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SUMMARY:Nose Work: Advanced
DESCRIPTION:Nose Work was developed to provide all dogs with an outlet to use their natural hunting and scenting abilities and is modeled after working detector dogs. All dogs can take part in a nose work class; young\, healthy\, old\, timid\, or reactive. The purpose of nose work is to engage the dog in the game\, teach the handler how to read their dog\, and build a team relationship all while having fun. The sport and instructors of K9 Nose Work® are overseen by the National Association of Canine Scent Work. \nBefore you say “yes” or “no” to taking a Nose Work class\, there is one hard and fast rule that we must insist on — all dogs must be crated or in your car when they are not searching. There are two reasons for this: \n\nNose work is instinctual for dogs. Any dog near the search area could be perceived as competition and could change a dog’s behavior. Safety first!\nSo much can be learned by observing another dog’s work and you really can’t do that if you are focusing on your own dog.\n\nPlease note: All teams new to nose work have a wait list and limited spaces are available to experienced teams. Contact the Director of Nose Work (jadoes55@gmail.com) to be added to the wait list. \nMore Information: \nIf you would like information about nose work or information about classes at NOCI\, please contact Jim Doescher directly at jadoes55@gmail.com. \nFor more information on Nose Work in general\, you can go to www.NACSW.net.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/nose-work-advanced/2026-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Nose Work,Nose Work: Intermediate | Advanced
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T122000
DTSTAMP:20260714T211122Z
CREATED:20260714T204852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T211122Z
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SUMMARY:Agility: Beginner
DESCRIPTION:This class continues the elemental work from the Foundation class and builds on it towards full size equipment. The curriculum will progress with a focus on Distance\, Distraction\, and Duration of training behaviors that will be built in agility. These are the 3D’s of training a fluid performance in the future. In this class the A-frame will be going upwards towards a full height when dogs are confident as well as the dog walk. Teeter banging and climbing will be built towards performing a complete teeter. Jump work will continue with small skill sets building up towards sequencing. Participants in this class will be directed to add a jump towards weaves and a jump toward contacts and vice versa when teams are ready. Dogs will begin to perform angles towards obstacles and turns upon exits. Handlers will learn to train and perform common sequences to add confidence for the dogs towards doing coursework. Progress in weave-pole training with emphasis on this continuing at home to allow for a confident weaver will be ongoing. \nNote\, it is difficult to train a dog to weave in a once-a-week class\, so it is VERY important for teams to follow up at home or a rental time with this as homework. \nHandlers will continue with handling skills on an ongoing basis with importance on connection with the dog\, cuing the obstacles\, and support of those cues to help the dog with commitment. Obstacle discrimination will be introduced. The handler will learn how to change directions with a post turn\, a front cross\, a rear cross\, and a blind cross is. The handler will begin to learn how and when to perform these handling moves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisite: Previous foundation class and director/instructor approval.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/agility-beginner/2026-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Agility,Agility: Beginner,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T135000
DTSTAMP:20260714T205551Z
CREATED:20260714T205451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T205551Z
UID:10017400-1784120400-1784123400@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Agility: Intermediate | Advanced
DESCRIPTION:This class continues the elemental work from the Foundation class and builds on it towards full size equipment. The curriculum will progress with a focus on Distance\, Distraction\, and Duration of training behaviors that will be built in agility. These are the 3D’s of training a fluid performance in the future. In this class the A-frame will be going upwards towards a full height when dogs are confident as well as the dog walk. Teeter banging and climbing will be built towards performing a complete teeter. Jump work will continue with small skill sets building up towards sequencing. Participants in this class will be directed to add a jump towards weaves and a jump toward contacts and vice versa when teams are ready. Dogs will begin to perform angles towards obstacles and turns upon exits. Handlers will learn to train and perform common sequences to add confidence for the dogs towards doing coursework. Progress in weave-pole training with emphasis on this continuing at home to allow for a confident weaver will be ongoing. \nNote\, it is difficult to train a dog to weave in a once-a-week class\, so it is VERY important for teams to follow up at home or a rental time with this as homework. \nHandlers will continue with handling skills on an ongoing basis with importance on connection with the dog\, cuing the obstacles\, and support of those cues to help the dog with commitment. Obstacle discrimination will be introduced. The handler will learn how to change directions with a post turn\, a front cross\, a rear cross\, and a blind cross is. The handler will begin to learn how and when to perform these handling moves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisite: Previous foundation class and director/instructor approval.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/agility-intermediate-advanced/2026-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Agility,Agility: Intermediate | Advanced,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T152000
DTSTAMP:20260714T205658Z
CREATED:20260714T205315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T205658Z
UID:10016856-1784125800-1784128800@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Agility: Beginner | Intermediate
DESCRIPTION:This class continues the elemental work from the Foundation class and builds on it towards full size equipment. The curriculum will progress with a focus on Distance\, Distraction\, and Duration of training behaviors that will be built in agility. These are the 3D’s of training a fluid performance in the future. In this class the A-frame will be going upwards towards a full height when dogs are confident as well as the dog walk. Teeter banging and climbing will be built towards performing a complete teeter. Jump work will continue with small skill sets building up towards sequencing. Participants in this class will be directed to add a jump towards weaves and a jump toward contacts and vice versa when teams are ready. Dogs will begin to perform angles towards obstacles and turns upon exits. Handlers will learn to train and perform common sequences to add confidence for the dogs towards doing coursework. Progress in weave-pole training with emphasis on this continuing at home to allow for a confident weaver will be ongoing. \nNote\, it is difficult to train a dog to weave in a once-a-week class\, so it is VERY important for teams to follow up at home or a rental time with this as homework. \nHandlers will continue with handling skills on an ongoing basis with importance on connection with the dog\, cuing the obstacles\, and support of those cues to help the dog with commitment. Obstacle discrimination will be introduced. The handler will learn how to change directions with a post turn\, a front cross\, a rear cross\, and a blind cross is. The handler will begin to learn how and when to perform these handling moves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisite: Previous foundation class and director/instructor approval.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/agility-beginner-intermediate/2026-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Agility,Agility: Beginner | Intermediate,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T182000
DTSTAMP:20260714T211057Z
CREATED:20260714T211057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T211057Z
UID:10020120-1784136600-1784139600@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Agility: Masters | Competition
DESCRIPTION:This class continues the elemental work from the Foundation class and builds on it towards full size equipment. The curriculum will progress with a focus on Distance\, Distraction\, and Duration of training behaviors that will be built in agility. These are the 3D’s of training a fluid performance in the future. In this class the A-frame will be going upwards towards a full height when dogs are confident as well as the dog walk. Teeter banging and climbing will be built towards performing a complete teeter. Jump work will continue with small skill sets building up towards sequencing. Participants in this class will be directed to add a jump towards weaves and a jump toward contacts and vice versa when teams are ready. Dogs will begin to perform angles towards obstacles and turns upon exits. Handlers will learn to train and perform common sequences to add confidence for the dogs towards doing coursework. Progress in weave-pole training with emphasis on this continuing at home to allow for a confident weaver will be ongoing. \nNote\, it is difficult to train a dog to weave in a once-a-week class\, so it is VERY important for teams to follow up at home or a rental time with this as homework. \nHandlers will continue with handling skills on an ongoing basis with importance on connection with the dog\, cuing the obstacles\, and support of those cues to help the dog with commitment. Obstacle discrimination will be introduced. The handler will learn how to change directions with a post turn\, a front cross\, a rear cross\, and a blind cross is. The handler will begin to learn how and when to perform these handling moves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisite: Previous foundation class and director/instructor approval.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/agility-masters-competition/2026-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Agility,Agility: Masters | Competition,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T195000
DTSTAMP:20260714T203006Z
CREATED:20260714T203005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T203006Z
UID:10014938-1784142000-1784145000@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Rally: All Levels
DESCRIPTION:Rally is a new dog sport that was created to promote a positive relationship between the dog and its owner. Emphasis is on fun and excitement. The dog and handler learn to negotiate through a course that has a series of stations with signs that display a particular skill exercise to be performed\, healing such as heeling\, right turns\, about turns\, halts\, jumping\, recall\, walking between pylons\, obstacles or people\, etc. Almost like Simon Says on paws! \nNote: Rally Classes are combined (but have two instructors).
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/rally-all-levels-2/2026-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Rally,Rally: All Levels
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T195000
DTSTAMP:20260714T205115Z
CREATED:20260714T204940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T205115Z
UID:10016312-1784142000-1784145000@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Agility: Beginner
DESCRIPTION:This class continues the elemental work from the Foundation class and builds on it towards full size equipment. The curriculum will progress with a focus on Distance\, Distraction\, and Duration of training behaviors that will be built in agility. These are the 3D’s of training a fluid performance in the future. In this class the A-frame will be going upwards towards a full height when dogs are confident as well as the dog walk. Teeter banging and climbing will be built towards performing a complete teeter. Jump work will continue with small skill sets building up towards sequencing. Participants in this class will be directed to add a jump towards weaves and a jump toward contacts and vice versa when teams are ready. Dogs will begin to perform angles towards obstacles and turns upon exits. Handlers will learn to train and perform common sequences to add confidence for the dogs towards doing coursework. Progress in weave-pole training with emphasis on this continuing at home to allow for a confident weaver will be ongoing. \nNote\, it is difficult to train a dog to weave in a once-a-week class\, so it is VERY important for teams to follow up at home or a rental time with this as homework. \nHandlers will continue with handling skills on an ongoing basis with importance on connection with the dog\, cuing the obstacles\, and support of those cues to help the dog with commitment. Obstacle discrimination will be introduced. The handler will learn how to change directions with a post turn\, a front cross\, a rear cross\, and a blind cross is. The handler will begin to learn how and when to perform these handling moves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisite: Previous foundation class and director/instructor approval.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/agility-beginner-2/2026-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Agility,Agility: Beginner,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T205000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192756Z
CREATED:20260714T192618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T192756Z
UID:10006765-1784145600-1784148600@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Obedience: Pre-Open
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: Dog must have earned at least one leg in the Novice class toward their CD to be eligible for the Pre-Open class\, or with approval from the NOCI Director of Training. \nIn this class students will begin to work on the skills required at the Open level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSkills:\n\nThe drop on recall\nThe command discrimination exercise (stand\, sit\, & down from a distance)\nIntroducing the dumbbell to the dog\, and how to get them to hold it\nThe retrieve on the flat & retrieve over the high jump\nThe recall over the broad jump\nThe open version of the stay and get the leash exercise\nVariations of these exercises that are used in the UKC Open class
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/obedience-pre-open/2026-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Obedience,Obedience: Pre-Open
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T205000
DTSTAMP:20260714T205902Z
CREATED:20260714T205902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T205902Z
UID:10017944-1784145600-1784148600@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Agility: Beginner | Intermediate
DESCRIPTION:This class continues the elemental work from the Foundation class and builds on it towards full size equipment. The curriculum will progress with a focus on Distance\, Distraction\, and Duration of training behaviors that will be built in agility. These are the 3D’s of training a fluid performance in the future. In this class the A-frame will be going upwards towards a full height when dogs are confident as well as the dog walk. Teeter banging and climbing will be built towards performing a complete teeter. Jump work will continue with small skill sets building up towards sequencing. Participants in this class will be directed to add a jump towards weaves and a jump toward contacts and vice versa when teams are ready. Dogs will begin to perform angles towards obstacles and turns upon exits. Handlers will learn to train and perform common sequences to add confidence for the dogs towards doing coursework. Progress in weave-pole training with emphasis on this continuing at home to allow for a confident weaver will be ongoing. \nNote\, it is difficult to train a dog to weave in a once-a-week class\, so it is VERY important for teams to follow up at home or a rental time with this as homework. \nHandlers will continue with handling skills on an ongoing basis with importance on connection with the dog\, cuing the obstacles\, and support of those cues to help the dog with commitment. Obstacle discrimination will be introduced. The handler will learn how to change directions with a post turn\, a front cross\, a rear cross\, and a blind cross is. The handler will begin to learn how and when to perform these handling moves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisite: Previous foundation class and director/instructor approval.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/agility-beginner-intermediate-2/2026-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Agility,Agility: Beginner | Intermediate,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T095000
DTSTAMP:20260714T185711Z
CREATED:20260505T211251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T185711Z
UID:10001378-1784192400-1784195400@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Obedience: Beginner
DESCRIPTION:The skills taught in this class that are necessary to move up to the next level are:\n1.) Limited use of luring\n2.) Automatic sits during heeling\n3.) Down on command\n4.) Heeling appropriately during a simple heeling pattern\n5.) Handler is able to walk around the dog to heel position when returning to dog from a stay (dog remains in Sit position)\n6.) Sit for exam\n7.) 30 second sit/stay and down/stay\n8.) An on leash recall \nOur training method is to mark & reward correct behavior\, so food rewards will be used. For information about any of our Obedience classes contact the Training Hall Secretary.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/obedience-beginner/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Obedience,Obedience: Beginner
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T105000
DTSTAMP:20260714T184602Z
CREATED:20260505T210035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T184602Z
UID:10000322-1784196000-1784199000@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Obedience: Beginner
DESCRIPTION:The skills taught in this class that are necessary to move up to the next level are:\n1.) Limited use of luring\n2.) Automatic sits during heeling\n3.) Down on command\n4.) Heeling appropriately during a simple heeling pattern\n5.) Handler is able to walk around the dog to heel position when returning to dog from a stay (dog remains in Sit position)\n6.) Sit for exam\n7.) 30 second sit/stay and down/stay\n8.) An on leash recall \nOur training method is to mark & reward correct behavior\, so food rewards will be used. For information about any of our Obedience classes contact the Training Hall Secretary.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/obedience-beginner-4/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Obedience,Obedience: Beginner
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T115000
DTSTAMP:20260714T193309Z
CREATED:20260714T192415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T193309Z
UID:10006221-1784199600-1784202600@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Obedience: Novice
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: Pre-Novice class skills and approval from the Pre-Novice instructor or with approval from the NOCI Director of Training. \nIn this class you will refine the skills developed in the Pre-Novice class and ultimately have the skills necessary to show your dog at the Beginner Novice or Novice level in AKC or UKC to achieve the Beginner Novice (BN) title\, or Novice level to achieve the Companion Dog (CD) title. \nShowing your dog is certainly not mandatory\, but that is the standard you will be training up to. Anyone who has met the criteria to be in a Novice class is welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nExercises to be Refined:\n\nOn and off leash heeling\nFigure eights\nSit & stand for exam\nA 40′ recall on the flat and a recall over a high jump\nGroup exercises consisting of a one-minute sit/stay and one minute down/stay\nA sit/stay while the handler walks around the room\nSit/stay — get your leash exercise\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHandler Skills:\n\nFootwork\nHand position\nNon-verbal cues
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/obedience-novice-7/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Obedience,Obedience: Novice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T125000
DTSTAMP:20260714T193530Z
CREATED:20260714T193530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T193530Z
UID:10007309-1784203200-1784206200@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Obedience: Pre-Open
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: Dog must have earned at least one leg in the Novice class toward their CD to be eligible for the Pre-Open class\, or with approval from the NOCI Director of Training. \nIn this class students will begin to work on the skills required at the Open level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSkills:\n\nThe drop on recall\nThe command discrimination exercise (stand\, sit\, & down from a distance)\nIntroducing the dumbbell to the dog\, and how to get them to hold it\nThe retrieve on the flat & retrieve over the high jump\nThe recall over the broad jump\nThe open version of the stay and get the leash exercise\nVariations of these exercises that are used in the UKC Open class
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/obedience-pre-open-2/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Obedience,Obedience: Pre-Open
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T135000
DTSTAMP:20260714T193948Z
CREATED:20260714T193948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T193948Z
UID:10008397-1784206800-1784209800@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Obedience: Open
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: The dog must have earned at least one leg in the Novice class toward their CD\, be holding and retrieving the dumbbell\, and be started on the Drop on Recall\, or with the approval of the NOCI Director of Training. \nAll skills introduced in the Pre-Open class will be refined so that eventually the dog can compete at the Open level in AKC or UKC. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSkills:\n\nThe drop on recall\nThe command discrimination exercise (stand\, sit\, & down from a distance)\nIntroducing the dumbbell to the dog\, and how to get them to hold it\nThe retrieve on the flat & retrieve over the high jump\nThe recall over the broad jump\nThe open version of the stay and get the leash exercise\nVariations of these exercises that are used in the UKC Open class\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/obedience-open-2/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Obedience,Obedience: Open
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T171000
DTSTAMP:20260714T211804Z
CREATED:20260714T211804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T211804Z
UID:10020664-1784219400-1784221800@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Nose Work: Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Nose Work was developed to provide all dogs with an outlet to use their natural hunting and scenting abilities and is modeled after working detector dogs. All dogs can take part in a nose work class; young\, healthy\, old\, timid\, or reactive. The purpose of nose work is to engage the dog in the game\, teach the handler how to read their dog\, and build a team relationship all while having fun. The sport and instructors of K9 Nose Work® are overseen by the National Association of Canine Scent Work. \nBefore you say “yes” or “no” to taking a Nose Work class\, there is one hard and fast rule that we must insist on — all dogs must be crated or in your car when they are not searching. There are two reasons for this: \n\nNose work is instinctual for dogs. Any dog near the search area could be perceived as competition and could change a dog’s behavior. Safety first!\nSo much can be learned by observing another dog’s work and you really can’t do that if you are focusing on your own dog.\n\nPlease note: All teams new to nose work have a wait list and limited spaces are available to experienced teams. Contact the Director of Nose Work (jadoes55@gmail.com) to be added to the wait list. \nMore Information: \nIf you would like information about nose work or information about classes at NOCI\, please contact Jim Doescher directly at jadoes55@gmail.com. \nFor more information on Nose Work in general\, you can go to www.NACSW.net.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/nose-work-introduction/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Nose Work,Nose Work: Introduction
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T205941Z
CREATED:20260714T205941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T205941Z
UID:10018488-1784224800-1784228400@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Agility: Beginner | Intermediate
DESCRIPTION:This class continues the elemental work from the Foundation class and builds on it towards full size equipment. The curriculum will progress with a focus on Distance\, Distraction\, and Duration of training behaviors that will be built in agility. These are the 3D’s of training a fluid performance in the future. In this class the A-frame will be going upwards towards a full height when dogs are confident as well as the dog walk. Teeter banging and climbing will be built towards performing a complete teeter. Jump work will continue with small skill sets building up towards sequencing. Participants in this class will be directed to add a jump towards weaves and a jump toward contacts and vice versa when teams are ready. Dogs will begin to perform angles towards obstacles and turns upon exits. Handlers will learn to train and perform common sequences to add confidence for the dogs towards doing coursework. Progress in weave-pole training with emphasis on this continuing at home to allow for a confident weaver will be ongoing. \nNote\, it is difficult to train a dog to weave in a once-a-week class\, so it is VERY important for teams to follow up at home or a rental time with this as homework. \nHandlers will continue with handling skills on an ongoing basis with importance on connection with the dog\, cuing the obstacles\, and support of those cues to help the dog with commitment. Obstacle discrimination will be introduced. The handler will learn how to change directions with a post turn\, a front cross\, a rear cross\, and a blind cross is. The handler will begin to learn how and when to perform these handling moves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisite: Previous foundation class and director/instructor approval.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/agility-beginner-intermediate-3/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Agility,Agility: Beginner | Intermediate,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T183500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T191500
DTSTAMP:20260714T185409Z
CREATED:20260505T213219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T185409Z
UID:10001113-1784226900-1784229300@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Obedience: Puppy
DESCRIPTION:Puppy Class is for puppies 6 months and younger. Puppies must have proof of vaccinations appropriate for their age\, which would include two DHPP vaccines. \nPuppy class is a non-formal class that covers more than sit\, down\, stay\, but also encompasses socialization\, building trust\, confidence and building a positive connection to the handler with positive training methods that shape behaviors. Your puppy will learn all foundation exercises to move on to beginners class after puppy graduation.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/obedience-puppy-2/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Obedience,Obedience: Puppy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T195000
DTSTAMP:20260714T210419Z
CREATED:20260714T210223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T210419Z
UID:10019032-1784228400-1784231400@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Agility: Intermediate
DESCRIPTION:This class continues the elemental work from the Foundation class and builds on it towards full size equipment. The curriculum will progress with a focus on Distance\, Distraction\, and Duration of training behaviors that will be built in agility. These are the 3D’s of training a fluid performance in the future. In this class the A-frame will be going upwards towards a full height when dogs are confident as well as the dog walk. Teeter banging and climbing will be built towards performing a complete teeter. Jump work will continue with small skill sets building up towards sequencing. Participants in this class will be directed to add a jump towards weaves and a jump toward contacts and vice versa when teams are ready. Dogs will begin to perform angles towards obstacles and turns upon exits. Handlers will learn to train and perform common sequences to add confidence for the dogs towards doing coursework. Progress in weave-pole training with emphasis on this continuing at home to allow for a confident weaver will be ongoing. \nNote\, it is difficult to train a dog to weave in a once-a-week class\, so it is VERY important for teams to follow up at home or a rental time with this as homework. \nHandlers will continue with handling skills on an ongoing basis with importance on connection with the dog\, cuing the obstacles\, and support of those cues to help the dog with commitment. Obstacle discrimination will be introduced. The handler will learn how to change directions with a post turn\, a front cross\, a rear cross\, and a blind cross is. The handler will begin to learn how and when to perform these handling moves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisite: Previous foundation class and director/instructor approval.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/agility-intermediate/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Agility,Agility: Intermediate,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T195500
DTSTAMP:20260714T185102Z
CREATED:20260505T213318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T185102Z
UID:10000848-1784229300-1784231700@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Obedience: Puppy
DESCRIPTION:Puppy Class is for puppies 6 months and younger. Puppies must have proof of vaccinations appropriate for their age\, which would include two DHPP vaccines. \nPuppy class is a non-formal class that covers more than sit\, down\, stay\, but also encompasses socialization\, building trust\, confidence and building a positive connection to the handler with positive training methods that shape behaviors. Your puppy will learn all foundation exercises to move on to beginners class after puppy graduation.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/puppy-obedience-3-2-2/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Obedience,Obedience: Puppy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T205000
DTSTAMP:20260714T191253Z
CREATED:20260505T213002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T191253Z
UID:10002438-1784232000-1784235000@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Obedience: Pre-Novice
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: Mastery of Beginner Obedience objectives. \nAs well as learning new exercises\, Pre-Novice students will refine the skills they learned in the Beginner Obedience class. \nStudents in Pre-Novice class must master a level of criteria prior to advancing to a Novice level class with Instructor approval. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeeling Skills:\n\nFocus on handler/engagement between handler and dog (use of high-value treats)\nAppropriate marking and rewarding of behavior\nProper leash handling\nUse of commands\nHeel position; auto sit in heel position upon halting\nAbout turn\, U-turn\, Quarter turns on a pivot (left and right)\nGait changes (slow/fast)\nReverse and call to front\nDog is under control at all times\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommands:\n\nHeel position (set up\, get in\, etc.)\nSit\nDown\nSit and stand for exam\nFinishes (swing and around)\nStay/wait at end of leash (one minute stay on sit and down)\nFront/come at 40 feet (recalls)\n\n\n\n\n\nFigure Eight:\nHandler pacing remains the same while dog speeds up or slows down to accommodate the handler.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/obedience-pre-novice/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Obedience,Obedience: Pre-Novice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T205000
DTSTAMP:20260714T210653Z
CREATED:20260714T210653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T210653Z
UID:10019576-1784232000-1784235000@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Agility: Advanced
DESCRIPTION:This class continues the elemental work from the Foundation class and builds on it towards full size equipment. The curriculum will progress with a focus on Distance\, Distraction\, and Duration of training behaviors that will be built in agility. These are the 3D’s of training a fluid performance in the future. In this class the A-frame will be going upwards towards a full height when dogs are confident as well as the dog walk. Teeter banging and climbing will be built towards performing a complete teeter. Jump work will continue with small skill sets building up towards sequencing. Participants in this class will be directed to add a jump towards weaves and a jump toward contacts and vice versa when teams are ready. Dogs will begin to perform angles towards obstacles and turns upon exits. Handlers will learn to train and perform common sequences to add confidence for the dogs towards doing coursework. Progress in weave-pole training with emphasis on this continuing at home to allow for a confident weaver will be ongoing. \nNote\, it is difficult to train a dog to weave in a once-a-week class\, so it is VERY important for teams to follow up at home or a rental time with this as homework. \nHandlers will continue with handling skills on an ongoing basis with importance on connection with the dog\, cuing the obstacles\, and support of those cues to help the dog with commitment. Obstacle discrimination will be introduced. The handler will learn how to change directions with a post turn\, a front cross\, a rear cross\, and a blind cross is. The handler will begin to learn how and when to perform these handling moves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisite: Previous foundation class and director/instructor approval.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/agility-advanced/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Agility,Agility: Advanced,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20260713T203005Z
CREATED:20260713T202723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T203005Z
UID:10000308-1784246400-1784332799@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:New Rally Fun Match (UKC Venue)
DESCRIPTION:More details will be forth coming.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/new-rally-fun-match-ukc-venue/
LOCATION:Northwest Obedience Club\, 110 W. Woodstock Street\, Suite 2A\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Fun Match
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/UKClogo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Yvonne Smith":MAILTO:Ksmith6@att.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T204339Z
CREATED:20260714T194307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T204339Z
UID:10010304-1784282400-1784289600@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Obedience: Utility Drop-in Training
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in training takes place every Friday from 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.\, with Sits and Downs taking place at 11am. Please sign-in as you enter the building. \nWatch our Facebook Group page for announcements of any possible conflicts or cancellations. \nWe have 3 drop-in rings available: \n\nUtility (sign-in\, 15-minute time slots)\nOpen (work together as desired)\nNovice (no jumps—use as needed)\n\nFees:\n \n\nNon-Members - $10.00 (unlimited number of dogs)\nMembers - $5.00 (unlimited number of dogs)\n\nFree Fun Match Certificates\nFree Fun Match certificates given to workers at NOCI Agility Trials will be honored at Friday Drop-In Training in the following way: \n\nNon-Members - 1 certificate = 1 Friday Drop-In Training session\nMembers - 1 certificate = 2 Friday Drop-In Training sessions\n\nDrop-in Supervisors \nDebbie Fields\ndoodles382@gmail.com\nPhone: 847-651-3607 \nNancy Taylor\nbikeandkayak@aol.com\nPhone: 815-245-0411
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/obedience-utility-2/2026-07-17/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Obedience,Obedience: Drop-in Training,Obedience: Utility
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTSTAMP:20260713T203438Z
CREATED:20260713T203410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T203438Z
UID:10000309-1784332800-1784505599@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Trial: NOCI Barn Hunt
DESCRIPTION:The Barn Hunt will take place in Elmhurst. More details will be forth coming.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/trial-noci-barn-hunt/
CATEGORIES:Event,Titling Event,Trial
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BarnHuntAssociation.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Yvonne Smith":MAILTO:Ksmith6@att.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T132000
DTSTAMP:20260714T194345Z
CREATED:20260714T194345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T194345Z
UID:10010032-1784377800-1784380800@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Obedience: Utility
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: The dog must have earned at least one leg in the Open class toward their CDX\, be able to execute scent discrimination among several articles\, and have a general understanding of the Directed Retrieve & Directed Jumping exercise\, or with the approval of the NOCI Director of Training. \nAll the skills covered in the Pre-Utility class will be refined to prepare the student to show at the Utility level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSkills:\n\nHeeling with no verbal commands to their dog (all signals)\nA drop\, sit\, & come using no verbal commands (all signals)\nA stand at the halt in the heeling & signal exercise\nThe scent discrimination exercise\, where the dog is trained to find & retrieve an article scented by the handler\nThe directed retrieve exercise\, where the dog will learn to retrieve the correct glove from the three placed out\nThe moving stand exercise\, which includes a more thorough exam than at the Novice level\nThe directed jumping exercise\, which consists of a 40’ go out\, and then a directed recall over either the high or the bar jump
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/obedience-utility-3/2026-07-18/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Obedience,Obedience: Utility
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T095000
DTSTAMP:20260714T191527Z
CREATED:20260505T212436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T191527Z
UID:10003233-1784538000-1784541000@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Obedience: Pre-Novice
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: Mastery of Beginner Obedience objectives. \nAs well as learning new exercises\, Pre-Novice students will refine the skills they learned in the Beginner Obedience class. \nStudents in Pre-Novice class must master a level of criteria prior to advancing to a Novice level class with Instructor approval. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeeling Skills:\n\nFocus on handler/engagement between handler and dog (use of high-value treats)\nAppropriate marking and rewarding of behavior\nProper leash handling\nUse of commands\nHeel position; auto sit in heel position upon halting\nAbout turn\, U-turn\, Quarter turns on a pivot (left and right)\nGait changes (slow/fast)\nReverse and call to front\nDog is under control at all times\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommands:\n\nHeel position (set up\, get in\, etc.)\nSit\nDown\nSit and stand for exam\nFinishes (swing and around)\nStay/wait at end of leash (one minute stay on sit and down)\nFront/come at 40 feet (recalls)\n\n\n\n\n\nFigure Eight:\nHandler pacing remains the same while dog speeds up or slows down to accommodate the handler.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/obedience-pre-novice-2/2026-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Obedience,Obedience: Pre-Novice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T105000
DTSTAMP:20260714T184602Z
CREATED:20260505T210035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T184602Z
UID:10000323-1784541600-1784544600@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Obedience: Beginner
DESCRIPTION:The skills taught in this class that are necessary to move up to the next level are:\n1.) Limited use of luring\n2.) Automatic sits during heeling\n3.) Down on command\n4.) Heeling appropriately during a simple heeling pattern\n5.) Handler is able to walk around the dog to heel position when returning to dog from a stay (dog remains in Sit position)\n6.) Sit for exam\n7.) 30 second sit/stay and down/stay\n8.) An on leash recall \nOur training method is to mark & reward correct behavior\, so food rewards will be used. For information about any of our Obedience classes contact the Training Hall Secretary.
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/obedience-beginner-4/2026-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Obedience,Obedience: Beginner
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T115000
DTSTAMP:20260714T191149Z
CREATED:20260714T191149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T191149Z
UID:10004043-1784545200-1784548200@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Obedience: Novice
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: Pre-Novice class skills and approval from the Pre-Novice instructor or with approval from the NOCI Director of Training. \nIn this class you will refine the skills developed in the Pre-Novice class and ultimately have the skills necessary to show your dog at the Beginner Novice or Novice level in AKC or UKC to achieve the Beginner Novice (BN) title\, or Novice level to achieve the Companion Dog (CD) title. \nShowing your dog is certainly not mandatory\, but that is the standard you will be training up to. Anyone who has met the criteria to be in a Novice class is welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nExercises to be Refined:\n\nOn and off leash heeling\nFigure eights\nSit & stand for exam\nA 40′ recall on the flat and a recall over a high jump\nGroup exercises consisting of a one-minute sit/stay and one minute down/stay\nA sit/stay while the handler walks around the room\nSit/stay — get your leash exercise\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHandler Skills:\n\nFootwork\nHand position\nNon-verbal cues
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/obedience-novice/2026-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Obedience,Obedience: Novice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T115000
DTSTAMP:20260714T191821Z
CREATED:20260714T191821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T191821Z
UID:10004316-1784545200-1784548200@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Obedience: Novice
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: Pre-Novice class skills and approval from the Pre-Novice instructor or with approval from the NOCI Director of Training. \nIn this class you will refine the skills developed in the Pre-Novice class and ultimately have the skills necessary to show your dog at the Beginner Novice or Novice level in AKC or UKC to achieve the Beginner Novice (BN) title\, or Novice level to achieve the Companion Dog (CD) title. \nShowing your dog is certainly not mandatory\, but that is the standard you will be training up to. Anyone who has met the criteria to be in a Novice class is welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nExercises to be Refined:\n\nOn and off leash heeling\nFigure eights\nSit & stand for exam\nA 40′ recall on the flat and a recall over a high jump\nGroup exercises consisting of a one-minute sit/stay and one minute down/stay\nA sit/stay while the handler walks around the room\nSit/stay — get your leash exercise\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHandler Skills:\n\nFootwork\nHand position\nNon-verbal cues
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/obedience-novice-2/2026-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Obedience,Obedience: Novice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T135000
DTSTAMP:20260714T194149Z
CREATED:20260714T194149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T194149Z
UID:10008942-1784552400-1784555400@temp.northwestobedienceclub.org
SUMMARY:Obedience: Utility
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: The dog must have earned at least one leg in the Open class toward their CDX\, be able to execute scent discrimination among several articles\, and have a general understanding of the Directed Retrieve & Directed Jumping exercise\, or with the approval of the NOCI Director of Training. \nAll the skills covered in the Pre-Utility class will be refined to prepare the student to show at the Utility level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSkills:\n\nHeeling with no verbal commands to their dog (all signals)\nA drop\, sit\, & come using no verbal commands (all signals)\nA stand at the halt in the heeling & signal exercise\nThe scent discrimination exercise\, where the dog is trained to find & retrieve an article scented by the handler\nThe directed retrieve exercise\, where the dog will learn to retrieve the correct glove from the three placed out\nThe moving stand exercise\, which includes a more thorough exam than at the Novice level\nThe directed jumping exercise\, which consists of a 40’ go out\, and then a directed recall over either the high or the bar jump
URL:https://temp.northwestobedienceclub.org/event/obedience-utility/2026-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Obedience,Obedience: Utility
END:VEVENT
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