Continuation of Open and Utility exercises are covered in this classes. When offered, this class expects that handler/dog team has  been introduced and able to perform the Open and/or Utility exercises, though maybe not perfected  as when ready to show.

 PREREQUISITE:  

• Introduction of the Open and Utility exercises, including retrieving 
• Competing or ready to compete at the Novice level (CD)
• Or 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. In this class you will also be taught how to incorporate the clicker as your "reward marker".  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.

**NO DOG FIRST NIGHT OF CLASS

DESCRIPTION: The  Open level competition exercises are covered;  and, as the handler/dog team  progresses, distractions and proofing will be done as appropriate.  This class will now begin introducing the Utility exercises - signals, moving stand, articles, gloves and directed jumping.  Class can be repeated.

PREREQUISITE:  (two or more of the following)

• Successful completion of Novice III;
• Completed Novice CD title or Showing in Novice (CD);
• Instructor approval. 

WHAT TO BRING:

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

DESCRIPTION: TThe foundation for the Open level competition exercises are introduced. This includes work on precision heeling, including various paces, turns and Figure 8.  Introduction to drop on recall, dumbbell retrieving, open-level jumping, and command discrimination exercises. As the handler/dog team  progress,  distractions and proofing will be done as appropriate.  Class can be repeated.

 PREREQUISITE: 

• Successful completion of Novice III;
• Showing in Novice (CD);
• Instructor approval. 

WHAT TO BRING:

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

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. In this class you will also be taught how to incorporate the clicker as your "reward marker".  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.

**NO DOG FIRST NIGHT OF 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.