Classes are $135 per six week session
Beginner
In this class dog/handler teams will be taught how to:
- Sit, down, and stand on command
- Stay and come when called
- Walk politely on leash
The class will also focus on the following home manners:
- Grooming and handling, include checking ears, teeth, and feet
- Stopping jumping up and nuisance barking
- Relinquishing toys, food, and other items at handler’s request
- Teaching door respect and “leave it”
Requirements: Dogs must be at least five months old
What to Bring: A 6-foot leash (leather or nylon) and soft training treats. A training collar will be furnished as part of the class fee.
Advanced Beginner (CGC)
This class will prepare the dog/handler teams for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC) which will be given on the last night of class. This is your dog’s first Obedience Title!
Items on the CGC test include:
- Accepting a friendly stranger
- Sitting politely for petting
- Appearance and grooming
- Out for a walk on a loose leash
- Walking through a crowd
- Sit and down on command and staying in place
- Coming when called
- Reaction to another dog
- Reaction to distraction
- Supervised separation
Registered/listed dogs that pass are eligible for a certificate and may add the CGC title after their names (There is an additional fee to AKC to have the title added to the dog’s AKC registration). Dogs who have not taken the Advanced Beginner class at GKCDTC may come for the test given at the final class of the session. The cost is $10 and advance notification is required.
Requirements: Dogs must have completed the Beginner class or demonstrate equivalent skills.
