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2024 - Celebrating 43 years!
Hello, thank you for your interest! My small group classes are offered through Brighton Community Education (BCE), Livingston County, Michigan.
Indoor classes in Brighton are held in the Hilton Elementary School gym on Hilton Rd. fall through spring. Hilton Ele. is a short distance south of M-59 and just west of Old US-23, east of Woodland Lake.
Open to well behaved (at least most of the time) in house current Results pets or recent Results Puppy Class grads.
Offering an assortment of low/step over jumps, a mini tunnel, Rally-O style weave poles.
Questions? Use the email link here:
OR Call my home office Bark Line: ( 517) 548 - 4536
Note that we try our best to run classes as advertised, however
Registering Late? Be sure to bring your class payment receipt with you.
Curious about attendance? See my small class size rosters at my on line newsletter, Trainer's Bark News. Click HERE and scroll down to roster lists.
Pets must have two distemper, parainfluenza and parvo vaccines, a clear fecal check and if your pet is six months or older, a rabies vaccine per MI law.
Titers documented on veterinary letterhead are accepted!
If you don't have a copier, I can borrow your record(s) at the first class and return your original at the following class.
Note: Bordetella is recommended if your pet will be boarded during classes, at a groomer salon, in public parks or at day care facilities due to the higher percentage of possible infection.
BCE Results and Pawformance Specialty Classes
#1 Read Program Information .
Returns if the same trainer and pet are returning, only health updates (if any) are needed.
Classes are color coded throughout this web site per paw colors.
Basic training recommended for all: Puppy, Obedience & Manners (O&M) One and Two.
To join a class, follow registration instructions noted at each specific class below and use the link to register on line.
Brighton Community Ed (BCE).
If "Wait" list appears for your selection because an offering has filled, consider getting wait listed. Last minute openings occasionally occur.
Register by phone with credit card: (810) 299-4130 during regular CE office business hours.
Or Walk In - check w/BCE for current office hours. The BCE Office is now in the BECC building.
Brighton Community Education Refund Policy:
Regarding registration or refunds, contact information and/or payment contact the Brighton Comm Ed office at 810 - 299 - 4130.
All other Q's, please email, use the link below!
OR call me, Mary T. Ratelle, Home Office 'Bark Line' (517) 548 - 4536
Brighton Community Ed: If Brighton Area Schools are closed, our evening classes are cancelled and every attempt will be made to reschedule.
NO PETS at the first class!
Bring Forms to the first Puppy class: A copy of your pet's health record for the instructor's file and
If you are registering the day of class start, be prepared to show your receipt at class check in if asked in case you are not on my roster.
Please provide a valid email as the instructor will send a "Welcome to..." note with important
Register On Line with the link here: BCE Results Puppy Classes
OR by phone with a credit card, call the BCE office: 810 - 299 - 4130
Time First Class Only: Check in at 6:15, class ends at 8:30p. Bring forms, see above. No pets.
Time classes #2 - #6: 6:10p (be at your station ready to train), ends at 7:00p.
Brighton Hilton Elementary Google directions
9600 Hilton Rd. Park in the east lot, enter directly into the gym, door #2.
BCE Class ID #454-s24a.
Classes #2 - #6 Time: 6:10 - 7p
Classes #2 - #6 Dates: 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11 is the last class.
Fee: $188 for one trainer and pet. Mature household member is welcome to observe!
Register On Line with the link here: BCE Results Puppy Classes
OR by phone with a credit card, call the BCE office: 810 - 299 - 4130
Pending next sessions on Tuesdays at Hilton Elementary begin in September and October.
Training Director-Instructor (Mary T.)
Pre-requisite: Results Puppy Class Graduate and/or instructor permission with the same Puppy Class trainer.
Join an existing session for classes 3 and/or 4, 5 and 6 (see schedule dates, time and location above.)
Bring: Health record updates if any and equipment from your last class.
Register: To hold a spot, pay the instructor. If not prepaid, bring correct cash or a check (preferred) payable to: "BCE" to your first class.
May - June Session Fee: Three classes $128; Four classes $159. No refunds for missed classes.
Dates, time and location, see the above session you will be joining FMI.
Interested? Contact the instructor, Mary T. to confirm space is available.
Email link here:
Training Director-Instructor (Mary T.)
This six week class is for new pets entering my program. It is not for dogs with serious behavioral and/or aggression issues
Returning Results Puppy Class Grads If the same trainer and pet may attend the four week O&M Extra instead of the full six weeks with instructor permission.
Register early to avoid disappointment!
NO PETS at the first class!
Bring Forms to the first class: A copy of your pet's health record for the instructor's file and
If you are registering the day of class start, be prepared to show your receipt at class check in if asked in case you are not on my roster.
Please provide a valid email as the instructor will send a "Welcome to..." note with important
Time First Class Only: Check in at 6:15, class ends at 8:30p. Bring forms, see above. No pets.
Time classes #2 - #6: 7:20p (be at your station ready to train), ends at 8:20p.
Please wait under the overhang until the previous class exits and you are invited in.
Brighton Hilton Elementary Google directions
9600 Hilton Rd. Park in the east lot, enter directly into the gym, door #2.
BCE Class ID #455-w24b.
Classes #2 - #6 Time: 6:15 - 7:15p
Classes #2 - #6 Dates: 3/19, (n/c 3/26), 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 is the last class.
BCE Class ID #455-s24a.
Classes #2 - #6 Time: 7:20 - 8:20p
Classes #2 - #6 Dates: 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11 is the last class.
Fee: $222 for one trainer and pet. Mature household member is welcome to attend!
Register On Line With the Link Here: BCE Results Obed. & Manners Level One Classes
Or by phone with a credit card, call the BCE office: 810 - 299 - 4130.
Pending next sessions on Tuesdays at Hilton Elementary begin in September and October.
Training Director-Instructor (Mary T.)
Pre-requisite: Graduates attending within six months of your last Results class for either:
Results Puppy Class Graduate with the same pet and trainer with instructor permission.
Or for
Results Obedience & Manners (O&M) Level One Graduate with the same trainer and instructor permission.
Register: Walk ins at the first class are taken as room allows, or you may pay early to hold a spot (no refunds if cancellation is less than two days of your first class).
To hold a spot, pay the instructor. If not prepaid, bring correct cash or a check (preferred)
Fees: Three classes $142 Four classes $180.
Dates, time and location: See the above O&M One session you will be joining.
Interested? Contact the instructor, Mary T. to confirm space is available.
Email link here:
Training Director-Instructor (Mary T.)
Register early to avoid disappointment Registration for winter 2024 with BCE opens in December.
PETS DO attend the first class!
Prerequisite: Recent Results trainer and pet that have successfully completed O&M Level One or an evaluation pass (see top of page FMI) and instructor permission.
Bring to the first O&M Two class: Health updates (if any), supplies from the last class, including a non-skid rug at Class #4.
If you are registering the day of class start, be prepared to show your receipt at class check in if needed in case you are not on my roster.
Brighton Hilton Elementary Google directions
9600 Hilton Rd. Park in the east lot, enter directly into the gym, door #2.
Or by phone with a credit card, call the BCE office: 810 - 299 - 4130
To register, use BCE Class ID #456-w24b.
Time: 6:30 and ends at 7:15/7:30p
Class Dates: 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1 is the last class.
To register, use BCE Class ID #456-s24a.
Time: 6:30 and ends at 7:15/7:30p
Class Dates: 5/15, 5/22, (n/c 5/29 - concert), 6/5, 6/12, and Thursday 6/13 which is the last class.
Fee: $188 for one trainer and pet. Pet attend all classes.
Register On Line With the Link Here: BCE Results Obedience & Manners - Level Two Classes
Or by phone with a credit card, call the BCE office: 810 - 299 - 4130
Pending next sessions on Wednesdays at Hilton Elementary begins October 23.
PETS DO attend the first class!
Prerequisite: Recent Results trainer and pet that have successfully completed O&M Level Two and instructor permission.
Bring to the first O&M Two class: Health updates (if any), supplies from the last class, including a non-skid rug.
If you are registering the day of class start, be prepared to show your receipt at class check in if needed in case you are not on my roster.
Time: 6:30 - 7:15/7:30p
Location:
Hilton Elementary Gym
Brighton Hilton Elementary Google directions
9600 Hilton Rd. Park in the east lot, enter directly into the gym, door #2.
To register use BCE Class ID #486-w24b.
Time: 6:30 and ends at 7:15/7:30p.
Class Dates: 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1 is the last class.
To register use BCE Class ID #486-s24a.
Time: 6:30 and ends at 7:15/7:30p.
Class Dates: 5/15, 5/22, (n/c 5/29 - concert), 6/5, 6/12, and Thursday 6/13 which is the last class.
An emphasis will be on practice for the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and UKC Socialized Pet Obedience Test - "SPOT".
Fee: $176 for one trainer and pet. Pets attend all classes.
Register On Line, link here: BCE Results & Pawformance Obedience & Manners - Two Plus Classes
Pending next session on Wednesdays at Hilton Elementary begins October 23.
Therapy Dog Training Interest? Due to many different types of programs, bring a note to your first class stating what venue you wish to pursue (hospital, nursing home, school, library reading, etc.).
There are many AKC clubs in the SE MI area that offer Canine Good Citizen testing. This test is usually a base requirment for those pursuing therapy certifications. My O&M Two and Two Plus offer practice for same.
'Fake' Documentaton: An 'on line' certification available for a fee does a huge disservice to the Therapy Dog programs. Please do not undermine the decades of work to provide people with a genuine interest in volunteering to make the world a better place for those truly in need. I will not participate or support the purchasing of 'fake' certifications which exploit the system.
PETS DO attend the first class!
Only ONE TRAINER and ONE PET at class unless you have instructor permission as seating space may be limited.
Bring to the first class:
Health updates (if any).
Class times will be set by training level by the instructor after registration closes.
Location link here:
Miller - Brighton Senior Center Google Directions
Prerequisite Minimum O&M Two and Instructor permission.
Dates: 5/6, 5/13, (no class 5/20, 5/27 Memorial Day), 6/3, 6/10, 6/17 (last).
Agility One:
Agility Two: Start 6:15p End 7:00/7:15p if a when Agility One trainers joins this class.
Fee: All Rec. Agility One and Two Classes - Five weeks with pet - $188
Register early for Level ONE and TWO AGILITY Classes, link here:
BCE Results & Pawformance Recreational Agility Classes
OR
By phone with a credit card, call the BCE office: 810 - 299 - 4130
Email link here:
Training Director-Instructor (Mary T.)
BN exercises will be offered as a separate class with interest! Or if there is a 'majority' interest in the O&M Two Plus class,
Prerequisite for AKC Beginner Novice (BN): Results O&M Two and instructor permission.
PETS DO attend the first class! Will be scheduled with interest 2024.
Prerequisite for AKC Rally-O: Results O&M Two and instructor permission.
PETS DO attend the first class! Will be scheduled with interest 2024, inquire.
Group Class Registration Information and Schedule
Results & Pawformance Sports! Registration for 2024 Classes is Open!
Retrieve! and Intro to Outdoor Tracking are offered through the instructor and advertised to Results trainers. (Held in the North Howell area.)
A wide variety of classes are available and are offered year round through Brighton Community Education (BCE). Scroll down FMI!
Recreational Agility and/or Rally-Obedience classes are held in the large, carpeted Miller Brighton Senior Center Kiva. The center is on Spencer Road (behind the BECC building/soccer field) on the hill.
Both locations are close to the I-96 and US-23 interchanges.
Results & Pawformance Sports! Returning in May! Indoor PreAgility for Puppies and Obedience & Manners One grads. Recreational Agility for those in O&M Two Classes with instructor permission.
Five week session with pet at every class. Interested? Scroll way down to the Recreational Agility offerings.
2024 GROUP Classes Information and Schedule
due to unforeseen future events at time of advertising, printing, etc. - some dates may change.
If you are not on the instructor's roster, without a receipt with the class name, date and paid, I am not allowed to have you participate. Thank you, Mary T.
Health Record Bring a copy of your pet's health record for the instructor's file at your first class - before the pets attend class #2. Pets without documentation are not allowed to participate.
Note vaccinations are not 100% effective. If your pet displays any health concerns, please do not bring it to class and risk passing infection to other pets.
You are strongly encouraged to attend without your pet so you may teach new lessons new lessons when your pet is able.
Please do not schedule vaccination(s) on a class day. Your pet should be allowed to remain home and rest following same.
Recent Results-Pawformance Returning Trainers ONLY: If you simply need to register on line and have met prerequisites (if any) use this link to see what Brighton Community Ed is currently accepting registrations for.
Note, more content and upcoming offerings are listed below. Future offerings may or may not be posted on BCE's currently registering page.
NEW? Signing up is easy, please follow steps #1 - #5 to help ensure a good class fit:
Here you will also FAQs at the bottom of the page, then return to this Schedule page.
#2 Read Trainer Information Form & Rules.
If you agree with the terms, print this two page form and bring completed to the first class.
#3 Locations with Google Map Links are listed below by each class.
Note parking, exercise and entrance areas.
Pets are not allowed on other areas of the grounds or indoors except for the training room.
Use the direct entrance to the training room if your pet is with you.
#4 Class Description Links and Schedules are found below.
Scroll down to find your class and upcoming class dates with location, fee and BCE registration link.
Instructor permission and prerequisites are needed for all advanced classes.
#5 REGISTER with BCE to hold a spot for your pet!
Fee must be paid in full to hold a spot in a class - links are provided at each class listing below.
NOTE - we make every effort to offer classes as advertised. Due to possible unforseen circumstances, class offerings may be subject to change.
Be sure to list a phone number you can be reached at on short notice if an opening occurs.
125 Church Street, Brighton, MI 48116
In the old high school/where the SELCRA office used to be on the hill north of downtown.
Use the parking lot on the hill next to the soccer field and go in the main entrance.
Our refund policy states that if students wish to cancel out of a class or program, they must give at least 2 days' notice.
If it is less than 2 days' notice, there will be no refund, regardless of attendance.
All mini sessions (1- or 2-day classes) are non-refundable.
A processing fee of $10 will be charged by BCE on all refunds processed.
QUESTIONS?
Inclement weather?
Major cancellations will be broadcast on WHMI (93.5 FM), WJR (760AM and/or WDIV (Channel 4).
Warning! Training with us may be habit forming - pets and people have fun!
Results Pawformance Puppy Class Description Link
completed Trainer Information and Waiver, link for the forms: Trainer Information Form & Rules-Waiver.
information prior to the class start.
Location link:
Starts: Tuesdays May 7, Ends June 11
2024 Brighton Comm. Ed Fall Sessions:
Time First Class: 6:15 - 8:30 No Pets.
Classes #2 - #6 Time: 6:10 - 7:00PM
Fee: $188 for one trainer and pet. Mature household member is welcome to observe!
Registration for fall classes with BCE opens in August, please check back.
Questions? Please call the instructor at her home office (not BCE) at: 517 - 548 - 4536 or email, link here:
Puppy Plus Description Link
A terrific offering if your pet has been on break or needs extra practice prior to joining O&M One!
Sorry - CC's are not accepted for specials.
Inquire at class, email or call my home office Bark Line: 517 - 548 - 4536.
DO NOT call or try to register with BCE.
Obedience & Manners (O&M) - Level One Description Link
Click on the above header for a more detailed class description.
Attendance must be within six months of your Puppy Class graduation. Scroll down to O&M Extra FMI.
completed Trainer Information and Waiver, link for the forms: Trainer Information Form & Rules-Waiver.
information prior to the class start.
Do not block doorway or path across grass leading to parking areas, thank you.
Location link:
Starts: Tuesdays March 12, (no class 3/26), Ends April 23 Filled - thank you!
Starts: Tuesdays May 7, Ends June 11
2024 Brighton Comm. Ed Fall Sessions:
Time First Class: 6:15 - 8:30 No Pets.
Classes #2 - #6 Time: 6:10 - 7:00PM
Fee: $222 for one trainer and pet. Mature household member is welcome to attend!
Registration with BCE opens in August, please check back.
Questions? Please call the instructor at her home office (not BCE) at: 517 - 548 - 4536 or email, link here:
O&M Level One Extra! Class Description Link
Four week session only available, see O&M One dates above.
Note, the class name is a little misleading, as originally this was only for O&M One grads.
Fee: $180 (see Register below).
See more info at the bottom of my puppy class page on this web site, scroll up and click on the Results Puppy Class header.
Terrific for a brush up for if extra practice is needed before joining O&M Level Two.
Three or four week session is available from the O&M One dates above.
Bring: Health record updates if any and equipment from your last class.
Note the dates you are attending on your check. No refunds for missed classes.
payable to: "BCE" to your first class. Sorry - CC's are not accepted for specials.
Inquire at class, email or call my home office Bark Line: 517 - 548 - 4536.
DO NOT call or try to register with BCE.
Obedience & Manners (O&M) Level Two - Description Link
Please check back for a direct link to register with BCE.
Graduates of this class are welcome to return for extra practice or a Brush-Up with the same trainer.
A 10 - 20' long line for future classes will be discussed at the first class.
Location link:
Register On Line With the Link Here: BCE Results Obedience & Manners - Level Two Classes
O&M Two - Wednesdays - Starts April 3, Ends May 1
O&M Two - Wednesdays and One Thursday 6/13- Starts May 15, (no class May 29), Ends June 13
Mature household member is welccome to attend!
Upcoming Fall 2024 Brighton Comm. Ed Sessions:
Time: 6:30 - 7:15PM
Fee: $188 for one trainer and pet. Pet atends all classes.
Mature household member is welcome to attend!
Registration with BCE opens in April, please check back.
O&M Level Two Plus! Description Link
Graduates of this class are welcome to return for extra practice with the same trainer.
A 10 - 20' long line for future classes will be discussed at the first class.
9600 Hilton Rd., Brighton
Park in the East Lot. Only Use Door #2 leading into the gym.
O&M Two Plus - Wednesdays - Starts April 3, Ends May 1
O&M Two Plus - Wednesdays and One Thursday - Starts Wed., May 15, (no class May 29), Ends Thur., June 13
Both provide excellent training practice - testing is not mandatory!
Mature household member is welcome to attend!
Upcoming Fall 2024 Brighton Comm. Ed Sessions:
Time: 6:30 - 7:15/7:30pm
Fee: $176 for one trainer and pet. Pet attends all classes.
Mature household member is welcome to attend!
Registration with BCE opens in August, please check back.
Contact the facility and include requirements the program requires. Doing so will help me to personalize your training to help you meet your goals.
Pawformance Sports! Recreational Agility One and Two Description Link
Equipment from your last class and if desired your pet's 'park it' rug.
Note, this class is held on a carpeted floor.
Water and a dish - keep in your vehicle for after class.
Times will be noted below and also via an email Welcome..." note prior to class start.
Note: The BCE Agility listings show a generic time to fulfill the posting requirement.
Classes are forty-five minutes to an hour each depending on the number of participants.
Location: Miller - Brighton Senior Center Kiva, Door #15. Park in the back of the parking lot.
850 Spencer Road, Brighton
The building is shared with Tot Spot in the Miller complex on the hill (soccer field) and is behind the BECC building.
Recreational Agility (One & Two) - Mondays - Starts May 6, Ends June 17
Times:
Either 5:30 - 6:15p. After two classes Agility One
will join Agility Two 6:15-7:00/7:15p.
QUESTIONS? Contact the instructor, not BCE, thank you!
Results Pawformance Sports! AKC Beginner Novice Obedience (BN) Description Link
an intro to the exercises will be presented. Inquire!
Results Pawformance Sports! AKC Rally-Obedience Class Description Link