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.

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

Spring Agility Classes Now Available Online

Registration for agility classes is available here.

Agility 1  – Classes will start at 7:15 pm on April 17th, 2019.  Classes will be weekly on Wednesdays for 1 hour.  The class will go for 6 weeks.   The Orientation for Agility 1 will be held at the park at 6:00 pm on April 16th, 2019.  Handlers are required to attend without their dogs.  

Agility 3 – Classes will start at 6:00 pm on April 17th, 2019.  Classes will be weekly on Wednesdays for 1 hour.  The class will go for 6 weeks.   There is no Orientation for Agility 3 since those participating in Agility 3 should already know the do’s and don’ts.  

Agility 4 – We will also be having Agility 4 at Tautphaus Park on Tuesday nights at 6:00 pm starting 4/23/19 and ending 10/22/19 (weather permitting). The length of each practice depends on the number of participants, but is typically 1½ – 2 hours. Whoever wants to participate must enroll on-line (no maximum enrollment) in the class so cancellation notices can be issued in case of inclement weather. Those who sign-up are not required to participate every week.  They may show up on Tuesday nights when able. Participants are asked to bring one or more obstacles from home. Each week a different set of courses is set up based on what obstacles show up; likewise, each practice session may have multiple courses. Although there are no assigned instructors for these practice sessions, many instructors participate to practice with their dogs, so they readily provide critiques and advice.

Spring 2019 Tracking (TD/TDU) Registration Available Online

This year the club is excited to offer a tracking classes in the spring of 2019. This single class will cover essentials for both TD and TDU elements.

  • Tracking (TD) – Traditional tracking in a field, following the scent of someone who laid out a course.
  • Urban Tracking (TDU) – Tracking in an urban area where the dog must be able to track through areas of many scents.

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.

Click here for more info

February Scent Work Class Registration is Now Available

Two classes will be offered starting at the end of February 2019.

  • Scent Work Novice – The next class will start Monday, February 25th, 2019.  Classes start promptly at 7 pm.  Classes meet every Monday for a 6 week period.
  • Scent Work Advanced – The next class will start Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 and finish Tuesday, February 5th.  Classes start promptly at 6 pm.  Classes meet every Tuesday for a 6 week period.

Click here for more information and online registration

Please notice the later time of 7pm for the novice class from previous sessions.

Both classes have a 5 dog minimum.  Should we not reach that minimum, the class will be postponed to a date later in the year.  So invite your friends.

STAR Puppy and Obedience Class Registration Now Available Online for Winter Classes

This February USRVDTC will offer the following classes:

Starting Feb 6th

  • Basic Obedience @ 7:00 pm (Two Classes)
  • Advanced Obedience @ 8:00 pm
  • A foundation agility class will also be offered (online registration and more details to come) @ 8:00 pm

Starting Feb 20th

Click on one of the links above for more information about the class and to register online.

Here is the flyer for the obedience classes offered in 2019

Scent Work Class Registration Available Online

Looking for something to do with your dog on these cold winter days? Scent Work is an extremely fun activity to keep your dog mentally active.  It is a fun activity that can be done indoors.  Classes start soon.  Registration is open online.

There are two classes being offered this winter.

  • Scent Work Novice (Beginner) – The next class will start Monday, January 7th, 2019.
  • Scent Work Advanced – The next class will start Tuesday, January 8th, 2019.

More information can be found on the website.  Click here for the details.