Obedience Games 1, 2, & 3 Classes are $200 each, meet for five weeks, and have a maximum enrollment of four dogs. Our four dog limit ensures you get the individual attention and coaching that you and your dog deserve. We won't rush you through a class plan so we can check off a list of cues. It's more important to help you understand why and how to train behaviors.
Prerequisite: Head of the Class Dog Training's Polite Pooch 1 program (or a basic manners class equivalent, with Instructor's approval).
Unless your instructor tells you otherwise, all classes meet at the R+K9 training facility at 2637 Papermill Road (behind Anderson Roofing) in Winchester, VA.
Choke chain, prong, and shock collars are not permitted in our training facility.
Our classes are a little different.
Obedience Games 1
Saturdays with Connie Moss (start dates TBD)
Prerequisite: Polite Pooch 1 (or equivalent)
This first class in the Obedience track reviews important skills needed for the actual games played at level two. Student/dog teams will practice proper mechanics and fluency for each behavior. Students will learn how to assess and work at their dog's skill level as well as practicing situational awareness to keep both people and dogs safe. Students will need instructor approval to advance to OG2. This class can be repeated as needed.
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Obedience Games 2
Saturdays with Connie Moss (start date TBD)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of OG1
In OG2 class, students/dog teams will be lead through a series of games designed to practice basic obedience skills such as leash walking, sit, down, stay, come, leave it, focus, and situational awareness. Games are a great way to drill your basic skills in a fun and more realistic environment using various distractions including each other. The class is dynamic and includes music. Students can also practice using various reinforcers for their dogs, such as food, non-squeaking toys, and sniffing.
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Obedience Games 3
Saturdays with Connie Moss (start date TBD)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of OG2
In the final class of the Obedience Games tract, students will learn refined skills such as heel, front, around, and focus in motion. All of these skills will be combined and practiced in short sequence games designed to increase the dog's focus for each skill and teamwork is emphasized. This class is an excellent primer for dogs going into competition obedience or rally.