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BEGINNER OBEDIENCE (for ages 6 months and older)
Does your dog make the rules in your household? Tired of taking orders from your dog? Frustrated because of your dog’s unwanted behaviors? Then this class could be just what you need. Designed to teach you the “how-to” of training your dog to walk on a lead, sit, stay, down, stand still for an examination and come when called even when other things are going on. You will also learn how to recognize when your dog is manipulating you (they are masters at this) and how to counteract it. While this class is structured toward teaching the dog to behave at home, out in public and in the company of other dogs, it also acknowledges and addresses individual issues dogs may have such as lack of confidence, aggressive tendencies, immaturity, domineering and boisterous behaviors. In this class you will gain the knowledge and acquire the tools to deal with issues that may arise during the lifetime of the dog. Instead of food, positive progressive training methods are used which build the bond between dog and handler for a satisfying and enduring relationship. Children must be at least 14 years old and parent must be on site.
NOVICE OBEDIENCE
Novice Obedience is a continuation of skills presented in the Beginner Obedience Class. Improving off-lead control, increasing distance on the recall and proofing of other exercises (with distractions) are also part of the class. Future competitors start their competitive careers from this class and pet owners continue to gain better control over their dogs. Handler must be at least 14 years old and parent must be on site.
ADVANCED OBEDIENCE
Ongoing classes for dogs working at the Open and Utility levels. Skills from the Beginner Open and Utility classes are proofed and polished. Handlers must be at least 14 years old and parent must be on site.
BASIC MANNERS (for ages 6 months and older)
We will help you establish a foundation of communication and trust with your dog and teach you how to train your dog to be a courteous member of your household. Initial exercises focus on gaining attention, calming and settling-down. We will use positive reinforcement training techniques to teach the basic skills needed for a mannerly pet dog - sit, down, stay, some, wait, walking nicely on-leash and polite greetings. We will show you how to apply them in your day-to-day life. Children must be at least 12 years old and parent must be on site.
BASIC MANNERS II
For graduates of Basic Manners I curriculum or equivalent, this class will enhance the skills your dog has learned and teach new ones. A clicker will be introduced as a training tool; as we teach you dog formal heeling, go to place, a moving wait, leave it and more. The goal will be to have good on-leash control and more control in public places.
LINDA’S RALLY CLASS
This class will have students begin working on the skills necessary to compete in American Kennel Club sponsored Rally Trials. This class is for students who have completed Basic Manners II curriculum or equivalent. Rally is a variation of obedience competition. You and your dog will follow a marked course of 10-15 stations. At each station you perform the exercise posted on the station sign. You will also be working on developing precision on heeling and other obedience commands. Some of the beginning rally exercises are ones you have learned in your previous classes. many new exercises will be taught.
COMPETITION RALLY
This ongoing competitive rally class will introduce the Advanced and Excellent level skills needed to compete at an AKC Rally trial. You will practice these exercises and courses while you develop your handling skills. The handler should have control of their dog when heeling off leash. (This course requires permission from the instructor)
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