About 4 R K9’s Dog Training Club

A volunteer training club in Cedar Rapids

4RK9s Dog Training Club is a volunteer-run club at 910 2nd Ave SW in Cedar Rapids. Its philosophy is built around positive training through trainer enthusiasm, treats, toys and lavish praise. The club is a UKC (United Kennel Club) and NADAC (North American Dog Agility Council) club, and its agility and obedience classes are taught in UKC, NADAC and AKC format. Classes, fun matches and seminars are open to the general public.

Classes

The class lineup covers home obedience, competition obedience from Novice to UD, competition agility from Novice to Excellent in Standard and Jumpers, nosework, Canine Good Citizen classes and testing, just-for-fun agility, getting ready to track, and conformation on an occasional basis. The club also runs open workouts for obedience and agility plus structured obedience, and hosts trials and seminars through the year. Dogs attending workouts need a copy of current shot records.

What to ask

Class fees are set by the number of weeks and the length of each session, so ask about the current rate and the calendar for the class you want. The club asks for patience on replies, since messages may take a few days to return.