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For puppies 12 weeks to 4 1/2 months at beginning of session. Puppies are socialized with people and each other. Puppies are introduced to basic obedience commands and get to play on puppy agility obstacles. Basic behavior issues such as house-training, chewing and barking are addressed. Puppies must have received their second immunization (parvo and distemper must both be included) two weeks before they can participate in a puppy class.
Beginning - For dogs 6 months and older. Dogs are introduced to obedience commands such as Come, Sit, Down, Stay and Heel. The instructor is available to answer specific dog behavior questions and help you deal with problems such as barking, chewing and pulling on the leash.
Intermediate - For dogs who are promoted from Beginning training. In this class the trainer will polish basic obedience skills, practice hand signals and other advanced exercises, and prepare for off-leash control.
Novice - Novice (and for many competitors, Beginning Novice), is the entry class into the sport of Obedience. This class is for handler/dog teams working at the Novice level. Perhaps you are working with your first Novice dog or even your 10th, this skills class will focus on the skills necessary to earn the BN and CD titles. Obedience trainers are people who not only want to improve their dogs’ skills but understand that this improvement starts with our own handling. If you are new to this level, then your dog must have completed an Intermediate level obedience class or equivalent; and be able to work around other dogs and people without undue barking, lunging, or fearful behavior.
Engagement, Attention & Motion - Attention class continues, building on the lessons learned in preceding months. Handlers will progress from stationary attention to attention in motion. The emphasis remains on teaching engagement, play, rewards and marking skills and how to make them part of training and showing. Each weekly lesson is divided into three parts: (1) introduce and practice one step of teaching formal attention; (2) introduce and practice ‘engagement’ games that will motivate the dog to give intense, active attention; and (3) introduce and practice basic training skills such as marking, proper food delivery, interactive/trick behaviors, platform work, etc. Written notes summarizing the skills worked on in class are provided each week.
Prerequisites
· Handler must have attended the January-March 2024 Attention classes or have prior approval of the instructor.
· Handler must commit to practice every day. To progress in any attention program and achieve the goal of both stationary and moving focused attention, the dog must be worked every day for 10-20 minutes. The work can be broken up into several short sessions during the day.
· Treats/Toys. Much of the teaching of obedience skills involves food rewards—handlers should come prepared to dispense treats easily and rapidly; a generous-sized bait bag, training vest or apron is recommended. The food rewards should be of a size and consistency allowing effortless consumption by the dog—soft food such as cheese, hot dogs, Fresh Pet, or Happy Howie, cut into small pieces work well. Dogs should be able to take treats from their handlers with no biting of or snapping at fingers. Toys may be used as rewards only if both the handler and dog are experienced in toy play.
· Crating. Dogs must be in a crate or tethered on a tie-down if they are not on the floor working. Dogs that are tethered must remain quiet and calm while handlers are on the floor working without dogs.
· Behavior. All dogs must be able to work calmly around other dogs.
· The instructor reserves the right to direct handlers to more appropriate classes if their dogs’ skills are insufficient for them to progress appropriately.
Teaching, Building & Perfecting Open/Utility Skills - This class is for handlers whose dogs have attended ODTC Novice classes and would like to begin learning the components of the Open and Utility exercises as well as for handlers whose dogs have familiarity with the advanced exercises. The dog's skills do not need to be perfect. The classes include (1) teaching basic skills to dogs that have no familiarity with Open and Utility; (2) improving existing Open/Utility skills; (3) improving related skills such as pivots, fronts, finishes, heeling; and (4) how to proof exercises. The instructor may vary the content of classes based on the needs of the students. Each 4 week session will focus on one exercise from Open and one from Utility. You may sign up for individual sessions; it is not necessary to sign up for all three months.
Prerequisites
· Treats/Toys. Much of the teaching of obedience skills involves food rewards—handlers should come prepared to dispense treats easily and rapidly; a generous-sized bait bag, training vest or apron is recommended. The food rewards should be of a size and consistency allowing effortless consumption by the dog—soft food such as cheese, hot dogs, Fresh Pet, or Happy Howie, cut into small pieces work well. Dogs should be able to take treats from their handlers with no biting of or snapping at fingers. Toys may be used as rewards only if both the handler and dog are experienced in toy play.
· Crating. Dogs must be in a crate or tethered on a tie-down if they are not on the floor working. Dogs that are tethered must remain quiet and calm while handlers are on the floor working without dogs.
· Behavior. All dogs must be able to work calmly around other dogs.
· The instructor reserves the right to direct handlers to more appropriate classes if their dogs’ skills are insufficient for them to progress appropriately.
Once a Month Obedience Run-Throughs - Practice your competition skills at any level of Obedience. Each handler/dog team is assigned a specific time for ring work with instruction. Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the class and will close on the Tuesday before the class.
Rally I - For handler/dog teams working at the Novice through Advanced levels of Rally. You can be brand new to the sport of Rally or can be working on your Advanced title with your third rally dog, or anywhere in between. If you are brand new to rally training and competition, then you and your dog must have completed an Intermediate level obedience class or equivalent. Your dog should also be controlled enough to be able to work around other dogs and people without undue barking, lunging, or fearful behavior.
This class is designed to teach rally skills and improve your overall obedience skills with your dog. Many obedience competitors enjoy teaching their dogs rally skills to better their obedience and in turn, rally competitors will see their rally teamwork improve by working on their dogs’ obedience skills. And while we may do run-throughs occasionally, please note that this is not designed to be a Rally Run-Through course, but is a skills class.
Rally II - For handler/dog teams working on their Excellent and Masters levels. This class is designed to teach and practice the more advanced rally skills at these levels as well as to improve your overall handling and obedience skills with your dog. And while we may do run-throughs occasionally, please note that this is not designed to be a Rally Run-Through course, but is a skills class focusing on the variety of higher level rally signs.
Once a Month Rally Run-Throughs - Practice your competition skills at any level of Rally. Each handler/dog team is assigned a specific time for ring work with instruction. Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the class and will close on the Tuesday before the class
Introduction to Scentwork Class - For dogs with no prior experience. Seeking behavior is taught, using food, then transitioned to the target odors used in competition. Dogs and handlers gain experience in container searches and an alert behavior on finding behavior. This class is limited to 5 dogs.
Dogs 6 months and older, who weigh 20 pounds or less. Dogs are introduced to obedience commands such as Come, Sit, Down, Stay and Heel. The instructor is available to answer specific dog behavior questions and help you deal with problems such as barking, chewing and pulling on the leash. This class is limited to 10 dogs.
Ring Ready AKC Obedience - Class focus is practicing and polishing skills needed to successfully compete in AKC Obedience. Not all exercises will be covered every class. Students are those preparing for AKC Obedience competition who have signed a waiver with ODTC. Dogs must already have 'pet manner' skills (or higher) and be able to work in a group setting without being aggressive or disrupting other students or dogs. Limit 6 dogs total (1 dog per class per handler), determined by lottery. If the same person has more than one dog enrolled in multiple Ring Ready classes, please keep one dog safely in your car or crate while working your other dog.
Novice - preparation for AKC Novice competition
Open - preparation for AKC Open competition
Utility - preparation for AKC Utility competition
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