These agility classes start May 16th, 2020
- 6:00 pm – Agility 1 – Beginning Agility
- 7:00 pm – Agility 3 – Beginning Sequencing with Contacts
Author: Brian Meyers
Tracking (TD/TDU) Class Registration Available
This class has been cancelled.
Registration is now open for the Spring 2020 classes. The official dates of the next class are to be determined based on weather. It is expected classes will begin late March or early April. Classes are on Saturdays at 9:00 am for 10 weeks. Classes are held weather permitting. Classes will likely be held outside of Bonneville High School.
March 2020 Newsletter
The March 2020 Newsletter is now available online
Highlights
March Meeting
Thursday the 19th at 7:00 P.M. At the Zone
Obedience and Agility Classes begin in April Space is limited – sign up at USRVDTC.ORG
Volunteer Opportunities
*March 25th at 5:00 p.m. we need volunteers for CGC and Trick dog
testing at the 4-H building.
*April 10th, 11th, and 12th our Agility Trial will be held at Wind River
Arena- 70 North 4600 East – Rigby, ID
Fun Matches
The March 2020 Newsletter is now available online
March 8th Scentwork Fun Match
Sunday, March 8th
2 – 4pm 4H Building
Bonneville County Fairgrounds
1542 E 73rd St, Idaho Falls 83404 (South of Sandy Downs)
Come and work your team on Containers – Buried – Interior
We will set up all levels pre-signed up (drop-ins are welcome time allowing)
COST: $3.00/search Active Members $5.00/search Friends
All Entrants will be providing ring support to ensure a great environment
You must with two searches for each search you enter – no exceptions
Ensure your spot by emailing with name of your dog and search(s) you want to enter to: lehill54@yahoo.com
Drop-ins and multiple runs are welcome – time allowing.
We will have an indoor ring and ring equipment for each class pre-registered.
** All involved will take turns working the ring and with ring and site clean-up**
This is a fun new option being offered through the Upper Snake River Valley Dog Training Club. As such the club’s code of conduct and rules will be followed. Each participant is responsible for their own dog(s) and any disputes for misconduct are to be directed to the Club’s Leadership. All efforts will be made to provide a safe environment though there may still be a risk of injury. Each participant is responsible for any injury which may occur.
Include in your email: Your Name, Phone No., Email Address, Dog(s) name(s), Classes desired.
All emails received by Sat. 3-7-20 at noon will receive a return email with tentative running order.
NEEDED TO BUILD CLUB PRACTICE GEAR:
Please help us build a set of practice equipment for Scent work.
- We need containers of all types. Bags, tins. small satchels or cases
- 5 small glass bottles with fitted lids
- Package of q-tips
- Package of cotton pads (makeup removal)
- Plastic tubing used in aquarium
- Suchon cups for fish tanks
- 2 shoe box size containers with lids.
- A medium plastic container and large container to store items.
- If anyone has scent oils to donate that would be great
PLEASE BRING DONATIONS TO SUNDAY PRACTICE OR TO CLASS MONDAY OR WEDNESDAY
March 1st Obedience Fun Match
When: Sunday, March 1st, 2-4 pm
Location: 4H Building, Bonneville County Fairgrounds, 1542 E 73rd St, Idaho Falls 83404 (South of Sandy Downs)
Come and work your team on an Obedience course in an indoor ring environment.
We will set up all levels pre-signed up (drop ins are welcome time allowing)
COST: $3.00/run Active Members $5.00/run Friends
All Entrants will be providing ring support to ensure a great environment
You must work two classes for each class you enter – no exceptions
Ensure your spot by emailing with name of your dog and class(es) you want to enter to: lehill54@yahoo.com
Drop ins and multiple runs are welcome – time allowing.
We will have an indoor ring and ring equipment for each class pre-registered.
**All involved will take turns working the ring and with ring and site clean-up.**
This is a fun new option being offered through the Upper Snake River Valley Dog Training Club. As such the club’s code of conduct and rules will be followed. Each participant is responsible for their own dog(s) and any disputes for misconduct are to be directed to the Club’s Leadership. All efforts will be made to provide a safe environment though there may still be a risk of injury. Each participant is responsible for any injury which may occur.
Include in your email: Your Name, Phone No., Email Address, Dog(s) name(s), Classes desired.
All emails received by Sat. 2-29-20 at noon will receive a return email with tentative running order.
April 2020 Obedience Classes Available Online
Classes will start on April 15th through June 3rd. We will have two classes, one at 6:00 pm and the other at 7:00 pm. Will be at Tautphaus Park.
February 2020 Newsletter
The February 2020 newsletter is now available online
Highlights
- February Meeting – Thursday the 20th at 7:00 P.M.
- Obedience, Agility Foundation, & Scent Work – Classes begin this month. If you are looking to fulfill your active membership, consider being an assistant teacher.
- Scentwork Seminar – This seminar will be hosted by Mary Lehman of Essentially Fit K-9s.
- Sunday Practices – Self-guided Sunday practices will begin on February 2nd from 11:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M *if you would like to drop in for practices, the cost will be $15 per drop-in
2020 Fun Match Opportunities
The club will be offering a fun activity during 2020. We will provide a trial like environment where handler team can practice. The nominal cost per run will be charged to cover the cost of the facility and equipment only.
*** All people needed for the event will volunteer ***
Please let us know which event you might be interested in AND how you WILL help. Thanks!
Scentwork Seminar by Mary Lehman of Essentially Fit K-9s
February 7-9, 2020
Idaho Falls, ID This seminar is for dogs that already know odor, i.e. it isn’t for those just getting started (we offer great classes for that). Each participant will be allowed to take 1 dog through seminar, rather than multiples for those that trial more than 1 dog.
Friday 1 to 5 pm
Saturday/Sunday 8 am to 5 pm
Objective: Solidifying foundational skills teaching a solid indication or what others call ‘obedience to odor’, applying a solid indication to searching – single/multiple hides. My purpose for this is to eliminate, or at least reduce, the number of false alerts. We will also teach search strategy, the way to optimize the time you have for each search: Containers/Interior/Exterior/Buried
I highly recommend people video their dogs working, no video of classroom talks, however, folks are welcome to take notes in class.
A LITTLE ABOUT MARY LEHMAN:
Mary has been working detection dogs, in Search & Rescue for over 25 years and has been a general dog enthusiast all her life. She’s had the pleasure of instructing SAR detection seminars for over 16 years as well as evaluating SAR detection teams during that same time period.
Mary is a SAR Instructor/Assistant Evaluator with the International Police Work Dog Association as well as an Evaluator for the Tri-State K9 SAR organization. Over the years, she has participated in AKC obedience, Field Trialing, Schutzhund/IPO, Mondioring, SAR and Scentwork/Nosework.
There are many scent work organizations in the U.S. to choose from. Mary has been a UKC Nosework Judge since 2013, an AKC Scent Work judge since August 2017 and became affiliated as a member and judge with North American Canine Scent Work in October of 2018.
Mary has successfully earned the following titles on her German Shepherd, Leighton since January of 2019: AKC – SWN, SIA, SEA; UKC – NN, AN, SN, MC, MI; NACSW – NW1, NW2
The seminar will be located at the 4H buildings just south of Sandy Downs
January 2020 Newsletter Available Online
The January 2020 newsletter is now available
Highlights
January Meeting – Thursday, January 16, 2020 @ 7:00 pm The Zone
Obedience, Agility Foundation & Scent Work Classes begin in February Space is limited – sign up at USRVDTC.ORG
For your viewing pleasure – a collection of photos of club events taken by Marilynne.
2020 Membership Dues Need to be paid by January 31, 2020.
NEW! Trick Dog Class Available in February
If you are looking to build a stronger relationship with your dog, want to have fun, and are feeling the winter blues, this trick dog class is for you! Teaching your dog tricks isn’t only an enjoyable pass time for you; it is great mental and physical exercise for your dog! Tricks learned in this class can be both entertaining and practical, and will make your dog the hit of any party with tricks like play dead, spin, shake, paws up, and many more. At the end of our six-week course, you will have learned the skills to earn an AKC trick dog title (either Novice or Intermediate). We can’t wait for you and your dog to join us!
Click here for more details and registration
Dec 2019 Scent Work Trial Premium Available Online
The upcoming scent work trial premium is now available online
October 2019 Scent Work Class Registration is Available
A foundation class ( 6pm ) and an advanced class ( 7:30pm ) will be offered starting Monday, October 7th.
September 2019 Newsletter
The September 2019 Newsletter is now available.
Highlights
Proposed Changes
Review the “Proposed Rule Changes” and come prepared to discuss at the next meeting.
September Meeting
Thursday, September 19, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Location: The Zone
Tracking Trial (TD/TDU)
September 22, 2019
Meeting at University Place (north of Freeman park)
Agility Trial
October 25 – 27, 2019
Wind River Arena & Stables – Ririe, Idaho
