CANINE COMMANDOS SPRINT TEAM
A TRACK TEAM FOR PET DOGS
The Canine Commandos is a track team for your pet dog. The only requirement is that your dog likes to run and chase things. NO EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING IS NECESSARY TO START. This is the first team of its type in the nation.
Canine sprinting is the newest and fastest growing canine sport. All dogs can participate. Small, medium or large dogs compete against dogs of their size. Purebreds, mixed breeds and rescues are all welcome.
It is a nationwide program. Starting in April 2022 there will be weekly virtual training sessions. For members in the San Francisco Bay Area there will be monthly in person clinics and time trials.
Team rankings will be done bi-annually. See how your dog’s times compare with other team members through out the nation
It will be a well rounded program. The focus will be on sprinting but will also include trick training, obedience and nose work and more
COMPETITIONS
The Commandos is an independent team and members have the option to compete in AKC FastCAT, UKC precision coursing, steeplechase and drag racing and AOK9 Amateur Dogs racing events. A coach will be in attendance for Northern California events each month. Whether you choose to compete is up to you.
The Commandos host the annual Canine Fun Run held in July. Canine Fun Run 22 - The Jacquie Placak Memorial will be help July 9th, 2022. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the 3 fastest dogs in each flight (group). There are flights for small, medium and large dogs plus sighthounds, puppies, senior dogs and dogs with disabilities. If 3 or more dogs of the same breed compete they will have a seperate flight.
The National Canine Sprint League (NCSL) will host monthly virtual dual and open meets with dogs from all over the nation.
Canine sprinting is the newest and fastest growing canine sport. All dogs can participate. Small, medium or large dogs compete against dogs of their size. Purebreds, mixed breeds and rescues are all welcome.
It is a nationwide program. Starting in April 2022 there will be weekly virtual training sessions. For members in the San Francisco Bay Area there will be monthly in person clinics and time trials.
Team rankings will be done bi-annually. See how your dog’s times compare with other team members through out the nation
It will be a well rounded program. The focus will be on sprinting but will also include trick training, obedience and nose work and more
COMPETITIONS
The Commandos is an independent team and members have the option to compete in AKC FastCAT, UKC precision coursing, steeplechase and drag racing and AOK9 Amateur Dogs racing events. A coach will be in attendance for Northern California events each month. Whether you choose to compete is up to you.
The Commandos host the annual Canine Fun Run held in July. Canine Fun Run 22 - The Jacquie Placak Memorial will be help July 9th, 2022. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the 3 fastest dogs in each flight (group). There are flights for small, medium and large dogs plus sighthounds, puppies, senior dogs and dogs with disabilities. If 3 or more dogs of the same breed compete they will have a seperate flight.
The National Canine Sprint League (NCSL) will host monthly virtual dual and open meets with dogs from all over the nation.
TRAINING FACILITY
The Commandos headquarters will be at the Ghilotti Bros. Canine Sprint Training Center for Pet Dogs located on the 17 acre campus of Golden Gate K9 in Santa Rosa, California. www.goldengateK9.com.
Construction will be begin soon on Phase 1 which will include a 100 yard fully fenced grass track with a 50 yard run out. There are only a handful of permanent enclosed grass tracks in the United States and this only one in Northern California.
When completed the Ghilotti Bros. Sprint Training Center for Pet Dogs will be a World Class facility and include a 200 yard track, a precision coursing arena, a sand pit and incline track for resistance training. Resistance and strength devices will be available
COMMANDER
The Canine Commandos Sprint Team For Pets Dogs was founded by Bill Cannedy. Bill was a competitive swim coach on the Local, National, International and Olympic level for 20 years. The team is structured like a World Class competitive swim organization
HEAD COACH
Frank Romano is the Head Coach of the Commandos. Frank has over 30 years experience in training canines for the military and law enforcement. Frank is the “guru” of law enforcement trainers. He is in great demand as a speaker for law enforcement clinics.
Both Bill and Frank see the potential in canine sprinting for pet dogs and both believe that dogs can be trained to run faster.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Commandos will serve as a platform to raise funds for animal organizations, law enforcement and military foundations.
GROUPS
Recruits
Cadets
Rangers
Generals
Recruits - All dogs start off with a 4 week Basic Training program. This is complimentary. The virtual training program will be fun and informative.
Cadets - Once Basic Training is completed handlers have the opportunity to move on. Cadet training will be more advanced. Dues start at $25 a month for a Family (One handler must be 9 -17 years old) or Senior (65 and over) Membership. Law enforcement and Military train for free in all groups
Rangers - Dogs must achieve an “A” time to move into the Ranger group. The training become even more advanced and includes video analysis.
Generals - This is a group for handlers and their pets with National aspirations. Dogs that achieve Top 3 national rankings train at no charge
TEAM COLORS
Camouflage - Red, White, and Blue
The Commandos headquarters will be at the Ghilotti Bros. Canine Sprint Training Center for Pet Dogs located on the 17 acre campus of Golden Gate K9 in Santa Rosa, California. www.goldengateK9.com.
Construction will be begin soon on Phase 1 which will include a 100 yard fully fenced grass track with a 50 yard run out. There are only a handful of permanent enclosed grass tracks in the United States and this only one in Northern California.
When completed the Ghilotti Bros. Sprint Training Center for Pet Dogs will be a World Class facility and include a 200 yard track, a precision coursing arena, a sand pit and incline track for resistance training. Resistance and strength devices will be available
COMMANDER
The Canine Commandos Sprint Team For Pets Dogs was founded by Bill Cannedy. Bill was a competitive swim coach on the Local, National, International and Olympic level for 20 years. The team is structured like a World Class competitive swim organization
HEAD COACH
Frank Romano is the Head Coach of the Commandos. Frank has over 30 years experience in training canines for the military and law enforcement. Frank is the “guru” of law enforcement trainers. He is in great demand as a speaker for law enforcement clinics.
Both Bill and Frank see the potential in canine sprinting for pet dogs and both believe that dogs can be trained to run faster.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Commandos will serve as a platform to raise funds for animal organizations, law enforcement and military foundations.
GROUPS
Recruits
Cadets
Rangers
Generals
Recruits - All dogs start off with a 4 week Basic Training program. This is complimentary. The virtual training program will be fun and informative.
Cadets - Once Basic Training is completed handlers have the opportunity to move on. Cadet training will be more advanced. Dues start at $25 a month for a Family (One handler must be 9 -17 years old) or Senior (65 and over) Membership. Law enforcement and Military train for free in all groups
Rangers - Dogs must achieve an “A” time to move into the Ranger group. The training become even more advanced and includes video analysis.
Generals - This is a group for handlers and their pets with National aspirations. Dogs that achieve Top 3 national rankings train at no charge
TEAM COLORS
Camouflage - Red, White, and Blue
