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                                            Vom Gildaf
                                            Training Services

                                            MEET THE TRAINER
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                                            ** IN HOME TRAINING, PRIVATE LESSONS, WORKSHOPS **

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                                            Trained Puppy Program (TPP)

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                                            The vom Gildaf "Trained Puppy" Program is offered to vom Gildaf puppies ONLY. We will not take in outside puppies for training. What this program offers is for you, the buyer, to get a vom Gildaf puppy with a head start in training. Here's how it works. When you purchase your vom Gildaf puppy, you will pay for your puppy up front. But instead of taking your puppy home at 7 weeks, he/she will remain with us for training. 


                                            There are 2 TPP options:

                                            Option 1: This training program will run for 2 weeks and you will pick your puppy up at 9 weeks old. This is a very basic head start for your puppy and includes:

                                            * Crate Training *
                                            * Extended Socialization *


                                            Option 2: This training program will run for 5 weeks and you will then pick your puppy up at 12 weeks of age. At pick up time, you will get a short training lesson as to what your puppy has learned, how it was taught and how to maintain his/her skills. What will your puppy learn during those 5 weeks? 

                                            * Crate Training *
                                            * Sit *
                                            * Down *
                                            * Puppy Recalls *
                                            * Door Manners *
                                            * Leash Manners *
                                            * Extended Socialization *

                                            The idea of this program is to give you and your puppy a headstart on basic manners. No puppy is fully trained at 12 weeks of age but this offers your puppy the skills and understanding of basic training. It is up to you as the buyer to maintain the puppy's skills. 

                                            If you are interested in knowing more about our "Trained Puppy" Program, you can 
                                            contact us for more information, pricing, etc.
                                             
                                            Melinda Clark is the owner and trainer of vom Gildaf German Shepherds. To read about Melinda's training creditentials, click
                                             HERE


                                            Vom Gildaf TPP Graduates:
                                            Indy vom Gildaf
                                            Izya vom Gildaf

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                                            Schutzhund Obedience (BH)

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                                            Vom Gildaf now offers a Schutzhund BH Titling Program. This program consists of your dog being boarded with us for training and titling for the BH. This program is open to any dog. Length of time the dog is boarded with us depends on his/her level of previous training skills. It can take anywhere from 2 months to longer to train and title for the BH. This will be discussed on an individual basis.  The BH Obedience consists of:

                                            * On Lead Heeling *
                                            * Off Lead Heeling *
                                            * Stay *
                                            * Down In Motion/Recall * 
                                            * Sit in Motion*

                                            REQUIREMENTS FOR A DOG TO BE BOARDED AND TRAINED WITH US:
                                            * Dog must come for a free evaluation before being accepted for training *
                                            * Dog must be civll...NO AGGRESSION, NO SPOOKINESS *
                                            * Dog must be crate trained *
                                            * All dogs accepted must be registered with the AKC and GSDCA-WDA *
                                            * All trial expenses (gas, entry fees) and paperwork are dog owners responsibility *

                                            If you are interested in your dog being trained and titled for a BH, 
                                            contact us for more details and price.
                                            Melinda Clark is the owner and trainer of vom Gildaf German Shepherds. To read about Melinda's training creditentials, click
                                             HERE

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                                            German Conformation 

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                                            Vom Gildaf now offers a German Conformation ("G" or "SG") Titling Program. This program consists of your dog being boarded with us for training and titling for the SV Rating. This program offers a couple of options for titling. 

                                            1. ) Your dog can be boarded and trained with us for a 1 month period. During this time, he/she will learn the skills required to show in the conformation ring. After 1 month, the dog will be returned to the owner and then required to be brought back to us for shows. 

                                            2. ) Your dog can be boarded and trained with us for the duration it takes to title. Titling can happen in 1 weekend, or over the course of several weekends. It all depends on what shows are coming up, how often the shows are and your dog's success rate. 

                                            These options and price can be discussed in length on an individual basis. 

                                            The SV Conformation training consists of:

                                            * Hand Stacking*
                                            * Free Stacking *
                                            * Gaiting *
                                            * Standing for a Judge * 
                                            * Extensive handling of all body parts *

                                            REQUIREMENTS FOR A DOG TO BE BOARDED AND TRAINED WITH US:
                                            * Dog must come for a free evaluation before being accepted for training *
                                            * Dog must be civll...NO AGGRESSION, NO SPOOKINESS *
                                            * Dog must be crate trained *
                                            * All dogs accepted must be registered with the UKC *
                                            * All trial expenses (gas, entry fees) and paperwork are dog owners responsibility *

                                            If you are interested in your dog being trained and titled for a German Conformation rating,  
                                            contact us for more details and price.
                                            Melinda Clark is the owner and trainer of vom Gildaf German Shepherds. To read about Melinda's training creditentials, click
                                             HERE

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                                            UKC Conformation (U-CH)

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                                            Vom Gildaf now offers a UKC Conformation (U-CH) Titling Program. This program consists of your dog being boarded with us for training and titling for the U-CH. This program offers a couple of options for titling. 

                                            1. ) Your dog can be boarded and trained with us for a 1 month period. During this time, he/she will learn the skills required to show in the conformation ring. After 1 month, the dog will be returned to the owner and then required to be brought back to us for shows. 

                                            2. ) Your dog can be boarded and trained with us for the duration it takes to title. Titling can happen in 1 weekend, or over the course of several weekends. It all depends on what shows are coming up, how often the shows are and your dog's success rate. 

                                            These options and price can be discussed in length on an individual basis. 

                                            The UKC U-CH consists of:

                                            * Hand Stacking*
                                            * Free Stacking *
                                            * Gaiting *
                                            * Standing for a Judge * 
                                            * Extensive handling of all body parts *

                                            REQUIREMENTS FOR A DOG TO BE BOARDED AND TRAINED WITH US:
                                            * Dog must come for a free evaluation before being accepted for training *
                                            * Dog must be civll...NO AGGRESSION, NO SPOOKINESS *
                                            * Dog must be crate trained *
                                            * All dogs accepted must be registered with the UKC *
                                            * All trial expenses (gas, entry fees) and paperwork are dog owners responsibility *

                                            If you are interested in your dog being trained and titled for a U-CH,  
                                            contact us for more details and price.
                                            Melinda Clark is the owner and trainer of vom Gildaf German Shepherds. To read about Melinda's training creditentials, click
                                             HERE

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                                            AKC/UKC Obedience (CD/U-CD, CDX/U-CDX, UD/U-UD)

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                                            Vom Gildaf now offers a AKC or UKC Obedience Titling Program. This program consists of your dog being boarded with us for training and titling for Obedience titles. This program is open to any dog. Length of time the dog is boarded with us depends on his/her level of previous training skills. It can take anywhere from 2 months to longer to train and title for obedience titles. This will be discussed on an individual basis.  The Obedience consists of:

                                            * On Lead Heeling *

                                            * Figure 8 *
                                            * Stand for Exam *
                                            * Off Lead Heeling *
                                            * Stay *
                                            * Drop on Recall * 

                                            * Retrieve on the Flat *
                                            * Retrieve over the jump *
                                            * Scent Descrimination *
                                            * Hand Signals *
                                            * Glove Retrieve *
                                            * Moving Stand *
                                            * Directed Jumping *
                                            REQUIREMENTS FOR A DOG TO BE BOARDED AND TRAINED WITH US:
                                            * Dog must come for a free evaluation before being accepted for training *
                                            * Dog must be civll...NO AGGRESSION, NO SPOOKINESS *
                                            * Dog must be crate trained *
                                            * All dogs accepted must be registered with the AKC and GSDCA-WDA *
                                            * All trial expenses (gas, entry fees) and paperwork are dog owners responsibility *

                                            If you are interested in your dog being trained and titled for a BH, 
                                            contact us for more details and price.
                                            Melinda Clark is the owner and trainer of vom Gildaf German Shepherds. To read about Melinda's training creditentials, click
                                             HERE

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                                            Scent Imprinting & Tracking

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                                            Vom Gildaf now offers a Scent Imprinting Program. This program consists of your dog being boarded with us for training and trained in Scent Discrimination for HRD (Human Remains Detection), Live Find Trailing or Tobacco Detection. This program is open to any dog. Length of time the dog is boarded with us depends on his/her level of previous training skills. It can take anywhere from 2 months to longer to train descrimination. This will be discussed on an individual basis.  

                                            REQUIREMENTS FOR A DOG TO BE BOARDED AND TRAINED WITH US:
                                            * Dog must come for a free evaluation before being accepted for training *
                                            * Dog must be civll...NO AGGRESSION, NO SPOOKINESS *
                                            * Dog must be crate trained *
                                            * All dogs accepted must be registered with the AKC and GSDCA-WDA *
                                            * All trial expenses (gas, entry fees) and paperwork are dog owners responsibility *

                                            If you are interested in your dog being trained and titled for a BH, 
                                            contact us for more details and price.
                                            Melinda Clark is the owner and trainer of vom Gildaf German Shepherds. To read about Melinda's training creditentials, click
                                             HERE

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                                            Flyball

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                                            Vom Gildaf now offers a Flyball Training Program. This program consists of your dog being boarded with us for training in Flyball. This program is open to any dog. Length of time the dog is boarded with us depends on his/her level of previous training skills. Length of boarding will be discussed on an individual basis.  

                                            While boarded with us, your dog will learn:
                                            * Proper Box Turn/Skills *
                                            * Recalls over the jumps *
                                            * Ball and Toy Drive *
                                            * Passing other dogs * 
                                            * Full Flyball Runs *

                                            REQUIREMENTS FOR A DOG TO BE BOARDED AND TRAINED WITH US:
                                            * Dog must come for a free evaluation before being accepted for training *
                                            * Dog must be civll...NO AGGRESSION, NO SPOOKINESS *
                                            * Dog must be crate trained *
                                            * All dogs accepted must be registered with the AKC and GSDCA-WDA *
                                            * All trial expenses (gas, entry fees) and paperwork are dog owners responsibility *

                                            If you are interested in your dog being trained and titled for a BH, 
                                            contact us for more details and price.
                                            Melinda Clark is the owner and trainer of vom Gildaf German Shepherds. To read about Melinda's training creditentials, click
                                             HERE

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                                            Competition Obedience and Agility Workshops

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                                            vom Gildaf hosts Competition and Agility workshops on occasion. Contact us for upcoming dates.

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