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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Basic Obedience (8:15 to 9:15pm) Cost:
$85
Pre-Registration Required |
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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 |
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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:
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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. |
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Conformation Handling Classes |
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No Pre-Registration
Needed |
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 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. Each evening after regular classes, a short class is conducted
to prepare them for competition in Junior Showmanship.
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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