Advanced Obedience
The Advanced Obedience class is for dogs 4 months and older who have had a basic obedience class or puppy class but whose owners would like to sharpen their skills, prepare for the Canine Good Citizenship test or go on to dog sports or therapy work.
This class is suitable for dogs who know the basics (sit, down, stand, coming when called, and stay) but need to practice them around other dogs or in the presence of distractions. You must have completed a basic obedience class prior to beginning this class. Dogs must also be up-to-date on all vaccinations (proof of vaccination is required at the first class) and friendly towards other dogs and people.
NOTE: This is NOT a class for dogs that bark or lunge at other dogs aggressively on leash (please contact us if this describes your dog).
WHAT DO WE LEARN?
- Formal heeling (on leash and off)
- To go to a mat and stay there until released
- To stay in the presence of heavy distractions
- Targeting (both hand and object)
- To allow strangers to handle or groom them
- To stay happily with a stranger while you are out of sight
- To walk without pulling around other dogs, people and distractions
- To come when called past other dogs and around distractions
- Two tricks!
In addition to these new skills, we practice all the basics: sit, down, stand, stay, coming when called, and walking nicely on a leash. We play lots of games in class that utilize basic obedience skills rather than just drilling the same exercises over and over.
HOW LONG IS CLASS AND HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Advanced obedience is 6 weeks long and costs $150. It meets once a week for one hour each week. If you sign up for Basic Obedience at the same time (also a $150 class) you can get both for $250 (a $50 discount) ) – you can take up to a three month break between classes so you can work them into your schedule.
WHEN CAN I START AND HOW DO I REGISTER?
New classes start every other month, so you shouldn’t have long to wait. To reserve your spot in class, download and fill out a registration form and liability waiver or call or e-mail to have one sent to you. E-mail, fax (512-686-3050) or mail it in to us, before class starts, so we keep a spot open for you. Class sizes are limited, so early registration is recommended.
