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12/29/2022
Send MORE 2022 brags!!! We know we have the best teams of competitors and we know you achieved goals, big and small.
🎉 2022 Brags Requested 🎉
❗️ ATTENTION ❗️ ACA Students ❗️
Celebration as a key facet of reflection is critical to leaders, and in fact, anyone who wants to be a better leader in any area of their life. The true impact of celebration is learning. To learn, we must reflect on what we have done, what we have accomplished, and what allowed us to achieve those successes.
Submit your 2022 brags now so we can all celebrate you and your dog.
How?
📫 send a message to A Click Above page
Include:
📷 Photo with ribbon or action shot or one you really like
🌍 details of success, where, when, your name and if another person handled
12/27/2022
2022 December
Ozuye, aka Zu, earned his AKC trick novice-TKN and trick intermediate- TKI titles. Can you spot one of his tricks?
Zu is owned and handled by Puppy K instructor Marianne.
12/27/2022
2022 Springer Brag
2022 was amazing for the springers! Ila had her debut in agility and made her way into the excellent classes before her 2nd birthday.
Gee has gotten enough double q's to qualify for Nationals and earned her CDX with placements. So thrilled to have trained my dogs in a facility that values safety and fun for the dogs and handlers. Both my obedience and agility instructors have fostered growth in my handling of my dogs.
Gee and Ila are owned and handled by ACA instructor Janet Kolakoski. Ila is Gee’s daughter and was bred by Janet.
12/27/2022
2022 December
Fly earned her 1st Qualifying Score/Clear Round in UKI Sp*edstakes at the Level Up UKI trial.
Owned and handled by Melissa Charity
12/27/2022
2022 September
Disco received her CGC At Siberian Husky Club of America specialty
Owned and handled by SAndrina Phipps
Disco shared stage with mom Keeonah got her TKN
12/24/2022
🎅 🤶🎄 🦌🎁 ⛄ ❄️ 🍪 🥛
From everyone at A Click Above, we’d like to say thank you for your continued loyalty and support. Put your feet up and have a well-deserved rest this Christmas and let every day of the holiday season be filled with joy.
🎅 🤶🎄 🦌🎁 ⛄ ❄️ 🍪 🥛
12/20/2022
2023 January - February Session
REGISTRATION CLOSING TODAY
Delete all classes you do NOT plan on attending or you will be held financially responsible.
**DO NOT MAIL PAYMENT**
-The invoices will START mailing AFTER the 1st of the year (it may take 2 days to get them all out).
-If students still pay by check they need to add a $5 fee per check for processing.
12/19/2022
🎉 2022 Brags Requested 🎉
❗️ ATTENTION ❗️ ACA Students ❗️
Celebration as a key facet of reflection is critical to leaders, and in fact, anyone who wants to be a better leader in any area of their life. The true impact of celebration is learning. To learn, we must reflect on what we have done, what we have accomplished, and what allowed us to achieve those successes.
Submit your 2022 brags now so we can all celebrate you and your dog.
How?
📫 send a message to A Click Above page
Include:
📷 Photo with ribbon or action shot or one you really like
🌍 details of success, where, when, your name and if another person handled
12/18/2022
At sunset tonight, Hanukkah, The Festival of Lights, begins an eight-night celebration for the Jewish community around the world.
Happy Hanukkah!
12/14/2022
**IN THE NEWS: DOG FLU**
Many area veterinarians are warning their patients about the potential for an outbreak of canine flu. ACA has been fortunate to not be affected AND we thought this would be a good time to remind students to not bring your dog to class if he/she, or any of your pets, has been exhibiting the following symptoms: vomiting, coughing (particularly gagging cough), excessive sneezing, diarrhea, or any other form of illness. We care about the health of our own pets and our students’ pets. Help us to maintain a healthy and safe training environment.
The below information is copied from the AKC webpage. We encourage you to seek all medical advice from your veterinarian.
When it comes to the dog flu, it’s important to always be prepared. While most cases are not fatal, the canine influenza virus can make your pup uncomfortably sick, causing them — and you — a lot of stress and time spent at the vet’s office. If you are a dog owner, you don’t need to panic about the dog flu. You should, however, familiarize yourself with the symptoms so that you know what to look for in the event of an outbreak in your area.
What Is Dog Flu?
Dog flu, or canine influenza virus, is an infectious respiratory disease caused by an influenza A virus, similar to the viral strains that cause influenza in people. There are two known strains of dog flu found in the United States:
H3N8
H3N2
The H3N8 strain actually originated in horses. The virus jumped from horses to dogs, becoming a canine influenza virus around 2004, when the first outbreaks affected racing Greyhounds at a track in Florida.
H3N2, on the other hand, originated in Asia, where scientists believe it jumped from birds to dogs. H3N2 is the virus responsible for the 2015 and 2016 outbreaks of canine influenza in the Midwest and continues to spread throughout the United States.
How Is Canine Influenza Spread?
Like human forms of influenza, dog flu is airborne. Respiratory secretions escape into the environment in the form of coughing, barking, and sneezing, where they are then inhaled by a new canine host. The dog flu also spreads through contaminated objects and environments, like water bowls, collars, and kennel surfaces, or through contact with people who have had direct contact with an infected dog.
Crowded areas like kennels, grooming parlors, daycare centers, and dog parks are breeding grounds for diseases like canine influenza. The close proximity of the dogs means that a barking, coughing, or sneezing dog can easily infect canines around them. This is made more dangerous by the fact that dogs are most contagious during the incubation period before they start exhibiting symptoms.
How Long Are Dogs Infected With Dog Flu Contagious?
The incubation period of canine influenza is approximately two-to-four days from initial exposure to the dog flu virus. Viral shedding starts to decrease after the fourth day, but dogs with H3N8 remain contagious for up to 10 days after exposure, and dogs with H3N2 remain contagious for up to 26 days. Most vets recommend isolating dogs with H3N2 for at least 21 days to reduce the risk of transmission.
Almost all dogs that come into contact with the disease will contract it, but not all dogs that become infected show symptoms of the virus. About 20-25 percent of dogs infected are asymptomatic, but these dogs can still spread the disease. If one of your canine companions catches the flu, but the other seems unaffected, remember that he could still have the virus. Talk to your vet about quarantine procedures for all dogs in your household.
Symptoms of Dog Flu
So, how do you know if your pup has dog flu? There are several symptoms all owners should be aware of. Dog flu cases range from mild to severe and, unlike human influenzas, are not seasonal. Keep an eye out for the following symptoms year-round:
Announcements and updates for all US Open information will be published on the US Open page. Please like this page to keep up to date. https://www.facebook.com/USOpenUKI
Live Streaming: https://4leggedflix.com/live-stream/
Although this live stream is provided for free, if you are enjoying our service please consider paying below. Your donation makes it possible for us to provide this service! $50 USD gives you access for the whole weekend to watch again and again with Video On Demand through YouTube!
11/04/2022
⏳9th to 13th November 2022⏳
Many of our students and instructors are preparing for next weeks UKI Agility's 🇺🇸🎪US Open🇺🇸🎪 in Jacksonville, Florida. Our very own instructor Ashley Anderson has been selected as a judge for the event.
Please wish all our students, instructors, and friends safe travels to Florida, 🎯amazing runs🎯, memorable times with their dogs, and 🏆🥇🥈🥉podium visits🏆🥇🥈🥉
We will still have classes, a few classes will have visiting instructors.
🍿📹📺Details to follow on schedule for online viewing.🍿📹📺
🍀Good luck to all🍀
11/01/2022
Halloween at A Click Above was super fun! All of our students and instructors got into the spirit!
10/23/2022
2022 July 10
AKC Master Agility Champion
Dexter
MACH Reynard Devious Dexter FDC MXB MJB OF T2B2 CA FCAT5 RATN CGC TKN
Gloucester Kennel Club
Level Up, Mechanicsville, VA
owned and handled by Lisa Decker
10/23/2022
⏰ 2022 NOVEMBER - DECEMBER ⏰
SESSION REGISTRATION CLOSE
🕖Registration closes TONIGHT!!! OCTOBER 23rd
💲💰 Invoicing will start after registration closes.
🐾 Session starts on Monday, October 31st.
❗ Complete all registrations edits BEFORE closing or risk being held financially responsible for the class ❗ Also, its the kind thing to do for your fellow students who are waitlisted. https://aclickabovellc.com/
10/21/2022
Spicy taco Mothra and Angelic Mystique dressed up for Halloween the last night of Good Dog 1 on Wednesday. Don’t they look great?!
10/19/2022
⭐️ 2022 September - October ⭐️
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉
AKC 🌟 STAR 🌟 Puppies
5:25
Bling, Kai, Bumi, Lilly, Ellie, Caravelle
6:20
Coco, Flare, Josie, Ozuye, Leo, Twist, Mandu
10/17/2022
⏰ 2022 NOVEMBER - DECEMBER ⏰
SESSION REGISTRATION CLOSE
🕖Registration closes OCTOBER 23rd
💲💰 Invoicing will start after registration closes.
🐾 Session starts on Monday, October 31st.
❗ Complete all registrations edits BEFORE closing or risk being held financially responsible for the class ❗ Also, its the kind thing to do for your fellow students who are waitlisted. https://aclickabovellc.com/
10/16/2022
15 October 2022
AKC Master Agility Championship (MACH)
Eva is owned and handled by Kathy Saunders Stowell
MACH Caliquin Autum's True Colors
10/12/2022
🎶 Musical Sits Winners! 🎶
2022 September -October
5:25 Bling and Ann
6:20 Coco the Doberman
10/07/2022
⏰ 2022 NOVEMBER - DECEMBER ⏰
SESSION REGISTRATION
🕖CURRENT student registration opens at 7:00 pm on OCTOBER 9th
🕖New / inactive student registration opens at 7:00 pm on OCTOBER 16th. https://aclickabovellc.com/
10/03/2022
🐾 👣 October 1-7, 2022 👣 🐾
National Walk Your Dog Week is observed between October 1 to 7. Is your pooch a fan of getting outdoors and taking a walk? If that is the case, this week is an ideal time to play outdoors. You and your dog may join a nationwide celebration highlighting the advantages of walking together. Therefore, it is time to get out those shoes and prepare your puppy’s paw pads for National Walk Your Dog Week. This time serves as a reminder to pet owners that exercise is critical for the health of their canine companions.
🦃 2022 AKC Fit Dog Turkey Trot 🦃
It’s almost Thanksgiving! AKC recently announced the second annual AKC FIT DOG Turkey Trot. The AKC FIT DOG Turkey Trot is a virtual 5K (3.1 miles) that people do with their dogs. This non-competitive 5K Turkey Trot can be done all at one time, or in smaller segments on multiple days so that everyone (people and dogs) can participate at their own pace. This can be a walk or run activity.
Proceeds will be donated to the AKC Humane Fund (http://www.akchumanefund.org/). This is the time of year to give thanks for what we have and to help others. The AKC Humane Fund assists women’s shelters that accept pets, supports the AKC’s Rescue Network to help rescue dogs, and promotes responsible dog ownership through outreach and education.
🦃 This Turkey Trot can be done anywhere that you and your dog are welcome to walk/run – in a local park, on a trail, or in your neighborhood.
**2022 November - December **
REGISTRATION DATE CHANGE
Due to a one-week class session interruption, we are delaying registration by one week. Registration for current students will open at 7:00 pm. on OCTOBER 9th and for new students at 7:00 pm on OCTOBER 16th. https://aclickabovellc.com/
09/25/2022
❗️2022 September 25 ❗️
ALL CLASSES CANCELED 26-29 September
✋ COVID is making the rounds for in our agility community. 🐾 A Click Above 🐾 has had a few students and a couple of instructors who have tested positive for 🦠 COVID 🦠 and have symptoms. They may have exposed others to the virus before realizing they were positive.
🛑 In considering exposure students may have already had and possible spread we have decided to cancel classes for this coming week - September 26-29, 2022. 🛑 We will add a class at the end of the session. Instructors are emailing classes to notify them of possible exposure and makeup dates.
Students should review CDC guidance on exposure, testing, and precautions.
🐾 A CLICK ABOVE PROPERTY ANNOUNCEMENT🐾
Safety of human, dog, etc is always the priority.
⚠ Driveway SPEED LIMIT is 5 MPH always.
🚸 Be prepared to stop for pedestrians, animals, etc. Non-vehicle traffic ALWAYS has the right of way!
🔒 A Click Above is located on private property. Students and guests are permitted on site during classes, special events, and as invited by property owners.
🚗 When front outdoor ring is in use, no vehicle traffic is permitted in driveway.
09/06/2022
🧰 2022 SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER SESSION STARTS TONIGHT 🧰
🔘What 🔧🔩⚙tools⚙🔩🔧 are you planning to add to your 🧰toolbox🧰?
🔘What is the 🔑key🔑 to your success?
🔘🎉Celebrate🎉 your success. 📣 Don't forget to send us your brags so we can celebrate with you! 📣
08/22/2022
2022 September-October Session
✏️ REGISTRATION CLOSES TONIGHT ✏️
Make all changes to your schedule before closing.
08/14/2022
2022 August
MAASC ASCA Agility
Leesburg, VA
Meg earned her Open Jumpers Title and her Novice Standard Agility Title, along with 3 other Qs! Meg is also an AKC Grand Champion in the conformation ring.
Handled and owned by long time student Jennifer Light
08/10/2022
2022 July-August 620 Puppy K
AKC ⭐️ STAR ⭐️ Puppies
Rosie, Flynn, Dobby, Jarvis, Mothra, Mystique, Duncan, Hugo
A Click Above Lost & Found
🗑🗑PURGE🗑🗑 September 2, 2022
The lost and found tote is overflowing. If you have lost something at ACA, please check the bin.
08/03/2022
🛎SET YOUR ALARMS🛎
2022 September - October Registration
⏰ Current Students registration, Sunday August 7th at 7pm
⏰ New/Inactive Students registration, Sunday August 14th at 7pm
Complete your online applications faster and track application progress online with your AKC account. To use TAP, dog owners will still have their CGC/STAR test forms completed by their Evaluators, then the dog owner will scan or take a cell phone photo of the form and send in their CGC/CGCA/CGCU/STAR forms online through TAP.
With TAP, the dog owner can submit the paperwork online, pay the fee online, and check on the progress of the processing of their title.
Dog owners may still mail in the paper forms as an option.
Nothing changes related to the process for how Evaluators test the dogs or give the paperwork to the dog owners.
AKC Trick Dog has been up and running for a few months on TAP and dog owners are loving it!
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A Click Above, LLC is a partnership built on passion and excellence. Our combined expertise spans several decades (more than we care to admit!) and across many venues - from agility to obedience to breed and beyond.
We employ positive reinforcement and operant training methods to achieve our impressive results. "Clicker training" is at the heart of this philosophy and enables us to teach everything from basic manners to tricks to complex handling. We believe everything for the dog - and handler - should be fun and enjoyable.
Most of our classes have multiple instructors to ensure each student gets the time and attention needed to build rewarding partnerships that will last a lifetime.
Our facility has one indoor building with sprint turf footing measuring 100' x 125'. We are able to divide the area to safely hold two concurrent classes with enough room left for crating. The building is fully heated in winter and air conditioned in summer, providing both dogs and handlers the ability to comfortably train year-round.
Our equipment is the latest available and maintained in top condition. We have complete rings for AKC, UKI and USDAA agility as well as AKC Obedience and Rally-O. We can accommodate Nose Work, Fly Ball and Free Style as well.
Pretty disappointed here. 2nd time I've set multiple alarms, reminders, etc. and I was online, logged in and hitting "F5" to refresh the page for Puppy Kindergarten Registration way before registration started...and within 10 seconds of opening...it was already Full/Waitlisted.
Serious question here: What other options are there? Clearly there is a supply and demand problem...and I couldn't have been online any sooner. Any recommendations? Referrals outside of A Click Above?
Is there a free to a good home table?
I have an open package of p*e pads. Maybe used 5 or so. It’s a pack of 100.
Hopefully roads are ok tonight (1/17) and I can bring with me if anyone needs/wants them.
Core Conditioning and Warm Up/ Cool Down Fitness workshops will be held at A Click Above in Leesburg on Friday, December 3rd.
Please email Sam to register. [email protected]
Fitness Workshops will be back at A Click Above in November. Current ACA students get priority.
Email Sam to register. [email protected]
Are you interested in canine fitness but don't know how to get started? Fitness Foundations Workshops will be held at A Click Above on Friday, October 15th. Preference will be given to current ACA students.
Email [email protected] to register.
I have an older tunnel and I need some new sandbags or supports to hold it. Suggestions on tunnel bags people like please? Just for my yard use. Thank you! (Mine became jet ski bags LOL)
The National Capital Bearded Collie Club is hosting a nosework workshop at A Click Above, LLC at 1:30 on Saturday Jan. 30. The event is open to beardies until Jan. 15, and to all breeds after that. Other breeds may send in entries now, but forms will be held for processing until Jan. 15. For more information see http://www.ncbcc.net/calendar/introduction-to-nosework/
It's lots of fun! And registration is limited. So check it out soon!
Hey ACA fans!! Just sharing that I will be teaching my Q-Confidence Masterclass through Clean Run's Digital Learning Center starting Monday!! 📣
It's a great class if you struggle with ring nerves, want to become more consistent, or just want to get out of your own way 😉
