: Members are eligible to register for all classes one week

prior to the start of seasonal registration. Early registration can be done

via the web at winnetkacommunityhouse.org, fax or in person at Winnetka

Community House. Please note: early registration does not guarantee a

spot in a class.

Who is eligible for benets? All family members in your household are

eligible for membership benets. When registering for membership, just list

your family members, and they will be included for the program registra-

tion benets automatically when registering for classes.

Membership renewal: Members receive a notice about one month prior

to the expiration, so the membership can be renewed for the next year.

Refunds for memberships will not be available.

H o w T o R e g i s t e r To register for membership, simply list all eligible members on the registra-

tion form. Then check the box and add the membership fee in withyour registration.

Register for programs online at winnetkacommunityhouse.org or on theenclosed registration form.

Please print clearly. Read and ll out form completely. By listing your email address, you agree to receive email communications

from Winnetka Community House. We will never sell your address,but love to keep in touch with our users to give news about programs,events, and special offers from Winnetka Community House. If you donot wish to receive these emails, simply unsubscribe.

Sign the registration form. Unsigned forms will not be processed, but will be returned to you. This

will delay processing your registration. Registration forms may be mailed or faxed. Registration by telephone

are not accepted.

C r e d i t C a r d sYou may use your credit card for all programs which appear with a classnumber or for a Fitness Centre membership. Fitness Centre membershipsare obtained at the Fitness Centre only. Be sure to ll out the credit cardinformation completely and sign the form. We do not take telephoneregistration. However, if you are paying by credit card, you may fax yourregistration to (847) 446-0609.

C a n c e l l a t i o n o f C l a s s e s

Prior to any class, registration is reviewed to determine if the enrollmentis sufcient to hold the class. Register early! Do not wait until the day ofthe rst class to register. You may nd the class has been cancelled due to

low enrollment.

R e f u n d P o l i c yFull refunds will be issued for courses that are cancelled by WinnetkaCommunity House due to insufcient registration. A refund, less a 10%service charge (not to exceed $25), may be granted if the refund request isreceived ve full working days prior to the start of the program. No refundswill be allowed after this time unless a medical condition develops and awritten explanation from a physician on his/her letterhead is presented.

Due to advanced reservation requirements, no refunds for trips, outings,or special events will be given.

P r o r a t e d P o l i c yClasses may be prorated if you would like to enroll in a class after it hasstarted, provided the instructor has space, and allows for late registration.The supervisor must approve the prorated amount.

I n c l e m e n t W e a t h e rWinnetka Community House will not hold classes on days when theWinnetka Public Schools have cancelled classes due to inclement weather.

R e l i g i o u s H o l i d a y sWinnetka Community House makes every effort to avoid schedulingprograms or events on religious holidays. Anyone affected will be offeredthe option of attending a session of the same program on a different date as amake-up, or receiving a prorated refund of the series fee for the date missed. Winnetka Community House is not responsible for the supervision

of children on site prior to or remaining on site after the establishedprogram times.

Winnetka Community House is handicapped accessible. If you or any member of your family has special needs, please see our

Executive Director. Winnetka Community House receives no tax dollars. We are supported by

our programs, fund raising events, our annual campaign, and donations. Winnetka Community House assumes no responsibility and carries no

accident or medical insurance for injuries or accidents at programs oractivities on Community House property. It is advisable to review yourown personal health insurance plan to be certain that you and your family

have proper and sufcient insurance coverage.

B r o c h u r e E r r o r sComplete details of program policies, procedures, and guidelines aresometimes inadvertently omitted. Errors in days, times, registrationrequirements, and fees may occur in the brochure. When such errors occur,the staff will advise you of the change as quickly as possible. We thank youfor your understanding.

C o p y A n d F a x S e r v i c e A v a i l a b l eCopy service is available at $.10/copy. Fax service is available at $2/rstpage and $1/each additional page. Cost to receive a fax: $1/page (Faxesare limited to 847, 312, 773, 708, and 630 area codes)

Winnetka Community House asks that all participants be courte-ous to our neighbors when driving and parking in the area.

STEPHEN DUSTMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDWinnetka Community House has established the Stephen Dustman Memorial Scholarship Fund to any resident whowould like to take part in a Winnetka Community House activity, but is unable to render ull payment. Persons in-terested may submit their need in writing to the attention o the Executive Director or confdential review. I urtherinormation is desired, please call our main ofce.Donations to this scholarship fund are gratefully accepted.


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Step 1Register your whole family!

A one year Community House Membership is$150. All family members in your householdare eligible for membership benefits.

When registering for, just list your familymembers, and they will automatically be eligiblefor benefits when registering.

Step 2Use your Membership to regis-

ter early for WCH programs!Registration begins a week early for CommunityHouse Members. Check out our website or

program guide to find out when member registra-tion begins.Note: Membership does not guaranteeplacement in all classes. Some classes fill quickly.

Step 3Save money on classes!Community House members save up to 20% oregistration! Find the Member price listed for eacprogram and save on your whole familys programall year!


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Winnetka Community House is committed to conducting its recreation programs and activities in the safest manner possible, and holds the safety of the participants in the highest possible regard. Participanparents registering their child in recreation programs must recognize, however, that there is an inherent risk of injury when choosing to participate in recreation activities. Winnetka Community House contstrives to reduce such risks, and insists that all participants follow safety rules and instructions which have been designed to protect the participants safety. Please recognize that Winnetka Community Housnot carry medical accident insurance for injuries sustained in its programs. The cost of such would make program fees prohibitive. Therefore, each person registering himself\herself or a family member

recreation program/activity should review his/her own health insurance policy for coverage. It must be noted that the absence of health insurance coverage does not make Winnetka Community House automresponsible for payment of medical expenses. Due to the difficulty and high cost of obtaining liability insurance, the agency providing liability coverage for Winnetka Community House requires the executhe following Waiver and Release. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please read this form carefully, and be aware in participating in the program(s) listed on this page, you will be waiving and releasclaims for injuries you might sustain arising out of the activities of this program.

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As a participant in the program, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury, and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, including death, damages or loss, regardless of sevwhich I may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with or associated with such program. I agree to waive and relinquish all claims I may have as a result of participating in the pragainst Winnetka Community House and its officers, agents, servants and employees. I do hereby fully release and discharge Winnetka Community House and its officers, agents, servants and employees froand all claims from injuries, including death, damages or loss which I may have or which may accrue to me on account of my participation. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless and defend Winnetka Conity House and its officers, agents, servants and employees from any and all claims from injuries, including death, damages or losses sustained by me or arising out of, connected with, or in any way associatethe activities of the program. In the event of emergency, I authorize Winnetka Community House officials to secure from any licensed hospital, physician, and/or medical personnel any treatment deemed necfor my immediate care, and agree that I will be responsible for payment of any and all medical services required. All participants agree that any photography taken while participating in a class, special eventof a facility may be used for promotional purposes Winnetka Community House. Participants agree to receive emails from Winnetka Community House.

REFUND AND PRORATE INFORMATION

Full refunds will be issued for courses that are cancelled by Winnetka Community House due to insufficient registration. A refund, less a 10% service charge (not to exceed $25), may be granted if the refund reis received five full working days prior to the start of the program. No refunds will be allowed after this time unless a medical condition develops and a written explanation from a physician on his/her letterhpresented. Due to advanced reservation requirements, no refunds for trips, outings, or special events will be given. Classes may be prorated if you would like to enroll in a class after it has started, providinstructor has space, and allows for late registration. The supervisor must approve the prorated amount.

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