Obedience Classes
Puppy classes for puppies age 8 to 16 weeks meet 1
hour per week for 5 weeks. Classes are held at the Humane
Society of Kent County. Owners are required to have
proof of vaccinations for DHLPP, Bordetella
& negative fecal exam.
Class
fee
is $50.00 per puppy ($40 if adopted from the Humane
Society) and is non-refundable on week prior to
the first date of class. Download a
Puppy Class Application for more information or to
register.
Puppy Classes
Thursdays,
6:00 p.m.
The
last enrollment date for the year is November 13.
Please indicate the date you wish to start on your
application.
*No
classes on May 29, July 17, Sept. 4, or Oct. 23
(5 consecutive weeks, can be joined at any
time)
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Beginner/Level
I and Intermediate/Level I dog obedience classes meet 1
hour per week for
6 weeks and are held at the Humane
Society of Kent County. Owners are required to have
proof of vaccinations for DHLPP, Bordetella
& Rabies, a current Titer test is also
acceptable.
Class
fee
for Beginner/Level I, Intermediate/Level II, or Level
III is $75.00 per dog. Download a
Dog Obedience Application for more information or to
register.
Beginner Class
Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
June 2 - July 7
July 21 - August 25
September 8 - October 13
November 3 - December 8
Beginner
Class
Mondays, 7:30
p.m.
The last enrollment date
for the year is November 3
Please indicate the date you wish to start on your
application.
*No classes on May 26,
July 14, Sept. 1, or Oct. 20
(6 consecutive weeks, can be joined at any
time)
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Intermediate/Level II dog obedience class is designed for dogs that have completed any
beginner class or are familiar with basic commands.
Included in the class are new exercises, increased
levels of distractions, and closer work with other dogs
to help each owner become more creative and capable of
handling training issues on their own. The class has
fewer students to allow for more one on one time with
each owner.
Dog Intermediate Class
Tuesdays,
6:30 p.m.
June 3 - July 8
July 22 - August 26
September 9 - October 14
November 4 - December 9
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Level III dog obedience class
is an environment where students can eventually train
off-leash, with more focus (eye contact) during heel,
and with increased speed and enthusiasm than at the
intermediate level. Longer stays, more distractions and
speed for performing the cues will be stressed, rather
than just performing on multiple cues. Upon successful
completion of the level III class, students should have
excellent response off leash in heeling, sit, down, etc.
and dogs should perform with increased level of focus
and attention.
Level III Class
Please call for more
information
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The Canine Good Citizen class meets 1 hour per week for
5 weeks and the CGC test is given on the last day of
class.
Owners are required to have proof of vaccinations for DHLPP, Bordetella
& Rabies, a current Titer test is also
acceptable. For more information on CGC, visit the
American Kennel Club Website.
Class
fee for Canine Good
Citizen
Class is $50.00 per dog and is non-refundable on week prior to
the first date of class.
Canine Good Citizen Class
Please call for more
information
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Instructor: Namiko Ota-Noveskey,
M.S.
APDT Member
CGC Evaluator
Namiko has a Masters of Science in Applied Psychology
and has done work in behavior development, behavior
modification and behavior analysis. While working in
veterinary hospitals for a number of years, Namiko
worked closely with a variety of breeds of dogs but in
particular sporting and working breeds. She has taught
private obedience lessons as well as group classes.
Namiko has also attended many seminars on small animal
behaviors offered by renowned behaviorists in the field.
Namiko has two male Schutzhund BH level Doberman
Pinchers and a Rottweiler pup who is just starting
obedience training.
For more information, or to register, please contact
Namiko, Behavior Specialist, (616) 791-8227 or
namiko@hskc.org
