About LCCDTC Obedience Classes
Obedience classes are open to any dog of any breed. A dog need not be a pure bred to be enrolled in training classes. However, dogs which the trainer deems too dangerous or uncontrollable will not be permitted to enroll.
Generally, dogs should be at least 4 months of age before starting obedience classes. However, some dogs may be ready at a slightly earlier age. If you have a dog that is younger than 4 months which you desire to start in class, it is suggested that you discuss your dog's readiness with the club trainer. Older dogs are trainable, too! Many dogs have started and successfully trained after the age of 5 years.
The club trainer does not train the dog. The training is done by the handler (the person who brings the dog to class) following the instructions of the club trainer. It is very important that the same person handles the dog in class and at home during the 6-week basic course. While young children have successfully handled and trained dogs, we prefer handlers to be at least 12 years of age. Generally, after the dog has completed training and learned the commands, anyone may handle him and expect him to respond.
Class sizes are limited to approximately 8 dogs. After classes are organized, your place cannot be filled. Therefore, the club policy is not to refund any fees for missed or unattended classes. Consideration will be given in the event of extraordinary circumstances. Reminder: Due to class size limits, club members must register for Beginner and Intermediate classes; contact the instructor.
Classes Offered
Beginners (Basic Obedience): limited to 8 participants
- Tuesdays: starting June 29, 2010, at 7:30 PM
- All dogs and handlers should arrive 20 minutes early for the first class session
- Group classes open to all breeds
- Six-week course
- Training includes: Heel, come when called, sit, stand, lie down, stay, and a variety of exercises to socialize and control your dog around other dogs and people
- Training not included: Housebreaking or Watch/Guard Dog training
Advanced Beginners (Beyond Basic Obedience): limited to 6 participants
- Mondays: starting June 28, 2010, at 7:30 PM
- For successful graduates of Lower Camden's Basic Beginners classes who wish to continue training their dogs in additional skills or who are interested in taking the Canine Good Citizen test, or in learning more about events such as Rally and Obedience trials
- Instructor's approval is required for those who have taken basic or introductory obedience classes elsewhere
Intermediate: limited to 6 participants
Starting Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Limit: 6 dogs.
Advanced (Novice, Open, and Utility)
- Wednesdays 8 PM
- Thursdays 7:30 PM
- Group classes open to all breeds
- Prerequisite--Evaluation by trainer to determine if dog and handler have advanced far enough in training to be ready for advanced class.
- Training includes: Advanced work on basic commands and training on the exercises required to complete Rally, Novice (CD), Open (CDX), and Utility (UD) titles on your dog.
- No advanced classes are held on the first Wednesday of each month, due to the club's regular meeting.
Training Fees
- Six-week basic training course or six-week orientation period fee: $95.
- Yearly training fee (membership) after basic course or orientation period: $225.00
Note: All persons desiring to enter advanced training who have not completed club's basic training course must complete a 6-week orientation period, which may be at any class level, basic, novice, open, or utility before they are eligible for yearly membership training fee.
Training Location
See 'Directions' page.
Contact our Training Directors for More Information:
Shirley Barkan--Telephone: 856-303-8516
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