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Emerald Dog Obedience Club dogs on a Sit-Stay
Training Classes...
EDOC offers a variety of classes. All Classes have limited Enrollment.
Obedience Classes
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Puppy Kindergarten
Puppy Kindergarten class is designed to start your puppy off on the right foot towards having good manners and being a happy family member. Puppies need to be at least 8 weeks old and have their shots up-to-date.
Large breed puppies up to 20 weeks and small breed puppies up to 1 year old can benefit from this class. Socialization with other people and dogs as well as learning some basic obedience are goals of this class. You will be introduced to techniques for teaching basic manners such as:
- Sitting
- Lying down
- Coming when called
- Walking on leash.
Other topics included will be housebreaking, grooming and nutrition.
Very young puppies are at risk of communicable diseases; please consult our veterinarian about your puppy's needs in this setting.
Note: Maximum number of participants eight (8) per class. Classes are six (6) weeks
Basic Obedience I
This class is for dogs 5 months of age and older who are beginning to learn how to behave at home and away. Lessons concentrate on walking on a loose leash, sitting and staying, down and coming when called.
Concerns such as jumping up and allowing others to safely handle the dog will also be discussed as well as addressing specific problems you may be having with your dog.
Basic Obedience I
Basic I starts you and your dog on the road to good behavior, working on obedience basics such as sit, down,come when called, walking nicely on a leash. Many problem solving tips will be included as well. No previous classes needed
Note: Maximum number of participants eight (8) per class. Classes are six (6) weeks
Basic II / CGC Preparation
This class is for dogs who successfully complete the Basic I class and want to continue improving skills. Continued practice in walking on a loose leash, coming when called, sit, down, stand and stay are the core skills of this class.
Dogs will practice leaving tempting distractions, stay with a friendly stranger while handler goes out of sight, become comfortable with another person handling his or her body as occurs with a vet or groomer.
This class culminates with the Canine Good Citizen test, which if passed earns the AKC title of CGC for Canine Good Citizen.
EDOC will offer an AKC Canine Good Citizen test on the 7th week of this class for those who would like to earn their CGC certificate.
Note: Maximum number of participants ten (10) per class. Classes are seven (7) weeks
Manners for Your Dog
This class will give you a foundation for training your dog in basic obedience skills such as sit, come and walking nicely on a leash. We will also deal with behaviors to help improve your relationship with your dog as well as address any specific problems or issues you might be having with your dog.
Class is for dogs 5 months or older.
Note: Maximum number of participants ten (10) per class. Classes are four (4) weeks
Cost: $65.00
Competition Obedience Classes
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Competition Obedience
Beginning Novice
The Beginner Novice class is new Optional Class. This class is designed to teach the dog and handler the skills needed to qualify for the AKC Beginning Novice (BN) title.
Dogs at or over 6 months of age work will work on the skills of heeling on leash, figure 8 on leash, Sit for Exam, Sit Stay and Recall.
BN is a bridge between those who have done only Rally and want to take some of those skills to another level of competition. It can also be a starting point for those who may want to continue to traditional obedience.
Note: Maximum number of participants eight (8) per class. Classes are six (6) weeksInstructors permission required
Novice Competition
The Novice competition class is designed to teach the dog and handler the skills needed to qualify for the AKC Companion Dog (CD) title.Dogs at or over 6 months of age work on the skills of recall, heel on a loose leash and heeling off leash, stand for examination, sit and down stays.
The EDOC Novice class emphasizes teaching the dog focused attention and to work with joy and enthusiasm with the use of positive motivation (verbal praise, food, and toys). We consider the Novice Class the foundation for Open and Utility work.
This class is on going with dogs at various skill levels. Permission of the instructor is required to join this class.
Image on the Left: Taff, an Australian Shepherd is competing for her Novice Title
Note: Maximum number of participants eight (8) per class. Classes are six (6) weeks $95.00
Instructors permission required
Open Competition
The Open competition class continues the dog and handlers education toward qualifying for the AKC Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) title.In addition to the skills needed for the Novice Class, the down on recall, retrieve on the flat and over the high jump and sits and downs with the handler out of sight plus broad jump, are taught.
This class is on going with dogs at various skill levels. Permission of the instructor is required to join this class.
Image on the Left: Parker, new CDX
Note: Maximum number of participants eight (8) per class. Classes are six (6) weeksInstructors permission required
Utility Competition
The Utility competition class continues the dog and handlers education toward qualifying for the AKC Utility Dog (UD) title.
New skills added include signals, go-outs, directed jumping, directed retrieve and Scent Discrimination.
This class is on going with dogs at various skill levels. Permission of the instructor is required to join this class.
Note: Maximum number of participants eight (8) per class. Classes are six (6) weeksInstructors permission required
Rally Foundations Class
Rally is a sport in which the dog and handler move together through a course of 10-20 stations. Each station has a sign indicating the obedience skill to be performed. This class uses positive, reward-bases training and will teach you how to train your dog in new skills for this fun sport, building confidence and teamwork between you and your dog. We will focus on attention building games as well as specific foundation skills needed for successful rally competition.
Note: This class is not course-based, but rather focuses on the foundation skills needed to execute signs. It is ideal for teams just starting out in Rally, or for teams who haven't been as successful as they would like and for handlers who need a better understanding of foundation skills.
Note: Maximum number of participants eight (8) per class. Classes are six (6) weeksImage on the Left: French Bulldog, Reggie competing in Rally
Rally Advanced
The Rally class prepares the dog and handler to compete in AKC Rally. There are three levels of titling, Rally Novice, Rally Advanced and Rally Excellent. Rally involves a course of designated stations. Each station has a sign providing instructions regarding the skill that is to be performed. The skills are heeling, sits, downs, brief stays, assorted variations of left, right, and about turns.
Scoring in Rally is not as rigorous as Obedience. The competition does stress teamwork between the dog and handler. Unlike Obedience, the handler may assist the dog with unlimited communication.
It is recommended dogs enrolling in this class have training in obedience skills; willingly responds to being asked to sit, down, stay and will walk with you on a loose leash.
Booker, a Boxer - owned by Charlene George
Conformation
EDOC's conformation class is open on a drop in basis on the day and time listed in the current class schedule.
This class is for handlers wanting to brush up on handling skills for the conformation show ring.
Conformation Handling Class
A drop-in class that helps those handlers who want to learn how to handle their dog in Conformation competition.
Class Date and Time: Ongoing - Tuesdays from 10:00am to 11:00am
Instructor: Jan Bradfelt
Parker on the Third Corner
Tracking
EDOC’s tracking class is only offered in the fall and winter. There are 2 – 6 week sessions that prepares dogs and handlers for certification for the
EDOC 2016 -17 Tracking Class
Session 1
We will start the dogs on asphalt and build a scenting foundation based on hard surface tracking, short grass tracking and transitions from hard surface to grass. Corners will be in grass. Article indication will be a fun game. The foundation should help the dog understand scent whether the team’s goal is to work toward a TD (Tracking Dog) or a TDU (Tracking Dog Urban) title or just see what your dog can do with his nose in a “search and rescue” type game. This is a basic course. No experience is necessary. Only a leash and collar are needed for your dog for the first lesson, although a harness is fine if you have it. Bring a positive attitude and a willingness to be out in all kinds of weather!
6 lessons.
Class Limit - 6
Class Dates:
The fee is $100.
Session 2
We will move to a grass field and work on TD skills. We’ll start with basics to get the dogs going in a new location. Each team will progress at their own pace and receive individual attention. We will work on aging the track and building distance. We will work toward multiple corners from a strong start with a readable article indication at the end of the track. Handlers will be coached in line handling and the basic tracking tenants of when to:
a) stand still;
b) move forward;
c) back up.
Prerequisite: Session 1 or previous experience.
6 lessons.
Class Limit 6
Class Dates:
The fee is $100.
Recommended Reading prior to class any of the following
William Sander's "Enthusiastic Tracking.
Glen Johnson "Tracking Dog";
Sandy Ganz & Susan Boyd "Tracking from the Ground Up"
Judy Adler "The Audible Nose"
The Importance of Positive Training in Canine Performance Sports
Ever wondered why some trainers seem to get their dogs to learn performance sports (agility, rally, etch) at a magically fast rate, while you have tried and had limited success?
This four week class will help novice trainers learn the basic process of operant conditioning/training – including ways to get comfortable with the process, simple strategies for starting the training process with your dog, how to determine when to "capture" and when to "shape" behaviors, and how to get help when you and your dog get stuck in the training process.
Four Week Class and a Prerequisite for "Foundations for Canine Performance Sports Class"
Cost: $65.00
Foundations for Canine Performance Sports
Getting involved in Canine Sports (Obedience, Rally, Agility, Field) can be a life-long hobby and rewarding activity for you AND your dog; but without foundation skills, the training process can become tedious, frustrating, and sometimes stop your careers before they even get started.
This session will focus on the basic skills that can make involvement in your sport of choice move along much more quickly!
Six Week Class. (Must have attended "The Importance of Positive Training in Canine Performance Sports"
Cost: $95.00
This class is for all dogs and handlers interested in training for the new AKC title of Trick Dog or anyone that just wants to learn some fun tricks with their dog. If your dog has their CGC, then they are already partly there and only need to learn 5 more tricks to earn their Novice Trick Dog Title.
Six Week Class. Each session is one hour
Cost: $95.00
EDOC Class Schedule
All EDOC classes are $95 and are 6 weeks long unless otherwise noted in the class details.
Tuesday
Conformation Handling
Start Date: Ongoing
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Instructor: Jan Bradfelt
Registrations form (PDF)
Registrations form (Word)
Advanced Competition Novice
Start Date: Off for the Summer ...
Watch for start up in the fall
Wednesday
Open Obedience
Start Date: Off for the Summer ...
Watch for start up in the fall
Utility Competition Obedience
Start Date:
Off for the Summer ...
Watch for start up in the fall
Thursday
Basic I Obedience
Start Date: 6/21/2018
Time: 7:15 pm
Instructor: Nancy Anderson
Note: This will be a 7 week class. The first session will be for the handler only. Price is $95.
Registrations form (PDF)
Registrations form (Word)
Basic II - CGC Prep
Start Date: 6/21/18
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Instructor: Janice Eubank
Note: This will be a 6 week class. plus the test date on 8/2
Price is
$95.
Registrations form (PDF)
Registrations form (Word)
Saturday
Puppy Class
Start Date: Off for the Summer ...
Watch for start up in the fall
