Obedience Class Schedule

Our Class Schedule

 

New -  All of our Beginning Classes are now AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy qualified. Enroll Your Puppy in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program – a puppy precursor to the CGC Canine Good Citizen Test! See the bottom of this page for more information.

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Class	Info	Location	Date	Day/Time	Duration	Fee	Register
Puppy Pre-school* (pups under 16wks only)		New Location!	Fall/Winter	Please Call - 877-447-8597	4 weeks	$95.00
Int Class (Invitation Only)		Del Mar	Spring/Summer	Please Call - 877-447-8597	6 weeks	$165.00
Beginning		Del Mar	10/24/09	Sat 8:30 AM	6 weeks	$165.00
Beginning		Carmel Valley	TBA	Thu 6:00 PM	6 weeks	$165.00
Beginning		Escondido	TBA	TBA	6 weeks	$165.00
Beginning		Carlsbad/Encinitas	10/21/09	Wed 6:00 PM	6 weeks	$165.00
Beginning		Mission Valley	10/25/09	Sun 3:30 PM	6 weeks	$165.00
Beginning		Oceanside/Carlsbad	10/25/09	Sun 8:30 AM	6 weeks	$165.00
Beginning		Poway/Scripps	TBA	Sun 4:00 PM	6 weeks	$165.00
Beginning		Alta Vista High School (NEW!)	10/24/09	Sat 8:30 AM	6 weeks	$165.00
Advanced		Carmel Valley (New Location!)	10/21/09	Wed 9:00 AM	6 weeks	$150.00
Advanced		Del Mar	10/24/09	Sat 7:30 AM	6 weeks	$150.00
Advanced		Escondido	10/26/09	Mon 6:00 PM	6 weeks	$150.00
Advanced		Mission Valley	10/25/09	Sun 4:30 PM	6 weeks	$150.00
Advanced		Carlsbad/Encinitas	10/21/09	Wed 7:00 PM	6 weeks	$150.00
Advanced		Oceanside/Carlsbad	10/25/09	Sun 7:30 AM	6 weeks	$150.00
CGC**		Del Mar	TBA	Sun 6:00 PM	4 weeks	$100.00
CGC**		Oceanside/Carlsbad	11/8/09	Sun 7:30 AM	4 weeks	$100.00
Agility (a) Winter/Spring Only		Escondido	TBA	TBA	6 weeks	$100.00
Agility (b) Winter/Spring Only		Escondido	TBA	TBA	6 weeks	$150.00
Bronze Group Package		Any Location	All Dates			$300.00
CGC**		Mission Valley	TBA	Sun 4:00 PM	4 weeks	$100.00
CGC**		Carmel Valley	10/22/09	Thur 6:00 PM	4 weeks	$100.00

 

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Please call us if you are unsure of which class you should sign up for. 877-447-8597

Agility (A) In-Home Clients -This class is part of the Platinum Package only.
Agility (B) New Clients

* Please call for class location

**Canine Good Citizen - prepare your dog for the test - testing included in the price. Your dog must complete the Beginner class or Private training prior to attending this class. This class is part of the Platinum Package.
Please call if you are interested as we will schedule a class based upon expected attendance.

877-447-8597

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20 STEPS To Success: The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy^sm Test

 

S ocialization
T raining
A ctivity
R esponsibility

 

OWNER BEHAVIORS:

1. Maintains puppy’s health (vaccines, exams, appears healthy)
2. Owner receives Responsible Dog Owner’s Pledge
3. Owner describes adequate daily play and exercise plan
4. Owner and puppy attend at least 6 classes by an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator
5. Owner brings bags to classes for cleaning up after puppy
6. Owner has obtained some form of ID for puppy-collar tag, etc.

 

PUPPY BEHAVIORS:

7. Free of aggression toward people during at least 6 weeks of class
8. Free of aggression toward other puppies in class
9. Tolerates collar or body harness of owner’s choice
10. Owner can hug or hold puppy (depending on size)

11. Puppy allows owner to take away a treat or toy PRE-CANINE GOOD CITIZEN^® TEST BEHAVIORS:

12. Allows (in any position) petting by a person other than the owner
13. Grooming - Allows owner handling and brief exam (ears, feet)
14. Walks on a Leash-Follows owner on lead in a straight line (15 steps)
15. Walks by other people-Walks on leash past other people 5-ft away
16. Sits on command-Owner may use a food lure
17. Down on command-Owner may use a food lure
18. Comes to owner from 5-ft when name is called
19. Reaction to Distractions-distractions are presented 15-ft away
20. Stay on leash with another person (owner walks 10 steps and returns)

 

At the American Kennel Club^®, we’re not just champion dogs. We’re the dogs’ champion—all dogs. We believe that all dogs deserve training and a responsible owner and our goal is to reward responsible dog ownership.

 

The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy^sm is an exciting new program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy^sm Program is an incentive program for loving dog owners who have taken the time to take their puppies through a basic training class.

 

The Benefits of Training

Training classes teach you how to best communicate with your puppy. Organized training classes also provide an opportunity for your dog to socialize with other dogs. In classes aimed at earning the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy distinction, you’ll be able to get information on all of your puppy-raising questions including housetraining, chewing, and the most effective way to teach practical skills such as coming when called. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training is a natural lead in to the AKC^® Canine Good Citizen^® Program.

 

How It Works - * All dogs over 16 weeks of age may join our Beginning Classes. Only those under the age of 1 year qualify for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. See our CGC Class information.

When you complete a basic training class (taught by an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator) with your puppy (*up to 1 year old) your puppy is eligible to be enrolled in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program.

You'll attend any puppy or basic training class at least 6 weeks. Your instructor will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test at the end of the course. Upon passing the test, you'll get an application to send to AKC^® for enrollment in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. All dogs are welcome to participate in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program including purebreds and mixed breeds.

 

Your puppy will receive the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Medal (for display or memento purposes; not suitable as a collar tag). You and your puppy will be listed in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy records. In addition, so that you can continue learning, you’ll receive our AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy package that includes:

• A beautiful, frameable certificate designating your puppy is in the AKC S.T.A.R.
• Puppy records at AKC
AKC Puppy Handbook, a valuable resource
• Discount to enroll in AKC Companion Animal Recovery Corporation, a 24-hour recovery service
• Ongoing Monthly Email Newsletter: Your AKC. This includes training tips and up-to-date information every dog owner needs to know. We want you and your puppy to continue learning beyond puppy classes.

Enroll Your Puppy in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program – a puppy precursor to the CGC Canine Good Citizen Test! (We offer both classes at several convenient locations.)