Puppy/Family Dog

Puppy/Family Dog

AKC STAR Puppy Kindergarten (KPT): Topics such as housebreaking, biting, grooming, and destructive behavior are discussed. Puppies learn to socialize with other dogs and people and are introduced to basic obedience. Puppies must attend all classes and pass the AKC STAR Puppy test at the end of the course to be eligible for enrollment in the AKC STAR Puppy Program.

Prerequisite: Puppies should be two- to six-months of age.

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Beginning Basic: Owners are taught how to teach their dogs the basic obedience commands: SIT, DOWN, STAND, COME, and HEEL. Proper dog care is also taught.

Prerequisite: Dogs must have completed DDTC KPT class or be evaluated by the director.

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Advanced Basic: A continuation of what the dogs began to learn in Beginning Basic so that the dog will be very solid on the fundamentals of obedience commands. Dog and handler should be able to execute heeling with a loose leash with change of pace, stand for exam with handler 6 feet away, formal sit and down stay for 1 minute at 15 feet, and a recall with dog coming to front to handler 15 feet away.

Prerequisite: Dogs must have completed DDTC Beginner Basic class or be evaluated by the director.

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FUNdamentals: Aimed at students just beginning training with their puppy who are not sure what path or paths they will ultimately want to concentrate on. The main difference is in the delivery of these skills. It is a cross-over course that will teach the fundamentals of obedience, rally, and agility instruction to reinforce the teaching of the skills.

Prerequisite: Dogs must have completed DDTC Beginner Basic class or be evaluated by the director.

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AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Mini Class: Consists of three weeks of instruction; on the fourth week, dogs will be tested for the AKC CGC test. All dogs, including both purebred and mixed breed dogs, are welcome to participate in the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen class. Each week, the instructor will work with you on responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. Some of the skills taught will include sit politely for petting, out for a walk, sit, down, stay in place, etc. Classes utilize Positive Reinforcement and incorporate Good Training Skills.

Prerequisite: Dogs must be approximately 7 months and older.

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AKC Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA) Mini Class: Consists of three weeks of instruction; on the fourth week, dogs will be tested for the AKC CGCA test. Ten test skills, including walking on a loose leash by food distractions, sit stay in a group, walking under control through doorways, recall with distractions, and settling in a public place, will be covered.

Prerequisite: Dogs must hold the AKC CGC Title.

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Tricks: Consists of six weeks of instruction; on the seventh week, dogs will be tested for AKC tricks novice test. This class is a great way for owners to bond with your furry friend while teaching your dog some basic novice tricks and the start of some intermediate tricks depending on individual progression. The student will also be shown how to fill out the proper paperwork upon succession of passing the novice testing. Dogs must have an AKC # or a PAL # in order to send paperwork to AKC. Paperwork for a PAL # can be supplied if needed.

Prerequisite: Dogs must have completed DDTC KPT class. or be approximately 7 months or older and be evaluated by director.

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Intro to Tricks Routines: Focuses on teaching skills necessary to develop and implement basic trick routines. At the higher levels of AKC trick titling, teams must put together multiple tricks, choose their own props, and develop storylines. This class begins with set routines that draw from the novice/intermediate tricks levels and consistent props so teams can focus on building attention, duration, and showmanship skills.

Prerequisite: Dogs must have completed DDTC Beginning Basic class, DDTC Tricks class, or be evaluated by director.

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