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We offer an 8-week group obedience class in the spring (May-June) and the fall (Aug-Oct). We will meet on Saturday mornings from 10:00 to 11:00am. This class will cover behavioral issues,
obedience commands, social skills and distractions, on and off leash. Dogs must be at least 4 months old to participate. Aggressive dogs must be muzzled. The cost of this class
is $100. Pre-registration is not required. The first class meeting will be an orientation to our training style and supplies needed for class. Please bring your dog to this meeting.
Registration material will be handed out at this time. We will skip a week to give you time to get your training supplies and familiarize yourself with our methods and equipment.
Class will then resume and meet for the next seven weeks. Please bring your completed registration form, shot records, and payment to the second meeting.
We accept cash, checks or money orders for payment; no credit cards. Please call for more information (920-293-4460). This class will be held outdoors, so please wear proper attire – no sandals,
backless shoes, etc., gym shoes or hiking/workboots only.
Consult with your vet if you are unsure whether your dog is ready to participate in a training class. Make sure to use appropriate flea/tick and heartworm preventative
on your dog (available through your vet). You are responsible for having your dog current on vaccinations. Please see “Training Equipment” page for additional information and supplies.
Private lessons are available by appointment year round for $40 per lesson.
The spring class will start Saturday, April 24 (orientation) and end June 26 (skip May 1 and 29).
The fall class will start August 28 (orientation) and end October 25 (skip Sept 4).
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Please call for directions (920-293-4460). Do not use Mapquest: our address doesn't show up correctly.
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OBEDIENCE COMMANDS
HEEL - walking nicely with loose lead on left side of handler
AUTO-SIT – while on Heel command, dog will automatically sit on the left side when handler comes to a stop
AUTO-STAY – after auto-sit, dog will automatically stay until commanded to move, or released off of command
WALK AWAY - handler leaves dog while on command
LOOK AT ME - dog looks at handler
COME – recall to handler
CENTER – auto-sit directly in front of handler
FINISH (HEEL) – dog moves from center position to the right behind the handler and auto-sits on handler’s left side
FREE SIT – dog sits on command, usually from free mode
STAY CLOSE – dog keeps close to handler, but is not on Heel command
DOWN – lie down
RECALL TO SIT – dog commanded to sit from a down position
STAY - hold position and don't move
OKAY – dog is off command, free
QUIET – stop barking, whining etc
NO – correction word generally followed by verb or descriptive of what the dog should not be doing, or the command that the dog broke (ie. no – sit)
NO BITE – do not mouth or peck at hands or feet of handler
OFF – do not jump (on people, furniture, etc)
LEAVE IT – don’t mess with that
DROP IT – dog should spit out whatever should not be in mouth
ENOUGH – time to stop
EASY – slow down, relax, or concentrate
GOOD! – praise and reward
GET YOUR BIRD! – go get toy
BRING ME YOUR BIRD! – retrieve toy
RELEASE – let go of toy or object that is allowed in dog’s mouth
STUTTER STEP – stop in place
HERE – direct dog to a spot
HURRY UP – go potty
IN – go in (house, car, crate, etc)
GO GO GO! – speed up, encourages drive
Thank you for you interest in our obedience program. If you have any questions, please call us at 920-293-4460
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