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Classes >> Competition Obedience
The goal of the sport is to create a strong working bond between owner and dog and as a result, produce the teamwork necessary to compete and earn titles in American Kennel Club Obedience Competitions or other registries for non purebred dogs.
Come and Be HeeledThis is a six week class which will focus solely on heeling for Competition Obedience and Rally Obedience. During the class we will:
Since this class will not provide instruction on how to teach a dog to heel, participants should have a basic knowledge of the heeling process. Novice handlers or more advanced handlers looking to focus on heeling are welcome.
Fee: $140.00 (includes tax) for non-members / $126.00 for members
What to bring: clicker, treats and a great sense of humor Instructor: Joyce O’Connell
. Introduction to Competition ObedienceIntroduction to Competition Obedience teaches the basic skills necessary to obtain the first level, or Companion Dog title, in Obedience Competition. You will learn heeling exercises, recall with sit at front, finish, stand for exam and sit and down stays in a group of dogs. In addition, you and your dog will be introduced to many of the advanced exercises such as retrieving over a jump, signal work, directed jumping, go outs, etc. This class is for owners who are new to the sport of Competition Obedience, for experienced owners with a new dog, or for those who want to polish their dog’s Novice skills while continuing to challenge themselves and their dogs in learning other skills. Fee: 12 weeks, broken into 2 6-week sessions- $140 for non-members per session/ $126 for members per session What to bring: clicker, treats and a great sense of humor Instructor: Joyce O’Connell
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Call the Tails office at 860-646-5033 to register. If titled Part 2, a new session will be available within 6 weeks or less.
SIGNING UP ONLINE - Click here for a HOW-TO GUIDE: Steps on How to Register for a Class Online Novice Drop-In ClassThe Novice Drop-In class provides a structured setting to practice your dog’s basic skills in Competition Obedience. The class focuses primarily on those exercises found in the basic, or Novice, class, such as heeling, recalls, stays, etc., although most of the advanced exercises will be introduced at some point. You and your dog will have the chance to practice your dog’s skills as part of a group as well as individually. This class is “drop-in” style, which means that you do not need to register in advance, you and your dog can simply drop in when you are able. To continually challenge and educate, there will be a planned theme for each drop in class; a schedule of themes will be distributed at class or is available by calling Tails U Win. This class is for owners who have the basic Novice level skills and wish to practice in a more challenging setting, owners who are preparing to enter a show and need the distractions of a class, or owners who just want to keep their obedience skills sharp and have fun with their dog. Fee: $23 (includes tax) for non-members / $20 for members, payment made to the instructor in cash or check.
What to bring: clicker, treats and a great sense of humor Instructor: Joyce O’Connell Times: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM | Thursdays at 1:00 PM Tuesdays at 7:00 PM Thursdays at 1:00 PM Open and Utility ClassThis class is designed to teach the advanced Competition Obedience exercises performed in the Open and Utility Classes. You and your dog will learn skills such as retrieving, high jump and broad jump, drop on recall, out of sight group stay work, distance signal control, scent work, directed retrieving, go outs and directed jumping. The goal of this class is to create the advanced teamwork necessary to obtain the title of Companion Dog Excellent and/or Utility Dog. This class is for owners who have the basic Novice level skills and who want to continue to challenge themselves and their dog, or for owners who have some skills at the more advanced level and want to continue to polish those skills. Fee: 6 weeks - $140 for non-members / $126 for members
What to bring: clicker, treats and a great sense of humor Instructor: Joyce O’Connell
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Call the Tails office at 860-646-5033 to register
SIGNING UP ONLINE - Click here for a HOW-TO GUIDE: Steps on How to Register for a Class Online NOTE: There are NO refunds after the start of class. Competition Obedience Run-thrusIt is time to proof your Competition Obedience exercises, get ring ready and figure out what works and what needs more work. Please indicate the type of run-thru you are signing up for - Novice, Open, Utility, etc. Fee: $10 per run 'Day of' Entries are also accepted without previous sign up.
Timed Competition Obedience Run-thrusLet us give you a run-thru and you can spend the remaining time working on exercises that need more attention, or you and friend can work together in the ring, or you can just work on a couple of exercises multiple times, or you can simply work on making the ring a fun place to be. It is YOUR time to do what you want. Fee: $10.00 per run
'Day of' Entries are also accepted without previous sign up.
Ring Prep Class with Joyce O'Connell
Do you get nervous before your turn in the ring? Does your dog show signs of ring nerves, either stressing up or down? During our new Ring Prep Class, you and your dog will spend 4 weeks developing a habit of relaxing and enjoying your time in the ring. In addition, you will learn techniques to develop a pre ring strategy for getting you and your dog ready to compete as a team.
This is a four-week program and it will be jammed pack full of information and activity so come and be ready to love being in ring! This class is appropriate for those new to obedience competitions and also those who have shown but would like to create a more positive association wtih the obedience ring.
Fee: $100.00
What to Bring: Clicker, lots of treats and a great sense of humor
Instructor: Joyce O'Connell
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SIGNING UP ONLINE - Click here for a HOW-TO GUIDE: Steps on How to Register for a Class Online
NOTE: There are NO refunds after the start of class.
Total Focus Skills Class
The first half hour of the class will be spent giving an overview of the skill and ways to teach your dog the skill, for those who have not begun to teach it. Those who already have a basic understanding can spend this time practicing and proofing the skills. The second half hour will be a practice time for those new folks and a problem solving time for the others. Participants must have at least a Novice level of training on their dog (no actual titles required). Cost: $23 per week ($20 for members). Sign up on line for any or all of the classes. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 4pm-5pm. Contact Joyce via her instructor page for more information. What to bring: clicker, treats and a great sense of humor Instructor: Joyce O’Connell
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Or you can call the Tails office at 860-646-5033 to register
SIGNING UP ONLINE - Click here for a HOW-TO GUIDE: Steps on How to Register for a Class Online NOTE: There are NO refunds after the start of class. Private InstructionFor clients who prefer to work one on one with an instructor or for those who would like a little extra help, private instruction is always an option. Call the Tails office at 860-646-5033 to set up an appointment. |
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Competition Obedience is a sport where the dog and owner work as a team to perform obedience skills. Skills include heeling, recalls, retrieving, jumping, hand signal directions, stays, scent work, etc. 
Classes are taught using Positive Reinforcement techniques.
Group classes are fun, social and you and your dog can learn new skills. But have you ever wanted to get more practice on a particular skill, ask more questions and/or problem solve a bit more? One
solution is a private session but an alternative is our new class which
will focus for one hour on one particular obedience skill. Here is your chance to spend 60 minutes either learning, practicing, proofing or problem solving one skill at a time. Tails - U - Win!®Canine Center, LLC Home | About | Classes | Canine Behavior Consultation | Instructors | Events | Tails Store | Directions | Contact
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