IPOC Obedience
All classes
require proof of current vaccinations at the start of each session.
All students must have
properly fitting training collar and leash for their
dog/puppy.
Some equipment
available for purchase.
Obedience Class
Descriptions & Times
- KINDERPUP (KPT) --
Puppies from 2 and 3 months at enrollment.
Kinderpup offers socialization with other puppies in the
class, problem solving for puppy owners and early training
in the basic commands of come, sit, down, stay, heel and
leave it.
- SENIOR PUPPY (SPT), --
Puppies 4 and 5 months at enrollment.
Senior puppy blends socialization, with basic commands of
come, sit, down, stay, heel and leave it. Handlers
will work towards molding their new family member into a
"good" family member.
- BASIC -- ALL dogs over 6
months at enrollment, 8 week session.
In the basic class your dog will master the basic
commands on leash in a class setting. Learn how to
train specific commands and how to utilize them day to day.
Dogs will learn how to handle distractions from other dogs
in the class. This class will prepare your dog for the
AKC recognized "Canine Good Citizen" program, which opens
doors for you and your dog, such as therapy dogs (IPOC's
Therapaws). Dogs completing this class can
continue onto Advanced Basic, Beginning Agility, Rally and
Flyball.
- Tuesday 10:00-11:00 am
- Tuesday 7:00-8:00 pm
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Tuesday 8:00-9:00 pm
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ADVANCED BASIC -- Dogs completing
one or more of the first three levels, but not ready for Novice class.
Advanced Basic continues to build on the basic
obedience commands while adding more distractions, attention
and heeling. Complete this class and you are one your
way to Novice.
- COMPETITIVE NOVICE -- Dogs ready for Novice
Trialing Instruction.
This class will help prepare dogs and handlers to earn
their Novice Obedience Title. Learn important skills
of fronts, finishes, figure eights, stand for exam, recalls,
long sits & downs and heeling. Rules and Regulations
of the show ring are addressed.
- Tuesday
8:00-9:00 pm
- Wednesday
7:00-8:00 pm
- OPEN -- Dogs ready for Open
Trialing Instruction.
Learn how to teach your dog to retrieve a dumbell on the
flat and over a jump as well as proper training of the broad
jump, heeling exercises and out of sight long sits and
downs.
- UTILITY -- Dogs ready for
Utility Trialing Instruction.
Learn scent discrimination, directed jumping, go outs and
more. Handlers and dogs will learn the rules of the
Utility ring, while building a stronger team partnership.
- Wednesday
7:00-8:00 pm (Not offered July Session)
- IPOC’s BUDDY
TRAIN -- Independent/Shared-Obedience
Training RingTime.
 Dog and handler teams work independently yet concurrently
with other participants in the same ring space, utilizing
various training methods and tools. Handlers must be willing
to setup and tear down equipment as needed. Instructors are
not provided. Everyone is expected to help each other as a
team effort. A timer will be used to ensure floor rotations
every 10 minutes if needed. Dog and handler teams must be
able to tolerate various visual and auditory distractions.
"Group" candidates must be willing to commit to monthly
payments of $20.00 by the first of each month. When the
maximum number of Group Members is reached for the space
allotted on the floor,, additional candidates will be placed
on a wait-list. (A membership form will be placed on the
website in the near future and are currently available at
the training center)
- Wednesday
7:00-9:00 pm
- Thursday
7:00-9:00 pm
Run-throughs for Novice, Open
and Utility drop ins are welcome starting at 7pm.
Obedience Contact:
Judi
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