Tracks K9 Dog Club

Tracks K9 Club provides training and facility rentals focused on various dog sports. Their offerings include Dock Diving, Ultimate Rat Hunt, Fast Dog, Mini Agility Coursing, Agility, K-9 Obstacle Course, and K-9 Scent Detection. They offer both private and group training classes, as well as facility rentals for practice sessions.

The club also provides swimming lessons, including specialized therapy swimming, and evaluations to help determine a dog’s suitability for specific sports like dock diving or Ultimate Rat Hunt. A key feature is their “No Rush” policy for daily dock diving, allowing clients extended access to the pool for training at their own pace.

Pricing Summary

Tracks K9 Club offers a yearly membership for $70.00, which includes the first day free for dock use, free dock diving training until self-sufficient, and special member prices on Ultimate Rat Hunt training.

Evaluations for Dock Diving or Ultimate Rat Hunt are available for $30.00. Dock Diving for members costs $25.00, with discounts for additional dogs ($15 for the second, $5 for the third or more). Non-members pay $60.00 per hour or $30.00 per half hour for dock diving (up to 2 dogs, then $5 per additional dog).

Private Dock Diving Lessons, Private Dock Rental (weekday), Swimming Lessons, and Therapy Swimming are all priced at $60.00 per hour. Private Dock Rental on weekends (8 am-9 am or 4 pm-5 pm only) is also $60.00 per hour, with additional dogs after two costing $5.00 each. Air Retrieve Rig Rental is free for members and $10 for non-members.

Ultimate Rat Hunt group classes are $25.00 for members and $40.00 for non-members. Private Ultimate Rat Hunt classes are $35.00 for members and $50.00 for non-members. K-9 Scent Detection group classes are $50.00 for members and $75.00 for non-members, while private classes are $65.00 for members and $90.00 for non-members. Agility & K-9 Obstacle Course Rental is $25.00 for members and $40.00 per hour for non-members.

Policies

All visitors and guests must have a signed facility/club waiver on file. Dogs must be leashed when not in the designated event areas (dock, ring, or event area). Retractable (Flexi) leashes, electric, or prong collars are not permitted on the dock. Dogs waiting their turn must remain outside the fenced pool, barn, or event area.

Clients are required to potty their dogs before entering training areas and clean up after them. No more than two people (plus trainer) are allowed on the dock at one time, and all gates must be kept latched. Dogs should be familiar with the exit ramp location before jumping into the pool. Forced swimming (pushing dogs into the water or off the dock) is prohibited. Beginners must wear life jackets until a staff member confirms their confidence in the water.

Food and drinks are not allowed on the dock or in training areas. Only healthy dogs are permitted; dogs with diarrhea, vomiting, or coughing are not allowed. Dogs should not be fed within three hours of using the pool. Payment is due before access to the dock or event area is granted. A $100 fee will be charged for any dog defecating in the pool, and a $10 fee for defecating on a hay bale during Ultimate Rat Hunt. Humans are not allowed in the pool unless instructed by a trainer, and human swimming, diving, or jumping is prohibited.

For Ultimate Rat Hunt, disqualifications may occur for touching, assisting, grabbing, or handling the dog during performance, mistreating the rat tube, aggression towards tubes, rat retrievers, other dogs, or people, and for defecation, urination, or vomiting inside the arena. Calling out a litter tube or any form of cheating will also result in disqualification. Rules and regulations are subject to change as the sport develops.

Tracks K9 Club is a family-owned and female-owned dog sports training facility located in Chiefland, Florida. They offer a one-stop training experience for various dog sports and activities. Their qualified and experienced trainers use leading techniques to help pets understand behavior while having fun.

The club specializes in dock diving, swimming classes (including therapy swimming), ultimate rat hunt, fast dog, mini agility coursing, agility, K-9 obstacle course, and K-9 scent detection. They are affiliated with Ultimate Air Dogs, Ultimate Rat Hunt, and Renegade Dog Sports.

A unique advantage of Tracks K9 Club is their “No Rush” policy for daily dock diving fees, allowing clients to train at their leisure for the entire day, with the flexibility to leave and return. The facility provides amenities like a fire pit, corn hole, and horseshoes for relaxation. They also sell merchandise through their “SWAG STORE.”

Accomplishments

Tracks K9 Club has been helping dog owners for years with their pets and companions. Their trainers are described as qualified and experienced, employing leading techniques.

The club is affiliated with Ultimate Air Dogs, Ultimate Rat Hunt, and Renegade Dog Sports. They have participated in and achieved results in various events, including the 2023 UltimateAir Games National Championship, Central Florida K9 Event, 2023 UAD Season Fall-Tastic Splash, 2022 UAD National Championship (Team Tracks Results), 2022 PAW-TASTIC SPLASH, 2022 Ultimate Air Dogs Regional Qualifier, and the 2022 Bunny Splash.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can call to schedule an appointment for evaluations for Dock Diving or Ultimate Rat Hunt. For general visits, clients are advised to contact Tracks K9 Club at (352) 535-3968 to let them know they are coming, as visits are by appointment only. For daily dock diving, clients can contact the club anytime during operation hours to inform them of their arrival and then train at their leisure for the entire day.