Blue Ribbon Obedience 2: Sport Dog Foundation Class

This class is perfect for anyone aiming to participate in dog sports or seeking to instill a high level of obedience and focus in their dog. Whether you’re gearing up for competition or simply want a well-trained companion, the Blue Ribbon Obedience 1 class offers comprehensive training with lasting benefits.

Key Skills You Will Learn:

• Reliable Name Response: Ensuring your dog’s attention on command.
• Sit and Stay; Down and Stay: Mastering these fundamental commands for control.
• Reliable Recall: Teaching your dog to come back when called, regardless of distractions.
• Leash Walking: Promoting polite, controlled walking habits.
• Intro to Heel: Beginning steps towards precise heelwork.
• Crate Training: Building comfort and calmness in a crate, crucial for dogs in sports settings.

Special Features:

• Attention to Handler: A significant portion of the class is dedicated to enhancing your dog’s focus on you, essential for succeeding in dog sports and everyday situations.
• Play and Toys as Reinforcement: Introduces innovative reward methods to motivate and engage your dog during training.
• Structured Environment: Includes practice sessions where one or two dogs train while others observe, fostering patience and focus.
• Field Trips: Two field trips are incorporated to practice skills in varied environments, enhancing adaptability.

Instructor Background:

Donna currently competes in AKC and UKI Agility with her Belgian Malinois, Lazer, and her German Shepherd, Buzzy. She has previously competed at high levels in Dock Diving, including an invite to Nationals with her German Shepherd Rikkochez as well as an invite to ESPN. She has also competed in French Ring, Barn Hunt, and Disc.

This is an open enrollment class. Enrollees will attend Orientation and then join the Blue Ribbon Obedience Class the following week.  You will begin your series on a week that is not a field trip.

⭐ This class requires an orientation lesson, which you will select from the calendar below. Please bring your dog with you to orientation. After orientation, you will attend 7 consecutive weekly lessons on your chosen day and time.