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Advanced Obedience
Advanced obedience classes after Beginning Obedience are available for members only. Members do not have to preregister for classes, they may simply show up on the first night of class and sign up on the instructor's roster.
The current training schedule is available by clicking on class schedule. Members may also refer to the calendar in the handbook for session starting dates and to the training bulletin board at the club for specific classes and times. In general, on Monday we hold agility and puppy classes, on Tuesday we hold obedience classes, on Wednesday we hold agility and obedience classes and on Thursday we hold obedience classes. In addition, the buildings are often open for individual training on non-training nights. The calendar located in the Member's Section under Training Calendar, and on the bulletin boards at the club reflects these dates and times.
Below is a short description of the goals of each of the advanced obedience classes. A full description can be found in the Handbook. Members can also contact the Director of Training or an Assistant Director of Training if they need help selecting an appropriate class for their dog.
Class Descriptions
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| Advanced Beginners | To refine the skills learned in the beginning class and to introduce the Canine Good Citizen exercises and requirements (members may wish to skip the beginners class and start their dogs directly in this class). |
| Beginning Novice | To proof and polish the on-lead novice exercises and to introduce off-lead work as well as the AKC rules and regulations. |
| Advanced Novice | To proof and polish the on-lead and off-lead novice exercises and to insure knowledge of AKC regulations and ring procedures. Also to further develop off-lead control and introduce jumping. |
| Beginning Open | To introduce the AKC open level exercises with an emphasis on developing a reliable retrieve. |
| Advanced Open | To proof and polish all AKC open exercises. |
| Utility | To teach all AKC utility exercises. |
In addition, run thru sessions are available on Wednesday evenings in building A. Run thru gives the handler a chance to practice for a specific class under show like conditions. Refer to the advanced training schedule or the Wednesday Assistant Director of Training for more information.
Columbus All-Breed Training Club, 2164 Williams Road, Obetz, Ohio 43207 (Map)