Beginners Class Information
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$100 for an
six week course plus coupons for 2 free lessons in the intermediate class.
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Class Starts
at 7:00 pm and ends at 7:55 pm.
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Classes are
held at the Waltham Boys and Girls Club from September through June.
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Upon graduating from the
beginners class, the seventh and eighth lessons are taken with the Intermediate class.
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Course Agenda
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Understanding your dog
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Walking your dog so both of
you can enjoy it
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Teaching your dog to sit,
sit/stay
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Teaching your dog to down,
down/stay
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Teaching your dog to come on
command
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Teaching your dog to stand, stand/stay
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Teaching your dog to behave
around other dogs
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Street Smarts
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Introduction to competition obedience
Intermediate Class Information
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Tuesdays September through
June - Come whenever you
can and pay as you come.
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Class Times:
Starts 7:30 pm and ends
8:30 pm at
the Waltham Boys and Girls Club from September through June.
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Class Information
See
the WDTC Obedience Calendar for the focus of each night.
Directed instruction from
Trainer in Novice, Open and Utility exercises (both AKC and UKC) as well
as Rally Obedience -
Information and help for
competing in AKC
and UKC Novice, Open and Utility Trials
Rules
/ Guidelines for all Obedience Classes
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All dogs must be properly vaccinated, in good
health, and free from any deformity or injury that might affect physical or
mental performance.
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Handler must keep dog under control at all times and must be strong enough to handle dog.
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Only one handler per dog allowed on the
training floor at a time.
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Required Equipment (available for purchase at
class):
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6 foot leather or canvas web leash (Nylon,
chain, or retractable leashes not acceptable)
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Properly fitted training collar (choke collar
recommended, pinch/prong collar may be used with trainer's
permission)
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Treats may be used in class to reward the dog.
Please be courteous to handlers who choose not to use treats and to
other dogs by ensuring treats are not dropped on the floor as this
is a distraction to all the dogs.
Beginner Obedience Class Rules / Guidelines
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All
rules above apply to beginner class in addition to:
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Beginners class size is limited to 15
dogs. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.
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Dogs must be 6 months or older
to enroll in class; however, with the trainer's permission, we may
take dogs at 4 1/2 to 5 months of age, depending upon size and temperament.
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Handler must keep dog on leash at all times.
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