Description
Prerequisite: Obedience 1, Adult dogs over 10 months of age
Class Duration: 6 Weeks
Instructor: Kim Watson
Class Description: This class is for Adult Dogs over the age of 10 months that have successfully completed Obedience 1
This class is a continuation of basic obedience behaviors and manners. Behavioral issues will be further addressed. This is an excellent class for you and your dog to continue working on foundation skills along with the distraction of other dogs and people. This class will pay special attention to your dog’s obedience proficiency and advancement. AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) procedures are the focus of this class. AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing will be offered to qualifying dogs upon the completion of this course. In order to qualify your dog needs to be able to complete the required exercises on a buckle collar. Additional testing fees will apply when dog & handler teams are tested.
For more information on the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program visit Canine Good Citizen (CGC) – American Kennel Club (akc.org)
Obedience Commands Introduced in this class:
- Walk on Leash – without pulling
- Sit
- Down
- Long Down
- Come
- Fast Recall
- Attention
- Leave It
- Stay
- Wait
- Heel
- Focus
- Behave Politely around other dogs and people
How to Prepare:
- Wear comfortable shoes/sneakers, (no open toed shoes/sandals)
- Don’t feed your dog for a few hours before class, this will keep him food motivated it will also prevent unwanted car sickness
- Puppies can have half of their normal meal the morning of class and finish when they get back home
- Potty your dog, before class, in the designated areas
What to Bring:
- Flat Buckle or Snap Collar
- 6’ leash, (no Flexi-leads)
- High Value Dog Treats (treats your dog really loves)
- Poop bags for cleaning up after your dog
- Long Line
- All adult dogs are required to have a Rabies Vaccination. Please bring a copy of your Rabies Certificate to your first class.
