Dog Obedience: Basic Obedience
Location :
Lenn Park - Culpeper County Parks & Recreation, 19206 Edwin Way, Culpeper, VA 22701, USA
Status :
OpeningActivity Type :
All AgesFee :
$1 - $3412About Camp
Ages: Dogs 5 months and older - as of the class start date.Humans: Handlers must be at least 7yrs old, but ages 7-15yrs must have an adult remain on site.When registering - register the Human that will be working with the dog. There is a spot to enter the Dogs name after you select the human/ handler.Come and have fun with your dog while learning how to teach them basic obedience skills. This class is for dogs too old for Puppy Kindergarten (5 months as of class start date) all the way up to the 15yr old senior dog and any age in-between!We will focus on loose leash walking, sit, down, stay, come, and leave it. This class is also a great start to earning your Canine Good Citizen Certification (CGC) if you are interested. Verbal and visual cues will be used to help you clearly communicate with your dog.Who should take this class? -Any dog / handler who just needs basic skills, -Any dog / handler who needs a refresher class, -Anyone who recently acquired a new furry member of the family and just wants an activity to help you bond and communicate with him/her. Classes are held outside, please dress for the weather.Week 1 – Introductions, equipment, evaluations, course review, proper use of equipment, walking on leash, “look” & “sit” cuesWeek 2 – “Down” address jumpingWeek 3 – “Stay” “Leave It” “Trade” cuesWeek 4 – “Come” pass the puppy gameWeek 5 – Review and practice of past 4 weeks, Info on CGCWeek 6 – Testing and gamesWhen you come to class please remember to have:Collar - flat collar (buckle or clip), martingale, StarMark.a 5' or 6' flat leash. ** no flexi (extendable) leashes **LOTS of small soft treats or a toy to reward your dog with, and a bag to carry treats in.Poop bagsIf needed, harness is acceptable during class BUT only if it there is a leash clip in the front (chest) area.Must bring current vaccination record to first class.Handlers - please be sure to wear sturdy closed toe shoes - NO sandals or flip flops.$125.00 per dogDiscounts available:10% for Military or First Responder, ****must show proof BEFORE registering to get discount****[First Responders include Police / Sherriff officers; Fire Fighters; EMS or Paramedics]To Receive Military or First Responder Discount:either stop by the parks & recreation office to register and show Military / First Responder ID OREmail Parks@CulpeperCounty.gov or fax (540-727-2802) a copy of your ID to the office. Then YOU must CALL (540-727-3412 ext 4 or 5) to register over the phone with a credit card to complete your transaction and reserve your space to receive the 10% discount.ONLY ONE DISCOUNT PER FAMILY.Other Important InformationAny female dog coming into season (estrus), or that is in season cannot attend any dog obedience classes until at least 7 days after visible discharge has stopped.Any dog that displays aggression and is not under the control of the owner/handler, at the instructor's discretion, can be asked (can be required) to withdraw from the class.FAQ's1 - Are there any guarantees? No, success with training is reliant on the owners applying training techniques correctly and practice. Lots of practice at home.2 - Are prong / pinch collars allowed? At the trainers discretion after she has evaluated the dog.3 - Are choke collars allowed? At the trainers discretion after she has evaluated the dog.4 - Are E-collars allowed? No.5 - Can we train off-leash? No. All training is ON leash. Off Leash training is an advanced skill, NOT for Puppy Kindergarten or Basic Obedience.6 - May my family come with me? Yes, however only one person at a time works with the dog. Whoever is holding the leash is the one working with the dog. Each member of the family should take turns holding the leash and working with the dog.7 - Can I drop off my child to do the class? Any handler ages 7-15 is required to have an adult stay on-site for the whole class at the training location (not sitting in the car). Anyone ages 16 and up may attend on their own.8 - Can our other dogs come? No. The only dogs that may be on-site are dogs that are registered in the class.