Las Cruces Dock Diving & K9 Event Center

Las Cruces Dock Diving & K9 Event Center offers structured training programs for dog sports. For agility, they provide 6-week classes held on Monday evenings by appointment, with limited class sizes. Participants must sign up with an instructor before paying.

For dock diving, they offer an Orientation Class, which is a mandatory 1 hour 30 minute session for first-time participants unless the dog has already earned a dock diving title. Following orientation, an Intro to Dock Diving 6-Week Class is available, consisting of one-hour sessions. Additionally, they offer Open Dock sessions for independent practice, which also require prior orientation and the dog to be comfortable jumping off the dock. Private 30-minute or 1-hour dock diving sessions are also available, with an instructor present if needed, and group rates can be arranged.

Pricing Summary

Orientation Class is $30 for 1 hour 30 minutes. The Intro to Dock Diving 6-Week Class costs $125 for 6 one-hour sessions. Open Dock sessions are $35 for 3 hours. Private Dock Diving sessions are available for $35 for 30 minutes or $60 for 1 hour. Rates for private sessions with an extra dog are $45 for 30 minutes and $70 for 1 hour. Group rates are also available.

Policies

Classes have limited size, and prior sign-up with an instructor is required before payment for agility classes. For dock diving, an Orientation Class is mandatory for first-time participants unless the dog has a dock diving title, and this orientation is a prerequisite for the 6-week Intro class and Open Dock sessions.

Strict facility rules include mandatory potty breaks before entry, a $5 cleanup fee for indoor accidents, and dogs must be leashed unless actively training or on the dock. Prohibited equipment includes flexi-leads, chain, prong, and shock collars. Dogs must not be tied up. Owners must provide current vaccination records (Rabies, Parvo/Distemper) and ensure dogs are free of illness. Feeding is prohibited 3 hours before pool time, and dogs must wear a float coat in the pool. Female dogs in heat are never allowed, and dogs cannot use the pool within 48 hours of flea/tick preventative application. Aggressive dogs will be asked to leave, and the pool is exclusively for dogs.

Las Cruces Dock Diving & K9 Event Center is an indoor facility dedicated to dog sports, primarily dock diving and agility. They offer various programs including an Orientation Class, Intro to Dock Diving 6-Week Class, Open Dock sessions, and Private Dock Diving sessions. For agility, they provide 6-week classes taught by instructor Steve Stochaj.

The center is affiliated with North America Diving Dogs (NADD), allowing dogs to earn ribbons and titles, which are recognized by the American Kennel Club for purebreds. They emphasize a fun and learning environment, providing a premiere indoor facility for training.

They require up-to-date vaccination records for participation and have specific rules regarding dog behavior, equipment, and facility use to ensure safety and cleanliness. While they focus on dog sports, they partner with Cloud K-9 for obedience classes.

Accomplishments

Steve Stochaj is an instructor and owner, known for training Striking the Wonder Dog, the football tee retrieving canine for New Mexico State University. The center is affiliated with North America Diving Dogs (NADD), enabling dogs to earn recognized titles and ribbons. These titles are also recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) for purebred dogs.

How to Get Started!

To begin, prospective clients should contact Las Cruces Dock Diving & K9 Event Center via email at dockdivinglc@gmail.com or by phone at 575-323-1250 to schedule classes or learn more, as class sizes are limited. For agility classes, signing up with an instructor is required before making any payment. For dock diving, it is advised to call or email prior to paying for any class.