Companion Dog Training "The Better Way to a Happier Dog"

COMPETITIVE OBEDIENCE PROGRAM

Competition Puppy Level I  for puppies 10 weeks to 5 months Competition Puppy Level II for puppies over 5 months (available upon completion of Level I)

Level I This class does not teach basic control. Lay foundation for novice, open and utility.  Skills taught include tuck sits, heel position, back drops, finishes, introduction to dumbbell, scent discrimination, jumping, signals and go-outs.  Includes lots of games. Level II Continue with foundation work from Level I as your puppy grows.  Focus on heeling, attention, fronts and finishes, recalls, go-outs and more games.

Attention Level I minimum age 6 months  and completion of Competition Puppy Attention Level II available upon completion of Attention Level I

Level I Focus on animation, attention and precision for all breeds heading for the obedience ring.  Work on your handling skills, stand for exam, recalls, fronts, finishes and fun games to build your relationship with your dog.  Attention skills that start with stationary attention and build towards one lap of the novice ring.   Level II Continuing with attention and heeling skills, stand for exam, handling skills, fronts, finishes and stays.  Teach your dog how to execute right, left and about-turns.  Begin to teach "L" patterns to your dog.

Ring Ready Classes

Novice available upon completion of Attention Level II Get prepared to trial with handling and proofing exercises.  Know the rules (CKC, AKC, UKC) and ring procedures.  Formal run thrus on weeks 4 and 8. Introduction to Open or Utility Foundation work for both these classes, teaching the principle feature of each exercise.  Games are included for the dog and handler.  Footwork and handling tips to keep your teamwork sharp. Trial Ready Open or Utility Get prepared for the ring with proofing and handling skills.  Know the rules (CKC, AKC, UKC) and ring procedures.  Run thrus that can be videotaped if you wish.

Specialty Classes

Games for Obedience   Learn fun games to help with all levels of obedience and enhance your relationship with your dog.  Games help build drive, attention and animation.   Mixed Skills available upon completion of Attention Level II Upon completion of Attention II, teach foundation skills for Open and Utility while continuing to work on heeling skills, games and stays.

RALLY OBEDIENCE PROGRAM

Novice, Advanced, Excellent, Versatility

Novice available upon completion of Attention I Get prepared to trial.  Focus is on learning the novice rally signs, rules and ring strategies.  Includes run thrus of courses.   Advanced available upon completion of Novice Learn the principle features of the advanced exercises along with accompanying rules.  Includes run thrus.   Excellent/Versatility available upon completion of Rally Advanced Learn the principle features of the excellent and versatility exercises along ith accompanying rules.

AGILITY PROGRAM

Introductory Classes

Puppy Agility for puppies under 8 months Introduce your puppy to low equipment.  Build your puppy's confidence. Develop teamwork and the special bond between human and canine athlete.

Intermediate Classes

Agility Level I available upon completion Puppy Agility Equipment confidence and techniques for competitive performance.  Introduction to weave poles. Build teamwork and handling techniques 8 months to any age   Agility Level II available upon completion of Agility Level I Continues building on equipment skills started in level one. Learn course control techniques. Apply skills to small sequences. Distance.

Advanced Classes

Jumpworks available upon completion of Level II Build comfort over jumps. Learn footwork for crosses. Pattern training for distance handling. Recognize lead legs and their importance. Stride adjustments and much more!   Advanced Jumpworks available upon completion of Jumpworks Continue building on skills learned from Jumpworks and then start to apply them to complex sequences.   Advanced Agility available upon completion of Advanced Jumpworks Sequence building, handling skills, path recognition and manipulation.  Contact reinforcement.   Yellow Fever available upon completion of Advanced Agility Focus on execution of contacts.  Games.  Motivational skills to make contacts fun.   Games available upon completion of Yellow Fever Covers Gamblers, Snooker and other games.  Strategy and rules.   Tune-In available upon completion of Games Practice and apply skills learned in other levels to full courses.  Develop teamwork.  Learn to read your dog.