All classes will be taught at Reid Park Dog Training Area
Class Offerings
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
The Canine Good Citizen program, created by the American Kennel Club in 1989, teaches dogs basic obedience and good manners at home and in public. Each class prepares handlers and their dogs for the CGC test, with the final session offering the official evaluation. Dogs that pass receive paperwork to submit to the AKC for an official CGC certificate, and the CGC is now recognized as an AKC title for registered dogs.
Rally Novice
This class is designed for dogs 6 months and older to learn rally signs at the Novice levels. Dogs should be comfortable working around others, able to walk on a loose leash, and respond reliably to basic commands such as sit, down, and stay. This class is not suitable for reactive dogs.
Obedience Foundations
Foundation obedience class open to dogs 4 months and older. The foundations of Name Recognition, Sit (Stay), Down (Stay), Leash Walking, Recall (Coming when called), and Leave-It will be introduced and practiced with an introduction to proofing exercises. Lure-Reward based training methodology will be utilized. This is not a class for reactive dogs.
Obedience - Open ring practice
Obedience Ring Practice provides shared use of the Obedience ring for all levels for working teams preparing for and aiming to earn obedience titles at an upcoming trial. While this is primarily working on your own, experienced OP staff are often available to act as a judge or provide feedback and guidance.
Rally - Open ring practice
is shared use of the Rally ring with signs available for all levels for working teams preparing for and aiming to earn obedience titles at an upcoming trial. While this is primarily working on your own, experienced OP staff are often available to act as a judge or provide feedback and guidance.