Polish handling, elements and exercises for the CKC Companion Dog title and begin working on CDX.
Corie Bonnaffon
CKC Companion Dog (CD)Wednesdays @8:00-8:45
Develop teamwork between you and your dog while learning the elements and exercises for the CKC Companion Dog Trials.
PCD Exercises Wednesdays @7:15-8:00
Enjoy working with your Dog in this beginner-friendly introduction to Handling with/for Elements and Exercises of CKC Pre Companion Dog title.
First Steps in Dog Training Thursdays @8:30-9:15pm
This class is suitable for dogs over the age of 6 months. We teach you to train your dog in basic obedience and good manners. The classes are designed for both family pets and for dogs who will eventually be competing in formal obedience trials.
Included are:
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- How to get and maintain your dog’s attention
- Coming when called
- How to use praise effectively when training
- How to teach a dog to take treats/toys gently
- How to sit and/or lie down when asked to
- How to maintain a position until told they are free (Wait and Stay)
- Walking on a loose leash (or heeling for performance dogs)
- Keeping 4 feet on the floor (not jumping on people)
- Choice of equipment to use for training for your dog
- Advice on how to train your dog outside of class, how to maintain behaviours taught and how to add new behaviours as needed.
Minor distractions are used to build success.
Puppy Kindergarten (8 to 24 weeks old) Thursdays @7:00-7:45
Ideal for puppies up to 6 months of age, this class will get you and your puppy off to a good start while learning
- basic obedience cues such as sit, down and stay/wait
- coming when called; introduction of a variety of distractions such as other puppies, people, toys and food
- walking on leash without pulling
- settling and relaxing on a mat
- fun, interactive games to enhance bonding with your puppy and to help in dealing with distractions
- support with common puppy issues such as nipping and jumping up
Every puppy deserves a puppy class! Come on in!
Do you have a new puppy? Do you want to give them the best possible start? Do you have questions or concerns?
If you expect to have a puppy, 8-24 weeks old by early January and you might like to join our puppy, please let us know (training@nyoc.ca) ASAP. We’d like to save you a spot.