Water Obsession with Jen

What is it?

• Class is held at a spring-fed private lake near GVSU's Allendale Campus. Directions to the location will be sent after registration as it is held at a private home, not our training facility. 

Who Can Attend? 

• This class is OPEN TO PUBLIC, so pet dogs as well as service dogs can attend, up to 2 dogs per handler. 
• For second dog, enter a separate registration

What Will We Learn? 

• This class is a fun- and play-based activity. Dogs who can swim or are just learning, will be able to:
• Learn how to safely enter and leave the water from shore, dock, and boat. 
• Kayak and/or Paddleboard skills. If you have your own, and want to bring it after the first week, that's fine. We have a few to borrow during class as needed. 
• Life vests: When needed, and what types are preferred. 
• Safely swimming next to handler within arms reach. 
• Health exercises to do at home to keep our dogs at peak summer swim levels. 
• Commands for Lake, Boat, and Swim safety. These include: 
• Shore
• Go Out
• Circle
• Left / Right
• Take It
• Hold
• Give
• Do I have to commit to the whole season?
• No, this is a fun-based class. Taking time for other activities or vacations are just fine. 
• What is the cost and what does it cover?
• Class fees will be $5 per dog per session. You will not owe for any sessions missed.
• This covers the expenses to keep the lake area mowed, and free of debris. 
• What happens at the last session?
• A PARTY! We will hold a potluck on Thursday, August 11, 2022. 
• Bring a dish/snack to pass along with your usual class equipment. We will be playing some dog-based games (Cutest Face, Best Jump, etc.) and dog-based trivia. 
• Is there a make-up date for last session if weather is poor?
• If there is poor weather on Thursday, August 11th, we will hold the potluck / last session on Thursday, August 18th instead.