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Intermediate Classes

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WMD 2.0

Designed for those who want to strengthen and proof their dog's basic obedience skills. Emphasizes attention, footwork and the handling skills necessary for those who want to continue on to advanced training such as Competition Obedience, Rally or CGC classes.

Skills Covered

* Recall with Finish

* Positional sits

* Stand from down

* Stay w/ Duration, Distraction & Distance

* Heelwork

* Stand for exam

* Place

Prerequisites

Dogs: 6+ Months

Class: WMD 1.0 or Puppy

Handler: 9+ years old (with parent present at all times) or instructor permission.

$150

8 weeks

2

Rally 1.0

Rally 1.0 focuses on the exercises that can be used in novice level rally courses and prepares students to enter their first trial.  TWMC's Rally Instructors will spend the first part of each class reviewing select Rally Exercises, demonstrating how they should be executed and explaining how they are scored.  The remainder of class time is then devoted to students working on those exercises under the guidance of the instructor.

Skills Covered

* Sit

* Down

* Stay

* Heelwork

* Finishes

* Leave it

* All AKC Rally Novice Signs

*  AKC Rally Rules and Etiquette

and more...

Prerequisites

Dogs: 4+ Months

Classes: WMD 1.0 or Puppy

Handler: 9+ years old (with parent present at all times) or instructor permission.

$150

8 weeks

3

Canine Good Citizen Prep

TWMC CGC Prep Class is designed to polish the skills you've learned in WMD 1.0 or Puppy Class and prepare you to pass the 10 exercises included in the AKC’s CGC Test, such as politely accepting a stranger, grooming, or the presence of another dog.  Your dog will need to demonstrate that it can walk politely with you in public, deal with distractions while on your walk, sit, down on command and wait for you to call them.  The class concludes with the CGC Test conducted in a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere.  All dogs that complete the class and pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.

Skills Covered

* Greets a Friendly Stranger

* Sit Politely for Petting

* Welcomes Being Groomed

* Walks on a Loose Leash

* Moves Politely Through a Crowd

* Sits, Down, Stays in Place

* Comes When Called

* Behaves Politely Around Other Dogs

* Reacts with Confidence to Distractions

* Can be Left with a Trusted Person

Prerequisites

Dogs: 6+ Months

Classes: WMD 1.0 or Puppy

Handler: 12+ years old (with parent present at all times) or instructor permission.

$150

8 weeks
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