1. pets
2. dogs

MOUNTAINEER KENNEL CLUB OBEDIENCE CLASSES
APRIL, 2015
We appreciate your interest in our training classes. We recommend that you submit these registration
materials ASAP as our classes fill quickly. Do not wait to send in your forms until you have your dog’s latest
health records: health records are not required until orientation on April 12.
.
1. Select the class of your choice from the CLASS DESCRIPTORS, complete the APPLICATION FORM and
the DOG PROFILE FORM, enclose payment (make checks payable to the Mountaineer Kennel Club)
and return to:
Cindy Luster
39 Quail Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
2. Please note that we do not send confirmations: you will be notified only if you do not get into the
class of your choice.
3. Obedience classes meet for 50 minutes each week for a total of 6 weeks.
4. Orientation for all LEVEL 1 classes will be held on Sunday, April 12 at 3:00 PM. Please do NOT bring
your dog to orientation, but be sure to bring your dog’s vaccination record. A vaccination form is
included in this packet for your convenience or you may bring your own records. Your instructor must
review this document PRIOR to your dog entering class.
5. URGENT QUESTONS? Cindy Luster (304-296-2829) or cinlus22@comcast.net
6. Please note the "tear-off" at the bottom of this sheet. This is for your convenience. It gives the dates
for the entire session of classes.
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Schedule of Mountaineer Kennel Club Classes
MON CLASSES
ORIENTATION
Sun, Apr 12
3:00 PM
Week 1: Apr 13
Week 2: Apr 20
Week 3: Apr 27
Week 4: May 4
Week 5: May 11
Week 6: May 18
TUES CLASSES
ORIENTATION
Sun, Apr 12
3:00 PM
Week 1: Apr 14
Week 2: Apr 21
Week 3: Apr 28
Week 4: May 5
Week 5: May 12
Week 6: May 19
THURS CLASSES
NO CLASSES
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULE OF ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES
Sunday, April 12
2:45 PM –3:00 PM
Vaccination Record Review
3:00 PM
**General Orientation
**Presentation including dog
Obedience demonstrations
3:45 PM
Classes will meet with the individual instructors;
additional orientation materials will be presented specific
to each class
Orientation is not required for Level 2 or competition
level classes
Do not bring your dog to orientation.
DIRECTIONS TO THE MOUNTAINEER KENNEL CLUB BUILDING
953 POINT MARION ROAD
From I 68 EAST – COMING FROM BRUCETON MILLS/CUMBERLAND: Take exit 7 (705 - Airport Pierpont Road). At the end of the ramp, turn right. Proceed through three stoplights. Please note
that 705 will become 119 North at the second stoplight. Follow 119 North. At the third stoplight,
there will be an All Star Express on your right. Our building is 0.8 miles after that stoplight on the left
side.
From I 68 West – COMING FROM FAIRMONT: Take exit 7 (705 - Airport - Pierpont Road). At the end
of the ramp, turn left and follow the I 68 east directions above.
I 79 Southbound: Take exit 68 East and follow the I 68 east directions above.
Pennsylvania: Follow 119 S to the Pennsylvania/West Virginia border. Our building is 3.1 miles on
the right hand side of the road. (0.4 miles south of the intersection of Baker's Ridge Road with 119 S
in WV.)
RECOMMENDED CLASS PROGRESSION
Level 1: Puppy Playschool, FUN-damentals for the Family Dog……………..age dependent
classes
LEVEL 2: Obedience Skills Practice, Handy Hounds
LEVEL 1 CLASS DESCRIPTORS
Puppy Playschool (LEVEL 1)
Mondays 8:00
 10 to 20 weeks of age only
 Socialization with people and puppies
 Accept handling, take treats gently, stop puppy nipping
 Teaches basic obedience exercises
 Information on basic dog care
$ 95.00 – Class Only
$100.00 – Class and STAR
OPTIONAL: AKC S.T.A.R. PUPPY PROGRAM
If you choose to participate in this program: the following is required: you must attend all six classes
and your purebred or mixed puppy must pass the STAR test on 9 behaviors. The handler must sign a
Responsible Dog Owner’s Pledge, have a written exercise plan for the pup, and a form of ID for the
pup's collar or documentation of a microchip. You will receive paperwork to send to the AKC so your
pup can receive the STAR Puppy Medallion and be listed in the AKC STAR records.
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FUN-damentals for the Family Dog (Level 1)
Mondays, 7:00 PM
Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM
 5 months to any age
 Teaches basic obedience exercises
 Information on basic dog care
$95.00
LEVEL 2 CLASS DESCRIPTORS
Obedience Skills Practice (Level 2)
$95.00
Mondays, 6:00 PM
 Polish and refine basic behaviors
 Reliability to cue
 Consistency of response
 Handler focus
 Preparation for level 3 classes
 Class can be repeated
 Orientation is not required
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Handy Hounds (Level 2)
Tuesdays, 8:00 PM
$95.00
 Pre-requisite - graduation from FUN-damentals for the Family Dog Part 1
 targeting behaviors will be taught
 useful household "duties" will be taught using the targeting behavior
 ringing bells to go outdoors
 putting toys away
 closing doors
 picking up keys
 other useful household behaviors will be introduced
 Orientation is not required
Mountaineer Kennel Club
April, 2015 Obedience Session
Application for Training
Return 1.) This application, 2.) the "Dog Profile" form, and 3.) your payment to:
Cindy Luster
39 Quail Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
ENTRY INTO A CLASS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED WITHOUT PRE-REGISTRATION. Class size is limited. Spaces are
filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
We do not send confirmations!!!!!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Handler Information
Name______________________________________________________________________________
Street_______________________________City_________________State______Zip_____________
Phone (home)_________________(work)_________________Age (if under 18)_________
Email address:______________________________________________________________________
Dog Information
Breed______________________________ Birth date_____________ Sex M
F
Dog's Name_________________________Veterinarian_______________________________
Class Selection: Please indicate your first and second choice of class and time.
MONDAY
_____ 6:00 PM Obedience Skills Practice (LEVEL 2)
______ 7:00 PM FUN-damentals for the Family Dog (LEVEL 1)
______ 8:00 PM Puppy Playschool ____With the STAR Program ____Without the STAR Program (LEVEL 1)
TUESDAY
______ 6:00 PM FUN-damentals for the Family Dog (LEVEL 1)
______ 7:00 PM FUN-damentals for the Family Dog (LEVEL 1)
______ 8:00 PM Handy Hound (LEVEL 2)
(Please read and sign in both places on the other side. Thank you.)
MOUNTAINEER KENNEL CLUB
Agreement to Hold Harmless, Waiver and Assumption of Risk
I understand that attendance of a dog obedience, conformation, or agility training class is not without risk to
myself, members of my family or guests who may attend, or my dog, because some of the dogs to which I will
be exposed may be difficult to control and may be the cause of injury even when handled with the greatest
amount of care.
I hereby waive and release the Mountaineer Kennel Club, INC. hereinafter referred to as the MKC, its
employees, officers, members, and agents from any and all liability of any nature, or injury or damage which I
or my dog may suffer, including specifically, but without limitation, any injury or damage resulting from the
action of any dog, and I expressly assume the risk of such damage or injury while attending any training
session, or any other function, of the MKC or while on the grounds or the surrounding area thereto.
In consideration of, and as inducement to the acceptance of my application for training membership by the
MKC, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the MKC, its employees, members and agents from any
and all claims, or claims by any member of my family or any person accompanying me to any training session
or function of the MKC or while on the grounds or the surrounding areas as a result of any action of any dog,
including my own.
Name of Owner___________________________________
Street___________________________________________
City____________________State____________Zip______
Signature of owner___________________________________
(In case of minor, Parent or Guardian must sign)
Date______________________
SANS, LLC
Hold Harmless Agreement
I waive my rights to assert any claim for loss, cost injury or damages against the Owner of the SANS,
LLC property and/or Mountaineer Kennel Club, their officers, agents, trustees, directors, employees,
and members, present or future, arising from, related to, or in any way connected with the
Mountaineer Kennel Club’s use of the SANS, LLC property for dog training classes.
Signature of Owner________________________________________
Date__________________________________
Mountaineer Kennel Club
Dog Profile
Handler’s name __________________ Age if under 18_____________________________
Daytime phone ____________________ Evening phone_____________________________
Address: (street, city, zip) _____________________________________ _____________________________
Email address: __________________________________
Dog’s call name _______________________ Breed _________________________________
Dog’s age ________ Sex
m
f
Neutered/spayed? yes no
List other family members, including other pets:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Do you have any physical conditions that may affect your training abilities?
Yes  No  If yes, please describe.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Does your dog have any physical conditions we should be aware of? (Food allergies, pain,
special medications) Yes 
No  If yes, please describe.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Where did you get your dog?
 Shelter/rescue program  Professional breeder
 Neighbor/friend 
 Other (Please explain)
 Pet shop
How old was the dog when you acquired it? _____________________________________
How many puppies were in the litter (if known)? ________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
This dog stays mostly o Indoors  Outdoors  Fenced yard
Crate
 Tied in yard
 Loose
How many hours in an average day is your dog:
With humans? __________ Alone? _____________ With other animals? _______________
Weight of your dog: ____________
Feeding (please circle all that apply):
food always available
once/day
Check the words that apply to your dog:
 Fearful
 Shy
 Pushy
 Noisy
 Energetic  Happy
 Friendly Funny
 Protective  Greedy
 Eager to please
twice/day
3 times/day
 Destructive
 Nosy
What is it that you like most about your dog?
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Can you take things away from your dog? Explain if necessary.
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Will your dog get down from the couch or bed if asked?
_______________________________________________________________________
What is your dog doing that upsets you?
_______________________________________________________________________
How would you like your dog to act?
_______________________________________________________________________
Have you previously attended dog training classes: Yes  No 
If yes, where?
_______________________________________________________________________
What did you enjoy or dislike about your previous class?
_______________________________________________________________________
What do you hope to accomplish by the end of class?
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MOUNTAINEER KENNEL CLUB
HEALTH CERTIFICATE
FOR
TRAINING CLASSES
NAME OF DOG_______________________________________________________
BREED___________________________________________AGE_______________
NAME OF OWNER____________________________________________________
VACCINATION RECORD SHOWING DATES OF MOST RECENT BOOSTER(S)
DHLPP (REQUIRED)______________________
Puppies under 6 months of age: (record dates)
DHLPP #1__________DHLPP #2____________DHLPP #3___________
RABIES (REQUIRED)_________________
(Not applicable if puppy is under 4 months of age)
INTRANASAL BORDETELLA (RECOMMENDED)___________________
OTHER HEALTH DATA
DATE AND RESULTS OF MOST CURRENT FECAL CHECK
________________________________________________________________
HEARTWORM PREVENTATIVE (RECOMMENDED)
NAME OF PRODUCT USED
___________________________________________________________
VETERINARIAN’S SIGNATURE OR STAMP
CLINIC NAME__________________________________________________________
DATE_______________________________