CLASS INFORMATION & CANCELLATION POLICY
Because class size is limited and sufficient time is necessary to contact alternate students, class tuition may only be refunded if notice, in writing or by email, is received seven (7) business days prior to the start date of a class by the instructor or Training Director.
Class registration closes 24 hours in advance of the class start date. Classes are subject to cancellation or date changes at the discretion of the Jupiter Tequesta Dog Club (JTDC).
JTDC does not offer partial refunds, transfers of monies from one class to another or private instruction in lieu of group classes. There shall be no refunds for bitches in season.
Unless specifically indicated, (i.e. Conformation Dog Handling Class) classes must be paid in full via PayPal or Zelle to jtdczelle@gmail.com. The online Registration Form to must be completed to confirm registration. If you are unsure that a class is the right class for you and your dog, please contact Kathie Kryla BEFORE signing up via the Registration Form. In the event that a refund is requested and approved, PayPal processing fees will not be refunded.
Kathie Kryla, JTDC Training Director
Phone/Text: (248) 417-1850
Email: KrylaKathie@gmail.com
Participants should follow their veterinarians' recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. Proof of rabies inoculation may be required. Guests are always welcome to visit our classes! Classes are FREE for CCI or other recognized service dog organizations.
Conformation: Pat Boyd: (561) 775-1806
Performance: Kathie Kryla: (248) 417-1850
Questions? Please Contact:
Payments may be made by Paypal, Zelle or (Check for offline Registration only)
Zelle payment:
jtdczelle@gmail.com Please put the Class Name as the reason
PayPal address:
jtdczelle@gmail.com Please put the Class Name as the What's it for?
If paying by PayPal, please add $3.00 to cover the fee.
Check made payable to Jupiter Tequesta Dog Club and given to your instructor.
Please put the Class Name in the Memo
Spring 2025 classes
You will no longer be using the 'Big Red Button' to register. Each Class has its own individual
Register Here button. If there is not a button by your class, contact the instructor for more information.
Registering for a class does not guarantee there is a spot available. You will be informed if you have been put on a waitlist.
Monday
Conformation DROP IN CLASS
Instructor: Pat Boyd 561-307-1020
Classes Start: Monday, 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM DROP IN CLASS
Course Description: Preparation for competing in the breed ring
Prerequisites: Bring a show lead
Instructions: No registration required, but you must sign in at the door.
Cost: Members: $5.00, Non-Members: $8.00
Tuesday
Basic Obedience Register Here
Instructor Lorene Taylor Contact — 561-301-2935
Classes Start: Tuesday June 10, 2025. 5:30-6:30 PM 6 week session limit 8 students
Course Description: Have fun learning to work with your dog using positive reinforcement.
Prerequisites: None
Instructions: Bring treats, a water dish and a sense of humor
Cost - $50 members and $80 non members
Rally II Registration is Closed. Class is in progress
Instructor: Scott T Adams Sr (561) 386-0630
Class starts Tuesday, April 29th at 7 PM, 6 weeks session limit 6 students
Course Description:. You will be running Rally Novice courses. This is a novice class so it is done on lead.
Prerequisites: This is a continuation of Rally I
Instructions: You will be entering and exiting the ring as well as warming up, so please be vigilant at all times. This is a novice class so it is done on lead. Please remember to clean up after your dogs at all times.
Cost. $50 members and $80 non members
Rally Intermediate/Advanced I Register Here
Instructor: Scott T Adams Sr (561) 386-0630
Class starts Tuesday, June 24th at 7 PM, 6 weeks session limit 8 students
Course Description: Learning Rally Advanced Signs
Prerequisites: Rally Novice title or working at this level
Instructions: You will be entering and exiting the ring as well as warming up, so please be vigilant at all times.
Cost. $50 members and $80 non members
Wednesday
(afternoon and evening)
Therapy Dog Preparation Class Register Here
Instructor: Karin Vermeegan. Contact information- (561) 301-6991
Classes Start: Wednesday June 4, 2025. Time: 7:00 pm 6 week session
Course Description -This course prepares your dog to become a certified therapy dog. Your dog should know some basic behaviors and should be kind to people and dogs. A therapy dog is a dog who makes other people happy. For that reason only dogs with a soft expression and friendly wagging tail should attend this class. The focus will be on refining basic skills,working on calm, polite behavior and appropriate responses to distractions. Certification will be done by “Bright and Beautiful” after thecourse. Does your dog make people and children smile? Please consider becoming a working team for “Bright and Beautiful”!
Prerequisites - CGC or instructor approval
Instructions - Contact Karin for availability.
Cost - $50 members and $80 non members
To see what are local therapy dog teams are doing in this area see our Pet Therapy Page
Thursday
Utility Class Contact Instructor for registration information
Instructor: Kathie Kryla (248) 417-1850
Classes Start: Thursday, Ongoing 10 AM, for 6 weeks, Limit 6 students
Course Description: Preparation for trialing in utility
Prerequisites: Open title or working at that level. Dogs must be under handlers control because we will do a lot of work off leash. Registration requires instructor approval In advance. Your registration will not be accepted into the class without it.
Instructions Contact Kathie for questions and availability
Cost - $50 members and $80 non members
Conformation DROP IN CLASS
Instructor: Barb Didjurgis
Classes Start: Thursday, 1:00 PM DROP IN CLASS
Course Description: Preparation for competing in the breed ring
Prerequisites: Bring a show lead
Instructions: No registration required, but you must sign in at the door.
Cost: Members: $5.00, Non-Members: $8.00
Scent Work Contact Instructor for registration information
Instructor: Lauren Walsh (561)203-5664.
Classes Start: Thursday, Afternoon and Evening
Course Description: There will be 3 different classes covering different levels
Prerequisites: Registration requires instructor approval In advanced. Your registration will not be accepted into the class without it.
Instructions: Dogs must remain crated at all times when they are not working
Cost - $50 members and $80 non members
Friday
Beginning Fetch Drop-In Contact Tricia if interested
Instructor: Tricia Boychuk at tbEsquire1@gmail.com
Class starts: Friday May 16th from 6-7:30 PM one session
Course Description: See below
Instructions: No registration required, but you must sign in at the door. Contact Tricia to verify class availability
Prerequisite: Some desire to chase and retrieve an item.
Cost: Member $10.00
Intermediate Fetch Drop-In Contact Tricia if interested
Instructor: Tricia Boychuk at tbEsquire1@gmail
Class Starts: Friday May 23rd from 6-7:30 PM one session
Course Description: See below
Instructions: No registration required, but you must sign in at the door. Contact Tricia to verify class availability
Prerequisite: Fetch Novice or working at this level
Cost: Member= $10.00
Course Description These 2 fun classes will focus on teaching the fundamentals of AKC Fetch, a non-competitive sport designed to teach a dog to reliably chase and return an acceptable item to the handler. These Classes will cover the fundamentals of Novice Fetch and Intermediate Fetch. They will help develop the dog’s ability to retrieve an item in motion, recall while possessing the item, and deliver the item to the handler. This class will help prepare your team to participate in upcoming Fetch Trials. ( You can sign up on the events page under Midnight Madness} Acceptable fetch items (Novice and Intermediate): tennis ball (or equivalent), ball on a rope, retrieving bumper (plastic or cloth), or toy (such as a Kong Wubba). Bring your retrieve item each week
Saturday
Fun Agility Registration is Closed. Class is in progress. Next Session is coming soon
Instructor: Karin Vermeegan. Contact information (561) 301-6991
Class Starts: Saturday, April 12 - May 17 for 6 weeks, Limit 6 students
8:45 AM Group
10:00 AM Group
11:15 AM Group
Course Description: This creative agility class is a once a week challenge for owners and dogs. There is a different course every week. Can you keep your dog’s attention? Can you manage your dog to go up, over and through about 14 different obstacles? Do you want to learn without being judged and work at your own pace? This class does not prepare you and your dog for competition. It is just an hour of fun, accomplishment and bonding with your dog.
Instructions: Contact Karin for availability and to see if it is the right class for you and your dog.
Prerequisite: None
Cost: Member $50 Non Member $80
Sunday
More Fun Agility Registration is Closed. Class is in progress. Next Session is coming soon
Instructor: Karin Vermeegen (561) 301-6991
Class Starts: Sunday, April 13 - May 18 10:00 AM for 6 weeks, Limit 6 students
Course Description: This creative agility class is a once a week challenge for owners and dogs. There is a different course every week. Can you keep your dog’s attention? Can you manage your dog to go up, over and through about 14 different obstacles? Do you want to learn without being judged and work at your own pace? This class does not prepare you and your dog for competition. It is just an hour of fun, accomplishment and bonding with your dog.
Instructions: Contact Karin for availability and to see if it is the right class for you and your dog.
Prerequisite:
Cost: Member $50 Non Member $80
NOSE WORK CLASSES
Basic Nose Work Registration Closed Full
Instructor: Judy McPartland, CNWI nwdogmom@icloud.com
Class Starts: Sunday, May 18, 2025, 1:30 – 2:30 PM. This is a 6-week class.
Course Description: Learn more about canine olfactory abilities. Allow your dog to take the lead in solving puzzles using their natural scenting abilities. How: Initially dogs will search independently for food or a toy while handlers focus on their observational skills. Teams will work at their own pace. Handlers will learn from observing all dogs in the class. Exercises will use the environment to provide learning experiences for the dogs. We will use self-reward to build dogs' independent hunting and problem-solving skills. Timing for the introduction to target odor in searches will depend on the level of the dog’s independence and the level of the handler’s observational skills. At any one time, there may be a mix of some dogs searching for primary (food/toys) and some for-target odor.
Prerequisites:
Instructions: REGISTRATION and PAYMENT by zelle or paypal REQUIRED (use RED Button next to the class name that says Register Here) In this class dogs work one at a time, so dogs must be able to rest quietly in a crate when not working.
Continuing Nose Work Foundations Postponed, Coming in the Fall
Instructor: Judy McPartland, CNWI nwdogmom@icloud.com
Class Starts Sunday, May 18, 2025, 2:45-3:45 PM. This is a 6-week class.
Course Description: Continuing foundation work for dogs early in nose work career. Exercises will focus on strengthening the dog’s odor obedience and the handler’s ability to read the dog. Birch, anise and clove will be used in hides. Searches may include the various odor elements used in competition nose work. Elements emphasized will be adapted to the needs of the class participants, upcoming event opportunities and weather. Hide puzzles will include multiple hides, elevations, thresholds, corners, blocked hides and non-productive areas. Prerequisites:
Instructions: REGISTRATION and PAYMENT by zelle or paypal REQUIRED (use RED Button next to the class name that says Register Here) In this class dogs work one at a time, so dogs must be able to rest quietly in a crate when not working.
Nose Work Advanced Skill Development Postponed, Coming in the Fall
Instructor: Judy McPartland, CNWI nwdogmom@icloud.com
Class Starts Sunday, May18, 2025 from 3:30-4:45 PM.
INSTRUCTOR: Judy McPartland, CNWI nwdogmom@icloud.com
Course Description: Continuing work to strengthen team skills for dogs that are competing in nose work. Teams will be presented with exercises that encourage independence, drive to source and problem-solving. Handler challenge will be to support the dog and to understand the scent picture that the dog is communicating. Birch, anise and clove will be used in hides. Search exercises will be designed to build a foundation for further growth as teams get ready to progress to higher levels.
Prerequisites:
Instructions: REGISTRATION and PAYMENT by zelle or paypal REQUIRED (use RED Button next to the class name that says Register Here) In this class dogs work one at a time, so dogs must be able to rest quietly in a crate when not working.