Companion Dog Club

From puppy kindergarten to advanced training, we offer several levels of classes aimed at a variety of needs: from the pet owner who wants a well mannered member of their household to the person preparing to compete in the obedience ring. In addition to our obedience classes, we also offer agility classes. Most of our classes are taught by instructors who have trained their own dog(s) to an obedience and/or agility title.

Although Companion is primarily an obedience training…

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From puppy kindergarten to advanced training, we offer several levels of classes aimed at a variety of needs: from the pet owner who wants a well mannered member of their household to the person preparing to compete in the obedience ring. In addition to our obedience classes, we also offer agility classes. Most of our classes are taught by instructors who have trained their own dog(s) to an obedience and/or agility title.

Although Companion is primarily an obedience training organization, many members are involved in other activities with their dogs. The club has an active Flyball team & is supporting agility training. Other members participate in field work, conformation, den trials, herding tests, tracking, lure coursing, & pet-facilitated therapy.

All classes are held at the Companion Dog Club training building at 10803 No. 72nd St.
Unless otherwise specified, all classes meet once a week for one hour.

CLASS SCHEDULES:
CONFORMATION CLASSES (open to the public):
Tuesday nights
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost $4 per dog

PET OBEDIENCE I:
Instruction will be given in:
- Controlled walking
- Sit, down, come
- Use of food rewards
- Interacting & playing with dogs in a motivational manner

PET OBEDIENCE II:
Instruction will be given in preparation for exercises in the Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) test.
CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs that have good manners at home & in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners & basic good manners for dogs. All dogs that pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.
- Accepting a friendly stranger
- Sitting politely for petting
- Welcome being groomed & examined
- Walking on a loose lead
- Walking among people
- Sit and down on command & Staying in place
- Coming when called
- Reaction to another dog
- Reaction to distraction
- Supervised separation
The final class period will include the actual CGC test by a certified evaluator. (The cost of the evaluation is included in the price of the class.)

COMPETITIVE OBEDIENCE:
Instruction will be given in:
- Sit, down, recall, heel, stand for exam, off leash heeling
- Heeling, Figure 8, Stand for Exam, Heel off leash, Recall, Long Sit & Long Down
- Each exercise will be aimed toward competition in AKC Novice Obedience Class.

BEGINNER RALLY OBEDIENCE CLASS (Rally I):
Instruction will be given in:
- Stationary attention
- Connection between dog/handler
- Stationary Novice Rally exercises
- Basic course analysis

ADVANCED RALLY OBEDIENCE (Rally II):

AGILITY CLASSES:
BEGINNERS AGILITY
Instruction will be given in:
- jumping basics
- tunnels / chute
- obstacle basics
- weave pole basics
- targeting
- interacting & playing with dogs in a motivational manner

INTERMEDIATE AGILITY
Instructions will be given in:
- sequencing
- more difficult weave pole exercises
- more difficult obstacle exercises
- interacting & playing with dogs in a motivational manner

ADVANCED AGILITY

BEGINNING TRACKING CLASS

This is a 6-week Introduction to Tracking class for those who are interested in training towards the AKC Tracking Dog (T.D>) title.

Please visit our website at www.companiondogclub.com for complete information, class applications & fees. Categories:   Pet Services | Pet Training

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