Summer 2025 Classes

Registration Opens 5/14/25 at noon for members and 5/16/25 at noon for the public.

Cost for members is $90/class; for nonmembers is $110/class. ​

Registration Link https://fs27.formsite.com/sekc/7noena2jj1/index​

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Advanced Manners – Beth Jernberg

Mondays, Jun 2 - Jun 23 (minimum 3 Students required to hold class, max 12 Student Limit) – 6:30 PM

Beth Jernberg has trained four therapy dogs, and she has over 10 years of experience as a Therapy Dog International handler in schools, libraries, hospitals, and senior care facilities.

Prerequisites: Successfully completed the Fundamentals for the Family Dog class or a Basic Obedience class. Dogs must be 1 year old.

This class is the next step beyond the Fundamentals for the Family Dog class, with a goal of solidifying obedience skills during distracting situations and applying socialization. If you are interested in volunteer service with your dog as a Therapy Dog Team, you can practice calm socialization with other dogs and humans, interacting with people who are using various medical equipment, and being greeted by a crowd of people. These are all normal therapy dog activities. This is a 4-week class. NO COLLARS WITH MOVEABLE PARTS ALLOWED IN CLASS!

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Conformation - Diane & Michael Severns

Tuesdays, Jun 3 - Jul 8 - 7:00 PM - Drop Ins Welcomed

SEKC conformation class will focus on preparing dogs and their handlers the skills needed to succeed in dogs shows. We will work with dogs and their handlers to teach presentation, ring techniques such as stacking, gaiting and ring manners to prepare dogs for judging and competition. Please bring a proper leash and bait/treats to class. Drop In Students must bring payment of $15 to class. All participants must sign a waiver and bring proof the dogs vaccination record to class.

 

Agility Run Thrus - Ericka Erickson

Wednesdays - Jun 4 - Jul 9 (5 Student Limit) - 6:30 PM 

A different course will be set up each week for teams to practice their skills within a timed period. This is to hone your skills or work on areas you are struggling in. This IS NOT a teaching class, but an instructor will be available for questions.

 

Novice Obedience – Ginny Beck

Thursdays, Jun 5 - Jul 10 (7 Students Limit) – 6:30 PM

Novice Obedience is for those who wish to compete competitively in AKC Obedience trials. The fundamentals of heeling, sitting, down and recall when commanded to do so will be taught. Also, the use of markers and cues. Each student will be provided a copy of the AKC rules for Beginner Novice as well as Novice A with clear explanations of what can and cannot be allowed in the show ring. Students are to bring a 6 – foot long lead and a collar (ex: slip chain or martingale) as a proper leash and collar application will be discussed.​

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Please contact at Janet Bartosh at sekcclasscoordinator@gmail.com

with any questions.