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From Puppy to Perfect

Beginner Obedience Class

This class begins covering the very basics of obedience, sit, stay, heeling and turns. Your dog should be 5 months or older. If you want an fill out an registration form for any of these classes click here for a PDF version. If you need a map click here

Cost for the class is $75.00 for 8 weeks. Cash, check or money order please we do not take credit/debit cards.

Intermediate Obedience Class

This class polishes the beginner dog and is more demanding than any previous classes. A CGC^® (Canine Good Citizen) test is offered at the end of the 8 week class. Please see the CGC test requirements below.

Advanced Obedience Class

This class prepares you for formal obedience trials. You need to have completed intermediate class to take this class. This class helps if you are planning to show your dog in AKC obedience trials. Some components of this class are watch, open and utility work including out of sight stays.

Ring Prep

A ring prep class is available if you are interested in competing in obedience trials. Learn the finer points of presenting your dog to a Judge to earn you BN, CD, CDX, UD etc. Remember both AKC registered dogs purebred and AKC registered mixed breeds can compete for titles.

For more information about these classes, please call 801-942-1768 for a recorded message or contact Wendy McCleery at 801-571-5250 or happytails8@comcast.net.

The CGC TEST consists of 10 skills needed by all well-mannered dogs.

All of the exercises are done on a leash.

Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger
The dog will allow a friendly stranger to approach it and speak to the handler in a natural, everyday situation.

Test 2: Sitting politely for petting
The dog will allow a friendly stranger to pet it while it is out with its handler.

Test 3: Appearance and grooming
The dog will welcome being groomed and examined and will permit someone, such as a veterinarian, groomer or friend of the owner, to do so.

Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)
The handler/dog team will take a short "walk" to show that the dog is in control while walking on a leash.

Test 5: Walking through a crowd
The dog and handler walk around and pass close to several people (at least three) to demonstrate that the dog can move about politely in
pedestrian traffic and is under control in public places.

Test 6: Sit and down on command and Staying in place
The dog will respond to the handler's commands to 1) sit, 2) down and will 3) remain in the place commanded by the handler (sit or down position, whichever the handler prefers).

Test 7: Coming when called
The dog will come when called by the handler. The handler will walk 10 feet from the dog, turn to face the dog, and call the dog.

Test 8: Reaction to another dog
To demonstrate that the dog can behave politely around other dogs, two handlers and their dogs approach each other from a distance of about 20feet, stop, shake hands and exchange pleasantries, and continue on for about 10 feet.

Test 9: Reaction to distraction
To demonstrate the dog is confident when faced with common distracting situations, the evaluator will select and present two distractions. Examples of distractions include dropping a chair, rolling a crate dolly past the dog, having a jogger run in front of the dog, or dropping a crutch or cane.

Test 10: Supervised separation
This test demonstrates that a dog can be left with a trusted person, if necessary, and will maintain training and good manners. Evaluators are encouraged to say something like, "Would you like me to watch your dog?" and then take hold of the dog's leash. The owner will go out of sight for three minutes.