Obedience

Obedience training ranges from very basic training, such as teaching the dog to reliably respond to basic commands such as "sit", "down", "come", and "stay", to high level competition within clubs such as the AKC where additional commands, accuracy and performance are scored and judged.

Obedience implies compliance with the direction or command given by the handler. For a dog to be considered obedient rather than simply trained in obedience, it must respond reliably each time the command is given, by what is commonly known as its handler. A dog can go through Obedience training and not be obedient. If a dog is referred to as being Obedience Trained it should comply immediately with every command its handler gives. In the strictest sense an Obedience trained dog is an obedient dog. The relationship and trust between the dog and handler are important for success.

Obedience training builds a good foundation for other dog activities such as Agility, Canine Musical Freestyle and Therapy Dog work.

Spring 2010 Class Schedule

$35/club members - $70.00/non members

Participation is by pre-registration only ~ Class number is limited

Registration begins February 15, 2010

All Registration Must Be Complete by March 1, 2010

The Club has use of the Training Building located at WatersEdge Labradors Training Grounds at Browns Store, close to Heathsville.

Directions to the training grounds can be found by clicking on link below.

This class is for puppies age 12-20 weeks/3-5 months of age. Classes are held outdoors.

Learn how to train your puppy to sit, down, stay, stop nipping your fingers, and stop chewing your furniture. Your new puppy will learn to play nicely with other dogs and to behave at the Vet's office. Puppy will also learn some tricks to "wow" your friends.

For More Information contact:

Cyndi Salesky (804) 580-5128

Classes are held outdoors

Obedience Training is one of the best things you can do for your dog or puppy... and especially for yourself. Obedience training doesn't solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem. Training opens up a line of communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is necessary to instruct your dog about what you want her to do. With a few basics, you can teach your dog anything from 'stay' (don't bolt out the door) to 'sit' (don’t jump up on the visitors), to 'leave it' (don't chew the furniture).

Do you ever find yourself saying: I love my dog . . . but I can’t live with him? In this class, you will learn the basic fundamentals for training your dog to do just about anything you want. In class you will learn how to teach your dog to sit, lie down, come (which is quite valuable) and best of all how to walk nicely by your side and not pull you down the street. If you want to be able to get your dog to live by your standards, or just have some basic manners, then this is the class for you.

Please dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes. Dogs should wear a buckle or training collar and please bring a 6-foot lead. Also, bring some good, soft treats to reward your dog during the class. This may be pieces of cheese, hotdogs or any other dog treats.

For More Information contact:

Kay Guy (804) 580-4078

Classes are held indoors

This class is a continuation of the Beginning Obedience Class. Dogs should already know basic commands such as Sit, Down, Wait, Sit-stay, Down-stay, Come and have a good understanding of loose leash healing.

Please dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes. Dogs should wear a buckle or training collar and please bring a 6-foot lead.

Also bring some good, soft treats to reward your dog during the class. This may be pieces of cheese, hotdogs or any other dog treats.

For More Information contact:

Jennie Creighton, 804-580-5709

Classes are held indoors

CGC/TD Classes are for dogs and their handlers to reinforce the basic training and communications skills required for a good working team. Dogs should be able to walk nicely on a leash and are expected to know basic commands such as Sit, Down, Stay and Come, maybe not always perfectly! This course integrates the requirements of the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Therapy Dog testing required for future therapy dog certification.

Please dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes. Dogs should wear a buckle or training collar and please bring a 6-foot lead.

Also bring some good, soft treats to reward your dog during the class. This may be pieces of cheese, hotdogs or any other dog treats.

For More Information contact:

Mary Ann Goodall (804) 580-2943

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Please send in a separate form for each dog

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