Gold Country K9 Services

GCWDC: Protection Seminar Mike Sweeney
2024-01-09 - 2024-01-11 | Gold Country Pet Resort, 6355 State Hwy 104, Ione, CA, 95640, United States
Mike Sweeney will be here Tuesday January 9-Thursday January 11 to work the dogs in IGP (Schutzhund/IPO): we will have access to a large competition field for part of each day; the rest of the day will be held here at the Resort. Days will be flexible. We are looking at a 9:30am start on Tues, Wed and an early start on Thurs (maybe 8:00) and we will wrap up by 3:00 on Thursday.

Tracking 101
2024-01-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-02-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-02-24 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-03-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-03-23 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This session is focused on tracking foundations for IPO. However, the foundations used for IPO are suitable for introductory SAR work or AKC tracking and each student will work on their own individualized goals. We will be focusing on field work where each dog is. Tracking will typically be on the property of Gold Country K9 Services. Depending on the attendees and the conditions at GCK9, we may opt to adjust time slightly and adjust location of class. This is more likely to happen in April, when we may need to move to a park, if the grass starts turning to foxtails early.
Sign up here
Bring: Be sure to bring your dogs favorite snacks. I suggest this be something higher value that what you might use for your regular everyday treats. It is best to bring 2-3 things. Examples include; Chicken, string cheese, meatballs (broken up), Dog Food Rolls (like Lucy’s), hot dogs, etc… you know you’re dog best. Make sure you bring his appetite!

Barnhunt 101
2024-01-13 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-01-27 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-02-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-02-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-09 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-23 11:00 - 12:30
Barn Hunting is a cool new sport sweeping the nation and it’s not just for terriers. Taken as an offshoot from the original AKC “Earth Dog” Competition, Barn Hunt was started to broaden the sport for all competitors and just small terrier breeds.
This is the first step in Barn Hunt and a great place to start if you and your dog are interested in the sport. This class is designed to introduce dogs to the sport and build the foundation for the Alert. Students will stay in this class until they are satisfied that their dog can accurately tell them when they have found the rat! After that, it will be time to move to Barnhunt 201; Search Strategy.
Sign up for Barnhunt 101 here
Please be aware that once the class is full, the date longer show on the signup link above. You may pick a different date, or keep checking back, as sometimes, people adjust their dates and a spot will open up the week prior to class.
Please bring your dog, a long line (if you have it-no worries if you don’t)…and their favorite treats (some dogs don’t need them, but many do).
This class is eligible for the Gold Country Working Dog Member Discount.

GCWDC IGP (Schutzhund/IPO)
2024-01-13 11:00 - 12:30
Gold Country Working Dog Club meets for IGP (IPO formerly Schutzhund) training.
We are a club committed to the sport of IGP. We work at all levels, from International Competitors, National Competitors and club and regional level. We welcome all levels and all breeds. Our focus is to work seriously towards titles to the best of each teams ability. We title not only in IGP but also in RH. We are a USCA club and we hold trials on a regular basis. We work on all three phases of the sport. We are a three phase club! We may be tracking (depending on conditions), we will be doing obedience and protection at most every club session. Visitors are welcome. They may come out 2x at no charge. Just use the COUPON code VISITOR when you schedule. After that non-members pay $30 per session. Members pay $50/month.
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Obedience Coaching Programs Drop In Class
2024-01-13 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-01-20 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-01-27 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-02-03 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-02-10 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-02-17 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-02-24 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-03-09 12:30 - 13:30 and 2 more dates
This class is for our students of our Coaching Programs as well as graduates of our Board and Trains programs to come work on their obedience with Distractions. Because all dogs have already had training before coming to class, this class allows us to set everyone up for success. Students are reminded to be mindful of other dogs and not allow dog to dog contact without owner consent.
We are sorry this class is not open to people who have not gone through our Fabulous Fido or Dream Dog Program.
Sign up (if approved for this) here

ScentWork 101
2024-01-20 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-02-03 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-02-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-16 11:00 - 12:30
This is a great class to get started in the cool sport of ScentWork. Whether you are looking for an activity to do at home to keep your dogs busy mind occupied or you want to get out and compete with your dog, this is a good starting spot. Scentwork is an amazing “brain game” for the dogs. Whether your goal is to find an activity to help expend some (mental) energy for your dog at home, or whether you want to enter the world of dog sports, this is the place to start. People will learn how to pair the scent to the odor and also discuss the advantages of a creating an alert if desired. This is a good class to repeat until you feel that you have a solid indication to odor without the use of a “food lure” but are clearly on “food rewards”.
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Make sure you bring your dogs favorite treats (something they don’t get often, a harness if you have it (don’t worry if you don’t) and preferably a 6-10 foot leash.

Obedience: Out and Abouts
2024-02-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-01 18:00 - 19:00
These are field trips to various community places/events to practice our obedience skills in real life situations. These are typically Friday (first Friday of the month) but may occasionally move to another day to accommodate going to a specific event. On Friday events we will typically move between Lodi, Galt, Rancho Cordova, Folsom, Amador. We will often go to a store such as Home Depot, Lowes, Tractor Supply and we may go to a meal afterward at a restaurant that allows dogs on the patio if people want to do that.
Take your obedience to the next level in our Dream Dog Program. Sign up Here.
