New to NOCI?
If you or your dog are new to Northwest Obedience Club, please complete the New Dog checklist.
Obedience
Level: Beginner
Purebred and mixed breeds are welcome!
We offer classes for dogs age 6 months and older. Classes meet 50 minutes each week and each session runs for 7 weeks. Class sizes are limited; pre-registration is required.
To advance beyond the Beginner class, dogs must exhibit specific skills. This is typically achieved after several sessions in the Beginner class. Instructor approval is required to advance to Pre-Novice.
Objectives:
- Limited use of luring
- Automatic sits during heeling
- Down on command
- Heeling appropriately during a simple heeling pattern
- Handler is able to walk around the dog to heel position when returning to the dog from a stay (dog remains in sit position)
- Sit for exam
- 30 second sit/stay and down/stay
- An on-leash recall
Food rewards will be used: Our training method is to mark and reward correct behavior.
General Session Fees:
- Non-members: $150
- Member: $85
- Members with 2 Service Credits: $60
Upcoming Classes
Upcoming Sessions
New Dog Checklist
Application
Click here to download and complete the NOCI class application.
Vaccinations
Obtain a copy of your most recent vaccination record from your veterinarian.
Submit by Mail
Submit completed paperwork via US mail, or in person. We accept checks or cash.
Peggy Roesner, NOCI Training Hall Secretary
Northwest Obedience Club, Inc.
110 W. Woodstock Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Ready to Register?
Current students/members adding a new to NOCI dog are registered by the Training Hall Secretary. Owners must first submit an application with a copy of their veterinary vaccine records and payment to the Training Hall Secretary.
*Important: Online Registration is for current students ONLY.