Service Description

Students can sign up for Both Beginner I and Beginner II (12 weeks) in advance at a discounted rate. This will allow the instructors to better help them advance and prevent them from having to repeat Beginner I. Twelve weeks of continuous training leads to better success for the dog and owner. Beginner I: This class is for dogs that have had little or no formal group obedience training. The focus of this class is to teach your dog to work with you as a team and to learn how to live in your household as a civilized member of the family. We will teach you how to teach your dog the following exercises in a group setting: walk on a loose leash without pulling (controlled walking) sit and stay down and stay come when called We will also address some specific issues such as jumping, lunging, “leaving” unwanted objects, and going to their “place.” Successful completion of this class will allow you and your dog to move up to the Beginner II class which will build on the skills taught in Beginner I adding distance, distraction, and duration. Beginner II: The focus of this class is to build on the exercises taught in the Beginner class, adding distance, distraction, and duration. Your dog will learn the following exercises: heel with attention to the handler (walk at your left side without pulling), sit and stay at a distance with distractions down and stay at a distance with distractions come when called with distractions. Completion of this class will prepare your dog to take the AKC Star Puppy or Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test. Visit the AKC website for more information regarding these tests.

Contact Details

• 1126 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009, USA

  k9otcnj@gmail.com