The Skinny on Live Zoom Classes

If you visit the Zoom Room, you will see a calendar for upcoming Zoom Classes, and also a link for the recorded zoom playlist. After a live zoom, within a day or two the recording will be up (generally weekday zooms are uploaded same day, sometimes Saturdays are uploaded the next day if I am dashing out the door after class.). You can also just go straight to the Event Calendar.

There are multiple ways to save classes so you don’t miss them!

1) you will see a link next to the event when you click on that class, in the left corner of the page that says “google calendar” where you are able to add that class to your calendar so you set reminders for yourself.

2) at the bottom of each class description there is an option to RSVP for that class. If you RSVP for the class you will automatically get email reminders for the class, as well as any notifications if the class is canceled.

The format of the live zooms is as follows:

• weekdays we have shorter classes usually 30-45 minutes.

• weekend classes go a bit longer as they are usually bigger so 45-60 minutes, unless it is a puppy class, those are usually 30-45 minutes.

• each class will cover 3 or so exercises on a specific topic which is listed on the event calendar

• each exercise will be explained, you will get to see a video demo

• then you will have time to work on that exercise

• if you have any issues you can let me know and set your camera so I can watch you to offer my help

• zoom classes are recorded so those who cannot make the classes can watch later, you can turn your camera off if you do not want to be recorded

Don’t frazzle yourself by trying to attend all the zoom classes, unless you are really into it, then by all means go for it. But do know the classes will shift around, be offered on different days and schedules so you can do classes at different times to not over extend yourself all at once!

You don’t have to wait for live classes to jump into the material! You can dive into any subject and if you have questions hit the Facebook group and I will help you.

During the Zoom Class:

• I have everyone mute themselves, because with many dogs in a class if one dog starts barking all the dogs listening might join in 😂.

• I have people ask questions via the chat box, that way I can answer them more quickly in the flow of the class.

• Don’t be nervous! If you are, just turn your camera off and follow along until you feel more comfortable.

• No question is a silly question, no matter how basic it might seem, dog training is almost always in the tiny little details so don’t be embarrassed to ask questions!

If the classes end up getting too big I will offer a second class option an hour before of after to spilt the group up for those who can be flexible with time so we can make sure people get the individual attention they need. This is why the RSVP system is very helpful for me. If you know you are coming to a class it helps me if you RSVP so I can identify the classes getting very full so I can offer another class.