My advanced obedience class is for those who would like to continue with training beyond a basic level. While some class members enjoy competing in local competitions, others simply come along for the fun of it and for the opportunity of spending some quality time with their dogs.
Exercises taught in this class are:
1. Retrieve
3. Scent discrimination
4. Out of sight stays
5. Off-leash heel work
6. Advanced positions
7. Send-away
To add interest to the class, dogs at this level also get to participate in some fun agility. This is always very enjoyable for dogs and owners and makes for a good break from the more “serious” obedience work!
Dogs are also introduced to Rally Obedience, a new and more relaxed type of obedience sport where dogs and owners have to complete a set course with signs indicating exercises to be done at various markers. This is great fun when performed as a relay race.
For the first time in 2010 we had 22 of our advanced dogs successfully evaluated for their Silver Canine Good Citizen Test. In 2011 we had many more evaluated at this level and a further 16 dogs achieved their Gold Canine Good Citizen. The Silver and Gold Tests give the more advanced dogs and owners something to work towards and enables them to gain recognition for the high standard of training they have achieved.
The advanced class is always a great way for me to end the morning: I am reminded of what I am aiming for in the junior classes and remember the days when even these brilliant dogs were not quite so well-behaved! The advanced class is also a wonderful place to meet other committed “dog-nuts” and to swap stories about your furry family members!
Class fees are R150 per month.
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