Beginner Obedience
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Pre-registration is required for all classes. For more information or to verify class availability, e-mail click to send mail or text 319-560-1673 or call and leave a message.
Requirements: Puppies must be at least three months old at the time class starts.
Description: This 6-week class is designed to teach puppies how to become well-mannered dogs. Dog/handler teams will be taught how to:
- Sit, down and stand on command
- Stay and come when called
- Walk politely on leash
The class will also focus on the following home manners:
- Grooming and handling, include checking ears, teeth and feet
- Relinquishing toys, food and other items at handler’s request (drop it)
- Teaching door respect (wait) and leave it
- Allowing (in any position) petting by a person other than the owner
- Allowing owner to brush/groom dog and handle the ears and feet
- Walking by other people and dogs while on leash
- Sitting on command (owner may use a food lure)
- Downing on command (owner may use a food lure)
- Coming to owner from five feet when name is call
- Reacting to distractions (distractions are presented 15 feet away)
- Staying on leash with another person (owner walks 10 steps away and returns)
Equipment: Owner must bring a leash, collar (no harnesses) and soft treats.
Class length: 1 hour for 6 weeks
Class size: 8 dogs
Cost: $90 for members; $120 for non-members
Location: 4RK9's [map]
Obedience Class Registration Form
Obedience Class E-Registration Form
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