OBEDIENCE CLASSES

General Information

This information applies to all our courses.

• For their own protection, all dogs must have all their shots before attending classes.
• Each course is 6 weeks in length.
• The cost for the 6 week course is $120 (incl GST & HST).
• Private training is $50 an hour.
• See the map for location and directions.
• Get the registration and waiver forms.
• Contact us for more information.

Puppy Class

This class is for dogs 3 to 6 months of age.

• socialization with other dogs and other people
• addressing common behaviour problems(house breaking, nipping, jumping up, crate training etc.)
• sit/down
• sit/down stay
• come on command
• walk nicely on leash
• imprinting on attention and retrieving
• introduction to agility obstacles to help build confidence and teamwork

Obedience Level 1

This class is for dogs 7 months and older that have completed puppy class or have some basic skills in obedience.

• random sits/downs
• sit/down stay at a distance with distractions
• come and sit in front
• stand
• introduction to heeling
• attention with mild distractions
• imprinting retrieves
• introduction/continue to build confidence and teamwork through agility obstacles

Obedience Level 2

This class is for dogs all dogs and owners of all ages that wish to expand on all exercises learned from the previous classes.

• heeling with automatic sits
• sit/down stay off leash with distractions
• turns while heeling (left, right, about, circles)
• call to heel position
• retrieving with front
• come on command with front
• stand/stay
• finish (left or right)
• minor agility sequencing

Obedience Level 3

This class is for dogs and owners wishing to fine tune all aspects of their training.

• attention with distraction
• sit/down stay out of sight
• formal recall with finish
• heeling (1/4 turns, 360 turns, left about turns, figure 8, off leash control, footwork)
• sit/down in motion
• stand for exam