Obedience Class Information
Young Puppy Class: This is a class for puppies between the ages of 2 months and under 6 months old. Focus will be teaching the owner/handler to train the puppy using positive training obedience techniques.
Advanced (Older) Puppy Class: A class suited for the 6 to 10 month old puppy. Topics covered will be pack leadership skills, the use of voice commands and hand signals to teach the puppy basic obedience commands and manners, behavioral issues and problem solving, socializing the puppy, discussion on maintenance grooming, plus using obstacles for confidence building.
Beginner's Basic Obedience: This class is for adult dogs that have not previously completed a formal training class, or for dogs that have completed other formal training but still need further conditioning. The Beginner's Obedience class is designed to teach the owner/handler to train their dog to be a good companion for years to come by using commands such as: sit, down, stand, stay, come, and heel, among others.
Advanced Obedience: This class is for dogs that have already completed one or more of the above training courses through MCKC or have received other qualified obedience training. This course will help you to "fine tune" your dog's training by expanding on previously learned commands, introduce additional commands, and address various behavioral concerns. This class is perfect for owners wishing to brush up on their training techniques or for those interested in preparing for the competition ring.
Conformation/Handling Class: The word "conformation" means the showing of dogs that conform to the standard of their breed as set forth by the AKC. Conformation training is for purebred dogs of all ages. The training is focused on the individual's handling and presentation of their dog's breed characteristics. Classes focus on conformation handling, gaiting, stacking, ring procedures, canine structure, movement, and handling "tricks of the trade". |
