Archive for KC News
New AKC Novice Obedience class
The spring AKC Novice Obedience class is now registering! Class starts Thursday, April 7th from 8-9pm, and lasts 8 weeks. AKC Obedience is the competition form of pet obedience. In this class, you will learn heeling, stays, fronts, finishes, and all the skills needed to compete at the Novice (beginner) level. No formal obedience experience [...]
Flyball now registering!
Our spring flyball class is now registering! Beginning Flyball will start on Tuesday, March 8th, from 8-9pm. Class lasts 6 weeks and introduces you and your dog to the basics of flyball – box work, jumping, passing and handling. Dogs must be 12 months or older, healthy and friendly with people and other dogs. A [...]
CGC Testing
It’s that time of year! Canine Good Citizenship testing will be held on Saturday, February 19th, beginning at 10am. CGC Testing is open to all dogs, purebred or mixed breed, and is an excellent assessment of your dog’s basic obedience training. You do not have to have been a student at The Kinetic Canine in [...]
Tracking for Fun! Seminar Sun Jan 30th
Due to rain delays, the Tracking for Fun! Seminar that was to be held on January 16th, has been rescheduled for Sunday, January 30th, from 11am-1:30pm. We still have a few spots available, so if you’re interested, please contact Elizabeth as soon as possible. The seminar introduces each dog and handler team to the basics [...]
Beginning Agility class starts Feb 17th
Becky Saltwick, of Pawsitively Dogs, will be starting a new beginning agility class here at The Kinetic Canine on Thursday, Feb 17th from 8-9pm. The class will run for 8 weeks and costs $180. No previous experience necessary, but dogs should be at least 9 months old, in good physical shape, and have some basic obedience [...]
Jan 16th Tracking Seminar Postponed
Hello Tracking Enthusiasts! The Tracking for Fun! Seminar scheduled for Sunday, January 16th, has been postponed due to the rain and cold forecasted for the morning. We are in the process of rescheduling, so check back in a few days to find the new, rescheduled date. Stay warm and stay dry! Elizabeth
Tracking Drop-in Classes in 2011
Beginning in January, 2011, we will be offering tracking drop-in classes! The drop-in classes will allow students who have had an introduction to tracking (either by attending one of our “Tracking for Fun!” seminars or a private lesson with one of our tracking instructors) to continue practicing laying and following tracks with their dogs. Classes [...]
Belated Congratulations!
The Kinetic Canine had several students competing in the Travis County Kennel Club Obedience Trials last weekend. I would like to congratulate the following students on their accomplishments! Cathy Cobb & Vegas — NEW TITLE!!! Congrats on your Beginning Novice Obedience title (BN) Catherine Powell & Dossan — NEW TITLE!!! Congrats as well on your [...]
Belton Brags!
Congratulations to the Kinetic Canine students who competed this weekend in the Belton cluster of dog shows this weekend! They did an awesome job and I am proud of every one of them! Cathy Cobb and “Vegas” — earned their first two qualifying legs for the Beginning Novice Obedience title. Susan Ramsbottom and “Lily” — [...]
Flyball Class now registering!
The Kinetic Canine will be offering a new beginner flyball class starting on Monday, November 1st at 8pm. Class will run for 6 weeks and introduce dog and handlers to the basics of flyball: jumping, ballwork, boxwork and passing. What is flyball? Flyball is a fast-paced sport for dogs that love to run, jump and fetch [...]
