Columbus All-Breed Training Club

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Specialty Classes
Specialty classes are offered at various times to help members deal with particular problems or concentrate on a certain area of training. They are normally intense classes that focus on a very specific topic.
Notice of upcoming specialty classes is generally posted at the club 2 weeks prior to their start. Any prerequisites or sign-up procedures are included on the notice (participation in these classes is sometimes limited due to the nature of the class).
The names and a short description of the classes most often offered is listed below. If you have ideas or suggestions for new classes or would like help deciding if a class would be beneficial for your dog, please contact the Director of Training. We currently have several new classes under development and hope to add them later this year. Specialty classes are for members only.
Class Descriptions
Class Description
Attention I Teaches the heads up, focused attention seen in competition dogs while heeling. Has also proven beneficial for many other aspects of training (a dog who pays attention to his handler can learn anything faster!). Prerequisites: dog able to do a 30 second sit stay, mandatory attendance at all classes, and no heeling in other classes as we redefine the word for these dogs.
Attention II A continuation of Attention I that focuses on each of the separate aspects of heeling (ie - perfect about turns, halts, slows, etc). It also reviews a different facets of the novice routine each week. Prerequisites: completion of Attention I.
Flyball Teaches the dog to correctly execute a flyball course for competition. This is not truly a specialty class because it is offered on a regular basis on Friday nights. Contact Bill Austin for more information. Prerequisites: off-lead control of dog.
Off-Lead Control Teaches the techniques needed to get an instant on or off lead response to the basic obedience commands sit, down, stay and come no matter the location or level of distraction. Also introduces some additional, useful commands such as targeting and marking. Prerequisites: none
Retrieve Teaches the 3 main parts (hold, take it, and give) of an enforceable retrieve. An excellent class to take before moving into the Open class since the retrieve is what most often delays progress on the other exercises. Prerequisites: none
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