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RESULTS & PAWFORMANCE Puppy and Dog Classes and Sports are offered year-round in Brighton and Howell, Michigan.
2018 - Celebrating 37 years! Class sizes are limited, register early to avoid disappointment!
Puppy trainers, note that the
Drop in & Pay: No need to preregister, just come! Bring a check for $28 payable to BCE. ($28 includes BAS fees).
Location: Brighton Hilton Elementary Gym
Time: 7:40p - 8:30/8:40 depending on attendance.
Dates: November 15, 29 and December 6.
I hope to see you and your pup! Thanks, Mary T.
Welcome and thank you for your interest!
Curious about attendance? See class rosters at my Trainer's Bark Newsletter - Click HERE and scroll down.
#1 New? Read Program Information .
#2 Read Trainer Information Form & Rules.
Pets must have two distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza and parvo (DHPP) vaccines, a clear fecal check ideally dated within thirty days prior to class and a rabies vaccine if s/he is six months or older per MI law.
New Pet? To help avoid possible parvo or kennel cough at class, pets that are acquired within two weeks prior to class start should not attend class until the two week incubation period is over. If this applies to you and you do not want to wait for a future session, do register and attend the second class if necessary without your pet. You can observe the lessons and practice at home, your pet will be missed, but will do alright starting at class #3 if you have practiced at home. Thank you!
Note a traffic signal is at the Old US-23 & Hilton Road intersection.
Hilton Elementary Google directions
If using GPS, enter the address above!! HAPRA has several facilities, including the pool at the HS complex.
Howell Recreation Bennett Center Google directions
For a well trained companion:
Note that every effort is made to maintain class schedules as advertised, class date(s) may be subject to change.
Offices are closed on some holidays and school breaks. On line registration is usually available during those times.
Brighton Community Ed (BCE) OR Howell Recreation Parks & Recreation Authority (HAPRA).
If "Wait" list appears for your selection because an offering has filled, consider getting wait listed. Last minute openings occasionally occur.
Refunds: There are no full refunds unless a class is cancelled by BCE or HAPRA. Refunds may take several weeks to process.
Brighton Policy: Each student-requested class cancellation is charged a $10 service fee per class. No refund will be issued unless you provide a two business day notice. If you desire to cancel, you must contact BCE direct. The instructor (Mary T.) has no authority to grant refunds. There will be no refunds for no-show attendance or for going to a wrong location.
Howell Policy: Vouchers for credit only (no cash back) are given prior to the second date a program meets minus a $10 administrative fee. If you desire to cancel, you much contact HAPRA direct. The instructor (Mary T.) has no authority to grant vouchers. There will be no vouchers for no-show attendance or for going to a wrong location.
Walk in - the BCE Office is at 850 Spencer Road, Brighton in the Miller building.
Register on line at: Brighton Results & Pawformance Classes
Disclaimer: I am not endorsing the other pet related class(es) not taught by myself that you may find with my class listings on BCE's web page(s) and/or on their advertising.
Walk in: Office and class location: 925 W. Grand River, Howell, 48843. Only .6 mile west of Grand River and Michigan Ave., the downtown main four.
Resident and Non-resident fee structure for Howell classes due to support from the city and some townships.
Disclaimer: I am not endorsing the other pet related class(es) not taught by myself that you may find with my class listings on HAPRA's web page(s) and/or on their advertising.
Brighton Location: If Brighton Schools are closed, evening classes are cancelled.
Howell Location: If Howell Schools are closed, class may be cancelled. Call 517 - 546 - 0693 to inquire.
If time allows, I will update my web page! Check my Results home page, or the top of this Schedule page or by your class listing.
Regarding registration and/or payment contact the correct office above per class location.
Regarding instruction and classes only, please email me, Mary T. Ratelle:
NO PETS at the first class!
BCE Fee: $118
Next session begins in January 2019.
Next session begins in January 2019.
Pre-requisite: Results Puppy Class Graduate up to seven months and/or instructor permission with the same Puppy Class trainer.
To Register: Inform the instructor, Mary T. that you are coming.
Bring: Payment - see below. Health record updates if any & all supplies and equipment from your last class.
Check in and pay at 6:15.
Check in and pay at 6:20 (Do not enter sooner- Rec. Agility Class may be running).
Register early to avoid disappointment, this class usually fills!
NO PETS at the first class!
Next session begins in January 2019.
Howell Tier Fees: Residents $148/Non Resident $158
Next session begins in January 2019.
Prerequisite: Recent Results trainer and pet that have successfully completed O&M Level One and instructor permission.
Bring to the first class:
Your pet! Also health updates (if any), supplies from the last class and your RDT & PDS blue folder for handouts.
BCE Fee: $128
Next session begins in January 2019.
Prerequisites: RDT PDS O&M Two - Same pet and trainer and instructor permission.
Graduates of O&M Two class are welcome to return to this class for a Brush-Up with the same trainer.
O&M Level Two Returns with an AKC Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog Interest:
The trend of 'fake' therapy, emotional and service dog endorsements do not take the place of good training and testing. Please do not undermine the decades of work to provide people with a genuine interest in volunteering to make the world a better place for those truly in need. I will not participate or support the purchasing of 'fake' certifications which exploit the system.
Bring to the first class:
Your pet! Also health updates (if any), supplies from the last class and your RDT & PDS blue folder
BCE Fee: $108
Next session begins in January 2019.
Prerequisites for RDT O&M Three: O&M Two or Two Plus! and instructor permission, inquire!
Prerequisites for RDT O&M Four: Results O&M Three - Rally-O and instructor permission, inquire!
Join the first available session offered following your O&M Two or Two Plus! graduation.
Past participants in this class that are on break more than two sessions please attend an
*Instructor reserves the right to transfer any pet that interferes with class flow to the remaining classes left in the current session Brighton O&M Level Two class which is currently running, see schedule above. No refunds will be given if a pet is excused from O&M Three/PDS or transfered to O&M Two and is not able to attend O&M Two for any reason.
Bring to the first class: Your pet! Also health updates (if any), supplies from the last class and your RDT & PDS blue folder for handouts.
Note: Class time is shared with the O&M Three Rally-O and Four & PDS AKC CD Show Obedience classes.
BCE Fee: $108
*This class will move to Howell starting on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 5:30p.
What Comes Next? You may continue to train in this class towards a Rally-O title or return for recreation. Trainers at this level are always welcome to O&M Two Plus! which is offered year round.
Howell Tier Fees: Residents $108/Non Resident $118
Group Class Information and Schedule
Extra Practice Opportunity! Drop In & Pay (DI&P)
An In-house special for Results & Pawformance Brighton and Howell trainers with pets currently in the program (or recently graduated) that desire semi-structured extra practice.
Open to Puppy and Obedience & Manners One that have attended Week Four of their class and all in O&M Two, Two Plus! and Three/Four, Rec. Agility.
Puppy Plus! DI&P in Brighton or Howell offers additional dates! For more information, please scroll down to Puppy Plus!
Or bring correct cash (I will have singles for change if needed). NO CC's are accepted for DI&P.
Check in and pay upon arrival before training, thanks!
Directions and building information below.
Note! Offering follows the Puppy class. Do not enter the gym until invited.
If you arrive early, line up under the over hang. Please do not block the exit doors or approach puppies, thanks!
Confirm offering is still available here before coming. If Brighton Schools are closed, the offering is canceled.
2018 Entry Level and Returning Group Class Information and Schedule
Group classes are held in Brighton or Howell, MI. Before registering, please follow steps #1 thorugh #5 below to help ensure you register for the correct class.
If you have questions after reading the information here, please inquire!
Before registering, please follow Steps #1 - #5:
Here you will also FAQs at the bottom of the page, then return to this Schedule page.
If you agree with the terms, print this two page form.
Bring this completed form to your first class so I may review before your class #2.
#3 Health Record Requirements:
Titers documented on veterinary letterhead are accepted!
Other vaccines may be recommended by your veterinarian. Bordetella is recommended if your pet will be boarded, at a groomer salon, in public parks or at day care facilities due to the higher percentage of possible infection.
Note vaccinations are not 100% effective. If your pet displays any health concerns, please do not bring it to class and risk passing infection to other pets. You may attend and see the new lessons to practice at home as your pet is able.
#4 Class Locations with Google Map Links:
Consider travel time for your class location before registering.
Note parking, exercise and entrance areas. Pets are not allowed on other areas of the grounds.
Brighton - Hilton Elementary School - Gym
9600 Hilton Road, west of Old-US 23 on the south side.
Or
From the I-96 exit #145 - Grand River, go north on Grand River to Hilton Rd. (first road traffic signal).
Go east on Hilton Rd. about 1-1/2 miles.
Park in the east lot, not in front of the school.
Exercise area for pets is on the southernmost east side 'islands' of grass inbetween the parking lot and side drive.
My navy blue Jeep will be parked near our gym entrance.
Enter directly into the east GYM entrance through the solid door - not the east side glass doors!
Howell - Bennett Recreation Center - Large Room
925 W. Grand River, Howell MI 48843. (Only .6 mile west of down town four corners - Howell, south side).
The glass window front building is on the south side, east of the High School and Fire Department complexes.
Exercise area for pets is on the west side of the building only - next to the parking lot.
Enter through the main glass doors in front of the building. Enter directly into the central room.
Note pets are not allowed in the rest rooms. If needed, leave your pet in your vehicle for use before/after class.
#5 Read the Class Descriptions and Schedule below.
Scroll down to find your class dates and check your calendar.
NOTE: Classes are organized by color coded paw prints:
Results Puppy Class!
For pups 8 weeks - six months. Older pups may be accepted for confidence building, inquire!
Results Puppy Plus! A Drop In & Pay per class offering.
For Results Puppy Class graduates that are too young for Obedience & Manners Level One.
Obedience & Manners Level One
For pets six months (if ready-see class info) to eight years (older if comfortable).
Obedience & Manners (O&M) Two
offers Canine Good Citizen practice.
Having fun?! Classes following are terrific for those that are enjoying training!
Especially great for pups that 'need a job' or confidence building.
Meet new friends and keep your pup's manners and training progressing.
O&M Two Plus!
Each session offers different dynamics and exercises to keep training interesting!
Optional AKC Beginner Novice (BN) practice or an Intro. to Rally-Obedience at the last class, inquire!
Pawformance Sports! O&M Three - Rally-Novice Obedience - Recreational or Show
Pawformance Sports! O&M Four Rally Advanced - AKC Companion Dog (CD) Show
Pawformance Sports! Recreational Agility - Level One - Intro & Sequences - Jumps, Rally style weaves and Mini Tunnel
Pawformance Sports! Recreational Agility Level Two - Sequences & Courses - Jumps, Rally style weaves and a Tunnel.
Group Classes Below: REGISTER to hold a spot for your pet!
If a Brighton class is missed, a makeup in Howell is not available and vice versa.
Offerings may require minimums and have maximums, do register and pay early to avoid disappointment.
Fee must be paid in full to hold a spot in a class.
NOTE - we make every effort to offer classes as advertised. Due to possible unforseen circumstances, class offerings may be subject to change.
Be sure to list a phone number you can be reached at on short notice if an opening occurs.
Brighton Comm Ed Office
Register by phone with credit card: (810) 299-4130 during regular business hours.
(Behind the BECC building which is on the hill.)
Howell Parks & Rec Office
Register by phone with credit card: (517) 546-0693, ext. 0 during regular M-F business hours.
Fees by each class below are listed in this order.
Resident Fee: City of Howell, Howell Township, Oceola, Genoa and Marion Township Residents /Non-residents
INCLEMENT WEATHER!!
QUESTIONS?
Warning! Training with us may be habit forming - pets and people have fun!
RDT & PDS Puppy Class Description Link
Puppy Start October 25 - Thursdays - Brighton
Location: Hilton Elementary
No class: November 22
End: December 6
Classes #2 - #6 on Thursdays with pets 6:30 - 7:30p
Six classes - same trainer and pet.
BCE Class ID: #454-f18b
Confirm start & end dates when registering.
Register: BCE w/credit card: 810 - 299 - 4130 or on line.
Puppy Start November 12 - Mondays - Howell
Location: Bennett Rec Center, 925 W. Grand River
End: Dec. 17
First class only is 6:20 (check in) 6:30 - 8:45p
Classes #2 - #6 with pets: 6:30-7:30p
Six classes - same trainer and pet.
Howell Tier Fees: Residents $118/Non Resident $128
HAPRA Class ID #TBD
Confirm start & end dates when registering.
Register: HAPRA w/credit card: 517 - 546 - 0693 ext. "0" or on line.
RDT & PDS Puppy Plus! Description Link
Please click on the description link header above for more detailed information.
DO NOT call or try to preregister with BCE or HAPRA.
Simply email me or call the Bark Line 517 - 548 - 4536 (my phone) before 3p on the day you are attending.
If I cannot answer the phone or if you email, leave your name, your pups name and last puppy class location attended.
Puppy Plus! Drop In & Pay Brighton - Thursdays
Location: Hilton Elementary, 9600 Hilton Road (See top of page for parking and more information).
Dates available: November 29 and December 6.
Other dates may be added after next sessions start, please check back.
Class time: 6:30 - 7:30p
Bring $28 check (no CCs) payable to: BCE (Brighton Comm. Ed. Fee includes BAS fee) -
Or - correct cash. (Note: I only have singles available for change).
Puppy Plus! Drop In & Pay Howell - Mondays
Location: Bennett Center, 925 W. Grand River (See top of page for parking and more information).
Dates available: December 10 and 17.
Other dates may be added after next sessions start, please check back.
Class Time: 6:30 - 7:30p.
Bring $28 check (no CCs) payable to: HAPRA (Howell Area Parks & Rec.) -
Or - correct cash. (Note: I only have singles available for change).
Obedience & Manners (O&M) - Level One Description Link
O&M One Start: October 25 - First Class Only Thursday, then Wednesdays - Brighton
Location: Hilton Elementary
No Class October 31 and November 21.
End: December 12
First class only is Thursday, 6:20 (check in) 6:30 - 8:45p No Pets!
Classes #2 - #6 on Wednesdays with pets starting Nov. 7 at 6:30 - 7:30p
Six classes - same trainer and pet.
BCE Fee: $148
BCE Class ID: #455-f18b
Confirm start & end dates when registering.
Register: BCE w/credit card: 810 - 299 - 4130 or on line.
O&M One Start November 12 - Mondays - Howell
Location: Bennett Rec Center, 925 W. Grand River
End: Dec 17
First class only is 6:20 (check in) 6:30 - 8:45p
Classes #2 - #6 with pets: 7:40-8:40p
Six classes - same trainer and pet.
HAPRA Class ID #TBD
Confirm start & end dates when registering.
Register: HAPRA w/credit card: 517 - 546 - 0693 ext. "0" or on line.
Obedience & Manners (O&M) Level Two - Description Link
Graduates of this class are welcome to return for extra practice or a Brush-Up with the same trainer.
Items for future classes will be discussed at the first class: A 10 - 20' long line and a non-skid rug or mat.
O&M Two Start November 7 - Wednesdays - Brighton
Location: Hilton Elementary
No class: November 21
End: December 12
Time: 7:40 - 8:40p
Five classes - same trainer and pet.
BCE Class ID: #456-f18b
Confirm start & end dates when registering.
Register: BCE w/credit card: 810 - 299 - 4130 or on line.
With optional AKC BN or Therapy Dog practice
O&M Level Two Plus! Description Link!
This class shares class time with O&M Level Two.
Bring a note or send an email stating what venue you wish to pursue (hospital, nursing home, school, library reading, etc.). I
nforming me of the organization you wish to volunteer with and it's requirements will help me to help you meet your goals.
and your dog's park-it non-skid rug or mat.
O&M Two Plus! Start November 7 - Wednesdays - Brighton
Location: Hilton Elementary
No class: November 21
End: December 12
Time: 7:40 - 8:40p
Five classes - same trainer and pet.
BCE Class ID: #486-f18b
Confirm start & end dates when registering.
Register: BCE w/credit card: 810 - 299 - 4130 or on line.
O&M Three - Pawformance Sports! AKC Rally-Obedience Class Description Link
O&M Four - Pawformance Sports! AKC Show Obedience Companion Dog (CD) Class Description Link O&M - Level Two Plus! 'brush up' before returning*.
Questions? Call Mary T. 517 548 - 4536.
O&M Three / Four Start: November 1 - Thursdays - Brighton*
Note: This offering may share the training floor with Drop In & Pay attendees.
Location: Hilton Elementary
No Class November 22
End: December 6
Time: 7:40 - 8:40 p
Five classes - same trainer and pet.
BCE Class ID: #458-f18b (Note class is combined w/O&M Four, thus "O&M 3/4" class name w/BCE)
Confirm start & end dates when registering.
Register: BCE w/credit card: 810 - 299 - 4130 or on line.
Or consider Recreational Agility One. It is offered late spring, summer and fall.
Pawformance Sports! Recreational Agility - Level One Description Link
Rec. Agility One Start: March 2019 - Tuesdays
Location: Howell Bennett Rec Center, 925 W. Grand River
End: TBD
Pre-requisite: Results Obedience & Manners Two Plus! and Instructor Permission
Pawformance Sports! Recreational Agility - Level Two - Description Link
Rec. Agility Two Off Leash Start: November 19 - Mondays
Location: Howell Bennett Rec Center, 925 W. Grand River
End: December 17
Makeup if needed will be Tuesday, December 18
Pre-requisite: Results - Pawformance Sports! Rec. Agility #1 and Instructor Permission
Time: 5:30 - 6:20p
Five classes - same trainer and pet.
HAPRA Class ID #TBD
Confirm start & end dates when registering.
Register: HAPRA w/credit card: 517 - 546 - 0693 ext. "0".