Obedience training teaches your dog to come when called, not to bite, proper social behavior around people and other dogs. You will also learn how to stop behaviors that can damage your loving relationship with your dog and encourage those good behaviors which will bond you and your dog for life.
Positive reinforcement dog training utilizes praise and rewards rather than punishment and corrections to teach dogs right from wrong. Treats, toys, praise and affection are used to REWARD your dog. Positive reinforcement allows for happy dogs, happy people and a strong and healthy relationship.
Puppies are never too young to learn and older dogs are never too old to learn new behaviors. When your puppy starts going out in public, it is time to start class and teach him how to be a well-behaved community member.
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting new program to get owners and puppies off to a good start. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is for dog owners who take their puppies through a basic training class.
You'll attend any puppy training class for 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 official AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy records. In addition you'll receive an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy package that includes:
While you are attending the class your puppy may be enrolled in The Puppy Club which will provide socialization and grooming.
Good Dog One
For dogs of all ages. 1 hour per week for 7 weeks.
This is a beginning obedience class that covers basic manners and obedience commands such as: loose-lead walking, door manners, sit and down stays, coming when called, "leave it", controlled heeling and other behaviors needed to make your dog a well-mannered member of the community.
Good Dog Two
1 hour per week for 7 weeks.
This class reinforces Good Dog I skills. Strengthening the dog's focus and attention on the owner during distractions leads to more advanced skills such as off-leash heeling, distance work, hand signals, out-of-sight stays, jumping and retrieving.
The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test will receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. Basic obedience commands will be learned and reviewed. Class will be held at The Dog Club of Fort Collins and also off-site to simulate test situations. The test will be administered during the last session of class. Go to http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/ for more info on the Canine Good Citizen program.
Drop-In classes for those who want to compete in AKC events. Whether new to the sport, or simply looking for a place to work your dog, we’ve got it!
Conformation is for those interested in showing their dog at All Breed conformation shows. This is what you think of when someone says of "Dog Shows." Train your dog to show in a group setting. Learn to handle your dog for the best advantage and learn about ring procedure and rules. Receive individual handling and training tips to put you and your dog in the winner’s circle. See the AKC information on Conformation.
Competitive Obedience (Novice, Open & Utility) is for those that would like to show their dogs and compete in Obedience at dog shows. Covers Novice, Open, and Utility. See the AKC information on Getting Started in Obedience.
Rally is for those who would enjoy the fun competition of obedience in courses designed to exhibit the best of their dog's abilities. The courses are a challenge, but the judging is less strict than Competitive Obedience. See the AKC information on Getting Started in Rally.
Agility Classes taught at VCA Fort Collins Animal Hospital.
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