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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 Results pets - A one time class 'try it' special. Safe for puppies!
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.
Register early to avoid disappointment! Registration for winter 2024 with BCE opens in December. Please check back for a direct link to register.
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
Fee: $168 for one trainer and pet.
Time First class only check in at 6:15, class ends at 8:30p. Bring forms, see above.
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.
To register, use BCE Class ID #454-w24a. Registration is open!
Classes #2 - #6: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13 is the last class.
To register, use BCE Class ID #454-w24b. Registration is open!
Classes #2 - #6: 3/19, (n/c 3/26), 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 is the last class.
Pending next session on Wednesdays at Hilton Elementary begins in May
Training Director-Instructor (Mary T.)
Pre-requisite: Results Puppy Class Graduate and/or instructor permission with the same Puppy Class trainer.
Join an existing class for weeks 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.
Fee: Three classes $110; Four classes $140. 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.)
January 2024 - See the above Puppy Class schedules for dates.
Note - this class is not for dogs with serious behavioral and/or aggression issues.
Register early to avoid disappointment! Registration for winter 2024 with BCE opens in December. Please check back for a direct link to register.
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
Fee: $198 for one trainer and pet.
Time First class only check in at 6:15, class ends at 8:30p. Bring forms, see above.
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.
Or by phone with a credit card, call the BCE office: 810 - 299 - 4130
To register, use BCE Class ID #455-w24a. Registration is open!
Classes #2 - #6 start at 7:20p: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13 is the last class.
To register, use BCE Class ID #455-w24b. Registration is open!
Classes #2 - #6 start at 7:20p: 3/19, (n/c 3/26), 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 is the last class.
Pending next session on Wednesdays at Hilton Elementary begins in May
Training Director-Instructor (Mary T.)
Pre-requisite: Results Obedience & Manners (O&M) Level One Graduate and instructor permission with the same trainer.
Join an existing class for weeks 3 and/or 4, 5 and 6 as a brush-up or if your pet
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)
Fee: Three classes $135; Four classes $170. 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.)
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.
Fee: $168 for one trainer and pet.
Time: 6:30 - 7:15p.
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-w23a. Registration is open!
Class start at 6:30 and end at 7:15p on 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 (last).
To register, use BCE Class ID #456-w23b. Registration is open!
Class start at 6:30 and end at 7:15p on 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1 (last).
Pending next session on Wednesdays at Hilton Elementary begins in May
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.
Fee: $158 for one trainer and pet. Pets attend all classes.
Drop In Fee for Returning O&M Two Grad trainer and same pet if room allows: $40 per class.
Pay at start of class - check payable to "BCE" or correct cash.
Time: 6:30 - 7:15p
Location:
Hilton Elementary Gym
Brighton Hilton Elementary Google directions
9600 Hilton Rd. Park in the east lot, enter directly into the gym, door #2.
Register On Line With the Link Here: BCE Results & Pawformance Obedience & Manners - Two Plus Classes
Or by phone with a credit card, call the BCE office: 810 - 299 - 4130
To register use BCE Class ID #486-w24a. Registration is open!
Classes start at 6:30 and end at 7:15p on 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 (last).
To register use BCE Class ID #486-w24b. Registration is open!
Class start at 6:30 and end at 7:15p on 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1 (last).
Pending next session on Wednesdays at Hilton Elementary begins in May
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.
Prerequisite Results O&M Two and Instructor permission.
PETS DO attend the first class! Will be scheduled with interest 2024.
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.
Group Class Registration Information and Schedule
Results & Pawformance Sports! Registration for January start classes opens in December!
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!
Accelerated summer 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! Brighton - Pre Agility Instructor Special! - Pending Interest, Inquire!
An assortment of low/step over jumps, a mini tunnel, Rally-O style weave poles.
Fee: $35 Interested? Send an email (link above) to the instructor or talk to Mary T. at class.
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 BCE's Specialty Class page and click on your class:
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 January 9, ends February 13
Starts: Tuesdays March 12, (no class 3/26), ends April 23
2024 Brighton Comm. Ed Sessions:
and/or an accelerated session on Mondays and Wednesdays begins in July.
Time: Evenings
Registration with BCE opens in May, 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
Terrific if your pet has been on break or needs extra practice prior to joining O&M Two!
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.
Next Sessions:
Obedience & Manners (O&M) - Level One Description Link
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:
Register On Line With the Link Here: BCE Results Obed. & Manners Level One Classes
Starts: Tuesdays January 9, ends February 13
Starts: Tuesdays March 12, (no class 3/26), ends April 23
2024 Brighton Comm. Ed Sessions:
and/or an accelerated session on Mondays and Wednesdays begins in July.
Time: Evenings
Registration with BCE opens in May, 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
needs extra practice prior to joining O&M Two!
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 January 31, ends February 28
O&M Two - Wednesdays - Starts April 3, ends May 1
Upcoming 2024 Brighton Comm. Ed Sessions:
and/or an accelerated session on Mondays and Wednesdays begins in July.
Time: Evenings
Registration with BCE opens in May, 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.
Register using the session ID # noted below.
O&M Two Plus - Wednesdays - Starts January 31, ends February 28
O&M Two Plus - Wednesdays - Starts April 3, ends May 1
Upcoming 2024 Brighton Comm. Ed Sessions:
and/or an accelerated session on Mondays and Wednesdays begins in July.
Time: Evenings
Registration with BCE opens in May, 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 Description Link
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