| The dates the beginning obedience class is scheduled
to start are listed below.
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| Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
| 08/26/2008 |
09/17/2008 |
10/09/2008 |
| 10/28/2008 |
12/03/2008 |
01/08/2009 |
| 01/27/2009 |
02/18/2009 |
03/12/2009 |
| 03/31/2009 |
04/22/2009 |
05/14/2009 |
| 06/02/2009 |
06/24/2009 |
07/16/2009 |
| 08/04/2009 |
08/26/2009 |
09/17/2009 |
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| The beginning obedience class is available to the general
public for $75. It is our most popular class and comes highly recommended
by most of the veterinarians in Columbus and the surrounding area. |
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| The class is designed to teach you to train your dog.
All the basic obedience commands such as heel, sit, down, stand, stay and
come are covered in detail and we’ll also help you with any particular
behavior problems you’re having such as chewing, jumping up or barking.
You and your dog attend class once per week for one hour and practice at
home each evening. Believe it or not, with a little bit of work, your dog
can learn an amazing amount in a very short period of time.
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| This is an 8 week long course offered on Tuesday, Wednesday
or Thursday evening. Dogs must be at least 5 months old and handlers must
be at least 12 years old. The only equipment needed for class is a 6 foot
leather or nylon lead, a training collar and training treats. |
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| The first class is an orientation session that begins
at 6:30 PM and lasts approximately 2 ½ hours. While there the first
night you will attend a group training demonstration / discussion and be
assigned to a class that will meet from then on either 7:00 or 8:00 (dogs
are normally assigned to a class based on size but we will do our best
to accommodate you if you have a time preference). This first session is
a required class, if you do not attend you will not be able to participate
in the remaining classes. Please note that dogs do not attend this first
class.
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| Enrollment in each class is limited to 10 to 12 dogs
and we will not “hold” a spot for anyone until we receive a
paid application. Participants must pre-register by submitting an application
(see “forms”) and payment in full. Most classes typically fill
up 7 to 10 days in advance; if the class is already full when we receive
your application, we will contact you immediately to discuss other options.
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| We also require that all dogs are current on their vaccinations
including DHL-PP, bordetella and rabies. When you request the class application
you will also receive a vaccination history form that must be signed by
your veterinarian. You may return the vaccination history form to us by
submitting it with your application or bringing it to class with you the
first night. Please note that we must have the signed form before your
dog will be allowed in the building.
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| Members who wish to take the beginning obedience class
should contact the class instructor directly and make arrangements with
them. Priority is given to non-members.
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| We hope you will decide to join us for this exciting
and rewarding class. If you have any further questions, please don’t
hesitate to call.
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