Obedience
Puppy Kindergarten emphasizes basic household manners, human and
canine socialization, and confidence building. Everyday problems such as jumping,
biting, digging, housebreaking, and nail clipping are discussed. Puppies learn how
to walk on a loose leash, sit, lay down, stand, and come to the owner on command.
Puppies must wear a flat buckle type of collar and owners must bring a 4- to 6-foot
leash (cotton web, nylon, or leather) and plenty of treats for motivation and rewards.
Graduates receive a $20 coupon for Beginner Obedience class. Requirements: Pups
must be 10 weeks to 5 months old and have had at least 2 sets of distemper-parvo
and bordetella vaccinations by start of class.
In the Beginner obedience class, you'll learn how to get the basic
control needed for your dog to reliably walk on a loose leash, sit, lay down, stand,
stay, and come to you. Important household manners are also practiced such as "leave
it", not jumping on people, and waiting to go through doors.
Bring plenty of yummy treats and his favorite toy because positive motivational
methods will be used. If you wish to teach your dog using the old yank on the collar
method, this may not be the class for you. No special requirements, for dogs five
months and older. Includes training collar & leash, and the textbook "What All Good
Dogs Should Know."
The Canine Good Citizen class prepares your dog to take the National
Canine Good Citizen Test, which certifies that your dog is trained to be a good
canine citizen in our human society. Upon successfully passing the Canine Good Citizen
Test given by our instructors at the end of the six week class, your dog will earn
her CGC title and certificate! You will be able to tell everyone that she is indeed
a certified Canine Good Citizen! Requirements: Beginner Obedience or equivalent.
Are you ready for competition obedience?!? In Novice 1 obedience class, Focus is on attention healing, stand for examination, fronts and finishes. You'll also learn foot work and ring procedures. Graduates can be ready to compete for their Companion Dog title! Requirements: CGC Certificate or equivalent.
