Competition Specialty Classes
Are you looking to improve your scores at Obedience and Rally Trials?
Help your dog (and you!) be more confident in the ring?
Competition Heeling...Ring Prep, Rebuilding Confidence..., those are the types of classes you'll find here.
Intro to Beginner Novice/Novice Obedience
Prerequisites: Completion of our Intermediate Obedience class, or CGC title, or with instructor approval.
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1 dog per handler
Beginner Novice class is a great “next step” for CGC dogs, since it works on advancing the skills your dog already learned – walking nicely on a leash, acting mannerly while being petted, performing a stay and coming when called. ALL dogs, including mixed-breeds, are eligible to compete in AKC Obedience trials through AKC Canine Partners. Beginner Novice is an optional titling Obedience class. All exercises are conducted on leash with the exception of the recall.
This class is designed to help you and your canine companion develop the essential skills needed to excel in the Beginner Novice obedience competition. Over the next six weeks, we'll cover a range of topics and training exercises to prepare you for the AKC Beginner Novice test.
Dates: October 2 - November 6
Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Class length: 6 weeks
Price: $100.00
Instructor: Randi C.
Minimum of 4 dogs, Maximum of 8​
Competition Heel
Prerequisites: None
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1 dog per handler
This class is focused entirely on developing beautiful, precise heeling for AKC obedience competition. Handlers and dogs will work through all the key elements of heeling, including smooth pace changes, clean left and right turns, about turns, automatic sits, prolonged engagement, and quick re-engagement after distractions. The class is suitable for both beginners and experienced teams: beginners and young dogs will use luring to build understanding and confidence, while more advanced teams will focus on marking and reinforcing desirable behaviors (with luring sometimes used to refine details). By the end of the course, each team will be able to put all elements of heeling together into a polished performance. Dogs should know sit and have a basic understanding of engagement with their handler. This class is ideal for anyone preparing to enter the obedience ring, or for handlers who have been working on heeling but feel there are still gaps or struggles in keeping all the pieces together.
Dates: October 2 - November 6
Day & Time: Thursdays, 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Class length: 6 weeks
Instructor: Maryna V.
Price: $100
Minimum 4 dogs, Maximum 6
Core Competition Skills
Prerequisites: Completion of our Intermediate Obedience class, or CGC title, or with instructor approval.
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1 dog per handler
This class teaches the seven “fun”damental skills needed for Novice Dog Sports: Teamwork Heeling, Sit, Down, a Reliable Stay, Call Front, Finishes left and right.
This is a great class to continue strengthening the bond with your furry friend — while taking your training to the next level with new talents and techniques.
Dates: TBD
Day & Time: TBD
Class length: 6 weeks
Price: $100.00
Instructor: TBD
Minimum of 4 dogs, maximum of 10​