Gold Country K9 Services

Obedience Coaching Programs Drop In Class
2024-02-17 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-02-24 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-03-09 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-03-16 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-03-23 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-03-30 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-04-06 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-04-13 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 2 more dates | Gold Country Pet Resort, 6355 State Hwy 104, Ione, CA, 95640, United States
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

Tracking 101
2024-02-24 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-03-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-03-23 10:30 - 12:00
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.
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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
2024-02-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-09 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-23 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-04-06 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-04-20 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-11 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-18 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.

Obedience: Out and Abouts
2024-03-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-05 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.

ScentWork 101
2024-03-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-16 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-30 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-04-13 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-04-27 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.

NADD Dock Diving Spring Fling
2024-05-02 16:00 - 2024-05-05 17:00
Whether you are after titles, or just some awesome fun, come check out the flying dogs! We have so much fun at these events. As always we will plan to BBQ on Saturday night. Please bring a side and join in on the fun. Check our Facebook Event for more details as we get closer to the event!
This event will use jump cards. We will send out a voluntary prepayment link when the date for the pulls from the event occurs. We will send it out again after the event closes. You will make payment and then sign up on the online running order. It is your responsibility to pay first and then sign up for the appropriate number of splashes. If you are on the online sign up but have not paid, we will remove you. You can pay at the event and sign up on the run order there if you prefer, however, spots are offered first come, first served.
The online running order will be the running order for the event. First come. First Served. You may not jump the same dog more than twice per hour. You may stay all day if you wish and spread your jumps over throughout the day (you do not have to leave when your jumps are done as during Covid). The online running order is designed to give you the convenience of knowing when your jump slots are and plan travel accordingly. If you miss your slot for not being here, you will be able to sign up in the next available open slot upon arrival.
You must have a NADD number to participate.
Sign up Here
Thursday Night will be AR/HD. There will be a class available Thursday afternoon if you want to learn about AR/HD.
Fri, Sat, Sun will have distance jumps and either AR or HD. Please look at event website to determine.
Walkups will be accommodated until entries are maxed out.
This is a sanctioned event by North America Diving Dogs. Titles earned here will be eligible for recognition by American Kennel Club.

NADD Dock Diving June Jump Qualifier
2024-06-13 16:00 - 2024-06-16 17:00
Whether you are after titles, or just some awesome fun, come check out the flying dogs! We have so much fun at these events. As always we will plan to BBQ on Saturday night. Please bring a side and join in on the fun. Check our Facebook Event for more details as we get closer to the event!
This event will use jump cards. We will send out a voluntary prepayment link when the date for the pulls from the event occurs. We will send it out again after the event closes. You will make payment and then sign up on the online running order. It is your responsibility to pay first and then sign up for the appropriate number of splashes. If you are on the online sign up but have not paid, we will remove you. You can pay at the event and sign up on the run order there if you prefer, however, spots are offered first come, first served.
The online running order will be the running order for the event. First come. First Served. You may not jump the same dog more than twice per hour. You may stay all day if you wish and spread your jumps over throughout the day (you do not have to leave when your jumps are done as during Covid). The online running order is designed to give you the convenience of knowing when your jump slots are and plan travel accordingly. If you miss your slot for not being here, you will be able to sign up in the next available open slot upon arrival.
You must have a NADD number to participate.
This event is a NADD Qualifer Event.
Sign up Here
Thursday Night will be AR/HD. There will be a class available Thursday afternoon if you want to learn about AR/HD.
Fri, Sat, Sun will have distance jumps and either AR or HD. Please look at event website to determine.
Walkups will be accommodated until entries are maxed out.
This is a sanctioned event by North America Diving Dogs. Titles earned here will be eligible for recognition by American Kennel Club.

Open Dock
2024-06-19 16:00 - 19:00
This is a time for you and your dog to practice on a Competition Dock. The Dock is open for three hour blocks of time. You may be by yourself or there may be several dogs (everyone gets plenty of time to jump). When you have multiple dogs, you get to rest your dog, show them a bit of what a competition will look like (a few minutes on the dock and then rotating off for the next person, then back on, etc…). This is a great way to build community with others who share your passion! During the summer we have open dock 3-5 times per week; and the winter, weather permitting 1-2x per week. Check out our annual “unlimited” memberships for the best value!
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