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What we cover in class:
- Sit
- Stay
- Walking nicely on leash
- Come when called
- Leave-it
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 15 weeks or older.)
- A collar. (No pinch collars or "choke" chains).
- 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.
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