New to NOCI?
If you or your dog are new to Northwest Obedience Club, please complete the New Dog checklist.
Obedience
Level: Pre-Novice
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.
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 of high-value treats)
- Appropriate marking and rewarding of behavior
- Proper leash handling
- Use of commands
- Heel position; auto sit in heel position upon halting
- About turn, U-turn, Quarter turns on a pivot (left and right)
- Gait changes (slow/fast)
- Reverse and call to front
- Dog is under control at all times
Commands:
- Heel position (set up, get in, etc.)
- Sit
- Down
- Sit and stand for exam
- Finishes (swing and around)
- Stay/wait at end of leash (one minute stay on sit and down)
- Front/come at 40 feet (recalls)
Figure Eight:
Handler pacing remains the same while dog speeds up or slows down to accommodate the handler.
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.