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Beginner I October 2024

For dogs with little or no formal training

Started Oct 29
From 25 US dollars
Pompton Avenue

Service Description

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. Completion of this class might qualify your dog for the AKC Star Puppy test if (s)he is under one year of age. Visit the AKC website for more information regarding this title.


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