DESCRIPTION: Continuation of skills learned in Novice 2.  Increase to full distance and increased level of proofing, as appropriate. Continued emphasis on precision of Novice exercises.  Introduction of off-leash heeling. If time permits, introduction of Open-level skills of retrieving and jumping and Utility signals. Class can be repeated.

 PREREQUISITE: (one or more of the following)

• Novice 2 or equivalent;
• Instructor approval.

 WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of vaccination records; 
• 4-6 ft leash;
• Buckle collar; 
• Variety of small, easy to eat treats.

DESCRIPTION: Continuation of skills learned in Novice 1. Increasing distance and proofing of handler/dog team, as appropriate. Work on precision of Novice exercises. Continuing to work on stand for examine, heeling change of pace, heeling with turns, Figure 8, stays. Class can be repeated.

  PREREQUISITE: (one or more of the following)

• Novice I equivalent;
• Instructor approval.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of vaccination records; 
• 4-6 ft leash;
• Buckle collar; 
• Variety of small, easy to eat treats.

Open and Utility exercises are covered in this classes. When offered, this class expects that handler/dog team has completed all necessary training for the exercises at the Open and Utility level and only needs additional proofing/practice opportunities. A proofing/practice class may cover more than one level in same class.

 PREREQUISITE: (one or more of the following)

• Solid retrieve with a dumbbell required
• Successful completion of Open class 
• Competing at the Utility level (UD)
• Instructor approval

REGISTRATION PRIORITY: Early Registration priority will be given to students in the previous session (same day/time/instructor) of this class.

DESCRIPTION: Continuation of skills learned in Novice 1. Increasing distance and proofing of handler/dog team, as appropriate. Work on precision of Novice exercises. Continuing to work on stand for examine, heeling change of pace, heeling with turns, Figure 8, stays. Class can be repeated.

  PREREQUISITE: (one or more of the following)

• Novice I equivalent;
• Instructor approval.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of vaccination records; 
• 4-6 ft leash;
• Buckle collar; 
• Variety of small, easy to eat treats.

DESCRIPTION: The Novice or Open exercises are not “taught” in these classes. When offered, these classes expect that handler/dog team has completed all necessary training for the exercises at the level and only needs additional proofing/practice opportunities. A proofing/practice class may cover more than one level in same class.

 PREREQUISITE: (at least one of the following)

• Successful completion of Novice; 
• Competing at the Novice (CD) level;
• Instructor approval.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of vaccination records;
• 4-6 ft leash; buckle collar;
• Variety of small, easy to eat treats.
• Dumbell sized to specific dog.

Open and Utility exercises are covered in this classes. When offered, this class expects that handler/dog team has completed all necessary training for the exercises at the Open and Utility level and only needs additional proofing/practice opportunities. A proofing/practice class may cover more than one level in same class.

 PREREQUISITE: (one or more of the following)

• Solid retrieve with a dumbbell required
• Successful completion of Open class 
• Competing at the Utility level (UD)
• Instructor approval

REGISTRATION PRIORITY: Early Registration priority will be given to students in the previous session (same day/time/instructor) of this class.

Open and Utility exercises are covered in this classes. When offered, this class expects that handler/dog team has completed all necessary training for the exercises at the Open and Utility level and only needs additional proofing/practice opportunities. A proofing/practice class may cover more than one level in same class.

 PREREQUISITE: (one or more of the following)

• Solid retrieve with a dumbbell required
• Successful completion of Open class 
• Competing at the Utility level (UD)
• Instructor approval

REGISTRATION PRIORITY: Early Registration priority will be given to students in the previous session (same day/time/instructor) of this class.

DESCRIPTION: Thi class is designed to teach basic control (age appropriate) in a variety of situations with distractions. Exercises taught include sit, down, stand, stay, come and controlled walking on a leash. Focus is on household manners to help dog adapt to family life. May also include basic problem solving (e.g., chewing, jumping up, etc.). Most classes use food (soft treats) or silent toys in training.  This class may be repeated.

PREREQUISITES:

• Dog must be up-to-date on vaccinations.  
• Must be older than 6 months
• No class training prerequisites.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of vaccination records;
• 4-6 ft leash; buckle collar;
• Variety of small, easy to eat treats.