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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
 
Basic Obedience     (8:15 to 9:15pm)     Cost:  $85
Pre-Registration Required

The Owner is shown how to work with their dog to become a team. All work is done on lead. This class teaches the handler how to train basic commands such as heeling, sit, down, come and stay.

This class is for dogs over 4 months of age. The class consists of one week of orientation (without the dog) and 8 weeks of class instruction. Upon successful completion of this class a Certificate is awarded. This will make you eligible to become a DOTC Training Member and advance to the next level of obedience training.



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Puppy Kindergarten     (8:15 to 9:15pm)     Cost:  $85
Pre-Registration Required

For Puppies up to 6 months in age. Provides socialization for young puppies. These classes will give the owner general puppy care information and simple obedience commands, including sit, down and come.  Puppies will learn to walk on lead. This is a good class for a shy puppy, also a young dog with problems. Games are played during class.

 

Advanced Classes     (7:00 to 7:45pm)  
Cost: Annual Training Member Dues - $70


For dogs that have successfully completed the basic training class. These classes are not as structured as the Basic class. You will continue in each level until the instructor feels that you are ready to move on to the next level. The class levels in order of progress are:

Advanced Basic — Intermediate —

Novice Show — Open — Utility

 

Heeling Class  (7:50 to 8:10pm)  
Cost: Included with your Annual Membership

This is a twenty minute class primarily for heeling practice. Any DOTC training member and dog having completed basic training is welcome to join this group. This class is for all training levels above Basic and is a fun way to work with your dog.

 

Conformation
Handling Classes

Beginners  (8:00 to 9:00 pm)
Advanced  (8:00 to 9:00 pm)

 
No Pre-Registration Needed

Conformation Handling Classes are held on a drop-in basis from September through May. Rabies Certification is a must and dogs must be at least 5 months old. We teach handling skills for the Breed Ring. Presentation of the dog to the judge, movement of your dog along with skills and ring etiquette. Everything to make you a better handler.

Young people who are interested in Junior Showmanship are encouraged to participate.

Additionally, at the end of the training year (May) a Junior, Senior Showmanship competition is held and judged by either a professional handler or an AKC licensed Judge.

Handling Classes Information Contact: Kitty Sarvinas, 410-465-4055


 
 


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