Obedience/Life Skills
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This entry class is targeted towards puppies between 8 weeks and 6 months of age. Lessons are structured to fit the shorter attention span of puppies while providing the basic obedience skills so the puppy can become a sociable puppy that is gentle and mannerly.
This entry class is targeted for dogs 6 months and older that have had no or little prior obedience training. Development of basic commands (sit, down, stays, etc.) and social handling will help strengthen trust between the dog and handler.
​Dogs that have some basic obedience will continue to build on and refine their skills in this class. Sits, downs, stays, turns, circles, attention and doodling exercises will be included in the lessons taught. This class is good training for pet dogs as well as dogs and handlers who plan to compete in a variety of dog sports.
Dogs that want to continue on with their obedience and solidify skills such as sit, down, stand, stays, heeling and recalls will benefit from this class. Handler/dog teams will refine footwork, turns, more distractions in heeling and also leaving and returning to their dogs. They will be taught all the requirements for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test and have the opportunity to take the test the week following the end of classes.