Dog Programs

  • Dog Instructor: Judy May
  • Location: Riverview Pool Bathhouse 
  • Register at: Online or at the Ericksen Community Center – 1401 11th Ave North  563-243-1260
  • A soft light-weight nylon buckle collar and 6’ leash are required.  
  • Any breed of dog will be accepted provided they have proof of distemper, kennel cough (12 wks), rabies (4 mos) and parvo shots. Must be presented at time of registration (marked receipt from vet) 

Puppy and Dog Obedience 

The class is designed to introduce you and your dog to a collar and leash, to endure handling and to obey simple commands. Also helpful hints on grooming, housebreaking, gnawing and chewing. This class is designed to help you learn how to train your dog being consistent with your commands and by knowing what verbal commands and hand signals to give your dog. The canine good citizenship test to be taken during the final class. Each class will require a minimum number to be registered.

Recommended the same person should handle the dog at each session.

  • Day and Time: Saturdays: 1 pm to 2 pm
  • Fall Dates:
    •  Session 1- September 9, 2023 through October 21, 2023 - No Class October 7, 2023
    • Session 2 - October 28, 2023 through December 2, 2023
  • Spring Dates:
    • Session 1 - March 2, 2024 through April 6. 2024
    • Session 2 - April 13, 2024 through May 11, 2024
  • Registration Fee: $40
  • Late Registration $47 (only if availability permits)
  • Limit: 6 minimum; 10 maximum 

Dog Agility Training at Riverview Pool Bathhouse

This course will give dogs exposure to jumps, contact obstacle, weave poles and the basics of canine agility. All breeds of non-threatening dogs allowed, AKC certification not required. The main prerequisite is that the dog must be able to effectively work off leash.

  • Prerequisites - Dogs must be 6 months old minimum and show proof of successful completion in a dog obedience class prior to participation.
  • Day and Time: Saturdays: 2:30 to 3:30 pm
  • Fall Dates:
    • CANCELLED Session 1- September 9, 2023 through October 14, 2023 
    • CANCELLED Session 2 - October 28, 2023 through December 2, 2023
  • Spring Dates:
    • Session 1 - March 2, 2024 through April 6. 2024
    • Session 2 - April 13, 2024 through May 11, 2024
  • Registration Fee: $40
  • Late Registration $47 (only if availability permits)
  • Limit: 5 minimum; 8 maximum

Pet professional photographer, Katie Graham, will take pictures of your pets on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Eagle Point Nature Barn.  Appointments are necessary and may be made by contacting Judy May, Dog Obedience Instructor at 249-4132.  You will receive a 3x5“ and 5x7” photo for the $15 fee. Enlargements and reprints available upon request. All posing challenges are accepted for single or group

Other Pet Events

  • Bow Wow Luau 
    • Riverview Pool 
    • Sunday, August 27, 2023
    • 1pm-4pm (lap swimming will still occur from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM)
  • Fall Fest
    • Eagle Point Nature Barn
    • Saturday, October 22, 2023
    • Inclement weather date: Saturday October 29, 2023