Prerequisite: Pre-Novice class skills and approval from the Pre-Novice instructor or with approval from the NOCI Director of Training.
Classes meet 50 minutes each week and each session consists of 7 classes. Class sizes are limited.
In this class you will refine the skills developed in the Pre-Novice class and ultimately have the skills necessary to show your dog at the Beginner Novice or Novice level in AKC or UKC to achieve the Beginner Novice (BN) title, or Novice level to achieve the Companion Dog (CD) title.
Showing your dog is certainly not mandatory, but that is the standard you will be training up to. Anyone who has met the criteria to be in a Novice class is welcome.
Exercies to be refined will include:
1.) On and off leash heeling
2.) figure eights
3.) The sit & stand for exam
4.) A 40′ recall on the flat and a recall over a high jump
5.) The group exercises consisting of a one minute sit/stay and one minute down/stay
6.) A sit/stay while the handler walks around the room
7.) The Sit/Stay — Get your leash exercise.
Other handler skills will also be addressed, including footwork, hand position, and other non verbal cues the handler may or not be aware they are giving their dog.
For information about any of our Obedience classes contact the Training Hall Secretary.
