Manners 2
This class builds on the skills learned in Manners 1. You and your dog will be preparing for the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test. This an opportunity for your dog to earn a well-respected AKC title by demonstrating mastery of 10 different skills including:
- Accepting a friendly stranger
- Sitting politely for petting
- Appearance for grooming
- Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)
- Walking through a crowd
- Sit and down on command & staying in place
- Coming when called
- Reaction to another dog
- Reaction to distraction
- Supervised distraction
- Prerequisite: Manners 1 or equivalent
- Dog must be current on all vaccinations
- Trainer must be at least 16 years of age (well-behaved children are welcome to come watch if you bring a chair for them)
- Collar & Leash – Your puppy should have a properly fitting collar (martingale style collars are highly recommended). Leashes should be six feet long and made of either leather or nylon. Flexi-leashes and chain leashes are not acceptable.
- Treats – Our classes use food rewards to reinforce correct behaviors. Please bring tasty treats that your dog enjoys. Your dog will be more motivated to work if it comes to class hungry.
- Water – Please bring either a bowl or water dispenser so that your dog can have a drink during breaks.
- Courtesy – Please exercise the “3-foot rule.” Every dog shoud have three feet in front, behind, and on both sides at all times. This is not only basic obedience school courtesy, but it is also important for safety.
- Tuition – $90.00
- Six consecutive weekly one hour classes
No Manners 2 classes are scheduled at this time. Please let us know of your interest by contacting our registrar, Sharon Betty.
- Class sizes have been reduced
- Please practice social distancing (6 feet apart)
- Please use hand sanitizer