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BEGINNERS for dogs who have not mastered the basics/completed a course before General information Thank you for your enquiry re. our dog training courses. The beginner course covers basic commands & handling. The commands taught are : Dogs name, Come, Sit, Down, No/Leave, Heel, Wait, Stay, Praise words and Release word/phrase. By the end of the course dogs and handlers should have mastered the following exercises:
1- Sit /
Down Dog should instantly adopt correct position when the
command is given without any physical
assistance.
2- Novice Recall Dog sits and waits until called and 'presents' to handler i.e. straight sit in front of handler.
3- Heelwork Basic heelwork with dog paying some attention to handler without pulling, sniffing or gawping around. Dog should maintain position when weaving round other dogs and sit straight when handler halts. 4- Sit / Down Stay Dog remains in position while handler goes twice round him until handler returns and releases him. 5- Titbit Refusal / Control With Other Dogs Dog should remain sitting quietly beside handler whilst other dogs go past. Dog should also refuse an offered titbit and remain sitting quietly beside handler. Titbit only to be accepted when dog is released. 6- General Control Dog should behave in company, not pull on lead, not leap out of car etc
All breeds / ages welcome from 12 weeks old onwards. Pups must be fully vaccinated. Places are limited to 5-10 dogs/handlers in most instances so early application is advisable.
click here for an application form further information e-mail me at mailto:sussexdogtraining@f2s.com
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Michaela and Max demonstrate
the Sit and Down