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I teach all three of the American Kennel Clubs’ levels of obedience, Novice, Open and Utility. These are always PRIVATE LESSONS and I teach them in SEVEN LESSONS. There is more than one method to train a dog and I use a couple of the successful ones. During the years that Al was going through Vet school I taught obedience classes there. I have sat at the feet of a lot of false profits, and some very good ones, in the obedience world, and have sifted a lot of wheat from the chaff. Over the years I have found what works and makes sense to the dog, and what does not. The patient, four footed students have my undying gratitude. The dogs and I have competed over the years, and continue to do so, in AKC and ASKA trials. Many friends and good memories have accrued over the years.
"Sit-Stay" for some "new-bees" and "old hands" alike
Setting up for a "Sit-Stay".
Nice "Loose Lead" work for a beginner.
Our "Monkey in the Middle" game we play with distractions. The recall lesson may be a life saver for the dog.
It's no fun to sit-stay when all your buddies are off playing, but she's about to get praised for doing it.
Here’s a brief description of the OBEDIENCE CLASSES:
NOVICE
“Heel” on and off the lead
“Sit and Sit-Stay”
“Down and Down-Stay”
“Stand and Stand-Stay”
“Come”
OPEN
“Heel” off lead only
“Drop on Recall” the dog does a Down, when commanded, as he is coming to the handler.
RETRIEVE ON THE FLAT
I teach a “positive retrieve” It is an assignment not a game.
RETRIEVE OVER THE JUMP
“Broad Jump”
“Sit – Stay” out of sight of handler
“Down – Stay” out of sight of handler
UTILITY
“Scent Descrimination” the dog retrieves the handlers scented article from a group of unscented ones.
“Hand Signals” the dog and handler execute all the NOVICE exercises, plus one additional, all with only using hand signals.
“Directed Retrieve” the dog retrieves in the direction indicated.
“Directed Jumping” the dog is sent out and returns over the jump indicated by the handler.
“Moving Stand” the dog heels and stands while the handler moves forward. The judge “examines” the dog, then the dog is called to heel.
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