Family Dog Obedience Course

Essential for all owners and dogs and the foundation for working and competition
Helps you control and enjoy your dog

Just look at this picture of a dog staying still despite distractions

Method
Reward based training using up to date proven scientific training techniques
Class lessons to learn how to control your dog in the presence of other people and dogs
Key commands
Recall Enjoy walking with a dog that returns when called
Heel Walk on lead without pulling
Sit Eliminate or control disruptive behaviour such as excessive barking, jumping up and grabbing at clothing
Stay (in place selected by owner) Safe behaviour around home and family
Requirements
Each dog must have its own handler
General dog care including: Cleanliness, flea and worm control Fencing and containment All members of the family may attend but children under 12 must have additional adult present
Fun with your dog: Enjoy games and activities together that are fun for you both such as retrieving, searching and simple heelwork tricks and basic agility

Assessment lesson followed by six lessons once a week (approximately one hour each)

Day: Sunday afternoons

(Course is flexible, if you work some weekends, have a holiday or an unexpected circumstance; you can take the course over a period of three to four months).

Cost €275 - for assessment, course, harness, whistle

TWO DOGS?

If you want to do the full course with both dogs, then it's €250 for the second dog. 

or

Take the first private lesson with both dogs and then bring the dogs to alternate lessons.  €100 for second dog.

 

NOTE REGARDING MALE DOGS THAT WERE  NOT NEUTERED BEFORE 8 MONTHS OLD

There is an initial additional charge of €100 if your dog is not neutered before 8 months old  This is because private lessons are usually required.  If your dog is suitable for class lessons, then this additional charge will be refunded.   Please see the page on Neutering on this web site