Obedience Class Schedule

Spring session will start, April 19, 2023 and registration will open online on Thursday March 23, 2023 at 8pm. Puppies and Dogs in Level 1 do not attend the first night. All other levels the dogs and handlers will attend the first night. Attendance is mandatory for the first night.

Class fee will be $175.00, which includes HST.

We do not have any sessions throughout the summer but we look forward to seeing you and your dog at our fall, winter and spring sessions! Click on any class name for more details. Click here for a description of all our obedience classes. For further information please contact Cathy Lee at .

If a class is FULL, please register for the wait list. If we have enough people on the wait list, we will open up another class.

PLEASE NOTE:

Junior handlers must be at least 12 years of age to participate in our classes. Although the junior is likely fabulous handling his/her own dog, it is hard to expect the maturity, in a child less than 12, to handle all the different kinds of interactions between dogs in an excited class situation. One handler in the Ring. A secondary handler may observe.
Please do NOT bring dogs not registered in the classes to the training hall. Our class night is very busy, and we have no liability waiver or vaccination status for dogs that are not participating in the current session.

Please read our payment, cancellation, and refund policy.

Wednesdays, April 19 to May 31 7:30-8:15 pm	Rally Obedience Novice Rally Obedience Novice For dogs that have taken 2 sessions of obedience (7 weeks each) and have the ability to heel on-lead. Explanation of the CKC rally signs and exercises, with practice of individual stations, as well as practice courses. Dogs do attend the first night. A crate is required. Limit 8 dogs. Prerequisite:Must have two obedience sessions and the ability to heel on-lead. CKC Rally Novice signs will be explained, exercises at stations and some courses. Please bring your dog to the first class along with a crate! ATTENDANCE WITH YOUR DOG IS MANDATORY FOR THE FIRST CLASS. Cost: $175 (includes HST) Location: Concession Building, Ancaster Fairgrounds
Wednesdays, April 19th to May 31st 6:30pm-7:15pm	Puppy Level 1 Puppy Level 1 This class is for puppies less than 4.5 months old at the beginning of classes. This is a fun introduction for both puppy and handler to learn the skills required for good manners. These include but are not limited to; focus, sit, down, loose leash walking and coming when called. Masks required at all times in the hall. Prerequisite: for puppies 3 - 4 1/2 months of age at the beginning of class. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR THE FIRST CLASS. For puppies 3 - 4 1/2 months of age at the beginning of class. Focusing on attention, socialization, as well as sit, down, stand, come, walking on leash, etc. This is a fun class for both dog and handler and good introduction into the world of dog obedience training. Dogs older than 5 months at the beginning of a session may be placed in beginner novice at the discretion of the training secretary or head trainer. Class size is limited to 8 puppies (need minimum of 7 to run class). Cost: $175 (includes HST) Location: Concession Building, Ancaster Fairgrounds
Wednesdays, April 19 to May 31 2023 7:30pm-8:15pm	Puppy Level 1 Puppy Level 1 This class is for puppies less than 4.5 months old at the beginning of classes. This is a fun introduction for both puppy and handler to learn the skills required for good manners. These include but are not limited to; focus, sit, down, loose leash walking and coming when called. Prerequisite: for puppies 3 - 4 1/2 months of age at the beginning of class. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR THE FIRST CLASS. For puppies 3 - 4 1/2 months of age at the beginning of class. Focusing on attention, socialization, as well as sit, down, stand, come, walking on leash, etc. This is a fun class for both dog and handler and good introduction into the world of dog obedience training. Class size is limited to 8 puppies (need minimum of 7 to run class). Cost: $175 (includes HST) Location: Concession Building, Ancaster Fairgrounds
Wednesdays, April 19 to May 31 730pm-8:15pm	Puppy Level 2 Puppy Level 2 This class is a continuation of Puppy Level 1 skills. You will continue to work on all the previous skills but these will include more duration and distance, such as; sits, downs, waits and recalls as well as adding some distraction. New skills such as sit and accept praise, waiting at an open door, loose leash walking on the right and left side and standing, will be added to the curriculum. A full list of skills to be developed will accompany your lesson sheets. Prerequisite is Level 1. ATTENDANCE FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG IS MANDATORY FOR THE FIRST CLASS. Focusing on advancement of basic behaviours from Level 1 such as sit, down, stand, come, walking on leash. Increasing duration and distraction while adding new skills to prepare your dog to be a Good Canine Companion. This class is designed to build on enthusiasm and drive in both the dog and the handler! Class size is limited to 8 dogs (minimum of 7 dogs needed to run the class). Cost: $175 (includes HST) Location: Concession Building, Ancaster Fairgrounds
Wednesdays, April 19 to May 31 6:30pm-7:15pm	Level 1 Level 1 This class is for dogs over 5 months of age without previous classroom training in our program. It is a fun introduction for both puppy and handler to learn the skills required for good manners. These skills include but are not limited to; focus, sit, down, loose lease walking and coming when called. This class will be for all sizes of dogs. Prerequisite: For dogs 5 to 6 months of age or older at the time class begins. This is the starting point for the dog that has not had formal obedience training and is too old for puppy class. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR THE FIRST CLASS. For dogs 5-6 months of age or older at the time class begins. Focusing on attention, the recall, sit and down stays and heeling on lead. Class size is limited to 8 dogs (minimum 7 dogs needed to run class). Cost: $175 (includes HST) Location: Concession Building, Ancaster Fairgrounds
Wednesdays, April 19 to May 31 7:30pm-8:15pm	Level 1 Level 1 This class is for dogs over 5 months of age without previous classroom training in our program. It is a fun introduction for both puppy and handler to learn the skills required for good manners. These skills include but are not limited to; focus, sit, down, loose lease walking and coming when called. This class will be for all sizes of dogs. Prerequisite: For dogs 5 to 6 months of age or older at the time class begins. This is the starting point for the dog that has not had formal obedience training and is too old for puppy class. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR THE FIRST CLASS. For dogs 5-6 months of age or older at the time class begins. Focusing on attention, the recall, sit and down stays and heeling on lead. Class size is limited to 8 dogs (minimum 7 dogs needed to run class). Cost: $175 (includes HST) Location: Concession Building, Ancaster Fairgrounds
Wednesdays, April 19, to May 31 2023 8:30-9:15	Level 1 Level 1 This class is for dogs over 5 months of age without previous classroom training in our program. It is a fun introduction for both puppy and handler to learn the skills required for good manners. These skills include but are not limited to; focus, sit, down, loose lease walking and coming when called. Prerequisite: For dogs 5 to 6 months of age or older at the time class begins. This is the starting point for the dog that has not had formal obedience training and is too old for puppy class. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR THE FIRST CLASS. For dogs 5-6 months of age or older at the time class begins. Focusing on attention, the recall, sit and down stays and heeling on lead. Class size is limited to 6 dogs (minimum 5 dogs needed to run class). Cost: $175 (includes HST) Location: Concession Building, Ancaster Fairgrounds
Wednesdays, April 19 to May 31 6:30pm-7:15pm	Level 2 Level 2 Level 1 is a prerequisite for this class. You will continue to work on all the previous skills but these will include more duration and distance, such as; sits, downs, waits and recalls as well as adding some distractions. New skills such as sit and accept praise, waiting at an open door, standing and walking on a loose leash on the right and left side will be added to the curriculum. A full list of skills to be developed will accompany your lesson sheets. Prerequisite: for graduates of Level 1. ATTENDANCE FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG IS MANDATORY FOR THE FIRST CLASS.This course continues to develop and refine the skills in Level 1, increasing duration and distraction as well as further skill development to prepare your dog as a Canine Good Neighbour. Cost: $175 (includes HST) Location: Concession Building, Ancaster Fairgrounds
Wednesdays, April 19 to May 31 6:30pm-7:15pm	Level 3 Level 3 The prerequisite for this class is level 1 and 2 skills. This level will prepare the dog and handler for Canine Good Neighbour skills, while introducing more foundation exercises in a fun and challenging way. Dogs that complete this level will have the foundation to be excellent companions and for those with a competitive spirit the skills to move to more competitive and fun programs such as, rally obedience, trial obedience and agility. Prerequisite: for graduates of Level 2 or Puppy Level 2 ATTENDANCE FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG IS MANDATORY FOR THE FIRST CLASS a place cot will be required. This course is a fun and creative way to increase your handling skills and your dogs response and movement with you. This course prepares the dog and handler for future competitive dog training in obedience, rally obedience or agility. This will focus on skills required for handling and dog movement skills required for dog sport and competition. Cost: $175 (includes HST) Location: Concession Building, Ancaster Fairgrounds
Wednesdays, April 19 to May 31 8:30pm-9:15pm	New Open New Open Refines off-lead heeling, teaches the drop-on-recall, retrieve on the flat, retrieve over the high jump, broad jump, and continues preparation for the sit and down exercises Refines off-lead heeling, teaches the drop-on-recall, retrieve on the flat, retrieve over the high jump, broad jump, and continues preparation for the sit and down exercises "out of sight" for the CKC and NAMBR CDX (Companion Dog Excellent) title. To be eligible for this class, the dog must have at least one leg of the CKC CD (Companion Dog) title, or equivalent NAMBR CD title. Class is limited to 8 dogs. Cost: $175 (includes HST) Location: Concession Building, Ancaster Fairgrounds
Wednesdays, April 19 to May 31 830-9:15pm	Novice Refresher Novice Refresher Continues to prepare the dog and handler for competition at the CD (Companion Dog) level for both CKC and NAMBR. Must have graduated from the Basic Novice Class or had the equivalent formal obedience training at another training facility. Class is limited to 10 dogs. Prerequisite: for graduates of Level 3 or at least 2 sessions of obedience training .ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR THE FIRST CLASS.This course prepares the dog and handler for competition at the CD (Companion Dog) level for both CKC and NAMBR. Cost: $175 (includes HST) Location: Concession Building, Ancaster Fairgrounds

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Obedience Class Schedule

Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy

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