Summer Class Schedule 2025
S.T.A.R Puppy Class
Due to high demand, Please note: Due to the demand, all S.T.A.R puppy classes must be paid for in advance.
Please call 440-967-3644 and leave a message. You will receive a call back with information on the class availability for the current session. Classes run for a 6 week session.
We try to limit the class size to 8 puppies in the class. We will keep a waiting list. Please bring a copy of current shot records to first class.
Instructor: Karen Phillips
Wednesday, 6:45 – 7:45 pm
July 9 – August 13, 2025
6 Weeks $120
An AKC S.T.A.R. puppy assessment will be given at the end each 6 week session to those who meet the requirements from the AKC.
Fun on the lowered and mini-agility equipment is included along with basic manners and socialization
* Socialization
* Training
* Activity
* Responsibility
Basic Obedience
Due to high demand, Please note: Due to the demand, ALL Basic Obedience classes must be paid for in advance.
Please call 440-967-3644 and leave a message. You will receive a call back with information on the class availability for the current session. Classes run for a 6 week session.
We try to limit the class size to 8 puppies in the class. We will keep a waiting list. Please bring a copy of current shot records to first class.
Instructor: Karen Phillips
Wednesday: 8:00 – 9:00 pm
July 9 – August 13, 2025
6 Weeks $120
Basic obedience skills are taught to help your dog be a valued member of the family
AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation skills are introduced.
Skills include: leash respect, sit, down, come, leave it and much more
AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing will be offered periodically
Private lessons are available
SCENTWORK CLASSES (classes are full, waitlist available)
Beginner
Tuesday night 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
July 8 – August 12, 2025
6 Weeks $120
All levels accepted. Limit of 6 Class is full
Advanced
Tuesday night 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
July 8 – August 12, 2025
6 Weeks $120
All levels accepted. Limit of 6 class is full
RALLY OBEDIENCE CLASSES:
Rally Excellent/Master
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday
Session May 5, 19, June 2-30 (no class May 12, 26 or June 16)
6 Weeks $120
Rally Intermediate/Advanced/Excellent
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Monday
Session May 5, 19, June 2-30 (no class May 12, 26 or June 16)
6 Weeks $120
Rally Beginning/Intermediate
5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Monday
Session May 5, 19, June 2-30 (no class May 12, 26 or June 16)
6 Weeks $120
Rally Intermediate/Advanced/Excellent
7:00 p.m. -7:45 p.m. Monday
Session May 5, 19, June 2-30 (no class May 12, 26 or June 16)
6 Weeks $95
AGILITY CLASSES:
Renee Nauman-Diane Jones – Monday evening
Pre-Agility 1 Monday PM
Introduction to agility equipment
Pre Requirement – Puppy Basic, Rally or instructor permission
8:00 p.m. -8:45 p.m. (or until finished) Monday
Session May 5, 19, June 2-30 (no class May 12, 26 or June 16)
6 weeks $95
Ramona Cartwright – Monday Morning
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Agility
Instructor: Ramona Cartwright
Monday 9:00-10:00 AM
6 Weeks: July 7, 14, 28, August 4, 11, 25 (no class July 21, August 18)
$120
Ramona Cartwright is a very accomplished in agility training and we feel very fortunate to have her here at Canine Sports. Agility classes for the dogs who have been introduced to all of the equipment. Sequences will be put together. Dogs should have a good recall as they will be working the course off leash.
Intermediate/Advanced Agility
Instructor: Ramona Cartwright
Monday 10:15-11:15 AM
6 Weeks: July 7, 14, 28, August 4, 11, 25 (no class July 21, August 18)
$120
Agility classes for those dogs who are currently showing. This class is tailored to the dogs in the class. We work on what they need and have not been successful at and new skills to use in trials. Dogs must be familiar with the obstacles (not doing weaves is okay) and good around other dogs.
Karen Phillips – Tuesday evening
Intermediate/Advanced
Instructor: Karen Phillips
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm
6 Weeks $120
July 8 – August 12, 2025
Running courses and preparing to compete.
Advanced Beginner /Intermediate
Instructor: Karen Phillips
Tuesdays 7:45 – 8:45 pm
6 Weeks $120
July 8 – August 12, 2025
Pre requisite – Pre agility or instructor approval. Focus of this class will be running sequences and courses in preparation of running trials. Also refining skills if a student is already running agility.
Competition Obedience Classes
Open Skills
Instructor: Christy Thomas
Wed. 3:30 – 4:30 On going Class
August 13 – September 17. 2025
6 wks $120
Instructor permission needed.
Skills taught will include all skills necessary to compete in Grad Novice and Open competition obedience. Skills include, attention, on/off lead heeling, recalls, drop on recall, command discrimination, flat retrieve, retrieve over the high jump, broad jump and stand stay get your leash.
Novice Skills
Instructor: Christy Thomas
Thurs. 3:00 – 4:00 On Going Class
August 14 – September 18. 2025
6 wks $120 Class is full
Instructor permission is needed/Ongoing class
Skills taught will be directly related to those skills needed in the Novice obedience ring. Body awareness, confidence building and attention work. Skills taught include on and off leash heeling, figure 8, stand for exam, recall, sit and down stays, intro to retrieving, ring preparation and proofing
Competition Puppy class (for handlers seriously considering going into the Obedience ring)
Instructor: Christy Thomas
Wed. 4:30 – 5:30 On Going Class
August 13 – September 17. 2025
6 wks $120
Instructor permission needed
Skills include: body awareness, confidence building, attention, intro to heeling, recalls, sit and down stays, stand for exam and more.
Instructor: Christy ThomasWed. 5:30 – 6:30 On Going Class
August 13 – September 17. 2025
6 wks $120
See description above
Open, Grad Open and Utility
Instructor: Christy Thomas
Thurs. 4:00 – 5:00 Ongoing Class
August 14 – September 18. 2025
6 wks $120
Instructor permission is needed
Ongoing class Competition obedience skills preparation for competing in Grad Novice and Open. Confidence building, attention work, stays, jumping skills, heeling, recalls, retrieves as well as all other skills needed to compete in Grad Novice and Open. Skills taught for Utility include signal exercise, go outs, directed jumping, moving stand, scent articles and gloves. Attention and proofing at all levels.
PRIVATE Lessons Available:
COMPETITION OBEDIENCE LESSONS:
Novice, Open or Utility lessons available with problem solving, Polishing Skills, and Ring Preparation
Instructor: Christy Thomas
$60 an hour
E-mail: goldens4u@me.com
Christy and her current competitive dog, Beau-D, have consistently been in the top obedience rankings, competing in the 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 AKC National Obedience Championships. Christy placed 10th at the AKC National Obedience Championship (March 2015) and 11th at the 2016 NOC. She has three OTCH/UDX dogs and multiple High In Trial/High Combined and currently has earned 4 perfect 200 scores. She can help you through training issues and help polish you and your dog for the obedience ring.
HOUSEHOLD/PUPPY OBEDIENCE LESSONS AVAILABLE
If you want more individualized instruction with your new puppy or household training, private lessons may be the answer.
Instructor: Karen Phillips $60 an hour
No aggressive dog issues please-these will be referred.
Karen has extensive experience in assisting pet puppy issues.
Karen is also available for private Agility, Rally and Tracking lessons.
Leave a message for Karen at 440-967-3644 or e-mail goldens4u@me.com
Canine Sports Prices and Discounts:
Classes: Cost for 1 hour class is $120 for the
6 week session (one dog); $105 for the second dog or class in the same session**
(**only applies when both classes are the full price and 6 weeks in length)
45 minute classes are $95 no second dog discount
Drop in fees are $25 per class and at the discretion of the instructor
Building Rental starts at $25 per hour
Please note : there are no adjustments for classes missed.
Please make checks payable to:
Canine Sports LLC
For more information call: 440-967-DOGG (3644)