Class name:     Novice Competition Obedience

Target dogs and age range:     Dogs whose handlers want to pursue competition obedience,6 months and up

Goals:     to introduce skills needed for obedience competition

Prerequisites:     it is recommended that the dog and handler complete a basic obedience class using positive reinforcement methods before enrolling in this class. The GLKC Basic Obedience (Beginning Clicker) or CGC classes are recommended.

Promotion requirements:     the dog and handler must have received one or more legs (score of 170 or higher) at a Novice level obedience competition.

Class size, duration:     Maximum 6 dog/handler teams, 8 weeks, one hour per week

Publications for instructor guidance:     AKC/UKC obedience rules, regulations, and guidelines, “Steppin' Up to Success with Terri Arnold, Book1: Theory, Footwork, Attention & Handling”, “Clicker Training for Obedience” by Morgan Spector

Skills covered in class:

    Heel on leash

    Heel off-leash

    Figure Eight (on-leash)

    Stand for Examination (off-leash)

    Recall (off leash)

    Long Sit (1 minute off-leash)

    Long Down (3 minutes off-leash)

Equipment provided by the handler:

    Collar (buckle, quick release, or martingale, head halters or other collars must receive prior approval from the instructor)

    Leash (4 to 6 foot fabric or leather)

    Soft bite-sized treats

    Clicker (optional) may be purchased in class

Equipment provided by GLKC:

    Stopwatch, long lines, 2-6 pylons, AKC obedience rules, regulations, and guidelines