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.

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.