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We do not train your dog... we teach YOU how to train your dog. It is a hands-on working class in which the owner and dog develop a bonding understanding and working relationship under the guidance of experienced instructors. We teach with positive, motivational methods, and the classes are structured to be upbeat and fun for you and your dog. Classes are limited to 20 students and dogs.
PUPPY
CLASS - $50
The Puppy Class is for dogs ages 3 to 6 months. This 8-week
class is a combination socialization and introductory obedience class.
In addition to teaching basic obedience exercises, such as sit, down,
stay, come and walking on a leash, we help owners with problems unique
to puppies such as chewing, housebreaking, etc. during a discussion
session. We also discuss topics such as health care, dog personality
profiles, and the owner/dog relationship. The class is filled with
encouragement and learning games and prepares the dog and the owner with
a basic framework of obedience to build on and positive canine/human relationships.
This class is limited to 15 students.
ADULT DOG CLASS
- Basic Companion Dog Course - $60
This 10-week class is a highly structured class
dedicated to the learning of the basic companion obedience exercises. In
this class your dog will learn to walk on a loose leash beside you, sit
when you stop and sit on command, down on command, stand on command, and
stay in the sit, down and standing positions, and to come when called.
You will learn how the proper way to reward good behavior and correct
bad behavior. Class handouts are provided each week to help students
understand the lessons of the day and be prepared for building new
skills each week. This class is limited to 20 students.
COMPETITION
CLASS - $60 (Offered if
Demand is adequate - 5+ students)
This class is rarely offered and only when there is a
sincere interest among students wishing to progress on to obedience
competition. This class is limited to around five students and is
available only to students who have achieved successful accomplishments
in prior classes and have done so to the satisfaction and approval of
the instructors. This class will begin to prepare the student for novice
obedience competition and rally competition.
INTRODUCTION TO RALLY OBEDIENCE - $60 (Depending
on demand)
The newest obedience sport of Rally has become very popular. It is a great
introduction to obedience competition for novice dogs and handlers. Even
the pros are utilizing rally to bring their green dogs into the
competition arena and to give their experienced competition dogs a fun
new class to compete in. This 9-week class is available to students and dogs
who have completed a basic companion dog course and have a good working
understanding of the basic pre-novice exercises. Class is limited to
around 15.
Class
Applications
Applications are taken on a first-come, first-served
basis. Flyers announcing the classes are placed in area veterinary
offices in the month or so prior to the classes and a few ads may appear
in the classified "pet" section of the newspaper with information on how
to register. Our classes fill up fast, so plan on contacting us at least
three weeks prior to class orientation. E-mail at
aotc_obedience@yahoo.com for more information or to be put on the
waiting list for the next class. To learn about upcoming classes, go to
our Calendar . Download a
class application and mail it with
the class fee to Ark-La-Tex OB Club at P.O. Box 7378, Texarkana, TX
75505-7378. You will be sent a confirmation two weeks prior to the
class.