Class Description

Beginners – Family Pet Training

The goal is to have a well-balanced and obedient puppy/dog that will be welcome in most situations.

Basic obedience is taught. Minor distractions are used to ensure success.

The key behaviours taught in this class are

1. Pay attention on cue;
2. Relax/Settle;
3. Introduction to go to mat/bed/place;
4. Polite walking;
5. Leave it and take it;
6. Introduction to basic recall;
7. Sit when asked;
8. Down when asked; and
9. Gently accepting praise, rewards, and treats from handler and family.

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Advanced Beginners – 'Canine Good Neighbour' Training

The Advanced Beginners class builds on the skills learned in the Beginners class. The goal is to have a very obedient dog in most to all situations including preparation for the Canadian Kennel Club’s Canine Good Neighbour (CGN) test.

Mid-level obedience is taught. Medium level distractions are used. Distractions will include other dogs, people, food, noise, etc.

The key behaviours taught in this class are

1. Pay attention on cue regardless of environment;
2. Go to mat/bed/place;
3. Remain in place with stranger;
4. Controlled walking through crowds, doors, other animals, and distractions;
5. Leave it, take it, and give on command;
6. Recall with distractions;
7. Sit when asked, with 30 second stay and distractions;
8. Down when asked, with 1 minute stay and distractions; and
9. Gently accepting praise, rewards, and treats from friendly strangers.

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Pre - Novice – 'Pre Companion Dog' Training

The Pre Companion Dog (PCD) title, as administered by the Canadian Kennel Club, is a transition title for handler/dog teams. It is a preparation step for those who would like to commence formal trials but feel that they may not be fully prepared for the Companion Dog (CD) trials. It is often used as a training assessment tool to evaluate a team’s attention to detail and timing.

Formal obedience is taught. Formal hand signals are introduced. Distractions will be used; including other dogs, people, food, noise, etc.

The key behaviours taught in this class are

1. Proper heeling with a loose leash;
2. Tight turns left and right while maintaining a proper heel position;
3. Sitting while examined by other people;
4. Off leash recalls from at least 20 feet;
5. Sit with stay for at least 1 minute; and
6. Down with stay for at least 2 minutes.

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Novice – 'Companion Dog' Training

The Companion Dog (CD) title, as administered by the Canadian Kennel Club, is the first major obedience title for handler/dog teams. It is the first title required for those working towards the coveted Obedience Trial Champion (OTCh) title.

Formal obedience is taught. Formal hand signals are used. Major focus for this level is attention to minor details, timing, and the handler’s body language. Major distractions will be used; including other dogs, people, food, noise, etc.

The key behaviours taught in this class are

1. Proper on and off leash heeling;
2. Proper figure eight turns while maintaining a proper heel position;
3. Standing while examined by other people;
4. Off leash recalls from at least 40 feet with a formal finish;
5. Sit with stay for at least 1 minute; and
6. Down with stay for at least 3 minutes.

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Open – 'Companion Dog Excellent' Training

The Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) title, as administered by the Canadian Kennel Club, is the second major obedience title for handler/dog teams. It is the second title required for those working towards the coveted Obedience Trial Champion (OTCh) title.

Formal obedience is taught. Formal hand signals are used. Major focus for this level is attention to minor details, timing, and the handler’s body language.

The key behaviours taught in this class are

1. Proper off leash heeling with figure eight turns;
2. Recalls with down from at least 40 feet;
3. Retrieve a dumbbell from about 20 feet over flat terrain;
4. Retrieve a dumbbell from about 16 feet with high jump in the middle;
5. Broad jump over a series of bars at least 8 feet away;
6. Sit with explicit stay for at least 3 minute; and
7. Down with explicit stay for at least 3 minutes.

Class Schedule

TUESDAY CLASSES: September 14, 2010 - November 9, 2010
7:00 p.m. Novice/Pre-Novice - Companion Dog Training
7:45 p.m. Beginners - Family Pet Training
8:30 p.m. Drill Practice

THURSDAY CLASSES: September 16, 2010 - November 11, 2010
7:00 p.m. Beginners - Family Pet Training
7:45 p.m. Open - Companion Dog Excellent (prerequisite Novice)

Location

We are located in a PEANUT FREE FACILITY; please do not bring any nut products into the building.

St. Patrick's Anglican Church, 1087 Lillian Street, North York (east of Yonge St, south of Steeles)

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DIRECTIONS:

From Highway 401: Go North on Yonge Street to Abitibi Ave (2 blocks south of Steels Ave.), Turn right (east). Proceed straight (east) for 3 blocks, the church is right in front of you.

From West of Yonge Street: Go East on Steeles Ave. 3 blocks past Yonge Street to Lillian Ave. on the south side of Steeles. Turn right (south) onto Lillian Ave. and proceed 2 blocks south. The church is on your left.

From East of Yonge Street: Go West on Steeles Ave. to Lillian Ave. (3 blocks east of Yonge Street on the South side). Turn left (south) onto Lillian Ave. and proceed 2 blocks south. The church is on your left.

From North of Steeles Ave.: Go South on Yonge Street 2 blocks south of Steeles Ave. Turn left (east) on Abitibi Ave. Proceed straight (east) for 3 blocks, the church is right in front of you.

Parking is available for students in the school parking lot next door. Please do not park in the Church parking lot as these spaces are reserved for our Trainers and Church Activities.

Please enter by the rear doors of the Church.

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Registration Fees

(Early Bird Registration Deadline: Two weeks before classes begin)
Early Bird Fees: $150.00
Standard Fees: $160.00
Classes are 45 minutes each and run for 9 weeks

Please make cheques payable to: NYOC

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If you are registering for a Beginners Class please indicate a first and second choice of weeknight and INCLUDE PROOF OF RABIES SHOTS. If your dog is a puppy and does not have its full set of shots when you are submitting this application, please bring a copy of the certificate to the first class. Please bring your dog to class wearing a flat buckle collar and remove any tags from the collar before class.

Send payment and completed form to:
NORTH YORK OBEDIENCE CLUB, INC
Suite 370 - 6021 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario
M2M 3W2

** Confirmation of your class will be given AFTER receipt of payment and all information is provided to the training secretary. Reservations CANNOT be made by telephone. **

Classes are limited to size and are made up in the order in which applications are received. When definite space is available, confirmation of the time and date of your class will be given to you on receipt of your completed application and appropriate payment. After classes are filled, all other applications and fees will be returned.

Due to a heavy demand for space available, a handler who withdraws less than 7 days prior to the start date of class is subject to a $25 administration fee. This will be retained from the training fees refunded. No refunds of training fees will be made after the term begins. Failure to attend classes is not considered to be the equivalent of a withdrawal. Exceptions will not be made for late registrants.