ECHO HILLS KENNEL CLUB OF OHIO, INC.

1 echo HILLS KENNEL club OF ohio , INC. WELCOME to the echo HILLS KENNEL club of ohio , Inc. training session! Our club 's purpose is to further the advancement of all breeds of dogs. Whether your participation in our classes is to work towards titles or simply to gain confidence and improve handling response between you and your dog, we hope you enjoy echo hill 's course. GOALS We are a non-profit, service organization and are dedicated to the education of the dog owner and non -dog owner alike. We encourage active participation by minors in our club .

2 Our members are actively striving toward humane treatment for all animals, including the necessary education and action for helping to curb the pet population explosion. ACTIVITIES Our best known activity is the offering of obedience training classes. We have qualified and dedicated instructors for Puppy Dog, Beginning Obedience, Advanced Skills, Agility, Rally and Conformation classes. Our members also work in many other areas of training their dogs, including fieldwork, retrieving on land and in water, agility, tracking and others.

3 We are active in presenting exhibitions with our dogs for community organizations and public functions. These are informative and aimed at stressing the responsibilities of dog ownership. As one of the ways we sponsor responsible dog ownership we regularly offer the AKC Canine Good Citizen tests. A very high percentage of our members actively participate in American KENNEL club shows and activities. OBEDIENCE TRAINING SESSIONS Monday evenings 7:00 to 9:00 pm, September through June, at the Miami County Fairgrounds in the Duke Lundgard Youth Assembly Building on North County Road 25A, Troy, ohio 45373.

4 The entrance gate for this building is on County Road 25A just south of the Miami County Animal Shelter driveway. The building is just inside the gate, on the left. AGILITY TRAINING SESSSION Monday evenings 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Sept. through June, at the Miami CountyFairgrounds in the echo HILLS KENNEL club multi-purpose training facility on North County Road 25A, Troy, ohio 45373. The entrance gate for this building is on County Road 25A just south of the Miami County Animal Shelter driveway. It is the second building on the left.

5 For more information: Call: Patty Jordan (937) 473-0335 Charley McMaster (937) 947-2059 Log onto our website: (4) 11/2014 echo HILLS KENNEL club OF ohio , INC. AGILITY Beginner s Agility $ Intermediate Agility $ Advanced Agility $ Trial course run-throughs (must have completed beginners) $ TRAINING REGULATIONS Dogs must be at least 6 months of age and completed at least 1 obedience class to participate in agility. 1. The first night of class, _____, is orientation night and is intended for people and dogs.

6 REGISTRATION CHECK-IN IS AS FOLLOWS: 7:00PM CLASS 6:30 TO 7:00PM 8:00PM CLASS 7:45 TO 8:00PM A.) Brin g proper immunizations (shots) records: DOGS OVER 6 MONTHS MUST HAVE HAD DHL, RABIES AND PARVO VACCINES. (Dogs must have proper immunizations to attend our classes. This is intended to help prevent the spread of communicable diseases). B.) Bring a six-foot leash, leather is recommended. For your convenience we have available six - foot leather leashes for $ each C.

7 Your dog must be on a buckle collar (no choke or pinch collars acceptable) D.) Bring a chair, crate and water for both you and your dog. E.) Bring 3 different kinds of treats. Suggestions: Biljack, cheese, hot dogs, chicken, salmon treats, liver, roast beef (treats should b e no larger than inch in size). 2. Only one person may handle the dog during training sessions. 3. Wear working clothes and flat rubber soled shoes or tennis shoes. 4. DO NOT bring sick or "in heat" dogs to classes, but do attend yourself.

8 5. DO NOT feed your dog the evening of training classes. You are responsible for cleaning up any accidents. 6. Only one class per session can be made up. 7. You should be prepared to spend two (2) short training sessions (10-15 minutes) with your dog daily between training sessions. 8. You will be expected to help with the loading and/or unloading of the equipment used in these classes depending on the number of classes scheduled. 9. To participate in training classes a young person between ages ten to eighteen must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

9 PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST ATTEND EACH CLASS! REMINDER: ALL OUR CLASSES FILL UP QUICKLY AND ARE LIMITED IN SIZE TO 10 STUDENTS PER CLASS. DUE TO THIS DEMAND WE SUGGEST THAT YOUR APPLICATION AND CLASS FEE BE SENT IN ADVANCE TO INSURE YOU RE RESERVED SPOT. You will be contacted ONLY if the class you are registering for has been filled prior to receiving your registration form in the mail. SEND REGISTRATION AND FEES TO: echo HILLS KENNEL club C/O PATTY JORDAN 3250 N.

10 STATE ROUTE 48 COVINGTON, ohio 45318 (1) 11/2014 ( club use only) Rec d _____Paid _____shots_____ echo HILLS KENNEL club Agility Registration Form Name_____ Address_____ City_____ State_____ Zip_____ Phone (_____) _____ Dogs Birth date (MM/YY) _ _____ Dogs Name _____ Breed _____ Choose One: New Student (Where did you hear about us?) _____ Previous Student (What was the last class you took?) _____ Choose One: _____Beginner Agility _____ Intermediate Agility _____Advanced Agility ____Run-through RELEASE AND AGREEMENT TO ASSUME RISK OF INJURY READ THIS CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND IT BEFORE YOU SIGN IT!