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To determine which class would be the best fit for you and your dog please read the description of each class.
All obedience classes meet in our blue training room which is located at the back of our boarding kennel barn.
Instructors | Obedience with Olivia Cawley | Obedience/Tricks with Julie Fitchett | Obedience with Cindy Hill
Instructors
Obedience with Olivia Cawley
Obedience Fundamentals
Obedience Fundamentals is for all age puppies and dogs. We emphasize the benefits of socialization and focus on basic home issues. We will work on basic commands over six weeks. To move on to the Beyond the Basics class you most have completed all of the basic skills taught and be approved by the instructors.
Session I
Instructor: Olivia Cawley
When: Mondays 5:45-6:30 pm
Dates: Mar 13, 20, 27, April 3, 17, May 1 (2023)
Cost: $135 / 6 weeks
Enrollment: Application, Health Certificate, and Payment due by March 9, 2023
Classes will be taught outside (weather dependent). Minimum 4 dogs; maximum of 6.
Monday classes will not run with fewer than 4 dogs
Session II
Instructor: Olivia Cawley
When: Saturdays 11:00 – 11:45 am CLASS IS FULL
Dates: Mar 18, 25, April 1, 15, 29, May 6 (2023)
Cost: $135 / 6 weeks
Enrollment: Application, Health Certificate, and Payment due by March 13, 2023
Classes will be taught outside (weather dependent). Minimum 4 dogs; maximum of 6.
Beyond the Basics
Beyond the Basics is for all age puppies and dogs that have completed Obedience Fundamentals, or been approved to move into the class. This class works on more advanced skills that are essential for all dogs; both show and pet.
Prerequisite: instructor approval
Session I
Instructor: Olivia Cawley
When: Mondays 6:30-7:15 pm
Dates: Mar 13, 20, 27, April 3, 17, May 1 (2023)
Cost: $150 / 6 weeks
Enrollment: Application, Health Certificate, and Payment due by March 9, 2023
Classes will be taught outside (weather dependent). Minimum 4 dogs; maximum of 6.
Monday classes will not run with fewer than 4 dogs
Session II
Instructor: Olivia Cawley
When: Saturdays 11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Dates: Mar 18, 25, April 1, 15, 29, May 6 (2023)
Cost: $150 / 6 weeks
Enrollment: Application, Health Certificate, and Payment due by March 13, 2023
Classes will be taught outside (weather dependent). Minimum 4 dogs; maximum of 6.
Invaluable Skills
Invaluable Skills is for approved dogs who are ready to move towards more formal and show obedience. Dogs will be practicing skills with many more distractions and in new locations. This class works on more advanced skills that are essential for all dogs; both show and pet.
Prerequisite: Approval by the instructor.
Instructor: Olivia Cawley
When: Saturdays 10:15-11:00 am
Dates: Mar 18, 25, April 1, 15, 29, May 6 (2023)
Cost: $175 / 6 weeks
Enrollment: Application, Health Certificate, and Payment due by March 13, 2023
Classes will be taught outside (weather dependent). Minimum 4 dogs; maximum of 8.
Obedience with Cindy Hill
All classes are 45 minutes in length.
Star Puppy and CGC certificate testing available.
Puppy Kindergarten
Puppy Kindergarten is for puppies up to the age of 5 months. We emphasize the benefits of socialization and focus on basic home issues including house breaking. We will work on basic commands over six weeks. Puppies will work towards completion of the AKC STAR Puppy certificate.
Session I
Instructor: Cindy Hill
When: Thursdays 9:30 am
Dates: 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20 (2023)
Cost: $150 / 6 weeks
Enrollment: Application and Health Certificate due to Cindy Hill at chpyramid@comcast.net by 3/1/23. Payment due at first class.
Session II
Instructor: Cindy Hill
When: Thursdays 4:00 pm
Dates: 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20 (2023)
Cost: $150 / 6 weeks
Enrollment: Application and Health Certificate due to Cindy Hill at chpyramid@comcast.net by 3/1/23. Payment due at first class.
Basic Obedience
Basic Obedience is a class for dogs 5 months and older, teaching basic obedience commands, including but not limited to – sit, stay, heel, come, stand, sit/stay, down/stay. At the end of this class dogs should be able to complete the AKC title of Canine Good Citizen.
Session I
Instructor: Cindy Hill
When: Thursdays 10:30 am
Dates: 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20 (2023)
Cost: $150 / 6 weeks
Enrollment: Application and Health Certificate due to Cindy Hill at chpyramid@comcast.net by 3/1/23. Payment due at first class.
Session II
Instructor: Cindy Hill
When: Thursdays 5:00pm
Dates: 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20 (2023)
Cost: $150 / 6 weeks
Enrollment: Application and Health Certificate due to Cindy Hill at chpyramid@comcast.net by 3/1/23. Payment due at first class.
Advanced Basic Obedience
Advanced Basis class is for dog who have completed a basic class successfully. Dogs should be able to heel, stay and come in a group of dogs. Curriculum will include off lead heeling, long recalls and off lead stays.
Session I
Instructor: Cindy Hill
When: Thursdays 11:30am
Dates: 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20 (2023)
Cost: $150 / 6 weeks
Enrollment: Application and Health Certificate due to Cindy Hill at chpyramid@comcast.net by 3/1/23. Payment due at first class.
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