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PUPPY CLASSES -
Pre-Registration Required - Our Puppy Pre-School is a fun, controlled, interactive class
for you and your puppy. Not just a puppy play group, it's a mixture of play and learning designed to start your new companion
off on the right paw. During this course you will learn about safe dog interaction, body language and play. We will teach
you how to lay the foundation for training and for your relationship in the years to come. This is the ideal time to start
your dog's education. This class focuses on teaching puppies in the way they learn best: fun, games, food and toys. We
will address the behaviors owners tell us are most important to them- Come when called; Sit on command; Lie down on command;
Stay when told; Walk without pulling on the leash; Greet people without jumping on them; Calm, quiet behavior and more. Our
Puppy Pre-School course teaches you how to teach your dog; not just during training sessions, but whenever you are interacting
with him/her. If your puppy is awake, your puppy is learning! We want to help you teach your puppy what you want him/her to
learn. We want to help you have the dog of your dreams. THIS 8-WEEK COURSE IS FOR PUPPY AGES 8 WEEKS TO 18 WEEKS. THE
FEE IS $185. CALL THE CLUB AT 631-261-6554 TO RESERVE SPACE IN AN UPCOMING CLASS!
BEGINNER CLASSES
– Pre-Registration Required - These classes are designed for owners who have never trained or
who have casually trained a dog. They are a series of 8 classes, held over 8 weeks and they cover the fundamentals of getting
your dog’s attention, sit and stay, down and stay, come when called, walking on a loose leash. Other behavior problems
are discussed. Practicing the exercises on a daily basis will provide you with the ability and confidence of reaching the
goal of having a better behaved pet. Puppies must have received their final vaccinations and dogs must be up-to-date with
their rabies and health inoculations. Since class sizes are limited, call to reserve a space in an upcoming class. Both you
and your dog will be glad you did! Starting dates for Beginner Classes are on a rotating basis, but in general are held on Monday
evening 7:30 pm; Tuesday day 10 am and evening 7:15 pm; Thursday day 10 am and evening 8 pm.
Tentative start dates for Beginner Classes are: Monday 7:30pm - February 13th Tuesday 10am - March 13th Tuesday
7:15pm - March 6th
Thursday 10:00am - February 9th Thursday 8pm - March 8th Friday 8pm -To Be Determined (for puppies only- ages 8 to 18 weeks) The cost
for an 8-week series of classes is $185. Call for more information, specific starting dates
and to reserve your space- 631‑261-6554.
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC) CLASSES – The pre-requisite for this class is a
Beginner Class. It builds upon the fundamentals of the training and allows the owner and dog to practice similar exercises
in a group setting in anticipation of completing the requirements of the Canine Good Citizen test. Even if you choose not to take the CGC test, this class will give you continued insight into teaching your dog the good manners to
be in public situations. For additional information on the CGC exercises and test, please visit the AKC website, which you
can access from our “Links” page.
CGC Classes are offered periodically throughout the year,
generally on Wednesday evenings. Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is
required. Dogs must be up-to-date with their rabies and health inoculations. Call for more information, specific starting
dates and to reserve your space- 631‑261‑6554.
click here to download flyer & registration form the CGC class beginning January 13, 2012
RALLY CLASSES
– Rally Obedience is a fun way to continue your dog’s education. A variety of individual exercises,
including turns and changes of pace will be taught. This class can be taken for the purpose of engaging your dog in interesting
activities which will lessen boredom and increase bonding with you, or for preparation to enter Rally obedience competition.
Either way, this is a fun and rewarding activity! For additional information on Rally exercises and trials, please visit the
AKC website and/or the APDT website, which you can access from our “Links” page. We
offer Rally classes in both the AKC and APDT formats. Rally classes and/or Rally run-thrus are offered periodically.
Dogs must be up-to-date with their rabies and health inoculations. Rally run-thrus
are offered on Thursdays: Last Thursday of
the month at 12:45pm: AKC only 8:45pm: AKC
and APDT Call for more information- 631-261-6554.
PRE-NOVICE & NOVICE
CLASSES – The pre-requisite for Pre-Novice is a Beginner Class. These classes are designed
for the owner who would like better control of their dog’s behavior. You will be taught how to increase the duration
of the sit and down stay exercises which you learned previously and how to increase the distance and distractions when you
call your dog to come to you. You will learn more methods of keeping your dog’s attention, changing pace and the beginning
of off-lead heeling. As always, this class can be taken to increase your working relationship with your dog or as the beginning
of the fascinating sport of dog obedience competition. For the health safety of your dog and others, dogs must be up-to-date
with their rabies and health inoculations. Pre-Novice Classes are offered: Monday evening 8:15 pm Tuesday day 10:45 am and evening 8 pm Thursday day 10:45 am and evening 7 pm Friday day 12:30 pm Novice Classes are offered: Monday evening 8:15 pm Tuesday day 11:15 am Thursday day 10:45 am and evening 7:30 pm Friday day 12:30 pm OPEN CLASS
– This class is a natural progression following the Novice Class and is most beneficial for those who have completed
the first level of dog obedience competition or can demonstrate the handler and dog team’s ability to succeed in Novice
exercises. During this class you will learn how to command your dog to jump and retrieve, as well as to increase the amount
of off-lead work. For the health safety of your dog and others, dogs must be up-to-date with their rabies and health inoculations. Open Classes are offered
on Monday evening 8:45 pm; Tuesday day 11:45 am; Thursday day 11:15 am; Friday day 11:45 am.
UTILITY CLASSES
– Utility classes continue with more challenging exercises to teach your dog- including scent discrimination, directed
retrieve and following hand signals. This class is totally off-lead and requires the handler have maximum control over the
dog. For the health safety of your dog and others, dogs must be up-to-date with their rabies and health inoculations. Utility Classes are held
on Monday evening 8:45 pm; Tuesday day 11:45 am; Thursday day 12:00 pm; Friday day 11 am.
OBEDIENCE ROUTINES
– For those handlers and dogs entered in competition, routines which simulate judging are offered. For the health safety
of your dog and others, dogs must be up-to-date with their rabies and health inoculations.
Time for Routines is reserved on Monday evening 6:45 pm; Tuesday day 12:30 pm and evening 8:30 pm; Thursday day 12:45
pm; Friday day 10 am. As time and space limit the number of routines that can be accommodated, we request that
you call ahead- 631-261-6554.
AGILITY
– Agility training and competition has been increasing in popularity.
This exciting sport can be invigorating for the handler and dog who participate, as well as interesting and fun for spectators.
We offer a beginner class which introduces the handler and dog to the basics of Agility and agility equipment, including jumps,
tunnels, see-saw, weave poles, tire and pause table. A Beginner Class or the ability to demonstrate control over the dog’s
behavior is a must for this active class. For the health safety of your dog and others, dogs must be up-to-date with their
rabies and health inoculations.
Agility Classes,
instructed by Sheila Mittenmeyer are offered on Monday mornings. Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. Call for more information, specific starting dates and to reserve your space-
631-261-6554.
Sheila will be instructing a Monday Daytime Agility class beginning
Monday, March 5th. Six 1-hour sessions will be held on 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2 and 4/9. Pre-registration is required.
Use the following link for more information and a registration form.
click here to download flyer & registration form for the March 5th Agility class
BREED HANDLING
- A Breed Handling class will begin on Jan 4th.
It will be on Wednesday evenings and instructed by John Marinos.
click here to download flyer & registration form for January 4th Breed Handling class
Suffolk Obedience Training Club also offers additional training classes periodically throughout the year. These may include
classes on teaching your dog to do tricks, preparing for pet therapy visitations, clicker training your dog or Breed handling.
We also offer seminars and meetings covering a wide range of topics including ring etiquette and behavior. If you have an
interest in any of these classes or seminars please call and request information- 631-261-6554.
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