Group class games

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Group class games

Posted by Anonymous Member on July 14, 2022 at 9:55 pm

Hello! I’m new to running group classes and I love it so far but I would like to have more games/interactive/fun activities to include in class. Right now I end a class with a speed recall challenge and another with an “obstacle course” where they have to complete cues we’ve been working on during class like sit, down, bungee stay, touch,ect. But I would love to hear any tips, tricks or games you are willing to share. Thank you! ????

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Anonymous Member

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July 15, 2022 at 5:32 pm

Welcome to the wide world of group classes @K9Ashley and bravo for thinking ahead to create a fun and engaging environment for your learners!

I like to play Simon Says and Basic Skills Square Dancing on day six of my group classes to give everyone a chance to show off some skills in a playful way.

I do know that some trainers incorporate games throughout their classes and I’m looking forward to what other folks have to add.
- Anonymous Member
  
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  July 15, 2022 at 9:34 pm
  
  @jenwalker – thank you! I really enjoy it and it seems like a great way to reach owners and hopefully prevent some common behavior problems. Thank you so much for those ideas, I totally forgot about Simon says! I would love to hear how you set up the square dance obedience
  - Anonymous Member
    
    Member
    July 16, 2022 at 5:01 pm
    
    Honestly, it is more like contra dancing in the round; I call out known cues to the teams and keep them moving around the room. I make a point of giving shout-outs to the teams when they perform the skills (“Great Sit at Stop Jane and Fido”, “Look at that Heel work from Joe and Fluffy”); sometimes other teams start to cheer each other on which really makes my day!
    - Anonymous Member
      
      Member
      July 16, 2022 at 7:13 pm
      
      Oh I love that!! Thank you!
Catherine Comden

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July 18, 2022 at 11:27 am

@K9Ashley I love teaching with games – it’s so fun for everyone. It looks like Terry Ryan has a new group class games book out – I bet it’s a great resource; has anyone taken a look at this?
- Anonymous Member
  
  Member
  July 19, 2022 at 10:11 pm
  
  Thank you! I can’t wait to check that out!
  - Jackie Congdon
    
    Member
    July 20, 2022 at 7:35 am
    
    I have this book! Close to 100 games in a group setting. All of them can be modified for different levels although the dogs should know basic cues. Fun ideas – I would definitely recommend it.
    - Anonymous Member
      
      Member
      July 20, 2022 at 3:38 pm
      
      Thank you! It’s going in my Amazon shopping Cart tonight ????

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