Class Descriptions

A basic obedience course for dogs over six months old. Emphasis is on walking on leash, heeling, coming when called, sit, stand, down, stay and house manners . Information on health, safety, grooming, and problem solving is included. This can be a first class for dogs, but is also a great refresher class for dogs that have been out of classes for a while.

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AA course for puppies up to one year old. Emphasis is on socialization with people and other puppies, play training, housebreaking and problem solving. The puppy is introduced to basic obedience commands including sit, down, come and walking on a leash. It is a program certified by the American Kennel Club as a precursor to Canine Good Citizen with the main focus being  Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsibility.   The owner and puppy must pass 20 test items to pass the course.

Designed for dogs and handlers that are planning a show career.
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 in performance, emphasis will be on the rules of competition, and on the interaction with the judge.

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.

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. For more information about Obedience visit the AKC web site.

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 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.

We offer 3 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 understanding 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.

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

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

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.

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.