Obedience
We offer all levels, from Puppy to OTCHX. Come join us and start your dog off on the right paw!
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January
Obedience Schedule
Traditional obedience classes solidify the bond you have with your dog and make it visible for everyone to see. Skills range from basic, sit, down, and heel to retrieving, jumping and finding your scent amongst a pile of other objects.
Class size is limited. Your spot in a class cannot be held unless payment in full is received. If registering with less than 14 days before the start of the session please email Marie at cdtmarie@yahoo.ca to make sure there is a spot available in the class you want.
Comp Puppy 2
Thursday, 2:00 pm ,Jan 16 – Feb 20, 6 weeks, $312
Foundation 1
Wednesday, 2:00 pm, Jan 15 – Feb 19, 6 weeks, $252
Thursday, 5:00 pm, Jan 16 – Feb 20, 6 weeks, $252
Foundation 3
Monday, 6:30 pm ,Jan 13 – Feb 10, 5 weeks, $210
Novice
Monday, 7:30 pm, Jan 13 – Feb 10, 5 weeks, $210
Novice/Open** Thursday, 6:15 pm ,Jan 16 – Feb 20, 6 weeks, $252
Open
Monday, 2:00 pm, Jan 13 – Feb 10, 5 weeks, $210
Wednesday, 11:45 pm , Jan 15 – Feb 19, 6 weeks, $252
Mixed Skills
Monday, 1:00 pm, Jan 13 – Feb 10, 5 weeks, $260
Utility
Wednesday, 10:30 am, Jan 15 – Feb 19, 6 weeks, $312
Thursday, 7:30 pm, Jan 16 – Feb 20, 6 weeks, $312
OTCHX
Wednesday, 1:00 pm, Jan 15 – Feb 19, 6 weeks, $312
****Novice/Open class will consist of alternating weeks focusing on Novice skills and Open skills
Discounts
6 week classes -$25 off of the first class price
6 weeks classes -$35 off of the first class price
6 weeks classes -$45 off of the first class price
Competition Obedience Program Class Descriptions
Competition Puppy Level 1
For puppies under 5 months of age. Your future competitive
partner will learn games, heeling skills, tuck sits, kick back stands, change of positions, recalls, fronts, finishes and stays. This is a very fast paced fun class. Please note thisclass does not teach basic control.
Competition Puppy – Level 2
Your puppy will continue with all the skills they learned in competition puppy 1 plus be introduced to more heeling skills, jumping, retrieving and much more. Prerequisite – Competition Puppy 1
Competition Puppy – Level 3
In this level your puppy will learn, signals, go-outs and start directed jumping. We will also continue with heeling, front, finishes, recall, retrieving and change of positions. Prerequisite – Comp Puppy 2
Foundation – Level 1
Minimum age of 5 months. Focusing on animation, attention and precision for all breeds heading to the obedience ring. Work on handling skills, send for exam, recalls, fronts, finishes, stays and games to build your relationship with your dog. Also introduce your
dog to the change of position exercise.
Foundation – Level 2
Continue to work on attention and heeling skills. Stand for exam, handling, fronts, finishes and stays. Add in proofing and distraction exercises. Heeling will be broken down into the different elements – halts, turns, changes of pace and the Figure 8 exercise. We will also work on Change of positions. Prerequisite – Foundation 1
Foundation – Level 3
Teach your dog the foundation skills from Open (jumping, change of positions, retrieving) and Utility (signals, go outs, directed jumping). We will also continue with skills from the foundation 1 and 2. Prerequisite – Foundation 2
Novice
Available upon completion of Foundation Level Two – Get prepared to trial with handling and proofing exercises. Know the rules (AKC, CKC) and ring procedures. Formal run thrus on weeks 4 and 8.
Beginner Open or Utility
Foundation work for both of these classes, teaching the principle feature for each exercise. Games will be included to add variety to the exercises. Footwork and handling tips to keep your teamwork sharp. Prerequisite – Foundation 3
Trial Prep (Novice, Open or Utility)
Get prepared for the ring with proofing, distractions and handling skills. Know the rules (CKC and AKC) and ring procedures. Run through will be done.
Mixed Skills
A variety of exercises are covered in this course. Some or all exercises from Novice, Open and Utility will be worked on each week. This class offers lots of variety to keep your dog interested while advancing their obedience skills. Prerequisite – Foundation 3
OTCHX
If you are working towards your MOTCH/OTCHX/GMOTCH this class will provide you with a variety of exercises from the Open and Utility class to get ready for the advanced Obedience titles.
Heeling Class 1
A class that is dedicated to the most important skill in obedience – Heeling. Focus will be placed on building duration and value for heel position. Handling skills, games and breaking down of each element of heeling will build the understanding your dog has for
heel position. Prerequisite – Foundation 3
Heeling 2
Continue to build duration in your heeling. Proofing and distractions will also be added. Prerequisite – Heeling 1
I have trained my dogs with Marie Sawford for close to 20 years and have trained 4 dogs in her classes. In Sept, I will bring my new puppy, my 5th dog, for competition puppy training. I have enjoyed learning in a positive and friendly environment. All my dogs have been trained on flat collars, with lots of fun and laughter, and with the latest, up to date, positive training methods. Marie has a passion for training happy dogs and helping the owners attain high levels of competence in their team work with their dogs.
Marjolein Hicks Owner of a Golden Retriever, Portuguese Water Dog, Australian Shepherd and a Havanese