Splash ‘n Dash K9 Sports, Inc

Service area: Plum, PA and the Western Pennsylvania region

Splash ‘n Dash K9 Sports offers a well-defined and progressive class curriculum that utilizes the latest training methods and is based on Positive Reinforcement training principles. They currently offer classes in obedience, agility, scent work, rodeo dog, flyball, treibball, and trick dog.

Classes are typically 8 weeks long, and students are encouraged to take them in sequence as each class builds upon the preceding one. For agility, most exercises can be adapted for young dogs, with jumping skills practiced by lowering the bar, and tight turns or obstacles where a dog could fall from a height are not attempted until growth plates are closed.

Pricing Summary

Registration fees are per session, with classes typically lasting 8 weeks. The pricing for an 8-week, 1-hour class is $136 for non-members and $112 for members. If a class is shortened due to a holiday or event, the pricing will be reduced accordingly.

Payment is due in full for the entire session by the last day of registration, which is also the last day of the current class session. Payments can be made by check, mailed or dropped off at the Club’s mailbox, or online via credit card. Your spot in a class is not guaranteed until payment is received.

Policies

No refunds are given once registration has closed unless the spot can be filled. For classes cancelled by the club due to poor road conditions, lack of power, or instructor illness, a make-up week is scheduled between sessions in winter, or the instructor may offer a make-up weekend class during other sessions. If a student cannot attend the make-up, the instructor will issue a class credit for a future session.

Female dogs in heat are not permitted in classes, and the instructor may issue credits for up to three missed classes for this reason. For serious injury or illness of the dog or handler resulting in two or more missed classes, or required attendance at a Club meeting or official Club business, students must email info@sndk9.com with dates, class, instructor, and cause. The Board of Directors will review the request and may issue a credit slip for future classes or, at their discretion, a refund. Credits expire one year after issuance and will not be replaced if lost.

Splash ‘n Dash K9 Sports, Inc. is a non-profit dog training club located in Plum, PA, serving the Western Pennsylvania region. They are dedicated to promoting all aspects of canine sports by offering quality instruction, sanctioned canine sporting events, seminars, and dog-related curriculum to their members and other dog enthusiasts.

The club provides a well-defined and progressive class curriculum that incorporates the latest training methods and is founded on the principles of Positive Reinforcement training. Their diverse staff of instructors brings years of dog training experience across a wide variety of dog sports, offering a deep understanding gained from competition and practical experience.

The training facility is an 8,800 square foot, climate-controlled building, ensuring a clean and safe environment for students and their canine partners. The training equipment is modern and meets the competition specifications for each sport offered.

Accomplishments

The club’s diverse staff of instructors possesses years of dog training experience, spanning a wide variety of dog-related sports. This experience provides a depth of understanding that comes from competition and practical involvement in each sport taught.

Splash ‘n Dash K9 Sports hosts agility trials in two different venues, APDT/World Cynosport Rally trials, and seminars on various topics including canine health. They also organize special events, such as specialized agility classes with USDAA World Team members.

How to Get Started!

Classes can be found and registered for on SNDK9.CORSIZIO.COM. If a class is full, you can add yourself to a waitlist by clicking the Waitlist button and completing the registration form; waitlist requests are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

For new membership applicants, requirements must be completed within six months prior to submitting a Membership Application. These include taking two Club class sessions or completing 16 hours of volunteer work, attending one membership meeting as a guest, and completing four hours of volunteer work for the club.

Applicants must submit a New Membership Application with endorsement from two club members in good standing, a signature agreeing to the SNDK9’s Code of Conduct, and a Hold Harmless Form. Applications can be mailed or deposited in the building’s drop-off bin. Your application will be voted on at a membership meeting, and once approved, a confirmation email will be sent requesting membership dues. Upon receipt of dues, you will gain access to the membership section of the website and become eligible for member benefits and pricing.