Obedience

Eligibility:

• Open to dogs over 5 months of age or older

Course Details:

• Introduction to basic obedience skills
• Skills taught include controlled leash walking, sit, down, wait at doorways, come when called (recall), introduction of Go to Mat
• Commands are taught in a fun, pet-friendly manner & gently enforced to ensure reliable performance
• Additional skills taught at the instructor’s discretion
• Class meets for one hour per week for 6 weeks
• Gear needed: 6 foot leash, treats, 30 foot cord for recall. Harnesses and retractable leashes are not allowed
• Please wear athletic type shoes

• Prerequisite Family Dog 1
• Emphasis on reliable performance with one command response
• Introduction to off-leash work
• Preparation class for Canine Good Citizen Certification and Therapy Dog Certification
  • Open to dogs who have completed a basic obedience class or Augusta’s In-Home Good Manner course
  • Emphasis on reliable performance with one command response
  • Introduction to off-leash work
  • Preparation class for Canine Good Citizen Certification and Therapy Dog Certification
  • Gear needed: 6 foot leash, treats, 30 foot chord for recall. Harnesses are not allowed, please wear athletic type shoes
• Class meets for one hour per week for 6 weeks