A Bernese Mountain Dog offers a paw to shake during Obedience Class in Augusta Dog Training

Family Dog 1 / Basic 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
A person teaches a dog obedience at Small Dog Obedience class Augusta Dog Training.

Family Dog 2 / Intermediate Obedience / Canine Good Citizen Preparation

  • 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

On-line enrollment available. Enroll early as class fill quickly.

Family Dog 1 / Basic Obedience

Family Dog 2 / Intermediate Obedience / Canine Good Citizen Preparation