Advanced Obedience

Advanced Obedience
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See also the Service Dogs page.
This class would be beneficial for anyone who would like to advance in their obedience training. This is a fun class with
skill-building exercises that will challenge both dog and handler. This class is also structured to train and condition assistance & service dogs.

Some of the exercises included in this course are as follows:

Advanced obedience skills: Sit, Down, Stay, Out of site stay, Long Recalls

• Equipment & Articles - working with mobility devices • Retrieval of multiple objects
• Targeting- nose and paw
• Turning light switches on and off
• Opening and closing doors & drawers
• Learning impulse control
• Learning how to focus under stress and with distraction

Training is not limited to these skills, most advanced training is tailored to the needs of the individual.

This class has a prerequisite that must be met in order to attend. You will need to have completed basic and intermediate class or have a well socialized dog that understands and performs the five basic obedience commands without fail. Off lead reliability and a foundation in marker training is preferred. Not all dogs are suitable to be assistance dogs, these dogs must have an appropriate temperament, maturity level and skill level.
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Upcoming Classes & Private Training

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Date	Time	Fee	Location	Enrollment Contact Information
Wednesday March 7 th 2012	7:45pm	$79.00	City of Union Auditorium See a Map	Union Parks & Recreation ANGIE BREEDEN • 636.583.8471 abreeden@ci.union.mo.us 500E Locust • Union, MO 63084
By Appointment	By Appointment	$45 per session mileage charges may apply	Client Location	Stefanie Kitcher stef@poochysmooches.com P: 314.570.3894

CLASS REQUIREMENTS!

FEES:

Class enrollment fees are non-refundable for any reason once classes have started. On occasion classes are rescheduled but will be made up at the convenience of Poochy Smooches and the Sponsor. If you can not make it to the make up classes they can not be refunded or replaced for any reason. Classes can not be switched or substituted once they have begun, nor can dogs be substituted for any reason.

BITING DOGS:

If you have a dog that bites, has bitten in the past or tries to bite or that you think could bite, please notify Stefanie Kitcher prior to registering for classes. Your dog will need to be evaluated in order to ensure the safety of the other teams that are enrolled. Dogs that bite or show aggression to other humans or dogs may be excused without a refund.

VACCINATION RECORDS:

You will need to provide a copy of an updated vaccination record including Bordatella and a Rabies Certificate. (NO EXCEPTIONS!) Children 12 yrs and older will be accepted as handlers unless other arrangements have been made in advance. No other children, family members or dogs other than the registered dog & handler team may attend class (unless you are the parent of a minor).

MANDATORY HANDLER TRAINING:

Basic obedience and new students: Orientation & Handler training is held on the first night of each basic obedience course, this night is MANDATORY for this class. Please do not bring dogs on the first night.