Fall 2023 Community Education Programs 
Updated 11-13-23

Beginning Dog Obedience (ages 4 months and older)

Handlers will teach their pup the beginning basic obedience commands such as to heel by your side, come when called, sit and down on command, and to stand for exams. Participants will work on basic household manners such as not jumping, waiting at the door, and socialization skills. Dogs must be current on vaccines, including Bordatella. On the first day of class, please bring a copy of your dog’s shot record, a leash (not retractable), soft small treats, and your dog. The class will be held in the Owosso Middle School Commons area. Use the main Middle School entrance on the northwest side of the building. DOGS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED. Please indicate class name, dates, and times on the registration form.

Tuesdays, 11/21/23 to 12/19/23 (5 weeks), 6-6:45 p.m.

6th-12th Grade Campus 100 Wing Commons (use middle school entrance)
Maximum enrollment: 6 dogs per class

Instructor: Cheryl Barton
$65 per dog

Advanced Dog Obedience
In this class, we will review the skills learned in beginning obedience. Skills will advance to the next level with more distractions in place, more distance with the stationary commands as well as the recall exercise and finishes. This class will include skills needed for Therapy Dog testing. Handlers and dogs need to have taken a beginning obedience class as a prerequisite. Socialization exercises will continue to be taught. Dogs must be current on vaccines, including Bordatella. On the first night of class, please bring your dog’s shot record, a leash (not retractable), soft small treats, and your dog. The class will be held in the Owosso Middle School Commons area. Use the main Middle School entrance on the northwest side of the building. DOGS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED. Please indicate class name, dates, and times on the registration form.

Tuesdays, 11/21/23 to 12/19/23 (5 weeks), 7-7:45 p.m.

6th-12th Grade Campus 100 Wing Commons (use middle school entrance)
Maximum enrollment: 8 dogs per class

Instructor: Cheryl Barton
$65 per dog

Therapy Dog Training Class
Dogs must have taken advanced obedience training classes. Dogs will learn the skills to be prepared for evaluation for “Therapy Dog International” testing. Evaluation will be done by a certified TDI evaluator.  Additional fee for evaluation, due at that time. Testing requirements may be found on TherapyDogInternational.com.  Dogs must have taken Advanced Obedience as a prerequisite. Please email your questions and interest to cbartondd@gmail.com or call 989-277-0976. DOGS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED.
Classes begin in Spring 2024.     
$65 per dog for the five week session

Instructor: Cheryl Barton

Lap Swim

Lap swimming is open to all community members and takes place in the Owosso High School pool.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

6:15-7:15 a.m.

9/12/23 to 12/19/23

No lap swim on 11/23

Saturdays

9-10 a.m.

9/16/23 to 12/16/23

No lap swim on 11/25

The cost is $2 per visit and is paid at the pool. Pre-registration is not required. If school is closed due to weather or for a holiday, lap swim will not be held.

Open Swim

Open swim is open to all community members and takes place in the Owosso High School pool.

Saturdays

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

9/16/23 to 12/16/23

No open swim on 11/25

General Information

Registration Forms
Registration forms must be received a minimum of five days prior to the start of the class unless stated otherwise. A link to the registration form is below.

Enrollment Information
Registrations are not confirmed. You will be contacted ONLY in the event of a time change, date change or class cancellation.

School Closings
In the event that school is closed due to inclement weather, Community Education programs will be canceled. Programs will be rescheduled as time permits. Local radio and television stations will feature school closings and they will be posted on the district website and Facebook page.

Class Cancellations
Cancellations are sometimes necessary. Programs depend upon paid registrations. Offerings may be canceled due to low enrollment. If cancellations are made, registrants will be notified and a full refund will be issued. Due to many late registrations we do not cancel a class until the evening prior to the start of the class. Please provide all phone numbers necessary to reach you in the event of a cancellation. To avoid cancellations, bring a friend or family member and register early.

Refund Policy
A full refund will be made if:

Community Education cancels the class

Class fills before your registration is received

NO REFUNDS if you cancel on the day the class begins.

NO REFUNDS will be made after the class has started, regardless of attendance.

Photos
Owosso Public Schools reserves the right to photograph classes and program participants for promotional purposes.

Contact Community Education
Please contact Community Education Director Jessica Thompson at 989-729-5682 with questions.