General Instructions:

• Do NOT feed your dog before class.  Your dog should be HUNGRY.
• Walk your dog just before class to encourage elimination.
• If you have other dogs at home, do not bring them to class.
• Wear some type of closed-toe athletic shoes and comfortable clothing you can run in.
• If more than one person in the household will be working with the dog, both handlers should attend class.
• Bring your dog to and from class on a 4- to 6-foot leash.  Dogs MUST be on leash coming to, during and when leaving class.  

Items You Need for Obedience Class (Note: dog must be 20 weeks or older.  NO DOGS AT FIRST CLASS.) 

• A collar.  Appropriate collars will be discussed at the first class.
• A leather or nylon leash, 4- to 6- feet long, suitable for the size of your dog.  Large, heavy dogs need leather leashes.  (No flexi, retractable leashes or chains!)
• A 25- to 30- foot light-weight long line or rope (about 1/4 inch in diameter).
• Lots of SOFT, moist training treats, cut into tiny cubes, such as Natural Balance Roll; hotdogs; chicken.
• Plastic bags in case you need to clean up after your dog.
• Written proof of dog's current vaccinations (due at first class).
• Your dog's mat or towel.