CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
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Puppy Class  
 A course for two to four months old puppies. Emphasis is on socialization with people and other puppies, play training, housebreaking and problem solving. The puppy is introduced basic obedience commands including sit, down, come and walking on a leash.

Basic Class
A basic obedience course for dogs over four months old. Emphasis is on walking on leash, heeling, coming when called, sit, stand, down, and stay. Information on health, safety, grooming, and problem solving is included.

Intermediate
Designed for dogs that have successfully completed a Puppy and/or Basic Class. It is also the class for dogs that have been out of classes for a while and need a refresher course! The emphasis will be not only on training the dogs to perform reliably but to teach THE HANDLER to be a better trainer.  As well as covering the novice exercises, additional behaviors and non traditional obedience behaviors will be introduced to keep the interest of both the dog and handler and to make the training experience POSITIVE & FUN!
 
 Canine Good Citizenship Class
A training course designed to prepare the dog and owner to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizenship test. Emphasis is on the practical application of basic obedience commands in the home environment. For more information about CGC visit the AKC web site

Rally Obedience

Rally is fun for both the handler and dog. It helps the dog maintain focused attention and an enthusiastic attitude. It promises an enjoyable platform and fun and excitement for the dogs, owners and spectators. Rally incorporates the use of a series of numbered directional exercise signs to guide the dog and handler through the designated course. The dog and handler team heels from one sign to the next and performs the exercises indicated by each sign, until the course is completed.For more information about Rally visit the AKC web site or the APDT Web site.  We offer 2 levels of Rally Classes.
  • Beginning Rally
    This is a great class to take after a CGC, Intermediate or a Basic class. This class will teach you how to correctly complete each rally exercise/sign at the novice (beginning) level. All exercises are done on lead. The dog should be able to be walk nicely on a leash, and have the basic sit, down and stay commands (a recall would be nice but not necessary).
  • Intermediate Rally
    To take this class you must have a complete undertstanding of the Novice Rally signs and exercises.
  • Rally Practice
    This is class is for students who want to run through a novice rally course.  You should be familiar with the basic novice rally signs before taking this class.  This is an eight session class.

Beginning Agility 
This is your opportunity to explore the wonderful world of agility.  This class will focus on introducing the dog and handler teams to the obstacles.  We will also start learning how to move from one obstacle to the next.  Start line stays, focus, attention and many more things will be introduced. 

Wear your comfortable clothes and sneakers, bring your dog and some yummy treats and/or your dog’s favorite toy and prepare to have fun.  

Prerequisite:  Puppy, Basic and/or CGC class 

 Advanced Beginner Agility
This class will focus on sequences that are frequently seen at agility trials and the different ways to handle them.   

Wear your comfortable clothes and sneakers, bring your dog and some yummy treats and/or your dog’s favorite toy and prepare to have fun. 

.Prerequisite:  One or more sessions of Beginning Agility  

Novice Class
This class furthers explores the exercises introduced in the Basic Class. The goal is to perform the exercise off leash and prepare those who wish for participation in AKC obedience and obtaining a Companion Dog Title. For more information about Obedience visit the AKC web site

Open Class
This class is designed for those who wish to expand their dog's training to include retrieving, jumping and off leash work and to prepare for an AKC Companion Dog Excellent Title. For more information about Obedience visit the AKC web site

Utility Class
 An advance class geared for those wishing to seek an AKC Utility Dog Title. Exercises include signal work, scent discrimination and directed retrieves and jumping. For more information about Obedience visit the AKC web site

Conformation Handling
A class preparing the dog for performance in the breed show ring.

Canine Freestyle
 A class that combines the fun of training with music and choreography.

Foundation Shaping for Advanced
Obedience Class
Topics we could cover - competition heeling, intro to the dumbbell, glove, scent articles (i.e., shape the hold), drop on recall, hand signals, go outs, conditioning work, attention games, etc. Dogs should have attended an Intermediate class, a CGC class or a Novice
class.
 

RDOC also offers special classes on occasion, including:
Clicker training, Attention, Retrieving, Handling in the Obedience Ring, etc.