FIVE FLAGS DOG TRAINING CLUB

A B O U T F I V E F L A G S D O G T R A I N I N G C L U BFive Flags Dog Training Club of Pensacola, Inc. (FFDTC), an affiliate of the American Kennel Club (AKC), is dedicated to the advancement of dog performance sports and the promotion of responsible pet ownership. Membership is open to individuals who are in good standing with the AKC and who subscribe to the objectives of the club.

C L U B A C T I V I T I E S & B E N E F I T S

• Monthly Meetings held the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7 pm with regular programs and speakers. Visit our website (fiveflagsdogs.com) for details.

• Monthly Newsletter (via email)

• Introductory and Advanced Classes (taught by member instructors)

• Canine Good Citizen (CGC, CGCA, CGCU) classes and testing

• Caring Canines Team presenting programs at health care facilities

• Country Canine Square Dance Team

• Demonstrations at Public Events

• Seminars on topics of interest to members

• AKC Agility Trials (at least one annually)

C A R I N G C A N I N E S

Caring Canines is FFDTC’s volunteer community service program for active club members interested in pet therapy. Visits by our dog and handler teams enrich the lives and enhance the emotional well-being of those in residence or receiving treatment at local health care facilities. They also represent responsible pet ownership and companionship.

D o g / H a n d l e r T e a m r e q u i r e m e n t s i n c l u d e :

Handler: Be a club member at least 18 years of age able to interact on a personal level with residents at health care facilities and have the ability to properly handle and control your dog in any situation.

Dog: At least 12 months old; have current annual or three-year rabies vaccination and current annual negative heartworm and fecal test results; basic obedience training and the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification.

The handler/dog team must receive approval from the club evaluator who observes mentored facility visits and commit to regular visits at selected FFDTC partnering facilities.

A I R P O R T P U P P A T R O L

Members of the Carine Canines may apply for the Pensacola International Airport’s Pup Patrol program to meet and greet airport passengers. In addition to one-year of pet therapy experience and holding CGC, CGCA and CGCU titles, members must pass airport security clearance requirements.

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A B O U T O U R P U B L I C C L A S S E S

Members of FFDTC believe that any dog can learn basic obedience commands when taught with a consistent and positive approach. We believe dog ownership is a lifetime commitment and that training helps build a positive bond between dog and person. Just like children, dogs must be taught how to behave at home and in public.

Experienced club members teach all public classes. Our instructors teach methods of positive reinforcement that will make training fun for both you and your dog. Training your dog in a group situation will afford your canine friend the opportunity to learn how to behave and pay attention to you around a group of people and other dogs. You will also learn more about “reading” the behavior of your dog as well as others.

V A C C I N A T I O N R E Q U I R E M E N T S

All dogs participating in FFDTC classes must show proof of rabies vaccination within the past three years.

W H A T B R E E D S C A N B E T R A I N E D W I T H

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Any dog that is not aggressive toward people or other dogs is welcome in our classes. Mixed breed dogs are welcome and may participate in all club activities. We can refer you to a private trainer if your dog is not suitable for our group classes.

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P U B L I C C L A S S S C H E D U L E S

The club typically holds four or five sessions annually. Visit our website (www.fiveflagsdogs.com) for dates, location, cost and registration information. Most classes meet one hour per week for seven weeks

C l a s s L e v e l s

• Beginner Obedience — Dogs 4 months and older We teach the basic commands of heel, sit, down, stay, come and others you will use in everyday life with your dog. (Class size may vary from 6-12 per class).

• Advanced Obedience — Four-week sequel to Beginner Obedience

Taught by our experienced club instructors, these sessions often include skills required to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, which is given at the final class.

Remember, it is important to spend a short time training each day (15 to 30 minutes) to reinforce what is learned in class. Practice at home will make your dog a wonderful companion.

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Our experts occasionally offer sessions for club members as well as private lessons in obedience, rally and agility foundations. Members are encouraged to lead and assist in both public and member classes.

To participate in agility a dog must be:• In good physical health• Non-aggressive toward other dogs or people• Have good obedience skills—able to sit, stay and come

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Many of our club members hold advanced tricks titles on their dogs and are certified evaluators. We offer classes for members who wish to earn AKC tricks titles.

S c e n t W o r k

A recent addition to the AKC inventory of titles is scent work. The club may offer member classes for this activity based on demand and availability of qualified instructors.