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Registration for Winter Term Opens Dec. 7 for Members, Dec. 15 for Non-Members

NYOC’s next training session will start in January on:

Tuesdays, January 10 – February 28 (8 weeks)

Thursdays, January 12 – March 2 (8 weeks)

Cost is $240 for each eight week session.

Registration opens for NYOC members on Wednesday, Dec. 7 and for non-members on Thursday, Dec. 15.

Sorry, but we do not accept registrations before the opening dates.

Mat Time for NYOC Members Only Thursdays (A) 8:15–8:45 (B) 8:45-9:15

For experienced NYOC members only, we are offering the opportunity to INDEPENDENTLY use our facility and equipment to train your dog.

There will be two thirty minute time slots (Mat Time A 8:15 – 8:45 and Mat Time B 8:45-9:15). Please indicate which you prefer when registering.

Each time slot is limited to 3 dogs.

Class fees are the same as for regular classes.

Basic Obedience 201 Thursdays @ 7:30-8:15 pm FULL

Building on skills taught in our Obedience 101 class, this class is designed for those who want to continue bonding with their dog through training, as well as handlers who are interested in building a solid foundation for competition obedience and/or other dog sports.

The course is structured around the needs of those in the class. Fun, motivational exercises are used throughout. Specific skills include:

a continued emphasis on teaching dogs to focus on their handlers, even with distractions
solid loose-leash walking and an introduction to precision heeling
teaching dogs to continue to work well in the absence of obvious food lures and constant treats

In addition to the above, the Spring session of this class also includes the exercises required for the Canine Good Neighbour (CGN) test, as offered by the Canadian Kennel Club.

Basic Obedience 101 Thursdays @ 6:45 – 7:30 pm FULL

This is one of two Basic Obedience classes offered this session. They are suitable for dogs over the age of 5 months and are essentially the same.

Both classes involves teaching you to train your dog in basic obedience and good manners. The classes are designed for both family pets and dogs who will eventually be competing in formal obedience trials.

Included are:

~ 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 ensure success.