Does your dog think their name is "No"? Do you wish you could communicate better with them? If so, then look no further! In this course, you will learn to train your dog in fundamental obedience skills – including Settle, Watch Me, Sit, Stay, Down, Wait, Come, Stand, Heel, Let's Go, and Leave It – and have fun doing it! Working together as a collaborative team, you and your dog will progressively develop foundational skills that will build a stronger bond, clearer communication, trust, and self-confidence. By the end of instruction, both of you will have been taught the skills needed to pass the Basic Obedience Training Test, as well as be prepared for the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC). Note: this stand-alone test is not offered in this course. Fully vaccinated dogs over 6 months are welcome to attend.
For handlers ages 18+. No Quest membership required.
You will receive a link to a survey with additional questions about your dog in your order confirmation email. Please complete that survey before the start of your class.
Required Materials:
- 6 ft. Flat Nylon Lead (full length) with steel snap and only one hand loop at the end of the lead. Lead should be suitable for the size and strength of the growing puppy. No chain leads.
- Martingale Training Collar – adjustable collar with nylon webbing and a chain loop.
- Buckle collar with identification tags
- Treat pouch, secured at the waist (or other self-belted hip bag)
- Ziploc Baggie with very small treats
Suggested Materials:
- Small squeaky toy
- Linear toy (rope or nylon bone)25-50 ft. longline
- Book bag or tote bag
- Basic grooming tools
- Lightweight and/or collapsible small bowl
- Bottle of water
- Dog waste bags
Further details on materials will be included in the pre-course information sheet.