Advanced Obedience Training
For those interested in showing their dogs in the obedience ring, St. Paul Dog Training Club offers Novice, Open and Utility training. These classes refine the basic skills and add advanced skills to create a high performance team ready to compete at obedience trials. These classes can be utilized as a walk-in class or purchased in a block of ten.
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| Novice
This class is the third level of pet training and starting point for entry level showing. For pet owners, this class will help you become “that team” you may have admired at social settings. For those desiring to participate in the sport of obedience showing, this is where you get down to business. The instructor will not only help you prepare your dog for showing but will help you become an extremely polished dog handler. What you learn in this class will be the foundation needed to compete effectively at all levels no matter what you desire to accomplish.
When
This class runs on Tuesdays from 7:30 -8:30 pm, and Wednesdays from 11:00-12:00, and can be purchased one night at a time or as a block of ten. For class dates see the club calendar or contact SPDTC at obedience@spdtc.com.
Cost
$90 for 10 week block or $10 per class walk-in.
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| Beginning Open
Beginning Open class is taught periodically when there is sufficient student interest. A list is posted for students to sign up and they will be notified when there are enough students to start a class. You may add your name to this list by contacting us at obedience@spdtc.com. New students in the Open class participate at 7:30 p.m. and work on advanced heeling, figure 8’s and stays until 8:00 then the advanced students work on those and other skills such as jumping and drop on recall. Beginners come back into the ring at 8:30 for a more intimate setting to learn these new exercises at their own speed and with no pressure.
Cost
$90 for 10 week block or $10 per class walk-in.
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| Open
Open class moves on to more advanced heeling skills, adding jumping, retrieving, and controlling your dog from a distance to eliminate failures in the ring. This class suits the pet owner to enhance their skills with retrieving and advanced off leash heeling, and the handler wanting to achieve a Companion Dog Excellent title. The instructor applies thought provoking and fresh ideas along with tried and true methods. Whether you’re working with another school and trainer or just moving up, this class will help you attain the high level of competiveness you desire.
When
Advanced classes meet on Tuesday nights at 7:30 and Wednesday mornings at 10:00 and are on-going. They can be purchased one night at a time or as a block of ten. For class dates see the club calendar or contact SPDTC at obedience@spdtc.com.
Cost
$90 for 10 week block or $10 per class walk-in.
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| Beginning Utility Class
Beginning Utility is taught when there is enough interest to warrant a session. This class is for students just learning the skills needed to compete at the AKC Utility level. For more information or to be added to an upcoming list please contact obedience@spdtc.com
When
Classes meet on Tuesday nights from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Cost
$90 for 10 week block or $10 per class walk-in.
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Utility Class
This class is for students of all levels including beginning work on Utility level exercises, having issues with exercises, or for students wanting to perfect their skills. The goal of the class is to help students prepare to show in the Utility ring by working on solutions to problems handlers may be experiencing at all levels in attempting to attain their UD or UDX obedience titles. The instructor will present many new ideas for getting ready to show and to reinforce handling skills for consistent success in the show ring.
When
The class meets on Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:30 PM and Wednesdays from 11:45 AM-12:45 PM.
Cost
$90 for a 10 week block or $10 per class walk-in
For more information see the club calendar, contact SPDTC at 651-455-2431 or email the Director of Obedience at obedience@spdtc.com.
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| Wednesday Morning Classes: Beginner, Intermediate, Open, Novice and Utility
Beginner class is from 9:00-10:00 and Intermediate from 10:00 -11:00. We also offer Open from 10:00-11:00, Novice from 11:00-12:00 and Utility from 11:45-12:45. See above for class descriptions.
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