HIGHMARKS K-9

Welcome to Highmarks K-9

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HighMarks K-9 Training offers all levels of Obedience and Agility for all types of dogs.

We teach you how to train your dog and become a positive teammate with your canine companion.

Please pick a class that closely fits your needs. If you don’t see a class suitable, please call Miss Penny at (989) 835-5304 she will help direct you

Student Information

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This page will contain miscellaneous information for students of Highmarks K-9 Training. Check back soon for new updates!

FUN MATCH INFORMATION

ALL DOGS CAN FUN MATCH THE FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

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DROP-IN OBEDIENCE

FEBRUARY 24TH CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

Events

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None planned at this time

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Price List

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Current Class Schedule

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Student Profiles

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Map, Driving Directions

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SCHOOL CLOSING/INCLEMENT WEATHER

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There are no closings at this time.

SCHOOL CLOSING/INCLEMENT WEATHER

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NO CANCELLATIONS AT THIS TIME.

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Thanks

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Driving Directions

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Driving Directions

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Driving Directions from Midland

1271 E. Chippewa River Rd.

Midland, MI 48640

From Midland, take M-20 W to Sandow Rd. Turn left. Turn right on Chippewa River Road, 1/2 mile down on right hand side is Highmarks K-9 Training. Approximately four miles from downtown Midland.

Our Trainers

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Margaret Mark

Living on a farm four miles from downtown Midland, married to a wonderful husband Gary of 25 years with one son Roy, I’ve been a professional dog trainer for the past 20 years, teaching Puppy through Utility classes, Fly Ball, Herding, Conformation and Agility. I opened HighMarks K-9 Training back in 1993, seeing the need for being able to take a dog through puppyhood and training it to advanced titles or just being the best pet it can be, while having fun along the way.

My greatest accomplishment has been qualifying in 2005 for the AKC/Eukanuba Championship in Tampa, Florida in all 3 areas, Conformation, Obedience and Agility with my students. This event is by invitation only for the top dogs in the country.

Past and present dogs I’ve owned: Barlo’s Ashley’s Attitude UD, CD better know as Murphy, my first sheltie who taught me the most. Lacey UDX, Multiple High In Trial dog, qualified for the Obedience Invitational in 1997, ranked 2nd in the country for Collies. Rag’s FDX, UD, MX Qualified for Eastern Regional in 1995 for Corgis. CH Sterling Mick UD, AX, HS, VS. Won an Award of Merit and 3rd place in Open on the same day at the Border Collie Nationals in 2001. CH Borderhall Highmark Megastar, Multiple Group Winning, Top winning Bitch owner handled in 2001. Went out to win BOS at the AKC/ Eukanuba Championship in 2006. MACH/CH Niles CD, 2 legs towards open title, sadly died of kidney failure in the spring of 2008. He accomplished a lot in his short 4 ½ years of life. His daughter, Kelly, a sheltie already is following in his footsteps working on her MACH title. Up and coming Reba a red & white border collie just starting her agility career in 2008.

Cathy Webster

Cathy Webster has been living with and learning from dogs for much of her life. Since getting her first Labrador Jake, receiving 2 legs for UD and 2 legs for AX and received their AXJ before having to retire after being diagnosed with laryngeal paralysis. Her second Lab has received CDX and NA and also received her Novice Fly Ball title. Cathy has trained and competed in fly ball, agility, and competitive obedience. While she really enjoys competition, she is also very committed to “starting puppies off on the right foot, including anything we can teach our pups that makes our lives together more fun”. She believes that anyone can have a great relationship with their puppies based on mutual respect, and she loves finding ways to help people and dogs develop that great life-long relationship.

Susan Hoshaw

Susan's interest in dog training began when she was in high school and her family raised a golden retriever puppy for Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester, MI. After college and graduate school, she returned to her home town of Midland to work for Dow Corning, now she had time to devote to dog training. Zipper, a golden retriever puppy, arrived in 1999 and together they earned a CDX obedience title. Just as they were ready to compete in Utility, Zipper was diagnosed with cancer in 2007 and died shortly thereafter. Meanwhile, Nicky, a rescued BC joined the family in 2005. Nicky thinks that most everything is fun and he earned his CDX plus several agility titles. Twist, a rescued sheltie arrived in 2007. Susan enjoys working with dogs and learning from both the dogs and their owners. She believes in positive reinforcement training and is interested in helping dogs and the people who love them live, work, and play together.

Class Enrollment

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For information on enrollment in

one of our classes
please call:

989-835-5304

Miss Penny will assist you!

Or email us at:

HIGHMARKK9@YAHOO.COM

Upcoming Class Schedule

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Puppy Classes 6 WEEKS ($85.00)

Monday, March 12th 2012, 6:00 - 6:55 Instructor: Margaret Mark

Beginning Class 6 WEEKS ($85.00)

Wait list being formed

K-9 Class 8 WEEKS ($95.00)

Drop-in Obediance ($10.00)

Must have completed a K-9 class. This is an ongoing obediance class, drop-in, working on focus heelwork, recall, control ect.,

Check out student page for more information.

Agility Class 8 WEEKS ($95.00)

Full

Class Descriptions

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Puppy

Get your puppy off to a great start that encourages good behavior. Teach your puppy to come, sit, down, stand and walk on a loose leash. As an added bounce, puppies will learn some fun handler focus exercises. Also your instructors will cover issues from chewing to toenail trimmings. Puppies must be between 10 weeks and 5 months and have a minimum of two of their series of shots.

Beginning

Tired of the dog walking you? This class is for dogs 6 months and older. Basic obedience and control will be taught such as sit, down, come and walking on a loose leash. Instructor will discuss and give help on everyday problems such as chewing, jumping, barking and biting.

K-9

This is a continuation class; dogs must already have had a Puppy or Beginners class. Handlers will continue to work towards off leash control with distractions. New exercises will be learned along the way. Owners may take this class as many times as needed.

Agility

In this class, dogs will learn to properly perform the individual agility obstacles. The goal is to have every dog performing the obstacles in a safe and happy manner. Dogs must have a minimum of 2 classes or have off leash control. Prior Instructor approval needed.

Rally

Rally obedience is a fun, interactive class that emphasizes a more natural and interactive approach to traditional obedience. In Rally, the dog and handler move through a course from station to station; and at each station a sign indicates which exercise is to be performed. Praise, encouragement and unlimited communication between handler and dog are permitted. In this introduction class to Rally, you will learn the basic rules and philosophy of Rally, as well as learn how to read and walk a Novice level course. This is a great way to improve your dog's working attitude while developing a sense of teamwork. Prerequisite: Successful completion of a beginning level obedience class.