Does your dog take you for a walk? Maybe he thinks coming when called is optional?
If so, you and your dog could both benefit from training classes.
Camp Marlin is now offering obedience classes.
Classes are taught by Camp Marlin's own manager, Monica Body, who has over 10 years experience training dogs. She is a certified Canine Good Citizen evaluator and her own dogs hold several titles in Competition Obedience and Rally Obedience.
Basic Manners Obedience Course
6 week course Does your dog take you for a walk? Maybe they think coming when called is optional? In Basic Manners owners are taught how to train their dogs to respond to basic commands including; sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, come when called, leave-it, plus more. Owners then learn how to use these commands to teach their dogs good manners and curb unwanted behaviors like jumping on people, pulling on leash, door dashing, and barking for attention. Owners are also taught how to read their dogs body language and other skills to become better dog handlers.
Curriculum is taught using fun positive motivation methods so dogs and their owners enjoy the training.
Class fee: $90, due by first class.
Canine Good Citizen Dog Training
6 week course
CGC test will be open for anyone to try the last night of class. Test fee is $15.
This class cover covers the 10 test items necessary for passing the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen test.
Test items include polite greetings, reliable basic commands, reaction to another dog, and supervised separation. A full list of test items and descriptions can be found here http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/training_testing.cfm
Curriculum will be taught using positive motivation inculding some “clicker training” being introduced. This class will help build on the basics you and your dog learned in the "Basic Manners" class.
Prerequisites: This class is open to any dog who has passed "Basic Manners", or is familiar with basic commands (sit, down, loose leash walking, stay, come). Please speak with Monica if you are unsure whether your dog is ready for this Canine Good Citizen class.
Class fee: $90, due by first class.
Intro to Rally-O Training
6 week course Rally Obedience, or Rally-O, is an exciting new canine sport gaining in popularity around the world. With a mixture of traditional obedience, a little agility and a lot of fun, owner/dog teams compete to finish a course of 10-20 stations. Each station has a sign instructing which skill to perform with your dog. Owners are encouraged to talk to and praise their dogs while performing.
More information can be found at http://www.akc.org/events/rally/
This "Intro to Rally-O" class will cover the novice level Rally signs and is open to owners who wish to compete in Rally or just want a fun class to go beyond basic obedience. Positive motivation training is used, including an introduction of “clicker training”. Whether you plan on competing or not this is a great way to build on your dogs basic obedience skills.
Prerequisites: This class is open to any dog who has passed "Basic Manners", or is familiar with basic commands (sit, down, loose leash walking, stay, come). Please speak with Monica if you are unsure whether your dog is ready for Rally-O.
Class fee:$90, due by first class.
Games & Tricks Dog Training Class
6 week course
Trick training is a great way to build on your dog’s basic obedience and to learn new skills. Elements of K9 Freestyle and Rally-O are used.
Some tricks included in the curriculum are classic parlor tricks including shake, roll over, spin, and take a bow. More advance tricks like, go lie down, weave, target training, and closing doors will be addressed. Plus games like find the treat, bowling, and more!
Prerequisites: This class is open to any dog who has passed "Basic Manners", or is familiar with basic commands (sit, down, loose leash walking, stay, come). Please speak with Monica if you are unsure whether your dog is ready for this Games & Tricks class.
