Intro to AKC Obedience Competition:
Novice Class

This class equips the dog handler team to compete at AKC Obedience Trails in the Novice Class to earn an AKC Companion Dog Title (CD).

Items covered in this class include:

• How an obedience trial works
• Basic rules of competition and scoring
• Footwork and attention
• Novice exercises:
  • Heel on leash and figure eight
  • Stand for examination
  • Heel free (off leash)
  • Recall
  • Long sit
  • Long down

The class focuses on teamwork and smooth transition from skill to skill. Along with individual skills, there will be run-thrus to simulate what will be expected of teams when competing at a match or an actual obedience trial. This is a Gemini Dogs clicker class. 

Schedule

Time and date are currently being finalized. Please call to be added to our waiting list.