Introduction

Welcome to Deep Peninsula Dog Training Club's (DPDTC) obedience classes. Whether your interest is training your dog to be a good citizen and family member or to enter dog obedience competition, the classes necessary to meet these goals are available. Classes are open to both purebred and mixed breed dogs.

Following is some information to help you get acquainted with us. Any time you need more detailed information or have questions, you are encouraged to email the training coordinator at dpdtc@dpdtc.org. You may also register by printing the documents and mailing them to us (see Registration Section below)

Content

• General Information
• Information For Beginning Students
• Information for Advanced Students
• Class Placements
• Schedule & Fees
• Class Descriptions
• Registration

General Information

• If it is raining at 4:00 p.m. at Rengstorff Park on a training day, classes will be canceled. If the weather is questionable, call (650) 961-1891 after 4:00 p.m. to hear a recording giving the status of classes. If it rained earlier in the day, we may cancel for the safety of the dogs and humans.
• All class sessions are seven consecutive weeks in length. See Calendar for additional details.
• The only holidays we take off are Presidents Day, Memorial Day and Labor Day. July 4th will be taken off only if it falls on a Monday. We do not train during December and January except as necessary to finish the last session.
• Dogs must be at least four months old.
• All dogs must have completed their DAPP and Rabies vaccinations before coming to class.
• Students needing individual help should come 15 minutes early to work with the trainer or an assistant.
• Should there be an aggressive dog in class, that dog will be muzzled while in class. If the dog does not respond to humane training methods, the owner will be referred to a private trainer skilled in handling aggression and, consequently, asked to leave the class situation.
• Family members are encouraged to come to class and take part in training the dog. Children who are 16 years or older should certainly participate. Anyone under the age of 16 must obtain approval from the Training Director prior to handling a dog in class.
• Children under 16 who are observing the class are expected to be quiet, stay on the sidelines of the training area and must not play on the stage. All minors must be under the supervision of an adult.
• Refunds are given only if cancellation notice is given at least one week prior to the beginning of a class session. Also, payment of fees cannot be rolled over to another session of classes should a student have to drop out. Email the Training Coordinator for further detail, if needed dpdtc@dpdtc.org.

Information For Beginning Students

• Beginning students must pre-register by emailing dpdtc@dpdtc.org and by pre-paying the full class fee. This is the only way a space in the class can be guaranteed.
• We will not confirm your registration but we will contact you if the class is full or if your registration is incomplete. Please come to class unless you hear otherwise. It make take up to three weeks before your check is deposited as we batch the fees. Check the club's voicemail message at (650) 961–1891 for rain cancellation information.
• The Beginning Class is an introductory class with all work done on lead. Basic exercises taught are walking at Heel, Sit, Down, Stay, Recall, and Stand on Command. The class content will also include discussions on responsible dog ownership in today's society.
• Equipment needed for this class is a choke chain collar*, about 3" longer than the dog's neck circumference and of medium link size, and a six foot leash/lead of leather or fabric. A leather lead is highly recommended for medium to large dogs.
• Beginning students who miss a class should come early the following week to learn what they missed.
  
  * Other collar choices are permitted with the trainer's approval.

Information for Advanced Students

• Students entering a class session after the first night will be charged a pro-rated fee for the remainder of the session, unless other arrangements are made with the Registrar or Training Coordinator beforehand.
• Classes canceled by the club due to weather, etc., will be credited.

Class Placements

• All students beyond the Beginning level and new to Deep Peninsula may be asked to meet with the Head Trainer for evaluation of dog and handler. Her evaluation will determine proper class placement. Appointments with the Head Trainer for this evaluation are necessary and must be made through the Training Coordinator at dpdtc@dpdtc.org.
• Class advancement is not automatic. The trainer will tell the student when s/he thinks handler and dog are ready.
• All class placements are the decision of the trainer(s) involved, with the final decision being made by the Head Trainer and followed by clearance from the Training Coordinator who determines whether there is room.

Schedule and Fees

All classes are on Monday evenings, weather permitting. Fees are for a 7 week session, unless noted. No drop-ins are permitted at this time. Classes missed due to weather will be made up by extending the session's end date.

Class Level	Instructor	Assistant(s)	Class Time	Fee
Beginning	Pat Alvarez	Warren Belfer Jan Brassington	6:30 – 7:30 PM	$80.00
Intermediate	Pat Alvarez		7:45 – 8:45 PM	$80.00
Advanced Intermediate	Not offered at this time
Advanced	Bea Moore		6:30 – 7:30 PM	$80.00
Show Novice	Judy Cummings	Bea Moore	7:45 – 8:45 PM	$80.00
Open	Judy Cummings Lora Cox		6:30 – 7:30 PM	$80.00
Utility	Judy Cummings Lora Cox		5:30 – 6:30 PM	$80.00
Rally	Bea Moore	Pat Alvarez	5:30 – 6:20 PM	$80.00

Registration

Download the following document. It is in pdf format . Sign the application and all persons that will handle the dog must sign the waiver. Send the application, the waiver, a copy of the dog's vaccination certificates and a check (see fee section above) to DEEP PENINSULA DOG TRAINING CLUB, P.O. Box 361, Los Altos, CA 94023-0361.

Priority is based on when payment, completed forms and vaccination certificate copies are received.

We will not confirm your registration but we will contact you if the class is full or if your registration is incomplete. Please come to class unless you hear otherwise. It make take up to three weeks before your check is deposited as we batch the fees. Check the club's voicemail message at (650) 961–1891 for rain cancellation information.

• Registration Information and Forms