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SESSION SCHEDULE - COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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Tuition is based on the number of sessions of a course you attend throughout the week. Some courses are offered multiple times with the same or different instructors. If you sign up for 3 or less sessions, cost is $60 each; 4 –5 sessions, 50 each; more than 5 sessions, $40 each—OR— $40/$30/$20 for auditing stock classes, and shorter classes. Afternoon classroom sessions are approximately an hour in length at are priced at $40/$30/$20. Sessions are rated per handler/dog team. A handler with multiple dogs wanting to work both in the same course must register each separately. 

Class Name	Class Description	Cost/Session
Introductory Level Courses
Herding 101 - Intro to the Bubble M/T 9:15 - 11:00am Terry Kenney TH/F 9:15 - 11:00 am Terry Kenney	Introduction to the ABC’s of round pen herding from the initial herding evaluation and starting your dog on stock. No prerequisite.	$60/$50/$40
Tending 101—Intro to Borders M/T & TH/F   9:15 am—11am  Chelle Schumann	Introduction to the ABC’s of tending style herding from the initial tending instinct evaluation and starting your dog on borders with stock. No prerequisite.	$60/$50/$40
Herding 102 - Stock Psychology, Rusty Jeffers    Wed 10 AM	Understanding how livestock think and how the dog effects their behavior is integral in being a good stockman.	$40/$30/$20
Herding 106 - Introduction to Ducks Wed 9 AM Mary Alice Wisecarver	Introduction to Ducks - Students will have the opportunity to introduce their dogs to working ducks on a long line.	$40/$30/$20

Herding 110 - Herding Fundamentals: Getting your sea legs on started dogs Monday 7-8:45 Mary Alice Wisecarver The Balancing Act Monday 9am - 11am Mary Alice Wisecarver The Drive - How to get it started Tues. 7 am - 8:45 Carol Lucero Stop! The most important tool in your dog's toolbox Tues. 9 am - 11 am Mary Alice Wisecarver Expanding the gather - bigger outruns Thursday 7 am - 8:45 Rusty Jeffers The Balancing Act - II Thursday 9 am - 11am Rusty Jeffers Lines & Obstacles Friday 7 am - 8:45am Val Manning Skill-set Potrpourii Friday 9 am - 11 am Carol Lucero	Herding Fundamentals—Building a strong foundation of skills including flanks, outruns, fetching & driving. (Prerequisite: Herding 101 or equivalent skills)	$60/$50/$40
Production Courses
Production 101 - Stock Primer Tuesday - 3:34 - 4:45 Val Manning	“So you want your own stock” —What breeds work best for herding, how much space and what kind of fencing/housing do you need?	$40/$30/$20
Production 203—Hands On Basic Sheep Handling Wednesday 7:00 AM—9 AM Roy Sage, Terry Kenney and Rusty Jeffers	Basics of sheep handling—how to hold, trim feet, administer worm medication, vaccinations, trimming feet, etc.	$40/$30/$20

Trial Level Courses - Working
Herding 201 - Elements of the Arena and Herding 204 - Elements of the Ranch Herding Program with Sheep/Goats Mon. 9:15am - 11am : Re-Pen techniques, Carol Lucero Tues. 7 AM - 8:45: The Take Pen/Chutes Mary Alice Wisecarver Tues. 9:15 - 11 AM: The Figure 8 Rusty Jeffers Thurs. 7 am to 8:45 am: Ranch Sorting Terry Kenney Thurs. 9:15 am to 11 am: Ranch Penning Rusty Jeffers Fri. 7 AM - 8:45: The Crossdrive - getting from the 4 to the 5 Rusty Jeffers	Students will start with a handlers meeting on the Arena course to discuss the elements of the arena and ranch courses, then work on exercises to address skills needed to effectively perform elements. Prerequisite: Pre-trial title or equivalent skills	$60/$50/40
Herding 201/A Elements of Arena Herding Program with Ducks: Mon. 7 am—8:45 am: The Outrun/Lift/Fetch (ducks) Terry Kenney Tues. 7 am to 8:45 am: The Fence Obstacles (ducks) Terry Kenney	Students will start with a handlers meeting on the Arena course to discuss the elements of the course, then work on exercises to address skills needed to effectively perform elements. Prerequisite: Pre-trial title or equivalent skills	$60/$50/40
Herding 202-B  Elements of the Field Herding Program with Goats/Ducks: Mon 7AM - 8:45 - Outrun/Lift/Fetch (goats) Rusty Jeffers Mon 9:15 to 11am - Negotiating the Drive Panels (goats) Rusty Jeffers Tues 9:15 to 11 am- The Drive Panels (ducks)- Carol Lucero Thurs 9:15 to 11 am- How to get the drive started- Carol Lucero Friday 9:15 to 11 am - The Shed - Rusty Jeffers	Students will start with a handlers meeting on the Field course to discuss the elements of the course, then work on exercises to address skills needed to effectively perform elements. Prerequisite: Pre-trial title or equivalent skills	$60/$50/40
Herding 203-C   Elements of Tending Course 7 am - 8:45 am: Mon/Thur - The Pen, Exit and repen Tues/Fri - Roadwork, Traffic Stop and Car Pass Roy Sage and Linda Rorem 9:15 - 11 AM Mon/Thursday - Roadwork and the bridge Friday - Working the Wide and Narrow Grazes Roy Sage and Linda Rorem	Students will start with a handlers meeting on the course to discuss the elements of the C course, then work on exercises to address skills needed to effectively perform elements. Prerequisite: Pre-trial title or equivalent skills	$60/$50/$40

Test & Trial Mechanics Courses—Classroom
Herding 111 - Beginner's Guide to Tests Monday 3:45 pm - 4:45 PM Mary Alice Wisecarver	A guide for the herding beginner to what to expect when entering various test level courses. How to enter tests, skills needed and what the elements of HIC/HCT, HT, PT and JHD	$40/$30/$20
Herding 112 - Novice Walking Tour to Trialing, Why all the alphabet Monday - 12 noon to 1 PM Mary Alice Wisecarver	An guide for the herding beginner to the various trail level courses and elements and how they showcase various breeds.	$40/$30/$20
Herding 117 - Whistle While You Work Monday - 1:15 - 2:15 Carol Lucero	A guide for beginners on the art of using a shepherds whistle to communicate with your dog. Whistles provided.	$40/$30/$20
Herding 118 - The West Coast Whistle Friday - 2:30 - 3:30 Rusty Jeffers	This picks up from the beginner's class and moves into working on common whistle commands	$40/$30/$20
Herding 120 - Trial Etiquette & Protocols and The Real Rules Monday - 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Carol Lucero	A guide for beginners on the how, where, when and who for successful trialing. Then a discussion on what are the real rules on the trial field. There are many assumptions about what are the rules when trialing and some are legitimate, others are not. This course will be help to clarify the truth from myth.	$40/$30/$20
Herding 126 - An Introduction to the French Course and the FCI European Style of Herding Thursday - 12 noon - 1 PM Linda Rorem	A look at the courses run in Europe and how they compare with those in the United States.	$40/$30/$20
Herding 310-A   Mechanics of A-Course Tuesday 12:00 noon —1:00 PM Carol Lucero	An in-depth, point by point guide through the AKC A-course (Arena) discussing course strategies for both handlers and judges.	$40/$30/$20
Herding 310-B - Mechanics of B-Course Thursday 1:15 - 2:15 PM Rusty Jeffers	An in-depth, point by point guide through the AKC B-course (Field) discussing course strategies for both handlers and judges.	$40/$30/$20
Herding 310-C Mechanics of - C Course Friday 1:15 —2:15 PM Laura de la Cruz	An in-depth, point by point guide through the AKC C-course (Tending) discussing course strategies for both handlers and judges.	$40/$30/$20
Herding 310-D Mechanics of D-Course Friday 12 noon - 1:00 PM Linda Rorem	An in-depth point by point guide through the new AKC D-course (Ranch) discoussing course stategies for both handlers and judges.	$40/$30/$20

Pet and Human Health and Wellness —Classroom

Ask the Vet Tuesday: 1:15 - 2:15 PM Chelle Schumann, DVM	What every trialer should have on hand to deal with injuries or illnesses on the road. Know the signs of heat stroke, dehydration, snake bite and what to do until you can reach veterinary care.	$40/$30/$20
Alternative Training Courses
Alternative Training 101 - Farm Dog Certification Prep Wednesday 11 AM to 12 Noon Mary Alice Wisecarver	This class is designed to introduce you and your dog to the skills required to successfully pass AKC's New Farm Dog Certification Test that will be given on Saturday July 15th and Sunday July 16th	$40/$30/$20
Alternative Training - Introduction to Scentwork and Detection Dog Training Tuesday 2:30 - 3:30 PM Hallie McMullen	This class is designed to introduce Scentwork and Detection work	$40/$30/$20
Alternative Training - Scentwork basics - fun games to build your dogs confidence, Wednesday 12 Noon to 1 PM Hallie McMullen	This class to designed to make Scentwork training fun for you and your dog. Simple hide and seek, targeting the find, etc. Help build more confidence in your dog.	$40/$30/$20
Alternative Training - Scentwork II Wednesday 1 PM to 2 PM Hallie McMullen	This class is designed to help the advanced Scentwork team improve their game; More definite alerts, multi-hide finds, etc.	$40/$30/$20
Alternative Training - Hiking Safely with your Dog Thursday 2:30 - 3:30 PM Bailey Bremner	Dogs and the outdoors. Is there truly anything that goes together better? While watching Rover romp through the woods certainly brings joy to everyone involved, it’s not without its logistical challenges and risks. In this presentation we’ll be covering what gear you need, how to find dog friendly trails, how to get started, keeping your pup safe, how to be a responsible owner on the trail, and more to help you better enjoy your time outside together.	$40/$30/$20
Alternative Training - Introduction to Tracking Thursday 3:45 - 4:45 Chelle Schmann	This is an introduction to tracking with your dog. No experience necessary.	$40/$30/$20
Alternative Learning - Painting with Sam Thursday 5 PM - 6:30 Sam Lieurance	If you have noticed the great murials around RTN, you have seen some of Sam's wonderful artwork. Join her for a painting session complete with your adult beverage of choice. Paint supplies included	$40/$30/$20
Alternative Learning - Day Hike with Bailey Bremner at Eagles Nest Open Space Wednesday - 7 AM - 12 noon Bailey Bremner	Take a small getaway with your pup and learn some new tips along the way! This experience will involve meeting at Eagles Nest Open Space, 17 miles west of RTN, for a guided hike with local hiking expert Bailey Bremner. While trekking through the rolling foothills of the Rockies you will have access to information on how to make hiking with your dog(s) safer, more enjoyable, and sustainable. You’ll also get to learn about local history, geography, flora, and fauna along the way. Length of Hike: 2-5 miles (group and weather dependent) Required Materials: leash, poop bags, water, bowl, training treats	$40/$30/$20