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Competition Obedience
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Classes for those dog and handler teams
desiring advanced training in dog obedience for AKC, UKC, and
other competition style obedience venues.
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Cruise Control
The goal of this class is to teach "power steering"
to the handler and dog team , as well as the gift of
teamwork. This class builds on skills learned in
Attention
and Attention Responsibility by reinforcing the understanding
of proper heel position and the impact our our body
language when working with our dogs. Requires successful
completion of Attention Responsibility.
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Beginner Novice – (BN) Title
This class prepares teams to enter Obedience before the Novice level. Most of the exercises are conducted on leash. Exercises include Heel on Leash, Figure 8, Sit for Exam, Sit Stay, and Recall.
Novice – Companion
Dog (CD) Title
These classes include precision on and off leash heeling,
including changing pace and Figure 8’s; standing for
exam, recalls with fronts and finishes, and group sit and
down exercises.
Novice Plus
Focus on heeling, stays and recalls wth increasing distractions. Will incorporate rally with obedience exercises and building teamwork. Dog/handler teams in open and utility welcome if they need extra heeling practice. Requires successful completion of Attention Responsibility or Learning Novice Exercises.
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Figure 8 heeling pattern |
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Open – Companion
Dog Excellent (CDX) Title
Instruction includes perfecting off-leash heeling exercise
with Figure 8; dropping dog on recall, dumbbell retrieves
over a solid jump and without a jump, broad jump, and out
of sight group sits and downs. Emphasis is on perfecting basics
as well as furthering the development of dog and handler as
a team.
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Utility – Utility Dog (UD) Title
Instruction includes Heeling with signals only to heel,
stay, down, sit, recall (come) and finish; scent discrimination
with metal and leather articles; directed retrieve for a glove;
moving stand for exam; and directed jumping. |
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Rally
Rally is a sport, held in conjunction with Obedience, in
which the dog and handler complete a course of sequentially
numbered directional signs (10 - 20 depending on the level).
The dog and handler team heel from sign to sign and perform
the exercises indicated on the sign at each location. This
class includes discussing and practicing the various stations
and designing courses to run. Requires successful completion
of Advanced Puppy or Advanced Beginner.
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