DOCOH Class Descriptions

6-week Classes:

STAR Puppy Class

Begin your lifelong journey with your new puppy on the right foot ! If you and your puppy complete all six classes and your puppy passes the evaluation on the last night, then your puppy can earn a STAR Puppy Certificate from the AKC. There are no training prerequisites for this class. Puppies who have had all of their puppy shots through the age of 1 year may enroll; dogs over 1 year old may enroll in the class, but will not be eligible to apply for the AKC STAR Puppy® Certificate. For more information on the AKC STAR Puppy Program, please go to the following link: https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/akc-star-puppy/

Canine Good Citizen Class

Learn the basics of good canine behaviour and earn an AKC title ! Dogs who have had some obedience training or have taken our STAR Puppy or Manners classes are eligible to enroll in this class. The instructor will administer the CGC test to all attendees on the last night of class. After successful completion of the test which includes taking the Responsible Dog Ownership pledge, your dog will be eligible to receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club and use the title “CGC” after its name. For more information on the AKC CGC Program, please go to the following link: https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/

Household Manners Class

This class provides the perfect opportunity to have fun and bond with your dog, while at the same time teaching them good behavior, or to brush up on your skills if your dog has previously taken a group training class. No training prerequisites; dogs under 1 year of age should enroll in the STAR Puppy class.

Beginner Rally Class

AKC Rally is a fun family sport with participation increasing each year; it is a perfect starting point for those who are new to dog sports. This class is a comprehensive class for beginners who have not previously competed in Rally or Obedience (or who have not competed in a long time). Dogs who have had some obedience training or have taken any of our Obedience training classes are eligible to enroll in this class. Rally regulations, ring handling and all Novice Rally signs will be covered in this class. For more information about the AKC’s Rally program, please go to the following page: https://www.akc.org/sports/rally/get-started/

Competition Obedience Level I

This 6-week class is for beginner handlers who have started training for competitive Obedience but have not yet competed in trials as well as handlers with prior training and trialing experience who have a new dog to train. The class is open to both purebred and mixed breed dogs; beginner handlers must have taken our 3-week Introduction to Competitive Obedience class as a pre-requisite foundation for this class. This class will focus on the foundation for getting the handler and dog ready to enter obedience trials at the Beginner Novice and Novice class levels, including learning the various exercises in those competition levels as well as an overview of ring handling and procedures. For more information about the AKC’s Obedience program, please go to the following page: https://www.akc.org/sports/obedience/.

AKC Fit Dog

Dogs receive the same health benefits of physical activity as their humans do. For dogs that compete in dog sports, fitness activities offer increased performance, decreased risk of injury, and a healthier mind and body. For those dogs that do not participate in dog sports, K9 Fitness is a great way to stimulate your dogs brain, lower stress levels, help eliminate problem behaviors, curb boredom and anxiety and offer weight management benefits. Please join us and see what your dog can learn. Dogs who have had some obedience training or have taken any of our Obedience training classes are eligible to enroll in this class. Minimum age requirements: Small to Medium breeds must be over 1 year old and Large to Giant breeds must be over 18 months old to participate. This Fit Dog class is one of the events that can be used once towards any of the Fit Dog titles. For more information on the AKC’s Fit Dog Program, please use following link: https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-family-dog-program/akc-fit-dog/akc-fit-dog-titles

Registration Page for All Classes

SPECIAL EVENTS

AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluations

Ready to test you and your dog’s Canine Good Citizenship skills ? We will be offering CGC testing periodically. Cost is $25 (fee is waived for prior DOCOH CGC Class students).

AKC Trick Evaluations

Ready to test you and your dog’s Tricks skills ? We will be offering Tricks testing periodically (all levels). Cost is $25 (fee is waived for prior DOCOH Tricks Class students).

Obedience Skills Practice

Obedience Skills practice is a fun, fast-paced group class that will start at 8:30PM when offered and costs $10 per handler, when open to the public. The class is open to all purebred and mixed breed dogs who have taken any of our 6-week training classes or have had other group training. Dogs with no prior general obedience training cannot participate in this class. The Instructor will call out a variety of commands and exercises for handlers to follow with their dogs. The commands and exercises will be a combination of general obedience training, AKC competition Obedience and Rally exercises and a variety of games from time to time. This class will give handlers the opportunity to continue working with their dog in a group setting to strengthen their relationship and bond as well as enhance the dog’s ability to work through distractions if the handler has begun advanced competition training. It is up to the handler to work their dog at the level they feel most comfortable. The Instructor will assist new attendees as time permits during the class or after the class if necessary. Please use the 3-week “Class for Members” payment option to pay $30 for 3 sessions; attendees will be given a punch card ticket good 3 sessions at the first session after payment. Each punch card ticket can be used interchangeably for Rally Run Thrus and Obedience Skills Practice sessions; there are no expiration dates but no refund for unused sessions.

Rally Run Thrus

Rally run thrus will start at 7:30PM when offered and costs $10 per handler. Run thrus are open to all purebred and mixed breed dogs who have taken any of our 6-week training classes or have had other group training; these sessions are not suitable for dogs or handlers with no prior Rally training as no instruction is provided. A nested course will be set up for individual work. Please use the 3-week “Class for Members” payment option to pay $30 for 3 sessions; attendees will be given a punch card ticket good for 3 sessions (no expiration dates but no refund for unused sessions) at the first session after payment. Each punch card ticket can be used interchangeably for Rally Run Thrus and Obedience Skills Practice sessions; there are no expiration dates but no refund for unused sessions.