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Beginners Obedience (Young dog Focus)

Continue to build on skills and relationships started in previous puppy classes. Or introduce your dog to new skills. The class concentrates on developing and improving the basic skills of sit, stay, down, come, healing on a leash, focus, engagement, motivation, greeting people and working around other dogs. 

 

Recommended age:  5 months or older

Equipment:  Buckle collar, 6 foot leather leash, soft training treats and treat bag.

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Basic Skills 

Basic skills will work toward having the needed tools to further your pup into classes at the kennel club like scent work, agility, competition OB. We will work on clear communication with your pup, leash walking, down, sit, calm manners, place/settling while other dogs work, recalls. All these things are needed in order to be successful in the world of dog sports. 

 

No prerequisite 

Recommended age: Over 6 months

Equipment: Buckle collar, harness, or other tools used for walks, 6ft leash or shorter 

 

 

Social Skills 

This class is for dogs who may have a hard time settling in a busy environment. We will work on teaching our pups to settle, games to help keep your pup engaged on the handler and not the environment, and work on manners to keep your pup under control in different environments, as well as setting up clear communication between dog and handler! 

 

No prerequisite 

Recommended age: Over 6 months

Equipment: Buckle collar, harness, or other tools used for walks, 6ft leash or shorter 

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Advanced Beginners Obedience

Every dog can benefit from continued training. Young ( over 6 months) or old, you and your pet will improve their skills of come, sit , down and stays. Play games and train for a great partnership. Develop skills for your well-behaved pet or performance companion in Agility, Obedience or Rally.  

 

This class is one of the requirements for being accepted in the FMKC Agility Program.

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Prerequisite: Basic voice control and the ability to concentrate on handler in a busy environment

Recommended age:  Over 6 months . A sit and down with walking on leash helpful.
Equipment:  Buckle collar, 6 ft. leash, training treats, a favorite toy, and a hungry dog.

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Obedience and Rally Skills Novice

Calling all students and their four-legged teammates—its time to level up your bond and build
the skills that shine in Rally and Novice Obedience! Whether you're just starting out or sharpening your teamwork, mastering these core moves will set you and your dog on the path to success.
 

Turns – Teach your dog to pivot with you confidently and precisely. Left, right, about-turn — practice makes perfect!
Spins – Add some fun and flair while building focus and flexibility. A spin on cue keeps training exciting!
Stays – Reliable stays build trust and impulse control. Whether it’s a sit, down, or stand—staying
steady is a must!
Jumping – Controlled, confident jumping is a great way to build coordination and joy into your
training.
Attention – Eye contact and engagement are the foundation of every successful performance.
Stay connected, stay brilliant!
 

Novice and Rally Obedience is all about teamwork, clear communication, and having fun while learning. Keep sessions upbeat, reward often, and celebrate every success—big or small. Let’s turn those tails into wagging champions!.

 

Prerequisite: Advanced beginners class. A sit and down with walking on leash helpful. 

Recommended age:  Over 8 months. 

Equipment:  Buckle collar, 6 ft. leash, training treats, a favorite toy, and a hungry dog.

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Advanced Competition Obedience

To be eligible for Advanced Competition Obedience the dog/handler team will have earned a Novice title or will need permission of the instructor. The focus will be learning the commands in Open and Utility. This class will support the handler to bring out the best in their dog and prepare for competition.

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