Competitive Obedience Novice Level 1 Classes

Competitive Obedience Novice Level 1

The Novice Level 1 Obedience Class is for dogs who have mastered the very basic foundational skills needed to begin heeling work. This is where heeling begins! Classes will be positive-reinforcement based, focusing on happy dogs (tail wagging is essential!) and delighted owners. Daytime and early evening classes are available. You will need to bring some basic gear with you - a list will be provided. Multiple dogs are OK, but must be crated while you work the other dogs. $160 for a block of 8 x 45 minute classes, or $25 drop-in fee per class, but you must let me know ahead of class. It's OK to skip classes and make it up another week, but you must let me know ahead of time or you will be charged for the spot. There will be a maximum of 5 dogs per class.

To graduate from the Intermediate Level students must demonstrate:

Pivoting skills near strangers

Moving from the pivot platform to pivoting around an object in heel position and the side step in heel position

Using a sit board for front and heel positions

Stays in sit and down for 20 seconds

Stand for exam with a pretend judge

Hand touches with explosive joy

Send to target

Contact Sheryl at 801-787-4900 call or text, or email sghohle@mac.com