It is time for the Midwest Tri State NAVHDA Winter Obedience classes. Below you will find the requirements for attendees, equipment to bring and the weekly schedule. This is a great way to kick-off the 2026 training season. You can socialize your dog and get started on or cleanup your dog's obedience skills.
For new members, you’ll have a chance to meet more club members (and their dogs) and ask questions about training, NAVHDA, testing, etc. We’ll wrap up the last session with an overview of what to expect at the field training days and an opportunity to put a Canine Good Citizen title on your dog.
Schedule & Location
Requirements
Must be currently paid member of Midwest Tri State NAVHDA (can pay online or at the first session)
$10 per dog per week
All dogs must be current on vaccinations including Bordetella; bring your vaccination records to the first class you attend
Dogs on leash at all times unless performing an off-leash exercise
Dogs may not act aggressively toward people or other dogs
You are responsible to clean up after your dog, inside and out
Equipment to bring
Standard buckle collar
6’ leash – leather is recommended
Choker or prong collar (prong collar preferred)
Treats and/or clicker if doing treat training
E-collar for off-leash work
Jeff will have prong collars available for purchase
Schedule
12:30-1:00 PM – Check-in and membership renewal (Novice Class and Others)
1:00-1:30 PM – Novice Class (Novice Handlers and Dogs Just Starting Obedience)
1:30-2:00 PM – As defined by participants (Testing overview, New to NAVHDA, Intro to birds, Intro to tracking, etc.)
1:30-2:00 PM - Check-in and membership renewal 2nd Class
2:00-3:00 PM – Experienced Class (Handlers with Some Experience and Dogs Already Introduced to Obedience Work)
3:00-4:00 PM – Advanced Training Topics
As defined by participants (E-collar intro, Whoa training, Whoa bench, Force Fetch, Lining Drills, Tracking, How to load launchers (DT, Zinger Winger), Chain gang)
4:00-4:30 PM – Cleanup
At the last session on March 8 we will do the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluation. This is voluntary for those who wish to participate.
Please reach out if you have any questions and we hope to see you on February 1st!
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Troy Van Beek
Coppershot Griffons Kennels
712.348.0298
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Dave Lyon
Big Sioux Kennels, LLC
605.310.4143
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Jeff Miller
Dakota Pro Wirehairs, LLC
605.366.2087
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