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AKC Competitive Obedience - Open Handler Skill Building (MAM) (Members Only)
with Mary Ann Mullen
This is not a Beginner Open Obedience or Open Obedience run thru class. This class is the fifth in a series, and for those teams that have learned the basic skills, rules and training techniques to compete in Open Obedience trials and working toward refining those skills. All work is done in class off lead with multiple dogs working on the same floor space.
Prerequisites: Teams must have attended the first four classes in this series. Multiple rings will be used.
Note: No 2nd dogs/same handler will be accepted for this class. We do understand many of you may be traveling from quite a distance with multiple dogs training that day. You're welcome to bring them into the building with you; however, you are only permitted to work the one registered for the class. Please contact the Training Director, Deanna Bullock, 757-778-7608 for approvals or questions.
AKC Competitive Obedience - Open Handler Skill Building (MAM) (Non-Members)
with Mary Ann Mullen
This is not a Beginner Open Obedience or Open Obedience run thru class. This class is the fifth in a series, and for those teams that have learned the basic skills, rules and training techniques to compete in Open Obedience trials and working toward refining those skills. All work is done in class off lead with multiple dogs working on the same floor space.
Prerequisites: Teams must have attended the first four classes in this series. Multiple rings will be used.
Note: No 2nd dogs/same handler will be accepted for this class. We do understand many of you may be traveling from quite a distance with multiple dogs training that day. You're welcome to bring them into the building with you; however, you are only permitted to work the one registered for the class. Please contact the Training Director, Deanna Bullock, 757-778-7608 for approvals or questions.
AKC Competitive Obedience - Beginner Novice/Novice Instructional (BB) (Members Only)
with Brenda Boesel
Instructional class covering rules and regulations, ring procedures, and a critiqued run thru of each dog. This class is for dogs getting ready to show in BN or in Novice and dogs will need a reliable recall.
Prerequisites: Dogs should be working on off lead heeling and recall.
AKC Competitive Obedience - Beginner Novice/Novice Instructional (BB) (Non-Members)
with Brenda Boesel
Instructional class covering rules and regulations, ring procedures, and a critiqued run thru of each dog. This class is for dogs getting ready to show in BN or in Novice and dogs will need a reliable recall.
Prerequisites: Dogs should be working on off lead heeling and recall.
Scent Work - Skill Building for New Teams (Shy & Spicy Dogs & New Handlers) (BA) (Members Only)
with Beth Ann Sabo
This class is the third in a series, designed for dogs that need a little extra space to be comfortable – and for handlers new to this sport. We'll continue to build problem-solving and foundation skills, including odor obedience.
Please bring yummy treats and your enthusiasm. Dogs must crate between runs to allow them to relax and learn while they rest.
Prerequisites: Intro to Odor. Please contact the instructor or Training Director with questions before you register.
Scent Work - Skill Building for New Teams (Shy & Spicy Dogs & New Handlers) (BA) (Non-Members)
with Beth Ann Sabo
This class is the third in a series, designed for dogs that need a little extra space to be comfortable – and for handlers new to this sport. We'll continue to build problem-solving and foundation skills, including odor obedience.
Please bring yummy treats and your enthusiasm. Dogs must crate between runs to allow them to relax and learn while they rest.
Prerequisites: Intro to Odor. Please contact the instructor or Training Director with questions before you register.
AKC Competitive Obedience - Open Run-thru Ring Prep (BB) (Members Only)
with Brenda Boesel
Run-thru format with individual critiques of exercises and limited instruction.
Note: This is not a class for beginner dogs also not for dogs who have already earned a CDX.
Prerequisites: Handlers must be familiar with all exercises and dogs must have a dumbbell retrieve.
AKC Competitive Obedience - Open Run-thru Ring Prep (BB) (Non-Members)
with Brenda Boesel
Run-thru format with individual critiques of exercises.
Note: This is not a class for beginner dogs also not for dogs who have already earned a CDX.
Prerequisites: Handlers must be familiar with all exercises and dogs must have a dumbbell retrieve.