THIS IS THE WEEK-END CLASS

DURATION 5 WEEKS

Throughout the basic obedience course, you will learn the skills needed to communicate in a language your dog understands. You are asked to commit at least 30 minutes a day to training with your dog between classes.

In Basic Obedience you will learn:

• Paying attention in a distracting environment
• Sit and down
• Sit stay and down stay at a distance
• Come when called (recall)
• Loose leash walking
• Enter and exit doors with permission
• Appropriate greetings of strangers and other dogs
• Environmental socialization, including dog and people socialization
• Limit jumping, barking, mouthing, and digging

We will also teach you critical information needed to be a responsible dog owner including:

• Basic dog psychology
• Understanding how dogs learn
• How to use a food lure to shape behaviors
• Training tools and equipment education
• How to be a strong leader for your dog
• The importance of structured play
• Understanding your dog’s physical and mental needs,
• Interpreting dog behavior and body language
• How to politely greet other dogs
• How to stay safe around other dogs

REQUIREMENTS

• Dogs must be 6 months or older to attend
• The first class is orientation for humans only
• Bring up to date vaccination records
• Children must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by a guardian