Pet (Companion) Classes
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Class Details
Puppy class is an excellent opportunity to provide puppies with some of the exposure they need to become confident dogs.
ACK S.T.A.R. Puppy provides a good lead-in to learning the Canine Good Citizen requirements.
Saturdays: 9 – 10am
Mondays: 6 – 7pm
Class dates are listed above and on the registration form.
Requirements
- Puppies 12 weeks to 1 year old
- Must have proof of up-to-date vaccinations.
- 6 week course (1 hour sessions) – no puppies the first class
- Public $90/MOTC Members $54 (There is a $3 service fee for credit cards.)
Owner will. . .
- learn how to maintain puppy’s health
- learn how to be a responsible dog owner
- learn adequate daily play and exercise plans
- obtain a form of ID for puppy: microchip, collar tag, etc.
Puppy will learn. . .
- to be free of aggression toward other puppies in class
- to tolerate collar or body harness of owner’s choice
- to be held or hugged
- to allow owner to take away a treat or toy
- to allow petting in any position by a person other than owner
- to allow grooming by owner and brief exam (ears, feet)
- to walk on a loose leash
- to sit on command
- to down on command
- to come to owner when name is called
- to ignore distractions
- to stay on leash with another person
Class Details
Our Basic Obedience Class is training toward passing the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test.
This class will give your dog basic skills for various social situations.
The class is typically offered twice a week, on
Saturdays: 10:30am -11:30am or
Mondays: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Class dates are listed above and on the registration form.
Requirements:
- Dogs of any age are eligible to take this class, however, puppies under one year of age should have successfully completed the S.T.A.R. Puppy Class.
- Must have proof of up-to-date vaccinations.
- 6 Week Course (1 hour sessions) – dogs come to all sessions.
- CGC Test is administered the 7th week.
- Public $90/MOTC Members $54 (There is a $3 service fee for credit cards.)
You will teach your dog to. . .
- Walk on a loose leash amid distractions.
- Obey basic commands (Sit, Down, Come).
- Stay in a Sit or Down position while the handler walks 20 feet away.
- Greet another person politely even if they have a dog with them.
- Allow another person such as vet or groomer to handle the dog.
- Stay with another person as the handler goes out of sight for 3 minutes without excessive pulling, whining, or barking.
*Dogs must demonstrate the above skills during class and testing to obtain a C.G.C.
Class Details
During this class, you and your dog will be introduced to the basic skills needed in Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Agility, Scent Work and just plain fun!
When: Thursday 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Class dates are listed on the registration form.
Requirements:
Puppy/Dogs must have successfully completed a prior class or have instructor permission.
- 6 Week Course (1 hour sessions)
- Public $90/MOTC Members $54 (There is a $3 service fee for credit cards.)
You will teach your dog and/or will improve their. . .
- Focus/Attention
- Stand/Sit/Down/Stay/Come
- Timing
- Positions
- Controlled leash walking
- Contacts
- Footwork
- Recalls
- Stays
- Position discrimination
- Distance control
- Obstacle training
- Turns
- Jumping
- Scent identification
- Retrieving
- Send out
Class Details
When: Thursday 6:00 -7:00 pm.
Class dates are listed on the registration form.
Requirements:
Puppy/Dogs must have successfully completed a prior class or have instructor permission.
- 6 Week Course (1 hour sessions)
- Public $90/MOTC Members $54 (There is a $3 service fee for credit cards.)
You will teach your dog to and/or will improve their. . .
What about socialization?
Puppy/Dog Socialization is defined as
- Provide your puppy/dog exposure that is needed to become a confident puppy/dog.
- Take your puppy/dog to different locations, take a walk, visit a dog friendly store, visit family/friends (be careful, if they own other dogs).
- Ask other people to approach and pet your puppy/dog, i.e. other family members and your neighbors. Most vets will let you bring your puppy/dog to be greeted by a few of the employees, just be sure to call and get permission first.
- We do not allow puppies/dogs to play with each other as this can cause anxiety and fear aggression in some.