Obedience Classes

In obedience classes, you will learn how to train your dog. These classes are fun and interactive. Each class is taught by two accomplished instructors, so you and your dog will always get the individual attention you want.

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Puppy Class

This is the basic developmental course for dogs twelve weeks to six months in age. It focuses on socialization with other puppies and people, and provides an introduction to obedience work with exercises designed for puppies. Puppies are taught to come when called, walk on a loose lead instead of dragging you down the street, sit, stand and lie down on command and to stay. Owners also learn other useful day-to-day skills and ways to prevent many common problems.

Dog's Age: 12 weeks - 6 months

Duration: 7 weeks

Beginner/Family Dog Obedience

This is the foundation class in home obedience for dogs that are six months of age and older. It focuses on teaching you to train your dog. The emphasis of this course is on the basics that help your dog to become a better companion. Dogs are taught to walk on a loose lead, sit, stand, down, stay in position, and to come when called by the handler. Information on grooming and problem solving are also discussed in the training sessions.

Dog's Age: +6 months

Duration: 7 weeks

Continuing Basic I

This class reinforces the training techniques learned in either the Beginner or Puppy class. Handlers will continue to develop a positive relationship with their dog while perfecting the dog's performance in the exercises. New skills will be taught geared towards making your dog a successful family dog and as a basis for furthering his obedience career. Prerequisite: Graduation from Puppy Class or Beginner Obedience.

Duration: 7 weeks

Continuing Basic II

This course assists you in advanced obedience work. You will work be working on the skills necessary to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen Exam along with more advanced skills. Prerequisite: Graduation from Continuing Basic I or Instructor approval.

Duration: Ongoing

Novice Obedience

This class is geared towards competitive obedience and will focus on percision and attention, includes basic training for AKC/UKC novice exercises, foundation skills for jumping and retrieving. Prerequisite: Graduation from Continuing Basic II or Instructor approval.

Duration: Ongoing

Advanced Obedience

This class is geared towards dogs who are competeing in obedience trials at the Novice level or above. This class will focus on the foundation skills necessary for competition at the Open level. Prerequisite: Graduation from Novice Obedience or Instructor approval.

Duration: Ongoing

Open Level/Utility

This class teaches the fundamentals required for the most advanced obedience competition, Open and Utility, including scent work, signals, retrieving, targeting, and directed jumping. Prerequisite: Graduation from Advance Obedience or Instructor approval.

Duration: Ongoing