This class continues the elemental work from the Foundation class and builds on it towards full size equipment. The curriculum will progress with a focus on Distance, Distraction, and Duration of training behaviors that will be built in agility. These are the 3D’s of training a fluid performance in the future. In this class the […]
Puppy Class is for puppies 6 months and younger. Puppies must have proof of vaccinations appropriate for their age, which would include two DHPP vaccines. Puppy class is a non-formal class that covers more than sit, down, stay, but also encompasses socialization, building trust, confidence and building a positive connection to the handler with positive […]
This class continues the elemental work from the Foundation class and builds on it towards full size equipment. The curriculum will progress with a focus on Distance, Distraction, and Duration of training behaviors that will be built in agility. These are the 3D’s of training a fluid performance in the future. In this class the […]
Puppy Class is for puppies 6 months and younger. Puppies must have proof of vaccinations appropriate for their age, which would include two DHPP vaccines. Puppy class is a non-formal class that covers more than sit, down, stay, but also encompasses socialization, building trust, confidence and building a positive connection to the handler with positive […]
Prerequisite: Mastery of Beginner Obedience objectives. As well as learning new exercises, Pre-Novice students will refine the skills they learned in the Beginner Obedience class. Students in Pre-Novice class must master a level of criteria prior to advancing to a Novice level class with Instructor approval. Heeling Skills: Focus on handler/engagement between handler and dog (use […]
This class continues the elemental work from the Foundation class and builds on it towards full size equipment. The curriculum will progress with a focus on Distance, Distraction, and Duration of training behaviors that will be built in agility. These are the 3D’s of training a fluid performance in the future. In this class the […]
More details will be forth coming.
Drop-in training takes place every Friday from 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m., with Sits and Downs taking place at 11am. Please sign-in as you enter the building. Watch our Facebook Group page for announcements of any possible conflicts or cancellations. We have 3 drop-in rings available: Utility (sign-in, 15-minute time slots) Open (work together as desired) Novice […]
The Barn Hunt will take place in Elmhurst. More details will be forth coming.
Prerequisite: The dog must have earned at least one leg in the Open class toward their CDX, be able to execute scent discrimination among several articles, and have a general understanding of the Directed Retrieve & Directed Jumping exercise, or with the approval of the NOCI Director of Training. All the skills covered in the Pre-Utility […]
Prerequisite: Mastery of Beginner Obedience objectives. As well as learning new exercises, Pre-Novice students will refine the skills they learned in the Beginner Obedience class. Students in Pre-Novice class must master a level of criteria prior to advancing to a Novice level class with Instructor approval. Heeling Skills: Focus on handler/engagement between handler and dog (use […]
The skills taught in this class that are necessary to move up to the next level are: 1.) Limited use of luring 2.) Automatic sits during heeling 3.) Down on command 4.) Heeling appropriately during a simple heeling pattern 5.) Handler is able to walk around the dog to heel position when returning to dog […]