Beginners Level 1  Register Now!
Class Fee $95*
Classes are 50-60 minutes long and meet once a week for 6 weeks.

• Also known as “Companion” dog obedience.
• For dogs 5 months or older
• Handlers learn to train their dogs using basic cues in a group situation.
• Dogs are trained using a buckle collar, martingale collar or properly fitted head halter, and a four-six foot lead.
• This class uses only positive training methods and positive reinforcement (no correction or punishment) and will include many training tips. You will attend WITH your dog all 6 class sessions.
• Basic behaviors taught include Attention, Sit, Down, Come, Heel Position, Wait, Sit for Petting, Loose Leash Walking, Stand, Take it, Leave it, Stay, Distraction Work and more.
• Maximum class size is 8 dogs; minimum class size is 4 dogs.
• Please see our Class Policies for more information.

Beginners Level 2  Register Now!
Class Fee $95*
Classes are 50-60 minutes long and meet once a week for 6 weeks.

• This fun class will expand upon Level 1 class behaviors, introduce additional new behaviors with more distractions and include a lot more practice as a group to better proof your dog on its basic obedience skills.
• The Level 2 "with the CGC behaviors/skills" will also include the expanded Level 1 skills and the Canine Good Citizen behaviors of Accepting a Friendly Stranger, Sitting Politely for Petting, Appearance and Grooming, Walking on a Loose Leash, Walking Through a Crowd, Sit & Down, Staying in Place, Coming When Called, Reaction to Another Dog, Reaction to Distractions and Supervised Separation.
• Dogs are allowed to be trained using martingale collars, flat buckle collars or head halters. Harnesses to be allowed at discretion of the instructor.
• No prong collars, choke chain training or excessive force will be allowed in this class.
• If you are coming to SOTC from another school, your dog is ready for an SOTC Beginner 2 class if he can heel with a loose leash, do a 1 minute sit-stay, a 3 minute down-stay and can focus on you with other dogs around. Please do not frustrate your dog by starting Beginner 2 too early.
• Maximum class size is 8 dogs; minimum class size is 4 dogs.
• Please see our Class Policies for more information.
• Dogs attend all 6 weeks.

Canine Good Citizen (CGC)  Register Now!
Class Fee $95*
Classes are 50-60 minutes long and meet once a week for 6 weeks.

• This class will help prepare your dog to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test which will be offered during the last week.
• The CGC test includes Accepting a Friendly Stranger, Sitting Politely for Petting, Appearance and Grooming, Walking on a Loose Leash, Walking Through a Crowd, Sit & Down, Staying in Place, Coming When Called, Reaction to Another Dog, Reaction to Distractions and Supervised Separation.
• Dogs are allowed to be trained using martingale collars, flat buckle collars or head halters. Harnesses to be allowed at discretion of the instructor.
• No prong collars, choke chain training or excessive force will be allowed in this class.
• Maximum class size is 8 dogs; minimum class size is 4 dogs.
• Please see our Class Policies for more information.
• Dogs attend all 6 weeks.

The CGC test is now being offered with most Beginner 2 classes.
For dates, please contact the Obedience Registrar: Obedience@SOTCdogtraining.com

Intermediate  Register Now!
Class Fee $95*
Classes are 50-60 minutes long and meet once a week for 6 weeks.

• This is a pre-novice class. Completion of beginner 2 or permission of
  the Instructor is required.
• No electric or other similar collars are allowed.
• Classes are in 50 minute sessions for a period of six weeks.
• Maximum class size is 8 dogs; minimum class size is 4 dogs.
• Please see our Class Policies for more information.
• Dogs attend all 6 weeks.

Class includes:

• Introduction to broad jump and high jump.
• Introduction to AKC Rally.
• Introduction to retrieving.
• Introduction to footwork  for competition obedience. 

Really Reliable Recall (for dogs 6 mths or older)  Register Now!
Class Fee $95*
Classes are 50-60 minutes long and meet once a week for 6 weeks.

• Prerequisite: Beginner Level 1
• The perfect class for dogs that don't always come when they are called
• For pets, agility, obedience and flyball dogs
• Handlers in this class must use food rewards for training.
• No prong collars, choke chain training or excessive force will be allowed in this class.
• Maximum class size is 6 dogs; minimum class size is 4 dogs.
• Please see our Class Policies for more information.

Please call Leslie at 374-SOTC if you are interested in a daytime class.

Really Reliable Recall Tune-Up  Register Now!
Class Fee $30*
Class Length 2 Weeks

• This is a specialized refresher class for dogs and handlers that have already taken the Really Reliable Recall Class.
• This class will meet twice - once inside the SOTC building and the second night outside on the agility field; this will enable us to replicate outdoor situations as well as the more familiar recall in close quarters.
• Handlers in this class must use food rewards for training, but may also utilize tug toys.
• No prong collars, choke chain training or excessive force will be allowed in this class.
• Maximum class size is 10 dogs; minimum class size is 6 dogs.
• Prerequisite, one session of Beginner 1.
• Additional Tune-Ups will be scheduled when there is an interest.
• Please see our Class Policies for more information.